“Elizabeth, it's a good thing that you are here. I was even about to ask one of the maids to go up to your room and call you,” Evelyn said as she walked into the kitchen and met Elizabeth who was trying to get a bottle of water from the fridge. Elizabeth faked a smile as she closed the fridge after picking a bottle of water. “Wow! Should I be excited that you seek my presence,mum?” “Maybe you should.” Evelyn also faked a smile. “Well, I just want you to perform the important family ritual that is always done by the daughter-in-laws of this family.” “Does that mean you have accepted me as the daughter-in-law?” “Don't be too excited because you don't know when all these will end.” Evelyn smirked. “Unfortunately it just began, mum. Something that just began will definitely take time to end or probably will not end.” Elizabeth replied with a sarcastic smile. Evelyn smirk dropped, she closed the distance between them. “I will advise you, Elizabeth, not to play with fire. It is a dan
“What the fuck is this?! I said I like bad alcohol and not bad food.” Natasha cursed as she gestured to the maid to bring her a bottle of alcohol. That's the only thing that can help in this situation. “Why the heck did you serve us poison in the name of food.” Raymond snapped, shooting an angry glare at Elizabeth who looked unperturbed. “Fuck!” Andrew went for a juice. Well, he has never seen a pretty girl who knows how to cook. Elizabeth won't be an exception. “Who the fuck even asked you to cook!” Richard looks so angry. One thing he hates is someone ruining his taste bud with bad food. The cooks in the Presley mansion know too well to be very careful while cooking the food Richard eats. One mistake will lead to losing your job. “Mum asked me to cook.” Elizabeth replied nonchalantly. She wasn't even bothered that everyone spat out the food, claiming that it is bad. “It was a tradition. If you didn't know how to cook, you should have told me.” Evelyn cuts in. “If I had told
It's been one week since Elizabeth turned the table against Evelyn. Everyone was disappointed in Evelyn including Raymond. Evelyn couldn't even say anything, she was so ashamed of herself. Her act was a very childish act. Even Richard was ashamed of his mother's act. He let down his pride and apologized to Elizabeth. The old Mr. Presley thought only his son could be childish, he never thought that his daughter-in-law could be worse. The old Mr. Presley couldn't do anything but just apologize to Elizabeth. He made Evelyn apologize to Elizabeth. Evelyn was so angry, especially when she saw the mocking smile on Elizabeth's face when the old Mr. Presley asked her to apologize. Evelyn didn't want to anger her father-in- law any more, so she swallowed her pride and apologized to Elizabeth. Of course, that apology wasn't from her heart. Her hatred for Elizabeth increased. If not because she has a stupid husband who is so useless, she wouldn't be in that situation. The old Mr. Presley wou
After the meeting, Elizabeth followed Richard to his office even though he warned her not to. But his stubborn wife will always do as she wanted.“Come on Richie, don't push me away. You need me in a time like this,” she said as she walked over to his seat. She sat on the desk, facing him. “I know how you must feel. You have been away for three days on a business trip and you came back to this. Don't worry, we will figure this out together.”How are they going to figure this out? The launching date is around the corner. How will they create another design in such a short period of time? His head is in turmoil. All he feels right now is anger. Elizabeth made herself comfortable between his legs. Richard looked up to her, he wanted to push her away but couldn't. Why does he feel that he needs her comfort? They have been married for more than two weeks now but that's not enough time to make him start feeling this way towards her. Heck! He started feeling this way the first day they met
Richard was kissing her like there's no tomorrow. One would notice how long he has yearned to do this. It was like he was trying to make up for all those times that he was trying to kiss her but restrain himself. He cupped the back of her head as he drew her closer, his tongue sucking every inch of her mouth. Why is he suddenly fueled with so much desire that he couldn't control? Could it be for the fact that he missed her for these three days he was on a business trip or the fact that he's trying to pour his anger out because of the company's stolen design. Either way, he just can't control himself right now or get enough of this kiss. The more he kisses her, the more he yearns for the kiss. He pulled her on his lap, pressing their body together. He pressed her so hard on himself as if he wanted her to disappear into him. He groaned as her ass touched his hard bulge. It made him kiss her harder as his hands ran through her back trying to get past the fabric. He wants to run his han
Richard was confused at what had just happened. He was dumbfounded as he watched Elizabeth run out of his office. What suddenly happened? Isn't this what she wants? Besides, she was enjoying it, and all of a sudden….He looked down at the huge bulge hiding behind his pants as he frowned. How could she run away after causing this big mess? He felt like going to her office to get answers, but he wouldn't want her to get ideas. If she thinks that he's going to beg her for sex, then she's mistaken. He doesn't want her to think that he was greatly aroused by that little make out.He groaned as he throbbed thinking of how hot everything was going…. The taste of her lips…. The softness of her breast and the feel of her skin. Everything lingered in his mind.Fuck!This won't do….. he stood up and walked towards the bathroom in his office. He frowned in anger. He hates doing this. He will surely make her pay for making a mess of him and then run away.…..Richard wanted the launching to procee
