EMILY'S POVI sat in the car, wondering where Liam was taking me. We had been driving for about twenty minutes, and I was starting to get curious."Liam, where are we going?" I asked, trying to sound casual.Liam smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "You'll see," he said. "Just be patient."I raised an eyebrow, but I didn't press the issue. Instead, I sat back and enjoyed the ride.Finally, we pulled up to a boutique. I looked at Liam in surprise. "A boutique again?" I asked. "What's going on?"Liam chuckled. "I told you, it's a surprise," he said. "But I'll give you a hint. It's actually a party, but I have my reasons for going there."I felt a surge of curiosity, but I didn't ask any more questions. Instead, I followed Liam into the boutique.As we walked in, Liam was greeted by the sales staff. "Welcome, Mr. Liam," one of them said. "We have everything ready for you."Liam smiled, his eyes scanning the room. "Great," he said. "I need a stunning outfit for her, and a silver mas
EMILY’S POV Liam might have called it a masquerade party but the truth is, I didn't actually put my hopes up. Maybe it was because I actually believed nothing could come out of this. However, the moment we walked inside, my jaw dropped when I saw the interior design of the hall. Different artworks were actually painted in another part of the hall while a stunning chandelier hung on the ceiling with different spectra of light coming dispersed out of it A gush of confusion flooded my veins when my eyes took in everyone's dress. It felt as if we were all thrown back to the season of Halloween. “Can I?” Liam asked with his arm curved up. His gaze brought me back to earth and I hooked my palm around his arms. Everything seems to stop when we walk in as if I am the only pretty girl in here. We were even putting on masks and I could barely recognise anyone through the mask if not because they spoke. Was it actually true that it's where a gentleman will probably propose to his wife? I
AYSEL'S POV I stomped my feet on the floor as I walked away from the hall. ”You will never try that again woman. You and I had no relationship again. We broke up years ago if that is what you wanted to hear" I recalled what Liam and a deep frown settled on my face. Liam is never going to give me a chance, and this is one of the theories I have come up with, but that doesn't mean I will let Emily trample on me. Even after telling him she was pregnant for someone else, he still wants her back, and yet he claims that he is not interested in her, which is a blatant lie. He was actually smart in everything but when it comes to relationships, Liam is actually the worst person to catch up to. My back hit the railing as I looked down at the dark world from afar. I puff the smoke into my mouth and let it all out, letting some of it come off my nose as I inhale sharply. ”Care to let me join you?" I heard a voice ask behind me. I turned my head, forgetting the fact that I already took o
AYSEL'S POV I knew that name because it was on the list of the shareholder's father. Liam's father was the second on the list, while a foreign name occupied the third one, and Andrew Jones was the fourth person. Rumour has it that he is from Texas, but who knew he already came down here to Los Angeles? ”Why are you asking about Liam when you know who he is? ”You seemed to be in love with him which is not something I am concerned about. I need a favour from you," Andrew said, and I wondered what it was. ”Which is?" I asked. ”I will let you know when I am done with you?" He said and pushed his length all the way in. With each thrust, I moaned loudly. He was attached to playing with me at first but now he is devouring me whole like a beast. I rest my hand on his shoulder, giving him more access to devour me. ”I am cumming" I said, my eyes half open. I salivated and my body shook when my body finally found the release. I moaned loudly, but he didn't stop. Andrew fuck
Yawning softly, my phone rang and I checked who the caller was. It was my baby Chelsea. My head hurt slightly but I managed to pick up her call. ”Hello, Emily; since you will be going to work today, I decided to help take Xavier to school.." Chelsea said from the other end and I smiled, my heart full. Xavier is okay and that is all that matters. ”Wait, you won't even greet me good morning." I teased Chelsea and I imagined her expression in my head. She will be frowning right now before she finally smiles. ”Well, you should know already that Xander is my priority, Emily." Chelsea said and her words brought a smile to my lips. ”God Chelsea. You are such a traitor. Either way thank you for taking care of him" I thanked Chelsea. “You don't have to do that Emily. Now, get prepared for work before Xavier catches me talking to you. That boy didn't stop asking you" Chelsea responded. “That is why Xavier is my son Chelsea. Let me quickly take my bath and get going my love," I said and
