Conan’s povFlashback“Where to Sir?” my driver Benjamin asked the moment I got into the car.“Drive to the school, I am picking Emma up,” I answered, and he nodded.He drove to the school, and I got there and found her packing up.She always has this serious look on her face every time she is alone. It is like she is thinking about something deeply.I watched as her blond hair moved along with her.She started looking around and I smiled as I handed her a scrunchie.She took it without seeing who it was and tied her hair up and sighed.She turned around to look at me and I watched as her entire demeanour changed.She went from being serious to having a huge smile on her face.Her green eyes sparkled as she looked at me.I looked at her, I could tell that she didn’t know what to do.We have been taking our relationship slowly that I haven’t even kissed her yet.I don’t know how to explain it, but I feel like she is the one for me.I am patient with her and am willing to take everythin
Emma’s povI could feel Conan’s furious gaze on me.“Project Manager, she is an art teacher. What does she know about business?” Matte asked looking at me.Well, I am glad that me being here riled him up a bit.But I am not happy that I am doing this to Conan.He grew up feeling like Kyle always took everything away from him and now I did the same.I am sure to him; it looks like I used his worst fear to try and spite him.I sighed and then looked at Matt before rolling my eyes.“It isn’t your place to question my credentials Mr Knowles. That is my employer’s job and also our client,” I said and then smirked.“Your question me is the same as question Mr Shaw. I personally met with him myself and talked about the project. Are you questioning the intelligence of our client?” I asked Matt.I watched how his eyes widened as he looked at Mr Shaw trying to explain himself.“No, I didn’t mean it like that at all. I was just asking and since Mr Shaw approved you then I have no objections,” he
Emma’s pov“Have a good night Mrs Hansen,” Jamal said and I just nodded and waved goodbye.I stopped at the large doors of the mansion and then smiled.It’s a little sad and funny how things change at times.This place, this place that was once my home feels foreign to me now.It is as if I had never lived here before all of this.Although nothing has changed it all feels different.I walked in and the entire place was completely dark.I took a few steps and suddenly one light went on.I looked over and it was Conan just sitting there with a glass in hand.“You are back, and that too after midnight,” he said and then chuckled.I walked over to the switch and turned on the lights of the entire place.“You are drunk, I will help you to your room,” I said and walked to his side so I could help balance him.The moment I touched him he pushed me away and then frowned.“Don’t touch me, don’t touch me with your filthy hands. Weren’t you using those hands to touch Kyle? Isn’t that the reason
Emma’s pov“It’s late, do you want to have a late night dinner?” Kyle asked me.I looked at the time and it was already late just like he said.I am starving so I wouldn’t mind having dinner.“Don’t overthink it, it’s just dinner between colleagues,” he said, and I rolled my eyes.“Of course, I know that, but tell that to the tabloids that keep writing about our newfound relationship and calling me a gold digger,” I said, and he looked at me.“You never really strike me as someone who would care what others think,” he said, and I just shrugged.“I guess you don’t know me as much as you think you do,” I said, and he nodded.“Shall we go with my car?” he asked me, and I shook my head. “I want to drive home after that, so we can each use our cars. I will follow behind you,” I said, and he smiled.He didn’t say anything and then we both went to our respective cars and drove to the restaurant.We sat down and ordered some food and as I took the first bite I froze.“What is wrong?” Kyle ask
Emma’s povAs I was walking downstairs I found Conan at home.He has been ignoring me a lot lately and I am actually grateful for that.“Morning,” I said as I also poured myself a cup of coffee and he didn’t answer.Instead, he just frowned and then turned around to leave.He suddenly stopped and turned to look at me.“I will have my lawyers send you the divorce papers, if you want the house then you can have it. All I want is to be freed from this relationship,” he said, and I smiled.“I didn’t know that this relationship was such a burden. And I freed you years ago didn’t I?” I asked him and then sighed.“If you think signing a piece of paper will set you free then I won’t argue with you,” I said and then had a sip of my coffee.I looked up and found him still looking at me as if trying to read me.His blue eyes darkened, and he ran his hand through his hair.“You really don’t care do you?” he asked me, and I sighed at this.“You want the divorce right? All I am doing is giving you
Emma’s povI watched as he froze completely, and his face went pale.“I am not saying that you did it. I know you; you wouldn’t betray me after all I did for you,” I said, and he nodded.“I would never do such a thing to you. You trusted me and gave me the best opportunity of my life. If it wasn’t for you then I would still be washing dishes,” he said, and I nodded.“I know that I was hoping maybe you would tell me if you saw anyone suspicious?” I asked him.He shook his head so much that I thought his head will come off.“No, not that I can think of,” he answered, and I nodded.“Excuse me, I know you said that you were hungry, but I just remembered that I had something important to do. Can I cook for you another day?” he asked me.I looked at the Pasta that was in the boiling water and then back at him.“You have your huge opening night tomorrow. Of course, I wouldn’t mind at all, see you tomorrow night,” I said and then smiled.“I am really proud of you Taylor. You got here all on y
