Annabel's POVI was surprised to hear Scott say that. It felt like a dream but after blinking multiple times, I knew it wasn't. "I don't believe you," I said, shaking my head."Annabel please," he came close, holding my arm, "Just come with me and I promise I'll make you believe me."I remained hesitant, thinking of the many possibilities that could occur. What if this was just a trap to lure me to Mr. Davis? What if Scott is just pretending? Is it really wise for me to forget how Scott ditched me at the court and follow him now?"The snow is increasing," he said, breaking me out of my thought, "Annabel please come with me."He took my wrist and slowly pulled me towards his car. I did not object and entered into the car. As Scott began to drive across the street, I caught sight of a familiar car parked by the side of the road, several meters from Beatrice's house.It looked oddly familiar and I thought it to be that strange man's car. However, when Scott drove past it the person in i
Scott's POV I was super happy that Annabel listened to me and decided to trust me again. I couldn't explain how I felt. Dad already promised to bring my daughter to me today. Once I have little Samantha in my arms I would return back to Annabel and together we would go to the airport where we would disappear from New York and begin a new life. I parked my car and stepped into the port where I got the tickets under an hour and hid it carefully in the compartment area of my car. I was driving to the company when Michelle's call came through. She thundered, "Scott, where are you?!" "At the company, what's the problem?" I answered, trying as hard as I could to muffle the annoyance in my voice. "You didn't come home yesterday, how could you be at the office?" "I-" "Besides, tomorrow is our wedding. Why would Dad ask you to go to the company?? Didn't you guys already put someone in charge??" "I spent the night at the office and it wasn't my intention," I replied quietly, "As
Scott's POV"No, no, no!" I shouted as I watched the woman in the video about to push my little daughter into the pool."No, please!" I continued to beg.Ignoring my plea, my father asked, "Will you marry Michelle?" "Yes, yes I will, just get..get my daughter away from the pool!""Take her into the house," he ordered the woman who picked my daughter up and walked into the house.I breathed a sigh of relief."See? That's what you get when you decide to go against me, Scott." my father said, "Now, you have a wedding coming up."Grinning he added, "Let's go get you prepared."He snapped his fingers at the men that had beaten me up and they picked up and dragged me into the car. In my pathetic state, I realized the bizarre truth- I had to choose between Annabel and Samantha, my daughter and I'd just chosen Sam.My plans with Annabel has been destroyed and now she would never trust me again. I hope in the future, she would understand why I did what I did. * * *Annabel's POVEarlier this
Annabel's POVHow does he know I'm here? I wondered.As if he could hear my thought, he answered, "I tracked your location from your phone.""..." I was speechless."My driver told me that you didn't get into your friend's house. I became worried when Beatrice said you weren't at her place."I still did not know what to say. He asked, "Can I come in?"After a short hesitation, I moved aside for him to come in and closed the door behind him. He walked to the middle of the living room, looking around the place and then he turned to me."You got the place yourself?"I shook my head, "It's Scott's."His silence after that told me that he didn't like what he heard."You stay here with your," he paused and finished, "Ex-husband?"His tone was filled with disgust.He continued, "The man who turned a blind eye on you when you needed him the most? The man who could have helped your father in killing your daughter, for all we know?""Scott is not what you think he is," I spoke quietly, not in
Annabel's POVI opened the door and replied, "To the wedding."He looked pleased and said to me, "I'll gladly take you there." In a minute, we were on our way to the wedding. I sat quietly in the car and let the wind blow on my face. Each yard away, I kept on hoping that it isn't true. That something happened and Scott couldn't come home but he wasn't marrying Michelle while making me wait for him and after telling me that he wanted me back.Close to the church, there were several beautiful and expensive cars parked in a convoy and the front of the church was empty with the door locked.I still had hope. Maybe the wedding wasn't going on.I stepped out of the car without waiting for the masked man to park properly. He followed suit and stopped me."You can't go in," he said, "Without an invitation card."I paused to think."You said you'll help me," I said to him, "I know there's something you can do to make me get in.""Besides, I just want the church doors open. I'm not going in t
Myron's POVIt was just what I had anticipated. Every of my actions up until this moment was just to make her realize that I am the good one and Scott isn't. I wanted her to think that Scott had deceived her again and concretize her want for revenge in her head."There's no need to apologize, Annabel," I said softly, "I understood fully well that you were only acting according to your feelings. It must hurt to love someone who-""I do not love him anymore," she cut me off with a deep frown on her face, "And as long as we're together, what I shared with Scott shouldn't be discussed. I only want revenge now, nothing more."I nodded and held out my hand to her. Unlike the first time, she took it readily and without hesitation. We walked into my mansion and I had the house keeper make us lunch.At the table, I noticed that Annabel ate very little and didn't seem to have an appetite.I asked, giving her full attention, "Is something wrong?" "I just want to know how we intend on getting th
