John noticed the displeasure on Annabel's face. He didn't know why he got frightened by it. It felt like she was going to kill him if looks could kill. "No need, I'm not that desperate for a job. My uncle left more than half a million dollars, I never knew he had that kind of moneyIt's just that I'm not used to doing other things, I can't even think of a business to do" John said, feeling directionless. "I understand and that's why I'm offering you a job which you can do your best at. It's an opportunity and I'm not doing this in the form of any favoritism. I'm giving you this job because I enjoyed the times you worked with me " Tarquin said, not sparing Annabel a glance. "Sir, I'm sorry to interrupt your conversation but what will happen to me?" Annabel asked with her hand placed on her chest. Tarquin finally looked at her and sighed. "I don't plan on firing you, there's no problem with having two assistants.""What? That would be an extra expenses for the company. You shouldn
"You must be joking right now," Tarquin gasped in shock."We aren't joking. We came to remind you that your father's will still stands and if you desire to keep this company then you've got to have a wife whom you would love and cherish." Mr Winston replied, enjoying the look on Tarquin's face.He wanted the company to himself and he wasn't happy when Mrs Caroline took over. Things didn't go as he planned but this time, he would make sure to get what he wanted."You can't dictate my life, that deadman rotting underneath the ground can't still rule my life. I'm not getting married and I don't care what you people say." Tarquin growled in anger.He loved Ivy a lot and even after her death, he couldn't stop thinking about their happy moments together. Those memories haunted him in sleep and sometimes after taking the sedatives, he dreamed about her and their child.Tarquin had been suffering from insomnia since Ivy died and the only solution was taking sedatives.He had always imagined w
'You'll enjoy his cock, he's quite a good fucker and kisser too' Emma laughed over the phone.'Well, I intend to fuck him, not the other way around. Then I'll end his miserable life so that he can join his dear wife in hell' Annabel uttered, wickedly.Emma laughed, enjoying each word she spoke.'You're awesome, don't fail me.' She ceased laughing and spoke much more seriously.'You don't know me. I never fail.' Annabel smirked and hung up.She took in a deep breath and plastered an innocent smile on her lips. She returned to the office and walked to Tarquin's table."Sir," Annabel called gently."I'm not in the mood to speak, leave me alone," Tarquin said, not looking at her.He was still upset about what those fools said about his wife. He didn't want to vent his anger on someone else that was why he dismissed John."Sir, I understand you. I lost my whole family too." Her voice came soft and filled with feigned sorrow.Tarquin raised his head and looked at her, he was quite surprised
Emelia ran to Ivy, she stopped at the door and gazed at the stroller. She looked into it and saw the twins.Her hand went to her chest, her eyes were like a pool of emotions as she looked at them."They're so beautiful, oh my god."Emelia blinked rapidly, trying to fight back her tears."Yes, they are." Ivy nodded, tears welling up in her eyes as well.Emelia stepped inside and Ivy pushed the stroller a little bit then hugged her friend. They hugged tightly like either of them was going to disappear if they let go."I missed you so much." Emelia cried on her best friend's shoulder.Ivy laughed, feeling so happy to see her."I missed you more, Em."They hugged for a long while before separating. They gazed at each other and there were some slight changes."You look skinnier than me, you don't even look like you've had two children. So sexy." Emelia complimented her while sobbing.She was a wreck of emotions, she thought that Ivy would die when Tarquin's bone marrow didn't match. She was
Morgan's heart broke into pieces as he pushed her away and rejected her without thinking twice."John, I made a huge mistake in the past but please forgive me. When I thought you cheated, you wanted me to do the dame."Morgan said while crying."Did you forgive me?" John asked, his voice still cold and his expression blank.Morgan licked her dry lips and lowered her teary eyes in regret."I was a fool, I was acting childishly and what I did was out of revenge. I wanted to prove to you that I could move on.""The day Bella sent those photos, I wanted to tell you how much I loved you but she ruined everything. I didn't let the guy fuck me because it was pleasurable, I was simply being a vindictive bitch." Morgan cried.Sniffing, she begged; "Please forgive me. It's been almost a year since you left and I've never felt so empty in my whole life."John listened to her, her words would have meant a lot in the past but no longer. He was done with her."Wow, you don't look empty to me. Why
Tarquin stared at her, listening to her words with difficulty. He couldn't imagine his life with someone else, he loved Ivy. Giving that space of his heart to someone else was impossible."There's no part left in me for anyone. I can't imagine getting married to someone without expecting that person to start developing some feelings for me or requiring some affection." Tarquin muttered."I can't give affection, I can't love anyone again. Getting married again can't be the solution to my problem, there must be another way. We can continue therapy, it's helping me." Tarquin insisted on rejecting her idea."I can see through some of my clients and Mr. Jones, I see right through you. I can see the pain in your eyes, and your voice when you talk about her. You aren't supposed to mask your pain, it's supposed to heal." The therapist said and looked at him."You've got to move on and allow that pain to heal, the guilt that you feel deep inside. Let someone enter your heart, spend time with s
