Just as all the investors brought out their phones and started scrolling through to search for the mentioned contract, Alexander's secretary stepped forward."Ladies and gentlemen, you don't have to bring out your phones to read the rules; it's already been projected," she announced, with a smile spread across her face, gesturing to the shareholders on the projected screen.The shareholders immediately looked up with wide eyes at the words being displayed on the projector; some even had to face their palms just to make sure they were seeing the right information.The secretary cleared her throat, her face fixed on the screen, and she read with her voice firmed, "Section C1: Share Retrieval Authority: In circumstances where the interests and integrity of Scott Group are deemed to be under threat or compromised due to the actions of a shareholder, the company reserves the right to initiate proceedings to retrieve shares from said shareholder. A majority decision of the Board of Directors
Margaret looked around with disdain evident in her eyes as she parked her car in the noisy ghetto neighborhood, and she got down from the car, looking around after taking off her sunglasses."Nothing changed here; what a disgusting smell," she muttered, holding her breath.The neighborhood reminded her of her childhood; it looked the same as it had looked while she lived here.There were still old, cranky houses, and the street still stunk of dry urine and smoke from the cigarettes of the nearby smokers.Margaret was glad she finally left this ridiculous neighborhood, thanks to Michael.Walking down the street, taking a step at a time, avoiding the first from staining her expensive shoe, Margaret was immediately recognized by some of the residents of the neighborhood; some of them ignored her and only watched her from afar, while others rushed towards her."Is this really Margaret? Are you coming back here?"She waved her hand. "I have no reason to return here. God forbid bad luck." S
"Mira, come over here for breakfast," Leo called from the dining hall after he finished setting the table.It was a Saturday morning, and since Leo didn't go to the office that day, he was at home with the girl he had helped the other day. And since she didn't have a name, or rather, because she could not remember her name, Leo decided to call her Mira for the time being until she was able to remember her name or until they saw her family members.The young girl who was in the sitting room stood up and walked to the dining room. She had a smile on her face, which Leo returned immediately. She was starting to become more and more lively by the day, as well as warming up to Leo."We need to hurry; we are almost late for your appointment with your therapist." Leo pointed, looking at his wristwatch.They both ate the breakfast in silence, stealing silent glances at each other.Soon, they were done with breakfast, and they left the house together, with Leo driving. They both held hands in
Margaret was sitting on the bench in the garden at home, with her chin resting on her palm. She could not help but think about all the events of the past few days. She was thinking of what to do with Michael and his decision to make Anita the president of the company after all the sacrifices made by her and her daughter over the years.Giving Anita the company would not be in their favor at all, because she was certain that Anita would take their positions from them if she finally took charge of the company. She was certain not to let that happen.But then, how was she going to do it? How would he stop Anita from becoming president? She had tried everything she could to avert Michael's plans, but nothing seemed to be working.She had even tried to reach out to his lawyer a few days ago, but no matter how she tried to cajole the man, he wouldn't budge. He was just too faithful to Michael.Margaret was overwhelmed by her thoughts; she was starting to get hot with the overwhelming though
"Dad, we need to be fast. Time is going." Austin shouted, running down the stairs as he checked his tablet for time.He had started his school examination and just finished dressing up for school, waiting for his dad to take him to school."I'm done packing your lunch bag, Austin," Ava announced, walking toward Alex to take Amelia from his arm, but she shook her hand, clinging tightly to him more, which made Alexander smile."Amelia, baby, come here. Do you want some chocolate?" Violet said, stretching her hand to try her luck even though she knew Amelia wouldn't answer her.Anita, on the other hand, is not home; she had been so busy with her new movie that she barely had time to come home. She didn't even sleep in the house last night.After several attempts to make Amelia let Alexander go proved futile, he had no option but to take her along with him to his office."I guess I would take her along with me." He said this to Ava. "You would be going to Daddy's office." Alex teased Amel
"Since when did you know about Austin?" Alexander asked his grandfather, standing in front of him with his eyes wide in awe, and Thomas smiled, patting Amelia's back as she moved a little in his arms."I got to know about him the very first day I met Anita in your office," Thomas answered. "You two were arguing about the child being stubborn, so I further satisfied my curiosity by performing a DNA test on him." Grandfather moved to sit on one of the chairs in Alexander's office, and Alexander let out a long sigh.Surely it would be hard to hide from his family, so Alexander equally moved to sit down beside him with his head bowed."I'm sorry for keeping them away from you both for such a long time; it's just that." Alexander's voice trailed off for a while. "Anita didn't want to let it out because she was scared that her kids would be taken away from her by my grandmother." Alexander's head was still bowed, ashamed that his grandparents had to find out his little secret like that.Tho