EMILY'S POV “I should see you off. I hope you don't come to this company again. Don't even try to step your feet in here." ”I'm not sure about that. Let's watch and see,” I replied, and that seemed to have hit Aysel's nerve. "Don't play dumb, Emily," Aysel sneered. "You know exactly what I'm talking, about. The company.” She says spelling the word out for me to hear. Father's company. It's mine, and I'm not going to let you take it away from me." She affirmed and I applaud her bravery. I felt a wave of anger wash over me, and I stood up, my eyes locked on Aysel. "That's not true," I said, my voice filled with mockery. "Father left the company to us and he made the promise to hand over the company to one of us. You are only in this position because I left Los Angeles" ”Did you seriously think he would give it to you?" Aysel asked, her voice dripping with sarcasm. ”It's mine, and I'm not going to let you take it away from me Emily. Mark my words. He is my father, not yours," s
LIAM'S POV I walked out of Emily's hospital room, and despite that, every bone in me screamed for dominance. It took me a great will to leave Emily's room without ripping Vincent's arm off when he touched her. Never will I think that a day will come when Emily will ever be in danger. I have always believed I will be there to catch her whenever she is about to fall but I was wrong. She almost lost her life to that bitch clothed in human form. And now, there she was lying in the hospital bed. My phone rings inside my pocket and I fish it out quickly, only to see Thierry's name flashed on the screen. ”Hello Boss. I got all the necessary footage but I didn't see who caused the fall. It felt as if the camera footage was wiped off the camera." Thierry said, making my brows furrowed in confusion. My hand clenched around the phone when I heard Thierry. This won't stop me from tearing Aysel apart. ”Are you going to tell me you didn't find any clue at all?" I asked in a ragged voice. ”The
EMILY'S POV Vincent was surprised to see me wide awake when he came in. I try to calm my 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 when he doesn't know who he is. He will regret ever going out leaving me all alone. 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 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. Vincen
EMILY'S POVI watched as Thierry got inside the car with Liam. I would have chosen to stay beside him throughout the ride but I came with my car and I would need to take it along. I brought out my phone from my bag and dialled Chelsea's number."Hello, bab,." I said when Chelsea picked up."Yes, love," Chelsea replied. "What is it? Why does your voice sound tired?" She quickly added, noticing the change in my tone."Nothing much but I think I will need your help again," I said and continued. "I am actually going to come home late so I don't know if you will be able to take Xavier up from school. I already texted his homeroom teacher that I wouldn't be at home, so they shouldn't bother taking me home," I explained.Though Chelsea will still be angry even if I didn't tell her much, the truth is she is about to get married to the love of her life so she needs to spend more time with her heart robe."No problem. Make sure you tell me everything when you are back." Chelsea said and I answ
EMILY'S POVTwo hours later, I was done correlating the data. Liam is actually helpful and he actually did most of the work. I can boldly say I will be able to do this easily all thanks to him for helping me out.I called John to come and take the result I had already compiled into the file folder as a soft copy. "Can you at least let me go and print out the files?" I asked but Liam was actually against the idea.He hasn't let me go since and I think he is enjoying this. I wasn't in the mood to banter words with him so I let him go."Why can't he do that for you? Your personal secretary, I mean," Liam said but what he didn't know is that John was not my personal secretary but someone who was supposed to assist me. Though I am still his boss, both in and outside of the company premises, I still want him to be free in the company until I learn from him."I wish to do it myself. Thanks got your help." I said and tried to stand up but Liam held me down by placing his hand on my waist."
EMILY'S POVLiam came again to visit me and I doubt he will even get tired of this. He is a CEO, for crying out and if we are spotted together, there will be problems because not everyone will love our Union and most people don't even know we were divorced in the past.Linda called me this morning and tried to express herself about how she misses me. One other thing she mentioned is that she wishes Liam and I were actually together.I mean, she is so honest and keeps telling me that the chemistry between us actually clicked. Just see that; she is literally the best girl any man would want because she can see through People.Shaking the thought off my mind, I walked towards Liam and sat down in front of him."What is it again?" I asked in an irritating voice because if care is not taken I will get accustomed to Liam's presence in the office room."You can keep doing whatever you want. I just want to keep on watching you," Liam said with a playful grin on his lips and I swallowed hard.
