Chapter twenty-threeSharon was preparing to go and see Andrew the next morning when the door to her room opened and Tara walked in.“Are you going somewhere?” She asked her.“Yes,” Sharon mumbled.Tara stared at her, a little confused, but she didn’t say a word. “Which one should I wear? The yellow flair gown or this?” Sharon bought two dresses for Tara's face.She walked close to her and helped her choose the one that complimented her greatly.“This.” Tara picked the purple gown.A soft smile escaped from Sharon's lips, and she dropped the dress in Tara’s hand before walking to the bathroom to take a bath. She took her time scrubbing her body, then went to her room and took her time styling her hair; after all, she was going to see her ex, and she wanted to look the best and make him drool, regretting his actions.When she was done, Tara helped her get dressed. She stood in front of the mirror, and her reflection nearly blinded her. She gave a satisfactory smile before grabbing her
Chapter twenty-four Sharon looked at the man without saying a word; strangely, she felt like he had something under his sleeve. “I want to divorce you.” She told him. “Why? Because you were cheating on me all along.” Andrew suddenly scoffed. Sharon chuckled lightly. She knew he was definitely up to something. “Who is the man you are seeing, Sharon?” He raised his voice this time. “She is refusing to talk, right?” A voice came out of nowhere, and Sharon instantly knew who it belonged to: Aria. She had been around all along. “I told you, she was cheating on you before the marriage.” Aria scorned walking towards the two. Sharon relaxed her back even more at the interesting scene before her. She suddenly smirked. “What if I was?” “I told you, the crazy bitch was playing us from the start!” Aria's eyes shone with disdain. “Why does it have to be my brother?” Andrew added, looking so annoyed. “Is this the reason you called me here?” Sharon scoffed. However,
Chapter twenty-five A few days later. Ignoring Andrew’s pleas and questions, Sharon finished the paperwork with Andrew. “What do you want people to say to me at work—that I got married and got divorced within a day?!” Sharon remembered how Andrew had wailed to her ears, and she ended up chuckling aloud. Tara however looked at her with a surprised expression. “Is something wrong?” She inquired. She was busy helping Sharon get prepared for her marriage, but she had suddenly chuckled. “Is she that excited about getting married to Sir Matthew? She thought Sharon, who didn't realize when she chuckled aloud, instantly maintained her cool demeanor, clearing her throat. “It’s nothing.” She told her. Sharon took a glance at her reflection in the mirror. Tara was helping her get prepared for her marriage, she was finally getting married to Matthew. They had agreed to get it done by merely signing the papers, and she preferred that too. Sharon sighed, already feeling e
Chapter twenty-six It had been a week since Sharon and Matthew got married. Sharon was in her room, curled on her bed beside her pillow. She stared into the space without saying a word. She sighed and finally sat up on her queen-sized bed; she hadn’t caught sight of Tara since she left her room after breakfast. Sharon suddenly felt so bored and she decided to take a stroll around the house. The moment she stepped out of her room, she walked down the hallway. She had only taken a few steps when she saw Remo. “What of Mathew?” She asked him. She hadn’t seen him around after breakfast too, the whole house had been so silent like a grave. “Did something happen?” She thought. “He went out to sort out some business.” He responded politely. Sharon heaved a sigh of relief and she nodded. She was about to take a spin, leaving his side, but she suddenly halted and turned back to him. “Thanks for the other day, and I’m sorry for looking down on you too.” She mumbled He onl
Chapter Twenty-seven Aria was left in disbelief; she hadn’t expected Sharon to be so unbothered by the news. She had been waiting for Sharon's call after paying the paparazzi to spread the news online. When Sharon didn’t call, Aria decided to call her instead, but she didn’t expect such a sassy response. She angrily ended the call and threw her phone onto the bed. Her eyes hardened as she slumped onto the bed and groaned loudly. "Why does it have to be her? Why does she get all the good things?" she screamed in anger. She suddenly got to her feet and walked to the bathroom for a quick bath. Afterward, she went to her closet, quickly picked out an outfit, and put it on. She then stormed out of the house, heading for Andrew's place. The moment the cab dropped her at Andrew’s house, she pressed the doorbell, and Andrew immediately opened the door. Seeing Aria's gloomy face, Andrew's brows furrowed. “Is something wrong?” He asked her. Aria ignored them and stormed into his
Chapter twenty-eight Sharon lay on her bed, scrolling through her phone. She wasn't surprised by the news she saw; it had all happened in her past life. With a sigh, she put down her phone, looking bored. A sudden knock came at her door. Sharon looked in that direction and invited the person in. It was Tara. “It’s time for breakfast, ma’am; you should come out.” She announced. “What about Mathew?” She asked her. “He is outside waiting for you,” Tara responded swiftly. “I will be out in a minute.” She responded and watched her find her way out of her room. Sharon got up from her bed and slipped her foot into her free flip-flop lying at the foot of her bed. She made her way to the exit, walking towards the luxurious dining hall. The moment she arrived there, her eyes darted quickly to where Matthew sat far away on the long dining table, inspecting something on his cell phone. She ignored the thought that came to her. Sharon took a seat near Matthew, and breakfast was immediatel
Chapter twenty-nine “What are you doing?” Sharon looked a little perplexed seeing how the man approached her. She wasn’t expecting that. “Trying to get you undressed just like you wanted,” Matthew smirked. He was ready to do that if that was what the nonchalant, disobedient woman wanted. Just then, a knock came on Sharon’s door interrupting the two; it was Tara who came in afterward. Matthew took a last glance at Sharon and muttered before going out. “Get dressed and meet me outside in the next few minutes.” He ordered sternly “Or else you might not like my next actions.” He threatened this time. With that, he left her room. Sharon sighed watching the man leave; her gaze tore from his retreating figure, and they rested back on Tara, who had a worried face. “You should get dressed before he loses his temper.” Tara cautioned her. “He isn’t someone you can defile his order; he hates that greatly,” Tara added, looking a little scared at the thought of what Matthew
Chapter ThirtySharon watched the man introduce her to all his workers.“This is my wife, Sharon; you should all meet her.” He said, but those few words managed to cause an uproar in the company.It managed to erupt whispers among the workers; they all looked perplexed; they had never seen or heard their boss have a relationship.After the introduction, Matthew led the way, and they took the elevator that got them to the first floor, the whole floor that contained the CEO’s office.Sharon was a little perplexed seeing how mighty and big Matthew’s office was; she had never seen any office as big as that; even Andrew’s office was twenty times smaller than his.Sharon watched the man sitting on his chair, his eyes fixed on the files in front of him. Ever since they arrived, he never bothered to tear his gaze off them. Sharon sighed. She suddenly felt so bored of sitting.She stood on her feet and took a stroll around his office.“What are you doing?” Matthew's gaze finally tore away from
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