“I told you not to touch my things!” Richard growled as he picked the picture. He noticed the sad and painful look in Elizabeth's eyes, but it vanished immediately. He thought maybe he imagined it.“That wasn't intentional.” she rolled her eyes, thinking that he's overreacting. “I was looking for my red skimpy nightwear. It is my favorite.”“And how does that have to do with my wardrobe.” Richard hissed.“We share the same closet, I thought maybe it's there.” she replied lazily. “ Why the fuck are you even angry? That was just a picture, and it's not like I ruined it. It's still intact.”Richard's eyes flashed in anger as he grabbed her arm recklessly, making her wince slightly. “It is not just a picture! Don't ever come near my things again!” He warned and yanked her off. She nearly fell down but luckily maintained her stamina.“That's your ex-wife, right?” She asked calmly as she rubbed her arm to reduce the pain. There was a red mark left there by his hard grip.His intense gaze g
Elizabeth gathered herself together and went down for dinner. Before she left the room, she checked her secret phone and as expected she saw a message.‘Everything is moving smoothly.’ The message reads.There's another one. She opened it. ‘When are we going to meet?’She sighed and looked toward the bathroom door. Richard entered there a few seconds ago before she decided to check her phone. She returned her attention to her phone as she typed.‘Soon. Just be patient, and continue with our plan.’After typing and sending the message, she hid the phone and left the room. She walked down the huge spiral stairs and was walking towards the dining room when Natalie blocked her path. Natalie flashed her a cocky smile as she drank from her bottle of wine. Elizabeth tried not to cringe her nose. Natalie always reeks of alcohol even when she's not drinking one. She wonders what's her problem. What pain is she going through, trying to use the alcohol as her reliever? Well, that's none of he
Today is Evelyn's hearing. Richard knows that going to the court will hurt him the most, but he wants to be there. Funnily enough he was hoping that Evelyn will be acquitted of the charges, but that won't be possible because Lena had shown him enough evidence which proves that Evelyn is certainly guilty. To prove her innocence in the court means that the judgement did not judge well. He's still struggling to adjust to the new situation. It was today that Evelyn learned of what happened to her hotel. She was greatly mad and furious. She knows that there is no other person that could take her hotel and file charges of extortion against her if not Elizabeth. She swears that she's going to kill that girl, she will destroy her!When she was escorted into the courtroom, her eyes went toward Elizabeth who held a sarcastic smirk. ‘You can enjoy the victory while it lasts, Annabelle, because I promise to come for you. I will destroy you,’ she said in her mind as she glared daggers at Elizabet
When Richard ran away, Elizabeth wanted to follow him but Evelyn's voice stopped her. “Annabelle.” She was a bit shocked even though she had already assumed that Evelyn knew her real identity.Evelyn chuckled dryly. “So I'm right. Seeing how tense you look right now, it shows that you are definitely annabelle.”Elizabeth turned and faced her once more. “I would have complimented you on being so clever, mum, but I can't. It took you so long to realize it, that shows you are not as clever as you claim to be.”“You are right. I can't believe you were so good at this. How did you get your face? Did you steal it from Elizabeth? And where is she, the real Elizabeth?”“You know, you shouldn't be asking too many questions, mum. You should be thinking of a way to save your ass which I know definitely you won't be able to save.”“Don't be so sure of yourself, Annabelle. You can't take me down no matter how hard you try,” Evelyn said with a dangerous gaze. Elizabeth knows that she is not cappin
“Richie, are you sure that you want to meet your mum?” Elizabeth asked for the second time as their car stopped in front of the prison main gate. “Yes.” Richard replied as he took a deep breath. He looks nervous and his heart has not stopped beating fast since their journey to this place. “I have questions to ask her. I want to know why she did what she did. It's going to be hard for me to face her again after the things I know about her now. That's why I brought you along with me. You are my strength, do you know that?” he looked her straight in the eyes. She smiled faintly as she nodded.They both stepped down from the car while Richard held her hand tight as they walked into the prison building. They requested to see Evelyn and they were granted permission after feeling the request form and making sure that Evelyn also wants to see them.In a few minutes they were sitting opposite Evelyn. Richard held Elizabeth's hand tight. He can't believe that she is his zone of comfort now. Th
