Amelia's eyes narrowed, her voice laced with defiance. "Whatever you want to do to me, Ava, Jackson will have my back. He'll never let you hurt me."Ava's smile was cold, her eyes glinting with amusement. "Good luck to that," she said, her voice dripping with skepticism.With a flick of her wrist, Ava signaled her maid to escort Amelia out of her house. The maid approached Amelia, her hand extended to grasp her arm. But Amelia flung the maid's hand away, her eyes flashing with anger."I can walk by myself," she spat, her voice venomous. "Don't touch me."The maid stepped back, her eyes wide with fear. Amelia stormed out of the house, her head held high, her heart seething with anger and fear. She knew that this was far from over, and she was ready to fight back.Ava's phone buzzed, breaking the silence in her room. She answered, her voice curt. "Yes?"Stanley's voice was on the other end. "Ava, I have some news. I've located the person sending you those anonymous messages."Ava's grip
Lisa nodded, her eyes filled with concern. "Okay, Ava, I understand. I just want you to know that I'm here for you, and I'm worried about your safety. Your revenge against Amelia seems...personal. You're playing with fire, and I don't want to see you get burned."Ava's gaze narrowed, her voice firm. "Lisa, don't get involved in this. It's none of your concern. I can handle Amelia on my own. I've been waiting for this moment for a long time, and I won't let anyone stand in my way."Lisa's expression turned sympathetic. "But Ava, since you're getting revenge for Emily, I want to help. You know I cared about Emily too. We all did. She was a sweet girl, and Amelia's actions were unforgivable. But revenge won't bring Emily back, Ava. It'll only lead to more pain and suffering."“You don’t understand anything.” “But-.”Ava's response was swift and decisive. "No, Lisa. I appreciate your loyalty, but this is my fight alone. I can't risk anything happening to you because of my vendetta agains
“For this night, please.”Amelia's voice was laced with desperation, her eyes pleading as she begged, "Just allow me to stay for the night, Jackson. Please. I'll leave tomorrow, I promise. I'll go back to my father's house and never bother you again. Just don't make me leave like this, not in the middle of the night, not with our son watching. Think about John, think about how this will affect him."“Hmmm…”Jackson's expression remained unyielding, but his voice softened slightly, his resolve weakening. "Fine. You can stay in the visitor's room, but don't try anything crazy, Amelia. I mean it. You'll sleep there, and in the morning, you'll leave. No drama, no scenes. Just leave. And don't think this is a reprieve or a second chance. It's just a temporary arrangement for John's sake."Amelia's face contorted in a mix of relief and gratitude. "Thank you, Jackson. Thank you so much. I promise I'll be gone by morning. I'll be out of your life forever. Just please, don't make me leave now. L
Amelia's eyes scanned the cold, gray prison walls, her heart heavy with despair. She had never felt so alone, so helpless. But then, a familiar figure appeared in the visitation room, and her heart skipped a beat. "Dad!" she exclaimed, rushing into his arms.Mr. Clifford's expression was somber, his eyes filled with regret. "Amelia, my dear, I'm so sorry. I wish I could take you away from this place, but I have no power to free you." He held her tight, his voice cracking with emotion.Amelia's grip on him tightened. "What do you mean? You're the head chef! You can do anything!" She pulled back, searching his face for answers.Her father's face was etched with sorrow. "Ava Richardson's influence is too strong, Amelia. She has connections, power, and resources that I can't match. I've tried every possible way, but I can't get you out. She has the upper hand, and I'm afraid I'm powerless against her."Amelia's eyes widened in shock. "What did I do to her, Dad? What did I ever do to deser
Amelia's sobs echoed off the cold walls of her cell, her body shaking with uncontrollable grief. But as she cried, she started to hear voices in her head, blaming her for her predicament. "This is all your fault, Amelia," the voices hissed. "You should have thought of the consequences before you acted."Amelia's mind raced as the voices grew louder, more accusatory. She felt like she was losing her grip on reality, her thoughts spiraling out of control. "No, no, no!" she shouted at herself, her voice hoarse from crying. "It's not my fault! I didn't mean for this to happen!"Just then, the door to her cell creaked open, and five women inmates entered, their faces hardened and cruel. "Well, well, well, look what we have here," one of them sneered. "The little princess is crying."“Isn’t she proud, Amelia?” Another said. “What happened to you, princess, your world is falling apart?” They mocked and laughed.Amelia's eyes darted up to meet theirs, her heart racing with fear. "Leave me alo
Ava's eyes seemed to gleam with a sinister light as she continued, "You see, Amelia, my next move is already in motion. I've taken care of your precious Uncle Smith, and now he's rotting in prison, just like you. And next, I'll be moving on to Jackson."Amelia's eyes widened in horror as she realized the extent of Ava's plan. "No, please, Ava. Don't hurt him. He has nothing to do with this. He's innocent."Ava's laughter was cold and mirthless. "Oh, but he does, Amelia. He chose you over his wife, over me. He neglected me and ignored me, and now it's his turn to pay. You all thought you could hurt me and get away with it, but I've been waiting, planning, and now it's my turn to strike."Amelia's eyes filled with tears as she begged, "Please, Ava. Have mercy. Don't hurt him. I'll do anything, just spare him. I'll take his place, punish me instead."Ava's expression didn't change, her eyes still cold and hard. "Your begging won't stop me, Amelia. Nothing will stop me now. I've come too
Ava's expression didn't change, her eyes still cold and hard. "Why should I, Jackson? Why should I forgive her when she showed me no mercy?"“Please….please.”As Jackson pleaded with Ava, Amelia was being dragged back to her prison cell, her body struggling and her eyes streaming with tears. She knew she had to find a way to escape the hell hole, if not she was going to die, but for now, she was at Ava’s mercy. And she knew that it was still dangerous. She had to flee. Ava's eyes seemed to bore into Jackson's soul, her gaze piercing and unforgiving. "You want me to forgive her, Jackson? You want me to forget what she did to me? She took everything from me, Jackson. My reputation, my career, my dignity, my everything I ever owned. She left me with nothing."Jackson's face contorted in anguish, his eyes filled with tears. "Ava, please. I know whatever happened to you was wrong, but Amelia is not a bad person. She's innocent, and she doesn't deserve this."Ava's laughter was cold and mi
Luke's anger slowly dissipated as he saw Ava's distress. He gathered her into his arms, holding her close as she sobbed uncontrollably."Ava, my love, it's alright," he whispered, his voice soft and soothing. "I'm here for you. You're safe now."Ava's tears only seemed to intensify, her body shaking with grief. "I'm so sorry, Luke," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "I broke in front of him. I felt so weak around him."Luke's hold on her tightened, his arms wrapping around her like a shield. "You're not weak, Ava," he said, his voice firm and reassuring. "You're strong and brave. You faced your demons head-on, and that takes courage."Ava's sobs slowly subsided, her tears drying on Luke's chest. She looked up at him, her eyes red and puffy. "But why do I still feel so vulnerable around him?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Luke's expression was soft and understanding. "Because you're human, Ava," he said. "Because you have a heart that's capable of feeling deeply.