Emma’s povI got home and called my baby since I really wanted to talk to her.It was already late, but I knew that since it was Friday night they were having a movie night.“Mommy,” she said as I sat on the bed and smiled at this.“Hello baby,” I said and smiled as I saw the huge smile on my baby’s face.“I missed you, we had a movie night and you missed out,” she said, and I chuckled.“What were you watching?” I asked her and she smiled.“The minions movie, will you watch it with me Mommy?” she asked me, and I nodded.“I can never say no to that,” I said, and she started telling me about her day.“When are you coming back home?” she asked me, and I just sighed.“Well, Mommy has a few things to figure out and then I will come back home. And this time I won’t leave you ever again,” I said, and she smiled.“Will you go to the beach with me?” she asked me, and I frowned.“But you don’t like the beach, you said that it is dirty,” I said, and she looked down.“Well, Mommy since you like i
Conan’s povI couldn’t get Emma out of my mind.That call when she was talking to her child, I saw a side of her I had never seen before.I have never seen her so vulnerable and so sad and in pain.She always had this look on her that you could never tell what she was feeling.But now, her emotions were as clear as day and I wanted to be there for her.I wanted to hold her, not only that but I wanted to see her daughter.Emma has a daughter, that child could have been ours.I could have joined in on that phone call with them and exchanged the many I loves you they told each other.That phone call, it made me wish for a life I knew I could never have.A life I had one dreamt of having with Emma.“Hi, I am here so we can get started on the project,” Jenna said walking into my office.“We are working on a project together, but we are not best friend. You stay in your lane,” I told her, and she frowned.“But when will you stop being rude to me?” she threw a tantrum, and I just rolled my e
Emma’s pov“We just saw each other yesterday, did you miss me that much?” I asked Lisa and she nodded.“I did miss you, and also something has been bothering me all night. So I decided to look into it,” she said and then handed me some files.“It’s obvious that Lily is Conan’s daughter. But then why would all those reports say that he can’t father a child?” she asked me and I sighed.“I have no idea, I have been trying to find out the truth but with no luck. You know how private hospitals can be,” I said and she nodded.“Lucky for you, my father has a lot of connections,” she said and then gestured that I open the file.“Every time when Conan would go to a fertility clinic to get tested. Somehow the news would leak and it would be everywhere,” she pointed out.I remember that throughout the years I would find an article talking about it.I always just thought that maybe they were lying for clout since they do that a lot.They would lie just so they could sell and make money.“So thank
Lisa’s pov“Thank you,” I said to Emma who just shrugged.I looked around the room, I have never had girlfriends before.The door opened and we all turned around to find Conan Hansen standing there.His eyes landed on Emma and I could tell the man was mesmerized.I looked at Emma and she was blushing under his gaze.So my suspicion was correct, this little girl behaves like Conan.She doesn’t shake people’s hands and is very picky about what to eat.She talks almost just like him although she looks just like her mother.“You look breathtaking,” he finally spoke up as he walked towards her.Next Kyle walked in and he looked at us and then frowned.“Women in white, should I be scared?” he asked and his eyes landed on me.“Aren’t you supposed to be getting married today? You are marrying some idiot, aren’t you?” he asked me and I shook my head.“I am sorry to disappoint you. But I am not marrying anyone tonight,” I said and he nodded.“Come on Daddy, mommy is wearing a beautiful dress. D
Lisa’s pov“Don’t try anything stupid tomorrow,” Dean warned and I looked at him and sighed.“You are getting what you want. Are the threats necessary?” I asked him and he smirked.“Of course they are, I don’t want you to start getting the wrong ideas,” he answered and I looked at him.He seemed angry for some reason but what?He is getting what he wants but seems to be nervous about it.“That bitch Emma, I don’t like your little friendship with her,” he said and I scoffed.“Emma and I are working together and that is all. Whatever little insecurity you are having about her. Don’t come and take it out on me,” I said and he looked at me.“Don’t forget, I have that video of your father,” he said and I shrugged.“So what? I am marrying you aren’t I? if you release it then you won’t get a penny from me,” I informed him.“What are you saying?” he asked me and I nodded.“I had a prenup drawn, if that video is ever leaked then you won’t get a cent from me,” I informed him.He looked at me an
