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TWO WEEKS LATER

It's been over two weeks since the couple’s life changing experience. Derek was thankful Gemma had opened up to him. To him, it was her way of telling him that she was ready to be loved. Her way of telling him that she was ready to try out being in a positive relationship for once.

“Go check what's holding my wife up stairs,” Derek tapped Nora softly.

Today was a very important day for Gemma and he didn't want her to be late.

Nora raised an eyebrow.

“Why don't you just go yourself?”

“Or you don't want to end up undressing her instead of urging her to get dressed quickly,” she taunted him.

“Young lady, go get my wife for me,” Derek was tempted to roll his eyes at her.

“At your service Mr. Ferguson,” she laughed, then got off her seat.

“Oh. There she is. Your precious wife in all glory and beauty. Radiating like the sun rays, turning heads, being the center of attention. There she is, the one lady that could make a thousand men bow at her feet with her beauty…” Nora read
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Hello everyone I'm currently writing a very important exam at the moment, hence the delayed updates- I'm really sorry I'll be updating just two chapters each day till the after the last day of my exam which is on Saturday, please bear with me. After my exams I'll upload a lot of bonus chapters. Thank you for understanding. Please vote, comment on chapters and drop reviews on the front page. They matter a lot to me and most especially they help with getting more audience to this book. Thank you so much for your understanding Xoxo Lexusstar

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    After Derek left, Gemma found her way into the elevator. Derek had wanted to tag along but this was her fight, not his. she knew she'd be able to pull through on her own. Thus she made him leave but not without promising to reach out to him. If things turned south.“I can't believe she is challenging her mother, “ she could hear the employees whisper as she passed them. No,it wasn't whispering. They were being pretty loud. As if they want her to hear what they're saying about her.Ignoring them. She got into the elevator. Looking around, she realized she was the only one that had gotten into the elevator. The employees that were walking right behind her, had all stopped and stood gazing at her as the door closed.She sensed something was wrong. But didn't really want to seem like she was overreacting. Yes, the employees hated her but it wasn't to the extent of not getting into an elevator with her.“I should get off. Something doesn't feel right,” she mumbled. But then. It was already

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  • Dear Husband, I Came Back To Deal With You    050

    When Derek escorted Gemma to the company’s entrance, he never left. His mind wasn't at ease, knowing the type of vile family she came from, he knew he had every reason to worry. Instead of heading into his car and driving off. He hung around the reception area wanting to make sure that Gemma makes it into the meeting room safely before he finds a way to also go up the building with her, outside of her knowledge.He watched her walk towards the elevator with the employees. But then, when they all took a step back and let her get in alone, he knew something was definitely off. To confirm his suspicion, the moment the elevator door shut, one of the employees put up a sign that the elevator was under maintenance.He immediately walked over to the elevator. Knowing Gemma's life was in jeopardy, he didn’t bother to exchange words or say anything with anyone, rather he tried to look for the stairs. The meeting room was on the 10th floor, so he rushed in.“There is a major event going on in th

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  • Dear Husband, I Came Back To Deal With You    051

    “Let’s get you to the meeting room first. We can deal with this prick later.” Derek took Gemma’s hand and led her out.“I’m sorry I didn’t help out real quick.” He pulled a shaky Gemma into his arms.Looking around, he could see the entire employees staring at them. Not wanting to give them the impression that their cooperative little act of wickedness on her had worked out, he led Gemma away from there and into the women’s bathroom.“This is just for women,” one of the foolish women in there tried to tell him.Looking at her face, he recognized her as one of the employees that had taken a step back and let Gemma get into the elevator alone. She was part of the sick plan and sick trick they played on Gemma.“Make sure you continue working for James and his mother your entire life. Because the moment you leave this company, no one will hire you…at least I’ll make sure of that,” his voice was so calm like the ocean before a storm but the intensity of his eyes made the lady shiver.“I’m s

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  • Dear Husband, I Came Back To Deal With You    052

    Getting into the meeting room, Gemma found her way to her rightful seat, right next to her mother. As she got to the seat, Mr. Hughes took quick steps and approached her.“Let me,” he said, pulling out her seat for her.Gemma smiled and lowered herself on the seat.“Thank you,” she said.The man nodded and walked away to get to his own seat.Sylvia, who was watching the whole exchange, couldn’t stop herself from scoffing.“You do know you’re a married woman, right?” she randomly threw a question at Gemma.Gemma turned around to look at her.“Are you by any chance talking to me?” she asked, her hands were clenched under the table. Gemma was vibrating, wanting to tear her mum apart. She wanted to confront her concerning the elevator issue but managed to keep her cool.“Why fool around with one of the shareholders when you are married?”“Don’t lecture me. Save your strength for Elena and James,” Gemma rolled her eyes.Sylvia glared at her but Gemma flashed her a smile, much to her annoya

