Emma'pov "That's how we get Matt," I said, and everyone looked at me, confused and intrigued. "We use his biggest insecurity against him. The reason his company is going down is because of the many risks he has been taking," I explained, and they nodded. "We need something big, something that will make him think that he has won the lottery," I added. "You want us to scam the man?" Kyle asked me, and I nodded. "It would have to be something big, and it shouldn't lead him back to us," Conan said. "But I want him to know that I am after him," I said, and he looked at me. "If he knows that you are coming after him. He will soldier up," Conan advised. "Or he will be scared and will make mistakes. Then we can get him,"Kyle said. "And I would still have you. He would probably have his guard up against me," I said. "Okay, but how do we even begin to scam him?" Kyle asked. "It will need to look legit and not so obvious,"Conan said, and I smiled. "You are smirking. What the hell hap
Conan’s pov The news everywhere was talking about Anne and what she did. The coverage this is getting reminded me of the coverage that Emma got. I tried to repress as much as I could, but new articles kept popping up. And now here I am, looking at the news and even using my power and influence to make sure that this spreads like wild fire. Everyone was talking about a girl who tried to trap a man with lies. "Didn't she work for you?" Mom asked me as she walked into my office. "Yes, she did, a long time ago," I said, and she sat down. I looked at her and was looking at me as if trying to read me. "You look happy these days. Can I know the reason behind it?" She asked me. "Is it a terrible thing that your son is happy?" I asked her, and she scoffed at this. "It bugs me that Emma came back a few weeks ago, and now suddenly my son is happy again," she said, and I sighed at this. "What are you even saying?" I asked her, and she scoffed at this. "I know that you didn't meet the
Emma's pov "I was still hoping that you and Conan would fix things one day," Maddie said as we were having tea. "Really? You don't think it's late?" I asked her, and she thought about it. "I don't know, maybe it is late and your feelings have changed. But you two were good together. He was good for you," Maddie said, and I nodded. I looked at her and wondered if I should tell her the truth. "I am just glad you seem at peace, and you have moved on," she said, and I sighed. She also seems to believe that i am dating Kyle as well. "Are you and Kyle Dawn serious?" She asked me, and I thought about it. "No, not really," I said, and she nodded as she took a sip of her tea. "Enough about me, what about you? Any long term patners? Someone you have been interested in?" I asked her, and she smiled. "I recently met my teenage crush. He was in the same orphanage as us," she said, and I smiled at this. "Will I remember him?" I asked her, and she nodded. "It's Jimmy," she informed, and
Conan’s pov I walked into my childhood home, and I sighed as I walked in. I need to buy myself more time until this issue is solved. I don't know what my mom will do, but I will need to distract her. I need her to lay off Emma for the next few days before she does something that could ruin things for us. "Why did you call a family meeting?" Mom asked with a frown. "Is it to tell everyone that you have no intentions of divorcing your adulterous wife?" She asked me, and I sighed. Bella and Dad looked at me, both surprised and confused by this. "I do have the intentions of leaving Emma. Do you think I will stay with her after what she did?" I asked them. "Then why haven't you contacted the divorce lawyers?" My mother asked. "Because she still owns 10% shares of the company. The shares that I gave her because I was foolishly in love," I responded and sighed, looking down. "I want those shares back," I explained. "Then buy them back," Dad simply said, and I shook my head. "The
Emma's pov I looked at the CCTV footage and smiled. "He took the bait. What now?" Sam asked me, and I sighed as I thought about it. "He is interested in buying and investing in the art industry. What now?" He asked. So, Sam knew someone who knew someone who worked in the underground world. We are talking about illegal auctions of stolen items and all those other things. So, after finding out where Matt was going to be. I sent that person, and he sat a table away from Matt and spoke about making millions. He even mentioned that they need more buyers for this lucrative deal. Matt overhead and asked him a few questions about the art. And because of that, he was invited to the underground Masquerade Auction. The same auction we gave exclusive invitation to attend. The aim is to make Matt believe that he will make a lot of money with this. Sell his shares, which I already have buyer ready to buy for Conan. Then, the person who Matt approached for this business deal will disap
Conan’s pov "Looking hot, Conan," Kyle said as he walked in, and I frowned. "I had no idea you were this handsome," he added with a wink. "Stop being weird," I said, and he just chuckled, and he opened the fridge. "I am trying to calm you. You look like a nervous wreck," he said, and I frowned. I looked at Kyle and was wearing clothes that were hiding his tattoo and long hair. His hair was styled in such a way that it seemed short, so he didn't stand out. He actually looked dignified while I, on the hand, looked like him. Emma wouldn't let me button up my shirt, and this weird looking necklace on my neck was pissing me off. "You think I am hot too. Admit it," Kyle said, playing with his hands like some love struck teenagers. "Tattoos look good on you. You should get real ones after this," he said, and i shook my head. "No, thank you," I said. Weren't the masks enough? Did we really have to go as far as dying my hair this terrible color? What old grown-up man dyes his hai
