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29. Strike First
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…At Continental Villa Estates. Violet sat in the chair by the window, letting the cool morning wind breeze past her into the room.On peaceful mornings like this one, she was able to organize her thoughts.And recently, her thoughts had been in nothing but jeopardy.First was the appearance of her ex-husband. And then meeting Cora again, before her baby got lost and came down with that condition. Now Clyde was after her like a ghost.Hopefully, the nightmare she had wouldn't come true.It was a horrible experience she wouldn't wish upon her mortal enemy.If that nightmare came true…Violet shuddered, shaking her head to dispel those thoughts.If only it was easy to forget things.Then she'd give anything to forget this nightmare. A gentle knock came from the door, putting a halt to her thoughts and saving her from thinking further about the nightmare. Asher stepped inside, his eyes roaming across the room before they fell on her. “You're up already.”“Good morning.” Violet stood
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Staring at the ring, Mimi puffed her cheeks, her eyes watering up.The girl was really sad.Was she serious about Violet going back to that infidel man?Shouldn't she just tell her what happened?Sigh!Mimi's ears were too young for that kind of information.It could traumatize her for life, knowing that her father cheated with somebody else.“Did Uncle Ash give you this ring behind my back?” She mumbled.Violet's thoughts went back to the events that happened on the Island.If she hadn't been busy exchanging the rings with Asher, Mimi wouldn't have gotten lost in that sandstorm.Then Clyde wouldn't have found her, and it wouldn't have led to all this.Thinking about it brought so many regrets to her heart.If only she could change the hands of time, then she'd take precautions and do all she could to make sure Mimi didn't meet Clyde. “Uhm, you can just remove the ring and then it's over between you and Uncle Ash, right, Mummy?”Mimi's suggestion had her fluttering her eyes in disbel
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Violet's expression darkened, his words hitting the right spot directly. She struggled to keep in her rage, controlling herself from yelling. “That's very interesting coming from someone who never wanted her in the first place.” Surprised at the calmness in her tone, Violet smiled when Clyde's scoff sounded. Wasn't he shameless for saying that?If his medications had worked on her, would her baby even be in existence?What right did he have to question her about Mimi's safety? “Whatever you say, Violet Harris…” The man grumbled in a disapproving tone. “Just so you know, I won't allow the same thing to happen again. My daughter stays with me from now on.”The heck!Clyde hung up immediately after saying that.He had to be kidding!No way!There was no way he would just take Mimi from her. She dialed that number again, but he didn't answer the call. Violet was almost consumed with anxiety, afraid that the heartless man meant what he said. When she tried the second time, however,
Last Updated : 2025-01-19Too Late, Ex-husband 33. A Gold-digger
The security men's grips were too tight, giving her no room for movement.Violet couldn't believe what was happening.Were these people in their right minds?How could they seize her just because she resembled someone who had stolen from them?Wasn't it ridiculous?“Hey, let me go! Let go!” She shouted.But no one was listening to her screams. The customers scowled and the sales ladies looked ready to gang up against her as the bodyguards dragged her in a random direction. As much as she struggled, Violet couldn't break free. And added to the hunger in her stomach, she was suddenly lightheaded from the constant push and pull. “Let go of me!”“Hey, Guys! Stop!” Suddenly, a loud voice sounded. A plump middle-aged man dressed in a dark business suit appeared, striding towards them. “So you have caught the thief.”“Yes, Manager. This lady looks exactly like her,” answered the bodyguards who immediately stopped walking.The man approached, scrutinizing Violet from head to toe.Shaking h
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A gold-digger.That word reminded her of a lot of things, especially that day five years ago. Funny how this was the second time someone was calling her that.What an irony that Clyde happened to be present now.Did he also recall that?Was that why he seemed so angry? After all, he'd also labeled her with the same name.The Manager must have sensed the danger also, and he trailed off, his body shaking like a leaf. “M- Mister, please stay out of this. I need to teach her a lesson.”“How about I teach you one first?” Clyde glared at him before moving a finger in the air. In the next second, three bodyguards came inside and grabbed the Manager. “What's the punishment befitting someone who bullied Mrs. Crawford?” He snorted.The bodyguards glanced at each other, and they nodded concurrently as if communicating silently. They started dragging the Manager out whose expression was as pale as a sheet of paper.The man let out a loud scream, bawling his eyes out. “M- Mrs. Crawford? Are yo
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…At MJ Corporation. Why was it so difficult to focus?Why was his heart beating in an uneven rhythm?Asher couldn't get any work done.A simple signature had become so difficult, taking up at least one hour.Now and then, he'd find his mind wandering off to this morning.Clyde Crawford.Violet.And Mimi.No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't envision himself inside the same frame.Was he being too insecure?Was he letting Clyde’s statement intimidate him?“Mr. Sydney, the meeting will start in five minutes.” His assistant walked in, holding a stack of documents. He placed them on his desk, checking out the previous ones he brought. When he noticed that he'd only put his signature on three documents, the assistant gave him a worried look. “Mr. Sydney-”“I know what you'll ask.” Asher stopped him, sighing in defeat. “Yes. I'm not fine.”Asher didn't know why he was speaking this out.He'd probably look like a coward.But he rarely hid anything from his assistant.Most of the time
