Kylie's POV
“What are you talking about?!” Mia's voice came from behind. I gently glanced at her wondering the same thing she said. “You have got the wrong person,” I finally responded. “Are you Mrs Amelia Natalie?” “Yes, maybe not anymore.”I stared at the officer whose face seemed not friendly. Mia dragged me behind, standing between myself and the police officers. “ You have no right to barge into our home like this. We could sue you for defamation of character,” Mia spoke. She was more like my superwoman. “ Madam, we are not here for you. We are only carrying out our duties and we won't take any form of destruction” “No way!” She spread her hands widely, not giving way to any of the officers. I hid behind her; fear crept up my veins, wondering exactly what was happening. “Get out of the way!” The other officers, who hadn't said a word since their arrival, pushed Mia, making her fall to the door. “ What are you doing? You- He folded my hand behind. “Let go of me!” I continued to struggle with my hand. His grip was too tight; I just had to surrender. “Mrs Amelia Natalie, You are under arrest for theft and piracy!” He stated and then handcuffed my hand from behind. “ Thief?!” My eyes opened and widened. “ You have every right to be quiet; anything you say or do will be used against you in the courtroom,” The other officers added. “What thief? I am not a thief!” I said, ignoring him and defending myself against such awful allegations. “I won't let you take her away!” Mia held onto the officer's legs. He gently looked at her and said, “ You know you can be arrested for this?”. Forcefully removed his leg. Words got stuck in my mouth as I was forcefully dragged outside the house where their van was parked. Nothing, Absolutely Nothing was making sense anymore. I couldn't comprehend my head around how I suddenly moved from a woman whose husband served divorce papers on their wedding anniversary to a thief. “You will have to take me along!” Mia yelled at the top of her lungs, her veins popping out. “ I am fine; I am sure it was a mixup on their path. Pack up all my things; I will be back soon,” I assured her and then smiled a bit. She gently nodded her head and smiled upside down. I rested my head on the van throughout the drive. I didn't pay attention to any of the officers talking. I just wanted to get to the end of whatever that was happening. “We have got the thief!” The van door was opened by an officer. He tugged me outside, making me fall to the ground. “Ouch- my lips pursed with my head handling low, tears filled the corner of my eyes. With every force in me, I got up on my feet. “Pia” the sound of my sleek dress tore. I glanced at it and then walked inside. “Police are our friends, but you have me arrested here for close to an hour without a single proof to your claim.” I raised my head. I kept track of time since the moment I arrived. I watched as people trope in and out of custody without proper knowledge of why I was arrested. I was ignored like some abandoned luggage, and It was beginning to get on my very last nerve. “ Yes, the police are your friends, not a common thief like you,” a female officer finally responded. She dragged the chair and sat across the table. “ You own this, right?” she slammed a couple of pieces of paper on the table. “How did this- I moved my hand around them, it was my artwork and a receipt that carries my name on it. “Now check this” another artwork on the table. The same thing. Drawing was something I developed right from when I was a kid. As much as I could remember, it was something I loved doing. Growing up, it became something I did in my darkest moments. It Elevates my mood, making me express myself better. “You chose to cheaply sell out someone else's hard work instead of getting a job?! You are a total disgrace” “No, I didn't do this.” My lips trembled. “Someone is trying to frame me” “What a lame thing to say” she laughed. I clutched onto the artwork, my hand shaking. It was something I drew from the original craft. It was supposed to be in my room; how it got there, I do not know. Not just that, but with a receipt that indicates I sold it out! Thank you for your hard work,” a familiar voice pierced into my thoughts, bringing me into reality. I glanced in the direction; it was Austin, my soon-to-be ex-husband. Beside him was a Lady whose beauty seemed out of this world, the same one I saw on the television screen. No doubt, I knew it was Emily. “Pa!” Her hand landed so hard on my face. “How dare you! How dare you sell pirated art to me?!” She sneered. I placed my hand on my cheek “Do I know- word got stuck in my mouth. I chuckled and finally realized the whole thing that was