Victoria was sneaking around Leo's house with black oversized glasses on her face, trying to keep an eye on both Leo and Bella.Ever since she found out from Mr. Mark that Bella was alive, her mind has refused to be at rest. She knew instantly that she needed to do something to get rid of her immediately before she exposed her. Even though Mr. Mark had told her that she couldn't remember anything, she confirmed it when she visited her in the hospital.She didn't recognize her or even anybody around. She had a bit of peace after that.But even at that, she had been bothered; she could remember eventually, and then what? She would expose her. And then she would be sent away by Mr. Mark or even sent to prison. Victoria knew she couldn't risk that.It would have been easy for her to hurt Bella if she had returned to the house after she left the hospital, but unfortunately, she had preferred to stay in Leo's house rather than return home to her parent's house. And even since then, Victoria
Bella tried to sit up but winced in pain, holding her head, but her mother quickly helped her sit properly."Come on, tell me, my dear, what did Victoria do to you? I just know she's not up to something good.""Actually…" Bella began with her brows narrowed, trying to remember everything. "It was after you called Mom to tell me that Grandmother Scott had invited me for Alexander's bride selection, so I told Victoria about it."The room was quiet as everyone focused their attention on Bella.FLASHBACKBella was in her room packing and arranging her clothes in her bag after she got her mother's call.She was all smiles, unable to believe that she had been invited by Grandmother Scott to take part in her grandson's bride selection.Soon, the door opened, and Victoria walked into the room.She looked around the room with raised eyebrows as she saw Bella packing her bags."Where are you going? Going home already without even informing your best friend."There was a smile on Bella's face as
Anita became her father's heiress; she took charge of the company and became president effortlessly.She took care of the company even more than Sandra did, and it blossomed under her care using the knowledge she had studied in school and also with the help of her husband.Anita had always heard Jessica, her manager, talk about how much she missed her ex-husband and needed a man in her life, stylishly matched her with her father during one of her visits to the set, and they were a perfect match. They even started going on several dates after their first date, which was orchestrated by Anita."How was your date, dad?" Anita asked her father one day, when she visited him, to discuss the company's stock."What date?" Michael asked, looking clueless, and Anita laughed."Don't play that game with me, Dad; you think I don't know you have been going on dates with Jessica behind my back?""I have no idea what you are talking about." Michael joked, palming his face.Anita laughed once more. "Y
Two weeks after Alexander proposed to Anita, the preparation for the wedding had started.Anita, Lauren, and Angie were at Warren Mansion, preparing for the big day that would happen tomorrow.The three women were lying on the bed, facing the ceiling, and talking happily about one another."By this time tomorrow, you will have become Mrs. Scot," Angie said to Anita, playfully nudging her shoulder.The three women laughed."I can't wait to also be like you," Lauren exclaimed, smiling."Very soon." Anita nudged her. "And you too." She nudged Angie, who laughed.Soon, Lauren became sober. "Caleb lied to me; he just wanted to come back into my life to deceive me. all over again." She scoffed, darting her glassy eyes."What are you talking about?" Anita asked her."After I decided to give him a chance to right his wrongs like he claimed, I caught him sleeping with a girl in his house. After he had promised me that he loved me and had really come back for me and Anna, I was a bit heartbroke
After Michael got better, he was discharged from the hospital, and Anita made sure to always visit him and sometimes sleep in the house so he could recover fully.Sandra was arrested and later released because she did not commit any major offenses. Margaret, on the other hand, was left behind bars because she was found guilty of so many charges. She confessed willingly just to save Sandra; she even confessed to Gerald's role in all her crimes."He helped me do most of my dirty jobs; he was even the one who helped me get the poison I used on Michael." Margaret had said this at the police station.Michael was disappointed when he found out about Gerald's involvement in what happened to him."I was nothing but good to him; he worked as my assistant for so many years, and I never gave him any reason to be uncomfortable. But then why did he turn around to pay for my good deeds with evil?" Michael had complained to Anita as they drove back to his house. "Even Margaret, I treated her so wel
Anita was sitting by Michael's bed at the hospital, massaging his hand and crying. Alexander was sitting on a chair close to them.Michael woke up a few hours later to see Anita hovering over him with tears in her eyes. His eyes moved around the hospital room, trying to recognize where he was."Dad?" Anita quickly called as soon as she noticed her father had moved his fingers."My dear..." Michael spoke, looking at Anita tenderly. His lips stretched into a small smile as he saw her sitting close to him. "Anita."Anita's eyes were fixed on Michael worriedly, and her hands took his hand in hers. "Thank God you are awake, Dad. For a moment, I was. I was scared that I lost you too.""I'm here, my dear," Michael whispered, trying to sit up, and Anita leaned forward to hug her father for the first time in the last few years."What happened to me? Why am I here?" he asked.Alexander quickly went out to call the doctor to come and take a look at Michael. He arrived together with the doctor."
