Chapter ElevenSharon sat there and watched as he spun on his heels and walked away, the shadow of his silhouette reflecting on the walls.After the man left, she drank to her satisfaction, and upon finishing the last drop, she collapsed onto the bed.“Young Miss.” Sharon could feel a soft tap on her shoulder, waking her up.Her eyes quietly opened, and right before she was Dee.“I’m sorry, I didn’t know when I slept off.” Sharon apologized and sat up."It's morning already?" Her eyes went out of the window, seeing how fast morning had come.Sharon's eyes suddenly scanned around the room as if she were in search of something.“What about Mathew?” She asked Dee.“He left for work,” Dee responded.She quietly nodded. She got on her feet, ready to leave for her room, but she was stopped halfway by Dee’s voice.“Sir Mathew instructed me to take you shopping,” Dee told her.Sharon was a little surprised. When she checked her closet earlier, she saw enough clothes in there.“And is there an
Chapter Twelve Sharon stepped vividly on the accelerator, heading for the lawyer’s office. The moment she pulled up in front of the building, she alighted, catching some attention as usual.She ignored all the gazes and walked through the door, her three-inch heels sounding clearly on the tilted floor.“Good morning. I’m here to see lawyer Chatterley.” Sharon stated this as she approached the receptionist's counter.“Do you have an appointment with him?” She smiled at Sharon warmly. “Yes.” She said it without hesitation.“Your name?” The lady asked as she glanced through the big book in front of her.“Sharon. Sharon George." She added her father's name.A satisfied smile escaped from her lips when she saw Sharon's name in the appointment room.“Okay. Mr. Chatterley is waiting for you in his office.” She mumbled.Sharon mouthed a thank you and left in the direction of the lawyer's office.The moment she arrived in front of his door, she stifled the traces of nervousness she was feeli
Chapter Thirteen Sharon regretted every minute she spent believing Aria. Tears pooled in Sharon's eyes, but she quickly sent away her tears; right now she was done sobbing because of them.She will be getting her company back and making Andrew regret leaving her for Aria.Sharon suddenly found her phone buzzing, indicating a call coming in. She had grabbed her phone back after visiting the hotel with Remo.The moment she glanced at the phone screen, Sharon immediately saw that it was the same devil who was calling.Sharon parked beside the road and didn’t hesitate to pick up at the first ring; she wanted to listen to what Aria had to say, even though she had no time for such a pretentious bitch. “Sister!” Aria's sweet voice came the moment she picked up.“Where have you been? I have been really worried about you.” Aria's voice added, and she squeezed her face from the other end. Aria had faked a broken voice, but Sharon was still not moved. Sharon said nothing; she bit her lip and
Chapter FourteenAndrew's jaw slackened completely. Aria wasn’t left out; she wasn’t aware of that fact. “Didn’t the house belong to Andrew?” She drew her brows together, confused.However, she didn’t want to believe Sharon's words.“Are you saying this place belongs to you? There is no way that’s possible.” Aria scoffed and glanced over at Andrew, who had fallen into total silence. She wanted him to defend himself, but Andrew couldn’t say a word. Aria's brows knitted together tightly. Was Sharon stating the facts?Sharon clearly remembered how she gathered her money to buy them a nice house after Andrew complained about how broke he was and how bad his company was moving when they wanted to get married. Buying the house was part of the reason she was penniless after their marriage, but in return, she was betrayed. But how could she be so stupid not to notice all the obvious? Sharon's eyes scanned around the house that was painted in Aria’s favorite color; everything in the house w
Chapter FifteenThe moment she walked outside the apartment, Sharon slipped into the black sedan car parked outside.She was happy that she was able to leave the two in confusion, but she knew that the real battle had just begun. Aria won’t sit still, as well as Andrew. They were going to do anything to drag her through the mud.Sharon quietly opened up the ring box she had picked from the drawer. A soft smile escaped from her lips at the sight of the two rings and the thoughts of her mother. It was the only thing her mother had left behind personally for her. The diamond ring was one of their family inheritances, and it had been passed down from generation to generation. Sharon had thought she would be wearing it with Andrew, but it turned out to be the other way around. She doubted if she would be able to wear it with anyone. She knew she would be breaking family tradition, but she was quite sure her ancestors would understand her situation.She dropped the box into her bag before
Chapter sixteen. Dee left her room afterward, and Sharon was left alone. Her mind reeled with possibilities of where Mathew could be taking her, but she didn't dwell on them. Rising to her feet, she walked to her closet. Deciding to change out of the long gown Dee had selected for her that morning for the lawyer's office visit, she stripped down and changed into something simpler and more casual. Just as she finished dressing up, a knock came on her door. She thought Dee had come, but after the door opened, it turned out to be Tara. Tara raised her brows slightly the moment she walked in, and her gaze rested on Sharon, who was standing in front of the mirror. “Are you going somewhere?” She immediately asked her. “Yes. Matthew said we are going somewhere.” Sharon responded, turning to her face. “And you are going in that?” Tara's brows raised even higher as her eyes scanned through Sharon from head to toe. “Is something wrong with my dress?” Sharon mumbled, and she took
