EMILY'S POV Liam didn't let me say anything as he dismissed me from the room right in front of Georgia. I walked inside my office room, trying to watch him through the open blinds separating us but Liam pressed the remote, blocking my view from everything that was supposed to go on in the room. I relaxed back in my seat, my nerves going erratic as I caught a handful of my hair in my fist. The girl sure has ulterior motives but I don't want to dwell on it. With time, I knew she would leave, but I was curious to know what they were talking about. * * * When it was almost 10 am, I picked up my note and pen with me as I stormed inside Liam's office in my long strides, the shoe making a soft click sound on the floor. “You have a meeting with the staff in a few minutes, Mr. Nolan," I said, and my eyes quickly darted around the room; there was no sign of the girl anymore in the room. “Yeah," Liam said, standing up from the seat. Before he left the room, his eyes raked over my body but
We arrived at the venue where the party will be held alongside the team members. However, some of the team members weren't with us yet, so I thought they wouldn't. Just as Liam was about to take me away, my phone rang. I stumbled over to answer it, and I heard Vincent's voice on the other end. "Hey, Emily," he said. "I'm outside the restaurant. I saw you stumbling out, and I thought I'd come to give you a ride home." I looked up at Liam, who was watching me with a mixture of concern and annoyance. "Vincent's here," I said, as I stumbled over to him. "He's going to take me home." Liam's expression turned dark, and he stepped forward. "I don't think that's a good idea, Emily," he said. "You're in no state to be going anywhere with anyone." But I just waved my hand at him and stumbled over to Vincent, who was waiting for me outside. "Thanks, Vincent," I said, as I collapsed into his arms. "I owe you one." Vincent smiled and wrapped his arms around me, holding me close. "Anytime, Emil
I was laughing and joking with the team members, and I even managed to convince Liam to join in on a few rounds of karaoke even though I knew it was the alcohol working, I couldn't resist teasing him. But as the hours passed, I started to feel the effects of the champagne. I was getting dizzy and disoriented, and I stumbled a few times as I tried to walk. The team members were all laughing and teasing me, but Liam was looking at me with a concerned expression on his face. “I think Miss. But just as Liam was about to take me away, my phone rang. I stumbled over to answer it, and I heard Vincent's voice on the other end. "Hey, Emily," he said. "I'm outside the restaurant. I saw you stumbling out, and I thought I'd come to give you a ride home." I looked up at Liam, who was watching me with a mixture of concern and annoyance. "Vincent's here," I said, as I stumbled over to him. "He's going to take me home." Liam's expression turned dark, and he stepped forward. "I don't think that's
EMILY'S POV “Alright, everyone, since Mr. Liam knows where Ms. Emily is living, we will have to let the Boss go with her," I heard John say as he bowed his head in front of Liam. “Goodnight, boss," They chorus, offering Liam a deep bow, and I shake my head frantically in disbelief. Are they going to leave me here all alone with Liam? Where is their dignity? Before I could even stop them from leaving they all dispersed as if they weren't here with me just now. “Emily" Liam called my name, his tone soft and apologetic. Or maybe I was the one misinterpreting him. He took a step towards me but I raised my hand in the air. “W...Wait," I said softly, expecting him to back away, but he didn't. I am about to vomit right now because of the alcohol I took. Liam didn't even take anything. ”You need to s... step back away from me," I said with a warning, and Liam seemed to notice what I meant. “Where are you living, Emily? I will take you there," Liam said, and that word seemed to snap m
EMILY'S POV I slept off inside the car, but occasionally, I woke up calling Xavier's name. It almost felt like a dream, but my instinct kept telling me I missed something, and it was only Xavier's name that rolled out of my tongue. As if I was actually right, I heard Vincent's voice right in my head. “They are both at home safely," Vincent said, his voice smooth and calm. I heaved a sigh of relief as I succumbed to the darkness that threatened to engulf me whole. When I twitched my eyes open again, it was the bright light coming from the bedside lamp that caught my attention first. However, slowly, I turn my head sideways only to see Chelsea beside me. My eyes widened in shock as I sat up on the bed. “Easy Emily. You are going to hurt yourself at this rate" Chelsea said with caution, rubbing my back. “When did you get here Chelsea?” I asked, my voice filled with curiosity and concern. They couldn't have gotten here unless Vincent went to pick them up. ”And where is Xav
Xavier was the one who spotted me first before Vincent could even see me waiting at the door. “Mummy!" He cried out as he left Vincent's side. I hugged Xavier tight the moment he ran towards me. My little boy doesn't even look a bit tired, like the adult playing with him. ”Mummy, I miss you", Xavier repeated, and a beautiful smile graced my lips. He must have missed me all day because he hasn't seen me. ”Mum is sorry. I missed you too" I said and kissed his forehead. He smiled and bugged my neck with his fragile. ”Now, go and sleep, Xavier." I said but I noticed a change in Xavier's expression. “I know you want to play more, but mummy and Uncle Vee need to talk." Xavier nodded his small head while I guided him upstairs to go and meet Chelsea. Chelsea smiled at me and carried Xavier inside. I went back to the sitting room while Vincent already stood beside one of the couches. ”I want to thank you for today Vincent. I...I was confused about who to call and it was only your name th
