~~ Brittany's POV ~~“First of all, I'd like to appreciate everyone here for coming. As you all know about the tragic event that happened lately; the chairman of the Anderson's Group, my father, alongside his driver and PA were involved in a ghastly car accident and currently, he and his personal assistant were the only ones who made it. May the soul of the driver rest in perfect peace.” I said into the microphones gathered below me, and paused to take in a deep breath.My voice was sounding a bit shaky as I spoke, so I exhaled sharply once again.“My family and I will try our very best to help the family of the deceased driver in our little ways.” I bowed a little after this, making the cameras flashing their lights at me.“How is the chairman's health? Has there been any improvements in his condition?” A reporter asked, and I let out a downcast sigh as the whole place became utterly silent. Only the clicking of cameras.“There hasn't been any improvements in his health condition, but
~~ Ace's POV ~~Brittany didn't say a word until we got to where my car was parked. I was already beginning to think that she was ignoring me on purpose. Especially after her reaction to my visit in her mother's presence, I was sure she had a lot to say than keeping quiet.For that brief moment she gazed at me back there, her eyes emphasized so much rage as they glared at me with hostility. Finally, she turned to me, making me halt in my steps immediately.“What do you think you're trying to do? What game are you trying to play exactly?” She asked, her eyes reflecting with hate like they did earlier, inside the hospital.Her last question took me unaware and rendered me almost speechless.“Game?” I asked back, raising my brows as my lips parted in shock.“Yes.” She took few steps closer and continued, “Stop acting like nothing happened, Ace. One minute you're callous, the other you're acting as if you did nothing wrong or don't even know what you did wrong. I'm sick and tired of it.”
~~ Brittany's POV ~~I stepped out of Ace's car with my bag hung around my arm. I shot him a glance before shutting the door and making my way into the company.Last night still appeared as a mystery. No matter how deeply I thought about it, there weren't many reasons I could come up with, but the only question that kept lingering in my mind: was he sorry for everything?But he didn't speak about accusing me of having an affair with someone else when I still dated him. Neither did he speak about why he broke off our relationship without a second thought. The deeper I even thought about everything, the more pissed I become at the fact that my body easily gave into his touch last night."Good morning ma'am." I heard, making me halt at the number of workers standing in front of me, including my secretary."Good morning," I said, turning towards the elevator as Clarissa collected my bag and pressed the call button."I've gathered and sent the lists of the chairman's ongoing projects to y
~~ Brittany's POV ~~“What is going on? What are the officers talking about? That I tried to kill your father?”I glanced down at the cuffs on my mom's wrists, and my chest tightened with despair. It felt as though my whole world crumbled around me as seeing my mom treated like a criminal made me so angry, yet I couldn't do a single thing to help her.“Why would I do such a thing? Why am I being accused falsely? You know, I would never try to hurt your father, so why?” Mom wouldn't stop asking questions that even I could barely answer.A tear rolled down my eyes and I quickly wiped it off to avoid instigating more fear in Mom. As it seemed, the fear and pain in her eyes were so evident that I badly wished there was a way I could relieve her of those emotions.For the past few days, Mom had been the most disturbed and overworked person, from consoling the dead driver's family down to taking care of my Dad and his secretary in the hospital. She has been the one doing the majority of th
“What's with you, girl? You just started rejoicing as soon as you came in here. What's the good news? Come on, let me know.” Zara implored with eagerness, keenly watching as Lora served herself another glass of champagne after finishing the first glass.She was Lora's best friend and the only friend Lora had kept by her side since high school. They were literally like twins back in those days because anywhere one find Lora, then be certain Zara would be there. They attended the same college at the same time, studied the same course and did almost everything together.It was just until recently, after they got out of college that each faced their different jobs when Lora started working in her father's company as a finance manager, wholly different from what she studied in college. All because she was afraid her half-sister would overthrow her if she didn't follow her closely by working behind her.Now, the two friends only met occasionally after work or during the non-working days. E
~~ Brittany's POV ~~I sat on the bed quietly as the doctor did some checkups on me. He checked on the wound on my forehead and the back of my head, then finally assessed my heart rate with his stethoscope."Do you feel pains anywhere?" He inquired, placing the stethoscope back around his neck."Yes, my head still hurts but not as severe as it was earlier.""The nurse will administer another pain relief drug and change the bandage as well. So, please lay back on the bed and rest while she is at it."I did as the doctor said and allowed the nurse to do her duty as the doctor left the ward. The door opened again and my secretary accompanied by two cops walked in. It was the same cops from the station who had offered to escort me.Clarissa walked to stand beside me while the cops stopped at the center of the ward."How are you feeling, ma'am?""Well as you can see, I'm getting better." I teared my eyes away from them for a moment and heaved out a sigh."We're sorry we couldn't protect yo
