Annabel's POV"Where were you the entire day?" I asked. The abruptness of my question must have shocked him because his surprised expression showed that he was not expecting that question."At the company," he answered, looking away and adding under his breath, "Where else would I have been?""Your absence was unusual, Myron and even now, your calmness baffles me."He sighed, "I am deeply worried about Liam, Natalia. I thought prioritizing his wellbeing and then finding the criminal later would be the right thing to do. I'm sorry if I do not meet your expectations."All this while, he kept avoiding my gaze and his answer was not the least satisfying. Or perhaps I'm overthinking things. Myron would never plan an accident on Liam. Even though he is not his biological son, Myron cherishes my boys.Except the accident was not meant for Liam.I turned my gaze and stared at him again, my mind taking me back to the scene of the accident. For one thing, the accident was definitely planned.
Annabel's POVI glared at him, "You attempted murder, Myron!""I didn't do anything," he denied, "How could you accuse me of such, Natalia?""I know you, Myron," I answered, "I know what you're capable of. Out of jealousy, you tried to murder Scott.""Natalia, that was an accident for god's sake! Contrary to what you think, it could not have been planned. It could have happened unexpectedly. Perhaps the driver was distracted or something-""No, Myron." I whispered underneath my breath, "That was no accident. I saw it. There's no way in hell that the driver of that car knew that Liam would bolt unto the road suddenly. His target was Scott, and Liam got in the way. Not to mention the fact that there was no one else on that road except I and Scott and Michelle."Silence hung in the air as Myron stared at me with an expressionless face. "You're worked up, Natalia," he spoke calmly, "You need to rest."I shook my head pitifully at him."It better not be true, Myron," I told him, "I will h
Annabel's POVI smirked, "Oh, I am dead serious Princess."One of the executives spoke, "Mrs Wilson, you might be the top shareholder of the company but Mrs Davis has been helping to lead this company long before you joined it. She has every right to remain the advisor of this company.""And you must be her errand dog, Mr Gilbert?" I countered, "I'm sorry to break it to you but Mrs Davis here is no longer Mrs Davis. She is divorced."The Executives gasped while Scott simply shut his eyes and shook his head."Since I now have the final say in this company, she will resign her position as advisor immediately."Vivian looked towards Mr Davis with a plea in her eyes. Her body trembled when Mr Davis looked away and gave her no response.The fire bubbled up inside of me. I could describe how she felt very easily. I have felt it before, when she made me divorce Scott and then threw me out of the house.I helped her with the documents and handed her a pen. Our gazes locked and made sure she c
Annabel's POV "Well...uh.." she stuttered, "T-the shareholders are downstairs with the police. They want Mr Davis arrested!""Really?" I exclaimed, a smile liting up my face when I suddenly remembered and quickly got a hold of myself."Oh.. that's bad.." I said, pretending to look sad. I picked up my bag and slipped my phone into it. I would have to speak to Williams later.I said to the receptionist, "Let's go." The ground floor and the people on it was in total disarray. Somehow, the paparazzi had managed to force their way into the company and the guards and few cops around struggled to hold them off.The shareholders had come with some cops as well and their faces was anything but pleasant."We have all worked together," said Mr Davis to the shareholder, "Surely you should know that this is just a business loss that can happen to any company.""It is not a business loss, Mr Davis," the leader of the shareholders replied, "It is YOUR business loss and we are simply investors in y
Annabel's POVI was watching the news that evening for the umpteenth time. The one that clearly captured Mr Davis being cuffed and escorted into the police van and Vivian avoiding the cameras with her head bowed.A satisfied smile adorned my lips and I could not stop putting the video on replay. I am close to my goal. Soon, my late daughter and mother will rest in peace knowing that their death was avenged.I sipped my wine and wondered how Mr Davis was faring in jail. I had managed to cancel every grant for bail for the meantime but I knew it won't be for long.Still I was satisfied knowing that he would be spending tonight behind bars. That is where he truly belongs and until I make sure he gets sentenced there for life, my revenge will not be successful."Natalia," I lifted my gaze and found Myron descending from the stairs, "You're here. It's pretty late, won't you come to bed? You had a long day.""I'm alright. You don't need to wait for me," I told him, "I will be sleeping in a
Michelle's POV We were all seated in front of the TV however none of us could actually stare at it for long. It was humiliating and shameful to see those demeaning comment on our family. These comments came from reporters, bloggers, hateful people and of course, rivals. A day has passed since Mr Davis got arrested and yet none of us could summon the courage to even pay him a visit. The least we could do was call and send a message hoping his lawyer would get him out somehow. Having lived a life of luxury and none of shame and humiliation, this was certainly a difficult time for all of us. Nathan grunted as he picked up the remote and switched off the TV. Vivian was the first to speak, "I can't believe this is happening." "You wouldn't have had to believe it if y'all had believed me when I said that Natalia is Annabel." Scott replied. "What does Natalia have to do with this??" Nathan. hissed. "This has always been her plan. If you stop to think for a moment you would r
Annabel's POV "Mrs Wilson is here." the servant announced. I walked into the house majestically, their eyes settling on me. Unlike before, their gazes were filled with contempt, uncertainty and fear. But Scott's was filled with a mixture of love and anger. "The atmosphere is.." I paused and finished with emphasis "Tensed." Vivian shot up angrily, "What do you think you're doing here? What gives you the audacity to walk into this house after throwing my husband in jail?!" "Your husband?" I rolled my eyes, "Stop with that phrase, honey. If anyone should get out of this house it should be you. You have no right to be here." Her face turned red like a beetroot. "Excuse me?" Nathan interfered, "I won't have you walk into my home to insult my mother, Mrs Wilson." I chuckled, "But your mother started it. I came here in peace. In fact I came here to provide a solution to y'all's problem." I took the seat next to me and crossed my legs as they continued to stare at me.
Annabel's POV Scott was particularly displeased with selling the company. His facial expression darkened greatly and he had a hard time accepting it. "Your father has already given his consent," I told him, "If you sign the document too, he will be released from prison in no time and we can begin looking for buyers for the company." "Don't sign it, Scott!" shrieked Vivian, "There has to be another way!" Scott slowly lowered himself on the nearby couch as his eyes remained fixed on the document. "Since Dad has already given his consent, we all have no choice." Michelle said, "Scott might be the CEO but Mr Davis remains the sole owner and founder of the company." After a few minutes, Scott picked up a pen and sadly signed on the spot. Once done, he handed the document to me and walked up the stairs. I understood that he was deeply hurt for having to give the company away. When we were together, he spoke about the great things he would when he finally becomes the CEO. The
Annabel's POVI couldn't sleep.I couldn't stop thinking either. I kept on weighing possible options on Liam's abductor. My only enemies are the Davis and I only just revealed my true identity yesterday.Could it be possible that to strike back, they abducted my son? I didn't think it likely.And then there is Jaggers threatening me with the life of my sister. I ran my hands through my disheveled hair and sat upright on the bed.I hugged my knees together, whispering bits of prayers for Liam in my heart. I don't know what to do except wait for the abductor to call and demand for his desire. Only then might I be able to discern who this abductor could be.I looked around my room. Since the argument with Myron, I demanded that we sleep in separate rooms. However, right now I really need someone to be with. My thoughts would be the death of me.I got up and slipped my slippers on before walking out of the door. The lights in the house were switched off except for the one downstairs.I st
"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
"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
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, "
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
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
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
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..
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