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Annabel's POV

"What?" my lips hanged open, "You can't be serious, Scott!"

"I am." he confirmed his words, adding, "My wife cannot take my father to court and I would not lift a finger."

"Don't make me choose between you and our daughter! I am doing this for her!" I gritted my teeth as tears threatened to fall.

"No, I think you've lost your mind and since you've refused to come to your senses let's see whether you'll lose me as well." he said and walked out of the dinner table with Michelle following behind him.

Nathan got up and left as well, leaving I and Mr Davis and Vivian who chuckled softly.

"Haven't you done enough, Annabel?" she grinned "You're starting to look mentally ill."

"I won't stop until I have exposed you both." I retorted.

Mr Davis rose from his chair and stopped in front of me.

"You're done grieving your mother and daughter so quick?" he asked as he lit a cigarette, "Stop this now, Annabel."

"No, you started this." I paused and added, "I'll end it."

Mr Davis closed the distance between us and said, "After what has happened, you still dare to go against me?"

He continued, "Who do you want to lose next? Your sister?"

My brows shot up and I replied, "I do not have a sister."

Mr Davis and Vivian glanced at each other and laughed. Without another word they left me standing there, confused.

...

It was a day before the court proceedings. Mr. Jaggers had asked that I find some evidence to help us secure a win.

I came out of my room at noon and found the whole house quiet. They must have gone to the company. Now would be the best time to search Mr. Davis' study for anything that could help me.

I got into his study and began to ransack through the files and shelves. An old slip fell out of nowhere. The rusty texture caught my attention and I picked it up and stared at it.

It was an autopsy report. Why would Mr Davis keep an autopsy report?

I scrolled through it.

Name- Elizabeth Davis

Relation- Wife

Cause of death- Suffocation

I gasped. The owner of this autopsy report is Scott's mother and Mr Davis' first wife. Scott told me she had fallen ill and died a natural death, it was what his father had told him however right here on my hand is the real truth.

She was suffocated. She was murdered and I'm damn sure it would be the doing of Mr Davis and Vivian.

I returned to my room and could not wait for nightfall. I rushed to Scott's room when I was sure he was back.

"What are you doing here?" he demanded furiously as he pulled off his tie and kicked off his shoes.

I stepped further into the room, ignoring his indifference.

"I came to prove my innocence to you." I answered, looking away from his thick abs and chest.

He ran his hand through his hair, "If you're gonna act crazy, you should leave."

"It's about your mother, Scott."

He turned to me sharply, his olive eyes brightened.

"What are you talking about? My mother's been dead, Annabel."

"I found this," I gave to him, "- in your father's study."

I heard footsteps behind me and then Nathan poked his head through the door and was surprised to see me with Scott.

He walked into the room.

"I see you both are making up." he smiled and stopped by Scott, "What are you looking at?"

Nathan exclaimed, "Whose report is this?"

"It's Scott's mother," I answered, "I found it in Mr Davis' shelf. He lied to you. She did not die a natural death. She was murdered."

I waited, hoping for him to say something. Most of all to pull me into that muscular chest and tell me that he believes me.

But none of that happened. He simply tossed the paper on his bed and said,

"Get out of my sight, Annabel."

"B-but, Scott?"

"I didn't think you would stoop this low. I have lost all respect for you, Annabel!"

"Scott -"

"Leave!" his voice reverberated through my body, "I hope you've called off the case, Annabel. If not prepare for our divorce!"

I stood there, rooted to the spot, staring at the man my heart beats for. The man who had once made me the happiest person on earth.

"I said leave!" he repeated but I remained. I don't know why, but my feet didn't want to obey me.

He strode to me, grabbed my arm and helped me to the door. He pushed me out and slammed the door shut on my face.

I cried myself to sleep and prepared for the court case the next morning. The Davis' were already on seat when I arrived.

I greeted my lawyer who smiled at me warmly and the case began. Mr Davis hired the best lawyer for he handled the first part of the case expertly. My lawyer tried his best however the Judge felt that without evidence my claim would remain invalid.

I took to the witness box and narrated what had happened that night and how I came across the real report of late Mrs Elizabeth Davis.

We were winning when suddenly the Judge asked to authenticate the autopsy report and I realized, to my horror, that I'd forgotten the autopsy report with Scott.

From the witness box, I called out to him.

"Scott please come out here and tell the court of the autopsy report I'd shown you yesterday!"

"My Lord," I said, "Please pardon me. I forgot the report with Scott!"

"If the mentioned person can testify to that and by tomorrow, present this report and the report is authenticated then we will consider looking into Governor Davis' case!" declared the Judge.

