She would have expected this from Wesley but not Jack.What happened to him? Was he hiding something from her? Her heart couldn’t be at peace because a person doesn’t change overnight. Something was terribly wrong somewhere. she just couldn’t put her fingers to what it was?Soon, she walked down the stairs clad in a white dress with a slit on the front. She looked breathtakingly gorgeous as Jack held her hand and led her out of the house. “As always you are beautiful “he commented as Caroline looked at him and smiled. Her jaws were really starting to hurt from too many fake smiles and she wasn’t sure when it will end. “You are handsome yourself” she finally replied.The drive to the restaurant was quiet. Anyway, they never talked much when they were together unless it was something important and she was glad about that because she didn’t wish to listen to his lies.Finally, they reached the continental hotel. The same place that she was told that he had been with another woman.Yet
“I am so sorry. Today just wasn’t one of my best “she added as someone cleared his voice next to her chair.“Caroline……long time no see. I am glad to see you enjoying a time out with your lovely husband. Well, I am also here with my man. What a coincidence? “Winnie said while smiling at her with sarcasm.As if she hasn’t had enough drama for the day. She rolled her eyes and faced the woman.“Winnie, we are not friends. Your pleasantries are not necessary. Anyway, we were just leaving. You can stay back and enjoy your evening. “Caroline snarled back at her with impatience.“Caroline, I think that I told you to divorce this cheating jackass. what are you still doing with him?” Wesley queried coldly as he stared daggers at Jack.“Mind your own fucking business, Wesley. You are the cheater ex-husband and not me. I am here enjoying my time with my wife and you have no right talking to like that in my presence. Accept that you lost and I won. she is mine and no matter what you do, I know
“I just came to check on you. Are you okay? Is Jack treating you well? It has been long since I saw Angel, is she okay? I would love to ruffle her blond hair, they are kind of cute. “Megan was asking so many questions at the same time. Caroline could already tell that she was nervous.“Is something the matter with you? Please talk to me. Is there a problem with the company?” Caroline’s heart started beating hard.“Caroline, promise me that you won’t tell anyone what I am about to tell you. I loved your father and I like you in the same measure but I just can’t keep quiet on what has been going on in the company ever since you handed it to your husband. I can’t watch what you father build with his own sweat go down the drains.” she started to say looking scared and emotional.Caroline’s face changed “You are going to kill me with anxiety. What happened to the company? What did my husband do? Caroline asked trying to calm her nerves.“Things hasn’t been going on well. Jack changed al
“Wait for me. I will be right there in my own costumes, okay. It looks like we are going hunting for the bitch.” Caroline said impatiently before disconnecting the phone conversation.Awhile later, she arrived disguised in her jeans and a hoodie of her own. Isabel and Monica looked at her and started laughing. She looked funny indeed.“I couldn’t miss on the fun. Instead of staying at home being restless, I decided to join you two. Let us cheer to that “Caroline grinned.“Hey, we have got news for you about the bitch.” Isabel said. with her influence in the media, she had managed to source for the hidden information about the woman that Jack was cheating on Caroline with.“Yeah, I already know about her name. I have just had a long talk with Megan and she told me some very interesting stuffs. I won’t tell you right now but I will later. I was just calling you to get me information about Heather Kaplan. If they think that they are playing me then they will be in for a surprise”“What a
Days went by very first and it was the D Day. Several big shots had been invited to witness the success of Morgan corporation during the year. It was a company that many look up to.Actually, it was a very important event for businesses to network within themselves and Morgan corporation was giving them a platform.Despite all the bad things that she had during the week, Caroline was happy to see how perfect Jack has organized the event. He had surpassed all of her expectations.“So, what do you think, darling? “Jack queried as he looked at her in the eyes with excitement and mystery.“Nothing short of my expectations. I am so proud of your work” Caroline appreciated as she glanced around at the guests. There were some of them whom she knew but there were also new faces.Looking around, things were perfect but deep inside she had mixed feelings. she felt that something huge was about to blow up.Like every happy moment of her life, something bad will always happen to spoil her joy.