Chapter Seventeen Just as Sharon thought, it turned out to be a very long day. Sharon sighed dejectedly as she put on the sixth dress. No matter what Madam Shan picked for her, Mathew rejected them, saying it didn’t suit his taste and wasn’t what he was looking for. “What exactly is he looking for?” Sharon clenched her fist angrily. For a moment, she felt like strangling the man. She took a deep breath. She knew that she needed to relax. Right now, the man was like her savior, and it was also part of the contract; she needed to follow it. She mustn’t be the one to defile it; after all, she would be the one who would be most greatly affected. “I pray he likes it." Madam Shan breathed as she completely zipped up Sharon’s dress. Sharon took a deep breath before stepping out of the dressing room with Madam Shan behind her. “What do you think about this?” Madam Shan asked Mathew, whose eyes were glued to the magazine in his hands. He glanced up at Sharon quietly, but j
Chapter Eighteen They are making their first appearance?Sharon didn’t think much about it. A little smile escaped from her lips; she was happy Mathew liked the dress and approved of it.Madam Shan packed the dress for them, and they were ready to leave. “I hope to see you next time, my lady.” She smiled so brightly at Sharon.They finally walked out of the store, heading outside to where the car was parked.Sharon slipped into the car, placing her dress right beside her.A smile escaped from her lips as her eyes went out of the car window. She had seen the dumbfounded expression on Mathew’s face the moment she stepped out with the gown on.Sharon suddenly looked at the man busy with his phone again. She ignored the thought and rested her back.“You should branch over at the jewelry store; we are getting a ring,” Matthew ordered Remo, he never bothered to tear his gaze away from his phone.Sharon wasn’t sure if the last word belonged to her; she only looked at him with her brows r
Chapter 141Matthew watched Sharon for a long moment, his eyes searching hers. He could feel a strange mix of emotions swirling inside him, but the overwhelming one was relief. She didn't push him away, not like he expected.She didn't yell, didn't accuse him. She was only calm, almost too calm, like she had accepted whatever it was that had happened between them. It was both comforting and unsettling at the same time.He took a deep breath, pushing aside his emotions for the moment. He could already feel the weight of his decision pressing on his chest. "I’ll be leaving soon," he said quietly, standing up from the chair beside her bed. "But before I go…"He pulled a cheque from his jacket pocket, the crisp paper a stark reminder of the distance between them, both literal and emotional. "I want you to take this," he said, his tone firm yet softer than usual. "It’s $50,000. It’s not much, but it’s something."Sharon looked at the cheque, her brow furrowing. She shook her head, her voi
Chapter 140 Sharon’s vision blurred as she leaned back against the passenger seat, pain pulsing through her body with every jolt of the car. Ella drove like a woman possessed, her hands gripping the wheel tightly, her foot pressing hard on the accelerator. She didn’t even seem to notice how fast they were going, speeding past streetlights and weaving through traffic. Nothing mattered to her but getting Sharon to the hospital. "Hold on, Sharon," Ella urged, her voice tight with fear. "We’re almost there." Sharon could barely respond. Her head was spinning, and her stomach felt like it was on fire. The pain from Sophie’s blow had only worsened, and she could feel a warmth trickling down her body, blood. Panic set in, but she fought it down, focusing on Ella’s words, trying to stay conscious. The hospital loomed ahead, and Ella barely slowed as she pulled into the parking lot. She rushed out of the car, barely waiting for the nurse to help them before she was ushered into the
Chapter 139Sharon and Ella walked out of the office. She had signed the correct documents, sent them out, and everything had been approved.The project was moving forward, and Sharon was preparing herself for the hard work ahead. This was her chance to take back the company, and she knew she couldn’t afford to relent. The thoughts of what she was about to do made her heart beat faster. She had to keep going. She had to stay strong. But just as they were walking down the sidewalk, Sharon suddenly stopped, her footsteps faltering.Ella noticed immediately, glancing over to her. “What’s wrong?”She didn’t expect it to hit her like this. She touched her belly instinctively, feeling the tightening sensation. The longing, anger, frustration, and that deep yearning. A desire to be near him, even though he was the last person she should be thinking about right now.Ella caught the movement and immediately understood. Her face softened with concern as she stepped closer to Sharon. “Don’t le
