A Cold snort followed her statement, Her stepmother's voice soon came "You have nothing to do since you have already lost everything! Just accept your fate West, you are nothing without the East family behind you"
West snapped "And when have the east family been behind me?? Father didn't allow me to work in the family's company, I was never recognized as a daughter of this family and now, you all ruined my little happiness" "How shameless, Shawn belongs to my daughter, that is someone else's man you're talking about and not yours! how ridiculous can you get West?? " West blinked back her tears, she couldn't refute that when her father had set her and Shawn up for a date the first time, she was happy she finally got to be with a rich and handsome family heir, it was love at first sight for her because she always wanted to be an obedient daughter and she told herself to love everything her father loves only to make him impressed with her and maybe consider her and recognize her as his daughter.....But who would have thought?! Her life was filled with lies and she was surrounded by shady people who only wanted to leech off from her and she hated them all now. She felt used and the betrayal gnawed at her heart. Shawn clicked his tongue on his teeth "Come sign the divorce papers already West, every passing moment is a torment as I want to quickly remove this status of being your husband off" West balled her fists into balls, her eyes were gloomy but she gritted out "I will do the honour" West growled but deep within her, her heart tore as she bled inside. She couldn't believe this was how she turned out, she was so happy during the wedding preparations, she was happy she would be getting married to her dream man... Who would have thought this was all a lie?? A pretense to take her properties! A set up to leech off from her and get rid of her afterward... 'Everything was a lie' these thoughts echoed in her head as she gripped the pen and signed her divorce papers with her wedding dress on. If news got out about this, she would be the mockery of society, with the tag of a lady who was divorced barely two hours after marriage was concluded. No wonder her father didn't want it to be grand, she began to fix all the pieces together as her tears streamed down and fell on the divorce papers. "Don't get it soaked! It has to be clear to know that I severed ties with you" Shawn reminded from the back and she fell weak. The more he kept talking, the more the strength she was using to avoid breaking down kept fading off... She knew she wanted to shout, she wanted someone to pitch her hard in case she was in a sort of nightmare that felt so real. Just as she signed the part left blank for her to input her signature, Her world came crashing down on her as she slumped and fell on the hard floor of the event hall, she could see the smiling faces of Mr. Gabs, Shawn's father, and her father. Her stepmother looked relieved that they had succeeded in stripping her of her wealth. Nobody could place themselves in her shoes, her eyes turned red when Shawn Hugged Erica, muttering inaudible words to her ears while she grinned as if she hadn't joined hands in ruining her sister's life. Just when West thought she had not only lost her property but also her husband, the worst came when her father walked towards her and threw a file close to her feet. Her clouded eyes landed on the paper and she began to hiccup, her throat dropped to her belly when she saw that it was the family's register. "Just so you know West..." her father started, drawing her curious and sad eyes to her expressionless father "You have been removed from the family's register, you are no longer a member of the East Family, you're a bundle of disgrace to us, you are nothing now" West's shaky fingers held the lid of the family register that was in a file and she opened it, truly her name wasn't there anymore. This whole thing was all planned, they must have looked at her like a fool when she was busy trying to look like the most beautiful bride ever... She should have known better, she pushed the book aside as she got up from the floor, but her newly regained wit swept off when a scene began to unfold before her. With wide eyes and a mouth left open as she gasped, she watched as Shawn got on his knees She couldn't hear the words that followed as her thoughts became clouded, her eyes remained transfixed on the smiling couples, one was kneeling with one knee on the floor and the other had a shock-glad expression. Her stepmom cheered on, and her father smiled warmly while she was cast out, nobody recognized her, nobody remembered how miserable she was, how she was being replaced by her sister hurt her but she couldn't do anything as she watched the family members hug them both. Left to herself at the back, West could feel how neglected and unwanted she was, how unimportant she was in her family. They never valued her, she was nothing to them more than bargaining chips and a way to seek revenue. As if they remembered the trash, they all turn to face her after a while, she could see the challenging smile on Erica's face, she loved West's every expression of pain. Shawn snorted "And what are you still doing here?? You have no relatives here, now shush and never come back" West bit her lower lip as she blinked back her tears, with a clenched jaw, balled fist and anger hanging on her chest, she made her way out of the wedding hall, and her not-so-expensive gown looked as miserable as she was as she walked away... Leaving her pain of a family behind, they all smiled that they finally got rid of her, meanwhile, she smiled