[ Adeline ]“Blaze, I have a request from you. I hope your loyalty lies with me because this is something I want you to keep to yourself.” I said to Blaze as the car ran smoothly on the road once I dropped Sandra off at her destination.“Ma’am, I need to know first what is the reason or should I say secret you want me to hide from my employer? You know I have signed a contract of transparency.” He said.I expected the same answer from him. So, I sighed and gestured him to inch closer.“It’s about Emily Jones and her family. I have concrete proofs against her that she used to embezzle money behind Xavier’s back and she is back with same motive or should I say with bigger plans. I believe that yesterday’s incident was orchestrated by her to frame me so Xavier may remove me from his path.His expressions were hard to read but I guess he seemed to be thinking hard.“Are you sure, Ma’am?” He asked me.“One hundred percent and that’s why I have decided to meet someone who can be proved my k
[ Adeline ]“Yes, you have heard right, Caden. Your sister is alive and I am sure that she is back to gain a bigger goal than before. Please, help me and I promise you that I’d hire the best attorney to get you out of here very soon. You don’t deserve to suffer for someone’s else’s sins.” I said, he was my last hope to get some dirt on Emily.“I don’t believe anyone. Specially, a Linwood. You are the family of traitors.” He said bitterly.I sucked a deep breath, it was more difficult than I thought. I am sure he was hurt deeply.“You have to trust me, Mr. Jones. I am not one of them, if you don’t believe me, you can ask any police officer here or use your informants. They’ll tell you about me. My husband has no idea about Emily’s true colours and he still trusts her.” I said in a low voice as it hurts me to see how this woman is taking advantage of my husband’s trust and love.“Will you get me out of here if I side with you?” He asked me with a glint of hope in his dull eyes. This ma
[ Adeline ]“Mom, I didn’t want to give you stress and it’s not something that I can’t handle on my own.” I said to my mother while glaring the cunning witch in front of me.The hell will loose break on her if she tries to drag my family in this dirty game.“Ade, this isn’t business or a marital fight between you and Xavier. She is a living human being, your husband’s first wife. Do you have any idea what does it mean?” Mom looked at me painfully, her moistened eyes reflected her pain.“I do understand, Mom but I trust my husband and our love, it isn’t built on straws.” I said with confidence and stole a glance at Emily who winced on my statement.“She’s right, Mrs. Greyson. I was dead for Xavier and the world for two years and if he remarried and found his happiness in Adeline then I am ready to let go off him.” She said to my mother in a very soft tone which anyone could buy easily.“Listen, Ms. Jones. I don’t care what you’re going to do next. I am nobody to interfere in your life
[ Xavier ]After a long and tiring day, I was returning to my home when I saw my red Audi from my personal collection on the road. It came out of my home and it took me no time to guess who came here. My heart begun to hammer loudly inside my chest. It could only be Emily because no one else can use my cars without my permission and I had parked it in the garage at my residence.As soon as the driver pulled the brakes in front of the house, I climbed out and ran inside the house. Adeline’s mother is unaware of Emily’s existence and if it’s Emily then our truth was out already.I met with complete silence in the house, it was eerie. I looked around but found no one. Adeline’s car was parked outside means she must be in her room. So, without wasting another second, I rushed towards her room and within seconds, I barged inside, without a knock.She was curling her hairs when my unannounced appearance startled her.“Jesus! Can’t you knock, Xav? You scared the shit out of me.” She glared m
[ Adeline ]“What?”She was baffled.“Yes, Mom’s condition is delicate and she needs proper medical care and healthy environment to live her rest of life peacefully. Both you and I know that it’s not possible at our father’s house. He treats her like his maid.” I said, bitterness filled my heart.“That son of a bitch. He didn’t tell me anything about Mom’s heart attack, even Mom answered my calls like nothing had happened. She never loved me more than you to share her pains and joys with me.” She said with hurt in her voice.“She didn’t tell me either, it was our father who called me and blackmailed me. Xavier came up with the idea of bringing her to our house so we can take good care of her and we’re doing our best until Emily showed up and…” I paused as agony filled me.“Well, it’s your husband’s fault that he’s keeping his first wife while he boasts of everlasting love with you.” She said in a taunting way but somewhere she was right and I had to agree that Xavier was taking longer
[ Adeline ]Xavier had been very uncomfortable around his family members in his mother’s house, who are family for namesake. I had no idea how he was coping up. We were heading to meet his father in his study room when we came face to face with Linda. She had a weird calmness on her face but what shocked me more was, the two women living under the same room, alive and unhurt.As long as I remember, Grandma hated Linda. I guess time changes everything. We just didn’t notice it coming.“Good evening, Mrs. Linwood.” Xavier showed his formal respect to her. I am always proud of my husband who never forgets his manners even the other person is his worst enemy.I remained silent since I am not as lenient as my husband.“Oh, you both are finally here. Arnold had been very impatient to see you.” She said.“We are going to meet him in his study if you excuse us.” Xavier replied to her.“Oh, please. You may. I was going to join the other family members.” She said gesturing us to go ahead.“Ther
[ Xavier ]I failed to process everything which happened right in front of my eyes. Emily was standing in my father’s house with crossed hands and hateful stares on her from three people whom I love and the others waited for the drama to unfold.“Dad, what is she doing here? My Mom nearly had another heart attack because this wench decided to show up at Adeline’s house with her act of innocence but I won’t bear her sight here.” Addison lost her temper. Her eyes were shooting daggers at Emily whose face was red with embarassment.I felt bad for her but her attempts to reinvolve in my complex family seemed to give her more pain than salvation.“Addison, this is not your house and you have no right to disrespect my guest. So, either sit down quietly or leave. We won’t stop you.” Dad reprimanded her and her face was worth seeing.“Sit down. Addie. Do not make a scene here. If Dad has called her here means he has something to share with all of us.” Arthur whispered to her.I walked up to E
[ Adeline ]“What the hell! You think I am going to live a peasant girl’s life and watch this family enjoying an urban life here. IMPOSSIBLE!” Melissa screamed.Karma serves best.“Alright then donate it to charity but remember you won’t receive a single penny from this family and whatever I gave you, it’s for your mother since you are capable of earning for yourself, Melissa.” Arnold said and his tone was non-negotiable.“Honey, you have done more than enough for this petty girl and her mother.” Linda said sweetly to him, I bet she was thinking about her share because last time Arnold ripped her off from her rights and access to enormous wealth.“Linda, you can keep the house we are currently living in, it will be yours until your death and a sum of two-hundred million will be deposited in your account. I hope it will sustain you for next twenty years. Lead a simple life now and devote yourself to the God’s service.” Arnold announced for her and her smirk disappeared.I didn’t feel b