Chapter 138Sharon sat back in her chair, her hands steady as she signed the last of the documents that had been sitting on her desk for days. It was a simple task, yet one that had felt like it was looming over her, as if the weight of her recent troubles would stop her from getting it done. But now, she was finally on track. Her signature was swift, confident, and with it, she sent the documents off to their partners.She leaned back, a satisfied smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. The email confirmation came in almost immediately, the message saying it had been approved. Her success was undeniable, and she could already feel the wave of praise building in the air. Not just from her team, but from the shareholders. They had always been watching, and now, they were congratulating her for the success she brought to the company. "Good work, Sharon," came a voice from the doorway. A colleague had stepped in, offering a smile. "Your efforts are paying off.""Thanks," Sharon sai
Chapter 137Aria’s heart pounded as she ran through the streets, clutching her bag tightly to her side. She didn’t know why she was running, or why the fear that gripped her chest was growing with each step. But it was there, clawing at her insides, and she couldn’t stop running.Her mind raced as she replayed the events over and over in her head, Sharon’s collapse, her own actions that led to it, and now the crushing weight of uncertainty bearing down on her. She had never been afraid of consequences before. But now, something was different. She couldn’t stop herself from running.By the time she arrived back home, she was out of breath, her chest rising and falling with each heavy inhale. She slammed the door behind her, locking it with trembling hands. Her entire body felt stiff, as if she were trapped in a nightmare that she couldn’t escape. She leaned against the door for a moment, gathering herself, trying to steady the shaking of her limbs. She had to think. She had to make a
Chapter 136The next morning, Aria walked into the office, her mind was already prepared for the chaos she expected to unfold. She’d set everything up the night before, knowing that the humiliation of Sharon was only a matter of time. She had made sure the photoshopped images of Sharon would circulate, ensuring that her reputation would take a hit. The plan was perfect, or so she thought. Everything would be done once she got to find a dramatic scene. She had anticipated a dramatic confrontation, the kind of scene where Sharon would be caught off guard and fall into the trap. Instead, what greeted her was far from what she imagined.As she stepped into the office, she found Sharon laughing, a wide, genuine smile stretched across her face as she engaged with her project partners. The usual tension that Aria had hoped for was nowhere to be found. Instead, Sharon seemed completely at ease, surrounded by people who seemed to enjoy her company. Her laughter rang through the room, and Ar
Chapter 135Aria's grip tightened on the steering wheel as she glanced in the rearview mirror. Matthew’s car was still there, trailing her down the road like a persistent shadow. The thought of him following her made her blood boil, but she didn’t let it show. She wasn’t about to let him get the best of her, not now, not when she had more important things to take care of.Without hesitating, she veered her car off the main road and onto a side street, taking a sharp turn that led her to a nearby church. It was quiet there, peaceful even, and most importantly, away from Matthew's prying eyes. If he wanted to follow her, let him. She wasn’t going to let him ruin her plans.The old stone church loomed ahead as she parked, locking her car behind her as she stepped out. She made sure to keep her pace slow, not wanting to give away the fact that she was intentionally trying to lose him. Her heels clicked against the cobblestone walkway as she walked toward the entrance, the cool night air b
Chapter 134Leo sat quietly across from Matthew, his gaze fixed to his friend, who seemed lost in his thoughts. They had just finished a rather tense phone call with Sharon. Matthew dialed her number, his heart pounding in his chest as he waited for her to pick up. When she finally did, her voice was soft, distant. He was able to hear her voice and that was all he wanted to hear, just a reassurance that she was okay. But despite the calmness in her voice, he knew that it wasn't real.Leo watched the entire interaction in silence, his concern for his friend growing. As Matthew ended the call, Leo couldn’t hold back any longer.“You’ve got to step up your game, Matt,” Leo said, his tone laced with frustration. “I can’t keep watching you like this. You need to do something if you want her back.”Matthew sighed, rubbing his temples as if trying to push away the weight of the conversation. “I know. But I’m not going to rush in blind. I need to figure out what’s going on with her. What’
Chapter 133Sharon watched Tilly leave after handing her lunch, and for a moment, she let her thoughts drift. The office was quiet, save for the occasional shuffle of papers or a soft murmur of conversation. She thought she could finally get some peace, but then a small nagging voice reminded her of something. She hadn’t dropped off the project file on her colleague’s desk yet.“Wait,” Sharon called out, stopping Tilly before she could leave. Tilly turned back, waiting for Sharon to speak. “The file,” Sharon said, her voice calm but with a hint of urgency. “You didn’t leave it on my desk.”Tilly hesitated for a moment, then replied, “I haven’t finished it yet, Sharon. I was just getting your lunch and… I’ll finish the file now.”Sharon nodded, appreciating the quick response but still feeling a slight tension building up in her chest. “Make sure you finish it quickly. I need it on my desk soon.”With that, Tilly nodded hurriedly and excused herself, leaving Sharon alone with her thou