Annabel's POVI remained in my room and waited for the stranger to return. I already had the accessories he'd bought for me packed in different luggages. I did everything and anything to get me busy so I wouldn't think about my heartbreak.Anything to forget Scott, yet when there was nothing left to do I broke down on the bathroom floor and cried.It hurts so much.The man I love is now married to someone else and that's not all, he believes that I'm responsible for the death of our daughter. What I couldn't understand is why he had to come back right after divorcing me. Why did he come back only to betray my trust again?But I knew thinking wouldn't solve anything. It is even bad for my babies whom I'm going to love with uttermost care that they would never feel the brunt of not having their father around.I remained in the bath for few more minutes, nursing my wounded heart before I stepped out acting strong again.It was eight in the evening and the strange guy hasn't returned. I b
THREE YEARS LATERAnnabel's POVIt's been three years since I left New York, since I embarked on my quest for revenge, and since I gave up on everything that mattered to me.As I coursed gracefully through the tiled floors towards my husband's office, I felt thousands of eyes peering at me.They couldn't afford not to. Who wouldn't look at Natalia twice? The woman I have become is way different than who I really was. I'm no longer the meek Annabel who would cry at the slightest discomfort, I have my heart buried in the deepest part of my soul and only my twin boys get to see the sweetest side of me.To the entire world, Annabel is dead.The stranger who had given me everything I have now and who I got to know as Myron, easily faked my death and the whole world believed it, even Scott.It was the only way to get New York off Annabel. And now, I am Natalia- wife of Myron Wilson, mother of his twin boys and the founding CEO of one of the world's best wine industries.Myron made all of th
Annabel's POVAt the Davis' mansion, Mr Davis received us warmly and welcomed us to the dinner table. It wasn't long before Michelle and Vivian arrived. Vivian simply waved indifferently at me while Michelle gave me a wink.I looked around for a particular someone but couldn't find him at the table."I am glad that you honored my request for dinner, Mrs Wilson, especially after the accident that occured at my company." Mr Davis said.I smiled, "We're partners now, I do not have any reason to decline your request for dinner.""How has your recovery being? I apologize again."I shook my head as I placed the napkin on my thighs."It's nothing, Mr Davis." I waved it off, "It was only a circumstance. I am fully recovered now.""Very well then, let's have dinner." he declared and everyone began to eat.Despite the clinking of cutleries against the dish wares, the eerie atmosphere was obvious. The silence was loud and I couldn't help but be worried of Scott.I haven't set eyes on him since
Annabel's POVA week had past since the accident in the elevator. The shareholders meeting was rescheduled and I was introduced as the leading head of the Davis' Industries next to the CEO, Scott.With Scott still heading the company I could not take sole decisions in some certain areas however I could influence it strongly. I am not impatient too, infact, I like my revenge slow-burn.Only that, Myron has now become a leech on my skin. He follows me everywhere and wouldn't let me out of his sight. I wondered how dinner at the Davis' would pull through today."Mommy, mommy, mommy!" Ethan and Liam screamed in unison as they ran through the door and clasped my legs, looking up at me excitedly."Hey, cherries.." I giggled as I raised them both on my arms and settled on the couch, "I see school was fun today, hm?""So much fun, mommy!" exclaimed Ethan.Liam added, "Samantha's Dad took us on sightseeing..he got us a huge bowl of icecream after our fun!"My smile faded and in that instant, M
Annabel's POV"Maybe it's high time the world knows that she isn't my daughter."Michelle's words rang out a thousand times in my ears."What..what do you mean?" I demanded but she simply rolled her eyes and etched closer to me."I see you as a trusted friend, Natalia.. I've never really had one..so I hope you can keep this a secret." she explained."Yes..yes of course." I agreed immediately, "Well," Michelle took in a deep breath, "Did I tell you that Scott's ex-wife lost her child?."She continued, "Scott loved her very much but she was simply not what he thought her to be and after they lost their daughter, he adopted Samantha just to keep the memory of the unborn child alive.""Oh.." I said silently, "And you? He's.. he's never thought of having a child with you?"Michelle sighed deeply and was about to answer when the door to the room opened and Myron walked in."Hello, Mr Wilson," Michelle greeted, stepping away from me, "I'm glad to see that your wife is okay.""You should inf
