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
Arnold had to move the phone from his ears so as not to damage it. He understood just how angry and frustrated his sister felt towards the situation, it was him who had underestimated Arielle. He had felt she was too small and wouldn't be a problem he couldn't have, however it all turned out for the worst. "I am trying sister" he responded quietly into the phone, he was indeed trying. Now he had to prove he was better and Arielle was very smart, with the support of Mr Clovis Gilbert, she was more than certain to get away with anything within the marketing department. Sabotaging wasn't going to help get the company to Anabel. "I am working hard but you have to make sure Anabel is able to get the shares of the Richard's family before Arielle does. With that we can be certain things will eventually take in our favor" Arnold suggested, "hmmm" Claudia was quick to hang up the phone. But her brother knew her better and did not bother calling back. Claudia sat in her mahogany bedroom whic
The Meeting was yet to come to an end when Leonard Grey's phone began ringing, he took a first glance at it and immediately took the call. This was to the surprise of everyone, leonard Grey has always been a man of charisma and calls was not something he permitted during important business meets. Just a few seconds into the call and his voice was so loud startling everyone. Mark knew what happened and he was aware his boss would only take the call of his wife and no other. He rushed to his side.``get a car ready to pick up Arielle from work and get me the driver who got her car towed and why" Mark quickly nodded. He could not believe it took so long for the boss and madam to find out about the car. He got into the car and drove off calling Gia as he made his way through the highway. "Yes mark" Gia answered through the phone, she sounded rather panicked, she has not had a calm mind ever since the car got to the mansion, the driver had not taken the car hence Anabel could not get acce
Leonard Grey stared at his mother, the tears in her eyes were evident. She has had to put up with ever so long and now she was biting more than she can show however she could not let her son do anything drastic. "Mom let go" Leonard Grey warned her sternly he did not want anything to make him regret his actions. "We've come a long way to let it all slip, just let her be and have her way. Leonard you know it is just for a while, everything will.bw okay please" his mother pleaded desperately, while Arielle stood by her and held her from falling, shw did not understand what the mother and son was talking about. She turned to Mark and Gia who came just as they pulled through the driveway, and the look on their faces said it all. She was the only one not familiar with what was happening, she was the only one lost in the words surrounding her. Before his mother could say another word, Leonard pushed through and banked into the living room as expected grandma Grey and Anabel were having a
EPILOGUE. It's been months since the death of Sir Lucas, while everything he had was sold and dropped into the bank of Anabel, Arielle made sure to tell Claudia her last wish was fulfilled. It's been exactly 3 months and things have been going smoothly. Lovert was doing much better and had long moved in with Arielle. The company Daniel did him so much good, they were best buddies. Arielle runs into the bathroom for the 4th time this morning throwing up yet again. Leonard patted her on the back to ease her pain. She had been like this for a couple of days and despite her pleas not to take her to the hospital, Leonard was done with her stubbornness. He handed her a glass of water. Within 5 days he had lost so much weight and looked too fragile. Arielle did not want to go in order not to make Lovert worry. He was so protective of her reason why she avoided him and only met during dinner. ‘’Gai, please help arielle get ready, while I get the car’’ Leonard walks out before she can prot
“‘Mr. Lovert Greek Garn, Cowell, you are here under arrest for the murder of Lucas Cowell, we advise you to remain silent for anything you say or do would be used against you in a court of law, you have the right to an attorney and if you can't afford one, one would be appointed for you’’ Arielle watched as the dirty cop placed Lovert under arrest. He did not resist arrest, he was in so much shock. He had been in his sister's embrace and was pulled away by the cop. ‘’Little girl, I would advise you to get him a good lawyer, because even with it, I doubt he would be able to see the light of day. Just when they were about to drag out of the building, Leonard noticed the commotion and ran right through the crowd. The press had not gained access. While paparazzi were fun to sneak in, they all knew better than to interfere. It was the Cowell family, but it directly involved the Grey household. Guards of the Grey family were stationed all over the property. While the doctors and all othe
Peace was gradually returning to their lives. Lovert has been staying in the Cowell mansion ever since the death of Grandpa Lambad. He felt living there would bring him close to his mother and also the grandfather he did not get the chance to meet. Due to the recent outbreak of cold fever, He has been extremely busy and the paparazzi did not make things easy for him. He spoke to his big sister every day despite how busy his schedule became. He was more than proud of her, she was declared the 2nd wealthiest after Leonard Grey. indeed they deserved each other, a queen and a king. Lovert got home late, his shift had extended more than he had hoped. He so much wished he could stop by and enjoy dinner with Areille but by the time he was done with work, it was way past midnight. He was too tired to drive, so he called for a cap. The drive home was rather long. He had fallen asleep, the cab driver was the one to wake him up. Lovert was barely awake as he walked his way to Arielle’s room.
