I cannot get rid of the images I witnessed in the countryside. Megan's wicked smile as she handed the man a syringe flashed before my eyes, sending shivers down my spine. I am sure she is planning on injecting me with drugs or some kind of substance in order to manipulate me once again.Megan is a ruthless and vile woman. She is too dangerous. I am determined not to let Megan hurt me again, not to become a victim of her manipulative schemes once more. My mind is set on protecting myself and not falling into her nefarious plans.Needing to cleanse myself of the unease and tension, I head straight to the bathroom when I get back home. The warm, inviting water from the showerhead cascades over my body, washing away the grime of the day and the weight of fear that clings to me.I let the water run over me, closing my eyes as I try to clear my mind. The sound of the rushing water provides a comforting backdrop, helping me find a momentary escape from the turmoil inside.I slowly lather the
When I wake up the next morning, I don’t find George beside me. I suddenly become curious to know if he has left. I step out of the room to find George working in the kitchen.He is humming a tune. The sight of him cooking for me tugs at my heart, evoking emotions I thought were buried deep. I have not seen him cook for me often. A sense of nostalgia fills me. Now, after all this, the care and affection he is showing seems alienated to me. But I am not able to stop the flutters in my tummy.I quickly remind myself of my true intentions.I remind myself that I can’t make the same mistakes again. My motive is to destroy him and Megan. I square my shoulders and steady myself, pulling a crafty smile over my face."Good morning, darling… You are making breakfast for me. How sweet of you!" I hug him from behind and peer at the bacon sandwich on the plate. The aroma is inviting, and my stomach grumbles with hunger."Do you get a good sleep?" he asks with a smile, casting a sidelong glance at
Sensing his anger, I want to provoke him more. I play my part, pretending to be scared and vulnerable, clinging to the stranger. The man also hugs me tightly, his expression hardening."Move aside," he says.George doesn’t pay attention to him. He is solely focused on me, his eyes burning with a mix of fury and possessiveness."Vivian, come here," he growls, his voice a low, dangerous rumble.I shake my head and hold on tightly to the man beside me, fueling George's anger even more.The stranger, too, is visibly displeased, refusing to let me go."Vivian…" George grits his teeth, his face red in anger. "Leave that man right away," he commands."Hey… Why are you yelling at her?" The man barks. "She is with me tonight. If you are interested in her, you can take her tomorrow. Now move."George’s attention turns to the man. In a flash, he swings his fist and hits the man in the face, knocking him unconscious.I press my hands over my mouth, looking at the man lying motionless on the floor
The next day, George sends his driver to take me to his villa. I enter the familiar villa, where I have spent a year with him. Memories of the past year flood my mind. But the same surroundings feel foreign with the changes Megan has made. The decorations and furnishings are different, a testament to the fact that she has taken over and molded them to her liking.I won't let the uneasiness get to me; I need to remain focused on my mission.The driver leads me to a room. He points at the next room and says, "This room and the study are off-limits for you. Sir has not allowed you to access those two rooms."I know that George’s bedroom holds sweet memories of him and Megan. I am not interested in exploring it. However, my attention is drawn to the study, the room that holds the secrets of George's business dealings.Thinking about the acquisition case Michael mentioned, I decided to check in there. It might hold crucial information that could aid in our plan to disrupt George's life. I
George’s POV…I look at her retreating form. I can sense that she is hiding something.Her face appears slightly flushed, and the beads of sweat on her forehead hint at the effort she put into whatever she was doing in the study. She didn’t go to the study just to look for books.I'm sure she is up to something. A part of me wants to probe further to uncover her secrets. But another part of me, the one that has fallen for her all over again, doesn't want to push her away or cause her any more pain.A sense of guilt gnaws at me, a reminder of the hurt I caused her at the time. In the past, I pushed her away, prioritizing my own desires above her well-being. Now, however, I am ready to pay the price for my past mistakes and stand by her side, no matter what challenges we may face.I don't care about the plans she has or the secrets she keeps. All I care about is having her in my life again. I want to see her every day, share meals together, and cherish the moments we have.Vivian's pres
The next day…I received Michael's message early in the morning. ‘Check the news.’I immediately knew that it was about the information I had stolen from his laptop. I didn’t anticipate Michael carrying out his plan this quickly. It was at this point that I realized why George had gone out urgently after receiving a call.I take a cup of coffee and sit down in the hall, turning on the TV.The news of George’s company being hacked is broadcast on every news channel. Their trade secrets have been leaked. Business experts are speculating about the impending bankruptcy of George’s company.The report says that George has invested half of his financial resources in a piece of land, but his competitor has bagged the deal, resulting in significant losses for his company.I am shocked at the impact that information has had on his company. I thought he would just suffer huge financial losses, but I never imagined that the consequences of my actions would be this severe.The gravity of the situ
A week later…George has been busy these days, dealing with problems in his company. I am alone in the villa, checking on his company's news. The news about George's company continues to dominate the media. The news about George's company continues to dominate the media. The problems are only growing.Michael’s family is all set to acquire the company, while George is struggling to fight back.I can't shake off the feeling of guilt and sorrow for what I've caused, even though it was my mission. I wanted to see him defeated. My mission is complete. I should walk out of his life. I pack my belongings and am ready to leave.In the meantime, I receive Megan’s call. Her unexpected call catches me off guard. She is asking me to meet her."Please don’t say no. I need to talk to you, Vivian. Please come to Mary’s café." Her voice sounds different, pleading, and almost vulnerable. It's a side of her that I've rarely seen.I contemplate whether I should meet her, as I know she has been manipula
George’s company is in turmoil. It is on the verge of collapsing, and Michael’s family is ready to take over. To save the company, George needs the 10% share I hold. And it draws everyone’s attention.People who didn’t know about my and George’s relationship started talking about us. Everyone is eager to know what our relationship is like.Now it is known to the public that I am George’s ex-wife. As soon as the news spread, people started talking about us.The chaos in the media and on social platforms is overwhelming.Rumors and speculations about George's company and our relationship spread like wildfire, fueling an already volatile situation. People from all walks of life are caught up in the drama, expressing their opinions, some with empathy, others with judgment and scorn.The public's curiosity knows no bounds. Tabloids and gossip columns have a field day, creating sensational headlines and stories about the downfall of our marriage. The plagiarism scandal from my past is dredg