“My lawyer will bring the divorce papers tomorrow and you can sign it. Once it's a month, I will have it delivered to the court." Liam explained with calmness. “Fine, but you will have to act according to my rules now," I said, and Liam looked at me with eyebrows furrowed. “I have conditions I would like you to pay keen attention to it." Liam didn't pry too much, and instead, he told me to go ahead. “Okay. I would like to have my separate room." “Fine," Liam agreed without batting an eyelid. “I don't want to share meals with you or anything. I will walk the way I want and do everything I want in my way." “Accepted," Liam replied. I released my hands under my bosom and clasped them together. I bit my lips in nervousness and braced myself. I'm no longer a teenager. “I don't want us having s*x," I said, looking at the wall. A blush crept to my cheeks which made me shut my eyes tight, muttering some curses under my breath. * * * * * * * * Emily had an arranged marriage to Liam Nolan, the ruthless billionaire in Los Angeles. Although she always had a crush on him Liam never recuperated her feelings. Despite the love she has for him, Liam didn't hesitate to treat her like trash. Betrayed by her sister, Emily's life was cruelly cut short. However, she was granted a second chance and this time, Emily swore to not repeat the same mistake she made in her past life. What happens when she realizes her ruthless husband has no intention of letting her go in this lifetime? Would she find the strength to break free, or would Liam's relentless pursuit rekindle the flames of their passionate yet toxic love?
View MoreEMILY'S POVI prepared the tea and poured it into a mug. When I walked back to the sitting room, Vincent was descending the stairs. He took Xavier from me when we got inside and volunteered to take him to bed.He sat on the couch while I gave him the tea. We can actually talk over this but I know deep down that I don't feel like having a conversation with him.Vincent has been acting strange, and I already have it in mind to tell them to go and visit a therapist because of this illness."What do you have to say?" I said and sat on the couch opposite him. "I know I wasn't supposed to give an excuse but I was actually out of the city for some days because of my business. I should have picked up your calls, but I was so busy and didn't even have time to check my phone call." Vincent explained and placed the mug on the table."Vincent, there is no point in explaining. I think I shouldn't have acted like that when you are busy trying to work. I won't call you again unnecessarily." I said
EMILY’S POVChelsea changed her dress back to her previous clothes. She paid for the dress with the card her fiancé gave to her. They informed us that the dress would be sent to Chelsea place and their wedding was just around the corner. Once the date is fixed she agreed to let me know.When we drove back to Chelsea's store it was already past 8:30 pm. We made our way inside and there was no sign of Xavier crying in the store. The sales girls are still in the store waiting for their boss before they will close the store.“Where is Xavier?” Chelsea asked one of them, but before they could give Chelsea a reply, Vincent came into view.“Hi Emily,” He said casually with Xavier in his arms. He was already sleeping on his shoulder.“Vincent,” I said and walked towards him to close the distance between us. “You didn't inform me you are coming here,” I said, my voice bleeding with surprise, and he must have noticed that.“I tried to call you, but my phone was switched off, so I couldn't put a
EMILY'S POVWhen I stepped out of the dressing room, I was expecting the issue to have been resolved but to my astonishment, Aysel is still trying to look for ways to save face.Chelsea came to my side, stealing a few glances at Aysel. "She might get arrested if she chose not to take your help today. I didn't know she was too broke." Chelsea said, and I am sure she was referring to when she told Aysel that she was after a fake product."That's the price she had to pay for being a nuisance. She is practically grovelling right now and none of her friends will even be able to save her." I replied and a sigh left my lips.It's fun watching her act this way but I will try to save her this once before she would regret it."Why can't he just call on Liam then? Didn't she say they were dating?" Chelsea posed the question to me, and hearing his name made me remember the way he kissed my cheeks in the woods."He should try but I am sure he will help out if she does. So what is stopping her?" I
EMILY'S POVI know something smells fishy and Aysel will not randomly show up here if she doesn't have something up her sleeve. That is something my gut keeps telling me."You should try this on," she said, and I don't know why; I just feel like playing along. Sooner or later, I will get to know about her plan. John will make the necessary findings and try to tell me what is wrong. This is part of the reason she didn't intimidate."Don't. Just Chase her out" Chelsea tried to whisper in my ear for only me to hear. However, I wanted to pretend that I was actually the bride. I will try to make Chelsea understand later but now, I want to act like I came for the wedding dress like she suspected."Okay. Let me see if it fits" I said and took the dress from her before walking towards the sales girl."I would like to try the dress on," I said and the sales girl took a better look at the dress."You can do that, ma'am, but we don't allow clients to randomly check out the dress. You will have
