Rita's POVI looked at the file my private investigator gave me.Coralline Scott24 years oldWorks as a reporter at Daily News firmLived in an orphanage for six years.So she's a low life and Damon is intoher. What does she have that can benefit Damon? Something quite interesting caught my eye.Her ex is about to get engaged to her former best friend. That's interesting, I think I'm not the only one who hates her. Seems like I'd be giving someone a surprise visit.Damon's POV'Our parents were really close friends. They did everything together, they even started a business together and the business boomed.My dad was the president while yours was the vice. They were gaining much profits but there was someone who was jealous of their success, my dad's PA.'I stopped to see if she was listening, she was very attentive but confused. So I continued.'He tried to turn them against each other but he couldn't, they were that close, at that time we were still teenagers. So he came up with
Coralline's POVI smiled when he said that. 'Where am I? I asked because this room looked unfamiliar to me.'My room' he answeredHe helped me sit up and asked hopefully 'Do you finally remember everything?'I looked at him in the eye and decided to tease him a little. 'Remember what?' I askedHe looked really sad, his eyes were already watering. I felt bad but I wanted to test his love for me.'So you still don't remember anything?' He asked again'What am I supposed to remember?' I asked him'It's nothing, we'll make more memories you would never be able to forget' he said smiling sadly'Give me examples Dammy' I said smiling. Dammy was the nickname I gave him when we were kids.Looked at me surprised. His sad face turned in a very happy one. He hugged me tightly burying his face at the crook of my neck.'So you really did remember' he said after unlocking from the hug'Yes''You really know how to play with someone's feelings' he said'Well I learnt from the best' I said smilingWe
NEXT DAYCoralline's POVI woke up very early, probably because I couldn't sleep. I was thinking about what Damon told me. I can't believe I was a tool to get more wealth.I felt movement beside me, it was Damon and yes we are now sleeping together.He looks so cute while sleeping, with his full lashes, well sculptured face and red kissable lips I feel like kissing. God really did a great job while making him.If he was a lady, I would feel really inferior. I stared at his kissable lips for a while and felt like kissing him. I mustered up courage and gave him a peck in his lips.When I was about to pull back he held me close and said 'after turning me on, you want to leave me unattended?'I was surprised and embarrassed, I didn't know he was awake. He pulled me closer and gave me a sloppy kiss on my lips.'Good morning wifey' he said smilling'Good morning to you to. How long were you awake?' I asked feigning annoyance'Not long, your kiss woke me up. How about you finish what you sta
ENGAGEMENT EVENINGCoralline's povI wore the dress and heels Damon got for me and combed my brown curls down. I put on a light make up and stared at the mirror smiling.It was an off shoulder dress and it brought out all my curves. I twirled in front of the mirror and gigled.I didn't notice Damon was behind me until he wrapped his hands around my waist.'You look really beautiful wifey' he said breathing against my neckI inhaled deeply and said 'you don't look bad either'He chuckled and I could feel the vibration of his chest on my back, it made me feel really hot.'I have something for you' Damon said'What is it?' I asked curiouslyHe brought out a gold necklace and placed it on my neck. It had an heart-shaped pendant on it.'This is a symbol of my love for you' He said.I touched the necklace, happiness was bubbling inside of me.'I love you so much Damon' I said'I love you to Charlotte. Let's go now, we don't want to be late' He said and I took my purse and left with him.Viv
Damon's POVI searched everywhere for her but couldn't find her. I found only her phone at the entrance of the elevator with the screen cracked.Just then, the elevator opened and I saw Charlotte staggering out. I felt really relieved. The moment she saw me, she embraced me crying.'What's wrong?' I asked shocked'That lady..... drug.... rape' she said stuttering.'I don't get what you're saying. Let's just go home' I said and led her to my car.Vivian's POVI watched in anger as they left. The plan wasn't supposed to be like this. Damon is supposed to hate and abandon her not take her home. What went wrong?I dialed Rita's line but she was not picking up. I went to the top floor and entered the room. I met Rita's almost lifeless body and the thugs thrusting into her aggressively.When she saw me, she asked for help but I ignored her, took some photos of her with the men and left. I couldn't bear the foul small emmiting from that room.I quickly went downstairs and acted like nothing
Coralline's POVI went to the closet and took out a blue crazy jeans and white croc top. I put it on and a pair of white sneakers to match.I tied my hair into a messy bun and stare at my reflection on the mirror in satisfaction.I took my handbag and placed my phone and ATM card inside. I went outside and met Damon still at the place I left him. He stared at me in shock and admiration.'Where are you going all dressed up?' He asked.'I'm going to hang out with Sophie at a mall' I replied.'But I thought we would spend the entire day today' he said pouting cutely.I chuckled and sat on his lap.'You know I haven't seen Sophie for a long time now and she's kinda angry with me so for just today, let me see her' I explained.'OK then but your body guard has to go with you' he said'OK' I agreed'One more thing, about what happened last night, please let me take care them myself' I said.'Why do you want to do that?' He asked confused.'It's just that you have been helping me since the da
