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His Mistake, Her Revenge Chapter Eight
-- Grizelda --The sound of my heels echoed off the fine hardened stairs of my mansion as I slowly approached my son and sister waiting for me in the living room. It was obvious that I carried a different type of energy. Different from five years ago. I had returned to reclaim my place as the daughter and heir to the most powerful family in this city. And I was back to show them all who they had underestimated.Anyone who hadn't laid eyes on me in the last five years would lay eyes on me now and be scared to see the woman that I had become. I wasn't just Grizelda Williams, the shy daughter of James Williams and abandoned ex-wife of Alexander Kingston that everyone once knew. I was the woman who had known real pain and betrayal and come out stronger and harder, and fierce.I trailed my fingers lightly against the railings and kept my chin in the air. I inhaled once again the space of my new home. My son, Leo and I were back to New York from the UK about a week ago. While I was ready to
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-31His Mistake, Her Revenge Chapter Nine
-- Alexander --I stood in the space of my office, staring out at the busy streets for a long moment, my mind racing. Every decision I’d made, every step I’d taken to build the life I thought I wanted, was starting to crumble.I'd felt the eyes glued on me the second I'd walked into the building, the undercurrent of tension running through my employees like an electric wire. Everyone was scared for me. Scared for the company and the doom it was about to face.It was like the world was counting on me and the gravity of pressure felt heavy, forcing me into a state of depression. I felt hopeless and I couldn't even let it show. Shame washed over me. It was my company, yet it felt like I had no control of every single piece of it. I was the damn CEO for goodness sake. I balled my fists into my pockets, digging my nails deep into my palm. I hadn't slept in the past three days. I felt restless."Sir!" My office door flung open. I turned away from the window and saw Nicholas walk in with a d
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-31His Mistake, Her Revenge Chapter Ten
-- Alexander --It wasn't a mistake. I wasn't dreaming. My eyes weren't seeing things. It was Grizelda. Truly the woman I'd been searching for and thinking relentlessly about like a mad man. I couldn't believe she was standing right in front of me.She looked so beautiful. Maybe because it felt like forever since I had seen her. Her skin was the finest shine now. Her hair like the best hairstylists all gathered in one place had attended to it themselves. She wore a long white dress that fell to the ground and covered the heels that she might have been wearing under it. It hugged her in all the right places, showing me curves that I might have never noticed or knew existed on her.Her gown was even more stunning than the one I bought for Lucy, although I'd spent so much money on it. It wasn’t just elegant, it screamed expensive and I was confused. Her choice of color baffled me. Every other person at the party went along with the dress code, all glamored in either wine or black, yet sh
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-11-09His Mistake, Her Revenge Chapter Eleven
-- Grizelda --I felt bored in my own welcome party. I realized how much I wasn't used to my own set of rich people. They were pompous and proud. At least, the ones that were currently present at the party hosted because of me. I had to keep my smile while they all eagerly came to greet and talk to me. The men came off as irritating.They knew I wasn't married and they thought they could use the opportunity to show off their assets in conversations and throw nothing other than wealth from their mouths. I fought hard from reminding them that they couldn't be compared to my father's, so what was the essence of bragging to me about it? Couldn't they be sensible enough to know that money was far the least of my concern?I needed a real man for goodness sake!In the middle of conversations, my mind pondered off to Leo. Somehow, I felt uncomfortable that he was with me at the party. I had tried to convince my parents to let me leave him behind at home under the care of my hired nannies, but
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-11-09His Mistake, Her Revenge Chapter Twelve
-- Alexander --My heart felt painful as I watched her stand on the stage and address her guests. It felt like a dream. I wanted to pinch myself to wake up. It was a dream, wasn't it?I felt my insides going into a turmoil. The woman on the stage was unrecognizable. That wasn't the Grizelda I knew. That wasn't the woman I'd gone on dates with and with whom I'd decided to spend the rest of my life. That was someone else. Someone powerful, untouchable.It was a side of her I'd never seen. Confident, completely at ease, easily fitting into the world of the elite. A world consciously at her fingertips.Amongst the crowd around me, my ears picked up hushed voices belonging to a group of men in particular. They stood not far from me, so I could hear them clearly."Yeah, I never knew James' daughter was this breathtaking. She really is the Grizelda Williams whom I hear is supposed to be some kind of business genius, even though she's always kept out of the spotlight. She makes me want to hav
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-11-16His Mistake, Her Revenge Chapter Thirteen