“Of course, I won’t forget thanking our clients, suppliers and investors. They have been the once responsible for our success this year” Caroline replied ready with her speech. After all she was the owner of the company.“I will get my camera men. It will be a live broadcast and you will be my main focus. I want you to shine. “Isabel said and sneaked out of the hall.There were only two seats in front and she knew that one was reserved for her but to her surprise, Heather was already settled on it.It didn’t matter though, even if she took the second row, it would still be okay. No one will suspect that something was wrong.From where she was sitting, Caroline could see Heather. she stuck by Jack’s side like a piece of gum. She wasn’t even ashamed that she was also there as his lawfully wedded wife. This made her start to wonder what exactly they were planning. Then Heather was invited on stage. with confidence, she took on the mic.“Dear ladies and gentlemen, I welcome you all t
Struck with shock, Caroline just stood there watching his cold eyes as he took everything away from her life.No…. the man on the podium was not Jack. He was kind and gentle not a back stabbing idiot that she was seeing in front.What did she ever do to him?She wanted to say something but her mouth felt heavy. All that she heard was voices asking her questions that she had no idea how to answer. She felt pressured. Her physical strength gave way and at that moment, she knew that she was falling down on the floor in front of all the company associates.“I have got you. Don’t be afraid. You will be fine” the voice said as he held her on his chest possessively.Those were the last words that she heard and then everything became black. she was weak. she had failed to protect her father’s legacy. The only one thing that she had promised him on his death bed that she will protect with her life was gone now.“Oh...my God, Caroline. What has just happened? “Monica was startled only to rea
“I am sorry to say but we are in a professional relationship. I have never considered him to be anything more because I know that he is a married man. “Heather replied.“I beg to differ but I find that hard to believe given the way you are holding on to his arms. Even a blind man can see that you two are sleeping together. Jack, how does it feel to betray your wife with her lookalike? “Isabel wouldn’t stop until she put those two in their places.“I am sorry but this interview should be about business because this is a celebration ceremony for the company. Making baseless accusations to destroy the company image seem to me like you have been sent by our competitor. “Heather answered with a smile on her face. Isabel turned the mic on Heather’s face and then stated “Dear viewers, I know that you are eager to hear something from the woman herself. Miss Heather, can you confirm that you are the mistress?”“Of course not. I am a highly respectable woman and I know my boundaries. Jack is
Heather, while feeling proud laid down her plan to him without leaving even a single detail. According to her, she wasn’t going to do the actual work by herself. By the time Caroline would have been killed, Wesley will never trace it back to her.Jack scratched his forehead after listening to her and with an emotionless eyes said “Okay, if you think this will work then go ahead and kill her.” “You are doing the right thing. let us get rid of her once and for all. Then we can take over her properties and her new company all over again.“Yeah …...you are right. I never knew that I was so lucky to have you in my life “Jack kissed her cheeks with a smile on his face. Deep inside, he wanted to strangle her. It was her who convinced him to snatch the old Morgan corporation from Caroline. She took advantage of his sorrows and used it against him.It won’t happen twice. It got him nowhere.His down fall started the very day that he met Heather. She was toxic and he will never be a part of a
“Oh…...bestie. If you know what has been going on with me, you wouldn’t believe it. There is this man who I have loved passionately for the longest time that I have lived in this world but the problem was that he never looked my way. ““What? You have been in love? You have done a fucking good job at hiding it from me.” Caroline was startled.“Yeah …. the man is very dear in my heart but he loves another woman and I have to watch each and every day as he shows his love for her. I couldn’t do anything about it, so I decided to be a spectator. He never even knew what my true feelings for him were. I am so pitiful. Please don’t pity me. I will be fine” Monica said as she wiped the tears off her face.For once the hot-headed Monica was breaking down. It must have been hard for her to deal with this alone. The thing was that she felt even guilty for learning about this because she has always depended on her without bothering to ask how she was going on.“I am sorry dear. If it is meant to
Caroline was so impatient that she felt like provoking him just to revenge on all the anxiety that she has had over the past weeks. He just can’t come out from the blue and demand explanation about her personal life. She was not obligated to tell him.“What …you are coming with me.” His face creased as anger boiled inside his body. All that he wanted was to see her and hold her close. why can’t the two of them just behave like normal adults for once in their lives. At once he picked her up on his should and placed her on the passenger seat.Caroline felt her anger increasing.“What are you doing? I don’t want to go with you. Please put me down. I want to go back to my sleep “Caroline resisted but Wesley wouldn’t listen to her.No matter how vulnerable she was towards him, she felt that she wasn’t going to behave today.Wesley placed her down on the chair and then closed the door. He watched her closely and he got to realize that truthfully, he hasn’t been fair to her.After going b