After meeting Stephen, Elizabeth returned home. It was a good thing that Richard was still asleep. Of course he should be. He hasn't slept since yesterday and must have felt exhausted. She sat beside him on the bed as she gently removed the strand of hair on his face. He looks so innocent and handsome when he is sleeping. She doesn't know what is going on with her heart, but whatever it is she won't give it a chance. Stephen is right, she must focus on their mission. She can't forget what Richard did to her.She is not going too far. She is only paying them for the pain she went through. How can she ever forget what they did to her if she doesn't make them feel the same pain she felt. After the old Mr. Presley had an accident and went into a coma, the Presley's made her go through hell. They abuse her physically, emotionally and mentally. They left her under the rain all night because she didn't make dinner on time. And her so-called husband watched them do it. He didn't do anything
“What? Wasn't Evelyn the one that planned your accident.”“Even though Evelyn was a devil and a monster, she didn't want me dead back then. She only wants me out of Richard's life by tarnishing my image. She made that plan with Anita, but Anita carried out another plan behind her back. Anita was scared that I would return and try to prove myself right, and expose what they did, so she planned the accident by cutting off the brake of the car. I think the driver did not know of the plan. She didn't mind if we both died. But the driver was heartless to leave me there to die. It was a good thing he paid for what he did.” Elizabeth carefully explained.“How did you find out?”“She said it when I was in a coma. She didn't know I could hear her. The first recovery I had when I was in coma was hearing voices but no one knew about it. I also started feeling people's touch. She was also the one that planned the accident two months ago. When I didn't die from the accident, she tried to kill me i
That night, the Presley mansion was quiet and cold. Richard couldn't leave Elizabeth's arms. He wondered what he could have done in that situation if Elizabeth was not there with him. He could not believe that all his life had been a lie. The mother he knew is not his real mother. In fact, she killed his real mother and took him away from her. He doesn't know if he will ever come to terms with this. It is just so hard to handle. The following day, Richard couldn't even leave his bed. He was down with a fever. Elizabeth didn't leave his side either and he was thankful for that. He needs her more than anything right now. Elizabeth felt his pain, even though she was trying to tell herself that he deserves it. Lena came around, but of course, Richard was not ready to meet her. Everything still seems like a dream to him. It will take some time before he will be able to accept the situation. Lena understood him. She is ever ready to wait until her nephew accepts her. She couldn't stop bl
After Lena's story, the whole room was filled with silence. Everyone was shocked beyond imagination, including Natasha. Even though she knows that her sister is ruthless, she didn't know she was capable of doing something as vile as this. Her sister was like a mother to her. She practically raised her. When she was working in the brothel, she left her in a motherless baby home because she didn't want her to witness that kind of life. She knows what her sister did to Annabelle but she didn't care much about it because she only sent Annabelle away and didn't kill her. But hearing what Lena said, she doesn't know what to feel about her sister anymore. Lena stood up and turned to Raymond who was extremely stunned to say anything. “Mr. Presley, your wife is being arrested for her crimes. So I hope you will let the police do their job and your wife will be brought to justice.”Raymond could not even ulterior a word. He's still trying to assimilate everything that is going on here. Not only
“My sister was a call girl. She used to work with Evelyn in one of the small brothels in the city. She and my sister were very good friends. They were so close that my sister nearly lost her life while protecting her. One day Evelyn resigned from her job. After six months she came back to tell my sister about her marriage with Mr. Raymond Presley. We don't know how she managed to make Raymond Presely fall in love with her but my sister and I were happy for her. She begged us not to come to the wedding and we should not tell anyone about her past, also we should pretend that we don't know her even if our path crosses. We understood her. Her past is not something to be proud of. It could ruin her marriage. My sister told her to come clean with her husband, it is for the best. She said she will at the right time. “After a few months. I fell sick. I was diagnosed with a brain tumor and needed surgery. My sister doesn't have money and to make matters worse she found out that she was pregn
Evelyn picked the paper and gulped down in fear when she saw the DNA test result. “Explain this to me Evelyn. Explain why the DNA test result is saying that Richard is not my son!”Evelyn stood like a statue, her body trembling as her whole world was going round. Why is this happening to her? Who the fuck is trying to ruin her family!“Answer me!” Raymond thundered, making Evelyn flinch, her whole body shaking. She has no explanation to give. She is just trying to recover from the shock of what is happening. How did things reach this stage? How could she be so careless to let things come to this stage?Raymon held her arm forcefully and yanked her up as his eyes were bloodshot. “Why are you not saying anything? Say something!”Raymond felt betrayed as if his whole life had been a lie. He thought that he knows the woman he has been married to for thirty years but it was all a lie. She managed to deceive him all these years. He has been raising a son that is not his for the past twenty