-- Grizelda --“Grizelda,” He called my name from behind and my breath seized.I knew he was coming to talk to me and most of all, I'd seen him speaking with my son but pretended not to notice. I was pissed at Vicky for not keeping to her word and I had to hurriedly send a random woman to help me rescue Leo. Thank goodness that she had quickly agreed to help me. After all, the woman had seemed so excited to witness me talk to her like I was some goddess or angel.Slowly, I turned away from the group of women I was giving a bit of my attention to and faced Alexander. Silently, I prayed to God that this wasn't about Leo. That he hadn't noticed Leo's resemblance with him or I doubted I was ready to answer any of his questions. He didn't deserve any answers. He didn't deserve anything at all that concerned me and my life. Not anymore.I tried to keep a cool and distant expression as I stared into his hazel eyes that was no different from Leo's ones. Leo was the cutest child I ever laid my
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-11-16His Mistake, Her Revenge Chapter Fourteen
-- Grizelda --The next morning, the loud sound of my alarm pinched through my ears. I dragged myself from bed even though I knew I had no plans of leaving the house. I decided to work from home this time.I stepped into the shower first thing and took a cold bath before wrapping myself in a thick bathrobe and heading down the stairs to be sure Leo hadn't gone to school yet. I needed to see him. I needed to see the face that lighted my soul and gave me reason to stay alive in this cruel world.He sat at the dining table, all focus on the breakfast dished before him by my dutiful maids and not noticing me as I stood watching from afar. I took in a sharp breath while staring at his face. The way he smiled. The way he furrowed his brow when he concentrated. It was like staring at the man I once loved, himself. As much as I distanced myself from Alexander, Leo remained the subtle reminder that Alexander’s presence was still everywhere in my life.And I kept that truth all to myself. Away
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-11-23His Mistake, Her Revenge Chapter Fifteen
-- Alexander --I was foolish. I was stupid. I couldn't believe how I could have acted so rashly at the welcome party. Confronting her like that. The only chance I had to clear my wrongs and I used it to lash out at her instead, making things worse for myself. Now, she'd never forgive me. And I wouldn't even know if I'd be able to see her, again.I dragged my hand furiously down my face and hastily loosened my tie, expanding the knotted space around my neck while I felt like it was choking me. I felt restless. I stood up from my office chair and began to pace back and forth.Still feeling frustrated, I walked back to my desk and swept everything off the surface, angrily, from paper to files to documents and even the mug of coffee which had been brought for me earlier this morning. "Arghhh!!! Alex, you're so stupid!" I screamed, knocking everything off without a care and the mug fell to the ground, shattering in pieces. I ran my hand through my hair afterwards and pulled at it.I felt
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His Mistake, Her Revenge Chapter Fifty Nine
-- Alexander --I sat in my office chair, staring daggers into my laptop screen as it played the video in front of me; Jax Grey and Vicky Townsend. I finally reached forward to pause it, unable to take it anymore. One part of me was satisfied for sure.I had made a huge progress.The audio file was open, paused just when whoever was listening to it would have heard enough. Vicky Townsend’s voice was the loudest of course, dripped with malice. My fingers still lay on top of the play button, not pressing it yet as I replayed their conversation in my head. I had watched it over and over again.“You're saying she agreed to your proposal?!” Vicky laughed in the recording. “If only she knew this was just to get rid of her once and for all. I can't believe she'll finally be gone for good this time. I don't know how else to thank you, Jax. I thought when she found out about me, I was done for.""No, I should be the one thanking you, Vicky." Jax's disgustingly cheerful voice came next. "I woul
His Mistake, Her Revenge Chapter Fifty Eight
-- Grizelda --One last time.I told myself as I sat waiting for Jax to show up for dinner at an upscale restaurant the next day.One last time to figure out if he was still worth it or not.I knew I missed Vicky. But the Vicky I knew was gone. Maybe she never even existed.I was tired of people stabbing me in the back. I was yet to trust Alexander himself. If only I didn't need his assistance in all of this, I would have preferred he was at a safer distance from me.I replayed my conversation with Jax on the phone. How I'd texted him for us to meet again. How his reply came too fast.I felt disappointed. He was too eager. There had to be a reason I never found Jax to be a potential suitor. Definitely not because I'd fallen for Alexander. I'd known Jax all my life. I had just...My eyes finally caught a glimpse of him then someone blocked my view. I sat up straight, readying myself before he came into view again. I took in a deep breath until he came closer and I stood as he greeted m
His Mistake, Her Revenge Chapter Fifty Seven
-- Alexander --Grizelda didn't repeat her words. She didn't need to. I'd heard her clearly.I dropped my gaze, my hand closing tightly around the fork I held, my head pounding for absolutely stupid reasons. This was stupid. Why had I just reacted that way?Like I was angry? No, like I was surprised?This game of chasing was over, remember? I had no right to be mad? Or surprised. There was no me anymore. There was just Grizelda and other men now.I swallowed. "What did you say to him?" I asked before raising my head again."I told him I needed time to think. Look Alex..." She shook her head. "I'm sorry, okay? You were right about Vicky and I shouldn't have fought you over Jax. No matter what your accusations were, I had every right to be smart about it. Be sure you were wrong first, but you know what? I don't know what to believe anymore. I find him suspicious and I don't like that I do. For once in so long I was glad that everything else was going smoothly even if other parts of my l
His Mistake, Her Revenge Chapter Fifty Six