Emma's pov I looked around the room and I found him. Matt had come just as I thought. The prospect of making a lot of money all at once was too good for him to pass. I want to push him so far into a corner that he goes to the people who he planned this with. I got off the stage and then walked towards Conan, and Kyle was on the other side of the room. "I didn't know you could sing so well," Conan said, and I smiled. "Just a little," I answered and pointed him to the direction of Matt. "So he came, I guess he really is desperate," Conan said, and I nodded. The auction started, and I watched as people were bidding. "$5 million," Conan said as he raised his number. "$6 Million,"Kyle said on the other hand. It was sold to Kyle, and every now and then, they would join the bid. This is what we want Matt to see and hear. He loves the language of money, and these two are speaking it. The auction ended, and we went to one of the rooms that was organized for us. The room was clos
Matt's pov I looked at my finances, and there is no way I could get another loan. Hell, I sold all my properties to try and patch up a few things. The only thing right now that I have that is of value is the Hansen Shares. I can't sell those. They have been helping all this time in patching up things and keeping up with my lifestyle. But I saw it, they took me to a room where all the investors were collecting their profit for the day. Damn it, I sold my apartment so I could pay that Watson brat because he came to threaten me. Should I go do her? No, she already gave me a lot of money back then and made sure to tell me I won't be getting more. The only thing I have that is of value is those shares, but I can't sell them. I can't find it in myself to think of selling those shares. I looked outside and saw a luxurious spotscar that I desperately wanted. I frowned as I watched that girl Emma coming out of the car with Kyle opening the door for her. That bitch, I did everythin
Emma’s pov“You are really so beautiful Lily,” Maddie said and I smiled at this.“Thank you,” Lily said and continued eating her food.We were having a small breakfast date since it’s been long since we saw each other.She was telling me about how her life was going.I loved how she seemed happy and content in her new relationship.Whoever this new guy is, it’s clear that he is treating her well.“As I live and breath, is that you Emma Cooper?” a voice asked and I froze.After some time I turned around to look at the owner of the voice.He stood there with a smirk on his face.How I wish I could wipe that smirk off his face right now.“It’s been 14 years and you haven’t changed even a little,” he said and I frowned.“And this little girl must be your daughter, she is as beautiful as her mother,” he said and I got up and blocked Lily from him.“You have the nerve, I thought I made it clear that I wanted nothing to do with you,” I said and he scoffed.“That was a long time ago. We are f
Conan’s povShe didn’t talk for some time and seemed to be deep in thought.She didn’t even answer my question when I asked if she was ready to talk about it.But I took it as a yes, whatever it is seemed to be weighing heavily on her.I have never seen her like this, I mean if you don’t mention that time of the cheating misunderstanding.“Remember when I told you about the two people I hate?” she asked me and I nodded.It was a long time ago but I always wondered who those people were.Emma had always been a very forgiving person ever since I met her.She wouldn’t just hate someone for no reason.I always wondered what it is that they must have done to make her hate them.Someone who is kind like her felt so wronged that she couldn’t forgive them.“It’s her and her son,” she explained and I frowned.“She is my aunt, Dr Emily Cooper is my father’s younger sister,” she added.Wait, so she does know this Emily Cooper?But ever since I met her, she had told me that she didn’t have any fa
Emma’s povNo, not them again. I thought that I left that part of my life in the past.When Olivia mentioned them, I tried my best to ignore it.But now I can’t ignore it, they are the anonymous donors.They have a connection with the person that did this to me.Wait, Anne did mention that Matt would talk to a woman.Is it possible that Emily is the woman he was talking to?What did I do?What did I do that they would come back just to ruin my life?I left their family and their lives.“Cooper,” Conan said and his eyes landed on me.“You look pale, is everything okay?” he asked me.“I will get you some water,” Jamal said as he ran to the kitchen.“You know this Emily Cooper don’t you?” Conan asked me and I nodded.Jamal handed me the bottle of water and I had a sip.“She is my Aunt, she and my father were siblings,” I answered and he looked at me confused.“Wait, you have an Aunt who is a famous Doctor and also a rich person. Why did you grow up at an orphanage?” he asked me and I too
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