The sweet revenge of a heartless CEO - Clifford Empire
THE REVENGE OF THE HEARTLESS CEO
Olivia Abertton is sweet, funny, and caring, the “apple of her father’s eye,” Ernest Abertton, despite being the daughter of an extramarital affair.
Gabe Clifford is the CEO of the world’s largest pharmaceutical company. Intelligent, cunning, a heartless man capable of anything to get what he wants.
He spent years plotting his revenge against the Aberttons.
She remained kind and joyful, even as everything around her seemed to crumble.
He wanted to destroy her to savor every tear of Ernest Abertton, the man he devoted his life to making suffer.
She was in love with his brother.
He spun the web, and she was the prey.
What Gabe didn’t know was that revenge could be far sweeter than he imagined. Olivia, in turn, never imagined someone could be as unscrupulous and heartless as that man.
A desire for revenge greater than anything.
A woman determined to change her fate.
A marriage treated as a business deal.
He used her as a tool for revenge against the man he hated most. He just didn’t expect that meeting her would be his worst punishment.
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Chapter: THERE’S NOTHING I CAN DO FOR YOU (II)Yes, my mother’s death led me to happiness. How could I blame my father for anything when he was incredible once he took me in and brought me to the Abertton home? He was the most important thing in my life. No matter his flaws, past mistakes, or future ones, Ernest Abertton was my savior, the man who taught me about care, love, and safety. Before him, I didn’t even know what school was. I learned to read and write in the homes I passed through. That man gave me a real life. Anyone who hurt him hurt me—we were inseparable. I saw Gabe’s hand rest on the glass, his gaze trying to find mine, lost somewhere between the top floor and the ground. “Why did you do it?” I looked at him. “Depends on what you mean by ‘it.’ If it’s about the coffee, I didn’t think it was that hot, and—” “Do you really think you can hurt me with hot coffee, Gabe?” “What the hell are you talking about?” “My father.” “You always knew he was my target, Stick-Figure.” A tear rolled down my cheek, and Gabe p
Last Updated: 2025-09-13
Chapter: THERE’S NOTHING I CAN DO FOR YOU**OLÍVIA’S POV**I turned my back and came face-to-face with Rose. I walked past her, pretending not to see her. I didn’t owe her explanations about my life, especially now that I no longer lived in her house. If I wanted updates on my father, I’d ask the hospital directly. “Are you just going to turn your back and leave us here?” she asked. “What do you want me to do?” I faced her. “We need money. This hospital is awful.” “Dad seems to be getting good care. What more equipment could they possibly put on him that isn’t already here?” My voice cracked. “We barely have money to pay for this dump, Olívia! You need to arrange a decent place for your father.” “I… I’ll try.” “You can’t just *try*. You need to *do*.” “How did you find out what happened?” “They called me from the hospital. When I got here, he was already like this.” “How do you know he was beaten?” “He was rescued after being brutally attacked by several men. They kicked him, punched him… his right ankle is broken.