Annabel's POVBright lights illuminated the room I was in. I could barely see anything when I opened my eyes. I sat up on the bed with a groan as a heavy ache came upon my head.I sighed and looked around me. There was no one in the room. I took in a deep breath and memories of being tossed like garbage in the elevator rushed through my mind.Now that I think of it, it was really a nightmare however it didn't feel so at that point in time and it's all thanks to Scott. He had put his life on the line and made sure I didn't sustain any hard injuries.I set my feet on the ground and begin to walk to the door. I should see him and know how he's doing. As my hand rested on the knob, the door opened and Myron stepped in.I drew back.He asked, "Where are you going?" "Is Scott here?" I asked, "I need to know if he's alright and thank him for saving-""That is not necessary, I have thanked him on your behalf. You don't have to go over to him." he cut me off abruptly, his expression dark and
Myron's POVI grabbed my car keys the moment Natalia hung up. I wouldn't let her continue to do more damage than she already has.I know she wants revenge but her relationship with Mr Davis is becoming suspicious and if I let her continue down that path she might expose herself before long.I slammed the car door shut and turned on the engine. Or maybe I'm only acting this way because I feel insecure. Still, I have every right to behave this way.I could never comprehend the idea of Scott and Annabel together. I have grown to love her so much that I can never do without her nor can I watch her in the arms of another arm.It was for this reason I never wanted us to come to New York and now that we're here, it is left to me to keep what is mine. Now that Annabel has managed to climb to the top of the stakeholders building in the Davis Industries, it means that there will be frequent contact between her and Scott.I swerved to the right, passing the speed limit as I tightened my hands ar
Annabel's POVI lifted my gaze to find Scott. I breathed in sharply, contemplating whether to use the elevator or not. It's already hard when he brings up all that Annabel stuff say less of us being in the same elevator."The meeting is happening on the last floor," his voice pierced my thoughts as his enchanting emerald eyes fell upon my legs, "Considering those high heels, you would only bruise those beautiful legs trying to take the stairs." I sighed and finally forced my legs into the elevator. My breath hitched as the doors closed silently. I couldn't help but ponder what fate was trying to do, bringing I and Scott this close even when I have decided to put the past behind me and get my revenge.Silence reigned and then,"I can forgive you for everything, Annabel but I don't think I can ever forgive you for destroying your lustre hair."I kept mute."Do you remember the night I proposed to you?" he continued, "When I told you how much I love your lustre hair next to how much I r
Natalia's POVI dropped the kids off at school today. The smiles on their faces made me very happy. I couldn't help but feel that I'd neglected them for too long, leaving Myron to play both the father and mother role.I chided myself, as I remained glued to the steering wheel, yet I believed that neglecting Ethan and Liam wasn't my intention. I had to get revenge on their father and the entire Davis family for taking my happiness away. Speaking of that, I'd successfully gotten Mr Davis to make me the highest shareholder in his company and this has not only driven a rift between him and Vivian but it has also given me a starting point on my revenge.I have to be at the Davis Industry now. I took in a sharp breath and began to reverse out of the parking lot when I saw a familiar face through the side mirror. It was the face of a little girl and she got closer and closer, I recognized her.Samantha.I was surprised to know that she attends same school with Ethan and Liam. I was about sa
Myron's POVAt this point, I was already thinking of a way to deport I and Annabel back to London. It was a complete mistake letting her come back here. She doesn't listen to me anymore and just does what she thinks is right and it is of no benefit to me. I downed my third bottle of Scotch and watched the pole dancers closely, trying to get my mind off Annabel's disobedience but it was what led me to the bar in the first place and I can't seem to put it off my head.I need to act fast. I have to find a way to return us back to London and after that, we're never stepping foot in this goddamn city again. I didn't even need to think of how Annabel doesn't see me anymore ever since she got busy with the Davis'.It's always, "Good morning, see you later!" or "I have business to catch up on!" Even the kids barely see her. She comes late from wherever she went, takes a quick shower and buckles up in bed ignoring my questions with a plea of, "Please Myron, I had a long day."I clutched at t
Annabel's POV"By anything, do you mean the way you murdered Mrs Elizabeth Davis just to become the second and only wife?"Staring at my face wondering how I knew, she did not immediately reply. Few seconds passed and then she stepped up and said, "Yes. I mean just that."I laughed haughtily as I returned to my seat, swiveling the chair as I stared at the furious woman in front of me.I replied, "You didn't think I came all the way here just to get killed, did you?"She scrunched up her face as she grimaced, "What do you mean?""Nevermind," I breathed, "You may excuse me now, I was studying just how to make Davis Industries become a better place when you barged in."After a long and hard look, she angrily picked up her bag and dashed out, slamming the door behind her. An immense satisfaction hit me. I never knew revenge could taste this sweet....Scott's POVI arrived home by dusk and walked into the mansion to find Samantha watching her favorite cartoon.Immediately she saw me, she