Anabel went into the bathroom, she could not stop brushing her body real hard. She could not believe everything her mother planned had to backfire the way it did. She was more than sure Edward was ready to get her and be with her at all times but it seemed she was wrong from the very start. How could he just leave her without a warning? He could not stand by her side, she could not believe he listened to his mother. “Now I will make sure not only her life but everything that she has worked so hard for will be mine.’’ Anabel looked up quickly and wore a seductive strapless red dress with shiny black heels. She wanted to show her best. She could not believe Leonard Grey was not a man who couldn't be tempted. She walked out of her room and the maid from earlier directed her to the buffet area. It was not crowded as it was just a family gathering. Arielle sat close to Leonard Grey as they spoke very closely and lovingly to each other. Anabel could not handle it, she walked over to the b
Arielle was shy and ran into the shower as soon as she could to hide her face, she let the water fall on her bare body draining away the tiredness from the previous day but not the excitement. She could still see flashes of Leonard Grey in the bathroom, despite the fact that he was gone for a long time. She stayed under the water for a good amount of time letting just watch everything out slowly. When she was done she went out to find a dress that was already laid out for her, it wasn't her usual style of jeans and T-shirt. But a flower white dress, of knee length, accompanied by black heels and a black handbag, of medium size. When she was done, Leonard Grey walked in, he was quick to take the dryer and blow out her hair. He has always wanted to see her in full hair do and was more than happy she let him try out everything. When he was done, she looked like a diva, charming and prestigious. Now she was no doubt the wife of Leonard Grey, she had to leave earlier than him. The couple
Arielle drove herself alongside her sister to the office, it was crowded as everyone was eagerly waiting, the news of the wedding spread faster than wildfire, and everyone was not only eager to see Arielle but also to see Anabel who was no longer the cherished daughter of the company. She represented everything but dignity and grace, no one wanted to associate with her or was willing to hear her own side of the story. All they were interested in was to know why she took such a step against her sister, now she was tagged the mistress. They arrived and just as expected Anabel was quick to step out of the car and walked in, her head hanging low and not as mighty as before, she tried hastening her steps but could not walk as fast as she wished. Arielle receives letters of congrats on her marriage and gifts. Every employee in the company came forward to say hello. She was pleased with the outcome but maintained a straight face. She thanked everyone and walked back to her desk. Arnold's se
Everyone was surprised to see Claudia; she was not part of the meeting, hence her presence was not expected. She walked over to Arielle. "Get up, Anabel should be the one seated close to her father and not an irresponsible daughter like you" Arielle sat down and did not bulge, why should she listen to a woman who has been nothing but a misfortune to her and her family? Sir Lucas hit his fist on the table hard enough, startling everyone in the process. Young lady, you have to listen to your elders most especially your mother" Arielle hated that word with so much passion, Claudia was no mother of hers, she had and will never care about her well not to mention her health. "This meeting is held today to inform the company of the new developments and I believe everyone here should either be a shareholder or an employee, family matters should be discussed outside business hours, as a young lady I know of such and so should you sir Lucas. I beg of you to plead with your wife to give us t
Anabel was on cloud nine, that's all she had wanted to hear from him all this while, she had wanted him to tell her how much he loved her and that she was still the woman after his heart and not her sister. "So how do you plan on going about things, you very well know my father has given everything to her and I have been left with crumbs of bread like some beger, it all had to be mine" Edward felt enabled and had been treated unfairly as well. Arielle was not only now married into a family of wealth and affluence, but with just a word from her husband the entire country could be shaken and no one could go against it. He felt Anabel who had nothing and was married into a lesser family should have been given more inheritance as her status is shaky. "I have always helped you, and I would do anything to make you happy" Enable was convinced, she knew the man she had dated behind her sister all this year. He has always cherished her and there was no way he was going to leave her and his b
Anabel stared at Karen with so much hatred in her eyes, this was a blow to her, and she vowed never to forgive. "What do you want?" Anable asked. Yes, Karen knew she would come to terms with her, she has known Anabel to be very scheme and no scheme person will miss the chance of striking a deal that will be of benefit to them. "Now you're talking, I want to be head of the designing department, and I can't achieve that with your sister, however I will help you get back to your feet'" Karen has always been a snake In the green grass, she knew just how to manifest and take things to her advantage. When Arielle reached out to her she felt grateful and knowing how important her job was to her, she hurriedly agreed to work for her. But who would have thought she would strike her salary in two as compensation for betraying and lying against her, Indeed she never lets things go and as it was read before everyone, she knew there was no open space for negotiations. "And why should I consid
"You just had to open your mouth, didn't you? Anabel, I would not be interested in marrying a woman who can sleep with the fiance of her sister and talk less of my elder brother. Do as you told, a slut will forever remain a slut" Daniel walked out while Mrs. Alpphia could only sob quietly. This has never been the life she wanted for her children, Leonard has been independent but going against the old woman has always proved abortive. "You see the things you raised as children? No respect at all. I am the mentor of this family and they shall do as they are told, Anabel won't be leaving and a marriage ceremony to officially welcome her into the Grey home will be held in a week. Leonard should not push my button, "Grandma Grey announced. The servants were all shocked but from the start, they all knew the old hag better. "If I have to die to see my children happy, then I will. He has married Arielle and Anabel would never be my daughter-in-law, before you say something remember, that yo
Granny bit her tongue in anger but there was no way she could refute the statement. Anabel was neither legally married to Leonard Grey nor his brother Daniel. But that was to come to an end. Anabel rose from her seat and walked outside to meet Arielle, the driver had left with Leonard Grey and she still did not have a defined car assigned to her. "I will ride with you sister," she tells Arielle as she heads for the car door. Arielle halted in her steps looking back not sure of what to say, to her it seemed for a moment Anabel had really lost her sense of reasoning and shame. "It was a gift from my husband, if you want a car to ride with then get your husband to get one for you" She walked over and got into the car, driving off and leaving Anabel dumbfounded and shocked. she never thought Arielle would react despite all they have put her through and she always behaved as the bigger person. Anabel rushed into crying like a toddler whose candy had been taken from her, the maids could