AYSEL'S POVAfter Andrew was arrested by the prosecutor, I have been looking for ways to bail him out because he was eventually detained and all evidence points to him that he is the one who was controlling the dangerous business he is into.I can't rely on anyone for now because if Father should make Emily the CEO that will be the end for me. My friends will mock me and my existence will be nothing.How could he be so cruel to me when he knew I was his only daughter? If only Mother didn't bring Emily home, then things would have been different.I sipped the wine slowly and let myself drown in the taste of it. But then, my phone rang, interrupting the peaceful atmosphere. It was a call from the Hitman I hired."Hello, Ma'am. I have a report to make," He said the moment I picked up, and I want to listen to whatever he has to say if it's concerning Emily.I have been looking for ways to get a picture of her and Vincent together so that a big scandal will break out."I decided to tail he
EMILY'S POV"To spite you up. I'm not interested in her, just you." Liam declared, and I rubbed my arm slightly."So you think hearing that is going to make me feel better?" I asked him. He wanted to say something, but I cut in before he could come up with another silly excuse."Oh wow. The almighty Liam is actually interested in me" I said in a mocking tone. "Do you seriously expect me to say that?" I spat but that didn't seem to annoy him."I wouldn't expect that from you but if you are willing to, who am I to stop you." He said, like a maniac and a pervert. He is the type to get invested in this kind of conversation."The game will soon be over and I will need to excuse myself," I whispered and walked away, trying to get away from him because I couldn't stop gawking at his chest."You forget this," I heard Liam say, and I didn't bother to turn back to look at him. He must be up to one of his tricks again.Suddenly, my leg slipped on the leaves and I found myself falling again for t
EMILY'S POV"You can stick to me to look for the materials. I have a good sense of direction too," Mr Theodore said, and I know he was actually looking out for me. Well, I didn't even know he was this outspoken because we rarely see each other as we work on different floors. "Thank you for your kind suggestion, Mr Theodore. I will also try to look out for the materials myself," I said, and a smile graced my lips.Mr Theodore smiled too and showed me the way. "I heard it's not that big," He said, and I looked at him from behind."I mean the woods, so it will be easier to find what we are looking for," He said, and I nodded my head."Okay," I finally replied and continued to walk.We all walked in different directions, looking for where the materials were hidden. Both white and blue tried their best to look out for anything odd among the green leaves and wood."Have seen one!" Someone from the Blue team shouted. He was holding a piece of drawing paper containing Bulldozer in his hand
EMILY'S POV"Next team, please," Mr Vaughn said. I and Mr Theodore stepped forward and sat on the chair. He already told me things about himself but I am afraid I might still lose something.There was no close audience for us like when we were the one looking at Rose and Liam. They were informed to go and sit down. Even as they were making their way to the tent, I read Rose's lips before she faded from my view."I'm sorry for making us lose some points," she apologized, and I didn't really want to know what Liam's reply was.The people present were actually looking at them with envy and someone even said they would make a great couple. It's all good. I just need to focus and try to win this round, maybe we could lead."Okay, now we are starting." The speaker said and proceeded to ask his question."Did you know what Mr Theodore actually wants in a woman?" She asked and I swear, I already know I am going to lose this because Mr Theodore didn't mention it somehow like this.I am sure he
EMILY'S POV"Wow, Mr Theodore, we didn't know you were actually this good." One of the ladies commented and offered him a bottle of water to drink."I didn't do anything, and we still have more to do",, Mr Theodore sai,d, and everyone agreed with him. I could say he is actually the lead here. I looked at the white team and figured out Liam was sitting casually on the chair with his hands crossed over his chest. His eyes bore into mine, which made me question myself if I had done anything wrong, and since when has he been looking at me that way?Mr Vaughn took the mic again and explained the next game, which also involved two people forming a partner."I will ask each person a question about his partner and you are to answer correctly because the other partner will also be asked the same question," Vaughn said and continued."We will gather information within a few minutes and you have five minutes to decide and choose your own partner," Mr Vaughn concluded.There was no one I had a P
EMILY'S POV “I'm done with you, Emily. I never knew you could stoop so low. Bringing a bastard child into my home to claim it's mine?" I felt air suck out of my lungs when my husband, Liam, uttered those words with rage in his eyes. Tears streamed down my cheeks as I held on to the front of my dress. My baby bump couldn't let me stand well but what broke me more was the look Liam gave me. It was filled with disgust and hatred, which made me doubt whatever I was going to say was going to change a thing. "Liam, please, this is our child..." I began but my voice faltered when a slap suddenly landed on my cheek. My gaze became blurry as more tears threatened to escape my eyes. It stung but the person who slapped me was none other than my fake sister. She was the princess while I was nothing but her shadow. “How could you lie to my face?" My sister yelled in front of me with pure hatred in his eyes. She cleaned her hand with a handkerchief as if I were a rag before stomping the handker...
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