Scott's POV "Do you mind taking off the shades?" the host asked and Natalia gave a small smile. Her fans behind us began to cheer for her to take off the shades. I was on the edge of my toes when her hands went up to her face and pulled off the shades. When she looked up, she looked straight at me. Current coursed through my veins as I slowly stood up from my seat. "No.." I whispered. "God...no.." I mumbled underneath my breath as my gaze locked on Natalia. The interview had paused at that moment because everyone's eyes were on me now. Fans behind were ravaging at me but right now no on else mattered because in this vast hall there is only I and Annabel. "Scott??" Nathan came and stopped beside me, "What's the problem?" Michelle yelled from her seat, "Scott you're interrupting the interview!" "No.." I breathed, my eyes still locked on the woman I thought has been dead. The woman whose eyes and smile has plagued my dreams for the past three years. "Scott??" Nathan tried to shak
Annabel's POVI thought I was ready to face the Davis'. Myron was close by to give me the courage I need. I started well with the interview however, I needed to know where the Davis' were seated. I needed to be sure that they were a part of this interview.And then my gaze fell on their table. It was a good thing I had my shades on because I teared up when I saw Scott. He didn't age at all, he was still the same hot, handsome guy I'd fell in love with.My heart beat doubled and I began to fidget underneath the desk. My voice broke as I answered most of the questions even though I was trying hard to keep it in.When I looked towards their direction again I was surprised to see Samantha leaning on Scott. I caught the resemblance and it wasn't long before I understood that Sam must be Scott and Michelle's daughter.I bit my lower lips as tears threatened to fall from my eyes. Even after three years, it still hurts when I think about it. After killing my poor daughter, they are happy with
Annabel's POV Myron rose to his feet, wiping the blood of the corner of his mouth. As much as I wanted to question him on Scott's assertions, I didn't want to give myself away. "Scott, you've to stop now!" Mr Davis ordered, grabbing hold of his son but Scott broke from his hold. He was furious as he glared daggers at Myron. Then he turned to me, "Annabel, you have no idea who this man is! He took all of your mother's assets and God knows what he's done with them!" "Mr Davis, I think you need to go home and rest." I said casually, "It appears that you've lost your mind." He chuckled, "No, Annabel, you are the one who has lost her mind. What do you think you're doing calling this man your husband?!" He came closer, "Where are my boys?!" My eyes widened and lips parted open but I quickly changed my expression. How did he know this? I told no one. No one knew I was pregnant before I left New York. "Mr Davis, I have no idea what you're talking about." "Oh, you will!" he smirked, "
Annabel's POVIt was twelve am at night but I wasn't asleep yet. I was standing in front of the curtained glass, deep in thoughts. Myron was in the shower and I was patiently waiting for him to explain what Scott had said.So he had my mother's assets?? The properties the Davis' took away from me. Why didn't he tell me?? I was about raging but took another glass to calm myself down. I do not know the truth yet.Scott could have said that to make me loose my guard.But then again, I wasn't so sure. The rage and fury on Scott's face appears in my mind each now and then. Besides, Myron did not deny the accusations. I heard the bathroom glass make a slow sound and I knew that he had stepped out. I didn't look back nor did I make any movement.About five minutes later, large arms wrapped around my waist pulling me in. I felt his bulge on my behind. He is always this way around me. When he began kissing my neck and shoulders, I stepped out of his grip.He looked surprised, "Is there someth
Annabel's POV"I thought I would be meeting with your father?" I said, ignoring his lustful look at my body. I clutched my bag tightly."He'll be here soon," he replied and gestured towards the dinner table.I turned on my heels and moved towards the area, sitting on the chair Scott pulled out for me. One by one the family descended from the stairs and greeted me cheerfully. In few minutes we were all seated, except Samantha who has been taken up the stairs by her nanny."Thank you for honoring the invitation, Natalia," said Mr Davis, "I hope you'll enjoy the food."I smiled and mouthed the words, 'thank you.'"And your husband?" Scott said sarcastically, "He didn't come with you for fear of being exposed?""Scott, please!" Vivian pleaded, "This is supposed to be a merry discussion.""So, Natalia.." Michelle began, "Have you ever been to New York?""I grew up here." I responded, "But I had to move to London few years back when my parents died.""Oh, that's sad," Michelle sympathized
Annabel's POV.My feet cringed at the smell of coffee but they cringed even more with the willingness to run and get out of here.But my will for revenge was stronger and I remained glued to my seat, inhaling the allergic scent of coffee.The eyes of the Davis' were on me, expecting a reaction or rejection of the coffee but none of that happened.Scott poured coffee into my cup and took the seat next to me."You know, Scott says Annabel is allergic to coffee." Nathan said to me, "Maybe you could have some to prove to him that he's wrong."I smiled, "I didn't know I would be coming here to prove myself.""It's just to shut Scott's big mouth up!" Michelle claimed as she drank her coffee.I'm glad for the impossibility to hear one's heartbeat. Otherwise, the Davis' would have perceived my fear quite easily.My hand shook as I picked up the cup of coffee and brought it close to my lips. Silence hung in the air while my heartbeat accelerated.My breathing became ragged when the scent whipp