The company was doing even better. Arielle walked in as everyone greeted her, she was now the CEO. while Arnold could not help but sneer, it did not border her. With the scandal Anabel had brought yet again, shares were auctioned and thanks to her wonderful husband, all of it was acquired. Now she was the sole owner, just like the Grey empire. Lovert did not want to get involved in the business. The board meeting was set and ready to begin. “We have gone through so much change within a short period and I must congratulate everyone for their hard work and patience. We have been on our feet to do what's best for the company and so far we are winning. Today, I would like to announce the new general manager, Mrs. Kendra Colson’’ Kendra stood up and greeted everyone. So many had not taken notice of her presence before the presentation, while those who did shrug it off as a partner. Arnold was fuming, he knew this day would come now that everything was out in the open. ‘’What about the
The Cowell family was in another dimension of problems. After the press release, Claudia has not been able to get her husband to believe she was innocent. She had to disown her child to prove to him how sincere she was. Grandfather Lambad stayed up all night with Mr Greekgarn. The Greek Garn family would still have Lovert as their heir and his name would not be changed but only the Cowell name could be added. It was a great change since they had nothing against them, the Cowel family accepted. It was their son, he was their blood, however, he was not theirs to keep, they were the ones who had thrown him away from the beginning. Mr Lambad could not sleep, the noise coming from the front made it impossible. Grace helped him out of his quarters to the front, Lucas sat on the couch while his tramp for a wife was on her knees begging for god knows what. ‘’Why can't the both of you keep it down? You can't handle keeping peace at home how do you expect to raise a decent daughter?’’ Mr Lam
The Grey home was in a mess, while some staff got fired due to their involvement, others learned a good lesson. The Matter of the boss was not something to interfere with. Gai made the bed for Arielle, she had very little to eat and has not rested ever since Anabel walked out. Lovert was by her side. He was not willing to leave his sister all alone yet again for the second time. Leonard had some house conflicts to settle. In years, it was the very first time the Grey household was meeting, from uncles to cousins and nieces. Leonard was more than pleased to accommodate them while Uncle Mathew had returned purposely for the gathering. Everyone was seated, and they all looked up to one man, Leonard was now the head of the family, despite his age difference, he was now the leader by birth and right. “Today's event was very unexpected and we are concerned about the outcome of events. To say the very least the matron of the family position has only been held for a couple of days and now w
Arielle took all she had, walking down the highway, nothing made sense at this point. Her design for a competition she has been waiting for, for the longest time, just received an email telling her she has been disqualified. Her draft and that of Arielle’s was found and without a second thought, she knew it was coming. She had freely handed over her shares to Arielle, now her account was empty. She had nothing. Claire won't take her calls neither did the father of her baby. A waves a cap down, she could only head to the vacation house, Edward had gotten for the both of them. There were no guards, the building had been private from the very start. Anabel unlocked the door walking in on Edward. She never would have thought of seeing him here at such a time. Did she come here because he missed her, her heart warming up at the thought of him being there for her? To live in their memories. ‘’You shouldn't have come, why did you do this to me, Anabel, how hard have you been trying?’’ Ana
Everyone stared at the photos, it was intimate but not as Anabel had emphasized. ‘’Oh come on, now that's the best lie I have gotten so far, brother? We both know Arielle has no siblings besides me. She had no other biological sibling and I am the only one closer to that gap so how do you explain it? My mother had no son for our father”’ Anabel laughed like a maniac, all hope was lost, she had nothing left. Her mother has been trying over hours to reason with her father on the terms of her returning home with them, but he has been adamant about his decision not to want her. If she was to go down, then she might as well go down with everyone. She was not the only one at fault and it was time to make everyone see that. ‘’Sir Lucas, your wife bore a son before her death, the baby was said to be dead, and you never saw its body. How sure are you that the child died at birth?” Leonard turned to Sir Lucas who was now staring at Arielle strangely. He knew just how much she hated him for t
Arielle had no idea of where Leonard was taking her, while Lovert, Daniel, and Mark drove in the opposite direction of the city, they were riding towards the hotel they had met the very first day. Arielle could not hide the smile on her face. She had not been around this part of the city ever since their night together. After pulling into the driveway, he opened the door for her. ‘’Wanna come inside”’ he extends his hands to help her. They walked inside and the front desk clerk recognized them. She had met a good number of one-night stands, but Arielle stood out, she looked so unprepared on her day, she was covered in love bites and they had to bring her new clothes as hers was in no shape to be worn for another time.Arielle had not taken notice of the room number, but she did remember her way back and they were heading the same way. Just like the very time they had met Arielle walked into the room acting all drunk and woozy. Leonard quickly picked up on the act and in no time the