Chapter 71Freya's POVMy hands shivered as I held onto Naomi's letter firmly. Tears kept falling from my lashes as I was about to open it when my mom's voice caught me off guard."You know, you don't have to force yourself to open it. When you feel it's the right time, you'll definitely see what's contained in it. My child, you need to give yourself a break. You've been in tears since the incident," my mother said, as I nodded slowly, my face fixed on hers as I wondered how I was going to live without her. Ambrose had threatened me with her life."What do you plan to do, my child?" my mother finally asked, as I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath."He's divorcing me already; there's nothing left for me to do, Mother. Michael hates me now," I whispered."Baby, you love him. I know I flared up, realizing the fact that you got into a fake marriage just to save me. But then, my child has found happiness in that man. I can't let you give up now," my mother said."Mother! It's not going t
Chapter 72Ambrose's POV"How dare that old freak!" I fired, throwing my phone against the entrance wall as I heard Grandpa's words. Was he really serious about keeping Michael as the beneficiary; after everything I've done to make him unworthy?"Are you okay?" Freya asked, approaching me. I narrowed my gaze, looking deeply into her as I kept wondering what her stay would make me. I have to make use of this moment."Waylen is asleep. He needs to see his mother when he wakes up. I have something urgent to do," I said, taking a few steps as I turned back at her; "Don't you lurk around my home." I warned, walking swiftly without having a look at the broken phone...........It took a few minutes before I stopped at Jason's apartment. I laughed, a deep mocking smile, wondering why Michael would abandon his mansion and rest his head in a small duplex like this. He sure does have low taste."What do you want?" Jason's words came out, opening the gate, and I glared at him with a mixture of a
Chapter 73Michael's POVI lost it all in me, hearing Ambrose's words that Freya had returned to him. My heart felt like it was being squeezed out of my chest. I couldn't imagine a world where Freya would give all of her commitment to Ambrose. I couldn't imagine a world where Freya would become Ambrose's ally. The past weeks without her had been so challenging that I'd always drive to her home secretly every night, just to make sure she was okay. But then, she was with Ambrose? I couldn't take in all of Ambrose's insults anymore."What did you say? Who's involved in whose accident?""Have you always been this greedy and self-centered? To think that you'd hurt your family this much?" I fired, my face probably whitened from the annoyance I was feeling at that moment. Ambrose began to laugh, a never-ending laugh that made my inner mind boil with anger and resentment. I'd never thought a day would come when I'd have to resent a member of the family to death."You killed her with your car.
Chapter 74Freya's POVI had received the message from Ambrose that my mom had regained her consciousness. I closed my eyes in shame after Ambrose ended the call. If only Michael had given me an audience. But then, he even had to go as far as placing a strict order never to let me find a decent job. But then, I still needed to do everything possible right here in Ambrose's apartment.As I walked down the hallway, one of the cooks from his mansion approached me. "You've been lurking around the premises. Boss said you leave immediately you're done with your duties."I cursed her from within, feeling a surge of anger. "I'm... waiting for my son to...""He doesn't even recognize you as his mother. You should be ashamed of yourself as a mother. How dare you run back to the boss the moment Mr. Michael discarded you?" She asked rhetorically, her voice dripping with disdain.I snapped, my anger boiling over. "I don't think I owe you any explanation." I turned to walk away, but she grabbed my
Chapter 75 Freya's POVIt had been two weeks since I discovered the Jenkins' bracelet in my mother's possession, but I couldn't quite figure out the connections between my mom and the bracelet. My secret investigation to find out about Waylen's mysterious friend was still futile, as I wasn't given the freedom to move around in Ambrose's home.I had finished the day's duty, and I had received a message from Jason the previous day. I still had two hours to go before I could see him. Somehow, I felt a surge of excitement at the thought of seeing one of Michael's allies again.Just as I was about to stop a taxi, I was suddenly grabbed forcefully and dragged into a big black car. "Let go of me!" I fired, biting one of them on the arm, but they didn't even flinch."Please, I have a son!" I wept, trying to call their attention, but it fell on deaf ears. Fear was evident on my face as I realized the gravity of the situation."We're not going to hurt you. We're just following orders," one of
Chapter 76Michael's POV"Boss, be nice to her." Jason's voice came out like a warning as he placed his right hand on my shoulder, tapping it gently. I closed my eyes for a second, unsure of how to respond. I didn't know what to say.I watched Jason exit my office, my back still against the door, my full concentration outside the window, watching the first snowfall of the year as it fell gently on the tarred road. The delicate flakes danced in the air, a serene sight that contrasted with the turmoil brewing inside me.Not long after, the sound of the door creaking open broke the silence. My heart suddenly began to rise, pounding in my chest like a drum. I didn't know I could still feel the beating of my heart after everything Freya had done to hurt me."Come in," I said in a baritone voice, my face still fixed outside the window. I acted like I didn't care, filled with charisma, but inside, I was dying of fear and shyness. I suddenly felt like a teenage boy who couldn't stand in front