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…At The Amusement Park. Violet panted heavily, holding her knees as she struggled to catch her breath.Mimi had run off again, and it was so difficult to catch up with her.Well, she gave up!The workers were by her side, protecting her anyway as she jumped from one fun ride to another.But actually,Mimi wasn't the only person she wanted to catch up with. If only she could get close to Clyde and drag him to a corner, then she was going to give him a piece of her mind. Yet, ever since they arrived at the Amusement Park, the man seemed to be avoiding her intentionally.He was either making a phone call or having fun with Mimi.To say that the duo had left her out was an understatement. Violet felt like a complete stranger, standing in the middle of nowhere.Urgh!Groaning in frustration, she let go of the idea of chasing after them and dragged her feet to the carousel ride. As she sat on one of the horse statues, her breathing gradually turned to normal and she watched them from a
Last Updated : 2025-01-20Too Late, Ex-husband 37. His Whole World
Tension filled the air, and a deep silence fell across the place.As if time had stopped, the men went into a glaring battle, each throwing daggers with their eyes. Staring back and forth from one man to another, Violet sighed exasperatedly.They weren't about to get into a fight, were they?Well, she wouldn't be surprised if they did. The desire to tear each other apart was evident in their eyes. The unspoken tension was louder than the fiercest scream. “Daddy…” Mimi shifted in Clyde's arms, the little girl obviously unaware of the tension between both men.Her interruption came in handy as both men instantly retained their normal expressions.“Since Uncle Ash is here, why don't we have fun together? Uhm, Daddy, I'm also hungry.”“Mm. We'll go to the nearest restaurant outside the Park,” Clyde suggested, offering her a smile and patting her head.Violet didn't like that idea.What if Clyde left the amusement park with her baby and never came back? She couldn't just follow them wh
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~Cursing under his breath, Clyde tugged at his necktie, yanking it off as he returned to the bedroom.The place was empty.Violet must still be inside the closet.Well, he'd think twice before approaching her now.Who knew if another bottle of perfume would be thrown at him? He removed his jacket and then his bloodied shirt and tossed them in the trash. The metallic stench from Cora's blood lingered, and he wrinkled his nose, fighting the urge to belch.Clyde stripped out of his entire clothes. He needed a long warm bath to get the dirt off him. Damnit! He couldn't believe how much blood she had lost. He still couldn't believe that Violet did that to her as well. Stepping into the bathroom, Clyde headed straight to the shower. He turned the tap on, letting the warm water fall on him, the effect gradually soothing his nerves. When he closed his eyes, his mind flashed back to the scene inside the closet. Heaven knew how much he wanted her, and how much he meant his words. The
Too Late, Ex-husband 57. Their Promise
~Clyde hadn't left the building yet when a piercing scream tore through the silent atmosphere.He came to a halt in the hallway, frowning. That voice. Was that scream from the room he just came out from or was it just his imagination?The realization that Violet might be in trouble had him turning on his heels and hurrying back. The closer he got to that room, the louder the screams became.“Violet!” He called out but nobody answered.His heart beating with devastation, Clyde headed straight to the closet- and a perfume bottle came flying in his direction, missing his face by only a few inches.“Honey, you're here. Please help! Save me from this crazy woman!” Cora sat on the floor in a corner, trembling and holding her bloodied forehead. The person who had thrown the perfume bottle was none other than Violet.What was going on?Five minutes had not passed since he left this place, yet a lot had already happened. “Violet, what's going on?” Violet rolled her eyes, picking up anoth
Too Late, Ex-husband 56. Prove His Loyalty
Violet stiffened up, holding her breath. She dared not to turn back, due to their proximity. His question was out of the blue.Was it even necessary?“State a single reason why I should,” She murmured, staring at his reflection through the standing mirror. For a man who had cheated right in front of her, should there be any other reasons why she should give him her trust? She wasn't a fool. Violet wasn't a kid either. Five years ago, she knew what she saw, and she knew that he already knew she'd discovered. “My relationship with Cora isn't as you think.” Staring at her reflection too, he snaked his arm around her waist, holding her close to him.Violet struggled between ignoring his touch and focusing on his words. Who would even believe that?“Violet…” Clyde went on. “I still want us to be a couple… I mean it-”“I no longer want to be with you,” she whispered. “Is that too hard to digest?”And what the hell was he doing? Clyde leaned forward, holding her waist with his other
Too Late, Ex-husband 55. Trust Him
