Emma’s pov“You have been staring at the calendar all day, what is wrong?” Kyle asked me and I shook my head.“Nothing,” I answered, and he looked at me as if he could tell that I was lying.“Okay then, what did Anne say?” he asked, and I just shrugged.“Nothing that I already didn’t know,” I said, and he looked at me with a frown.“You still don’t trust me?” he asked me, and I shrugged.“That she knows that I didn’t sleep with Matt, that nothing happened that night,” I said, and he looked at me.“But that video, it showed him dragging you upstairs,” Kyle said, and I nodded.“I know what it looks like, but even in a drugged state I fought him. Do you think I would have mistaken him for Conan?” I asked him and he looked at me.“And I know myself, I know my own body,” I said, and he sighed.“Are you sure?” he asked me, and I nodded.“I am sure, I am a 100% sure that nothing happened between me and Matt that night,” I said, and he nodded.“Then I believe you, if that is the case does thi
Emma’s pov“I should have gone with you,” Conan said and I smiled at this.“There is no need, I got what I wanted and I am safe,” I said and he frowned at this.“You did well, but I do have to warn you,” he said and I looked at him confused.“This will piss off my mother even more, I told them that I am trying to get back those shares from you,” he explained and I just shrugged at this.“Your mother never liked me, and I am done trying to get to like me. So it’s okay,” I said and he smiled at this.“Kyle told me about the meeting you had with Anne, why didn’t you tell me about it?” Conan asked me.I just shrugged like it wasn’t a big deal but it was a big deal.She gave me information that I think in the long run will play a major role in getting to the truth.I don’t want to tell Conan now because I don’t want to complicate things further.For now, we are going to take things one step at a time.It is not the right time to reveal this.“She was asking for money, apparently Matt threw
Emma's pov "Are you sure that you can do it alone?" Conan asked me. "Yes, plus you shouldn't blow your cover," I answered, and he looked at me. "Are you sure that you are okay? Are we okay?" He asked me, and I smiled and nodded. I kissed his cheeks and got into my car and drove to the restaurant to have some breakfast with Kyle. "What is wrong?" Kyle asked me, and I looked at him confused. "You seem different today. Something isn't right with you. You don't look okay," he explained, and I frowned. "I am fine," I said, and he nodded but didn't seem to believe me. I was about to take a sip of my juice when I suddenly heard a commotion. "Yes, I will marry you," I heard a girl scream. I turned around and found a man on his knees with a ring. The joy in the woman's eyes was evident as she was looking at him. The love in her eyes as she was looking at him. Why is my stomach in knots? I got up and looked at Kyle, who seemed really confused by my behavior. "Let's get the hell o
Emma’s povI looked at myself in the mirror and I sighed.This heavy feeling on my chest has been here the whole day.I looked at the time and realized that I still had about three hours before I will be meeting up with Matt.I got into my car and drove straight to the orphanage.I sighed when I looked at the place I grew up in.This place was once my home, it’s the only place I can think of going when I feel like this.My shoulders feel heavy, it feels like I am carrying the weight of the world.“Look at you,” Mother Grace said the moment I stepped out of the car.She engulfed me in a hug and I smiled as we walked inside hand in hand.“How are you doing? And where is Lily? The last time I saw her she was crawling,” she said and I smiled.Of course she knows Lily, Mother Grace is like a mother to me.“She is fine, I am currently staying in the city,” I said and then looked down.“Who are staying with in the city?” she asked me and I just chuckled a little.“It’s him isnt it? How could
Emma’s povFlashback“Come on, you will see that everyone will love you,” Conan said and I sighed and nodded.“You look breathtaking fiance,” he whispered into my ear.I smiled and looked at myself in the mirror.I looked elegant, I didn’t realize that I could look like this.I could look like those rich people we only see in TVs and magazines.“Thank you, and you look really handsome fiance,” I said as I fixed his bow tie.He kissed my forehead and then held out his hand and we walked downstairs.I was at his family home, his family decided to throw a party to celebrate our engagement.They wanted to be able to control the narrative since Conan is planning on marrying some orphan with no status in their community.And I agreed to this because I didn’t want it to affect Conan’s business.All eyes were on us as we were walking downstairs.“You will be just okay, they will see what I see in you. And they don’t then who gives a shit what those people think?” he asked me and I chuckled at
Conan’s povI looked at the time and Emma still wasn’t back home.What is wrong with her?The last couple of days she has been acting all weird and distant.I took out my phone and called Jamal who answered right away.“I was about to call you sir, there is a huge problem here,” he said and I frowned at this.He gave me the address and I knew where they were so I drove there right away.When I got to the old man’s food truck, I found Emma sitting there drinking.“There he is, ladies and gentleman that’s my handsome husband,” she said pointing at me.I looked at her confused, Emma doesn’t drink at all.She says that she hates the way alcohol makes her feel.That she hates feeling dizzy and that it makes her feel unsafe.Then why is she drinking now?“I am so sorry for this old man,” I said to the old man who owns the food truck.“You should give me your number, this isnt the first time that she has come here,” he said and I frowned.“When did she come here?” I asked him and he looked a
Conan’s pov“Are you okay? You just did something really big and you don’t seem really happy about it,” I said to Emma.She looked at me and just shrugged but something is seriously wrong with her.“What is happening Emma?” I asked her and she just sighed.“Nothing is going on, why are you reading so much into this?” she asked me and I frowned.“Because you are not like this, you have been distant,” I said and she sighed.“Nothing is wrong,” she snapped and I looked at her.Emma has always been good at hiding her emotions.She believes that when someone is angry the best way is to talk things through.She hardly snaps or gets angry so easily.“Listen, I guess I miss my daughter. And the last few days have been hard for me,” she said gently and then looked at me.“And you always asking if I am okay isnt helping,” she added and then walked off.She got Matt’s shares and managed to completely humiliate him.She managed to do something that wouldn’t have been easy to do.Matt is now stru
Conan’s pov“What is he saying?” Dad who was quiet the whole time asked me.“I also don’t know what he is saying and why,” I responded but he seemed a little confused.“Are you saying that he would just go on TV and make such accusations?” Dad asked me and I sighed.“How would I know?Matt has proven to me years ago that he isn't my friend,” I retorted and everyone looked at me confused.“Enough, I am tired of this girl dragging you into her mess of a life. The shares don’t matter anymore,” Mom said and then took out documents from her bag.“These are the divorce papers, get them to sign this and end this marriage,” she said and I looked at the documents.At this rate, if I don’t take them then she will suspect something is happening.But that’s not the only problem, I could tell them the truth but Emma seems distant lately.The last thing I want is to do something that will piss her off even more.I should be able to keep calm and not mess things up for her.I looked at and my entire
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