happening. My husband planned with his Mistress to sell my artwork, knowing fully well it was not the original piece, just to have me behind bars. “How low can you be?” my eyes Squinting. At this point, I just knew it, he never loved me. I have been a fool throughout all these years. “ To the point where I don't have to see you anymore!” He whispered in my ear. My eyes popped out. I gently turned it, our eyes became four and he smiled. “F**k you!” Mia punched him in the face, causing the officers to rush after her. He gently raised his head, blood at the tips of his lips. I glimpsed at Mia; her hands were handcuffed to the table. She raised her shoulder and smiled widely; I could see the satisfaction in the corner of her eyes. “Babe! Are you okay?” Emily asked, caressing Austin's face. Acting all loving dovey. “It's fine; I can handle them,” Austin responded. She glanced at Mia with so much anger on her face that Mia gently toughed out at her. “I don't want this out on the news.” Austin walked towards the officer and continued, “You can let her go.” he glanced at Mia. “Lock her up till further notice,” He added, pointing at me. “No- you can do this to me,” I stammered. “Why not? You will rot in jail forever! Nobody will come looking for you!” “officer, take her away” “No, you have to take me with her.” Mia slammed her hand on the table. An officer's hand came across and landed so hard on her face. I ground my teeth so hard that my face became red. “I will f**ck*ng make you pay!” I yelled, “You messed with the wrong person!” “You can do shit, who do you think you are? A nobody I picked up from the gutter, that's who you are Kylie” “Take her out of my sight” A police officer held my arm and said, “Move it!” The door was forcefully opened, and a woman in her mid-60s walked in. The atmosphere became quiet, two men in uniform of higher rank behind her. “Get your filthy hands off her” Her fiery voice sent a chill of fear into everybody. The same voice I have lunged for the past four years of my life.Kylie's POV It was a long, silent drive to the house. Madam Wilson didn't say a word to me since we left the police custody. I couldn't look her in the face, the shame that I failed after she severally warned me against my decisions was eating me up so badly.Madam Wilson was my grandma. Four years ago, I met Austin, and we fell deeply in love. Madam Wilson was pissed when she heard about my relationship with Austin. She didn't support me getting married to someone with nothing to his name; she believed they were only humble because they didn't possess the power needed. I was so much in love that I left everything behind just to be with him but guess who was going back home? Me, the prodigal daughter.“How did you know?” I murmured out. Looking at my feet like a treasure was kept there.“Is that supposed to be a question?” The atmosphere went quiet again. Compared to Madam Wilson's status, that was not the right question. Madam Wilson is a respectable and well-known business tycoon
Kylie’s POV I walked into the office. I glanced around, from the white-painted ceiling to the luxurious sofa to the carefully decorated walls.I sighed. “CEO: Kylie Wilsons” I used my hand to trace around it and then smiled.“Good day, Miss Kylie.“How are you, Lady O?” I gently turned around. Lady O is the family's spokesperson. She oversees every deal concerning the Wilson family, she also works closely with Madam Wilson.“ For your first project,” she placed a load of files on the table and continued. “It is an international deal, and we, Bhutan, and some other companies are bidding on the project. We have been on it for months now; Madam Wilson believes in your judgment, so she wants you to take on it as soon as you resume office,” she explained.“Wow! But it's my first time with things like this. Don't you think I need time to learn how this thing works?” I said.“It isn't your first time Kylie” she smiledShe was right, you know. Even though I never worked in the company, I
Kylie POV My eyes fluttered open. I gently glanced around, and my eyes met with Mia's concerned face. “Kylie! Thank goodness! I was so scared!” She held my hand. “What happened? How long have I been here?”I murmured out, raising my head when Mia supported me up the bed, with a pillow at my back. “You fainted, Kylie, we had to rush you here,” Mia explained. I placed my hand on my forehead, and everything that happened flashed through my head again. “Where is Jackson?” I raised my eyes. “He left not quite long. Work call,” she responded and continued, “How do you feel now?” The door flipped open and the doctor walked in. “Good day, Ms Kylie,” he greeted, slightly bowing his head. “ Zack, what is wrong with me? Am I pregnant?” Zack has been the family Doctor; Madam Wilson trusts him so much that if not for him, no one would handle Wilson's health care.“No” he responded with a smile on his face. “ So what is the issue?” I took a deep breath, realizing it was nothing close to