When I woke up, the first message that popped up on my phone was Liam's message. Today is the day we will be travelling for the business trip. ”Meet me at my place at exactly 9 a.m. Emily. You can't come late." I read the message and cringe, a shiver of unease gripped me as I made my way to the bathroom. I took my bath and brushed my teeth. Xavier already left with Chelsea this early morning. I have entrusted my son to Chelsea care to take care of. Unpacking my clothes from the wardrobe, folding them and placing them inside my suitcase. It was already Past 8 when I made my way outside. I took a taxi to Liam's place. After getting down from the car, I made my way towards the gate and knocked on it. The two guards positioned at the gate open the door and usher me in with surprise on their face. They must have recognised me. In the past, I thought they wouldn't recognise me but I was wrong. To be back in here, it actually brought out old memories which I actually want to forget. “Th
Several hours later, we landed in Texas on Liam's Private jet. I yawned softly before getting down from the jet while Thierry helped me. Liam didn't do much, he only took his time looking around. I think he was looking for someone in the crowd. ”One of my men here will take care of the Jet." Liam said, and a second later, a man dressed in a black suit walked towards us with a bag in his hand. ”The car is ready, boss." the man said, and Thierry took it as a cue to take the car key from the guy. “We should get going" Liam declared with his hand tucked inside his pocket trouser. I wondered if he also has a vacation home here but I doubt it. I walked closely behind him as we walked towards where the car was parked. We got inside the car while Thierry took us to our destination. I brought out my phone and sent a quick message to Chelsea and Vincent that I already arrived. Chelsea was the one who saw my text First. ”I'm on my way to take Xavier to school. Don't worry about us and enj
AYSEL'S POVThe moment I ended the call, his message came in. I can't believe he wasn't even living that far away from here. I kickstart the car engine and drive out of the compound.A few minutes later, I parked the car In front of the huge gate and honked loudly. Two men walked up to the gate and pulled it open. I drove in slowly and stopped when they instructed me to stop.The men checked my face before allowing me to go in and I drove in. Getting down from the car, I walked towards the entrance and pressed the doorbell gently. The door opened, and I came in; my eyes darted around the room. “I told you to leave now, can't you hear me?” I heard a familiar voice yelling. A girl squealed before running out of the room. She passed me by with her clothes clutched to her hand.Walking towards the sitting room, I saw Andrew putting on his trousers. He took the glass containing the wine from the table and drank from it.“Why are you standing there all alone? Come here,” He said, and I wal
AYSEL’s POV“Mum, you can't tell me to just sit around when Dad already made it clear that I am no longer allowed to enter the company premises,” I said, my voice usually loud today compared to any other day and I don't know why I was even taking out my anger on Mother when he clearly did her best Still, I am disappointed in her for letting me sleep over in a cell room.“Aysel, Mother will never let that happen,, Hun. I will talk to your father…” She said, her voice laced with worry but I didn't even care. I cut her off before she could finish her statement.“What? You are still going to talk to Dad. Just like the same way you refused to bring in a lawyer that should have helped me in the interrogation room.” I yelled and yanked her hand away from touching me.“Aysel” She screamed and gripped my shoulder. “I told you it was because he told me the lawyer was on his way. I didn't know it was a lie.” Mother said and swallowed hard. “It was not intentional for me to look at you that way
EMILY'S POV Laura came to her daughter's rescue just in time. “I won't allow you to do that Brandon. Aysel is your daughter before you even know this so-called Emily. She is trying to ruin it.” Laura said but Father ignored her.Aysel felt a bile rise up in her throat as the officer led her towards where she was going to write her statement. She couldn't believe what was happening. Her father, the man she had always admired and respected, was turning against her because of her character but she failed to realise that. That's what she deserved for playing dirty.“You will learn how to speak to me, Laura. I am still the head of the household.” Father snapped but then, he grabbed the back of his head. “Meet me at home then you will see the huge loss your child caused to the company I built with my sweat.” Father retorted back and left the police station.Laura walked towards him, “So now she is no longer your child Brandon. This is a misunderstanding. At least try to get her out of here
