A man falls in love with a woman, and just because he is not up to her level. He decides to marry her sister instead with the ulterior motive of staying close to the woman he loves. The sister he got married to was an unwanted burden to her parents. This is the tough reality for Emma. After witnessing a shocking event, and her mother lying against her for the crime she committed. She is hit by a car while fleeing from the police arrest after the shocking reality. Even on the brink of life and death, her genuine desire is for vengeance against those who made her life miserable. unexpectedly, Emma gets a second chance at life and is transported back to a time before her ill-fated marriage with Zayn that decided her life. Amory, her sister's crush enters into a contractual marriage with Emma due to his harboring affection for her and he is ready to risk everything for her, and her quest for revenge begins.
View MoreAfter the official authentication came back, confirming that the piece in Mr. Foden’s possession was indeed a forgery, the police raided the gallery. They were packing everything up as Hannah’s manager, under pressure, finally admitted to knowing where she was hiding. But just when they were about to arrest her, she vanished—slipping out at the last second. The police were back to square one, while Hannah was now a ghost in the wind.My pulse quickened as I pulled my phone from my bag and dialed Amory. He picked up almost immediately.“The police said she fled during the arrest,” I said, stepping out of the gallery and scanning the streets as though I might catch sight of her.“Hannah fled?” He sounded as shocked as I felt.“Yes. And… I think she’s with Davis Noah.” The realization hit me as I spoke. “You can hear what they’re saying, right?” I asked, the desperation clear in my voice.“Yes. I’ll call you back,” he said, ending the call abruptly.I made my way out of the gallery, feel
**Emma’s POV**“You want an advance?”“That’s industry standard. Half upfront.”“Since when are you a rule follower?”“I didn’t know if you’d be able to pay me the lump sum.”“My daughter is the CEO of a gallery. We can prepare tens of millions in seconds.”“Sure, madam.”“You’ve heard of the artist Edward, right? The guy who killed himself in the mountains? He’s famous. I have a piece of his. If I show it, people will fight to buy it.”Amory leaned forward, pausing the recording on his phone. I looked at him, puzzled. “This is Hannah and Davis Noah? How did you get it?” I asked, trying to piece it all together.“We wiretapped Davis Noah. That woman is definitely planning something,” Amory replied, his eyes meeting mine before tapping the play button again.The voices resumed. “So, are you saying that painting is at the gallery?” Davis’s voice sounded, laced with doubt.“No. Somewhere else. It’ll be ready soon,” Hannah replied, her tone brimming with confidence.Amory stopped the re
**Emma’s POV**I was inside my room, packing up my paintings with a heavy heart. Each piece reminded me of the painful memories I was trying to let go. I wrapped one in brown paper, the sound of scissors cutting through the silence.“What are you doing?” Amory's voice echoed through the room, startling me.I turned toward the door, watching him step in. “I’m decluttering my paintings. I don’t want to make sad paintings like these anymore,” I explained, glancing back at the piece I was wrapping.“Don’t throw them away,” he said softly, a cheerful undertone in his voice.“Why not?” I asked, surprised by his reaction.“Because they’re good. Your paintings are really good,” he reassured, his words genuine and kind.I couldn’t help but smile. It felt amazing to hear such encouragement from him, someone I deeply cared about.I looked down, continuing to wrap another canvas. “Since when do you like them?” I paused, turning to face him. “But you know the paintings Hannah sold abroad?”“Yeah,”
**Fielding’s POV** “What? The family doesn’t need to run the company?” I scoffed, muttering to myself as I entered my room after the meeting. The anger roiled inside me, each word Emma had spoken earlier scratching at my pride. How dare she? Who did she think she was? My phone started buzzing in my pocket, snapping me out of my thoughts. I glanced at the screen, seeing Elena’s name flashing. Ignoring the call, I tossed the phone onto my desk, leaning back in my chair, attempting to calm myself. But it buzzed again, forcing me to look, this time with the name “Director of Accounting and Liability” flashing. “Yes, I’m here,” I said after picking up, pressing the phone to my ear. “Mr. Vice President, I’ve checked with the leaders of our affiliated companies as you requested,” she said, her voice low and composed. “It appears the ladies from the board have been connecting more frequently with Madam Elizabeth.” “My mother?” I asked, caught off guard. “Yes,” she replied, her tone caut
**Amory’s POV**From where I sat, I watched Hannah and Davis Noah talking in the distance, each of their gestures revealing snippets of tension and conspiracy. Davis handed Hannah a key, and, after a few quick words, she went inside the motel, leaving him alone outside.I leaned on the horn to signal Davis, drawing his attention to my parked car. He glanced around, then walked over, opening the back door and sliding in behind me, his face a mix of curiosity and suspicion.“How did you know she’d come here?” he asked in a low voice, clearly puzzled.I smirked, keeping my eyes fixed on the building in front of us. “Who else would Hannah turn to in her current situation?” I replied. Davis was her only option now that her influence was dwindling.He nodded, exhaling sharply as he processed my words. “She says she’ll pay me ten million dollars to kill a girl named Emma,” he admitted bluntly, clearly testing my reaction.I kept my expression neutral, though a wave of disgust rose within me.
