Liam and I ate in the restaurant after what happened between him and Jane's father. Jane didn't stop calling him but at a point, Liam switched off his phone.Warm seeped through me because I realized he was adjusting to new principles. At least, in the past, he never stood up for me when Aysel maltreated me in his presence.“What are you staring at?" Liam asked, and I blinked in surprise before relaxing my expression.“I was thinking about something", I confessed, but I wouldn't tell him what that was.“Is it about what's going to happen tonight?" Liam asked me, but I silenced him by shoving the fork at him.“We are going back tonight so eat fast," Liam said.“What about the people you were planning to meet?" I asked because that was the reason he dragged me here in the first place.“We talked on the phone last night," Liam replied, and I was surprised because he was not even giving me the silent treatment today. He chose to reply to me.Liam paid for the bills after we ate, then drov
LIAM'S POVI stood behind at the glass wall, looking at the bustling city. This was where I usually found solace after every hectic day but now, the place is annoying me.Emily is now becoming a part of me, something that still left me puzzled because falling in love was never my thing. But Emily is trying to break that barrier without even knowing.I know I was supposed to embrace her like a man would embrace his woman, but loving someone would just be a weakness to me. The opposing company will only feed on my weakness while I watch the business I spent years building crumble.The knock on the door pulled me out of my thoughts. “Come in"Unfortunately, the two guys I didn't wish to see for the rest of the week walked in their long strides.“Seems like he doesn't want to see us" Maddox spoke first with a pleading look.”I'm glad you know. You can retreat now." I replied, walking to my seat. I sat on the chair with my legs crossed.”No, no," Maddox said, shaking his head. “I will be
I was busy typing on my laptop when a call came in from father. The moment I saw the caller ID, I picked up the call, and the father's voice was heard from the other end. "Emily, dear," Father said.He is actually the only one who cares about me in the household.“Good morning, Father," I said, my voice laced with excitement.“Morning Emily. Hope you slept well?"“Yes, Father," I replied as I closed the laptop.“I need you to come to the office. I want to discuss the future of the company with you and Aysel." Father said and I waited for at least five seconds before replying.I knew Father would eventually pick Aysel because after my pregnancy was revealed in my past life, it was Laura who suggested that I should take off my child while Aysel should take care of the company. However, my mind raced. What could this mean? Was it if Father picked me as his successor? Would the story change?"Of course, Dad. I'll be right there." I replied and hung up the call. I took my bath quickly an
When I walked back to Father's office, he looked up, concern etched on his face."Everything okay?" He asked and I nodded my head, forcing a smile. "Yes, father. Just a minor spill." I said calmly and sat back on the couch. The coffee spilled on the couch has been wiped off.Aysel walked in just in time and sat down beside me.“Penelope is not actually a clumsy type; you should forgive her," Father said,d, and I nodded my head.“Everyone makes mistakes. It's fine Dad."Father nodded, his expression serious. "Let's get down to business then.""Where were we?" Dad asked, glancing at us. Aysel was the and who spoke first. “About the managing director stuff," Aysel reminded him. Father nodded in affirmation. "Yes. I've been considering who should take over when I retire and like I said I will pick between you two."Aysel leaned forward, eagerness radiating from her eyes."I've decided," Dad continued, "to make it a competition between the two of you."Aysel's smile grew, and I don't ev
My hands shook as I got down from the car. Aysel has been taken to the hospital, but I knew things were complicated now. Not only did she fall, but she also fainted, and I swear I was scared. I know I didn't push her but everyone already thought I did because I was standing at the same staircase Aysel fell from. I couldn't forget the image of how everyone looked at me with disgust in their eyes. Evident that they knew I did it. After paying the taxi driver, I make my way inside the hospital. The receptionist nurses were already in their position.“Aysel Anderson," I said in a clear tone. The nurse directed me to her room.When I got there, Aysel was lying in bed while a doctor was attending to her. I should have known my actions would result in this, but I underestimated Ansel's intentions. Something was up her sleeve and this was why she acted that way.“Are you her guidance?" The doctor asked and I nodded my head in agreement.“Yes I am," “Okay, is it okay if we discuss it here?