Austin POV “You made Who? Me?! Get off your high horse, Kylie,” I responded, anger boiling inside of me. The fact that she is trying to change the whole thing, making it seem like she is the one divorcing me, really got on my last nerve. She has no right to be done with me, I am the one who is done with her! “Your time is up. This conversation is over!” “No! I am not done talking to you!” “Kylie! Kylie!” I glanced at my phone “oh shit!” I cursed seeing how she already ended the call. I used my hand to rub my hair backward; there was no way I would agree to her terms. I'm the one who filed for a divorce and I will do it my way. I grabbed my phone, and just when I was about to call Emily, a soft knock came from the door. My secretary Regina rushed in, “ Sir, we have a problem,” she stated. I frowned seeing how her face was all written with urgency, her voice panicking. She hesitated before she continued “ Bhutan canceled all deals with us!” My jaw dropped; the company's most cr
Austin POV I smiled seeing my Ex-wife again. it was my first time seeing her after our last encounter at her appointment party.“Hey, Kylie!” I called out. She gently glanced behind, “You?!” Her face hardened. “Yes, me,” I responded, taking the next empty seat in front of her. With the two glasses of wine in front of her, I could tell she was not alone. “Are you on a date?” I asked, my voice low and I gently rested my back on the couch. “That is none of your business Austin. What do you want?” She inquired, folding her arms together and making a straight face. “I want my lost deal with Bhutan company back!” I commanded, my tone getting serious. “ Your what?- She burst into laughter, making me look like a clown. “Can you even hear yourself? How can you possibly get something that you already “lost?” She responded, emphasize on the word lost. “That is why I'm here. You are the CEO; I know you cancel the deal, and- “I am glad you are aware of that. I am sorry to disappoint
Kylie POV What do you think you're doing?" Jackson held Austin's hand as he was about to hit me.“You were about to hit a woman?" Jackson held Austin's hands as he struggled to let go off his hands. Austin was about to raise his hand on me, thank God this divorce’s motion was already in place, I need to speed up the process and leave him with an ego not up to one.Jackson held Austin and pushed him to the side causing people to turn and look at our direction in alarm and concern.“If only she listened to me and not walked out on me” Austin tried to defend himself."And that gives you a reason to want to hit her?, have you no shame?” Jackson interjected and I stared at Austin in a familiar look."Shame Austin, shame, should we still speak about shame?” I smirked and adjusted my dress, there was a smudge of wine on the corset and it only made me more mad at him.He got the word play and still went on shamelessly, I've never seen him so irritating and I began wondering what attracted m
Austin POV“Arghhhhh" I was filled with fury and thoughts that I had made the wrong move by talking directly to Kylie and not waiting for Francis.“Ah, Mr. Nitaile, always a pleasure to see you,” a voice called out to me from behind the bar.It was the one and only Roman from The Oasis. Roman gathers and collects relaxing vodkas and spirits from around the globe and I'm on his top list of first tastes in the city.One of the reasons I was there that night.“Roman, my guy!" I sluggishly climbed down from the high stool and rigidly and firmly shook his hands.He was slightly taller than I was but that didn't belittle my influence in the Oasis.I was still a Top Dog.“One of new York’s finest,looking sharp, aren't you?”He complimented."I'd hardly say that” Hurrying and leaving Emily at home, I barely had time to refresh myself, looking sharp was the last thing I'd say I was at that point.“You humble, yh?" “That's not it, Roman, that's not" I slightly smiled.“Where's our new product