Margaret watched Sandra's face as she slept after she dropped the call with Gerald. She knew she needed to protect her no matter what happened. Things were starting to get out of hand with each passing day, and she knew she needed to do something bad as soon as possible; she needed to act fast.Margaret started pacing around the room; she could not sleep that night because it was hard for her to even get her eyes closed.She had gone too far to back out now; she had to do something to secure herself and her daughter's future. And there was no way they would have a bright future if they didn't take over the company.Margaret paced around the room even more with her head searching for ideas. She was thinking of ways to convince Michael to make Sandra his successor, but she knew the chances of that happening were very slim; it appeared like he had already chosen Anita over her.Should they attack Anita again and make her get involved in a scandal that would cause Michael to rethink his d
Michael was sitting in his office with his head bent towards his table.He couldn't do anything in his office, and at the same time, he could not go home.His home now felt like hell, especially since he had started to feel like he no longer knew his wife and daughter anymore.Had he been living with strangers all along? Could it be that he never really paid attention to their real nature? Or was there some sort of misunderstanding there?He could not help but wonder if it was really the truth that Sandra tried to hurt Anita's child. Was she responsible for his disappearance?And also what Anita said about Sandra setting her up years ago to sleep with a stranger. Did she really do that? But why would she do that? Was it because of money? Power?Michael's hand occasionally moved to brush his hair. Deep down, he knew he had screwed up; he had created a big mess, and he had absolutely no idea how to fix it. Even Anita was mad at him and wouldn't even talk to him, no matter how he tried t
After the doctor had attended to her, Anita was dozing off in the bedroom. Alexander was sitting close to her and looking at her face while brushing her hair backward with his fingers.Emily was also sitting by the side and watching her."Is she getting stable?" Emily asked him, watching Anita's face worriedly, and Alex nodded his head in response.Just then, Angie ran into the room holding an iPad and scrolling through it."I have been able to get the location," she announced."That's good news, right?" Emily asked, looking at Alex and Angie, and Alex nodded his head again."We just need to hurry there to be sure we can find him there," Alex said and stood up.He was about to rush out, then his eyes moved to Anita, who was still sleeping."It's fine," Emily assured. "I will take care of her.""Thank you," Alexander muttered and rushed off with Angie.They all got into Lawrence's car and drove off to the location.Alexander sat in front of Lawrence while Angie sat at the back as they
Victoria and Sandra are in an abandoned building somewhere on the outskirts of the city.They both looked restless as they paced around the room, looking distressed.Sandra kept casting angry glares at Victoria, who was biting her fingers."We are both finished. Victoria, what have you done?" Sandra barked; her voice had a shaky tone to it."Why didn't you tell me earlier that Alexander is the father of Anita's kids? If I had known that, I would never have made a move to touch the child." Victim admitted.Sandra was scattering her hair with her hands."You have just finished my life, Victoria; you have ruined what is left of my sorry life." She paced around the room some more, scattering her hair. Tears were beginning to gather in her eyes, and she thought of what would become of her life if Alexander happened to catch up with her."And... and the fact that you made me get involved in all of these acts when I clearly didn't want to..." She stuttered. "The boy's picture is everywhere,
"I'm finding it difficult that she could do all those atrocities; she looked and acted so innocent," Patricia spoke with her arms folded around her body, sitting across Emily."She fooled me with her innocent face and good looks." Grandmother's low voice responded, staring into space absentmindedly."We should count ourselves lucky that Alexander rejected her just before she was able to find her way into this family as a daughter-in-law, I wonder what she would have done to us.""You would have probably been worse than Alexander's mother, someone who is capable of murdering her innocent friend just so she could take her place and take over all her family's fortune." Emily retorted sadly.After the police declared Victoria wanted, it appears that her behavior toward Bella went viral.Emily heard of it, and since then she has been in disbelief. To think that she had almost forced Alexander to get married to her.Emily and Patricia were sitting in the garden, discussing the news.Even Pa