Chapter 16 After dropping the bomb, Axel went back to read his documents. It was as if he did not care about the impact of his words. It was as if he was telling his assistant to go and get him a cup of coffee. Peter felt that this was the hardest mission of his entire career. Find his boss a wife, he could as well go buy himself a coffin. "Anything the matter?" Axel's cold voice reached his ears and his heart almost jumped out of his skin. "Nothing boss. I will go execute the matter right away!" Peter said. It really was hard being the tyrant's assistant. Although the benefits were good and tempting, it really was life-threatening. Peter walked towards the door with shaking legs. He did not dare waste another second in the office or else he might be told to just bring over the marriage certificate. When he reached the door, he remembered something and he turned to look at his boss who had his face buried in documents. He mastered up all his lifetime courage and a
Chapter 17 Bella was so shocked by her daughter’s words that it took her a long while to grasp what she was saying. “You mean to say that Amelia, that good-for-nothing bitch is actually back?” she asked. “Yes, mom. I just bumped into her today. I heard Oliver say that she doesn’t have a job and that she has been back for a while.” Layla said. She thought she would be able to drive Amelia to the wall alone but seeing her eat at such a fancy hotel sent a warning bell in her mind. Although she was with Chloe and her family background was slightly better, she knew that such a place required people with a membership card and there is no way Chloe would have it. “Didn’t grandfather say that he will be writing his will after his birthday in a few days? Although history is now managed by grandmother, most of the shares are under grandfather’s name and only he can determine who inherits the company in the future!” Layla said. Although she did not want to ‘mean anything, her mother still
Chapter 18 “What the hell!” Chloe was the first to come back to her senses. “Amelia, what is going on? What did Peter mean by all the things he said?” Amelia looked at her friend and shrugged her shoulders feeling like her view of the world has been turned upside down. “Ooh my goodness, did this man just propose marriage to you?” “I don’t know girl, I am just as confused as you are. But who does that? Who comes to someone’s house and says I want you to marry my boss? Where is the logic in that?” Amelia asked. She was still recovering from the shock that Peter had dropped on her and her sleep was completely gone. “What will you do?” “What can I do? I am not going to marry some stranger that I have just met. I don’t even want to think about it. What I want now is a job and to move on with my life.” Amelia spoke. Although she has never been shocked like this in her entire life, she was not about to throw herself at a man she knew nothing about. “But Amelia, you have to admit tha
Chapter 19 Jackson’s face was as black as the bottom of the pot the more he heard the security guard insult, Amelia. Who gave him the guts to say such things about his daughter? The security guard was still rambling on under Layla’s encouraging gaze when he felt a sharp pain like a knife cutting his cheek. He was dumbfounded and so was everyone who was there. He fell on the ground with a thud as he coughed out a mouthful of blood. He had a few fallen teeth and he was on the verge of fainting. Amelia’s heart trembled when she saw her father beat up the security guard. It was just for a moment before it returned to its indifferent state. Why was he pretending to be mad now? When she was banished five years ago, didn’t he stand coldly as he watched the drama? The look on his face was as if he could not wait to send her away. And he divorced her mother, did he even think about how she felt as a daughter? Did he think about protecting his family? “Jackson, what are you doing? Why di
Chapter 20 “Amelia, stop right there!” Eva howled. How could she just walk away? Did she know what their family would be losing if she just walked away? Amelia stopped in her tracks and looked at the old woman. “What do you want? Weren't you eager to chase me away just a moment ago? What is it now?” Amelia asked in a cold voice. “What are you talking about? Quickly invite Mr. Dawson in. Don’t just stand there. Your grandfather has been asking about you for a long time now.” Eva tried to soften her tone. She did not know the relationship between these two so, she did not dare make any assumptions. But she knew that she had to stop Amelia from leaving and once she became acquitted with Axel, she will deal with her without worry. “I don’t want to disgrace anyone and I don’t want to ruin my grandfather’s day. I will be back in a few days and see grandfather.” Amelia spoke. The five people who had come out watched as the black Porsche drove away under their gaze. They were so shocke
Chapter 21 Amelia went home with complicated feelings. She knew that Axel was not a simple character and if anything, she did not want anything to do with him. Although that was what her mind was telling her, her heart was beating really hard in her chest. She had worked so hard in the past hoping that one day Oliver will see her in a new light but she ended up being disappointed time and again. At the moment, she did not know if she still had the courage to accept another man in her life. She had been so much in love with Oliver that every time she saw his cold expression, or when she saw him pampering and taking care of Layla, it will be a lie to say that she was not affected. She still had a glimmer of hope in her heart but she did not dare think about it too deeply, especially after their recent encounter. Amelia went home, having no one to talk to, she dialed Chloe’s number. Ever since her mom divorced her dad, the number of times they had contacted each other could be counte
Chapter 22 Amelia never imagine that she will one day sit with her mom and share everything she had been through over the years. It felt like a dream but it was all real. “I can’t believe that Oliver could do something so stupid. How could he betray you because of that little bitch. I have never imagined that Bella and her daughter would be so unrestrained.” Joylin said angrily. Her eyes were spitting fire and her face had turned red from anger. “And that father of yours, is he still even a man? How could he stand by and watch his daughter be bullied without doing anything? Does he deserve to even be called a father?” “Mom, calm down. Everything has happened a long time ago and I have already let go. I don’t want to be drowned in the past sorrows for the rest of my life.” Amelia spoke as she hugged her mom’s arm. She had forgotten the last time she had felt her mom’s caring attitude. It was as if they have never separated and her mom has always been by her side, cheering her on.
