Chapter 131DOUBTS AND TRUTHMAX POV"I hope he is alright." I muttered; my voice laced with concern and curiosity.After Karl's call about wanting some drinks, I knew something was wrong because of the way he sounded,but did not know what it was and when I asked him, he said he was going to talk about it over drinks." What happened this time?" I sait to myself, I had seen him the day before and he was fine. I hoped there was no trouble with the company. I got ready quickly and drove to the bar.I arribed at the bar and texted Karl to inquire if he had arrived, he told me he had and was sitted already. I highlighted from my car and got in, I gazed around for a while before I finally sighted him." Hey boss." I called out as soon as I sighted him already sitted and sipping a drink already. I went to meet him where he was sitted "Wassup boss, is everything ok?" I asked him and turned to call the bar tender to bring me some drinks.The bar tender came over to our table and I placed my
Chapter 132ANOTHER CHANCE...KARL'S POVAs Max and I drank and talked about these issues. My phone beeped, so I turned to see who had messaged me. "Hey, babe. Want some sugar!!" While perusing the message, I noticed an image of her in her pants popping up on the screen; she had sent the previous message asking about my desire for sex. "This is completely ridiculous." I whispered to myself.Claire was shameless; how could she think I would want to sleep with her after everything." I thought to myself. With a sigh, I dropped the phone."Who was that?" Is everything alright? Max enquired in a concerned tone as soon as I dropped the phone. He had noticed my contenance and was inquiring about it. It was Claire messaging; I did not want to tell him or talk about Claire, but he insisted on knowing what was bothering me so much. I took a sip of my drink and stared for a moment before responding, "Who was that?" Max enquired again, "Claire!!" I replied with a frown."What about her?"Max e
Chapter 133REUNION..CLAIRE'S POVI was surprised to receive a response from Karl so quickly after I texted him. The anticipation bubbled inside me as I eagerly waited for our dinner date with Karl. My mind racing with thoughts of what he might say.It was a call I had been longing for, and now everything seemed to be falling into place. We met at our favorite restaurant, the soft glow of candlelight creating an intimate atmosphere around us. As we sat down, Karl's eyes locked with mine and a smile played on his lips. As we sat across from each other, his eyes sparkled with excitement, matching the butterflies in my stomach. We spoke through the night and rekindled our love. It was so lovely. "I've been wanting to ask you something," he said, his voice filled with excitement and anticipation. My heart fluttered with anticipation as it raced with excitement when I heard his words." What did he want to ask?" I puzzled, The candlelight flickered, casting a soft glow on his face as h
Chapter 134STRANGER'S HELPSOPHIE'S POV"Sorry, love, she would not be staying for long, I assure you," Karl said to Claire completely ignoring me."Are you sure?" Claire enquired; her voice laced with concern. She was clearly uncomfortable in my presence and made no attempt to hide it."You do not need to worry. Alright." She moaned as he planted a kiss on her cheeks and then on her neck fondling her breasts too. She laughed and looked at me with a great deal of hate in her eyes. "I really hope so," she said as turned to face Karl, shovering him away playfully, " Stop," she said laughing uncontrollably as he tickled herKarl looked into her eyes and they shared another passionate kiss. His words offended me, but I could also relate to his worry. However, I was still determined not to give up so easily." Ahhff." I muttered as I looked at them both, infatuated with one another. Tears welled up in my eyes, and as they were about to roll down my cheeks, I wiped them away quickly. "Shu
Chapter 135FINALLY....CLAIRE'S POV" Finally!!" I muttered in excitement, Sophie was out of the way for good and I could finally be with Karl without any opposition. As I stood there, watching Sophie being taken away, a mix of relief and guilt washed over me. Relief because now there would be no more obstacles between Karl and me, but guilt because deep down, I knew that what we had done was wrong. Still, the thought of finally being with him consumed my every sense and I did not care so much about whatever happened to Sophie, she was a thief that came to steal my man,and I was just taking him back from her.I couldn't help but feel a rush of excitement as I walked over to get a drink to celebrate my victory. The obstacles that had kept Karl and me apart were finally gone and I had gotten back my place as Davis mum and Karl's wife, even though we had not gone back for a remarriage or anything of sort, I knew it was just a matter of time before we did.I took out a wine and drank
Chapter 136PATERNITY CASE...SOPHIE'S POV" Just wait and see." He said as I stopped to listen to what he wanted to talk about. He highlighted from his car and approached me, I held on to Selene and I watched him walk to where we were." Here," he said showing me his card, I looked at him puzzled, " What do you want?" I asked him, I let go off Selene and excused myself, I did not want any drama and having to answer a lot of Selene questions afterwards." I am Barrister Mike." He said calmly, I wondered how he wanted to help me, my mind puzzled with ideas as I stared at him." What do you want ?" I asked him as I tried to figure out what he wanted from me. I had had enough for the day and wanted to rest. I just wanted him to say what he had to say so I could head on my way." Ahhh, I see, Here take this, you have been served." He said, my gaze unwavering, "Served with what?" I questioned, my voice laced with curiousity, trying to figure out what he meant as I collected the paperwork