AYSEL'S POVI thought Dad would reach out to me but he didn't. I was even more surprised when I didn't receive any call from Dad though I was planning to go back home this week.I called Mum and tried to explain what had happened to him but Mum told me he already told Father she would be coming back from her trip today.I could only hope she would be back now because it's already been an hour.I called Mum's number and put the phone on speaker."Hello Mum," I said to the phone."You should have begged him when he told you to. Why didn't you stall it back then." Mum's angry voice boomed through the speaker and I have a feeling that this is bad news.She doesn't have to spell it out for me to know that father didn't change his mind."I talk to him but you know his words are always the final say. He told me you have to keep being a good girl while he will watch you for the next five months." Mother said, her voice laced with frustration."This is why I told you not to steal too much from
EMILY'S POVOn getting home, Xavier's school bus came just in time. The guards opened the door while I took Xavier with me inside. He sat on the couch silently watching a cartoon on the iPad in his hand.I took out my clothes and dipped myself inside the bathtub, washing myself."I don't want to see you getting hurt because of what happened. Please make sure you are happy even if you are planning out your revenge on Emily" I recalled Chelsea's words which brought a smile to my face.But why do I still feel empty, as if I haven't done anything? Because after what Aysel did, she is still living fine.However, it's not how it was in the past because she could no longer live the lavish lifestyle.My phone rang and talked of the devil, it was actually Aysel calling. Now, let's hear what the bitch has to say. I picked up the call and put it on speaker while I continued to wash myself."Hello," Aysel said, her voice breaking through the speaker. "So you think I wouldn't know you are trying
EMILY'S POV"No. I don't think I can let you go that quick," Liam said and walked towards me.I wanted to take a step back but then it was too late to even leave when he was looking at me like that. "Don't touch me," I said and he stopped."Now I'm hurt," Liam said in a dramatic tone and all I could do was smile."I will get going then," I said ready to leave."I got you this." He said and gave me a Lily flower. I wanted to laugh at him at first but then I realized Liam knew what he was doing.I had to hate the rose bouquet after what the stalker did by sending a rose bouquet every time. This is part of the reason I hated it because it has been filled up with a bad memory of this stalker."I don't want to take it from you," I said and tried not to stare at him too much.Black fits him perfectly compared to any other colour."Oh, you don't like Lily right?" Liam said with no offence."I got you this too" Liam replied and opened the car only to bring out a peony bouquet.When he saw th
EMILY'S POV"I will give you the necklace at the right time, Emily. I love the way it fits your neck Perfectly." Liam said and I wanted to smile right now but I swallowed it back. He should keep trying, maybe things will work out between us."I didn't tell you that I don't know how to get a necklace for myself," I said and stood in front of father office room."I didn't know I was the only man who could give you that because how did you know?" He asked and I wish I could run away right now."Well, Chelsea told me," I lied and he looked at me as if he could read through my lie."Why do I not find your answer convincing." He said and I quickly walked past him."I don't care about your opinion," I said and knocked on the door slightly. "Welcome, Liam," He said and Liam offered a bow. We walked towards the couch to sit down. I didn't bother to sit beside him and father seems to have seen what I am up to."I should have come to meet you straight, Father, but I wanted to see Emily first,"
EMILY'S POV"What are you doing here?" I asked Liam because I didn't expect him to find him in my personal office room this morning.And today at that. It's not that the thought hasn't crossed my mind but coming this early is what I didn't expect.I have been meaning to go to Liam's office room to question him about the necklace today but when I called Ms Linda, she told me no one had spotted Liam this morning.But now, he showed up in my office room, wearing a shirt that exposed part of his muscular chest."What do you think? I came to see how you are coping in your new office room. Also, to check if you miss me or not," he replied, and I should have expected that reply.Good that he even came because I have been wanting to ask about the necklace from him."Suit yourself but there is no coffee or tea for you Liam" I said but before he could reply, a knock came from the door."Come in" I said and one of the staff came in. I already forgot her name but she is working in the sales depar
LIAM'S POV"Oh, you wish?" He replied, his voice hoarse and dead. I wonder if he is even eating well.The prosecutor excused us while Thierry was still outside waiting at the door."What is it that you have to say?" I asked as I adjusted my tie around my neck. "Do you think it's all over if you keep me here?" He asked like a loser."I thought you like this place, isn't that why you refuse to say anything?" I retorted but that didn't seem to work because he smiled."You don't really know who you are dealing with Liam. Where did you keep my boys?" He inquired and I could see a hint of fear in his eyes and curiosity."Is that why you call me here? I am actually a busy man and I have a place to go right now" I said, ready to leave but I heard a light thud on the table."Emily," Andrew called, not saying anything more as he looked at me with a smirk on his face.And that one name made me stop but I didn't let the weakness show. I am more of a pro when it comes to hiding my emotions."If I