In bitterness as she muttered to herself; "Even if it means selling my soul, I will be back for revenge""It's Tomorrow Lincoln, do you have a bride yet?" Hearing those words from the other side of the phone, Lincoln Harvey scowled at his father who acted as if he cared."Very soon" his monotone voice came out, his icy cold eyes looked around as he turned to face the bureau, he'll just do this very quick and get out of here.His father, Conan gushed out "Very Good then, just know what's at stake if you fail" with that, the call ended and Lincoln scoffed, feeling very ridiculous that he later found himself in such a pathetic situation, his mood dampened.Lincoln Harvey turned towards the other three men who were present.Two were a bit far off as they were his bodyguards, their eyes scanning everywhere.The other man close to the car had his head down as he gripped his phone tightly, afraid of meeting the cold eyes of the man approaching."She backed out??" The already angry Lincoln asked a bit as he walked towards the car and stood there with both hands inside his pocket.The man who se
Walking out of the bureau, West's heavy heart tightened as her eyes wandered around, she could feel the stares from people, who wouldn't stop to look at a disheveled bride.It was as if she went to steal the wedding dress, her makeup makes her look like a thief that was beaten.Her eyes wandered around for a while before they landed on the car, a crazy smile formed on her lips as she immediately matched towards it, her expression was unreadable.She saw some men who looked like bodyguards near the car, but she didn't care as she walked towards the side of the road, her eyes brightened when She saw the concrete stone close by.Without any delay or hesitation, she took the guards off guard when she grabbed the stone and threw it directly at the car.The alarm went off and the men immediately became alerted while West stood at the side, her eyes followed the movement of the men who gasped in shock when they saw how the back glass was broken to the ground, leaving a huge hole.West smiled
"What is your name by the way?" West suddenly asked as she turn to face the man who was standing tall close to her.His eyes swept towards her,sucking her whole and she felt lost for a while but he replied nevertheless as he turn to face the other side "Lincoln Harvey" West nodded a bit,not recognizing anyone with the name but a smile formed on Lincoln's lip as he gazed deeply at the lady.After a brief moment of silence,West turn to him "I'll give you a call later,for now,I have something to take care of, dear husband" She stretched the last line with a chuckle and Lincoln nodded at her.Without saying another word,she walked out of the bureau as she headed straight to her home where she had grown all along,it was time to get a clearance from her father and shove some truths to their faces.With a stiff back,West boarded a cab back home,her heart drumming in her rib cage,not knowing if she was strong enough to face her lying husband and her industrious sister who just got engaged by
West hissed,totally annoyed as she grumbled out of the house,she didn’t want to speak with anybody now.It was about 8Pm already as she walked along the tiled road with her sneakers that has worn out.She only had few clothes so it must be really easy for the maids to pack her stuffs in just two small bags.Even if she was the daughter of the executive officer of east groups,she doesn't look like the daughter of a rich man.When Erica was given allowances,she had to work in LH Culinary To make a living for herself and buy herself all necessities for her everyday life.Shawn just only bought her this white sneakers she was currently wearing on her birthday,that was the only gift she got from him.She still felt weak from all the things that took place,in just one day,her world crumpled,she lost the man she had loved for two years and she was disowned by her father.She was hurt both emotionally and psychologically.She really loved Shawn and somewhere in her heart still calls for him n
Lincoln was just staring ahead,acting as if he was oblivious of the girl who was glaring at him."Get off my thighs!" Came a cold sentence from Lincoln and West immediately straightened her back and said "What was that tout you just pulled??" This time,Lincoln turn to look at her and asked instead "What are you doing out here by this time?? I thought I texted you to come meet me?? You ran off”West suddenly felt embarrassed as she turn to the side to look at her bags in the floor from where she was standing previously."Kinda.." West muttered and Lincoln smirked and then,silence reigned for a while."Okay then,I have to get going!" West said and turn to walk away when a voice called from the back "And where do you have in mind??"West turn to look at him with raised brows and Lincoln scoffed coldly " I don't care about you one bit so don't get funny ideas" West shook her head "and I wasn't thinking about that! It's just that....on a closer look and the darkness resting on your face,
West stared at the big and magnificent building in front of her with mouth agape,her eyes widen as she stared ahead.She just got down from the car and was faced with this beautiful structure before her.Lincoln got down from the car and walked towards her and when he saw her shocked face,he showed a small smile and walked pass her.Seeing the back view of the man,west blinked twice and hurriedly ran after him.West walked side by side him as they reached the front door and just then,the door automatically opened and there stood the big wide sitting room.House covered in gold and silver colors and maples, the long stairs at the side of the sitting room which led to different rooms in the second floor.Lincoln dragged on his tie as he took a step into the living room and just then,Several maids walked in and a maid took Lincoln's bag and another carried his suit."Prepare the guest room for her!" Lincoln gave the order as he walked towards the stairs,leaving west behind.West bit her