Kylie’s POVA lot was going on, in my head and in the villa. I stood at the balcony in my room with a million thought running through my head, I was fully dressed for work and deep down I knew the realization of my week’s activity was overwhelming me, but I wouldn’t let it.When I had thrown it all away to be with Austin I had envisioned a lifetime of struggles, yes, but my delusions had also assured me a lifetime of loving and loving. I knew what I got in return and it was….“Miss Kylie?” Someone called out to me, interrupting my self pitying and plotting.I turned around and found the nanny hovering over the entrance, the same one that had been since I was five. It brought back a rush of emotions, some sweet to think of and others, not so great.“Lily?” “Do you want your coffee the usual way?” She asked me, her sweet tone calling for me to run into her hands and remain there just like I used to when my father scolded me.“Black, very black.” I responded, I wasn’t going to be soft
Kylie's POV “Are you Nervous?” Lady Oh asked as she opened the car door. My legs were shaking.I glanced at her, and couldn't say a word. Her face was worn with a worrisome look. “Come here” she cupped me Into her arm, giving me a very comforting hug.I came down from the car, basking in my confidence. Determination was all I felt as I walked into the company conference hall meeting. It would have been a worse situation if any of those shareholders had arrived before me. The conference call we did last night was a mess. More reason why I had organized this emergency meeting. Maybe a physical approach would change the whole thing.Usually, the shareholders arrive before me, but it was the other way around this time. Thirty minutes and none of them had shown up.Panic set into my heart after a whooping two hours, and still, it didn't seem like any one of them would come.I got up from the chair and paced around the room.“Ms Kylie, I don't think any one of them is coming. You should
Emily's POV “What are you doing here?!” He asked, staring at me. “And who is this?” He looked at Peter who was seated in front of me.“You should sit,” I said, smiling stylishly. He never expected to see me. Well, I already had it in my sleeve before reaching out to him. “What is going on here?” He asked again as he settled next to me. “Mr. Natalie, I am glad you honor my calling.” Peter leaned backward. “Emily here reached out to me concerning your company and how the Wilson family has been behind the loss surrounding it,” he explained. Austin glanced at me. “Really?” He scoffed.“Well, I had to do something. I mean, I can't watch you suffer” I responded.“ I don't need you helping me!” He was still being stubborn.“ I have a juicy offer, Mr Natalie,” Peter interrupted the tense atmosphere.“And who are you? You should introduce yourself” Austin glanced at him.Peter smiled. “There is no need for all of that. It's not important,” he responded and continued. “Myself and Emily
Emily's POV The house has been empty since Austin left. I have tried countless times to reach out to him, but he wouldn't pick up my calls, and recently, it seems like he has blocked me. To make matters worse, he banned his secretary from letting me in his company.Well, all of what he has done doesn't bother me one bit. No matter how long it takes him to run, he will come back home to me. I am going nowhere. He belongs to me; the faster he realizes, the better.I decided to have a drink in a quiet bar. Things have been so noisy lately. “As much as I could recall, I'm not in any relationship,” said Austin's voice in my head. I smirked as I recalled the ridiculous mass interview from Austin. He was smart enough to organize such a mass address; that way, Kylie's image could be at the center of it. It became ridiculous the moment he spewed that word out of his gutter mouth. What does he even take me for? “Your drink, ma’am,” the bartender's voice interrupted my thinking. I took a
Kylie’s POV I felt a cold shoulder walking into the office building. The atmosphere seems weird and in a way, I could sense so many eyes on me.“Miss Kylie, You should see this” Lady oh voice came from behind, her shoe clicking with the floor. “Can you just make a quick brief? Too early for chit chatting " I responded, not glancing at her. My steps were heavy, leading my way into the Elevator. She kept quiet, unable to say any more words, and I was wondering why she Suddenly went mute. “I am still waiting to hear it,” I said as I pressed on the first floor. “ Austin Natalie is currently having a live press concerning the ongoing saga” her voice shaking as she barely whispered.“Hun?” I murmured under my breath, my eyes opened in shock. “Let me have it” I grabbed the tablet from her. Austin stood tall in his well-laid suit; in front of him, there were so many cameras from different News stations. “Firstly, I want to thank you all for coming at very short notice. I understand ho