-- Grizelda -- With one hand still holding the black box, Jax brought his hand back to mine from across the table again, his fingers still feeling irritatingly cold around mine.The open black box sat between us. The diamond ring inside sparkled like a precious jewel, waiting to be taken hold of.My eyes glued onto it.Slowly, my head began to make sense of what was going on.Jax had come prepared. For all I knew, he had seen this coming. All the questions I was asking him. All the sense of untrust towards him, and then he thought to make his final move to get it all over with.A checkmate.If I agreed to marry him, then it would all be over.He was planning to lock me into his world.It was the answer I failed to admit all along.Once again, Alexander was right.I was bound to leave Williams Corporation behind. It was just the perfect reward Vicky was getting out of Jax. Or rather, the reason Jax was willing to work with Vicky. She was the perfect bait to make his plans work. If onl
His Mistake, Her Revenge Chapter Fifty Five
-- Grizelda --I saw Leo off to his room and stayed a little while before he slept.I returned to mine after with the same heavy heart I carried inside, sat down at my desk, pulled my laptop closer and unfolded it. I pressed the power button while I watched the screen brighten up immediately.I waited, logged in and finally began typing. It wasn't work I was doing.I was prying.I couldn't get Jax’s issue of betrayal off my chest. So, that was exactly what I was finally about to take care of. To uncover the truth myself.I had access to every major business database, and I knew exactly how to look for discrepancies. Jax was smart. That, I could admit. But not if he was thinking he could outsmart me.I began looking well into his recent transactions, searching and cross-checking them with rapt attention.At first, I missed anything that seemed suspicious. Nothing seemed out of place. His investments were clean. His companies' activities were nothing different from the ordinary.But th
His Mistake, Her Revenge Chapter Fifty Four
-- Grizelda --Alexander's words refused to leave my head.His warnings.His claims.His insisting.His proofs.I stood in my bedroom, my legs just agreeing to walk away from the window side as I'd been staring out into the vast decorated surrounding of my mansion for far too long, although of course, my mind was trapped elsewhere.I sat on my bed, grabbing the glass of wine from the bedside drawer. I took a sip, the liquid running down my throat, instantly making me feel nauseous. I winced. Everything was unbelievably messing with my head.I wanted to cry again. I dropped the glass of wine back onto the bedside drawer and closed my palms over handfulls of my hair.What if Alexander was also right about Jax?It wasn't making any sense.All this while.I'd never expected to have enemies in my own circle.This was insane.My phone vibrated endlessly on the bed and I picked it up."Mom?""Hello, sweetie."Besides my mother’s voice, there was another voice in the background. It was my fat
His Mistake, Her Revenge Chapter Fifty Three
-- Alexander --Anxiety grew by the second. Oxygen was far, patience was scarce and what was worse?The fact that I couldn't concentrate on anything else!My phone sat on my desk, face-up, the screen dark. Grizelda hadn't called, hadn't reached out.This was bad. She was wasting my time.I couldn't be more wrong than what I was thinking; she had lied to me. Made me think she was believing my every word, made me think she truly was going to confront her sister on the matter but turns out she hadn't planned to at all, had she?I drummed my fingers restlessly on the desk.I had waited for her feedback in vain.I covered my face with one hand and snatched my phone from the desk with the other.I exhaled, pressing my fingers against my temples as I dialed her number on my phone.I waited. It rang a few times and eventually, it got declined. I gritted my teeth, proceeding to text her instead."We need to talk.""No, please. Leave me alone, Alex. I'm tired, okay? I just want to be left alone
His Mistake, Her Revenge Chapter Fifty Two
-- Grizelda --The folder felt heavy in my hands as I stepped through my front door. I already had Margaret Kingston's custody case on my table but I assuned life was unwilling to spare me with more problems.Now this?I hoped to God that the content of the folder wasn't true.My pulse thundered in my ears.Only one way to find out.I pulled out my phone and texted Vicky. "Dinner at my place?"Vicky's response came swiftly back to me. "Sure! That sounds nice, really. When do you want that?""How about right now?" I asked."Right now? You're missing me that much?" A smiley emoji was attached to the message."Very much. I just crave a little time with you.""Alright, I won't be long. Give me a few minutes and I'll be knocking right at your door.""See you soon." I was glad she agreed to come.But my heart refused to stop racing and my palms refused to stop sweating.The woman whom I had bonded with for years. My sister in all but blood. The woman who I seemed to have loved more than eve
His Mistake, Her Revenge Chapter Fifty One
-- Alexander --I fumed with serious anger as I hopped behind the wheels of my car and twisted the key into the ignition.I glared at the road as I headed back to take care of business at my office. It had been so long since I was genuinely happy. It had just been one frustrating day and another.A hell of a week!I gripped the steering wheel so tightly my knuckles turned white. My knuckles couldn't count how many times it had to go through that routine.I shook my head.Why was it so hard to just get things done and over with once and for all?I had expected Grizelda to be stubborn. To have thought otherwise would have been me lying to myself. Yet it was hard to resist the anger that made my heart thump hard in my chest.Jax Grey.It was such a disgusting romantic moment I had caught them in.She trusted the people closest to her with unwavering loyalty. Blind to nothing but the truth.And Vicky Townsend? She was certainly the most difficult to get rid of. She had been in Grizelda's