Violet gulped, cowering until her back was pressed to the wall.Did she embarrass him?Well, that was exactly what she'd planned. She not only planned to embarrass him but also make his family despise her so much that they couldn't stand her sight.But the heartless man just had to foil her plan.Violet didn't see the kiss coming.She never expected him to turn the situation in his favor.“Violet Harris, tell me how I should deal with you.”He was too close, his intimidating presence suffocating the atmosphere. Rage was obvious in his eyes, boiling like a volcano.As much as she tried, Violet couldn't compose herself, his dangerous presence making her shudder. She swallowed before opening her mouth. “Did I do something wrong, Mr. Crawford? Do we even know each other?”“You-”“Stop harassing me!” She stuttered. “However I dress or act is none of your business. If you or your family don't like it, is it my fault?”Violet couldn't believe she was stepping on the Lion’s tail despite ba
Too Late, Ex-husband 54. Embarrass Him
His eyes had to be seeing wrong.Clyde sprang to his feet, shock overwhelming him.That wasn't Violet and her friend.It definitely wasn't Mimi standing with them. Where was the limo he'd sent to pick them up?And where exactly was Cora?They not only arrived in a taxi, they were wearing faded jeans and blouses, and his daughter wore just another jumpsuit.Their makeup was more horrible than anything he'd ever seen. What the hell was happening?“Oh, my God! Oh, my God! Who are they?”“Who invited these kinds of people?”“Are they beggars?”“Who allowed them in here?”Clyde's eyes darkened, a fit of rage suddenly boiling inside him. Indeed, they looked like beggars, especially Violet whose hair was so messy and unkempt.Was this what Cora had been trying to warn her about? This cunning woman!“Becca, I hope this is not your daughter-in-law and granddaughter.” Olivia clicked her tongue. “Tsk, if not, your family's reputation ends here.”“O- Of course, not!” Rebecca exclaimed. “How c
Too Late, Ex-husband 53. Went Overseas
…At The Crawford's Family Mansion.The whole family was ready as well as the servants. The extended family literally.Clyde didn't expect the news to spread so fast. When he arrived home, he didn't look forward to seeing this crowd.The vast dining table was filled to the brim with various delicacies, and the whole family sat on the chairs surrounding it.His nephews, cousins, aunties, and uncles; literally, everyone was here. He should have seen this coming when his grandfather sounded very happy on the phone.This crowd was too much though.What if Violet and Mimi weren't prepared for this?Wouldn't they scare them off? “Oh, I assure you, Becca, your granddaughter's gonna be a beauty just like you.” His Aunt, Natalie, sat beside his mother, showering praises on her. “I'm just worried that she'll be too smart for her age.”“Isn't that a good thing?” His mother chortled. “My granddaughter must have the best qualities.”“Right!” Clyde’s father butted in. “In the next fifteen to tw
Too Late, Ex-husband 52. Their Plan
She walked over and took Mimi away from the cunning lady.The little girl only looked more confused, glancing between her and Cora. “Mummy…”“Hey, Dear. How about we go down and get something to eat after washing up?” Violet asked.She wasn't a fool to eat anything offered by Cora. Seriously, she didn't know what Clyde was thinking.“But there's food, Mummy…” Mimi pointed towards the large table. “I think Aunt Cora wants us to eat them.”Violet nodded, smiling at the girl. “But Mummy plans to feed you all your favorites. None of them are here-”“Mummy, you're amazing!” Mimi's confusion gave way to happiness the moment she heard about her favorite foods.Convincing her baby was a piece of cake. Violet couldn't tell her baby outrightly that Cora was a bad person because her foolish father trusted the lady. Minutes later, Freya emerged from the bathroom wearing a towel. “Great! Food is here and…”It only took a single glance from Violet for Freya to understand what was happening.She
Too Late, Ex-husband 51. Silly Ideas
~Her smile was too fake.It was more menacing than kind.Who was she kidding?If Violet didn't know the girl's true color, she would have almost believed that her intentions were genuine. Oh, goodness! How she wished she could smack Clyde on the head.Did he leave them in Cora's care to humiliate her?Wasn't that man unbelievable?Of all people…“Food will be ready soon,” Cora announced, her lips stretching into a smile. “Please feel at home, Girls. I'll be back in a jiffy.”Then she went ahead to pat Mimi's hair before leaving.Violet could finally breathe normally.She'd been trying so hard to keep in her rage from having to see Cora's face. “I don't like her, Vi,” Freya whispered to her the moment Cora left. “Her actions are too forced.”Even a child would know that Cora was only faking it.Violet didn't miss the anger and hate in her eyes.She didn't miss the jealousy in her eyes when she took Mimi from the bodyguard. Well, she was more worried about her baby than Cora. Mimi
Too Late, Ex-husband 50. Another Man's Ring
…Inside The Hotel. Cora sighed, leaning against the window, her gaze fixed on the scenery below.How funny!How devastating! How ridiculous!So Clyde hadn't been kidding with her. He really had found Violet.Not only that, but that wench had a child!?Wasn't her whole life a joke then?Would she be able to believe her reality anymore?Thinking she was far ahead and could handle the situation, Cora had never looked forward to this sudden blow.When Clyde had informed her on the phone, she wished she was dreaming. At first, she'd been confused. After all, the man only went to the point, telling her that he was bringing Violet and his daughter to IvoryHills.She should be prepared. She should help them get ready!Oh, she would.Folding her hands, her lips twitched, curling up slightly at the end. Violet Harris. She'd underestimated her once more. Who would ever expect that she'd been carrying a Crawford heiress when she ran away? An heiress… a child for the Crawford family. No! I
