CHAPTER 7

Audrey's Pov

Xander escorted me to my father's mansion and I felt a bit irritated by his overprotective attitude, it's not like Amelia will come at me with a knife.

Okay hold that thought she might, but I will expect that from her mother because Amelia might be a little witch but her mother is the destructive one.

The car halted and I opened the door proceeding to step out when I felt a firm grip on my hand, I turned to see Xander holding me.

“Be careful in there, if it was up to me I would have followed you in but you said you wanted to do this yourself, just call me if anything occurs” He articulated in a serious tone then he did something out of the ordinary.

He pressed a chaste kiss on my forehead and I froze in shock, I wasn't expecting him to be this worried or concerned about my wellbeing, our marriage is based on me using him for revenge so I didn't get why he seemed so cool about it.

Still lost in my head I headed inside my father's house and the moment I walked in it felt as if I was interrupting something, the scenario in front of me made me halt in my tracks.

Amelia was sitting beside my father while Zachary was holding some papers and forcing a pen into my father's hand while he was asleep on the couch, “Is this how you intend to achieve your goal?” I chuckled as Zachary jerked in shock and moved a step back while Amelia jerked up at the sound of my voice.

“Oh Sissy, I missed you too. You didn't tell me your Xander has such a beautiful mansion” I smirked as her face turned pale, ”He.. He took you to his house?” She looked like she was going to burst, “Well yes, I'm his wife in case you forgot” I tutted as my dad stirred and opened his eyes.

“Audrey my dear, is that you?” Eric asked and I walked to stand in front of him, Zachary moved away from me and I ignored the sting I still felt, this idiot betrayed me and he was acting like I was the villain here.

Maybe I am, and I will torture him until he knows his place is beneath me.

“Yes father, I came to collect my stuff and see how you are doing. Have you eaten anything for breakfast?” I crunch down to check his pulse.

“Breakfast isn't ready yet, your mother is still in the kitchen” He replied and smiled at my appearance, while I wondered what my stepmother was doing in the kitchen when we have three chefs, “I can see that young man is taking good care of you” He complimented and I blushed when I remembered how worried he looked while I left the car.

“Yes, Father” I put my hands on his shoulder and Xander's guards were already getting my things from upstairs. I wish I could take my study along with me too but I can't.

The least I could do is get new books and work in my bedroom. I don't want to ask Xander if I could have one that would be pretty demanding of me.

“I just caught your daughter and her boyfriend trying to get your fingerprint on a pen, I don't know what they plan on using it to do but you can ask them yourself”

Eric glowered at the both of them while Zachary hid the paper behind his back, “That is not true father, she is lying” Amelia denied wearing her fake innocent mask.

I felt rage as I walked towards Zachary and ripped the papers from the hand behind his back, “Then how do you explain this!” I shoved my hand inside his pocket and he tried struggling with me but I got the pen before he could stop me.

“And this! Huh?” I tore the papers into shreds not interested in knowing what it was about, I already knew they wanted all my assets but trying to use my father's fingerprint on a pen to forge his signature was just petty and stupid.

“You--”

I didn't let her finish before I landed my palm on her stupid face, a resounding slap echoed in the room and her hair stuck to her left cheek with a red handprint on it.

This is my father, not hers. I have always treated her like my sister and I did all I could. Only for her to betray me and try to tarnish the reputation I worked so hard to build.

Her mother came rushing out of the kitchen when she heard the sound, “You shameless slut, you still have the guts to show your face here” She fumed and I roll my eyes at her dramatic attitude, Amelia quickly rushed to meet with her mother while Zachary also followed her like a lap dog.

“I'm also delighted to see you mother, and please warn your daughter to stay away from what is mine. She has taken my boyfriend. She can have him, but I won't tolerate her trying to forcefully take what is mine or else... I won't be so nice” I threatened harshly.

“It is not yours, it was meant for me!” Amelia yelled in tears and I chuckled at her stupidity, “Seriously? Alright show me your father or you can ask your mother” I taunted and she screamed hysterically in anger.

“Enough! All of you!” My father's voice thundered and I shut my mouth immediately, I didn't even remember he was still in the room.

“Audrey please stay with us for breakfast, I want us to discuss and settle our differences as a family,” Eric said in a calm tone this time and my anger faded instantly, my father might be strict but he is also loving and caring.

Just then Amelia's face turned white and Zachary started glaring at something behind me, I heard light but firm footsteps, and before I could turn to find out who it was, a strong hand encircled my waist and I flinched when I recognized the familiar scent.

“Good morning, father-in-law” He bowed slightly and I lifted my gaze to stare into his eyes, what is he doing here?

He leaned closer and my heart skipped a beat as he pressed his lips on mine.

“Hey love, what did I miss?” He asked affectionately and this time I turned into a statue.