"The necklace is missing? Didn't I just ship it yesterday and you even said that you picked it up yourself?" Jason asked with a shocked expression.
"Yes Brother Jason, I even brought it with me when I was coming this morning and gave it to my brother." Val acted delicately as she hugged Jason's arm.
"Yes sister, I was with it when I came and I thought that I gave it you. Then where could it have gone, could someone have been consumed with extreme jealousy that they stole it."
"Sister... did you by chance steal my necklace." Val asked in a gentle voice as she turned to look at Amanda but the evil glint in her eyes could not be hidden.
"When did I steal your necklace, when I came in, I went straight to grandma to talk to her, your mother and brother came in after us, I did not even go near them, how could I have stolen the necklace, using magic?" Amanda replied, puzzled by their accusation.
"How could we know, maybe we should check your handbag to confirm, after all it is a very delicate and beautiful necklace, even I could not resist its charm." Vallery said.
"Sure, you can check." Amanda handed her handbag over, not knowing that she had already fallen into the trap of these vicious people.
Vallery did not hesitates as she emptied everything on the floor, there was a chattering sound as the necklace fell from the bag onto the floor.
Amanda and everyone in the room were shocked.
What was going on? She did not even touch the necklace, how could it suddenly appear in her handbag, the bag had been with her all this time, what the hell was going on.
"I knew it sister, how could you possibly let me and Jason have a happy life? What is the meaning of you stealing the necklace I'm supposed to wear to my engagement party? What is the meaning of you stealing it. Don't you know that this necklace means a lot to me?" Val said with an innocent voice. She pretended to be wronged and tears almost fell from her eyes.
Jason looked at Amanda coldly. His gaze was filled with undisguised disgust.
"What the hell! How did that thing get in my handbag, I did not even know that you had a necklace, so how could I possibly steal it? I did not even know that you two were together, so how could I be jealous of you? I did not steal anyone's necklace." Amanda defended herself.
But who could believe her.
"I knew that this mother and daughter pair were upto no good!" Juliana sneered.
"Evelyne, how did you raise your daughter. She has turned into a thief, stealing people's things in the passing. How could you expect someone with no morals to eneter the the William's family. You really think highly of yourself." She continued to mock them in a gloating voice.
Today was their dooms day. She could not let this chance slip by. They could not even think of getting away with this. They have been waiting for this moment for a long time and Amanda should end up in jail for them to feel at peace.
"Sister Amanda, I have always looked upto you like a big sister to me, but I could not expect that you could actually resort to stealing. I was wrong all this time." Ryan added salt to the wound.
It is true that at first, he always looked up to Amanda when he was young, but his sister and mother started to poison his mind, they told him a lot of bad things about Amanda and her mother until he developed the negative impression.
Amanda was now trembling with anger. Seeing the gloating look on their face, she could tell that this scheme had been planned for a long time. They wanted her to fall with no means of making a come back.
She never knew how vicious and greedy the heart of a human being could be.
One can resort to any means, as long as their goals are achieved.
Amanda looked at grandma Catherine with an apologetic look. Grandma Catherine also looked at her apologetically. She did not even recognize the people in the room anymore. It felt like she was meeting with them for the very first time.
Amanda looked at everyone in the room coldly and enunciated each word. "I said it and I will say it again, I did not do it. Believe whatever you want but I will say it again, I. DID. NOT. STEAL. ANYONE'S. NECKLACE!!"
After finishing her words, Amanda bent down to pick her stuff.
This place made her feel sick and she just wanted to leave as soon as possible.
After picking up her stuff, she straitened her back, looked at her mother and told her to leave with her.
Her mother was also fed up with these people and she wanted to leave.
"Sister, where are you going. We have not even solved this case, or maybe someone is framing you on purpose, don't you want to find out?" Vallery blocked her way as she said in an innocent voice. No one could tell that all the show was directed by her.
"Move out of my way!" Amanda said coldly.
"Ah, sister, I just want to help you catch the perpetrator. I know you are mad at me for snatching Jason away from you. It is all my fault, I couldn't control my feelings for him, can you forgive me and give us your blessings."
Amanda eyes turned even more cold, Val could not help but fell a shiver run down her spine. But she could not chicken out. To her, Amanda was already dead and a thing in the past.
"I will not say one more time, move out of my way."
Val pretended to be shaken. She moved in as if she was going to whisper something to Amanda but in the next second, a shrill cry suddenly rung out.
