“What?” Emma whispered, she was surprised by his words, they sounded quite awkward coming from him. “Roland,” Emma whispered again. Roland came back to his senses and removed his thumb from her lips. “I'm sorry.” He quickly apologized and laughed. He couldn't resist temptation; her lips were just too enticing. Emma stared at him, a little speechless. “What was that about? Why would you say something like that?” She finally found her voice and questioned him. For the first time, she felt a little uncomfortable with her best friend. “I just wanted to compliment you. You have beautiful lips, no doubt about that.” He acted like he was teasing her but earlier, he was more than serious. Emma laughed, taking his words as a joke. She smacked his arm playfully and scolded him. “You've been watching too many movies, huh?” She laughed and lowered her gaze to her food. “Yeah, I have.” Roland lied, going along with what she assumed. 'I haven't been watching any movies. You looked too be
CHAPTER 20. “You…can't do this to me.” Elizabeth tried gripping Emma's shirt, but the latter stepped back. “Oh yes! I can.” Emma said with a triumphant smirk on her lips. “I am already doing it.” In the past, she couldn't watch other people getting hurt, seeing Elizabeth like this filled her with empathy. Elizabeth had caused her a lot of pain, but in a way that pain had led to the most precious gifts in her life; the triplets. The pain also saved her from marital misery with Alex. It prevented her from making the biggest mistake of her life.“Emma…please” 'Is this Emma? Emma would never do such a thing to me. This woman isn't her.' Elizabeth said inwardly, unable to recognize her sister. “Your life is in my hands now, how ironic that you were being so arrogant but look at you! Begging me to save your life.” speaking mockingly and with a cruel satisfaction, Emma brought out an injection from her trouser pocket. Emma stabbed the syringe in her thigh. A chill ran through her body
Emma's lips were still parted, staring at him in shock. What was he doing at her office? How did he end up here?Her eyes were also bulging in disbelief; at a certain point, she thought that her mind was playing tricks on her and that she was just being paranoid. “I must be crazy,” Emma whispered to herself. She turned away, trying to convince herself that who she was seeing couldn't possibly be real.But Alex remained where he was with his hand, placed his hand on the top of the mop stick and his legs casually crossed.“You aren't imagining anything, I'm right here, standing behind you. You look like you've seen a ghost.” Alex chuckled.Emma's hand went to her forehead, she was exasperated. She faced Alex and looked at him from head to toe.“I can't believe this. What are you doing here? In a janitor's uniform? “Her questions were laced with confusion and anger.She knew he wasn't here because he truly wanted to work. Her ex-boyfriend had always been lazy, despite completing his edu
Emma nervously swallowed the lump in her throat as she stared at the 'devil' in front of her, knowing his words were empty threats. She couldn't afford to endanger the lives of her children, but having dinner with such a person wouldn't be a mistake. “I'm waiting for your response, beautiful.” He said, and his hand reached for her chin, his fingers brushing against her skin. “I need some time to think. I can't make a decision right now.” Emma responded and struggled out of his grasp. Alex smirked and pushed her toward the elevator wall. He slammed her back against it and brought his face, intimidatingly, close to hers. Emma didn't move away but kept staring at him. If he tried to kiss her again, her next step would be kicking him in the groin and screaming for help. “You need time for what? Do you think this is a joke?” Alex asked, his eyes squinting at her. “Oh, you believe that some posh characteristics that you're displaying can protect your kids now, but you're wrong. When
CHAPTER 23.Emma stared blankly as she made the decision to leave, but suddenly, she changed her mind. “If I leave, wouldn't that make me a coward?” Emma asked herself and gave the note a second glance. “I won't leave. I came to this country because this company has the best benefits ever. I'm sure that's what Elizabeth and Alex want. They want me to run away like a dog with its tail between its legs.” Emma scoffed. “I won't grant Elizabeth her wish. I'm not leaving and if she tries hurting my children. I'm going to kill her.” She mouthed out those words with spite lacing her tone. “That bitch!” Emma sneered and tore the note apart. She had already studied the address, there was no need of staring at it, any longer. “Let me go for that dinner and see what the idiot has to say but before that, I have to finish this project and give it to Liam,” Emma muttered and used her swivel chair to get to the trash can. She dropped the shredded pieces of paper into it and pushed her chair ba
Emma smirked and returned to her seat. She dropped the glass on the table and sat down with her hands folded to her chest.“I will kill you.”“I don't care what you do. You can go ahead and tell Elizabeth that I have kids. You're free to do so, just know that whatever happens to my kids, I'll make sure you spend the rest of your life in prison.” Emma threatened. “I think you were still mistaking me for that fragile woman whom you deceived and shattered because this woman in front of you is more confident and more influential, so if you try to threaten me again. I'll make you pay dearly for it.” Emma said, firmly. Her tone sounded angry and dangerous. She would do anything to protect her children, even if it meant staining her hands with blood. Alex looked at her, his eyes sharp with anger and evil.”How dare you embarrass me like this, how dare you?” Emma let a short, derisive laugh and stood from the chair.“I can do anything to save the lives of my kids, and that includes killing
Emma was so terrified, she dropped her bag on the floor and rushed to her children, who were confused by her reaction. “Open your mouths!” She said frantically, attempting to get the chocolate out of their mouth. She stuck her fingers into their mouths, desperately trying to get them to gag. “Mommy, Stop!.” Aziel cried out, his eyes tearing up. “You're hurting us.” Roland and Jenny were shocked and at a loss for words as they watched Emma's panicked state Roland had to intervene and pull Emma away from her kids. “The chocolate must be poisoned, Let them throw it up.” Emma cried, tears slipping from her eyes. “Emma, what are you talking about?” Roland asked, bewildered by her words and actions. “Why would chocolate be poisoned? Why are you being so agitated.” He questioned her. “We need to take them to the hospital.” Emma pleaded desperation and fear in her voice. The thought of losing her children was more than she could bear. She didn't want to listen to Roland anymore, she
'What do you want, you godforsaken bastard?' Emma gritted her teeth in anger as she heard Alex's voice over the phone. 'Oh, someone is upset and sounding feisty.' Alex chuckled over the door. 'Did you like the gift that I sent your kids?' 'You bastard! Touch them and I'll kill you!' Emma yelled but quickly looked around to check for the presence of anyone. 'I'm so scared.' He faked a shivering voice over the phone. 'I would have easily poisoned them, I'm sure that they were munching on the chocolate, eating with both hands. They looked cute when I saw them,' Alex said those words to irritate and taunt her. Anger surged in Emma, she couldn't help grimacing and having the urge to resort to violence. 'I don't care to know the information you have about my family, but I'm warning you. Leave us alone, don't ever come to this house or get close to my children again.' Emma said, sobs interrupting her words. 'Are you crying? Did you get terrified?' he mocked her. 'I thought you were fe