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Chapter: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE (II)I came to, dazed. My shirt was off, and Gabe was wiping my chest with it. I tried to get up, but he held me down, forcing me to stay. We didn’t speak, just stared, each lost in our own world. “It wasn’t… that hot!” his voice was weak, his blue eyes still on mine, trying to justify. “The oil was at the boiling point…” I broke, fighting tears, touching my nape. “How did it happen?” “You… threw the coffee!” I stood quickly, unwilling to talk about it. “Where were you just now, Olívia? You weren’t… here!” I snatched my shirt from his hands and forced a smile. “Don’t put out my fire, Gabe! Burn with me!” Gabe stood with difficulty, watching me as I wandered aimlessly. “I didn’t mean to put salt in your coffee! It was… an accident. I must’ve mixed up the sugar and salt.” “I don’t believe you, Olívia. Sometimes I think everything you do is calculated. Other times… I think you can’t be *that* naive after everything you’ve probably been through.” “Want to talk, Gabe? Past, present, f
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Chapter: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE**OLÍVIA’S POV**That morning, I woke early to catch Gabe before he left. Getting him to spend the night at home was a victory, since he rarely showed up. I knew it was because of the kiss in the pool—if you could even call it a kiss, lasting just seconds, enough to feel his warm tongue before he pulled away. I barely slept, my mind racing with everything I wanted to do with Gabe after he touched me in the pool. I dreamed of crème brûlée on his lips, how good it would taste to savor him there. Why did this man affect me so much? Was it those icy blue eyes? Or the arrogant way he treated me, making me want to show him the kindness and love inside me? The truth is, every revenge has a wound behind it—something that hurt deeply, scarred, broke. If Gabe would just let me see his side, I could comfort him if he was justified! Did Rarith give him solace? Did she ease his pain, help him forget the cruelty to live healthily, like a normal person? Or did she egg him on to torment me more t
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Chapter: DON'T TEST ME, OLÍVIA! (II)I stood and took a cold shower. Just thinking of Jorel fucking my wife made me nauseous. I put on underwear and a robe, then lay on the bed, exhausted. It was the work, obviously! I’d spent all day reading contracts on a glaring screen, stressing me out to the point I thought I wanted Olívia Stick-Figure. I’d never been into women like her—plain, predictable, with nothing good to offer. *Just another whore, Gabe. The difference is, if you want to fuck her, you don’t have to pay.* I jolted awake, haunted by the image of Olívia at the bottom of the pool. I got up, raced downstairs, and opened her bedroom door—she wasn’t there. The bed was untouched. Jorel’s face stared back at me from the nightstand, next to hers, like a horror movie frame. I flew down the stairs, nearly falling on the second-to-last step, jumping the last one. The living room was spotless, no trace of a party. I searched every room for Olívia and found nothing. Had she left? Was she in another room, fucking some
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Chapter: DON’T TEST ME, OLÍVIA!Maybe I forgot to tell her how my revenge would unfold. If Olívia thought I’d hurt her directly, she was dead wrong. It was her father I’d target. Enough playing nice—I never was. Why was I taking so long to act? I shouldn’t have distanced myself from her; I should’ve gotten closer to deliver the final blow. I turned around, and she wasn’t in the pool. I scanned the area—she’d vanished. Besides being insipid, odorless, and insignificant, was she invisible too? I approached the pool and saw her at the bottom, her hair fanning out like a flower in the water. My chest tightened, and I dove in, grabbing her tightly. When she didn’t cling back, I realized I might be royally fucked. I pulled her out and laid her on the ground, her body limp, unmoving. “An ambulance!” I shouted with all my strength. “Call a fucking ambulance!” I wasn’t sure anyone heard me. I touched her chest, too panicked to tell if it was my heart or hers beating. “Olívia, talk to me!” I slapped her face, getting no
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Chapter: I Love You, DisqualifiedAs soon as I entered the room, accompanied by the doctor, I saw my father wrapped in a bunch of wires that controlled his every move. She knew how much he hated that situation and the reason why he ran away: everything was repeated, it had happened before.I approached the bed and took his hand, which he squeezed.- I am tired. – He said, eyes closed.- So rest.- It's complicated to know that we won't see each other anymore... - His eyes were still closed - I'll miss you.- No, you won't miss it. But I'll go...- I know I wasn't a perfect father. And for that I apologize. But understand, it was never with bad intentions. I always loved you, no matter how much of a motherfucker I was.- I think everyone has a motherfucking phase in life. The good thing is, we may realize that one day. You did the best you could.- Make every drop of my sweat count ... But don't put North B. above your family like I did.- I will not do that. Don't worry.- Now... Give me a kiss, my son. And go! I don'