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    About a week agoGemma and Derek were seated in a restaurant. It was as if they were waiting for someone to arrive. Soon mr. Hughes walked over to them and took a seat right next to Gemma.“I’ll go straight to the point,” he said after they exchanged pleasantries. “I’ll raise the topic of dismissing Max at the meeting instead of just dismissing Sylvia,” he revealed.Gemma was stunned but then Derek didn’t seem surprised. It was as if he already knew or maybe expected it.“Why?” Gemma asked.“He doesn’t deserve the seat,” Hughes told her, leaving it at that.“I don’t think you intend for my wife to take that position do you?” Derek who has had a long experience in business could immediately see through the man’s plan.“About that. I intend to take over as the CEO while Gemma gets the position of the chairwoman and COO,” Hughes told them.At first, Gemma completely disagreed. She wasn’t going to pull out the company from the greedy clutches of her family, only to let it fall into the h

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  • Dear Husband, I Came Back To Deal With You    054

    “The buyer will be in the room with you in a minute or so,” the man told them.At his words, the door was pushed open and the assumed buyer walked in.“I vote Mr. Hughes,” he smiled the moment his eyes met Gemma’s astonished ones.Derek was the buyer! Not just Mr. Grant’s shares of that of Mr. Hughes. His entire shares were 40% and he had leverage over every single person inside the room.“Derek?” Gemma rose from her seat, stunned. She stared at him, unable to say a word.“It's concluded then, Max, this is your last day as the company’s CEO. Congratulations Nathaniel Hughes,” the decision was finally reached.The shareholders and directors went over to congratulate Hughes. Max was furious. His anger was directed at Gemma. The foolish child that brought his dismissal.Sylvia was in shock, James was vibrating, Elena was boiling, Gemma was confused."You foolish child,” Max stormed over to Gemma.“I offered you shelter, trained you in school. I fucking did everything a father would do fo

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  • Dear Husband, I Came Back To Deal With You    055

    “Congratulations on your new position, Mr. Hughes. Even though I’m annoyed you and my husband kept me out of most of the plan,” Gemma congratulated Mr. Hughes, rolling her eyes at the end.“Your husband wanted it to be kept from you,” the man lied, smiling at Gemma, who in turn sent a glare in a clueless Derek’s direction.“I thought we’ve settled things. Why are you glaring at me?” Derek quickly left the men that surrounded him and approached the duo.“When did I ever settle with you,” Gemma rolled her eyes at him.“But, Gemgem,” Derek tried to coo her.“It’s Gemma to you!” she yet again rolled her eyes at him.Deep down, Gemma was excited about the fact the company’s leadership has fallen out of her family’s hands. But then again, she was offended at the fact that Derek had asked Mr. Hughes to keep an important part of their plan hidden from her.“Oh, dear, I’m done for,” Derek muttered dramatically and trailed behind her, sulking like a kid.Elena stood at a corner, watching the exc

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    Despite Gemma’s refusal and struggle not to leave, Logan pulled her into the car and locked the door. The latter stared outside, only to see Derek selling out punches to Daniel’s face while Daniel let him beat him up without retaliating.“What the heck is going on?” Gemma had never been so confused. Watching Daniel get beaten up without retaliating bothered her so much. Daniel wasn’t that kind of person to keep cool like this. He was the type to fight even though he was in the losing end.“Something didn’t feel right,” she muttered.“I don’t think we should leave yet,” she pulled the moving vehicle’s handle.“Can you listen and stay silent!” Logan who couldn’t hold back lashed out on her.“The company is about to face so much damage and it will all be because of you. Derek is out there beating that bastard, despite knowing the damages it will bring the company and its because of you. He has always been one to think before he acts but since you came into his life, he seemed to have los