"I like your desperation," Mr Winston smirked and took his hand from her thigh.He started the car and decided to drive to a hotel. Annabel glanced at him with irritation, she had the urge to kill him but had to save her energy for something else.It wasn't the time to unnecessarily kill people. Once she was done using them, she would pick the right time to start discarding them one after the other.First, the therapist and then Mr Winston, As time went by, she would add more to her list.They were both silent till they arrived at the hotel and checked into a room. Annabel wasted no time in undressing but Mr Winston went into the bathroom to have a minute to himself.Annabel rolled her eyes in boredom before walking closer to the bed and climbing on it.She stayed in the middle of the bed waiting for him to come out, and he finally stepped out of the bathroom, naked. She looked at his erect cock and was a little impressed."Why are you standing there?" Annabel asked with a smirk playi
Tarquin arrived at the office the next morning and before he could have his seat or start working, John told him that the board members were waiting for him in the boardroom."What do they want?" Tarquin gritted his teeth in anger. "I'm tired of their nonsense every time, I wish I could get rid of them literally because their constant opposition is troubling."John sighed as he gazed at his upset boss."I understand sir, it's not easy for you. I can't stand them but they own shares in the company and are important.""Damn them and their importance. They have no relevance here, I bring all the creative ideas while going unappreciated at the end of the day. Oh god, I'm so angry." Tarquin gritted his teeth and raked his fingers in his hair."It's getting more difficult every day to endure the pressure from them." He frowned and stood to his feet."Please don't lose your temper and go physical with them again. They are looking for every excuse to remove you from your position, you've to b
FOUR YEARS LATER.Time flew by faster than anyone could expect. Four years ago was Morgan's wedding with John but now, they are parents of a three-year-old child, Khloe who was a friend of Tessa. They were present with Ivy in her orphanage, she began the orphanage three years ago and she named it after Ivan. The orphanage had children in it, they were well-fed and always happy. They loved Ivy so much because she always brought gifts anytime she left her office to see them. Ivy had people supervising the kids and their education. She also owned a school that one of Morgan's friends was running. The school was where children in the orphanage went to and it was also close to them. Ivy had given many children to parents who were willing to adopt and she made sure to do proper investigations before giving a child to any parent. She still tried to visit the child in those parent's houses to see how the child was faring, and if the kid was being mistreated or not. Just in three years, t
Months later.John and Morgan had suspended their wedding for a long while because of Ivan's death. They wanted Ivy to be in her right mind when everything was planned.It was the day of the wedding and Ivy was with a makeup artist who was dolling Morgan up.Morgan was already wearing her wedding dress and it was really beautiful. Ivy had helped her choose it and she was also chosen as her bride's maid."The makeup is turning out so beautiful." Ivy smiled, looking at Morgan who was truly gorgeous.Everything made her glow, from her dress to her hair and makeup, Morgan was perfect."Ivy, where is Tessa?" Morgan asked and opened their lips a little for the red lipstick to be added."She's with your mom who has been more than excited about everything," Ivy replied."I don't even know who's getting married between her and me," Morgan said, causing them to laugh."Stay still." The make-up artist instructed after laughing."Yeah, your mom is so sweet. When Tarquin and I decided to redo our
Tarquin was rushed to the hospital and so were the kids. Ivy refused to be admitted, so they only ran some checkups on her and treated her burns.After the treatment, she went to the waiting room and cried, being concerned about her husband and children.Ivy's hands were on her chest, she was feeling so scared and agitated. Tarquin was in danger as well as the twins, she was afraid of losing any of them."Please survive for my sake, please don't leave me." Ivy cried and her hands transferred to her face. "I love you all so much, don't leave me. I won't be able to bear it.""Please, don't leave me." Ivy cried and coughed boisterously.She grew up without a family, she thought her life was perfect till she met Tarquin who turned her world upside down. The arrogant and cold imbecile who became the most wonderful person in her life.The kids he gave her were the only reason why she didn't kill herself, why she didn't stop striving to stay alive. They were the reason why she wanted to meet