Happiness like a river flooded through me. I'm finally avenging my mother and daughter's death!

I watched Scott step out. I was glad! At least he was believing in me!

I saw the horrific look on Mr Davis' face and I felt triumphant already.

I stepped out of the box for Scott to take place. Our fingers brushed and I felt the spark I felt the first time we met.

"Your honor!" Scott began, "I did not receive any autopsy report from THIS WOMAN.."

My whole world came crashing down..

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  • Ex-Wife's Revenge: Love Me Again, Dear Husband    S E V E N

    Scott's POVThe doctors did not let me through the hospital room no matter how much I pleaded. I remained outside, pacing and panicking. I'd overreacted and I cursed myself for that. I turned and found my dad and stepmom walking towards me. Before they could get to me, I walked hastily towards my dad, grabbed his collar and hit him hard against the wall."Are you happy now?!" I shouted as I gritted my teeth, "How do you feel making me do all of this, you bastard?!" "Stop it, Scott!" cried Vivian, "He's your father!"Calling this inhumane and selfish man my father only aggravated the anger I felt in my heart. I tightened my grip on his collar."I curse the day you became my father!" I said to his face but this man simply laughed and stared at me like all that anger meant nothing.He said, "Do you not want to see your daughter and your dear Annabel again?"Upon hearing that, I let go off his collar as much as I hated to."Good boy," he nodded while grinning, "So shove all that anger d

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  • Ex-Wife's Revenge: Love Me Again, Dear Husband    E I G H T

    Annabel's POVI was wheeled into the theatre while I heard Scott screaming for the doctor to let him in. After much talking, they finally shut the door on his face."Ahh.." I screamed as I bit on my lower lips to ease the pain. I felt a syringe go into my arm and few moments later, the pain gradually reduced. "Don't worry," the female doctor casually rested her hand on my arm, "You'll be fine."I saw the nurses prepare for scan. I looked around confused and said to the doctor, "What's wrong with me?"She smiled softly and answered, "You're two months pregnant dear and you need to pay extra care to your children's health."I squeezed my face as the nurses lifted my shirt and pressed the scan instrument on my belly.I asked the doctor, "Children??"She nodded as she ordered the nurses to pull the monitor closer for me to see. My lips parted as I watched two little foetus developing inside of me. "I can't tell you their sex yet but I could guess you'll be having fraternal twin, Mrs Dav

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  • Ex-Wife's Revenge: Love Me Again, Dear Husband    N I N E

    Annabel's POV"That was quick!" said Mr Davis as he stopped few meters away from where I stood, he smirked, "You should use this opportunity to help yourself to the rehab center, Annabel."I chuckled despite myself, "That is where you will be in the future, Mr Davis. In fact if you ask me, the likes of you should rot in hell instead of a rehab center."He waved his hand in the air with a grin, "I have more important things to do than stand here and argue with a divorcee."He turned around with Vivian following behind like a puppet. He said, "C'mon Scott, let's go get you ready."I wondered, ready for what?My gaze fell on Scott as he followed behind. Suddenly, he stopped and looked back just in time to see the tears forming in my eyes.I was not ashamed of it. I wasn't also willing to hide it. I wanted him to see how much he's hurting me and remember this look when I eventually get my revenge.A part of me hoped he would apologize and tell me once again how much he adores me. Howeve

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    Annabel's POV."Are you Annabel Davis?" I lifted my gaze to find a man on mask. He was dressed in a blue suit and through his mask, I could see his ocean eyes that deeply complimented his suit.About 6ft tall with the hair similar to Scott's jet black, this stranger's features are well built and muscular except I couldn't see his face.What is he doing outside the Davis' property? Considering the fact that I was looking into my phone, I couldn't see where he came from.Tucking my phone behind me, I demanded, "Who are you and how do you know my name?" He slipped his hand into his pocket and answered calmly, "I'm just an unfortunate person like you. As for your name, who doesn't know you after the court case?""You seem to have been tailing me, whoever you are."Despite the mask on his face, I could bet that he was smirking when he said, "Let's get your arm treated before all of this unnecessary exchange.""Unnecessary?" I repeated, stopping him in his track, "You expect me to trust a

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  • Ex-Wife's Revenge: Love Me Again, Dear Husband    E L E V E N

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  • Ex-Wife's Revenge: Love Me Again, Dear Husband    T W E L V E