It was morning,as the sun rays penetrated into the room and descended it's golden rays on the petite body of the female resting on the wide bed.West was sleeping like a log that morning due to how tired she was from all that had happened.The warm bed had aided to her good sleep as it's been long she slept so well.Stretching out her arms with a yawn,West woke up with tattered hair and loosed pajama which the shirt had slipped off her shoulders.West sighed as she pass her fingers through her hair and got up from bed,sliding her small toes into her slippers,she sluggishly carried herself to the bathroom and had a quick wash up.She brushed her tooth and washed her face."What a morning!" West grumbled as she stared at herself in the mirror,gazing at herself before a sad smirk formed."Forget it!" West muttered as she looked away from the mirror and her gaze landed on the latrine and then she knew she found answers to her problems. She used the latrine for a while before coming out
Lincoln raised a brow as if oblivious of what she was talking about."That wasn't a proper good morning!" Lincoln said nonchalantly and west rolled her eyes."And you gave me the worst beautiful surprise with this gown!!" "Which gown??" Lincoln asked as he got up from his chair and west followed too."This gown I'm wearing!! This isn't a gown, it is a Sack! because no gown would look so bland unless it was personally tailored to torture me!" West retorted with a Hmph and Lincoln finally gaze at her face before looking down at her gown.He subconsciously swallowed before averting his gaze and then he said while looking at the side "Good idea! The gown is not good!..." "Exactly!" West immediately supported him."Butler Qin, go have the maids change her gown into something more ' Appealing' and get it done in Ten minutes" Lincoln said as he walked away and West was trying to figure out who Butler Qin was and just then,a young man also came in with same uniform."Madam, let's go change
West sighed when a thought came into her head, she remembered how Lincoln would usually stand at the doorpost waiting for her and slip his fingers into hers as they both headed downstairs to go have their meals.She sighed as she dragged her feet down the stairs but the living room stroke the dining area was a bit weird.The maids were moving into the kitchen, coming out with a bowl and dashing towards her.West raised a brow when the two maids passed her by after bowing to her.She was confused as she took slow steps towards the dining table but frequently looked at the stairs where the maids hurried to and she was surprised that they headed towards Lincoln's room.West bit her lower lip wondering what the emergency was, thinking if Lincoln was okay.Butler River also passed by without noticing her as he walked towards the stairs, it seemed everyone was going that way.She couldn't contain her curiosity anymore as she dropped her bag on the dining table and headed towards the stairs
West felt perspiration fill her forehead as she sighed heavily while gazing around her room.Her face was red due to the 'nightmare' she had."Weird" West muttered as she stretched her arm to grab the jar on the table close by and poured a little quantity into the glass cup.She brought it directly to her mouth and took a sip before gulping it down her throat.She licked the water droplet on her lip as she sighed and gazed out of the window.It was already morning, she didn't even know how the time flew so fast that it was morning too soon.She felt like she didn't sleep a wink as she grumbled while getting down from her bed.She dragged her legs to the bathroom to have a quick shower and prepare for work.Another sigh left her mouth when facing herself in the mirror, she ran her hands through her hair while gazing at her tattered hair that was all over the place.It was tangled and messy.She let out a yawn and a quick thought ran into her mind as the events of last night came into h
Storming out of the room, Lincoln directly went into his room and barged the door with full force that it slammed so hard.His fangs were shot out as he barged his table in fury, his eyes were red as his breath became raspy, and his mood had completely dampened due to what West had said."Till then, you can go meet her" His blood boiled as fury overwhelmed him, he left her room not just because he thought he should go resolve everything before explaining to her but also because he knew his anger was at its peak.For fear of hurting her, he took himself out of her room.His eyes blazed with anger as he moved towards the window and that was it....He jumped out of his window as fast as lightning and landed on the rooftop of the house close by, it was the guard's house in his compound.The evening breeze blew his hair and the White Sleeve he was wearing was also blown up by the wind...His shadow was graced by the evening moon, his red eyes were clouded with everything negative as he ga
