EMILY'S POVThe club was bustling with people the moment we walked in. I could already spot a few familiar faces of the people working in the company. When I spotted my team members, I walked towards them slowly announcing my presence in front of them.“Wow, we almost didn't recognize you in this stunning dress." One of the guys said, taking in my appearance.I rubbed my shoulder slowly. Chelsea brought me a short bum and fish-like net leggings to wear. I matched it up with black heels and a black crop top with an off-shoulder sleeve.Chelsea greeted them, bowed her head slowly at them, and nudged my shoulder with hers.“I always told you Ms Emily has a beautiful shape. You look stunning, "one of the girls said.“You look beautiful yourself," I said, complimenting them. “Have you seen Mr Smith at all?" One of the girls asked me, and I shook my head because I hadn't spotted the CEO since I got here.“Are we going to sit separately, or do we just need to mix with the crowd," I asked w
EMILY'S POV Mr Smith didn't send for me until everyone began to go their separate ways. Chelsea came to my side and tapped my shoulder lightly.“You ran away for your dear life, huh? Let's get going before I bump into him again." I said and Chelsea grinned as she kissed my cheek lightly.”I am so sorry. I actually saw someone I knew so I couldn't call your attention. Also, it was a surprise to see Liam here" Chelsea said and kissed my cheek again.“I will forgive you just this once. I was able to make some friends, though," I said as we both made our way outside.Someone bumped into me, and I almost fell, if not for Chelsea, who helped me out. I was expecting the person to apologise only for me to see that it was a man.He was putting on a face cap, wearing a black Polo shirt and his breath reeked of alcohol.“Aren't you going to apologise for bumping into her?" Chelsea demanded in a clenched tone and I couldn't help but caution her a bit.The man bowed his head before disappearing
I got to my workplace early today to hear about the good news. I haven't settled down in my seat when I receive a call from the Team leader.“Go to the CEO's office. I was told to direct you there," The team leader said, and I stood up from my seat to obey his command.I took the elevator and stopped when I got to the first floor. This is the first time I will be coming to this place. Despite the dags I have used here, I didn't come to this particular floor.Taking a deep inhale, I knocked on the door and met the receptionist at the door when I got in.“I want to see Mr Smith," I said and the receptionist took the phone, “Your name?" She asked.“Emily," I replied, and she put a call through. When she dropped the call, she faced me.“You can go in. He is waiting for you" “Thank you," I muttered before going towards the entrance. I pulled the door open and stepped in. My eyes took in the serene environment as I looked around.“Yes, I sent it for you, Miss Emily," The man said,d, and I
LIAM'S POVTaking a sigh of relief, I walked briskly towards the table, pulling my tie off my neck in frustration. I love the expression in Emily's eyes. The way the fire in her eyes burns ferociously as if she is going to destroy me on the spot.I must admit that she is far different from beforeIf this decision of mine will let her stay stuck by my side, then I am ready to do it again. She will have to work alongside me in this same company she so much despised.I heard the solemn knock on the door before the door was pulled open, and Thierry walked in his long strides.“Sir" He began as he walked closer to me. “She arrived safely to her ride and I didn't tail her further because you instructed me not to," Thierry said and I nodded my head.“What about Smith?" I asked, and Thierry presented the document he had been holding in his hand to me on the table.I checked the files, my eyes scanning through the pages until I saw his signature. Good.“This is the file, and he agreed to all yo
EMILY'S POVI walked up the narrow driveway to Chelsea’s house. I planned to meet her at her place of work but when she said she was at home, I had no choice but to go to her house. I clicked on the doorbell and it rang.The door was pushed open, and Chelsea's face popped up behind the door. She was wearing short jersey knickers and a crop top.”Emily, you came," Chelsea said as she made way for me to come in. Today, however, my chest felt tight as if the weight of the world pressed down on me as I walked inside.“Is everything okay?” she asked and I nodded hesitantly, trying to muster a smile, but it didn’t reach my eyes. “Yeah, I just... I need to talk to you” I said.Chelsea accompanied me to the sitting room, where the familiar scent of porridge greeted me but I wasn't hungry.“Sit down. You look like you’ve been carrying a heavy load. Let me get you some tea.”I perched on the edge of the plush couch, my fingers fiddling with the hem of my dress. Chelsea soon returned with two mug
EMILY'S POVTonight, I knew it would be hard for me to sleep, especially when Xavier refused to sleep alone in the room I decorated for him. Instead, he insisted on sleeping with me in my room. After helping him to sleep in the space next to me, I couldn't help but take out my phone. The screen lit up and I went straight to my Inst@gram account. I typed Liam's name on it and waited for it to pop up but there was no one with the account except a few other profiles. What am I even thinking? Liam will never open an Inst@gram account unless it is a fake account with a different name. If I want to find more information then I will have to search for anything about Liam. I need to look up Aysel's name First.I typed Aysel's name in the search bar and her profile was the first thing that popped up with several pictures of her.My curiosity tugged at me and I had to look up every picture. With my hand resting under my chin, my eyes almost bulged out of my socket when I saw a man alongside
EMILY'S POV Liam took a step closer towards me but instead of walking back, I stood my stance with my chin held high. “What makes you think I wouldn't dare if you don't cooperate with Emily?" Liam asked, his head bent to match my height. I swallowed hard at the proximity, my emotions almost getting the better part of me, but I remained still on my poise to not get affected by him. This cruel man has caused me so much harm and I don't think I am ready to go through the same pain again. “I came early like you said," I said with a shaky breath, goosebumps forming on my skin when his hand grazed my neck. “So, I think you should keep your promise," I said and Liam's expression changed as he dropped his hand to his side. It was filled with amusement. “When did I make that fucking promise to you Emily?" Liam asked, his hand tucked inside his pocket as he cocked his head to the left. Liam took several steps back away from me, and that was when I let out a long breath that had been hitch
EMILY'S POV Blood almost drained from my face when I heard Laura's words. It might have sounded sincere to almost everyone seated at the table right now if they heard her but I know this was an insult to me. She was right. What am I doing with my ex-husband in a restaurant at the same table? Liam ordered what he wanted to eat, leaving both me and Laura alone. He didn't even try to clear the misunderstanding. Instead, he took out his phone and began to scroll. Acting as if he didn't hear whatever Laura said. “I came here because I am Liam's sec..." ”We have things to discuss, mother. Is there anything wrong with that?" Liam asked, cutting me off before I could complete my statement. That son of a bitch. I thought he was going to act dumb in the first place. ”Oh..." Laura said, faking a laugh but Liam saw through her. “Emily, I mean, this is not making sense Liam. Didn't you both divorce?" Laura asked and this time, I was the one who replied. "It is a personal reason, Mother, a
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