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 POVI was excited to receive this message from Mr. Davis. It meant that he must have considered giving me what I requested for. On second thoughts, I wondered why my secretary did not inform me of his messages. I scrolled through my phone and called Claire."Good morning, ma'am." her voice came through."Morning, Claire. No messages from Mr. Davis??""N-no, ma'am. None at all.""When did you start lying to me?" I asked, disappointed, "I received messages from him to my private number this morning and he lamented on his messages left unattended.""Why did you not inform me?""Please madam..forgive me," she pleaded with a shaky voice, "I..I really wanted to inform you however the..the boss warned me not to. I..I had no choice.""The boss?" I repeated, "You mean, my husband?""Yes ma'am..please forgive me!""It's fine, Claire but the next time you do this I'll have you fired immediately!" I warned and ended the call afterwards.I stepped into the bath and had a quick shower. I
Annabel's POVI found Mr Davis already waiting for me at the location he'd texted. Looking around, I found the entire restaurant empty with just a table occupied by I and Mr Davis.He must be really serious about me. It's a good thing, I thought as I exchanged greetings with Mr. Davis who rose on his feet and pulled out the chair for me."Thank you." I said as I took my seat."I'm glad you came alone, Natalia." he said to me, "I hope you didn't get any trouble on the way?""None except me wondering why a married man wants to meet with me privately," I answered, "Looking around, it's not hard to tell that you bought this entire restaurant."Mr Davis chuckled, "Ah, c'mon Natalia. Quit the formalities." he drew close and held my hand, "You know the reason why I called you here."I replied, "I'm not so sure."He grinned, "I guess beautiful women like you love playing hard to get."I sipped my wine, "Hard to get? Did you not think that you might not be pushing the right buttons?"He stared
Scott's POV "You might want to sit down." I said to him but Jaggers suddenly walked to me and grabbed my arm. "We can't talk here," he spoke quickly, "We need somewhere more safe and secure." I quickly understood what he meant so I phoned my driver parked at a distance. When the car arrived, we got into it and left the park. Several meters away, I asked the driver to stop and then told him to leave. "I will call for you few minutes from now." I said to him and as he shut the door, silence rented the air. "I..I thought she..she is dead." Jaggers said, "She..she looks nothing like Annabel. I..I still don't believe it's her." "It's her." I replied, "She's changed everything about her to hide her identity." "Including faking her death all those years ago?" I nodded Jaggers chuckled, "All this to get back at us?" "We hurt her." I said despite myself, "And she resorted to this following Myron's advice." "I'm afraid, with the way she's moving, she could hurt herself." Jaggers tho
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
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
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
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
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