Emma’s pov“So he shouldn’t suspect a thing?” Lisa asked me and I nodded.“Well, it’s a good plan. Anything to save my daughter from that vile man,” Mr Shaw said and I nodded.He then looked at me and I looked at him confused.“You have a strong sense of justice. Such a person can never do an injustice to another person,” he said and I looked at him confused.“He is trying to say that there is more than what meets the eye. I mean regarding the whole you and Matt drama,” Lisa explained.“I wouldn’t say there is more, but yes, everything isnt what it appears to be,” I answered and she nodded.“I knew it, you are just too hard working to be what those newspapers call you,” Mr Shaw said.“Not to forget intelligent as well,” Lisa added and I smiled at their compliments.“Thank you, I need to get going,” I said and got up and said my goodbyes to them.As I was walking into my office I found Dean sitting outside waiting for me.“He said that he is an old family friend,” my assistant explaine
Emma’s pov“He did what?” Mr Shaw asked me as he got up from the chair.“Exactly that sir, that son of a bitch has been blackmailing your daughter,” I said and I could see he was fuming.“Please come down,” I said trying to calm him down but he frowned.“No, I am going to kill that son of a bitch,” he said and I shook my head.“I have a better idea,” I said and he looked at me and then sighed.“Why are you helping us?” he asked me and I just shrugged.“I have a bone to pick with them as well,” I answered and he looked at me and then nodded.“What’s this great idea of yours?” he asked me.“I will answer, but first I need you to answer me. Why haven’t you come out yet?” I asked him and he sighed.“I just thought that it would ruin my relationship with my daughter. That she would look at me differently,” he answered.I smiled when I realized that his answer matched that of his daughter. Back when I asked Lisa why she didn’t ask her father or tell him she had a really similar answer.She
Emma’s povShe looked at me and then nodded.She tried on a few dresses while I gave her some feedback back way I could.When she came out again I found myself looking at her with a smile.Have you seen something and it feels like it was made for that person.This dress was made for Lisa and it fit her perfectly like a glove.“You look beautiful,” I said and she smiled but then started sobbing out of the blue.She ran back to the dressing room and I went after her to check what is going on.“Are you okay?” I asked her and she nodded but still continued crying.“What does Dean have on you?” I asked her and she looked at me confused.“His mother worked at your house, she had access and maybe found something that could ruin you. And the son, somehow blackmailed you into marrying him,” I explained to her.I know Dean, he probably realized that just getting money from her once wouldn’t be enough for him.So he just decided to marry his cash cow, that way he can milk it for the rest of his
Emma’s pov“Emma Hansen, is that you?” Dean asked me and I nodded.“Yes it is me,” I said and watched how he smirked and then nodded.“You two are working together right?” he asked Lisa who nodded.“So how is it going?” he asked me and I just shrugged.“It’s going really well, your future wife is really one smart woman,” I said and he nodded at this.“She is, isn't she?” he asked looking at her.“Oh, I wanted to tell you something before I forget. I called a few magazines and newspapers to cover our wedding,” he said and I saw how Lisa frowned.“You did what? But you and I agreed that we would have something small and intimate,” Lisa said and he nodded.“Yes, it will still be small and intimate. Just that we will share it with the whole world. I want the whole world to see that I am marrying this amazing woman,” Dean said with a smile.Lisa nodded and her phone rang and she picked it up.“It’s the boutique. I need to go and try on a few wedding dresses,” she said and got up.“How abou
Emma’s pov“That is just amazing, I am happy with this,” Mr Shaw said and I smiled at this.“Thank you,” I said and all eyes in the room were on me.Matt, he has been having a hard time hiding his hatred towards me.“Excuse me for a second,” I said getting up to take a phone call from Daisy.It could be an emergency, she is with the kids and also is trying to start her business here in the city.She found a place but it is still undergoing renovations, she was tired of living in a small town.It has it’s benefits but at the same time it limits growth as well.It is very important that one moves away from their home town.Plus, her husband was born here in the city.She wants the kids to be closer to their father’s family since her family isn't even supportive.“What’s wrong?” I asked her the moment I answered the phone.“Nothing much, just that you should buy me a nice luxury bag because your daughter is such a problem,” she said and I chuckled at this.“What did she do now?” I asked
Emma’s pov“What did you say to Sarah?” Conan asked me and I looked at him confused.He handed me his tablet and I had a look at what he was reading.It was an article written by Sarah, she was apologizing for everything she wrote about me.Spoke about our past at the orphanage and all the things she knows about me.She was praising me and it was actually the best article she ever wrote.It had so much rawness and emotion, not just because she wrote about how great I am.“I don’t know what happened,” I said and then sighed as I looked at Conan.“I do hate that her so called family got away with it. Adopting a child just so they could treat her life trash,” I said and Conan smiled.“Well, good thing I managed to get even with them. Or I tried,” he said and I looked at him confused.“What did you do?” I asked him and he just shrugged.“I found out that they have a connection with one of our business. They are some small time supplier, I fired them and got new suppliers. And they are als