Everyone looked up in shock. They saw Vallery clutching her stomach and wailing on the ground. It was as if she had been given a hard push.
Everyone shifted their hostile gazes on Amanda, only grandma Catherine acted as if she did not see anything.
"Val, are you okay." Jason rushed over hurriedly and pulled her up. He held her in his arms as he asked her worriedly.
"I'm fine brother Jason, I think I deserve more than this. After all I really hurt my sister so much."
Amanda was puzzled by the sudden turn of events. She did not know that Val will go to the extent of even hurting herself physically in order to just frame her. "Amanda, are you a rogue? I did not say anything regarding the necklace because I knew that it might be a misunderstanding, and now this! What did Val do to you to deserve such treatment. This is all my fault, if you want to channel your hatred towards someone, then that should be me." Jason roared as he held Val tightly into his arms. Val was pleased as punch when she heard Jason speaking up for her. She looked at Amanda and smiled victoriously. "I thought that you were always gentle and considerate, I did not know that you could be a thief, and even be this violent when your sister only meant to find justice for you. Is this how you treat your family. It's like I have never known you all these years." Jason said in a disappointed tone. Amanda clapped her hands after Jason
At Jackson's villa. "Vallarey, Amanda is supposed to end her sentence today. Are you sure she won't cause us trouble once she gets out of the prison?" Juliana asked. "No mom, don't worry about her. She wont manage to get out of that place alive. She should go and rot in hell with her mother." Vallarey spat viciously. Seeing her expression now and the expression she had when she was with Jason was completely different. You could even think that they were two completely different people. She had been planning for this very day since the day Amanda went to prison. She had used a lot of money to bribe the prison guards and nothing was to go wrong. Amanda will die a brutal death tonight, she will not survive, not when her, Vallery Jackson was still alive. "What are you planning to do?" Juliana felt chills run down her spine as she looked at her daughter's vicious expression. Many people were fooled by the i
"Dad, don't be sad because I know wherever sister is, she will forgive you. It is not your fault that she ended up in prison." Vallery sobbed as she consoled her dad. Peter's furrowed brows relaxed when he heard her daughter's concerned voice. "I know. I'm just sad. Knowing that I will never see her again breaks my heart. If only she had one tenth of your patience and understanding, she will not have ended up this way." "Sister was a good person. Maybe if she had not gone with her mother and stayed with us...." Vallery did not finish her sentences but Peter's face had already turned as black as the bottom of a pot. That woman, she had really played him like fool. When Juliana showed him the photos of Evelyne and that man, he did not believe it at first but she kept bringing more and saying malicious things about Evelyne that he believed her in the end.. He was consumed with rage and humiliation that he did not
It was grandma Catherine calling. In her past life, she did not remember grandma Catherine calling her on this day. Had she found out about the plan and wanted to warn her. "Amanda darling, how have you been? It's been a while since the last time I saw you!" "I'm fine grandma. How have you been?" Amanda responded politely. "I'm fine. You know what today is right? Your engagement with Jason. I can't wait for you to become my granddaughter-in-law. I hope you have prepared yourself." Amanda frowned when she heard grandma Catherine. It seems like she is not aware of the schemes and traps laid for her. Then that made sense. If grandma knew the relationship between Jason and Vallery she would not have called her and she would probably be fighting with her family now. Grandpa James feared his wife the most and something like that could only be done in the dark. Amanda decided to tell her the truth to prev
Amanda's mother had been admitted because the shock had triggered her condition and it worsened.She had to undergo the surgery as soon as possible or else she won't make it.By the time she was admitted she had already calmed down and she listened as Amanda explained everything to her.The more she listened the more her face turned pale. She was so mad that she felt like killing her ex husband that instant."I never knew that your father is such a bastard. You are his daughter too. Why would he bully his own daughter like that? I was very blind to have married such a man. Why was I not able to see his true colours when I married him?" Amanda's mother was agitated. She really felt sorry for her daughter.What kind of a father would do such a thing to his own flesh and blood in the name of pleasing the other."Mom, calm down. He doesn't deserve someone like you. You are a good person and you deserve a better person. I promise you that one day I wil
Amanda took the subway and rushed to the auditions which was happening at Hills Hotel. It was a five star hotel owned by Richard Howell, the most richest and sought after bachelor in city A. Rumours had it that Richard liked men because he has never been seen together with any females, even his secretaries were all men. When Amanda reached the venue, she was a little nervous because every face at the audition was famous in the entertainment industry. Everyone looked at her with disdain and disgust because of how she was dressed. She looked out of place with her battered clothes. "Who is that woman?" Someone whispered from the crowd. "How could we know. I hope she is not here to audition because based on her dressing alone, director Alex will not even look at her twice." "She looks like she is going to sell vegetables in the market, is she out of her mind, doesn't she know how strict director Alex is?"