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Chapter: Last BreathAs soon as we descended the steps of the side stairs, the ceremony still going on, we went outside.What was my surprise when I found Anya and Breno talking to Nic, while Maria Lua was on her lap, with Be on her lap.I ran over to them, nearly falling, my stiletto heels sinking into the soft grass.I stopped between them and Nic, preventing them from seeing my daughter:- What are you doing here? – I asked, feeling the anger build up inside me.- We... We just came to see the girl. – Anya said.- You can't see her. She is our daughter. – Hector spoke firmly – If you approach again, I will ask for a protective measure against you.- We really just wanted to see the girl. After all, we don't want to have the same end as Daniel. – Breno said.- I don't understand... - I played dumb.- Do you really think we believe that Daniel disappeared or left? He just disappeared from the country.- We don't know about him - I said - And I don't even want to know.- Well, unlike my wife, I know what
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Chapter: PervertI straightened my dress one last time before entering the church. Maria Lua couldn't stand still and I feared that the maid of honor wouldn't make it to the altar, being able to run away or run with the rings anywhere, even if she went after Be, the cat who was wearing a tie, lost in the great hall, full of from people I barely knew.Mandy straightened my dress back and said,- I think you chose a very tight dress, dear. I hope it doesn't tear while you're walking to the sound of the wedding march.- Turn your mouth over there, grandma... It would be a shame.- Mandy, honey, if that happens I'll cut your granddaughter's neck. – Ben said, fanning himself with his hand – I'm so nervous! I think I'm going to have a fit, I swear!- Look at me, Ben - I took his face with both hands and stared into his bright eyes, like two gemstones on clean and completely perfect and well-groomed skin - You deserve every second of it... Enjoy your day, my love. my life.He kissed my lips and we instantly
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Chapter: Face to face- Mama? Maria extended her arms to me.I felt my heart break into a thousand pieces and I went towards her, being pulled into the house. The door closed and Daniel passed the key.- What do you do here? - He asked.Maria Lua followed with her arms towards me and Daniel prevented me from getting close to her. It was enough for her to start crying vehemently.Celine came towards me and handed me the girl:- I hate her crying. She is spoiled and sly.I closed my eyes, smelling her hair coming through my nostrils. Her skin was warm, the blood circulating in her body, her cheeks rosy.She laid her head on my shoulder and stopped crying immediately.- Mom is here, my love.- Daddy? She looked into my eyes.- Dad too! - I said, seeing a smile on her face, the kind that made me lose my mind and donate a kidney without thinking twice.I wiped the tears that were still on her face and asked:- Are you hungry?She nodded in the affirmative.- What the fuck are you doing here? – Daniel immediatel
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Chapter: Who is it?- I agree - Allan said - We have many armed and trained men here. If we don't do something now, it will never be done again.Everyone looked at Hector. He glared at me. I felt that something was bothering him, although I agreed with Allan and my brother.- Speak, Hector... - I went to him, taking his hand, without taking my eyes off his. – What do you think about all this?- I'm afraid for Maria Lua. What if Daniel is also armed? What if you're not alone? What if a stray bullet hits our girl? - I noticed a certain panic in his voice.I hadn't thought of that. And he was right. Of course, the will was to finish off Daniel and everyone who was with him. But my daughter was one of the people under his sway.- We can try to talk - Ben suggested - I hate violence, people! Not that I think we have to give in to the blackmail of this disqualified Daniel, but it doesn't hurt to try to resolve it in peace.- In this case, there's no way to resolve it in peace, Ben. – Anon 1 told him.- We do n
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Chapter: Amore Mio- How did you disappear? There's no way for her to disappear. If you left her in the living room, she must be somewhere... She likes to play hide and seek.I got up and ran down the steep wooden stairs. The room was empty.I went to the glass door that faced the street and it was closed but not locked.- There's no way someone could have entered here... And taken her. - I said uncertainly.- She's not in the kitchen - said the housekeeper - Nor in the rooms on the way there.Hector ran downstairs, tucking a coat into his arms:- We need to look everywhere.- How did you know? – I looked at him.- Ben... He heard everything on the phone. And told me.We started looking around the house. The man in charge of the place also helped, but on the outside. After a while, I already knew that my daughter was not in the house.I stepped out onto the street, feeling my feet on the small, fluffy flakes. That moment was supposed to be so perfect. However, all I felt was my heart wanting to jump out
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