Bernice Stephen used to have the most perfect life, or at least she thought she did. That all came to a screeching halt when she discovered her husband, Fed, was having an affair with her sister, Melissa. After her parents went bankrupt, Fed forced her to sign the divorce papers. After this, Fed and Melissa arranged Bernice's death together. Apparently, the hand of fate had its way. Bernice was taken back to the day Melissa meddled into her marriage a year ago. This time, Bernice was determined to leave her rotten marriage. But before she can, she must avoid the layers of traps set by Melissa and Fed. What's even more shocking was that her plan for revenge led her to an even more dangerous, charismatic and mysterious wealthy man, Christian Miller. Her brother-in-law seemed ready to be her ally, and more...
View MoreFedThe warm, fragrant bathwater enveloped us as I held Melissa's supple body against me. Trailing my fingers along her silky skin, I reveled in the afterglow of our passionate lovemaking. Her lithe form fit so perfectly in my arms, like she was made just for me.I nuzzled her neck, inhaling her intoxicating scent. "Mmm, has Bernice not returned to her parents' home yet?" I murmured, nibbling her earlobe.Melissa let out a sultry laugh that sent shivers down my spine. She arched back against me, her pert breasts glistening with bathwater. "No, the poor baby had a big fight with mommy and daddy. She's been crying on Cathy's shoulder for days now. Her parents look absolutely miserable."She turned to smirk at me, eyes gleaming with wicked delight. "It's pathetic. That little bombshell I dropped worked like a charm...Bernice must absolutely loathe them now."Pride and lust surged through me at her words. My devious minx, so brilliant at stirring up chaos. I captured her lips in a searing
BerniceAs I walked my mother to her car, a mix of emotions swirled within me. The weight of the revelations and the exhaustion from the emotional confrontations had taken their toll, but a glimmer of hope and determination kept me going."Bernie, are you sure you don't want to come home with me?" my mother asked, concern etched on her face. "I understand if you're still upset with your father and me, but please know that we love you and want to make things right."I pulled her into a tight embrace, trying to convey the love and forgiveness I felt. "Mom, don't worry. I'm not angry anymore. I just need some time to process everything and discuss some things with Cathy. I promise I'll come home soon, and we'll have a proper talk with Dad."Relief washed over her features as she returned my hug. "Okay, sweetheart. Take all the time you need. We'll be waiting for you."As I watched her car disappear down the street, a pair of strong arms wrapped around me from behind. Startled, I spun aro
BerniceI looked at my mother, really looked at her, "I'm sorry," I said softly, my voice thick with emotion. "Mom. I'm sorry for what happened to Aunt Lilian, for the pain you and Dad have been through. I know you love all your family very much."My mother's eyes shimmered, "Oh, Bernie. We never wanted to burden you with this. We thought we were protecting you, keeping you safe from the mistakes of the past."I smiled sadly, "I understand. But Mom, there's something you need to know."Cathy and Taylor exchanged a glance, a silent conversation passing between them. "We'll give you two some privacy," Taylor said, standing up from the table. "If you need us, we'll be right outside."I nodded gratefully, watching as they slipped out of the room. Then I turned back to my mother, taking a deep breath to steady myself,"Fed didn't just deceive me on just Charile thing."Her eyes widened, "What? But I thought... Fed...He loves you so…"I shook my head, a mirthless laugh escaping my lips. "It
BerniceI stood frozen in the doorway, my mother's desperate eyes locking onto mine. The betrayal that had built up over years surged forward, threatening to choke me. Anger, betrayal, confusion - they all battled for dominance, leaving me feeling raw and exposed. "Bernice, please," my mother implored, her voice breaking. "Let me explain. There's so much you don't know."I felt the weight of her words pressing down on me. "Explain what? How you and Dad lied to me? How you helped Fed manipulate me? Or maybe about all the secrets you've kept hidden for years?"She flinched, but her grip on my arm tightened. "It's not as simple as you think. There are things you don't understand, things we've been trying to protect you from.""Protect me?" I spat, pulling my arm free. "You call this protection? Do you have any idea what I've been through?"My mother looked away, tears streaming down her face. "We were trying to do what was best for you. We never wanted to hurt you." I saw mom flinched at