Austin's POV My eyes popped out as I stared at the Economy chat on the television screen. My company stock was dropping right in front of my eyes. Not just that, the red notification at the side corner of the screen kept beeping. It always meant one thing with the red notification, investors are withdrawing their shares. I folded my hands firmly together, I could feel myself burning from the inside. Anger was all that passed through my veins.“Emily! Emily! Emily!” I groaned under my teeth. Everything went wrong the moment she intervened. Maybe I should have handled things my way. At this point, I felt so regretful for relying on Emily trying to protect my company and now I caused my company to drown.“This isn't the time to blame things on Emily,” Francis suddenly said. I glanced at him wondering if he understood what he had just said. It was the company we were talking about. It was obvious everything happened because of Emily's stupid idea of protecting me.“What?!” I murmured o
Austin POV I used to think Emily was the better choice but Nah, she would constantly prove to me that I had made the wrong choice. If not anything, I hate being in the spotlight and if at all I found myself in one, it should be Something worthy. I should be achieving and signing deals which other competitive companies couldn't attain.Seeking the people pity words?! That bullshit. I'm not some weakling who needs validation from people or some sort of pity party in my life. “You better fix it!” I sneered at her. Anger passing through my veins.“That must be a joke, right?” She chulked dryly. I wonder how I suddenly became a joke to Emily. In a way, she stil think she could order me around like she used to do. I have her already and all of that have to stop. I am the man who should make the orders and not the other way round.I closed the gap between us. Raised her jaw up, staring deep into her eyes as I responded.“Don't dare me!” I could see my face in her eyes, burning red.“Oh
Emily's POV. I just couldn't express the joy my heart felt with the recent development. Things were going exactly the way I wanted. Austin does not have to worry about anything that way, we could have enough time to spend together. I knew he loved me. He did not have to tell me, I could tell how much he felt about me. “ You and your family treated him badly! Divorce him and then force him out of the ball party! Humiliating the man! What a drainage family! Austin Natalie needs to be protected at all costs!” The recent headline news slipped off my lips as I opened my phone. I leaned back the chair, a satisfactory smile occupied all over my face. My phone vibrated with the table. “This is great!” I said, still staring at the blogger gist headline. “I am glad you like this,” he responded. “Keep it coming, I am enjoying it” I smiled and ended the call. I have always known myself to be a problem solver. No matter how hard the situation might be, I would turn the table arou
Kylie’s POV “What is this? How did this get out there?” I flipped my phone on the table asking the obvious. “I am sorry ma'am. We are fixing it!” Lady oh voice shaking as she responded. “For how long will it take to fix a common leaked news on the Internet!” I snapped out. At this point I was beginning to act out character. “It not that easy but- “Not easy?!” I interrupted and continued. “No.. lady Oh, this shouldn't be coming from you. You of all people should know how this is going to affect the company” I placed my hand on my forehead. Nothing actually made sense. Only a few people knew I was once married to Austin and I have always been grateful our marriage was never in the spotlight else the divorce would cause a lot of havoc but now, my fear was about to come haunting me.“I am sorry Mrs Kylie” Lady Oh pleaded and in a way it felt annoying and unpleasant in my ear, not even in the middle of such a storm.“Can you just stop apologizing?!” I sneered, anger boiling through m
Jackson’s POV I have never seen something more sanctifying than what Kylie did at that ball party. She handled the whole thing better than I expected. She deserves the position handed to her, nobody could handle such a position better. In a way I felt worried about the pressure that would be on her, nevertheless I was certain she would pull through. I was scared she would flutter when Austin arrived. I knew how much she has been trying not to make things out of proportion. I never thought Austin could be so clueless showing himself at the ball party after everything he put Kylie through.Well, I was glad Kylie had finally put him where he deserves. He had better learn his lesson or else he would be fighting with me next. I figured I have been so quiet all this while and I wasn't ready to keep that way anymore. I thought interfering in Kylie’s personal issues might jeopardize things but I realized I might end up regretting it if I continued that way.As we approached the giant build