Coralline's POVI helped Sophie take out her shopping bags from the car, we were done with shopping already. I decided to drop her at her apartment.'Call me when you get home' she said when we were done.'Alright, bye' I said entering the car while Kyle started the engine and zoomed off.We reached home in no time and I packed my shopping bags with Kyle's help though.I took everything to my room abd decided to take a little nap since Damon was not at home.I didn't know how long I slept but when I woke up, it was dark already. I checked my phone for the time and saw several missed calls from Sophie. I called her back.'Hey, why didn't you pick you phone? I was so worried' she asked'I'm sorry I slept off' I said'OK. So have you seen the trending news?' She asked.'What news? I just woke up' I said yawning'OK, check your phone' she said cutting the call.I switched on my data and went on instagram. I saw many videos of what happened at the mall today.The videos had millions of com
Vivian' POV'What is the meaning of this?' Josh asked, flinging a newspaper at me. I am currently at his office. Susie had left already.I took a glance at the paper even though I know what it's about.'They're just baseless rumors' I said calmly.'Baseless rumors, well just so you know, these baseless rumors cost me a whole fortune. Do you know how much I've lost just yesterday?' He asked angrily.I remained mute and that seemed to anger him more.'You're not even a supermodel yet and you're already causing problems for me. You know what, you're fired' he said and that statement seemed to shatter something in me.'You can't fire me, I've done nothing wrong' I pleaded'Nothing wrong? Making me loose money is nothing wrong?' He asked angrilyI knelt down and pleaded more 'please don't fire me. Anything you want me to do I'll do it, I'll even clear up the rumors. Please just don't fire me''You'll really do anything?' He asked, his voice suddenly becoming low.'Yes sir, anything' I said
Coralline's POVI stared in shock as I saw Sophie's pale face. Jake was still holding her while the police officers pointed their guns at him.'Sophie!!' I called and tried to run to her but Damon held me back.'Stay here Cora and let the police men do their work.' He told me and I fought to remain calm.One of the police officers said'Give it up Jake. You have no place to hide now.Just leave the girl alone and....''No way."?' He shouted cutting him off.'If any of you tries anything stupid, I'll tear her throat off.' He said pointing a broken bottle on her neck.I gasped and tears fell freely from my face.'Please Jake, let her go and I'll give you everything that you want. I'll give up all my wealth. Please just let her go' I pleaded.'It's already too late for that Coralline. You shod have agreed to my terms when I was asking nicely but instead, you tried to out smart me. Now, you're going to pay for your mistakes with the life of your best friend.' He said and lifted the his ar
Monica's POVI stared at her in suspicion while she looked serious. I checked to see if there's any ounce of lie in what she just told me but there wasn't.She wasn't even smiling.'Why are you lying?' I asked hoping she was just playing with me.'Why eould I be lying about something as serious as that?' She asked back.'But... but.... dad said that she slipped and fell down the stairs.' I said.'Your father lied to you. He murdered your mother because she found out that he planned Coralline and Damon's parents death. She wanted to report him but he got to her first.' She explained.I stared at her refusing to believe her claims.'Why should I believe you? What if you're just trying to pull I and my father apart?' I asked her.'I didn't expect you to believe me. You can just ask you father for the truth, he's right here.' She said nodding towards someone behind me.I looked over and saw dad staring at me.'Dad, is she telling the truth?' I asked hoping he would deny it but he didn't a
Sophie's POVI watched as he paced around angrily.'Fuck fuck. This isn't how I planned it. Why hasn't he brought the boy to me?? Or did the plan fail? No I shouldn't think about the plan failing. I need to check.' He said.He brought out his phone and dailed a number. He waited for the person at the other end to pick up the call but it went straight to voicemail.He tried countless times but it was still the same result. After seeing that his attempts were futile, he grabbed his hair in frustration and smashed the vase close to him into different pieces. I gasped in shock and pain when one of the shards pierced my knee.'What the hell is wrong with you?' I asked angrily.His angry eyes shifted to mine.'What did you just say to me?' He asked taking slow predatory steps towards me.I stood my ground and refused to be intimidated by him.'I said what the hell is wrong..' I wasn't able to finish my sentence when he suddenly grabbed me by my neck.'I heard you loud and clear. You don't h
