By the time Zacharie got off his call with Amelie, the sun had set and darkness had engulfed the city.With a sigh, he slipped his phone into his pocket and turned his attention to the view of the city that the balcony of the VIP suite of restaurant he was in, provided.In the background, Odette slithered in, bottle of wine in her hand as she approached him."Would you like me to pour you a gl*ss, sir." She asked, stopping beside him."That won't be necessary." He answered without looking her way."I insist. The night is long and the sky is beautiful." Odette pushed on wanting this date to be more successful than the previous ones.However that had a negative effect rather than a positive effect as Zacharie began to feel irritated.More than anything, he wanted to return back to his house or get back to work, but knew fully well that his grandmother would not understand his reasoning and once again force him to go on a date with Odette.And she, being who she was, would gladly play al
When Amelie first heard of Zacharie's location, she wasn't surprised, but when she actually got there, she couldn't help but gape at the sight of the eccentric building coated in glittering white paint.Eric stopped the car right at the entrance of the house and a male servant immediately ran forward to open the car door for him and Amelie.Amelie stepped out of the car her jaws nearly hit the floor. Seeing Zacharie's wealth In person, she realized that mere words weren't enough to capture just how wealthy he was.Although marveled by the wealthy and luxurious look of his house, Amelie managed to compose herself and glanced at Eric, who was now standing beside her."This way, Ms. Arnaud." He said and gestured towards the door in front.Amelie tightened her grip on her medical kit before following him.Upon entering the house, the smell of freshly cut roses filled her nose and the sight of a grand stairway and crystal chandelier, left her speechless.Admiring the beauty as she was lead
It felt like time had almost stopped as Amelie stared at him, Grey-green eyes searching his full grey ones for answers concerning his strange action."What are you doing?" She finally spoke up, pulling her hands and needle away from his finger and staring at him questioningly."Why did you stop?" He asked instead of answering, his usual cold facade placed neatly back on his face."I'm asking you a question." Amelie said. "What was that just now? What are you trying to do?"Zacharie stared at her, unsure how to explain his actions. Even he didn't know what made him do what he had just done."Have you suddenly gone mute, Mr. LaCroix?" Amelie challenged."Why are you questioning me like I tried to take advantage of you. I was simply trying to make sure that you don't commit any mistake when treating me and later blame it on your hair." He explained. "I have to be sure that you won't try and hurt me like last time.""Like last time?" Amelie inquired, totally forgetting about the matter at
After finding out About the necklace, Amelie locked herself up in her room often and didn't go anywhere other than picking the kids up from school and returning from work.Instead, she spent her days researching and gathering information about the frog poison that her so called family had tried to use to bring about her demise.The poison wasn't an easy one to procure be it medically or not, as it was made by a tribe located deep within the jungle of Brazil after capturing a deadly and poisonous frog that lived deep within the jungle.The only way the poison would be delivered was through a specific agent.In order to buy it, a person would have to first go to Brazil, and find a certain individual in a small village. From there, the individual would take them to meet with a certain member of the tribe and after the deal, the person would have to pay double the cost and also receive a certain item as a form of proof.With the item in hand, the person would be able to prove to the agent
A few days later, Eric rushed Into Zacharie's office with the reports of Zacharie's earlier request.He had gathered all the information there was to gather on the poison thanks to the help of medical specialist over seas and many of his underground source."Mr. LaCroix," The *ssistant greeted with a bow, noticing how Zacharie immediately stopped his work and turned to face him. "Sir, I've completed the task you asked of me. Here are the documents." He said and moved forward, placing the brown envelope containing all the information relating to the search, on his boss's table before gently backing away.Upon hearing this, Zacharie stopped his work and reached for the brown envelope, pulling the report out and gazing at it.The report stated that the poison had been created by a group of people who lived deep within the Brazilian forest. At first, it was merely meant to be used as a line of defense from wild animals as they usually rubbed it against tree barks and sort to fend them off
Audrey was waiting inside the visitor's room when the door opened and Amelie walked in.The first thing she took notice of was Amelie's disoriented and pale complexion. The second thing she noticed was the Sapphire necklace that hung around her neck.Seeing the whole scenario and know that her plan was ultimately working, Audrey smirked, the action not going unnoticed by the younger female right before she wiped the expression off her face."Audrey, what are you doing here? I don't remember ever inviting you to my place of work." Amelie said, her tone and facial expression showing no hint of surprise or shock but rather total indifference and coldness."Humph, why would you need an invitation. Since when does a patient need to be invited to the hospital to get their dressing changed." Audrey responded, her eyes never leaving the sapphire necklace that hung from Amelie's neck."Patient?" Amelie questioned and eyed her, briefly recalling that Audrey had indeed been in the hospital a mon