Annabel's POV I woke up with a heavy bang inside my head the next morning. For a few minutes I couldn't make sense of who I am or who the man staring back at me is. I could only remember one name and I continued to repeat it until my memories came back. "Scott is not here, Natalia," Myron answered me, a deep frown settling on his face. I came to my sense and heaved a sigh while I held unto my head. "You shouldn't have done that," the scolding began, "You could have gotten yourself killed! If I had not arrived on time, the worse could have happened." I replied after some seconds, "As long as the Davis' are now sure that I'm not Annabel, I'll be fine." "Don't you do this again." his deep voice remained firm, "All of this is not worth losing your life." "I would do anything to get my revenge," I said, "Anything. Why should I keep living knowing that the people who re-wrote my whole life are alive and well?" "Because of your kids??" he mentioned and added, "And people who love yo
Annabel's POVI retracted my hand causing him to frown. He looked at his palm and then said to me, "Uhm..is there a problem Mrs Wilson or my hands are dirty?"I looked up at him with a smile and nodded, "Yes, they're dirty.""Ah, apologies if that's the case then! I was just excited to see you.""Enough, Jaggers. Give me the document!" Fabian ordered and took a close look at them."You will need to get the information of the shares from the files in your office, sir." said Jaggers.Fabian sighed. He looked like leaving me for a second could cost him his life. At last he rose from his seat,"I'll be right back, Natalia."I nodded and watched him leave. I picked my glass of wine and had a sip."Mr Jaggers." I called out loud, making him turn his gaze to me.I smiled and he smiled back, quite awkwardly.I hit the nail on the head and asked, "Where are my mother's assets?" "W-what?"I rose from the chair and stopped in front of him. I repeated, "Where are my mother's assets?""Mrs Wilso
Annabel's POV"Strip, Natalia." "No," I whispered, tears streaming down my face, "Stop this nonsense, Myron.""No! I won't!" his voice got even louder as he glared widely at me, "I won't stop! Why should I be the one to do that, huh? Did I not warn you never to be seen near that man again? What did you do? You dismissed my warnings! You took me for a fool!""Please.." I trembled, "Please Myron..I told you.." I sobbed, "I went with him because of the kids.""I don't care! What I care about is that you prove to me that you're truly over Scott. I want you to prove to me that you are really my wife."I shook my head, stepping back and saying "I don't want to."He chuckled as he flung his trousers away, leaving only his briefs, "Why not, Natalia? Have I not given you enough time? Tell me why I'm so different from Scott?""This..this is not about him.." I explained, "I don't want to be involved with any man anymore.""But you just spent the day in the arms of your Ex," he noted with a scow
Annabel's POVThey had just seen me come out of the car. I registered the shock on the face of Michelle and the fury on Myron's face.I quickly pushed the kids into the car as I didn't want them to witness the volcano waiting to erupt.Myron and Michelle began to walk towards us. I met them at a distance, stopping them from getting anywhere near the car.Myron grabbed my arm in a fit of rage."Don't you dare hurt her!" Scott's deep voice warned as he came between us breaking Myron's grip on my arm."You bastard!" Myron swore just before he placed a blow on Scott's face. Scott staggered, regained his balance and returned the blow. The men engaged in fisticuffs despite I and Michelle's effort to stop them.By the time the guards from the company arrived to hold them off, both men had been badly injured.Myron looked even more furious as he glared daggers at Scott. As I stood behind him, I couldn't help but blame myself for the present event. I shouldn't have gone with Scott and the kids
Myron's POV I had an eerie feeling when Natalia did not return after an hour. Despite my effort to stop the suspicious thoughts in my head, they still found a way to get in. They eventually led me into my closet and out of the house, on the way to the Davis' Industry. Since the boys are now with Scott, it was right for me to think that Natalia might be obliged to walk into Scott's nest with the boys as her excuse. And I would not let that happen, not when I have come this far. It also surprised me that Natalia has begun to suspect Samantha's birth. Of course I knew Sam isn't Michelle's daughter however she is Natalia's 'unborn child' that she thinks is dead. I was the mastermind behind it all. I had ordered my father not to harm the child so we could use it to blackmail Scott. My plan worked perfectly as Natalia never suspected Scott was being threatened into fighting against her. Everything I have done until now is only to hurt my father and the Davis family for the cruel to