Lincoln was finding it a bit difficult with how small the window was opened even if it was a wide window.He slowly inclined his head into the room like a mouse.Never had he thought he would go to such an extent to talk to a lady who was sucking and pouting like a child.Jumping from balcony to another, and climbing over a small window.West stood rooted to the floor when she saw the muscular and broad man jump into her room with so much difficulty through her window.' He climbed over the window to her room??! ' even with that warm feeling that poured into her heart, she was so hell-bent on snubbing him."What are you doing here??!" West snapped immediately at him.Lincoln slowly moved away from the window as he made to walk towards her but stopped in his tracks when West raised a hand to stop him from coming near her."West..." he slowly called out as his eyes dimmed when West rolled her eyes."I'm fed up with your lies and deceit Lincoln Harvey! What? What else do you want to talk
West didn't realize how a heavy snort left her mouth as she made to slam the door on Lincoln's face but he was too fast as he stretched out his arm and held onto the huge and heavy door."Come on Little Wifey, I know—" "You know nothing Lincoln-fucking-Harvey!" West snapped at him with glaring eyes and flaring nostrils.Lincoln raised a brow with the way she had just addressed him, the word In The middle made him twitch his brows."Can you just hear me out??" Lincoln sighed heavily as he made a tight fist to his side in rather nervousness.West blinked in her hot tears as she inclined her head to the side and puffed out air from her mouth to suppress the urge to cry out. She didn't buy the idea of crying in front of Lincoln like a novice puppy."Go ahead! Tell me your cooked-up story!" West said nevertheless but Lincoln didn't miss the sarcasm in her tone.He bit his lower lip "You don't trust me??" Hearing the matter of trust, West became increasingly frustrated and upset as she gl
"West.." Lincoln let out as he hastily pushed Romansata off him as if she were a leech.Romansata balled her fist in anger as she tried to hold onto her weight and not fall off.Lincoln made two steps towards West but West just shook her head and turned to leave the scene.West was feeling all sorts of things, she was angry and disappointed at Lincoln.She thought she had seen wrong but Lincoln's expression made her believe it happened.Lincoln held West's arm but she jerked his hand off her."Don't touch me you snake!" West cursed at him and Lincoln's eyes darted as his heart drummed in his ribs.His mind was in haywire as he tried to hold her again but she pointed her forefinger to his face."You-are-a fucker Lincoln, just get out of my sight" West didn't know where that flow of hatred was coming from but she lash out at him before heading to the suite Leire and the others were.Lincoln roamed his fingers on his hair as he gritted his teeth in frustration."Lincoln " Just as the wor
Lincoln spent time arranging cubes with Wednesday who was excited about having a new daddy.Romansata talked once in a while as she let Lincoln have some time with the daughter."For how long has she been sick??" Lincoln suddenly asked as his gaze remained on Wednesday who had fallen asleep on the couch."When I gave birth to her, she was pretty weak and fragile because she was born prematurely, I was too drained at the time because of what I was carrying inside of me, I almost died Lincoln...." Romansata said before letting out a sad smile "When she was born, I held her tiny fingers with joy laced in my face but it died when the doctor confirmed she had a hole in the heart...it was a painful day for me and my family "Lincoln raised a brow lazily "She's adorable and looks like me based on physical appearance" "What were you expecting?? After all, you are her father " Silence reigned in the room for a while before Lincoln cleared his throat and said "I can't be her father and you k
Lincoln's gaze remained on the rear mirror, he didn't come out of the car as he waited in the car for Romansata and the girl to come out of the hotel.When he had arrived at the hotel earlier, he called Romansata that he had arrived so they could come out and head over to Hotel Santo Domingo for the dinner date.Lincoln relaxed his head on the chair as he gazed at the time, it was exactly 7 P.m. and then he heard a knock on the window.Lincoln gazed at the person outside with a deep frown plastered on his face.Romansata was standing there with a smile gracing her small and beautiful face.Lincoln rolled down the glass before opening the door.He stepped out of the car and stood straight, his eyes directed to Romansata who was wearing some gown that he didn't even bother to look at nor know the details of it.Before Lincoln could say a word, a tiny voice came from the side "Mommy, is he daddy??" Lincoln's eyes constricted as he stiffly looked down to see a very small girl who was wea
It was a Wednesday, West was busy with office work as usual.Her small frame was relaxed on the chair as she was surfing through the internet for the latest cuisines in the top chart.She jolted some things in her notepad.Just then, Mrs Carmine walked into the department where all the people were working as well."Umm Guys, we will be leaving a bit early to join Leire to have a small birthday party, she invited our department to go with her and join her in the celebration, is that okay for you all??" Some cheered as they all knew Leire, she was once a member of their department before she was transferred to another subdivision of LH Culinary.West thought it was a good idea, it was a chance to bond and catch up.So she didn't have a problem, she would just call Lincoln to inform him she would be late.Mrs Carmine walked towards her desk and brought out a file before leaving again.Meanwhile, Lincoln's brows were joined together as he relaxed on his execution chair.He was absentmind