“I will make sure to get you out today, Emily", Father said while I followed the two cops out of the room. The reporters were already standing outside the hospital gate, but the cops got me inside the car before they could swarm me with questions.They drove the car to the station, and I was led inside the interrogation room.”Your name?" The cop asked, but I kept silent.“Your name?" He repeated.“I would like to see my lawyer," I replied with my hands pressed to my thighs. I never thought I would one day come to a police station for an offence I didn't commit, but fate sure has its plan.“What?" The cop asked in disbelief before relaxing back in the chair with his hand crossed over his chest.“Then call him," He said."My phone", I replied, stretching my palm out. They already seized my phone before we got in here.The cop looked at me with frustration. He must have thought I was a spoilt brat, but the truth is, my lawyer is not even from my father's side. Not long after, my phone
LIAM'S POVI was in my office dealing with Maddox and Rayne when I received a text on my phone. It was Emily's father that texted me which made my curiosity piqued.Checking the text, the message I saw made me clench my fist in anger, and even my two friends noticed the change in my demeanour.“Did something happen?" Maddox asked. Well, that was his personality. He wants to know everything which I no longer find annoying.I cleared my throat and said the plain truth. “Emily pushed Aysel down the stairs," I said, standing up from the chair. I picked up my car keys and removed my suit jacket from where it was hanging.“Who are you going there for? Is it Emily or Aysel?" Maddox asked and I frowned at him with displeasure.“Emily is in police custody while Aysel was admitted to the hospital," I said, letting them know who was more important to save first.“Let me guess", Rylan chimed, with his finger pressed to his temples as if he were in deep thought. “You are going to save Aysel first
EMILY'S POV“Mrs. Nolan we will have to detain you if you refuse to tell us your motive for pushing Miss Aysel down the stairs." The cop said in a cold tone.He must be angry because I refuse to say anything since we have been here. I know it is already getting late but there was no sign of Father or Chelsea coming.Even my lawyer hasn't come yet and I believe she hasn't seen my message since she was probably busy.“I think we will have to detain you, Mrs. Nolan, since you are not cooperating with us," The cop said and brought out the handcuffs.My hands were already lying on the table between us, all he needed to do was raise them and handcuffFor the first time, I will be sleeping outside which is the cell room. I shut my eyes when I felt the cold metal around my wrist, but the door was hung open, and I fluttered my eyes open in shock.Liam stormed inside the room with a neutral expression as usual.“Who are you?" The cop asked with mouth open agape but Liam walked to my side and ki
EMILY'S POV"I already told Thierry to take your car home, I will take you home myself"No. This must be some sort of joke because why would Liam tell me he already told someone else to take my car home.Now, he is volunteering to take me home when he has a place to go to. Aysel is probably waiting for him in the hotel room with red underwear."I don't tell you to do that" I began, placing the coffee back on the table."It's heavy outside Emily. Just come with me when the rain is a little bit heavy." Liam said and took a sip from the coffee."Stop acting as if you have the right over me without telling me first about your plan," I said, my voice rising as I clenched my hand."I won't apologize for that." He said without any remorse. "I never told you to. I said you shouldn't do that again without my consent." I said and looked at him straight."Drink the coffee and let me know when you are ready to leave" Liam said and stood up to leave the room."I thought you needed to be in a plac
EMILY'S POVMy hands clenched into a fist when I realized it was actually Aysel who came in and she was coming towards me intending to know who was inside where I came from. The girl is so persistent and annoying. She even has the guts to show herself in front of me. Really?"So you are still here acting like his slave after all after Father promised to give you his own company. I heard you are going to become the CEO so what are you still doing here?" Aysel asked, trying to walk past me in her high heels but I stopped her with my hand stretched out."You should receive a reply for the stupid words you just uttered, don't you think so?" I asked her and she scoffed, her eyes belittling me. "I am not his slave but you should be ashamed he is not even looking at you. I thought you said you guys were going to marry soon," I asked Chelsea, and her eyes seemed to flutter a bit before she finally relaxed."Yes," she said as she took a step back away from me. "We would have gotten married if
EMILY'S POVFor a second, I could breathe well because I actually thought I was dreaming right now. I mean, how could Liam be reading my novel.My hands itched, and I decided to take a stroll towards what he was reading, my mouth fell open when I saw he also dropped a comment on almost every chapter, and not only that, the account he was using was actually my best reader. He has been following my books for the past six years and yet I didn't even pay more attention to him because I thought guys aren't the type to get invested in online novels.He knew I was writing comics but I never imagined him reading one of them.I shut the laptop and placed it in the nearest table drawer before closing the drawer back. I took the small piece of clothing off the hanger and used it to cover his legs. Looking at his full eyelashes and brows, knots form in my stomach. He looked so beautiful even in his sleep.After making sure the cloth covered him, I wanted to leave but I felt a hand catch my wrist.