Chapter 1Freya's POVI stood frozen, my eyes fixed on the grand staircase as my life flashed before me. I had vowed never to get involved with rich and influential men like Michael Smith, the billionaire I had just married. But life had other plans."Miss Rogers, we don't really have to maintain an intimate relationship when we're alone," Michael said, his voice piercing through my thoughts. "The contract doesn't apply except when a third party is involved."I turned to face him, my heart sinking. His words were cold and detached, his eyes devoid of emotion. I forced a reply, trying to keep my tone neutral. "Oh, yes."Michael's gaze swept over me, his eyes lingering on my face before he turned to leave. I watched, feeling a surge of resentment, as he ridiculed me with his towering height."Mr. Smith," I called out, my voice firm but polite. He paused, his back still turned to me."Where's my room?" I asked, trying to keep my tone even. "You didn't show me my room."Michael turned, hi
Chapter 2Freya's pov"I have to apologize for my cousins' unannounced visit which contradicted our initial arrangement," he said. " But don't worry, I'll find a way to let them out and everything can go back to how it was".There was something about his eyes; sad and lonely, but I guess my pain and misery were greater. My gaze rested on the portrait of a beautiful woman in Michael's room. He did have a woman in his heart, I wondered. Why were they apart? Was that the reason behind his loneliness and sadness?." Miss Rogers," he called, bringing me from my trance. " My cousins won't come here without an ulterior motive. I know it's going to be difficult, addressing me like a husband publicly, but we have to stick to it. That way, we both get to save the only thing that mattered to us," he paused , but I was unable to say a word, " so in the meantime, you have to stay in my room. I assure you, they'll both leave when they don't get what they want""Pretending to be a happy couple, you
Chapter 76Michael's POV"Boss, be nice to her." Jason's voice came out like a warning as he placed his right hand on my shoulder, tapping it gently. I closed my eyes for a second, unsure of how to respond. I didn't know what to say.I watched Jason exit my office, my back still against the door, my full concentration outside the window, watching the first snowfall of the year as it fell gently on the tarred road. The delicate flakes danced in the air, a serene sight that contrasted with the turmoil brewing inside me.Not long after, the sound of the door creaking open broke the silence. My heart suddenly began to rise, pounding in my chest like a drum. I didn't know I could still feel the beating of my heart after everything Freya had done to hurt me."Come in," I said in a baritone voice, my face still fixed outside the window. I acted like I didn't care, filled with charisma, but inside, I was dying of fear and shyness. I suddenly felt like a teenage boy who couldn't stand in front
Chapter 75 Freya's POVIt had been two weeks since I discovered the Jenkins' bracelet in my mother's possession, but I couldn't quite figure out the connections between my mom and the bracelet. My secret investigation to find out about Waylen's mysterious friend was still futile, as I wasn't given the freedom to move around in Ambrose's home.I had finished the day's duty, and I had received a message from Jason the previous day. I still had two hours to go before I could see him. Somehow, I felt a surge of excitement at the thought of seeing one of Michael's allies again.Just as I was about to stop a taxi, I was suddenly grabbed forcefully and dragged into a big black car. "Let go of me!" I fired, biting one of them on the arm, but they didn't even flinch."Please, I have a son!" I wept, trying to call their attention, but it fell on deaf ears. Fear was evident on my face as I realized the gravity of the situation."We're not going to hurt you. We're just following orders," one of
Chapter 74Freya's POVI had received the message from Ambrose that my mom had regained her consciousness. I closed my eyes in shame after Ambrose ended the call. If only Michael had given me an audience. But then, he even had to go as far as placing a strict order never to let me find a decent job. But then, I still needed to do everything possible right here in Ambrose's apartment.As I walked down the hallway, one of the cooks from his mansion approached me. "You've been lurking around the premises. Boss said you leave immediately you're done with your duties."I cursed her from within, feeling a surge of anger. "I'm... waiting for my son to...""He doesn't even recognize you as his mother. You should be ashamed of yourself as a mother. How dare you run back to the boss the moment Mr. Michael discarded you?" She asked rhetorically, her voice dripping with disdain.I snapped, my anger boiling over. "I don't think I owe you any explanation." I turned to walk away, but she grabbed my
Chapter 73Michael's POVI lost it all in me, hearing Ambrose's words that Freya had returned to him. My heart felt like it was being squeezed out of my chest. I couldn't imagine a world where Freya would give all of her commitment to Ambrose. I couldn't imagine a world where Freya would become Ambrose's ally. The past weeks without her had been so challenging that I'd always drive to her home secretly every night, just to make sure she was okay. But then, she was with Ambrose? I couldn't take in all of Ambrose's insults anymore."What did you say? Who's involved in whose accident?""Have you always been this greedy and self-centered? To think that you'd hurt your family this much?" I fired, my face probably whitened from the annoyance I was feeling at that moment. Ambrose began to laugh, a never-ending laugh that made my inner mind boil with anger and resentment. I'd never thought a day would come when I'd have to resent a member of the family to death."You killed her with your car.
