CHARLOTTE’S POV I felt my legs lose contact with the ground as I fell backward but to my surprise, a hand held mine and stopped me from falling. I was pulled back immediately and my eyes widened as I saw who saved me. It was… Catherine. She had a soft smile on her face as she chuckled and pulled me away from the railing. My heart was still pounding harshly in my chest. I had almost died. I thought I had gotten used to the feeling of almost dying but each one was always scarier than the rest. “Why did you-”“Why did I save you?”“No, why did you push me!?” I pushed her away from me as I glared at her and she raised her hands, a small smirk tugging on her face. “I literally just saved your life. Is this how you say thank you?” She asked as she raised an eyebrow and I scoffed in anger. “Oh, so I'm supposed to bow to you and worship you for saving my life? If you hadn't tried to push me, you wouldn't have needed to save my life!” I yelled, my anger getting the better part of me an
OWEN'S POVI walked into my office and slammed the door shut, anger and frustration taking over my entire being. I looked at the clock and it was a few minutes to eleven. The meeting or whatever I had gone for lasted for only twenty minutes but I couldn't bring myself to leave the cafe.I felt paralyzed and dumbstruck there. It wasn't until the waitress told me to order something or leave that I finally came to my senses and left. My head was aching badly and I felt like ripping it off so that I could finally feel better. My phone buzzed with a message and I almost flung the phone across the room. “I'm tired!” I yelled as I placed my head in my hands. “I don't want these messages anymore!”“Just leave me alone…” I mumbled as I broke down. I realized that tears were falling from my eyes and I just let them. I was tired, exhausted, frustrated, broken. Why is this happening to me? Why are they after me? There was a knock on the door but I stayed silent. I didn't want to see anyone r
OWEN'S POVI paced around in front of Charlotte as I tried not to get angry. Why would she make such a risky decision? “What were you thinking? Catherine asked you to see her and you actually did? Have you forgotten everything that she did to you?” I questioned and she immediately looked down as she fidgeted with her hands. “She said it was about you and that it was urgent. I knew I could risk it so I did.” She said softly but I just couldn't bring myself to calm down. “You believed her? And what? What did she do to you? She tried to push you from the rooftop! What would have happened if she didn't hold you back? You would…” I couldn't complete the statement as the image of Charlotte laying on the ground, covered in blood, lifeless flashed through my head and it made me sick. “I'm sorry hubby… I just- I wanted to help you in any way that I could. You wouldn't let me in, so I had to find a way.” She tried to explain but it still didn't stop me from feeling angry. “Still! It's Cat
CHARLOTTE'S POVOwen had dropped me off at home while he and Caleb went to see the person that bought the company's shares. I was suspicious about it though. It shouldn't be so easy to get. Hope they're not walking their way into danger… I flipped through the files in the room as I thought of what to do. I might be useless to Catherine because I know nothing about business. But that was going to change. I couldn’t just sit back and watch him endure it all alone. I had to do something. I knew this was only the beginning of a long battle. Owen still had responsibilities on his shoulders. Even if they successfully tracked down the buyer, there was still the issue of rebuilding the company from the loss it had undergone. I wanted to be part of that. No, I needed to be part of that. I wanted to prove to Owen, to Catherine, and to myself, that I could be by his side through everything, not just emotionally, but practically too.The moment I got the password of his laptop, which was su
OWEN'S POVI got out of the car, wanting nothing but to bury myself in the arms of my wife. But I stopped in my tracks when I saw my mom and Catherine standing in front of her. She looked cornered. My happy expression dropped as my mom ran towards me with a panicked expression on her face. “She hit me!” She cried out and Catherine nodded immediately in response as she rushed to my mom and comforted her. I turned to Charlotte and she looked dumbstruck. Her mouth was wide open and she stared at my mom in amusement. “Is that true, Charlotte?” I asked, my voice low and cold and she glanced up at me in shock. I raised a brow at her and she only looked more amused. “If I say it's true, would you believe me?” She questioned and I finally let out a chuckle. I couldn't even pretend to be mad at her. I'm too smitten. “Even if you say it's true, I'd still take your side anyway.” I walked past my mom and walked up to her as I held her waist and pulled her closer. She chuckled and a look of
CHARLOTTE'S POVMy heart dropped at his dull countenance. I knew it… it can't be that easy. They're being manipulated right now… “Whoever the person was, he played with us. He didn't show up. We waited there for hours. He kept lying that the traffic was the only thing stopping him from getting to us. But after hours had passed, I just couldn't wait anymore. I had to leave.”He let out a frustrated sigh as his grip on me tightened but I didn't complain. He was going through a lot and I'd gladly be his stress ball. “Why don't you file a lawsuit against him? It's your company after all. We could get a very skilled and professional lawyer that'll help.” I suggested and he looked like he was thinking deep about something. “You're right. I would talk to father about that. He promised to help me find a lawyer anyway. All of this only happened because of him.” He grumbled and I chuckled softly as I rubbed his head softly. “Are you hungry? I could cook up something quick.” I asked and he s
OWEN'S POVI couldn't stop myself from getting excited. I listened attentively as Charlotte explained everything that she had read. And she was right. It was almost like my situation. Except it was his biological sister that tried to bring him down. Lucky me, I don't have a sister. “So, how did he end up getting his shares back?” I asked and she went to get the laptop and then placed it in front of him. “Here, it said that he was only able to retrieve the stolen shares because his father was the real owner of the company. He hadn't written his will at that time. And without the father's signature or consent, no transfer of shares or positions can be made.”I fell into deep thought as I reread it over and over again. It did make sense… but it was suspicious. “Apparently, they found an attorney that was able to defend this and they won back the shares with an extra fine worth millions of dollars.” She explained and I pondered on it. “Cupcake, I don't know if you're thinking what I'
CHARLOTTE'S POVThe moment I heard Owen's car drive out of the house, I sprung out of bed and went to the couch. I wasn't done with my research yet. I took my phone and dialed a number as I waited for the receiver to pick up. After a few rings, he picked up and I cleared my throat. “Should I be scared that you know a lot of things? If I didn't know you, I'd say you were stalking us.” I said as I placed the phone on the table and turned on the laptop. He let out a low, dark chuckle and I shuddered. If I hadn't seen his face that day, I would have never believed that he was the one. He seemed scarier than Michael. “I was expecting words of praise and gratitude. But what I get is that I'm a stalker? Very nice.” He replied and I rolled my eyes. “You can't blame me. In every way, you are very creepy. How did you know we were awake at that time? Did you set a camera up in our room?” I asked in an accusing tone and he let out a scoff of disbelief. “Oh well, I'm offended. I have my ways