The people who were waiting outside the audition room for Amanda to embarrass herself and come out in tears were bound to be disappointed. They waited for more than thirty minutes and they were starting to get restless. "What is happening inside? How comes that country bumpkin is not yet out?" "Who knows, maybe she won't come out alive. She must have been scolded untill she lost her mind and she wants us to leave before she comes out." "Could it be that director Alex was pleased with her and chose her instead?" "Are you kidding me? If the famous goddess Charity was not chosen, could that thing even stand a chance?" One hour late, most of the people had left because they were tired of waiting. But those who liked to caused trouble were still there ready to laugh at Amanda. ... Meanwhile, in the audition room, Amanda was finalising reviewing the contract and she was very pleased with the conditions that the
At Jackson's Villa. Peter had already gone back to inform his family of the sudden news and the fact that Amanda knew everything. "What did you just say? Amanda knew everything?" Juliana asked in disbelief. She could not accept the fact that she will not have the chance to humiliate Amanda and her mother. "Yes. She confessed to me that she knew everything and she is the one who informed grandma Catherine causing her to faint from the shock. We do not even know when she will wake up. And now the family does not want to hear anything concerning the engagement." Peter Jackson said. "Vallery, it is a risky time now. Now that grandma knows everything, we don't know what she will do once she wakes up. You need to stay close to Jason and keep him company. We cannot lose this connection." "Yes dad. Don't worry. I will call Jason and I will go to the hospital later." ... After Amanda and her mother were done having
...... Two weeks went by in a blink of an eye. Today was Amanda and and Richard's seventh wedding anniversary. Richard woke up early to do nothing but admire his wife's perfect feature. Time has not left a mark on her face and she was addictive to look at. Amanda opened her eyes slowly and was met by a set of deep, full of emotions eyes staring right at her. "Happy 7th marriage anniversary my queen." Richard said with a smile. "Huh?" Amanda had just woken up so her mind was slow to process. "Happy 7th marriage anniversary, my queen." Richard repeated himself. After realising what he was saying, Amanda was shocked. So much had passed but it all felt like yesterday. Her eyes teared up. "Thank you for providing me with a home I thought I would never have." Amanda said emotionally. "That you too, for everything and for betting your whole life on me." Richard said, kissing her forehead lightly. "You are the best husb
Evelyne had been rushed to the hospital where she woke up shortly after her wound was treated. She directly went to see her daughter even though the doctors had told her to rest for a little more. Amanda had given birth to twins and she was now resting in the VIP ward. Due to the exhaustion from pushing the babies, she fainted right after giving birth and she was yet to wake up. Richard was worried about her and had not left her side. "Doctor, will my wife be okay?" Richard asked. "Of course. She just fainted from being exhausted. Her due date had not arrived so she was not mentally prepared, she should be waking up before tomorrow morning." The doctor said. Although Richard had asked that same question hundred times, the doctor still answered him patiently. "Can I see the babies?" "Yes you can, after they have been cleaned." The doctor said.. Richard was excited about his wife giving him two cute babies, a
She greeted everyone, but all of them except grandma Catherine scoffed at her. She did not care about their attitude and sat down. Making herself feel at home. "How is Amanda?" Catherine asked with concern. "Richard called just now and said that there was some accident at home. She was rushed to the hospital. If not for the fact that I was almost here, I could have gone immediately." Hearing that his daughter was in the hospital, Peter had no time to waste. He knew that Evelyne won't be staying for long. It was good enough that she managed to come. "Okay, since everyone is here, let's begin." Peter said as he took out some documents from his briefcase and distributed them among the people who were sitting in the living room. They did not understand what and why Peter was giving them the documents but never the less, they took them. Skimming through them, everyone was shocked. "Uncle, what is the meaning of this?" Jason wa
The following day, Amanda woke up at midday. She had slept too well without any dreams.She was greeted with a pair of deep eyes staring at her. She almost screamed out loud because she was still disoriented from her sleep. Only after she heard the familiar scent did she calm down."Hey, aren't you going to work?""Nope. My paternity leave starts today. I will accompany you until you give birth.""But there are still some more days until delivery.""It's okay. I covered upto three months work. If there is nothing serious, I told Thomas not to disturb me.""Bu.....""No buts. Everything is settled don't worry."Seeing that he was insistent, Amanda could only surrender.Richard looked at her with a deep gaze."What is it?""Err!" Richard was embarrassed to say what was on his mind.He had actually not gotten a wink the whole night and kept thinking about what Amanda had told him.She was r