Chapter 137ALMOST MISSING....KARL'S POV"I told her to leave already."I told Claire as she would not let me be about Sophie, since she came over to the house, she insisted that Sophie moved out. As I watched Sophie leave, I wished I could stop her but I guess it was for the best for us both, we needed the space. I loved her and she had betrayed me and Claire was here. I wanted to focus on Claire alone and deal with the situation." Maybe I should not have done that." I told myself as I thought about when I asked Sophie to leave. With Sophie leaving, I felt an emptiness in my heart and I worried if letting her go was the right thing to do but Claire was here and she had insisted I let her go."Did I still have feelings for Claire?" I couldn't help but question my feelings for Claire. Did I truly love her? The emptiness in my heart grew, and the doubts began to consume me. Sophie's departure had left a void that I didn't know how to fill. Was it possible that my heart still longed fo
Chapter 138WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?DAVIS POV" Where have you been?" Dad asked me as soon as he opened the door, his voice laced with worry. "Thank goodness you are safe." He sighed with relief as he embraced me, my dad was worried sick about my whereabouts. " I was just about to call the police." He said as we walked into the living room together, he stared at my mum with so much anger in his eyes and yelled at her." How could you be so careless?" He asked her fury in his eyes but mum ignored him and rushed to where i was."Where have you been?" Mum asked me as she approached me, her face was etched with worry and anger. " Why did you head home from school immediately?" She inquired, I wondered what she meant by that. " Did she not care that she had not come to pick me?" I wondered."Thank goodness you're here now, so I can have a break from your father." She said and walked back to sit on the couch not bothering to ask what had happened. She was angry with me and I did not understan
Chapter 163THE END..SOPHIE'S POV" It's ’s all done! "You may have a look now." The make up artist motioned for me to face the mirror.I stared at her reflection in the mirror, hardly able to believe what I was seeing. I looked like a goddess, my hair and makeup flawless, my dress clinging to her curves in all the right places. I felt like a completely different person. "This is so beautiful," I said,my voice full of wonder and gratitude as I gazed at her reflection in the mirror. "Thank you so much." "Sorry, I need to step out for a moment," Jade said, rising from her chair. "I'll be back in a few minutes."With that, she left the room, closing the door behind her.“I feel like the luckiest man on earth, getting married to the most amazing and stunning woman alive. It’s indeed a jackpot.” I heard Karl said as he walked into the room. His deep voice sent shivers down my spine.“He is so unreal, see those beautiful brown eyes.” I muttered to herself, unable to hide her blush as
Chapter 162FORGIVENESSSOPHIE'S POVI couldn't believe what I had just seen Karl had gone back to Claire who was plotting to ruin me. I couldn't believe what I had just seen. Karl, the love of my life, had betrayed me and gone back to Claire. It felt like a punch in the gut, shattering all my hopes and dreams for a happy future together. How could he not see through her manipulations? How could he choose her over me? I asked myself repeatedly.My heart ached as I stood there, watching them embrace. The pain was unbearable, and I felt tears welling up in my eyes. But amidst the hurt, anger fueled within me. How dare Claire try to ruin everything I had built with Karl? How could she manipulate him so easily? Determination filled me as I vowed to fight back and expose her true nature.The anger inside me was boiling over as I rushed back to the office. Karl followed me, pleading for a chance to explain himself. But I couldn't bear to look at him anymore. "Get out," I spat, my voice fil
Chapter 161THE REAL CULPRITKARL'S POVSitted in my office pondering on what to do about Sophie's situation, my mind wondered to who might have been behind the whole thing. A few moments later, my phone rang, it was the investigator I had hired to deal with the case. " Any good news?" I asked as I picked up the phone. " Yes and a lot more." He responded, he went on to tell me what he had discovered. I could not believe what I was hearing. " Are you sure about this?" I asked in disbelief, " I already sent the evidence to your phone already." He told me and the call ended.My heart raced as I stared at the evidence on my phone. It was undeniable, the real culprit behind Sophie's situation had been revealed. Anger surged through my veins as I realized who it was. How could she have done this? I could not believe she had It in her to do something like that.The revelation left me stunned, unable to comprehend how someone so close could have orchestrated such a malicious act. Thoughts r