Chapter 23 Two days later, Amelia was called home because her grandfather was finally going to announce his will. Although he had mostly been in politics, his deceased had entrusted all the shares of the History entertainment industry to him. He had the right to distribute it as he saw fit. His wife had been so devoted to the company. She had even found a replacement for him before she died because she knew that her husband was an amateur when it came to managing a business. Derek was actually just going to read the will that his wife had written before she died. He had never looked at it before because he knew that his wife would make the best decision but no one knew about that. They all thought that he was the one who had written the will. Amelia was a little late and she arrived when everyone was already seated. she looked at the round table and saw that there was not a single unfamiliar face except for the person who looked like the lawyer. Her grandfather was sitting at the
Chapter 148 At the hospital, Derek and Axel were nervously waiting for the doctors outside the emergency room. “Will mommy be okay?” Derek asked as he looked at his father. “Yes, she will be okay.” “It is all my fault,” he said as he lowered his head. “Why do you say so?” Axel asked as he looked at his son. “I have not taken good care of Mommy. I should have noticed that she was to feel well a long time ago. Why did I realize it just now?” Axel was stunned. He never imagined that his son would be sensitive to that extent. “I am the one to blame. If I haven’t been too busy with work, your mom would be okay. I have failed her.” “Come here.” he summoned his son and then pulled him into his embrace. He had been too busy recently that he had failed to notice the abnormalities surrounding Amelia. He only prayed that it was nothing serious. After what seemed like forever, the doctors finally exited the emergency room. “How is my wife?” Axel did not hesitate to ask. “Don’t worry,
Chapter 147 “Axel, you are finally willing to show yourself. I am glad that you did because I want you to experience the pain that you have never experienced. The pain of having to watch your loved ones fall in front of you without doing anything.” Charles spat. “Before you condemn me, please watch this,” Axel said as he threw a phone at Charles. Charles caught it and the moment his finger touched the screen, a video started to play out. It was the courtroom and there was a case in session. Although Charles did not know what it was, he decided to watch it. But at the end of the video, his face was contorted and a look of disbelief washed over his face. “I told you that I had nothing to do with that car accident but you never listened. If you had been in the country for the past few years, you would not have wasted your time doing all these.” Axel said coldly. “No! This can’t be real. You are the one who caused the death of my brother.” “If you don’t believe me, the culprit is a
Chapter 146 Watching her kids grow up every step of the way filled Amelia with joy. Although being parents demanded more from them, Axel and Amelia felt accomplished every time they finished a day. “I have never known that you are good with kids,” Amelia said as she watched Axel bathing their son, Derek. “I have a great teacher with me. What is there for me not to learn?” Axel asked. Amelia blushed at his words. Ever since he became a father, Axel had been treating her extremely well. Sometimes, she felt like she was soaked in honey. It was sweet but not sickening. After putting the little ones to sleep, Axel approached Amelia. “Are you still… you know?” Axel asked in a deep voice. It had been three months since Amelia gave birth and they were yet to be intimate. Amelia looked at her husband and felt even more loved. She knew that her husband had been holding it in for a long time, it was finally time for him to get some privileges. “I miss you too,” Amelia said. She missed be
Chapter 145 “Joylin, thirty years ago, I pledged my love and commitment to you. I promised to love you, honor you, to comfort you, and to keep you. Although I have done almost none of those things in the past twenty-something years. From today onwards, before God and before our family, I want to promise you that I will forever hold your hand, I will give you a shoulder to lean on and I will be your best friend. I will make sure that the only thing that can be seen on your angelic face is your beautiful smile and tears of joy. When the sun rises, I want to be by your side, and I want to hold your hand as we watch it set. Joylin, I love you more than anything this world has to offer. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me.”Jackson emotionally said. His words earned a round of applause from the audience. The ladies present all had their eyes wet, especially Amelia, who was emotionally sensitive due to pregnancy. She was a mess as she cried hard in Axel’s arms. Axel was he
