I smiled when I found myself running wild in the field of flowers while Xavier continued to laugh while a man chased him. I couldn't picture his face, which made me assume this was a dream. A dream I never wish to wake up from. However, I felt something move beside me. At first, I thought I was still in the dreamland, but then something hard poked my thigh, and my eyes fluttered open. I was greeted by the sunlight that shone through the glass wall. Inhaling the smell of mint into my nostrils, my eyes became wide open when I realized what was going on. I looked beside me and saw Liam's face snuggled inside my neck like a fucking parasite as if he was going to suck me dry. How did we end up in this compromising position? His eyes fluttered open, and I lost my cool but not my confidence. He was surprised to find himself beside me. ”Morning, Emily" Liam said, his morning voice deep and husky, which made me realize I rarely get to listen to Liam's morning voice while we were together.
My nipples were poking the dress, showcasing the swell of my breast. No wonder he was looking at me that way, and strangely, an Idea formed in my head. With a smile on my face, I took off my dress and freshened up. I got out of the bathroom and met Liam pressing something on his laptop. He didn't remember the kiss he gave me last night? This is actually the first time Liam will ever forget about what he did after getting sobered but today, it was actually different. He noticed I was done but he didn't look my way. Instead, Liam stood up and disappeared inside the bathroom. I take my time to cream my body before wearing my fitted gown. We are attending a meeting which actually brought a smile to my face. Everything will start falling into the right place soon. The door was pulled open and it took me a few seconds to adjust my breathing when Liam passed my back. It took us a while before we finally got dressed. Liam was wearing a black suit with his hairstyle on the back. He sur
“So Vincent is not aware we actually slept in the bed and you cuddle me through the night?" Liam said and my heart skipped a beat. What did he just say? ”What?" I asked with a frown. “Why will I do that?" I said and chuckled. ”Oh, I have proof, Emily. I thought you were repulsed by my touch but it seems it was all a lie." Liam said, and seriously, I was scared to know the truth. I slept all through the night so I didn't know if Liam woke up or not. Liam brought out his phone and showed me the screen. My blood ran cold when I saw myself on the screen of his phone. The duvet I used to cover myself had already fallen off my waist, and my nightgown was barely covering my buttocks. I tried to take the phone away from Liam's hand, instead, he caught my wrist and pinned it against the elevator. A gasp left my lips in shock, and my eyes widened. ”What made you angry, Emily?" He asked as he stepped even closer to me, our thighs touching and I was confused the touch didn't repulse me. ”F
”Are you crazy?" I asked Liam. ”You can say I am. I actually have Vincent's contact. He will be surprised if I send this to him directly. I wonder if the wedding will still be held." He said like a fucking madman. Liam is acting strange and it is so unlike me. He doesn't care about what people think, and he doesn't care about people in general, so why is he acting possessed now? ”What do you want?" I asked with a shaky breath. ”You and your little secret, Emily" Liam said with a wicked smile. My eyes narrowed. ”Me?" I asked to be sure I didn't hear wrong. ”Yes." Liam said with a smile and I tried to break free from his hold. ”I know it's definitely not me so could it be the secret?" I asked with a shaky breath. “What do you need? You want to break me? Hit me? Then do it, and I will do the same, Liam." I said in a whisper. ”I don't want the wedding to be held," Liam said and clicked his tongue. ”Why?" I asked. ”I don't like him" ”For real? So I will need your validation now
We both sat down on the same chair while the waitress told us to order. We ordered food and ate in silence. ”I will pay the bills," Thierry said and followed the waitress. When we were done we all left the restaurant and moved to the venue where the meeting will be held. Thierry drove the car inside and parked it at the front of the building. The moment we got down, different cameras were positioned in front of us and we took one or two pictures. While Liam maintained his hard expression I smiled at the camera. No reporter was allowed to ask the guest questions. We walked forward, maintaining our distance. Getting inside, my eyes wandered around the room, enjoying the pretty atmosphere the people created. “Mr Nolan, it is nice to see you here," Someone said and I couldn't help but look at the person. It was a young man in his early thirties. “Yes. My pleasure." Liam replied and walked towards another group of people. This place is indeed made for businessmen because each part
Mrs Jones? The name felt oddly familiar, but I didn't want to dwell much on me because someone was actually in a bad mood right now. “What have you done woman?" Liam asked in a clenched tone but Georgia didn't look a little bit afraid. Georgia stood up from the chair and took bold steps towards Liam. “That's a wrong question, Liam." She said with a smile and made herself comfortable on the desk. Her nails were painted red with gemstone design on it and she didn't stop showing it to Liam's face as if she just got her engagement ring. “Last night, remember what happened. I can't believe you will do that to me. Sending me out with a fake promise that you will meet me in my room, only for you not to show up." Georgia began in a pained voice and I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with emotions. I clenched my dry hands together and watched the scene unfold right in front of me like a movie. So that was what they talked about. I was right when I said Liam is not interested in that
LIAM'S POV I almost injured myself inside the bathroom this morning. I thought I had gotten past this but it seems I was wrong all along. Am I insane? What made me follow my instinct in the first place. How could I let Emily sleepover, knowing fully well the girl is a wild vixen despite her not trying? I might have acted as if I didn't remember what happened last night but that was a lie. I kissed Emily after asking her a stupid question. Why is it so hard to hate her despite me knowing that he belonged to another man, instead, I only get closer to her. Literally, Emily was expecting me to kiss Georgia next but I only wish to see Emily's reaction. How would she react if I suddenly kissed a woman right in front of her? Georgia grinds her ass to the desk as she continues to smile as if she has won. “I almost fell for your charm, but the last time I checked, you are just a business owner over there,” I said, my words throwing her off balance. I pushed Georgia's head back with
LIAM'S POV One…Two…Three. ”Take care of yourself, Liam. You know my number” Georgia said and winked at me. As soon as she was out of the room, I faced the woman who had been giving me sleepless nights for the past few days. However, I was pissed with her, and I could only mask my anger by clenching my fist tight until my knuckles turned white. “I didn't give you the permission to beg her. Why will you do that?” I asked the stubborn in front of me. ”Because I had to.” Emily replied, not giving me a straightforward answer. “You aren’t in debt with me because the situation would have been different. I will think you are actually trying to score a point for doing that, but that is not the case,” I said and tucked my hands inside my pocket, grinding my teeth against each other. ”Did you know you just made me appear weak? I didn't tell you to convince her,” I added, and this time Emily took a step closer to me. “Why can't I do that when you always try to meddle with my life, Mr. N
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