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Chapter 15: Checkmate
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2024-10-29 19:42:56The news of Emilia’s recovery went viral the very next day. They received comments of good wishes from everyone including strangers who had been rooting for them after the shooting incident.
Their fairy tale romance had won hearts across the world, and they have been tagged as the dream couple of the century. They got married at an ancient Irish castle a month after Emilia regained her memory. Only their families attended the ceremony.
“We did it again,” Emilia giggled happily.
“Yes, my love. And I’d do it over and over again if I have to,” said Kane.
They were having an outdoor reception after their classy wedding. It was the perfect wedding that they’d both wanted all along.
They travelled to three countries for their honeymoon, starting with a safari in Kenya, spicy days in Morocco and steamy nights in Dubai. When they finally returned to the U.S. after nearly a month of holidaying, they were still high
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“What the hell just happened?”“Emilia, calm down. There’s a perfectly sensible explanation for why Kane did that.”“I’m listening.”Lillian sighed. “Look, it’s deeper than you think, but let’s just say Kane did what he had to do to save everybody’s asses.”“I don’t think I’m part of the ‘everybody’ you’re talking about. I just got thrown under the bus on national TV and you’re telling me my ass got saved. How?”“Kendra’s family was blackmailing us.”“Us?”“Yes. The entire Beaumont family. She knows things about us that will ruin our reputation if the public ever got wind of them.”“Hold on. You mean you guys used me as the sacrificial lamb to save yourselves?”“Stop being dramatic, Emilia. This will blow over quickly. There’s a new
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“If anyone finds out that I’m here, I’ll make sure you lose your job immediately. Is that clear?” “Yes, Mrs Beaumont,” the hotel manager said with a quavering voice. “Another thing: while I’m here, I prefer to be referred to as Ms Emilia. Calling me Mrs Beaumont is like announcing my presence to the entire staff and I don’t want that.” “Duly noted, ma’am.” “Good. Now, excuse me. I’ll ring down for dinner at 7 p.m. What’s the special on the menu today?” “Seared scallops and baby spinach with pomegranate glaze,” the hotel manager said proudly. “That’s a special?” She scoffed. “Just send me the full menu and I’ll choose something else.” “Right away, ma’am.” “Thank you, Maurice,” she said dryly and closed the door. As she walked back into the suite, she smiled at herself. Elsie and Lillian would be proud of her aristocratic manner if they saw her now. She was becoming a true Beaumont. “Aw, shucks! I don’t want to be a true Beaumont,” she said aloud to herself. “They’re a bunch of
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“It’s so good to hear from you again, Emilia. How are you?”“Annoyed most times, but I’m fine. What about you?”“I miss you,” he blurted out. “I know I shouldn’t say that but it’s true. I miss you a lot.”Crap! Maybe this phone call was a mistake.“I shouldn’t have called you, Matt,” she said softly.“Please, don’t say that. I didn’t mean to offend you. I know you and Kane are married again, I was just saying…”“It’s fine. I’m not offended. I just don’t want you to think that I was trying to get back with you again. I just felt like talking to someone who isn’t heavily invested in my current situation.”“I understand. I wasn’t expecting to leave your husband for me either. I know that’s impossible.”She chuckled. “I still love him but I’m
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“Welcome back home, darling,” said Elsie. She hugged Emilia warmly. “I am so sorry for everything that happened.”“It’s ok. Kane told me everything,” she replied graciously.“Now you know we’re a bunch of crazies in this family. I hope you’re still going to stick by us regardless,” said Lillian.“I vowed to love Kane through thick and thin, for better or worse. I’m sticking to my vows.”“Please…” Samuel scoffed.“Seriously?” Jack asked him. “You’re one to talk.”“Don’t come for me, junkie. I’m not in the mood,” he fired back.“What did you say?” Jack asked, taking a step towards his brother-in-law.“Ok, that’s it, guys. Stop!” Kane ordered them. “You’re supposed to be welcoming my wife home, not making her feel uncomfortable.”“It’s ok. Family fights sometimes,” Emilia said with a smile.Oddly enough, she liked seeing this side of the Beaumonts. It assured her that they were real humans and not a group of robots with impeccable manners.They heard footsteps on the stairs and everyone
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“Who is it?” Lara called out from the living room.“Don’t say a word,” Matt warned Emilia.“So, you’re the stalker.”“I hate that word. I wasn’t stalking you, by the way. I was just letting you know that I’ll come back for you and now, here I am.”“What do you think you’re doing, Matt?” She asked him softly. “How do you think this is going to end?”“It’s going to end with you following me quietly and going back to Wyoming with me. Or we could go to Connecticut together. Do you remember how much fun it was when we were together in that hotel, making love all night?”“That wasn’t a fun memory for me,” she replied flatly. “it was a painful time in my life when I was searching frantically for my missing child.”“Well, you’ve found her, haven’t you? Now, stop talking and com
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“Romeo and Juliet… I was wondering when both of you will finally show up here,” said Serena with a delighted grin.“Let’s cut to the chase then,” said Kane curtly. “my wife and I are ready to offer you twice the amount you’re getting from the publishing house to write your book.”Serena giggled. “Are you trying to silence me? I am an American citizen and I have the right to free speech.”“Not if your free speech is a bunch of lies targeted at destroying our reputation,” said Emilia.“You’re one to talk. Aren’t you the same woman that cheated on her husband with a random farmhand in Wyoming? And you’re here talking about your reputation. How ironic.”“How much do you want?” Kane asked her.“I’ve told you a billion times already, Kane. I don’t want your money, I want you.”“What’s that supposed to mean?”“Divorce this woman who is unworthy of you and then marry me. I will be devoted to you, I will be faithful to you and I will make you proud wherever I go.”“That will never happen,” Emi