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    “That's…that’s her,” Derek stuttered.“No way,” Logan added.“Hello?” The voice sounded again, and then Victor hung up.“We all know who the culprit is,” he stated.“Is Andrea at home right now?” Derek asked.“She went out earlier, I doubt she is back,” Logan said still staring at the phone in disbelief.“Let's all go over to your house and wait for her to return,” Victor stated with urgency.“Gemma is still crying,” Derek mumbled.“You, go to her then. Victor and I will go do with that bitch,” Logan shrugged.“So, what's the plan?” Victor asked.For over twenty minutes, they all sat there on the floor, going over their plan over and over again and once they were satisfied, they swung into action.“I'll go too, I'll send Esther to be with Gemma. This is about her safety,” Derek sighed.Victor and Logan didn't bother saying a word to him. Knowing he was a hopeless romantic, he might suddenly change his mind and decide to go be with Gemma.Pushing the door open and heading down the stai

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    “I'll never marry a wife with a traumatic childhood,” Logan mumbled. Derek simply forced out a chuckle at their words. All he wanted to do at that moment was hold Gemma and tell her to wipe her tears. But he knew he couldn't afford to do that. If he does, in the future Gemma might exclude him from an important decision again and who knows, it might even be more severe than this. Turning to Logan, Derek hit his head slightly. “I came here to have some alone time but you two ruined it…” “You're welcome, Derek. I know that's your way of saying thank you to us for keeping g you company,” Victor spoke. Logan chanted in support of him, making Derek shake his head. “About the threat on Gemma's life?” Derek who couldn't stop worrying about Gemma raised the subject again. Logan glanced at Victor and then looked back at Derek, indirectly asking if it was okay to talk in Victor's presence. Victor scoffed. “I'm not leaving!” “Go ahead,” Derek mumbled, knowing how stubborn Victor was. T

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    “Will you be going back to guest room tonight?” Derek asked, walking away from Gemma. Looking at him, Gemma couldn't stop her tears from falling. His utterance made her realize how much this man loves her. Her insecurity had gotten the best of her. Being betrayed by the people close to her heart at the least expected time, had made her heart really guarded unknowingly and now it messed her up. It messed up her only true relationship. “Derek, I….I want to sleep here tonight, with you,” she mumbled. “That's settles it then, I'll be sleeping in the guestroom,” Derek said like he didn't hear what she just said. “I…I was insecure and afraid, I'm sorry, Derek,” Gemma cried, rising to her feet and walking over to where he stood, staring into nothingness. “Your apology means nothing to me, Gemma. You're only doing all these because I found out about your vile plan, if I never found out, you wold have gone ahead with it and still keep it hidden to yourself. Just keep your pretentious apolo

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  • Dear Husband, I Came Back To Deal With You    129

    “It's not what you think,” Gemma stuttered upon laying eyes on the figure at the door. “Gemma, tell me I heard wrong!” Gemma looked down at her fingers on her thighs, her hands trembling, her knees weakened and before she could hold back, she slumped into the seat she had initially rejected. “What are you doing in my office?” Nathaniel fumed. “Gemma tell me I heard wrong,” the figure at the door said, shock and denial evident in his face. “Derek, I'm…I'm sorry. Whatever you heard is true,” Gemma stuttered. At her words, Derek stumbled backwards, but was held in place by an equally shocked Victor. “You…you wanted to get rid of our baby without informing me?” Derek asked, still in complete denial. “I'm sorry, Derek. I never wanted you to find out this way,” Gemma bowed her head. “No, Gemma. You never wanted me to find out at all! If I wasn't informed of your presence here today, I wouldn't have known and you would have gone ahead to get rid of our baby outside of my knowledge. T

  • Dear Husband, I Came Back To Deal With You    128

    "So, why do you suddenly want to visit your family company? I thought you took days off. You're supposed to go back to work on Monday, which is tomorrow, not today?” A curious Victor asked as he drove down the road. “It's personal,” Gemma mumbled, looking out the window. A clear indication for Victor not to ask again. Respecting her wish, Victor focused on driving and not once did he utter another word to her. “We're here,” he announced, pulling into the company's parking lot. “You'll have to wait for me here, I'll join you soon,” Gemma said the moment the car came to a halt. “Sorry, but I'm coming with you,” Victor shrugged, having heard what Logan said about the threats on Gemma and the possibility that the perpetrator might actually be in this very building, didn't put him at ease. He wasn't going to let himself be a scapegoat for Derek's anger. “Victor, I…” Gemma tried to dissuade him, but, Victor cut her off. “It's either we go in together or we go back home together. The

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