At Amelie's words, the twins carefully collected the necklace from their mother's outstretched palms and examined it. As Miguel was still young, he really couldn't really tell the difference between the real and original. But Michelle was different.The moment the necklace landed in her hands, she could feel that it was not the poisoned one. Almost as if the bad energy she had been feeling from the real necklace had suddenly disappeared."You're right mommy. This is a fake."She confirmed and her mother nodded her head. Before taking the necklace back and clasping it around her neck."Why are you suddenly wearing a fake, mommy? Do you love that necklace so much?" Miguel asked and his mother smiled at him."Yes, I love that necklace. Like I told you, that was the last thing your grandmother left to me before she p*ssed away," Amelie responded and gently ruffled her son's hair when he mouthed the words 'Oh I see'. "But that isn't the main reason why I'm wearing a fake. You see, the bad
The next day, just as Zacharie had said, Eric came to pick Amelie up from the hospital.Upon arriving at the very same house, Amelie was led to the same room and instructed to wait for Zacharie once more.'Humph! Who does that bast*rd think he is?!'She thought, as she sat down on the same couch.It was like déjà vu.She hated being made to wait and it was even worse that the one making her wait was the same person whom she didn't like for whatever reason.Just as Amelie had expected, it took Zacharie more than twenty minutes before he walked into the room.When he did, the expression on his face was just as emotionless as the previous time."I see you have no plans of running away this time around." He commented as he walked over to his desk and leaned against it.'That's some way to start the day's greeting.' Amelie thought and wanted to badly roll her eyes but held back.Forcing a smile on her lips, she spoke."Mr. LaCroix, good morning. How are you doing?"Zacharie remained silent
Florida was a place more comfortable than Amelie could have expected. It had sunny beaches and humble neighbors and fresh air.Although it could not hold a candle when being compared to the beauty of Paris, she was growing to love it here and it was growing on her children as much as it was growing on her.Two years, Amelie and the twins has been living in Florida for the past two years, and in these two years, she had managed to find a job and earn a lot of money and even opened her own hospital.The children were enrolled in a private elementary school each in their final years of elementary and they were having a blast.It was perfect and Amelie couldn't be more happier.At least, that's what she wanted to believe.She had a feeling her happiness was yet to come, but for now, this would have to do."Mommy, when's dinner?" Miguel asked as he stepped into the living area, Marco following closely behind.Marco was the German shepherd they had adopted upon moving to Florida. Amelie had
The week following the whole disastrous event was unnaturally peaceful.Amelie didn't complain as it gave her enough time to secretly look for a new place for she and the twins without them knowing anything about it and it also gave her enough time to gather her things and once again, secretly some of their.The reason why she was doing things in secret from them was because the last time they had moved from England back to France, the twins had thrown a fit, refusing to leave after just settling down perfectly in their new school.And right now, it was a silly case of Deja Vu.“Not gonna go around and say your farewells." Florence asked as she slipped Into Amelie office while she was packing the last of her things."I'd rather not." Amelie replied, glancing around."Well, at least bid me goodbye." Florence said and opened her arm for a hug.Amelie chuckled and went in, encasing the younger female in a p*ssionate hug for a few seconds before dressing back."You'll make an amazing team
Amelie arrived home later than day with a puffy face and red eyes.The lights were off and the house was quiet.It was obvious that Miguel and Michelle were fast asleep. Gently tip toeing over to their room, she cracked the door open slightly and stepped inside, seating at the edge of their bed and stroking their head gently, not wanting to wake them."Michelle, Miguel, mommy won't be able to make your wish come true. You won't be able to have Zacharie LaCroix as your new daddy." She whispered."Mommy will be the only one to be there for you from now on." She promised, the words leaving a sour taste in her mouth.She didn't want to be the only one, she wanted Miguel and Michelle to have a happy family. Just like the dream she had of them all being in one big happy house."I'm sorry, guys."As she apologized, a tear rolled down her cheek and landed on the bedsheet, staining the fabric.Wiping the remaining tears, Amelie leaned forward and kissed her children's forehead, smiling slightl