~~ Brittany's POV ~~I clasped my sweaty palms together as I clicked my heels quietly against the marble tiled floor. Until then, I didn't realize how tensed and scared I was. The first few hours didn't bother me that much because I was certain mom's lawyer was quite prepared. Thanks to the other maid who demanded to see me at the hospital, we were able to get recordings contradicting to what the supposed maid, Sophia had told the police. In one of the video recordings, she seemed to be working with someone against my mother, and she was the one who planted the forged documents in my parents' bedroom. Now, she was no longer a witness and for that reason, oppositions against my mother had reduced but somehow, I still felt anxious. After a brief recess, the judge returned with the verdict and as my eyes remained fixed on her, I hoped and prayed whatever she was holding unto was good news.“....... I hereby pronounce Mrs. Catherine Anderson.....not guilty.”As soon as I heard those wor
~~ Ace's POV ~~Two consecutive knocks sounded gently on the door and my secretary walked in as I only spared her a quick glance.“Your sister-in-law is here to see you.”I was forced to drop the files I was working on at the end of that news as I shot my gaze back to my secretary and I scoffed out.“What does she want?” “She only asked me to inform you about her arrival and is waiting outside for you like I told her to.”“Then, let her know that I'm busy and won't be seeing her anytime soon.” I tried to resume my work but paused when someone suddenly intruded my office.“Work hours are over, but I wonder what you and your secretary are still doing with files. Don't you get tired? Or maybe slack off in your duties?” Lora butted in, strolling inside casually as she halted midway with arms crossed against each other.Ignoring her statement, I teared my gaze back to my secretary with raised brows, but her looks expressed shock and surprise.“I really did ask her to wait for me outside,
~~ Ace's POV ~~Two consecutive knocks sounded gently on the door and my secretary walked in as I only spared her a quick glance.“Your sister-in-law is here to see you.”I was forced to drop the files I was working on at the end of that news as I shot my gaze back to my secretary and I scoffed out.“What does she want?” “She only asked me to inform you about her arrival and is waiting outside for you like I told her to.”“Then, let her know that I'm busy and won't be seeing her anytime soon.” I tried to resume my work but paused when someone suddenly intruded my office.“Work hours are over, but I wonder what you and your secretary are still doing with files. Don't you get tired? Or maybe slack off in your duties?” Lora butted in, strolling inside casually as she halted midway with arms crossed against each other.Ignoring her statement, I teared my gaze back to my secretary with raised brows, but her looks expressed shock and surprise.“I really did ask her to wait for me outside,
~~ Brittany's POV ~~I clasped my sweaty palms together as I clicked my heels quietly against the marble tiled floor. Until then, I didn't realize how tensed and scared I was. The first few hours didn't bother me that much because I was certain mom's lawyer was quite prepared. Thanks to the other maid who demanded to see me at the hospital, we were able to get recordings contradicting to what the supposed maid, Sophia had told the police. In one of the video recordings, she seemed to be working with someone against my mother, and she was the one who planted the forged documents in my parents' bedroom. Now, she was no longer a witness and for that reason, oppositions against my mother had reduced but somehow, I still felt anxious. After a brief recess, the judge returned with the verdict and as my eyes remained fixed on her, I hoped and prayed whatever she was holding unto was good news.“....... I hereby pronounce Mrs. Catherine Anderson.....not guilty.”As soon as I heard those wor
~~ Brittany's POV ~~I sat on the bed quietly as the doctor did some checkups on me. He checked on the wound on my forehead and the back of my head, then finally assessed my heart rate with his stethoscope."Do you feel pains anywhere?" He inquired, placing the stethoscope back around his neck."Yes, my head still hurts but not as severe as it was earlier.""The nurse will administer another pain relief drug and change the bandage as well. So, please lay back on the bed and rest while she is at it."I did as the doctor said and allowed the nurse to do her duty as the doctor left the ward. The door opened again and my secretary accompanied by two cops walked in. It was the same cops from the station who had offered to escort me.Clarissa walked to stand beside me while the cops stopped at the center of the ward."How are you feeling, ma'am?""Well as you can see, I'm getting better." I teared my eyes away from them for a moment and heaved out a sigh."We're sorry we couldn't protect yo