After thinking about what the doctor told her during their last visit, Amanda blushed. She never knew that she will apply the method today.She had kept mum about it but seeing how much Richard had done for her, and the fact that he was still respecting her even when he was on the verge of losing control, Amanda felt even more guilty. Although she felt guilty, the feeling of being loved and treasured intensified in her heart. She too wanted to make the man who loved her feel loved.She looked at the man who was enduring his feeling for her sake and touched his face gently."Do you want to say hi to your little bun?" Amanda asked."What?" Richard was focused on fumbling with her breasts that he did not hear her well."Do you want to talk to your little bun?" Amanda repeated her question, this time in a seductive voice."Yes." As Richard said that, he placed his ears on Amanda's belly, probably having not understood what Amanda was imply
When Vallery came back, she found her mother lying weakly on bed. Her face was ashen. She did not see her father anywhere."Mom, where is dad?" Val asked, not caring that her mother was not in the right condition.Although she has been pretending to be sick, but because of what Peter had said, she was now truly sick.Getting no reaction from her, Val became vexed."Mom, where did dad go?" She only cared if her scheme had succeeded or not.Not being able to stand her interrogation, Juliana opened her mouth and answered weakly, "he already left.""Did you get the number?""No."Vallery immediately flared up."Is there something that you are really capable of? All you know is mess things up. I have never seen such an incompetent mother who could not even do something for her daughter." With that, she threw the lunch that she had painstakingly used her money to buy and walked out of the door angrily.Her mother was st
Juliana hunged up the phone to plan her next strategy but to her dismal she could not find where Evelyne lived no matter how much she tried.But that was because Peter had blocked her people from finding out where Evelyne lived.Peter had even stopped coming home and Juliana could not stomach the humiliation, all she could was go to William's family almost everyday to spend time with Liz and her daughter."Mom, why are you here again?" Vallery asked when she saw her mother again.For the past three months, apart from coming here to vent her anger all day, Juliana did nothing else.Even a simple assignment as finding where Amanda and her mother stayed was hard for her.Vallery could not help but feel displeased. She had been doing all she could to return to the limelight and even did some charity, but it seemed like everything was going down the drain. No matter what she did, nothing seemed to work.And now her mother has come again to
The following morning as expected, Amanda was trending in all news platforms. Be it Facebook, twitter, Instagram, Amanda was the highlight.Her popularity had skyrocketed and everyone was sorting her to be their ambassador. Movie scripts piled up and even television shows and dramas were not left behind.Amanda was overwhelmed by the sudden popularity."Ooh my! It feels good to be popular overnight." Amanda lamented as she laid in Richard's arm lazily."Do you want to remain in the limelight and maintain your popularity?" Richard asked, basking in the feeling of hugging his wife."But..." Amanda bit on her lower and did not finish her statement. But Richard understood her worries..."Don't worry about that." Richard said as he kissed her on the neck.Vallery on the hand was expecting to ride on Amanda's popularity, but after looking through and seeing that her name was not mentioned anywhere, she did not know how to take i
Amanda eyed her coldly. She has never forgotten her past memories. The day that Juliana showed her father those pictures. Claiming that her mother had cheated on him.No matter how much they tried to explain, her father could not listen to them. Vallery and her mother were gleeful as they helped throw their stuff outside.That was when Amanda saw their true nature. After she and her mother had treated them like family.They were chased out with nothing, not even a single penny.She had not forgotten how Vallery had treated her when she was her assistant. How she had entertained those investors on her behalf because she could not drink.Amanda remembered all of them. After her rebirth, she had vowed to take revenge on everyone that made her life hard in her past life. She was consumed with rage and all she wanted was revenge.But after meeting Richard and testing the sweetness of living a happy life, she changed her mind. There wa