Zacharie was stunned to hear what she was saying.Eight years ago?He had forced himself on her? Had they met the first time back in the scan room?That didn’t make sense.He hadn’t even been in any woman ever since that night and that woman had committed suicide, had she not?“what the h*ll are you talking about, Amelie?” He finally asked, his brows deepen in confusion.“Don’t play innocent with me, Zacharie. I saw the tape. I know it was you.” She said, taking a step forward and jabbing her index finger into his chest.Zacharie’s eye twitched and he grabbed her hand. “Look, I don’t know what kind of nonsense you’re spewing, I haven’t slept with any woman in eight years, not even Odette.”“Liar.” She sneered and ripped her hand out of his grip. “You’re a lying scumbag. I’m not the only one that knows the truth.”“The truth?”“That you tainted an innocent girl, Zacharie. That night, I begged you to stop. I knew nothing of my step mother and sister’s plot and I begged you, I tried reas
"Zacharie LaCroix." Amelie uttered, her voice barely above a whisper. "Zacharie LaCroix..."As the video continued, and showed the two of them leaving the hotel, Amelie remained speechless, her mind a mess and her body unmoving.Her thoughts were jumbled and she felt the need to throw up.How could she not have seen it?It was obvious from the beginning.Now that she thought hard about it, Miguel was similar to Zacharie in some ways. The mole underneath his eyes, the same eye colors and even Michelle had some similarities to him.They both shared the same blood diseases.Like father like daughter.Just the thought of that alone almost made Amelie throw up."Oh my God." She breathed, finally standing up.Her legs were shaking, her hands trembling and she was sure her heart was beating fast."Calm down." She whispered to herself. "Calm down, it's not real. There has to be an explanation for all of this." She re*ssured herself and stood up, stumbling ever so slightly in her steps and nea
Zacharie kept true to his words, because two days after the entire incident, he showed up at the hospital, ready to begin or at least finalize the procedure of his new treatment plan."So, how is this going to work?" Zacharie asked, leaning back in the chair as he stared at Amelie."Well, the plan is very simple and straightforward, and very easy to execute." Amelie explained. "We'll have you come here and inject a serum I will prepare. This will be a one time process and will only last about thirty minutes.""One time?""Yes." She confirmed. "The serum is simply to cleanse your inner system. After that, a blood transfusion would follow.""I see. And then?""After the transfusion, there will be a period of recovery and rehabilitation, but it's not really necessary. We can skip that step. I'll provide you with some tablets that will help with the process and that will be all." She concluded."However, there is just one problem.""What is it?" Zacharie asked, sensing the worry in her vo
"This is all your fault." Odette accused, turning to glare at Amelie. "I hope you're happy now. You ruined everything. Not only did you cost me my engagement, you also had the guts to show up in such a revealing dress and try to seduce my fiance. What a shameful b*tch.""Odette that's enough!" Zacharie fiercely demanded. "Haven't you done enough?""You're right. I have. And I'm sorry. It was just... vitamins I slipped in. I went to the doctors the other day and they recommended some vitamins for you. But I knew you wouldn't take anything that has not been prescribed by your doctor so I tried to slip it in. I'm really sorry." Odette begged."Just vitamins, huh?" Zacharie asked and snapped his finger. Instantly, Eric appeared with the gl*ss of wine and handed it to Zacharie. "If you say so, then drink it.""W-what?""Drink it." Zacharie repeated."I-""I'm sure there's no harm if it's just a few vitamins.""Zach, are you kidding? It's a full gl*ss.""It is. But if it's just vitamins, li
"This drink is contaminated?" Zacharie questioned. "What do you mean by that?""Well the thing is..." Amelie began, looking like she was hesitant to speak. "The thing is..."Before she could complete her word this time around, Odette quickly took her hand and dragged her away."What are you doing? Let go." Amelie demanded, trying to pull her hand free.Odette did not comply until they were separated from the crowd, standing someplace near the balcony."What are you doing?" Amelie asked once more."I could say the same for you." Odette challenged, folding her hand over her chest."What?" Amelie blinked twice, not understanding."Why did you say that the drink is contaminated? What's your purpose for lying?""I didn't lie." Amelie retorted, clearly remembering what she has seen when she stepped out of the balcony.Odette had dropped something into the wine gl*ss, and although Amelie couldn't figure out what exactly it was, she wasn't about to just let Zacharie drink whatever concoction
Over the weekend and until she was discharged, Amelie continuously told herself not to misunderstand Zacharie's words.He had only said all that in a bid to calm the rowdy twins down and it meant nothing.She continued to tell herself that, dissuading both her heart and head from growing any sort of attachment to the words that meant nothing. That reality however, was smacked even harder in her face as the day she got discharged and went home, she was met with an invitation letter from Odette.Her birthday was tomorrow and Zacharie was holding a banquet for her and she had been invited.Staring at the letter in her hand, Amelie felt sore. She had nearly forgotten the fact that Zacharie had a fiancée who loved him very much.Not only that, she was pretty and kind and everything in all that could make a perfect wife. Unlike her, an already spoilt product.Amelie gritted her teeth at the comparison. Why was it angering her so much?Why did it have to do with her if Odette was a perfect w