Anderson felt like he was seeing a whole new person. Avery was bubbling and glowing. She was wearing a white towel robe, her hair held in a messy bun, her smile was like heaven, and he wondered how she was able to wake up so early.Oh, the massage worked so she felt more relaxed and energetic. He was still in a daze when Avery brought the food on a tray toward him. “Eat up and get ready or we’ll be late to work.”Where from the bossy attitude? Well, it was sexy. Anderson glanced at the oatmeal with sweet berries on the tray and his stomach rumbled. He wanted to wake up earlier to surprise her but who knew that she was rather going to make up the surprise? “You asked Nancy to make oatmeal?”Avery chuckled. She wasn't so much of a princess in her parents' home. They had no maids so she knew how to do everything. “No, I made it myself. It’s healthy and will give you more energy,” her cheeks pinked out at the last part, as Anderson gazed at her with admiration.Seeing how surprised Anders
Trent’s eyes squinted and his heart was pierced when he caught sight of a hickey on Avery’s neck. Her hair had covered a large amount but he still caught it due to the position he stood. Her bubbly look from earlier had turned sour upon seeing him and his heart ached even more.“Avery,” Trent said painfully. Anderson wanted to pull her away but didn’t want to do anything for Trent to look pitiful in her eyes. Therefore, he restricted himself from intervening, watching them keenly. Avery felt guilty. She had let him down by doing the very things she promised him she wouldn’t do and couldn’t face him. She knew she had to tell him to move on but at the moment, she lacked the courage upon seeing so much pain in his eyes. “Trent, I’m late,” she said and began to walk away. Trent wanted to stop her but seeing Anderson there, he knew it would be useless. Avery had changed and Trent wanted to know why. Perhaps she was just afraid of Anderson or he might have forced those kisses on her like
Trent removed his hand slowly from Avery's mouth and when he got the assurance that she wasn’t going to scream, he led her to one of the empty offices. Unfortunately, Scarlet was going to ease herself after dropping the files on her table, stopped, and hid a few meters away.Seeing Avery entering an empty office with another male staff member, she got the right weapon to make the CEO know that his wife wasn’t as pure as he thought, instantly putting a call through to the front desk.Anderson was in the middle of an important meeting when the intercom rang. He excused himself and answered it. “Sir, Scarlet wants to speak with you. She said it’s very important,” the receptionist said.Anderson guessed it was related to what she was working on and said, “okay.”“Mr. Crown, I saw your wife and Mr. Baker entering one of the empty offices,” a tired but eager soft voice rang from the end of the line. She knew that from today, the CEO was going to give her special attention or even increase
Old pals knew each other better than anyone else. Did Anderson want to fight with him? Trent could think of the worst and the fact that he was no longer a match for Anderson made matters worse and he feared.“Are you going to beat me because I had a chat with Avery?” Trent stood up from his swivel chair and asked sinisterly. It would be good if Anderson got violent. Avery would know the kind of man she was married to because Trent would make sure to show her proof.Fortunately, Anderson’s intentions were far from that. He wasn’t going to do anything that would put Trent in a despicable position.“I have more important things to do than that so why waste it on whacking you? What is there to gain?” Anderson frowned and asked, not bothering to sit. His statement sent confusion to Trent’s mind.He was crestfallen. It wasn’t just Avery but Anderson had also changed. This wasn't his usual style. “So why did you lock the door?” Trent asked curiously.“That’s because issues about my marriage
Trent grinned mischievously. It seemed that he got Anderson in a hub this time. “You just said that you love Avery but look at how worked up you are at the mention of Bernice. Mr. Crown, I think you should recheck your emotions.”Anderson smiled. If Trent couldn’t tell anyone anything about Bernice, then indeed, she died. Whatever happened between them might not have been pleasant at all. Anderson was still curious to know but when he realized that Trent was just testing his pulse, he swallowed his anger and said provokingly, “Don’t be so confident. Just wait till Avery gets pregnant. That would be the true meaning of revenge.”Trent stiffened, imagining Avery with a bump for Anderson. He instantly recalled Bernice and his emotions began to assault him. No, he couldn’t let anyone know about Bernice. It wasn’t easy to forget everything about her. Anderson used the right weapon. It was because Bernice got pregnant before her disappearance. Trent could hear so many voices in his mind.