Chapter 72Ambrose's POV"How dare that old freak!" I fired, throwing my phone against the entrance wall as I heard Grandpa's words. Was he really serious about keeping Michael as the beneficiary; after everything I've done to make him unworthy?"Are you okay?" Freya asked, approaching me. I narrowed my gaze, looking deeply into her as I kept wondering what her stay would make me. I have to make use of this moment."Waylen is asleep. He needs to see his mother when he wakes up. I have something urgent to do," I said, taking a few steps as I turned back at her; "Don't you lurk around my home." I warned, walking swiftly without having a look at the broken phone...........It took a few minutes before I stopped at Jason's apartment. I laughed, a deep mocking smile, wondering why Michael would abandon his mansion and rest his head in a small duplex like this. He sure does have low taste."What do you want?" Jason's words came out, opening the gate, and I glared at him with a mixture of a
Chapter 71Freya's POVMy hands shivered as I held onto Naomi's letter firmly. Tears kept falling from my lashes as I was about to open it when my mom's voice caught me off guard."You know, you don't have to force yourself to open it. When you feel it's the right time, you'll definitely see what's contained in it. My child, you need to give yourself a break. You've been in tears since the incident," my mother said, as I nodded slowly, my face fixed on hers as I wondered how I was going to live without her. Ambrose had threatened me with her life."What do you plan to do, my child?" my mother finally asked, as I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath."He's divorcing me already; there's nothing left for me to do, Mother. Michael hates me now," I whispered."Baby, you love him. I know I flared up, realizing the fact that you got into a fake marriage just to save me. But then, my child has found happiness in that man. I can't let you give up now," my mother said."Mother! It's not going t
Chapter 70Ambrose's POV"Oh, my sweet loving Freya. If only you knew how much of your mother's life you have saved. I want you to be more specific, Freya. What do you want to do for your man?" I asked, whispering as I rested behind my car, giving her a full scrutiny."I already asked you. What do you want me to do for you? Cook for you, clean for you? I'll definitely not work my ass for you. I won't be your dog, just like Alexis and the rest of them," she spat, as I laughed. I was surprised by her confidence. For a while, I felt she only became this proud due to Michael's connection with her. But then, she was no longer with Michael. She was more or less a hopeless person; how dare she speak with so much pride?I still had a lot of things to do with Freya. I needed her to explore all of my plans."Do you really want me to beg you?""You have no right to threaten my mother's life, else I'll be forced to report you to the cops," her words made me laugh loudly. I had almost forgotten m
Chapter 69Freya's POVI already had my body covered with eggs as everyone fought to make a video of me. "Fuck you, whore! Gold digger!" they had called me. I couldn't contact anyone through my cellphone as I wandered around the city, looking terrible.The pain I was feeling within was far more than the eggs and objects that were being thrown at me. I could remember the look Michael had given me, and I knew he would never forgive me for everything."Michael," I whispered, as I used the last strength in me to place a knock on the door."My child," my mother called in a broken voice. Her expression probably revealed that she must have heard about everything. But then, I wondered how she knew; my mother never listened to the news nor used a big mobile phone."Mum," I called, forcing a smile, trying to be happy."My child, you can cry it out, baby. I know everything that happened, baby girl.""Mom," I cried, hugging her tightly. "It hurts so much, Mother. Michael... Michael.""Shh... save
Chapter 68Emma's POVI couldn't be happier to see all of my plans working out. The pain and tears in Freya's eyes couldn't be satisfying enough. The fact that Michael felt totally betrayed couldn't stop my whole inside from jubilating with joy.I thanked Naomi for the job well done. But then, the timid girl would probably have been on her way out of the country. Poor Freya."Michael, are you okay?" I asked, watching him drink champagne from the bottle. I felt so torn within me to watch him depressed over what had happened earlier? I thought he once said he'd be fine without Freya."Baby, are you okay? Come on, everyone has left. You should probably leave too. I can drive you home, baby," I said, taking a seat beside him as I placed my hand on his."I don't need you by my side. It's late; you should leave. I can drive myself," he spat, his words coming out like venom.I needed to use this opportunity to stay closer to Michael. I needed Michael to see that I was ten times better than F