Annabel's POVIn a millisecond, he had taken my gown in his hands and torn it to shreds. I panicked, my hands holding his broad shoulders to keep him from leaning in."Myron, get off me!" I gave a quiet scream, not wanting to wake my kids however Myron was beyond control."Not today, Annabel!"He took both my hands and pinned them above my head. My eyes widened as I stared up at him, frightened."It's been three years," he groaned, "Three long years Annabel. I thought after what happened with Scott all you needed was time. I have given you time yet you keep drawing away from me! What do you want me to do?! Just tell me. What do I do to make you love me?!"The room became so silent, that I could hear my own heartbeat. I bit my lower lip before I spoke.Tearing my gaze away from him, I said, "Let me go, please." After a moment of hesitation, Myron got off me and walked out of the room slamming the door with a thud. I stared at my damaged gown and even though I felt like crying to let
Scott's POV"Mommy."I went quiet for a moment. Samantha has never asked me for her mother. Besides, to her Michelle is her mother. Could it be that she is missing her?"Mommy is probably downstairs," I answered her, "I'll get her so you can speak to her."I placed a soft kiss on her forehead and attempted to leave but her tiny hands wrapped around my sleeves. I stopped and turned back.Her olive eyes shimmered with tears. I instantly became concerned. "Hey, cherry," I scooped her in my arms, "What's the matter?? I was about to get mommy for you."Sam hesitated and then she shook her head, "Not that mommy, my real mommy.""What??" I exclaimed, the pitch of my voice causing her to wince. I pulled her in again, urging myself to calm down."Samantha what are you saying?" I tried to make my voice tender, "Who told you this?""Grandpa," she answered, "He said mommy ain't my real mommy."I tightened my fist. It turns out that Dad has been feeding Samantha's head with bullshit."I want my m
Myron's POVI couldn't mask my surprise when Annabel threw her arms around me in happiness. This would be the first time she's ever hugged me and I did not waste the moment.I hugged her back too, my trembling hands resting on her thin waist. Just when I was getting lost in her scent and savoring in the hour, she broke away from the hug still looking unbelievably at the documents."I can't believe it, Myron!" she shrieked excitedly, "How..how did this happen?"I paused and quickly thought of something, "Uhm..it just happened. My secretary received the invitation and I brought it down to you."But that was a lie. Since she was really mad at me, I figured that the only way to get her anger gone would be to get the damn invitation. So I worked my way around it."Oh, this means a lot Myron! The whole of New York would be there to watch my interview! Mr Davis and Sco-" she stopped abruptly and continued, "The Davis family would be there and they'll fall right into our trap!"I watched her
Scott's POV"Scott, Myron is Natalia's husband and the father of her kids."Shock registered on my face. In Myron's file, he wasn't married neither did he have children at that time.My father continued, "Considering the state our company is right now, going against someone like Natalia and her husband is tantamount to digging our graves.""He stole from us!" I said gritting my teeth, "After you ruefully took all of Annabel's asset you handed it down to him and he ended up running away with it.""Scott that's all in the past now," he replied, waving it off with his hands, "What we should look forward to is the future and do you know what I see?""A collaboration with Myron and Natalia once they arrive at New York." he grinned, "We will use their influence and power to climb to the top again."Disgusted, I shook my head, turned around and left.The next day was the big day. News had it that Natalia's flight would be landing by two that afternoon and her interview with Broadway Cast was
Annabel's POVI didn't think twice before walking into the plane with my baby boys. London holds no memories for me, except being the birth place of my boys.I was eager to return to New York where everything began and where everything would end.I slept through the journey and I was grateful that Myron helped watch over Liam and Ethan. Before we got on the plane, they were sober and angry over leaving New York. No matter how much I coaxed them, they remained mute and wouldn't speak. However, once we got on the plane they soon forgot about London and became mesmerized by the flight. They wouldn't stay put nor would they keep quiet.Since Myron bought the entire business class, I had little to worry about. I was fed up of having to control them that I fell asleep. When I awoke, I found them asleep on Myron's chest. Myron was sleeping soundly as well. I took a seat beside them and watched them sleep, guilt eating at my heart.Each day, I wondered if Liam and Ethan would hate me when t
Annabel's POV"Only my Daddy calls me cherry."I blinked twice and instantly became nostalgic. I didn't think any parent would choose cherry as their kid's nickname.This is because while I was pregnant with Samantha, I and Scott chose a unique nickname that would just be common to our baby alone. Well, turns out it's now popular."Oh," I replied and giggled, "I call my boys cherry as well."She didn't respond but just looked at me."What's your name?" I asked."Samantha."I smiled, remembering my baby girl, "That's nice."I gave her my hand, "C'mon, I'd help you find your Daddy!"She gave me her tiny hands right away and I felt the warmth, something jumped excitedly inside of me. I guess it's just the way I am with kids, besides, she looks cute to let go."There you are!" Myron found me "I got scared thinking you've been abducted by your fans!"I chuckled, "It was hard finding my way back."Myron's brows knotted as he stared at the little girl, "Who is she?""She's lost. I want her t
Scott's POVWhen we arrived home I took Samantha into my room and shut the door from behind."Scott, are you okay?" Nathan asked from outside."Yes.""You're not attending the interview?? Everyone's gonna be there.""No, I'm not." I gave a curt reply "I don't want to talk to anyone nor do I want anyone coming to my room. Y'all can go, I'll be good here."Nathan shrugged, "Oh, okay."With Nathan gone, I walked to the wine cellar and fetched a glass and a bottle. Samantha's watchful gaze swamped my whole body.I shouldn't be drinking in front of her but right now I was pissed and I needed to calm down.After a few downs I moved towards my daughter seated quietly on the bed."I'm sorry I lost focus and got you lost," I said to her but she wasn't mad.With a huge smile on her face she stretched out her arm and I wondered what was on it.I raised her sleeve and found an autograph."Who did this?""A kind lady at the airport," she answered, "She let me stay with her kids until the guard bro
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 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