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: EPILOGUE II“Man, you need to lower your ego to match your dick.”“Calling it a dick is offensive, almost-teenager.”“I’ll tell Gabe you’re talking to me inappropriately, using the word ‘cock.’”“I’ll say you’re lying.”“He knows I don’t lie. I say everything I think, even when I don’t want to. It’s one of my limitations. Now let’s go downstairs—everyone’s probably waiting.”Jorel got up, leaving my pillow out of place. I fixed it.“How are your college grades?” I asked.“I’m doing awful in programming.”“Still?” I asked as we left my room.“I hadn’t seen this picture before.” He stopped, staring at a framed photo on the wall from Gabe and Olivia’s latest trip to Miami.“They plan to fill the hallway with photos from their world travels. I think it’s cool. For people who started with a photoshopped picture!”“About programming,” he looked at me, “it’d suck to fail again.”“How do you fail something you studied last semester?”“Like you, I’m a prodigy with my own limitations.”Sometimes I wondered
Last Updated: 2025-09-23
Chapter: EPILOGUE IEPILOGUE**ISABELLE’S POV**I was staring at the will Olivia wrote, now open and framed on the wall to the right of the floating staircase.“This is so tacky!” Jorel whispered in my ear.I jumped. “You scared me!”“Hmm, you get scared by anything?”“Of course. Who wouldn’t be scared by your ugly face?”“Ugly face?” He laughed, his perfectly aligned teeth flashing as he grinned. “That’s not what people say. Even your sister always thought I was better-looking than Gabe.”“You’re not better-looking than Gabe!” I rolled my eyes, making a face.“Well, since we know you have no taste, your opinion doesn’t count. I’ve slept with half the women in Noriah!”“Want me to clap?” I asked, incredulous. “That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard. Besides you saying the frame Gabe had made for Olivia’s will is tacky.”“I’ve practically memorized this crap: ‘I know we’ll face all storms, but in the end, we’ll be together,’” he mocked, making faces that had me laughing. “‘You’ll break me, but t
Last Updated: 2025-09-23
Chapter: THE WEDDING II“What words?”“The ones about loving and honoring me forever,” I said, feeling like I did years ago.“I, Gabe Clifford, take you, Olivia Abertton Clifford, as my lawful wife,” he said, pulling a thick, gleaming ring from his pocket, shining brighter than the sunset over the lake. “I promise to be faithful, to love and respect you, in joy and sorrow, in sickness and health, in wealth and poverty, for all the days of our lives, until death do us part.” He slid the ring onto my finger.“Gabe Clifford, from the moment I saw you, I knew you were the iceberg and I was the Titanic. I never doubted you’d break me… but I knew it’d be worth every second. You broke me… and pieced me back together, making me whole like never before. I have 20 years less life expectancy than most because of my diabetes. I’m not someone who can put things off. You filled every ‘X’ in my life… and every plan I have, I want to fulfill with you. Today, I know vows are more than just words.”“Want me to redo them?” he
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Chapter: THE WEDDING ITHE WEDDING**OLIVIA’S POV**“You all look gorgeous!” Jai praised.“I’m the prettiest, right? I’m the bride!” I teased.“That’s not fair! Of course he’ll say yes—you’re his sister twice over,” Rita complained.“At least now I have a double brother too, like you two,” I said.Jai sighed. “It’s so good to know that, despite all the awful things our parents did, we have each other.”“And we’re honest, good people,” Isabelle added.“Do you still think it was my mom who killed our dad?” Rita asked.“It’s pretty clear to me… from what Rowan told me,” I said. “But we’ll never have proof, will we? Rose covered her tracks perfectly. Why didn’t I consider that when she showed us she had his phone?”“Who, no matter how cold, walks into a crime scene where their husband of a lifetime lies dead and remembers to grab his phone from his pocket?” Rita pointed out.“Apparently, it’s not that uncommon. Remember Monica’s phone disappearing from her bag the day of the accident? Someone got rid of it beca
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Chapter: THE LAST LOOK IN THE MIRROR II“I did it because I’ve always loved you.”“Thank you… for everything.”“I could’ve done more… All I did was bring you into my home, living with a man who exposed you to alcohol, gambling, and anything that could feed addiction.”“You did your best. You’re not to blame for others’ actions. I know how much you both suffered because of our father’s cruelty, his monstrosity… and our mother’s neglect. I… I think I’m grateful for being ignored by them. Being abandoned in my own home somehow protected me.”“You’re probably right,” I agreed.“That’s why I never want to fall in love,” Jorel said. “This crap about kids, marriage, love… it destroys people.”“You just need the right person to change your mind,” Aneliese looked at him. “And I’m sure you’ll find them, Jorel.”“I’m thinking of changing my name to Jor-El.”“Jor-El?” She raised her eyebrows, confused.“You’ve been hanging out too much with the almost-teenager,” I noted. “And it’s not doing you any good.”---**OLIVIA’S POV**I looked
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Chapter: THE LAST LOOK IN THE MIRROR ITHE LAST LOOK IN THE MIRROR**GABE’S POV**“Before coming here, I stopped by the hospital,” Aneliese sighed. “Rowan’s still in the ICU. His chances of survival are slim—mortality rates for cases like his are between 85% and 99%. The doctor called him an ‘immediate survivor,’ meaning he made it to the hospital alive, unlike most who die instantly. They said he only survived because the bullet didn’t cross both cerebral hemispheres. The .22 caliber caused less massive damage, and he got quick treatment. But if he survives, he’ll have permanent damage.”“What kind?” I asked.“The doctor doesn’t know yet; they’re still waiting on test results. Possible outcomes include hemiplegia or tetraplegia, loss of speech, epilepsy, dementia, or cognitive decline. They haven’t ruled out hearing loss, and they’re checking if the shot damaged the occipital lobes.”“What’s that?” Jorel asked.“The optic nerve, which could lead to blindness. Hearing loss is possible too, along with dysphagia, meaning he
Last Updated: 2025-09-23
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'
Last Updated: 2022-11-15
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
Last Updated: 2022-11-15
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