Annabel's POV After an hour at the shopping mall, we moved to a beauty spa where this stranger spent thousands just to get my skin rejuvenated and my hair washed and properly treated. While staring at my reflection in the mirror, I glanced at him answering the umpteenth call since we walked into the spa. I wondered if he is some kind of CEO. He seems wealthy and influential, and the likes of him is what I need to get my revenge against Scott and his father. "Ready?" he asked, stopping few meters away and I nodded. Surprisingly, he gave me his arm and I placed my hand in it as we walked out together and back into his car. After some minutes drive, we stopped in front of a mansion. I did not get out immediately and he didn't either. "I appreciate the kind gesture," I spoke breaking the silence, "-but my lawyer has things sorted out for me. Once my mother's properties have been transferred, you wouldn't need to go out of your way to keep helping me." "I'm not going out of my w
Scott's POV I had to act non-chalant for the sake of my daughter. I had no choice but to divorce Annabel and agree to a marriage to Michelle.When Annabel was thrown out of the house, I ordered a man from a private source to watch over her, give her a house to stay and make sure to keep her safe. However, since then I have not had the opportunity to call him.In order not to attract my father's attention, I must keep away from anything that could get him suspicious. For this reason, I stuck to following Michelle around, getting pre-wedding photos and purchasing whatever she thinks is nice.Getting her hair fixed, I stepped outside and quickly pulled out my phone to call the guard I'd placed in charge of Annabel."Well? Is she okay?" I asked the moment the call went through.The voice on the other end took few seconds to reply. When it eventually did, it was muffled voices that I couldn't quite place."Speak to me properly, will you?!" I shouted into the phone."I couldn't find her,"
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
Annabel's POV"If you would agree to marry me," I paused at that moment and he withdrew from the embrace at the same time. Slipping his hands into his pocket, he studied my expression."Don't get me wrong," he explained, "I'm not taking advantage of your situation, Annabel. I just don't want people wagging their tongues and-""I totally understand," I cut him off, "I'm sorry but, marriage isn't what I need right now. I'll be visiting an old friend today and see if I can move in with her, I don't want to keep being a burden.""You're not a burden, Annabel. I already told you, I'm only helping you get your revenge as I'll be getting mine as well. Staying alone isn't the best option. You'll be endangering your friend by doing that."However I remained adamant, "I don't think I'd be in danger so long as my location wouldn't be revealed. I appreciate you looking after my wellbeing but I think I can take it on from here."I couldn't tell his expression because of the mask on his face. Aft
Annabel's POVAfter Mr. Strange's condition for us to get married and Miss Donna's harassment earlier this morning, I finally made up my mind to leave the house.If Jaggers had not betrayed me and created a fake will where my mother transferred her properties to the Davis', I wouldn't have needed help from that strange man.If I need help from him it would be to defeat the Davis' and I still plan on going back however, only after I'd established myself with my own money. The strange man only wanted us to get married so I could have the legal right to his money. If I had mine, I don't think he would do that.The car screeched in front of a little house and I alighted from the car. All through the way, I've been calling Beatrice's number however it wasn't going through.I hope she still lives here. I stood in front of the gate and pressed the bell switch multiple times however there was no response. When I turned, I found the driver still waiting.I asked him, "Is there a problem?" "No
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
"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
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