Annabel's POVI called out to them, "Wait."I knew this was a wrong thing to do- letting Scott and the kids make me lose focus on my revenge. But then another part of me was reaching out to my boys, to have them in my arms again, to hear them laugh and watch them play.It was already hard that I had to give them up for my revenge, perhaps a few hours with them wouldn't hurt?I drew in a sharp breath and said, "Just a few hours.""Yay!" the boys threw their hands up, smiling gleefully while Samantha's olive eyes simply glowed brighter.I turned to my driver, "Park the car in the garage and hang around. I will be back in some hours.""B-but, madam-" the driver hesitated, fear written all over his face."What is it?""The boss, Mr Wilson ..what if-""He's at the house and he's aware I came to the company to run some things. He wouldn't come here or at least, I'll be back before he does."The driver was not fully convinced but I turned and walked into Scott's car. The kids were at the bac
Annabel's POV"You're staring into space again." Myron's voice interrupted my thoughts.I blinked twice and came down to earth. "It has only been three days without the boys and you're slowly losing your mind," he paused and added, "Are you sure you made the right decision?"I shut my laptop and sighed, "Yes. I made the right decision and of course I'll miss the boys. The house feels so empty without them.""Well, you made your choice clear." he replied, "You have the revenge."I nodded, "Mr Davis informed me that his lawyer is completing the process of the divorce. Vivian signed it eventually.""So what's the next plan?""To crumble the company." I answered and rose from my seat towards my closet where I debated on which gown to wear."My chip has requested some codes I need to provide him with in order for the other chip to hack successfully into the industry." I explained as I finally picked a yellow flare gown."Where did you get these.." Myron paused and finished, "...chips from
Annabel's POV"The custody of the children will be given to Mr Scott Davis on the grounds that Mrs Natalia Wilson will have the weekends with them."I wanted to jump and express my happiness but I remembered the current state of my mental health and so I could only wear a smile."This verdict does not imply that the children belong to Scott," the Judge added, "It is only a temporary way out due to Mrs Natalia Wilson's health which must be put first before anything else."The Judge rose, "I am sure that Mrs Natalia Wilson will revisit this case once her health is balanced.""Court Arise!!" While we arrived outside the courtroom, reporters surrounded I and Myron asking different questions."Please deliver all your questions to my secretary's email." I told them and struggled my way out with the help of the guards.Miss Donna arrived with the kids just in time. "You don't have to hand them to Scott yourself," Myron suggested, "Miss Donna can hand them over or even I can.""No," I disag
Annabel's POV "Restrain him!" the Judge ordered. The police present held unto Scott but he was beyond control. He had lost his temper and it was obvious why. He could see himself winning the case and custody of the boys however, he cannot win custody without first proving that I am infact Annabel. That way, he would be killing two birds with one stone. He never thought that I'd outsmart him this way. "Let me go!" he screamed at the Police, "Can't y'all see she's pretending? She's-" "Mr Scott Davis," boomed the voice of the Judge, "If do not return to your seat this instant, you will be filed with contempt of court." Scott brushed the hands of the Police away, took a long, painful look at me before Michelle came and pulled him away. Everyone watched at the Judge scribbled away on his note. Few minutes later, he lifted his head and spoke, "I will have to deliberate on this matter with the council before reaching a decision," he announced, "For this reason, this hearing will cont
Annabel's POVThe next day, Myron walked into the room while I was busy going through the children pictures from the orphanage."Miss Donna told me you asked her to pack the boys' luggages." he began, "Are you really giving them up to Scott?"I nodded and answered, "Yes. Tomorrow is the hearing. I will withdraw from the case and willingly hand the kids to him.""Natalia please you have to carefully think this through," he told me, "I can handle this for you. There's still a chance that you'll win the case.""Only if you go bloody," I finished for him, "Involving innocent people into this. Look, Myron, I'll be fine. I will have the kids for the weekends and continue my revenge. I won't let Scott stop me."I added, "Also, I need you to prepare a fake divorce paper with my and your signature.""Why?""I had to tell Mr Davis that we're divorced so he could speed up his divorce with his wife." I answered, "He might need further proof so please help me get it ready. I will show it to him to
Annabel's POV The corner of my lips crept up in a small smile. I called Miss Donna to help with chairs in the garden downstairs and some snacks. I had a feeling that this private investigator of mine has something I could benefit from and I needed something to take my mind away from the decision I had just taken. While the investigator waited for me at the garden, I spoke with Miss Donna. "Where are the kids?" "In their room, ma'am." she answered, "In front of their favorite TV show. They were eager to see you when they arrived. Do you want me to inform them that you're-" "No." I answered, "Don't." She nodded slowly and continued with her work while I returned to the garden, taking my seat opposite the man. "I never quite got your name?" "William." he responded "Right. What did you find on Samantha Davis?" "In order for you to believe that I actually ransacked the ten orphanages in New York, I managed to a get a copy of all the children who got adopted in the exac