“What's with you, girl? You just started rejoicing as soon as you came in here. What's the good news? Come on, let me know.” Zara implored with eagerness, keenly watching as Lora served herself another glass of champagne after finishing the first glass.She was Lora's best friend and the only friend Lora had kept by her side since high school. They were literally like twins back in those days because anywhere one find Lora, then be certain Zara would be there. They attended the same college at the same time, studied the same course and did almost everything together.It was just until recently, after they got out of college that each faced their different jobs when Lora started working in her father's company as a finance manager, wholly different from what she studied in college. All because she was afraid her half-sister would overthrow her if she didn't follow her closely by working behind her.Now, the two friends only met occasionally after work or during the non-working days. E
~~ Brittany's POV ~~“What is going on? What are the officers talking about? That I tried to kill your father?”I glanced down at the cuffs on my mom's wrists, and my chest tightened with despair. It felt as though my whole world crumbled around me as seeing my mom treated like a criminal made me so angry, yet I couldn't do a single thing to help her.“Why would I do such a thing? Why am I being accused falsely? You know, I would never try to hurt your father, so why?” Mom wouldn't stop asking questions that even I could barely answer.A tear rolled down my eyes and I quickly wiped it off to avoid instigating more fear in Mom. As it seemed, the fear and pain in her eyes were so evident that I badly wished there was a way I could relieve her of those emotions.For the past few days, Mom had been the most disturbed and overworked person, from consoling the dead driver's family down to taking care of my Dad and his secretary in the hospital. She has been the one doing the majority of th
~~ Brittany's POV ~~I stepped out of Ace's car with my bag hung around my arm. I shot him a glance before shutting the door and making my way into the company.Last night still appeared as a mystery. No matter how deeply I thought about it, there weren't many reasons I could come up with, but the only question that kept lingering in my mind: was he sorry for everything?But he didn't speak about accusing me of having an affair with someone else when I still dated him. Neither did he speak about why he broke off our relationship without a second thought. The deeper I even thought about everything, the more pissed I become at the fact that my body easily gave into his touch last night."Good morning ma'am." I heard, making me halt at the number of workers standing in front of me, including my secretary."Good morning," I said, turning towards the elevator as Clarissa collected my bag and pressed the call button."I've gathered and sent the lists of the chairman's ongoing projects to y
~~ Ace's POV ~~Brittany didn't say a word until we got to where my car was parked. I was already beginning to think that she was ignoring me on purpose. Especially after her reaction to my visit in her mother's presence, I was sure she had a lot to say than keeping quiet.For that brief moment she gazed at me back there, her eyes emphasized so much rage as they glared at me with hostility. Finally, she turned to me, making me halt in my steps immediately.“What do you think you're trying to do? What game are you trying to play exactly?” She asked, her eyes reflecting with hate like they did earlier, inside the hospital.Her last question took me unaware and rendered me almost speechless.“Game?” I asked back, raising my brows as my lips parted in shock.“Yes.” She took few steps closer and continued, “Stop acting like nothing happened, Ace. One minute you're callous, the other you're acting as if you did nothing wrong or don't even know what you did wrong. I'm sick and tired of it.”
~~ Brittany's POV ~~“First of all, I'd like to appreciate everyone here for coming. As you all know about the tragic event that happened lately; the chairman of the Anderson's Group, my father, alongside his driver and PA were involved in a ghastly car accident and currently, he and his personal assistant were the only ones who made it. May the soul of the driver rest in perfect peace.” I said into the microphones gathered below me, and paused to take in a deep breath.My voice was sounding a bit shaky as I spoke, so I exhaled sharply once again.“My family and I will try our very best to help the family of the deceased driver in our little ways.” I bowed a little after this, making the cameras flashing their lights at me.“How is the chairman's health? Has there been any improvements in his condition?” A reporter asked, and I let out a downcast sigh as the whole place became utterly silent. Only the clicking of cameras.“There hasn't been any improvements in his health condition, but
~~ Brittany's POV ~~The door opened, revealing a warden and Kylie as he was led to a seat on the other side of the visitation room. Then the warden left afterward. I felt Jake's muscle tense up beside me and I gently rubbed his knuckles which were clenched into a fist.His anger was understandable. In fact, I was having the same feeling, that the only emotion left within at that time was anger. I seriously wanted to smack Kylie on the face until his face was no longer recognizable. But, unfortunately, I couldn't lay one finger on him as there was a tall, transparent glass which demarcated the middle. That prevented a lot from happening because I was as well certain that Jake also had something 'physical' to do to him. I glanced at Jake, who sat down quietly yet simmering with resentment. He exhaled deeply when he felt my gaze on him before reassuring me with a smile that I observed to be fake instantly.He couldn't fool me with that smile. I turned my gaze back to Kylie.“What were