EMILY'S POVI drive to Liam's company after leaving Xavier's school and inform the teacher about how Xavier's classmates are actually trying to cheat him because he doesn't have a father.What got me puzzled was when his homeroom teacher told me a man had already come to meet him and this man claimed to be Xavier's friend. When she gave the description, it aligned with Vincent at first, but then I didn't think Vincent would come to Xavier school without informing me."I actually thought it was his Dad at First Miss Emily" I recalled what the teacher said, causing a deep frown to marred my face as I parked the car in the company parking lot.I got down from the car and took my bag with me as I made my way upstairs. I took the elevator to Liam's office. The elevator door opened and I walked out after greeting the receptionist. The weather forecast already revealed the probability of rain falling today.With my umbrella still inside my bag, I get into my office room and spot Liam in his
EMILY'S POV"Okay, thanks for having me here, Emily," Chelsea said as she threw herself on the couch, her legs sprawled out. "Feel at home babe. Thanks for taking care of him." I said and took the Chelsea bag from the floor.Chelsea yawned softly and I already guessed that she was hungry. "Xavier already has a special place in my heart," Chelsea said in between her smile.I winked at her before taking my bag alongside the Chelsea bag.However, Xavier, who was sitting on the couch, suddenly took out a piece of paper from his bag."Mummy" Xavier drawled out in his weak voice."Yes, baby," I replied and opened my arms wide for him to come in. He always has something to say whenever he calls me that way."See this," Xavier said and showed me the paper."We have a parent and teacher meeting on Thursday, and I want Daddy to come," Xavier said and my heart skipped a beat, ears ringing because I didn't expect him to say that.Chelsea had the same expression as me, and she came to my rescue.
EMILY'S POVMy heart beat loudly in my chest and I swear, I didn't even feel this scared when Liam kissed me.Fuck.Why am I even thinking about him again when Vincent was the one standing in front of me. He just told me I am beautiful, with his lips barely touching mine, but I am afraid I can't feel the spark.There is no fucking chemistry between us, and it is ruining me. I don't want it to be as if he took advantage of me when I kissed him whereas I didn't want to.I placed my hands on his chest and pushed him away from me but he didn't bulge neither did he kiss me."I'm sorry Vincent. I can't do this." I said and saw pain flash in Vincent's green eyes. He was already expecting me to say that so why is he looking at me that way?"Why?" Vincent asked and released my waist, but his body still caged me to the cabinet. I could feel his hot breath on my lips."Because I don't feel the same," I said, keeping my eyes focused on him. I won't crawl back like a weak woman and let him feed
EMILY'S POVVincent opened the car door for me to step out and get out of the car with a smile on my face. "Thank you, Vee," I said while he closed the door."Welcome to my place Emily. I think this will be the second time you will be coming here." Vincent said with his hand raised in the air. He walked towards the entrance of his mansion while I followed him."Oh come on. It's not my fault Vincent. You know I have been busy lately but we do go out several times, " I said and laughed in between my talk."Okay," Vincent murmured with a smirk at the corner of his lips. "I'm glad you actually followed me here today."I should be thanking you for helping me. You are actually a rare gem" I said, praising Vincent."Come on, what are friends for?" He said and unlocked it for me to step in before closing the door behind us."And I should be glad you are safe because you are my fiance," Vincent said, and I stopped in my tracks.Did he mean it when he said I am his fiancé? Because the truth is,
EMILY'S POVI thought Vincent was actually going to take me elsewhere but to my astonishment, the car stopped in front of the police station. "Is there something wrong?" I asked Vincent and he looked at me before taking his key out from the ignition point."The stalker has been found, Emily," Vincent said,d, and it felt as if my ears weren't working for a while. What did he just say?"The stalker has been caught?" He repeated, and my legs seemed to lose strength, but Vincent already understood my situation. He got out of the car and unlocked the door to my side."I don't want to inform you straight at home, but I want you to be rest assured that he will never text you again, Emily," Vincent said, and I nodded my head."Thank you, Vincent," I murmured as he helped me down to my feet. I clutch my bag to my hand as we make our way inside the station.Another detective was actually in charge of the case. "Miss Emily right?" He asked and I answered yes."Okay, we are to inform you that the
LIAM'S POVRylan and I got to the location. It was already past close to 7 a.m. before we got there. Rylan makes sure to check the environs for any possible shadow lurking in the shadow. The breeze blows, making the nearby sway left and right. "Have seen him," Rylan said after checking with the camera in his hands. He passed it to me and I looked through it. He was alone sitting on one of the chairs as he looked around for any sign of danger. I must say, he is actually meticulous and pays more attention to whatever is going on right now. Too bad he won't be able to get us until we get close to him.Rylan, who was dressed in all black, pulled the hoodie over his head and began to walk in the direction the asshole was. He was already disguised as a Scorpion right from home in order not to arouse suspicion. Rylan has the same figure as Scorpion which was Why it was very much easier for him to blend.Rylan got inside while I took the cue of his distraction to get close to the window.