Damon's POVI followed the police as they entered the house. There was no sign of Jake or Monica. We searched everywhere but we couldn't find Sophie nor the antidote.It seemed like they knew we were coming and escaped because their belongings are still here. I punched the wall angrily and grabbed my hair in frustration.We are back to square one now and this time, it is worse because we've angered Jake. I better go back to the hospital now.Only God knows what would happen to them if I'm not around.I left the house, entered my car and zoomed off ignoring Silas who was calling after me.I need to get to them fast.Jake's POVWe stopped at my second hideout and I rushed out angrily. I can't believe she tried to outsmart me. That crazy bitch.'Dad, what do we do now?' Monica asked but l ignored her.Coralline didn't like it when I was playing nice. She wants it the hard way and that's what I'll give her. She would regret not agreeing to my request.I smiled evily when I got an idea. I
Monica's POVI stared at him as he smiled happily.'So how did it go? What did she say?' I asked him.'What do you think?? She agreed as expected.' He said.'I can't believe she would be that gullible.' I said.'She's his mother. She would do anything for her son. Plus she isn't as smart as Damon or her father.' He said.'Are you sure that she would agree to your conditions. What if she tries to outsmart you like Damon did the last time?' I asked worriedly.'She won't because she would be the one at the losing end and she knows that. So she won't try anything stupid.' He said.'Okay. If you say so. Have you seen a lady that looks like her? Her replacement?' I asked.'Yes I have. If Coralline tries to pull a fast one on me, she would still lose. Her replacement would do all the work for me. Coralline has Damon wrapped up around her finger, so I'm sure that her replacement would be able to do the same.' He said.'Okay. So now, we'll have to wait till tomo...' I wasn't able to finish my
Coralline's POVI stared at my phone in hesitation. Why did he call me instead? I thought he would have called dad or Damon.'You have to pick the call Cora. But remember to keep the call going, just do anything you can to waste his time so that we can be able to trace his number.' Dad said.I nodded and took a deep breath before picking the call. I put the call on loud speaker so they would be able to hear what I was saying.'Hello' I said.'Hello Coralline.' He said.'Who's this?' I asked acting like I didn't know he was the one.'Have you forgotten about me that fast? If I can remember clearly, we met three years ago. Wait, maybe you can't remember because to you, I'm already a dead man.' He said chuckling.'Jake Humphrey.' I said.'Bravo. You got my name in just one guess. You're getting smarter than you were years ago.' He said.'What do you want Jake?' I asked.'Funny that you're still asking that. Who doesn't know what I want?' He said.I sneered inwardly. What a greedy pig.'W
NEXT DAYDamon's POVI looked over to see Coralline resting her head on Victor's bed. It seemed like she was asleep. I sighed and walked towards her.I carried her and placed her on the couch I was sitting on. I watched her face for a while. It seems like she had been crying because she had dark circles around her eyes.The door was suddenly pushed open and Silas walked in. His eyes wandered around the room and when they landed on Victor's pale figure, he rushed towards him.He crouched near his bed and placed his hands on him. I could hear him sobbing. I walked towards him and placed my hands on his back as a way of comforting him.'Damon, what happened to him. Why is he suddenly lying on thd hospital bed?' He asked me.I sighed and said'Monica did this. She poisoned Victor.' I said.His teary eyes suddenly changed into a frown.'So she was really working with her father? That means she knows where he is.' He said.'Yes. It's pretty obvious now.' I said.'Where is she? Where is that
Monica's POVIt didn't take time before I reached dad's hideout. I jumped out of the car immediately and went into the house.I spotted dad at the living room and went to hug him happily. I had really missed him.'You're finally here.' He said.'Yes dad. So how did I do?' I asked.'You did great. I'm really proud of you.' He said giving me a thumbs up.I smiled happily. If I knew it would lead to this, I would have done it earlier.'So dad, what's your next move? I'm sure they already know that you're alive and now that I have shown myself, no where is safe for me.' I said.'I have already planned on what to do already. Damon is going to come crawling to me when he finds out.' He said smiling.'Finds out what?' I asked confused.'I have the antidote to the poison you fed Victor with.' He said smiling mischievously.'So?? He can easily buy another antidote. He's wealthy remember' I said.'You see Monica, the poison I gave you is very rare and it will be hard for him to find an antidote
She stared at me in shock after I was done with my explanation. I waited for her to say something or even be angry with me but she did nothing.She just stared at me and it was already getting uncomfortable for me because I was expecting a reaction from her.'Baby, say something.' I said after sometime but she didn't reply.'Anything.' I said again and she scoffed.'What do you expect me to say? Why didn't you tell me these before? If you had, we would have been able to avoid what happened this morning. And knowing Monica, she would be long gone. We don't even have a lead. The only lead we had poisoned our son and escaped. This is all you fault.' She said angrily.'Baby, now isn't the right time to start casting blames. We need to...''Need to what??' She asked cutting me off angrily.'What else do you want me to do instead of casting blames? I'm you wife for God's sake and you were keeping secrets from me. You even told my father things that was related to me instead of coming to me