BerniceI watched in awe as Taylor confronted the man who had been harassing me, his voice calm but firm. "Sir, I suggest you walk away now. Your actions constitute sexual harassment, and I won't hesitate to take legal action against you."The man's face paled, his bravado crumbling under Taylor's unwavering gaze. With a muttered curse, he slunk away, disappearing into the shadows of the bar.Taylor turned to me, his eyes dark with concern. "Bernice, are you okay? Did he hurt you?"I shook my head, the room spinning slightly with the motion. "No, I'm fine. Just a bit shaken up." I tried to stand, my legs wobbling beneath me, but Taylor's strong hands steadied me."Easy there," he said softly, guiding me back onto the barstool. "You've had quite a bit to drink."I blinked up at him, my mind still foggy with alcohol and shock. "Taylor, what are you doing here? How did you find me?"He sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Cathy called me. She heard about what happened with your pare
BerniceI lunged forward, grabbing Melissa's hand in a desperate attempt to keep her from walking away. "What do you mean? What secrets?" I demanded, my voice rising with each word. "You can't just say something like that and leave!"Melissa wrenched her hand from my grasp, her perfectly manicured nails leaving angry red marks on my skin. She smirked, a cruel twist of her lips that made my stomach churn. "Oh, but I can, dear sister. And I will. You see, I've waited a long time for this moment. To see you brought low, to watch as your perfect little world crumbles around you."She leaned in close, her breath hot against my ear. "I'm not going to tell you a thing. Not yet. Not until I've reclaimed everything that's rightfully mine. Until then, I want you to suffer. To drown in your own suspicions and pain."With that, she turned on her heel and strutted away, leaving me standing there, my mouth agape and my mind reeling. I watched as she got into her sleek black car and sped off, the ti
BerniceI turned to my parents, my heart pounding in my chest. "Why?" I demanded, my voice shaking. "Why would you lie to me like this? Why would you help Fed deceive me?"My mother wrung her hands, tears shimmering in her eyes. "Bernice, honey, we thought we were doing what was best for you. We just wanted you to be happy.""Happy?" I scoffed, a bitter laugh escaping my lips. "You thought I'd be happy living a lie? Marrying a man who manipulated me from the very beginning?"My father held up his hands, his voice pleading. "Bernice, please try to understand. When you and Charlie first got together, we had concerns. We didn't know him well, and you were so young. Fed seemed like a good match, from a respected family...""So you thought it was okay to let him pretend to be Charlie?" I asked incredulously. "To let me believe he was my long-lost love? How could you do that to me?""It was a misunderstanding," my mother insisted. "Melissa told us it was all a mix-up, that Fed wasn't trying
BerniceFed's arms tightened around me like a vice, his exaggerated display of affection making my skin crawl. "Oh, Bernie, I've missed you so much," he gushed, his voice dripping with false sincerity. "I've been so busy with work lately, I know I've neglected you. I'm so sorry, honey."I could taste bile in the back of my throat as I extracted myself from his embrace, my entire body recoiling from his touch. How dare he put on this charade in front of my parents, acting like the doting husband when I knew the truth of his vile nature?"Fed, what are you doing here?" I asked, my voice cold and flat.He blinked, a flicker of irritation crossing his features before he smoothed it over with a saccharine smile. "I came to bring you home, of course. Your parents were worried sick about you, disappearing like that without a word."I glanced over at my parents, seeing the confusion and concern etched on their faces. Fed had them wrapped around his finger, just like he always did. But not any
BerniceChristian reached over, his hand finding mine under the table and giving it a reassuring squeeze. "We'll get to the bottom of this," he said, his voice low and intense. "One way or another, we'll find out what EcoBuild is hiding and bring them to justice."I met his gaze, feeling a rush of warmth and gratitude washed over me. "I know we will," I said softly. "Together."Taylor cleared his throat, drawing our attention back to him. "In the meantime," he said, his tone businesslike, "I'll help investigate EcoBuild's employees, financial status, and any legal disputes they've been involved in," he said, his voice steady and confident. "If there's anything shady going on, I'll find it."Christian, not to be outdone, quickly chimed in. "I can take responsibility for finding out where EcoBuild's factory is located and who its real owner is. I have some contacts in the industry who might be able to shed some light on the situation."Cathy grinned, rubbing her hands together in antici
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