Chapter 144 At the supreme court… The case did not take long because the evidence presented by Axel was very clear and precise. No matter how Mel and Sandra tried to deny it, they only made people hate them more. Layla had also been dragged into the mud by Mel. Mel claimed that the idea to bribe the doctor and have Amelia’s uterus removed originated from her. “Sandra Dawson and Mel Dawson, after looking at the evidence presented to the court of law, I now sentence you to life imprisonment without parole.” “Miss Layla Lightwood, because of your crooked idea, you almost denied someone the right to become a mother. You have been therefore sentenced to twenty years in prison with two years of community service.” … Seasons went by quickly and Amelia was in her final trimester. Axel had taken her on a vacation and they were currently walking on the beach while Amelia took photos from time to time. “Time has gone by really first. I remember the first time we came to this place, I did
Chapter 143 Winter, Jackson, Derek, Lily, Axel, Amelia, Joylin, James… every one of them was staring at them. They felt like they were a piece of meat on the chopping board. “Insolent, vile creatures,” Winter shouted as he slammed his hand on the table. Mel jumped from fright and almost fell. Sandra’s face was pale as she stared at the stranger woman before her. Her face had been appearing in her dreams almost every night for the past twenty years or so. She never imagined that there will be a day she will see her face to face. She looked at her as if she was looking at a ghost. She never imagined that her sister had survived the fire accident and she will one day show up here. She would have just let the doctors strangle her to death while she was in the hospital. “Can you explain the meaning of this?” Winter said as he played the recording between Mel and the doctor. How has he never realized that he has been hosting wolves in his home, instead of humans? He was so angry that
Chapter 142 The following day, the house that has never been lively was filled with a joyous mood. Joylin and Jackson had come over early in the morning and she and Lily were busy in the kitchen preparing brunch. “I feel like the world has become a completely different place. I thought that there is always something good in every person, but as it turns out, some people are just born evil and that will never change.” Joylin said as she looked at Lily, feeling sorry for her for all the pain she had endured over the years. Although it has only been a few hours since they met, the two women had already connected and now, they talking like long time friends. “Yeah. When you try to see the good in people, you will always be the one getting hurt. If I had known that my son and daughter will go through so much under that woman’s evil hands, I would have come out a long time ago.” “But how comes your husband never realized that he has been living with a fraud all these years?” Joylin aske
Chapter 141 Axel returned from work when dinner was almost ready. After preparing the bath water for him, Amelia went to wait for him in the living room. Lily was setting the dinner table and after contemplating for a while, Amelia decided to ask the question that was bothering her. “Mom, when are you planning to tell him?” she asked. When Lily heard Amelia call her mom, her hands trembled and she almost dropped the bowl in her hands. She turned to look at Amelia with a stunned gaze, not believing her ears. Had she just called her mom? The emotions that the word had stirred in her heart were so much that she was left speechless. How long had it been since someone called her mom? She almost thought that she will never hear that word, ever again. As for Amelia, she did not feel ashamed when she called Lily mom. She was Axel’s mom so, it came naturally. Although Lily was stunned, she quickly came back to her senses, “What are you talking about?” she asked Amelia as if she was not
Chapter 140 “Can you tell me more about Axel, you know, when he was young? What kind of life did he live?” Lily asked nervously. “Why are you suddenly interested in my husband’s life when he was young?” Amelia asked as she squinted her eyes at the woman. Did she not want to hide her identity anymore? Although she had guessed a lot by now, she still needed some clarity to be certain that she was on the right path. “Don’t read much into it. Talking about something that interests you when you are pregnant can help improve your mood. It is beneficial for you and the baby.” Lily said. She had calmed down quite a bit and her voice had returned to normal. She was already by her son’s side and she could not be asking for more. As long as she could personally take care of her son and her daughter-in-law, it did not matter even if she had to hide for the rest of her life. Asking too many questions might also land her in trouble and she was not ready to face the consequences if her identit