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    Scott's POV"Myron Wilson?" My dad shrugged and tossed me another file, "What does it matter if you've never heard the name? After the agreement, he'll become a puppet to me."I shook my head and shut Myron's file, my dad is fond of looking down on others. I could care less, I just need to find Annabel. "The second file contains all of the properties willed to Annabel," he explained, "Once he signs it, he'll be in control however we'll still own it."I shut the file as well and rose from the couch."When will I get to see my daughter?" I asked, "I did all you asked, I want my daughter back now!""Don't pressure me, Scott," he warned, "Your daughter is safe and until I am sure you deserve her, I'll give her to you.For all I know, Annabel is still in the city and you're still in love with her." Without waiting another second, he left the office and slammed the door behind him.* * *Annabel's POVMiss Donna woke me up the next morning. Extremely tired from the events of days ago, I

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  • Ex-Wife's Revenge: Love Me Again, Dear Husband    N I N E T Y - F I V E

    "Samantha-" he began, paused and continued, "Samantha is Annabel's daughter."Vivian and Michelle's eyes widened and their lips parted in surprise. Silence hung in the air for a moment, their eyes locked on him in a defiant manner.Vivian swallowed and asked "What do you mean, George?" "I'm sorry... I'm sorry I kept this from you both. Since we'll be working for the same thing now I just thought to come clean and hold back any more secret." Mr Davis apologized but both women were not having it.Vivian thundered again, "What do you mean Sam is Annabel's child?!"Stuttering to himself, Mr Davis could pass for a crazy man. "I...I should have just killed the baby back then...I..I shouldn't have kept it alive." "Are you...are you saying that-" Michelle stammered, paused and continued, "Are you saying that Samantha is..is Annabel's unborn child whom we thought died?"Mr Davis was slow to reply but he eventually nodded his head.Michelle sank to the ground dejectedly. Ever since Annabel's

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    "Yes," Mr Davis agreed, "She was the one who took Annabel out years back.""And I believe she can do it again," Michelle said as a matter of fact, "We have to get the company back!"Mr Davis nodded and said after a moment of silence, "I have no idea how to reach Vivian.""I have done that already," Michelle told him, "She is on her way here."True to Michelle's words, Vivian soon arrived. Mr Davis was up on his feet with a remorseful look on his face but Vivian did not spare him a glance."Why did you want me here, Mich?" she said with a straight face, "We could have spoken at a restaurant or somewhere else? I really did not want to step my foot in this mansion ever again."Michelle went to her and held her hands, "I'm glad you did. Look, Aunt we are in serious danger.""I guessed so," Vivian said, "You sounded like someone came back from the dead over the phone.""Someone did come back from the dead." Michelle confirmed.Vivian stared at her, "What do you mean?""Annabel is alive, Au

  • Ex-Wife's Revenge: Love Me Again, Dear Husband    N I N E T Y - T H R E E

    Annabel's POVI answered with shaky voice, "Hello?""Mommy??" came a child's cry."Liam!" I screamed into the phone, tears running down my cheeks. "Liam, Cherry..where are you?"Scott and Myron drew closer to me upon hearing my words. Scott motioned for me to put the phone on speaker which I did."Mommy!!" Liam screamed again."Oh God.." I trembled hearing the cry of my son, "It's Liam..it's my son..""Who are you?!" I sobbed, "What do you want? Name it. Any amount. Just please don't hurt my son, I beg of you.""He must really mean a lot to you.." the distorted voice spoke."Please-" I begged as I trembled in Myron's arms. "He's.. he's not fully recuperated yet. He's just a child. Why would you abduct a helpless boy?!""Because I want the same thing as you." the voice paused and added, "Revenge.""Revenge?" I repeated, "I..I don't know who you are but I know for..for certain that I have never done anyone wrong unless they deserve it.""You think I care about that?" the voice boomed, "

  • Ex-Wife's Revenge: Love Me Again, Dear Husband    N I N E T Y - T W O

    Annabel's POVWhere is my son?"Nurse!" I screamed as I stormed out of the room. "Where's my son?! My son.. he's not here! There's no one in the room!!" Nurses on the grand floor rushed to me upon hearing the screams. One of them held me."What's the matter, Mrs Wilson?" "Where is my son?! Where is Liam?" I fumed, struggling out of the nurses' grip."Ma'am please relax. This is a hospital and your screaming is against hospital rules." the second nurse said to me."Are you insane?" I barked, "My son is missing and you are lecturing me on hospital rules?? Do I look like I give a fuck about the rules?!""Madam please-""Where is Liam?!""He should be in the room, Madam." the nurse replied, "I'm sure nothing has happened to your son.""There is no one in there," I told her, "Come look for yourself."I took her arm and dragged her along, forcing her into the room. A clear scan of the room showed that it is empty."He's not here." I repeated, my voice breaking, "Where is my son?"The nurs