Joyce has always maintained a bright smile despite whatever she went through. Avery has enjoyed all of her but never knew her hard times because Joyce saw her as a kid sister, always trying to make her happy. Now that Avery had a man who adored her, Joyce didn’t mind spilling it out.“I tried it before with Taylor. He undressed me but didn’t continue the last part. When I pushed him for reasons, he said that I looked better dressed than naked.”“Meaning what?” Avery was lost for words and felt embarrassed for Joyce. Interestingly, Joyce didn’t hide the bitterness sweeping through her heart and continued,“Recalling his words. I’m a very wonderful and interesting person to be with but he doesn’t feel sexually attracted to me. His sister told me before that he was still obsessed with his ex and I tried to be the best I could. He could love me from all angles but all I got with matters involving intimacy was an embarrassment.”Seeing Avery’s aghast expression, Joyce forced a smile. She l
For over a month, Joyce called and texted Taylor to apologize for her misjudgment to no avail. Even when she took care of her sick mother, she kept doing the same but the guy never rejected nor accepted her calls and neither did he think it right to respond to her text messages.Suddenly, he texted her just because she saw him with a woman he claimed to have broken up with. Joyce texted back. ‘I forgot to thank you for not getting intimate with me. I wish you all the best.’This was her subtle way of accepting the breakup and somehow, she rather felt relieved. Her sins of misjudgment were paid for so she needn't feel guilty anymore.While the dish was being served in the private room, Martin joined them, seeming happy to see Joyce who was rather uneasy. “Joyce I went to your office but you weren't there. Good to see you here,” Martin said with a smile.Martin went to her office to look for her? She already imagined the worst. She was going to take over the front page of the office goss
Taylor realized that the voice sounded familiar. All along, he hadn't taken a good look at the people around the table. He had also forgotten that this was a private room and not just for anyone. As soon as his girlfriend went to use the washroom, he used the opportunity to come and see Joyce so he didn’t take time to look at those in her company. The shock at seeing the two men was like a flicker of light that blinded him.Instantly, he withdrew his hand, when met with Martin’s dreadful gaze before shifting to Anderson’s warning countenance. ‘How did Joyce get to know the new business gurus in the market?’ Taylor was very amazed since Joyce was just a student.“Mr Crown and Mr Stone, I didn’t mean to…”“I think you should leave,” Martin said sternly, cutting him off. He sensed that it was an ex and if Joyce forgave him, then things would be difficult for Martin. The best thing was to keep Taylor far away from Joyce. Taylor didn’t dare to argue because the company in which he worked a
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A week passed. Ace would drop Rebecca at school and wait till her lectures were over. Then he would take her to the hotel. The detective sent the information he was looking for and it was confirmed that Rose was still alive and everything had been set up. Carlos had eyes on Rebecca’s family’s wealth and was also obsessed with her beauty. Ace ordered Carlos’s sister to be brought from wherever she was, which took two days since she was vacationing in Hawaii. The detective suggested that he’d be around when the questioning was done and also suggested that Rebecca returns to the apartment to help them to arrest Carlos. As expected, two hours after Rebecca returned to the apartment, Carlos and a group of guys were headed that way. As soon as they entered Rebecca’s room without knocking, the detective, and a few policemen, made their way there. “It seems to me that you like the hard way, Rebecca,” Carlos said when he entered her room. Rebecca was busy on her laptop when they barged in. S
“You can’t do this. I said that no sex before marriage,” Rebecca said firmly, while Carlos dragged her to the door of her apartment. She was upset with the stupid request, looking for a way to escape this captivity she brought upon herself. “I agreed to that but what about kissing?” Carlos argued. He needed some intimacy, some kind of assurance from her. That would make him believe that she had indeed broken up with Ace but Rebecca was not ready to give in. “Please don’t do this. I’m not ready.” “Just open the door,” Carlos ordered, annoyed. Rebecca’s hand shook and the keys fell. Carlos knew that she was doing it intentionally. “Do you want me to tell everyone what you did?” He threatened her. She stiffened but quickly regained herself. “No.” She quickly picked up the key and unlocked the door but just before pushing it open, a strong force grabbed her arm and pulled her into his arms. His soothing cologne scent brought her so much comfort. Ace spoke to Carlos’s hearing, saying,