“All that I want now is to take care of myself. I don’t care about anything to do with the company. My mother can have it if she wants. You know what, I used to think that Agnes loved me but I was wrong. How does a mother do that to her child? I really don’t understand her. It is like she has turned in to a different person.” “Should I tell her the truth about his mother or what?” Caroline debated internally. As much as Caroline felt his pain. she still couldn’t trust him with such kind of information. He was vulnerable and couldn’t be depended on.“Jack, I am glad that you have come back to your senses. I don’t trust Agnes at all but I will tell you this. Fight for your company. It rightfully belongs to you and no one else is ever going to take care for your father’s legacy if not you, okay. I don’t need you to return anything to me. I have managed to bring back Morgan corporation where it should be. So, don’t bother.”Jack still couldn’t believe that he was here talking to Carolin
“Promise me that you won’t send me away “Jack asked as he caressed her face. Looking in to his eyes, she saw a powerless man and she didn’t want to argue with him anymore.“Deal…just don’t hug me so tight. You are suffocating me. “Caroline muttered softly.“Okay, I will let go “Jack whispered before proceeding to sit on the chair.Caroline joined him. She had no any other alternative but to hear him out. This man might have turned in to the biggest villain in her life but he helped her a lot when she first arrived in the city. At least she owed him that much.“Can you tell me what the hell is up with you. God…...I can’t even believe that I am here talking to you after everything that you have done to me. “Caroline was still startled. Everything happened so fast.“I came here to apologize. I know my words can never bring back the wrongs that I have done to you but I have accepted defeat from you. Please find it in your heart to forgive me. I just need some peace and that peace is yo
It would definitely be a disaster if Grand ma Grace were to hand over her beloved company to that woman. But how the hell was she going to explain to her that she was about to make a mistake?“Gosh …her head was hurting so much that it felt like something was cracking it open. She decided to leave things the way that they were for the time being.Her mind was brought back to reality when she heard grand ma Grace’s voice.” You don’t need to worry about me. You have too much on your plate and I am even ashamed that I am bothering you with family issues. Just do what you do best to regain your father’s lost company. I have faith in you. Now take care of yourself, okay ““Bye…. grand ma. “she said as he kissed her cheeks. Just like she came, she entered inside her car and left in a jiffy. Caroline felt lonely again. The person who had warmed her heart had left again. Looking at Sophia, Paula and Jessica, she couldn’t help but feel that her mood has dampened.“You just wait, bitch. We w
Caroline swallowed her bitter saliva. Being rejected was the order of her life. She had since become used to it but now it hurts so badly knowing that her very own mother was rejecting her before she even knew that she was her child. But it was okay. She was going to love watching the drama unfold as always.“I am so happy for you, grand ma. I will also love to meet my other cousin. “Caroline said as she brushed grand ma Grace’s hair. “What did you say earlier? I think that I didn’t hear you well. Did you just say that you were Sophia’s daughter? Darling why would you say something like that? “Grand ma. Grace remembered to ask.Caroline smiled. She didn’t need to make the situation more complicated.“Did I just say that? I don’t remember. Maybe I was only joking. Just forget about it and wait for your grandchild, okay. I have never seen you so happy in my life like today and I am not going to be the one to spoil everything. I care about you too much. “Caroline muttered feigning happ
“Little niece, you know that I love you. I just don’t know how to show it because you were always a thorn in my flesh. Let us just get this behind us. I know that you have been yearning for a mother’s love. If you forgive us, I promise that I will be the best mother that you have always wanted, okay. I am not that bad. I raised Paula “Sophia said while fuming inside.She couldn’t believe what the bitch made her say. If she only knew that she was my mother. what a foolish woman? Always wasting her time with nonsense instead of trying to find out where her child was” Caroline thought disgustedly.“Okay, I forgive you. congratulations, I will talk with my lawyer to get you out of jail only because my grandmother wanted it but not because you two knelt Infront of me. “Caroline said and the two stood up. “Grand ma, are we going home now? Oh…..I can’t wait to go to my spa , do my nails and hair .”Paula stated excitedly.“Not so fast. Caroline, hold on that call for a while. Sophia has a v
“I love my girls the same. It is just that you don’t know how to recognize it and see th goodness in a person. “Grand ma. Grace replied .Finally, Paula pulled out of Grand ma Grace’s embrace.At once her eyes landed on Sophia. When she finally thought that Sophia was going to learn her lesson and start to behave like a normal person then she goes and do something abnormal.“Hello Mum” she greeted. Her body was full of tattoos. For a moment, she failed to recognize her. Her ears and nose were pierced all over. Her exposed skin was full of marks. Just one look at Sophia and she wanted to slap away the stupidity in her head. “Who are you?” She asked looking at her up and down.“Mother, what is wrong with you? How dare you ask me such a question? Of .... course it is me. This is just a disguise to make people stop bullying me after Caroline condemn us in this God forsaken place. You are acting as if you have never seen a person with tattoos “she said with a grin on her face.“Grand ma,