  • Ex-Wife's Revenge: Love Me Again, Dear Husband    N I N E T Y - O N E

    Annabel's POV"Yes, father and I am not bluffing! I can prove it!" Michelle said.I straightened up and stared at her, "What are you talking about, Mich?""Admit it!" she screamed while Scott held her back, "You are Annabel. You have been deceiving us all this time! You were never dead! And to think I was your biggest fan! You made a fool of us.""Natalia," Mr Davis started, "What is she saying?"I turned to him, "I have no idea, Mr Davis.""You liar!" Michelle exclaimed as she broke out of Scott's grip and attacked me. Luckily, she was pulled back by Mr Davis.He thundered, "Stop this madness, Mich or you will regret it!" "Dad, please believe me! This woman is Annabel! The same Annabel you never wanted for your son, Scott! The same Annabel that you hated from the very core of your being!""You never believed Scott when he made this claims," Mr Davis said, "What has happened?"I turned to the lawyers and told them they could leave. Considering Michelle's rage, I knew that my cover wa

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    Michelle's POVMichelle gasped as she rummaged for her phone, "No! I must stop them from selling the company!" I paced back and forth, my phone pressed to my ear waiting impatiently for Scott to pick up however the phone continued to ring with no response.Trembling, I continued to dial the number but the call went unanswered after numerous attempts."Pick up your damn phone, Scott!" I screamed as I dialed the number once more and once again, it went unanswered.Tears filled my eyes as I searched for my father-in-law's number. My hands trembled and the phone fell to the ground.I picked it up and dialed the number but it also went unanswered. However, his location was visible. In panic, I ran up the stairs and grabbed my purse.I walked out of the house in haste and settled into my car. I connected the GPS to Dad's phone, started the engine and began to drive out, I could only pray that the company has not been sold out."Please God....please," I whispered underneath my breath as I

  • Ex-Wife's Revenge: Love Me Again, Dear Husband    E I G H T Y - N I N E

    Michelle's POV"Yes, Mrs Davis. I called to inform you that it is being delivered to your house as you requested." My breath caught in my throat. All week I have anxiously waited for the DNA result. Now that it has arrived, I could barely feel my skin."Hello, ma'am? Are you still there?" the Doctor's voice brought me out of oblivion and I pressed the phone to my ear.I responded, "Yes..yes, Doc. I will be expecting it. Th-Thank you."My anxiety grew worse the moment I ended the call. I could not stay put. Despite my trembling body, I continued to pace, biting my fingers anxiously.The silence in the house did not help as well. Since we could barely afford our luxurious lifestyle, most of the servants have been dispatched save for the cook.I stopped abruptly as my gaze fell on the grand stairs. Suddenly, Annabel appeared. Startled, I moved a step back and crashed on the small stool behind me, falling to the ground.My lips parted and my eyes widened. "This..this has to be a dream..

  • Ex-Wife's Revenge: Love Me Again, Dear Husband    E I G H T Y - E I G H T

    Scott's POVTo everyone's amazement, he ordered, "You will get your things and leave my house this instant!" Michelle gasped. I stepped forward."Dad, what's the problem?"He shot me a dead gaze and thundered, "The problem?? You're really asking me what's the problem?""I spent hours in that disgusting cell! Never have I ever thought that I would stay in there someday and what did y'all do?" he pointed at a sobbing Vivian, "Especially her?? What did she do?""You always claim to be my biggest support system, you have pretended like you could never live without me but all that was just for the fame and money!"Vivian sobbed, "That's not true, George.""Really?" he continued to rant, "Tell me, what have you done since the moment the company lost its shares?" "....." Vivian's reply came in sobs."Nothing. Absolutely nothing!" my father answered the question himself, "Now that I have lost half my wealth, you suddenly don't want to be seen near me. Not even a visit at the station. It is

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    Annabel's POV"Hello, Annabel." the figure grinned, "I thought I should say hello." My lips parted in surprise and disbelief appeared in my eyes. I looked around to make sure no one else was on the street."What the fuck are you doing here, Jaggers?" I gritted my teeth.He grinned as he stepped out of the shadows, "Why so surprise? Am I not allowed to pay my late client's daughter a visit?""Don't fuck with me." I cursed, "Why are you here? How did you even get my address?""That is not important," he replied, "After how you reshaped my entire life by stripping me off my license months back, did you really not expect me to make a comeback?""Don't be silly, Jaggers" I told him, "You and I know very well that I was merciful to you by revoking your license when infact the right place you should have been is behind bars for forging my mother's signature and selling her shares to the Davis!""You were mentally ill," he shrugged, "How could I have trusted you with your mother's assets?"I

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