However, Father nodded curtly and turned to face me. “She is going to confess right now, but please pardon me, Emily,” Father said and I decided to take his words seriously.This is the second time my father will ever ask me for a favour after the arranged marriage I had with Liam. Even now, he regrets leaving me with him and he rarely calls me after our divorce.”Ms Aysel, are you admitting that you voluntarily pushed Miss Emily down?” the cop asked Aysel and tears trickled down her face as she swallowed hard.“I… I did it,” Aysel said, and I looked at her puffed cheeks as she continued to sob hard like a kid.”I pushed Emily down the stairs,” Aysel said and shot daggers at me when she said that.She must have thought I was going to flare up in her anger but I didn't.“Ms Emily. Do you want us to press charges against her?” The officer asked and for a minute, I recalled what my father said before.“let her go. I only want her to tell the truth.” I said and decided to gamble with her
Emily's pov”You were both caught by the CCTV camera walking down the stairs. And the nearby camera caught you two arguing before you suddenly pushed her down. I believe you know this is an attempted murder?” The cop said and blood drained from Aysel's face, her face flushed red.“I didn't push her down,” Aysel said with gritted teeth and looked at my way. “Tell them I didn't push you. You are trying to manipulate me from telling the truth Emily. I didn't push you down,” Aysel said with her raised at me, but I didn't flinch.This is exactly the kind of emotion I wanted from her. She should feel the same pain I passed through when she pushed me down the stairs. I guess this incident must have jogged her memory back to realize this has happened before but instead of me in her position, she is in my position. “I have other evidence to back up Miss Emily's claim,” the attorney beside me said and took out some files from her bag.She gave it to the Cop and read what was in it aloud for bo
EMILY'S POV“My lawyer will be joining her soon,” she said and walked inside to meet her daughter.My lips widened with a smile, hearing his reply. “It is going to get interesting soon", I said, and not long after, a black van was parked in front of the police station, and high school girls, including college boys, got down.“Where is the bitch. Get her out now!" One of the girls screamed wildly with a crate of eggs sitting on her hand."Get her out! Get her out!" Others chorus in unison."Emily. Don't tell me you did this?" Vincent asked, his eyes calculative as he checked my expression for any hint but I didn't reveal any."Let's get in," I said and walked inside the building. "I didn't know I had crazy fans like this," I added quickly.The police will try to handle the girls outside while I will try to steam things up inside. Vincent approached one of the cops who directed us to where Aysel was being held. Laura was standing outside the receptionist hall while I assumed Aysel was
EMILY'S POV“You this bitch,” Laura said with gritted teeth, her body shaking as she held onto my hand. “You think I will let you go just like that?” She said mockingly and a smirk graced the corner of my lips.She must think I am still the same little weak girl. Well, I am the one in charge now, she can just disappear for all I care.I know she hasn't seen the news yet. Sooner or later, it will circulate the company premises and the shareholders will soon be aware of what kind of person Aysel is.Father might try not to let everyone know about what is going on but I am sure she won't be able to keep her position anymore.“Oh, Mother,” I said in a mocking voice, with my eyes filled with concern. This is just the tip of the iceberg for me. Acting has always been what I would have done if studying in school didn't work out.“I'm sorry but I am in a hurry right now,” I said and took a glance at my wristwatch. “Can I come back to meet you later? I have an urgent matter to attend to.” I sa
The light filtered in through the open window. My phone rang loudly on the bed while I was busy packing the clothes I wore last night inside the bag. Vincent was the one who helped me get a new set of clothes to wear this early morning before I could get discharged. ”Pick the call, I will be outside waiting for you” Vincent said after making sure I didn't forget anything. He took the bag I packed in my clothes away. I wanted to laugh but I actually held myself back. Perhaps, Vincent might already know who was calling which was why he decided to leave. Standing beside the bed, I took the phone and checked the caller ID. It was Chelsea. With my hand clenched around the phone, I gritted my teeth together. How could Vincent tell Chelsea what happened just like that? The phone stopped ringing only for me to realise that I hadn't picked up her call. Chelsea's call came in again and I had to pick it this time. “Emily. How are you?” Chelsea's panic voice filled my eardrum and I bit my
EMILY'S POVVincent was surprised to see me wide awake when he came in. I try to calm breathing, not ready to reveal anything about Liam coming in.I just guess Vincent will be pissed if he heard about Liam mentioning the stalker. Could it be that he probably followed me here?How I wish I could just see his face.For him to know about where I am, he would have been watching me for a while but I am sure Xavier will be safe because he is with Chelsea.“It has been confirmed that Aysel was arrested and she is now in the Police custody" Vincent explained, stopping me from thinking and my brows furrowed in confusion. I actually thought it was probably a lie when he said that but I know sooner or later, it will be announced. I am more surprised because I told John to arrest Aysel tomorrow, not today. If she was arrested this afternoon, John should have notified me about the change in plan.Vincent doesn't know about my plan and he was here all through so he can't be the one who arrange