The Jones' home.Tarquin had called Ivy when he stayed a while in the office. It was unusual for her to not answer his calls. He called her a few more times but then he got no response, he ran like a madman to the house.Reaching there, he beeped his car horn numerous times for the gates to be opened but nothing happened.Tarquin got out of his car and went to the gate. To his horror, as he pushed it, it opened without much effort.He went inside and saw the guards on the floor, dead. His heart pounded greatly in his chest and it felt like his world was going to crumble before his face.Quickly, he ran into the house but there was no one. He saw the drops of blood and panicked the more."Shit, I shouldn't have left them alone!" Tarquin cried out and gripped his hair in regret.He wanted to stay back with his family, at least one more day before resuming work but he listened to Ivy. He thought that she was feeling a bit suffocated around him, that's why she told him to leave.He respec
Warehouse.Annabel took them to an abandoned warehouse that used to belong to her family. She tied Ivy up in that place and placed the twins on the bare and cold floor.Ivy didn't try defending herself too much because she was scared that Annabel would do something terrible to her children.The twins were crying on the floor and Annabel was annoyed with their cries."Oh shut up! Little brats." She spat bitterly. "It's because of you and these fools that I wasn't able to complete my mission."Ivy wanted to speak but her mouth was sealed, so she made muffled sounds."You wanna talk? What do you want to say, do you desire to beg me for your life or say your last prayer, which one?" Annabel asked with a smirk.Ivy nodded disorientedly, she had to say something, anything that could save her life and that of her children. She loved her kids so much and she preferred dying than seeing them get hurt.Annabel decided to fulfill her wish and make fun of her. She sauntered to Ivy who was tied to
The Jones' home.It was early in the morning and Ivy woke up early to make breakfast for Tarquin and herself but to her surprise, Tarquin was already in the kitchen making breakfast."That smells yummy." Ivy grinned and walked to him."Thank you, I'm making it with lots of love," Tarquin said, affectionately.Ivy smiled and pecked him on the cheek. He gave her a boyish smile and continued cooking."This is going to be delicious and you're going to lick your fingers once you dig in," Tarquin said."You mean that I would lick my plate till there's not even a single drop of sauce on it?" She raised an eyebrow, waiting for his reply."Yeah, there will also be a certain urge to even eat the plate too." Tarquin teased her.Ivy laughed and smacked his back playfully."Stop exaggerating."Tarquin chuckled and leaned closer to kiss her lips. Finally reaching her, he pressed his lips on hers and they both smiled."Are you feeling comfortable with that thing in you?" Tarquin asked, referring to
California.John and Morgan were walking on the side of the road, their hands were locked and they were talking.Morgan had been working for more than a week in the bank and it wasn't easy but he was already getting used to it."I hope no one mistreats you there, they have the right to hurt my baby," John said, feeling a little worried about her.Morgan smiled at him and swung his hands."They treat me well, especially my colleagues. Although I've met some impatient customers, everything has been fine. One of the colleagues collected my number and added me to a WhatsApp group, it's been so much fun.""I'm glad that you're enjoying it there. '' John beamed.They hadn't seen each other since she started working, so he hadn't had the chance to properly ask about her work experience."Morgan, if anyone harasses you there. Just tell me and I will dash there to bash their faces." John said and she laughed."I trust you. I know the lengths you can go for me and I can assure you that I've not
Italy~ Florence.Emma was eating with Fredrick, he had been a constant visitor to majorly satisfy her urge but he liked her.He had not related his feelings to her but he planned to."I don't feel like eating anymore, I don't have an appetite." Emma sighed and dropped her spoon.Since she found out about Ivy being alive, She had not been happy since then. It made her sad that her enemy was alive, she hated Ivy so much because she had ruined her plans from the beginning.It was because of Ivy that Tarquin became a little distant. It was also because of Ivy that she went to prison. If she hadn't intervened then Tarquin would have been paying for her crimes."Damn her!" Emma shrieked and banged her fists on the table, she had this anger surfing in her every time.She was like a volcano that kept erupting without warning."Damn who? What are you talking about?" Fredrick asked.He knew exactly what she, speaking about he only feigned ignorance."It's none of your business, I just need you,
Annabel, who was behind a tree, looked away from where Ivy was."You have guards, that was a clever move from Tarquin, a really smart one." her smirk slowly changed into a frown.It wouldn't be wise for her to contact anyone other than Emma. It was only Emma that she contacted when she escaped from the police.Annabel had overheard Morgan panicking about the coffee, this made her incredibly suspicious about their knowledge of her deeds.To be safe, she decided to leave the house, a night before the wedding.She didn't call Emma at that time but waited for the next day to see what would happen. She entered a cab and told the driver to stay a little bit far from her house.It was surprising to see the cops at the house and John with them. She had made a good decision by running away.Shelodged into a hotel, wore a disguise, and also used a fake identity.After a while, she started monitoring Tarquin and to her shock, she saw Ivy.Ivy was alive. She never expected it to turn out like tha