“Autumn, can you take care of the company for a month? There is something I need to take care of,” Ace walked into Autumn’s office and spoke.Autumn’s brows knitted, and she massaged her nape slowly, she responded saying, “I can. But I won’t, and you know why.” “I know that you are getting married soon. I will make sure that I finish everything way before then, I promise,” Ace soothingly said but Autumn shook her head. “That is not my reason and you know that mum and dad are among the board members, accessing our performance. Tell me what you are going to do or I won’t cover up for you,” She said solemnly sipping a cup of coffee. Ace went to hug her from behind, saying sadly, “Rebecca broke up with me.” Autumn froze and picked up her phone. “What? Let me call her.” Ace snatched the phone from her, straightened himself, and said, “No. Don’t. I suspect something and I need time to handle it so please trust me on this,” he pleaded. Autumn thought for a while and said, “If it's for
Another ten years passed. It was Ace and Autumn’s graduation ceremony. Everyone was happy except Rebecca. Ace has been there for her at all times and she began to feel the emptiness. Autumn has been her best friend, aside from being family friends and she wondered how she was going to cope without these two. They were two years ahead of her and she always feared this time of loneliness, which came too soon since they lived in apartments. Rebecca had shared the room with Autumn and Ace visited frequently. “I promise to visit you every weekend,” Ace said solemnly. This was not the first time Rebecca saw him in a suit but today, he looked breathtaking. It was no wonder that all the girls swooned over him but Rebecca had always prodded herself over the fact that Ace only had eyes for her. He made his intentions known but aside from a hug, and a peck here and there, they never got intimate. Ace brought out a ring and slipped it on her finger. “I promise to marry you after you graduate fr
A month earlier Anderson had returned from dropping Avery off at school. As soon as he sat on his seat, his intercom rang. He pressed the answer button, putting it on speaker mode. “Liana.” “Mr. Crown, Mr. Trent Baker is here to see you,” Liana said from the end of the line. Anderson’s browns creased, imagining the reason for this visit. After a pause, he said, “let him in.” Trent walked into the office and Anderson offered him a seat. “How may I help you, Trent?” Anderson asked with indifference, not bothering to offer Trent anything. It was not as if they were friends. “It’s about Bernice.” Anderson stiffened slightly. For a while, he has forced himself to ignore some intermittent sadness in Avery which she would not speak about. He already knew it was because of Bernice and never forced it out of Avery. Now he was wondering what was Trent’s catch in all this as well but somehow, he also did not want anything to change his mind, thereby responding coldly,“I don’t want to talk
Avery was in her second trimester and her energy level was at its peak. She dragged Anderson to shop with her at the Crowns maternity and kids store. A week ago, Anderson had ordered her enough maternity clothes to last her till the twins were born. He would drop her at school, and wait for at least ten minutes until she sent him a text message that she was in class. He would also arrive twenty minutes earlier to pick her up after school. When Anderson thought it to be too much, he would excuse her from work to rest a day or two. Susan supported them greatly, ensuring that Avery ate highly nutritious foods and took her vitamins. Avery was gradually happy but still, anytime she remembered Yvonne, she felt saddened, hoping that amnesty would find her within a few years or a miracle would happen to reduce her sentence since Anderson had forbidden her from talking about it. The doctors confirmed her pregnancy to be healthy with no signs of complications, which was a great comfort, knowi
Two months later Anderson went with Avery to the court to witness the judgment against Yvonne. They were surprised to see Trent there but he was in the company of a petite woman with brunette hair like Avery’s but the facial features were different. The woman looked very innocent like Avery’s early years in college. Seemed like Trent could not forget Avery and had to use someone with similar body features to help in that phase. For the past two months, the court battles were ongoing. Yvonne’s friends whom she had helped before, joined hands to help her with a good lawyer but the lawyer explained in simple terms that she would not win this case, looking at all the evidence brought out against her. The only thing they could do was to find ways of reducing the jail terms thereby appealing to the court that Bernice was not aware of Avery’s pregnancy so the judgment of assaulting a pregnant woman was reduced. Yvonne also pleaded that her intention was not to hurt or shoot Avery with the g
“Yes. I am pressing charges for attempted murder, assault on a pregnant woman, and like you said, illegal possession of arms,” Anderson listed the crimes that should send Yvonne away for at least twenty years. By the time she was out, she would hopefully learn her lessons. “It seems she will spend a long time behind bars. I had her chained to the bed and as soon as she recovers, we shall begin to process her to court. I already spoke to Liam and will be going to meet him from here. What about the man in the video?” The detective asked again. “Yes, I am pressing charges against him too. He almost ruined my wife’s reputation and he has to pay. Let Liam handle the rest. I have to take care of my wife,” Anderson said solemnly. “All right. If we need any further information, we will contact you and even speak directly to your wife. The video is clear evidence but we might just need more,” the detective said. “I don’t have a problem with that,” Anderson agreed, just before Martin and Joy