Abigail ran as fast as she could to catch up with Ashton, who had probably already boarded the plane. She still hoped he was waiting in the lounge, awaiting her arrival, at least for a kiss goodbye.However, when she arrived at the airport, she only got disappointed because she didn't find Ashton anywhere. She had barely left the airport when he stood right before her."Abby-bear... what are you doing here? Do you want to come—"Abigail shook her head quickly, then rushed into her lover's warm embrace. "I want to come with you, Ash. Believe me. However, you know I still have responsibilities for what I've started?""You're right." Ashton nodded while flashing a poignant smile, returning Abby's hug for the last time.This was truly the bitterest breakup he had ever felt. He never thought that he would have to end up alone again, leaving Abigail with a dream that never materialized. His dream to marry the only woman he loved in this world, after his mother, must run aground only because
Abigail sat at her desk, facing a stack of files and a laptop still on. For a few days, she hadn't come straight to Zachary even to tell him about the end of her and Ashton's relationship.As she always said, she wanted revenge on the Emerson family, so whatever happened to Zachary would never matter to her.The one man she loved was Ashton. She never thought about other men. Although sometimes a strange urge arose in her heart whenever she thought of Zachary, she quickly and easily pushed those feelings away.Zachary was just a tool for her, and that would never change.Although Abby realized Zac was innocent in this matter, it was still wrong when he was born into the Emerson family. Moreover, he was the son of Garry Emerson, the man who had destroyed her family's happiness.The man who had orphaned her and Gin and separated them for so long. Abby swore never to forgive the man for everything he had done.Snoozing to herself, she was cut short by a knock on the door, followed by a f
It wasn't even five o'clock yet, but Zachary was already in Abigail's room by now. Sitting sweetly watching the girl who would soon become his girlfriend busy with a stack of files. Not to mention the several folders he had brought this afternoon."Seriously, you're gonna be killing me, Zac! This file... last month's file, right? Why are you handing it over today?" Abigail asked, looking at the man in front of her with a sharp glare."Sidney kept it. I thought she had handed it over to you. It's like she didn't want me to meet you, so she hid all the files," Zac explained, hoping to gain Abby's forgiveness."That girl is quite dangerous. I'm afraid to deal with her."Zachary got up from where he was and went over to where Abigail was sitting; he then crouched down, took her fingers and squeezed them gently."Now she won't be around us anymore, Abby. It's just me and you.""Where are the others?" Abigail asked, teasing Zac as she looked around the room for anyone else."Uhm... they jus
Abigail accepted Zachary's proposal despite having a lot on her mind. Ashton's departure still left wounds and questions. Why wasn't he willing to wait a little while until she got what she wanted? What did Abigail want? Was it enough to make Zachary so in love, break his heart, and then finish? What about her seemingly endless revenge mission? Where exactly did this end? She didn't even know. "Abby, are you sure you accept the crown prince's proposal? Didn't you intend to break his heart?" asked Alice, worried because what appeared in her eyes was not Zachary entering into Abigail's love trap but quite the opposite—Abigail had unknowingly fallen into the abyss. "Don't you trust me?" Abigail turned to her best friend, who looked worried. "You obviously doubt me." "I don't. Don't you know how much I worry about you, Abby? You don't realize who you're dealing with. Your father, who has so much power and such strong colleagues and support, can't even survive." "Because that
"I told you not to come. Why are you so desperate?" asked Abby as she and Zac sat on the shore enjoying the cool but warm afternoon air. "I wanted to be alone. This relationship makes me feel different.""Don't you like our relationship?" urged Zac, unsatisfied with Abby's attitude towards him lately. Abby seemed trying to keep her distance, and he had to know why.Abby shook her head. "I don't know, Zac. You should have understood me well enough all along. I've never had an intense relationship with anyone. Just best friends, never a boy. I feel so awkward.""Then let's get used to it. Abby, humans are bound to experience different phases in life. And we have to experience that. Think of it as a phase of your life where you have to accept someone into your life.""Is this a form of coercion?""I'm not coercing. Just giving you a look so that you don't feel that our relationship is a burden.""We used to be partners.""Even now, we're still partners, but, Abby, we're going to be life
Abby and Gin have not spoken to each other since the fight between them. They were doing their job as coworkers, and the conversation was about everything related to the stock market today.The two of them were in a room with several people from the board of directors, but Zac was nowhere to be seen.Abby was okay with that because even though her company and Zac had formed a partnership, Zac still carried Emerson's name and had to stand at the forefront to lead.However, Abby was sure that this time, Zac would give in to her and let her have her way."So Gin and I have been negotiating. I'm going to split the funds for him and a few other people. You will get a chance to purchase one share, and make sure you make the best purchase on behalf of JA Company. You are not allowed to purchase personally. Have you thought about which company you will target?""We have prepared it, and we have attached it to the proposal. It's just that there is little doubt about the company chosen by Mr. G
"Abby, are you okay, kiddo? I heard you lost again in the stock market," said a man talking to Abby, who was struggling with her work.She was a little rushed after spending the night with Zac, and last night was the first time she made love to the man who had officially become her lover with pent-up anger—all this time, she had only sought pleasure, nothing more. There was never even any love.However, last night was completely different. Unfortunately, Zac saw Abby's inner turmoil as an overwhelming passion that made him burn with desire and do it repeatedly.She was tired now. Her energy was drained."Damn Emerson!" Abby swore softly before responding to the man on the other line. "I'm fine, Uncle. Losing sucks, especially since he's my fiancé now. I hate him even more and want to end it right now.""So you're still planning that revenge?" Alex asked incredulously. He didn't like his niece and Zac's relationship, but he would accept it if Abby loved him. "Please stop it, Abby. I do
Abby's cell phone rang just as she stepped into Zac's apartment. Zac helped her out of her coat and got busy getting everything ready. She quickly headed to the balcony to take the call while enjoying the night view from up high."Hey, Al. What's up? Why are you calling so late?" Abby asked with a smile, feeling good about teasing her best friend, who was snickering on the other line."No kidding. I know you were at his apartment, right? What were you doing there, Abby?""Hey... what's going on? Why has my masculine and ignorant best friend turned so caring and chatty like my uncle?" Abby teased. "Did you forget that this guy and I are engaged? You need to get used to it.""Abby, this is dangerous. If you keep seeing each other, you might fall in love with him. Have you forgotten your grudge? If you have, by all means, don't do it and go back into Ashton's arms.""You're starting to make no sense. You know, I have a goal. He has beaten me in the stock market, and I can't accept that.