Chapter 160THE ATTACK..SOPHIE'S POVI could not believe my eyes with what I was seeing. I snatched the phone off her hands and read through hurrily. " What is this?" I asked turning to face her. " I don't know ma'am. I just saw it myself." She responded, looking confused as I was. I stared at the screen again, my mind racing to make sense of it. "This is quite unexpected," I muttered, still in shock.My heart sank as I read the alarming headlines on the news. "Why are we losing everything? What could have caused such a sudden downfall?" I exclaimed, turning to my secretary for answers. She looked just as perplexed as I felt, her eyes scanning the reports in disbelief. Our stocks had plummeted, and clients were abandoning us left and right. Panic began to creep into my voice as I demanded an explanation for this unexpected turn of events." How is this happening, Get me my phone." I screamed at her and she rushed to go bring me my phone. Fear gripped my heart as I contemplated the po
Chapter 159REKINDLED LOVESOPHIE'S POVAs Karl stared at me, I moved uneasy turning my gaze from him. Karl noticed I was reluctant to give him a positive response and just stared at me blankly. " Sophie, please look at me," he shook me as he held my hands. " Please, I beg you." He said turning my face with his hands to look at him. " I love you and I will wait, however long it takes for you to love me back." Karl's unwavering determination finally broke through my walls and as I stared at him, I could not help but notice how handsome he looked. He was cute and my lips craved to meet his as he spoke softly.Despite my initial hesitation, Karl persistance made me helpless. " How could I resist him when he was always here." But after everything that had transpired, I couldn't bring myself to enter into another relationship so easily. Yet somehow, as Karl gently held my hands and gazed into my eyes with sincerity, all control slipped away. " Karl," I called out softly and his grip ti
Chapter 158I WANT YOU..KARL'S POVNo matter how hard I tried I could not seem to understand why Sophie continuously pushed me away. "Did she think I was not good for her?" I thought to myself, I was not so sure what she wanted. I had grown to love her and the more I tried to get close to her after confessing my love, the more she drifted away from me and continued to ignore my advances. " What was I going to do?"I asked myself and decided to talk to Max about it.I called for Max and he came into my office to see me. " I need your help." I told him, exhaustion evidenced in my voice. With the look on Max's face, I knew he was puzzled with what I needed his help for." What do you need?" He responded almost immediately, determination in his voice. Max was the person I called to resolve my emotional issues. He was really good at fixing the problem." It's about Sophie." I said, worry itched in my voice. " What about her?" He asked curiously as he stared at me waiting for answers. " I
Chapter 157IS THIS REAL?SOPHIE'S POVStaring at the message from Claire on my phone screen, disbelief washed over me like an icy wave crashing against my heart. "Is this real?" I questioned myself quietly. We had drifted so far apart that even imagining a conversation seemed impossible. Yet here she was, reaching out for reconciliation when everything felt irreparable just moments ago." This can't be true right?" I muttered to myself not wanting to believe what I had just seen. I read the message repeatedly, " was this a scheme?" I asked myself unsure of what to believe.A mix of skepticism and curiosity swirled inside me as I contemplated whether or not to give her another chance. " Was it worth it?" I thought to myself as I stared at the message in front of me.After everything we had been through, all the hurt and pain, she expects me to just forgive and forget? A part of me wanted to ignore her message, to pretend like it never happened. But another part longed for closure, for
Chapter 156COMING FOR HER.CLAIRE'S POV" I sent the parcel. Ma'am. " Dave my dad's personal driver said, I had sent him to get a parcel to Sophie earlier that day. I had planned to threaten her and then get her out of my life completely.Even though I had just been discharged from the hospital and was just recuperating, I could not find the time to rest as the thought of Sophie bothered me. Imagine how fast she took over everything that belonged to me. I was determined not to sit and watch her ruined everything in my life. Everything I had worked for.The pain in my heart was unbearable, as I watched how in a short time, Sophie had managed to make every thing that was once mine, hers. My heart burned with a fiery determination for revenge. Sophie had taken everything from me - my family, my company, my kid and my happiness. But now it was time to turn the tables. "Arrrrgh, I hate her." I screamed as I slammed the table and chattered the stuffs on the table in annoyance. As everythi
Chapter 155 THE THREAT RYAN'S POV I could not believe anyone could find us there, my mind wondered to how the police could invade that place as they took me out. I was still in a state of shock as they led me away, and I couldn't help but think about what would happen next. My heart was racing, and I knew that my life was about to change in ways I couldn't yet imagine. " How did this happen?" I worried as the sound of handcuffs clicking shut echoed in my ears as the police officers escorted me out from our hidden refuge. My mind raced with questions—how did they find us? Who betrayed our trust? A surge of anger coursed through my veins as I caught sight of our meddlesome neighbor standing there, a smug smile playing on his lips. I glared at him with pure hatred, wondering how he could do such a thing. And then, as I was being led away, I vowed to myself that I would find a way to get to the bottom of this. " You fool!!" I exclaimed angrily as I tried to walk to his directi