**Emma's POV**With confidence bolstering our steps, my grandfather and I walked into my father's home, only to see Hannah rushing out of her car, her face a mixture of anger and panic. Auntie Isabella was waiting for us by the doorway, a calm expression on her face."Welcome, Chairman and Ms. Emma," she greeted."Who…" Hannah gasped, shock and confusion written across her face as she took in the sight of Auntie Isabella standing by my father’s side.Auntie Isabella stepped forward, a mocking smile on her lips. "Long time no see, madam. Don’t you remember me? I thought maybe you'd have improved your housekeeping skills since kicking me out… but it seems I was wrong."“A-All of you…” Hannah stammered, her gaze flickering to my father, trying to comprehend what was happening.“Mr. Michael,” my father called, signaling to his manager standing nearby.“Yes, Chairman?” Mr. Michael replied, moving forward to stand by my father’s side.“What was the first agenda item at today’s shareholders
**Emma's POV**The shareholders’ meeting was today, but Grandfather was still missing. I had been bracing myself for whatever Hannah would try to push through without him. As we gathered, the atmosphere was tense. The officials settled, and the coordinator began.“Hello, we will now begin Smith’s Group special shareholders meeting. The chairwoman will now kick us off.”Hannah stood, her confidence radiating as she took the stage. Her voice carried through the room.“Hello, shareholders. My name is Hannah Smith. Thank you for taking the time from your busy schedules to attend this shareholders’ meeting.”A smattering of applause followed, but both Amory and I remained still, watching her every move. My mother, seated a few rows away, also sat quietly, her gaze fixed on Hannah.“The first item on the agenda is the internal CEO transition. The resolution to dismiss Chairman Henry due to his health issues… we will now vote on the first agenda item. Are there any opposing shareholders pres
**Emma's POV**After returning from meeting the cooking class, the revelation of her being my mother weighed heavily on me. My heart felt raw, and my body was drained from the flood of emotions that overtook me. As I entered the house, I pressed the alarm button, and within moments, Amory opened the door, his face lighting up as he saw me.“You’re home late. You don’t know how much your husband has been waiting for you,” he teased, but his eyes softened when he noticed my expression.Wordlessly, I stepped toward him, letting my arms wrap around his shoulders as I hugged him tightly. I felt his arms come around me, grounding me in the warmth of his embrace. For a moment, everything felt still, safe. When we finally pulled away, he led me to the couch, where he took my hand in his, his gaze filled with concern.“Are you all right, honey?” he asked, his voice gentle.A faint smile tugged at my lips as I reached out, placing my other hand on his. “It doesn’t feel real yet. And… there’s so
**Hannah Smith's POV**I made my way to the upscale cooking class with purpose, the sound of my heels echoing confidently behind me. The instructor, Patricia, was on the shareholders list and, owning 5% of the company shares, I couldn’t afford her support to slip away. I’d sent Mr. Foden to arrange a meeting, but she’d refused. Now I was here to convince her myself.As I reached the building, a sharp burst of anticipation surged through me. She wouldn't be able to resist my offer once she saw me in person. With each step, my confidence swelled. But as I approached the window, a knot tightened in my chest, stopping me dead in my tracks.Through the glass, I could see Patricia—she wasn’t alone. She was sitting with Emma. My heart pounded against my ribs, a fierce, unrelenting thud. Shock, confusion, and dread crashed over me all at once. I barely kept my balance as I leaned closer, straining to hear their conversation.I stifled a gasp, my hand flying to my mouth as the reality of what
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