CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE - WILL YOU MARRY ME AGAIN?Amelia's POV"Lucian," I whispered, "Are you saying... are you saying that Drake... that he's killed them?"Lucian's silence was more damning than any words could have been. I felt a cold sweat break out on my skin. To be honest, I knew of Drake's dubious ways in business but... This? To think that he.."Wait, how long has this been going on? We've been married since five years. I... I never noticed.""Amelia, according to the dirt we have on him, it's been six years. Which means that he's been doing this even when married to you. He not just killed. He tortured them, as it seems."I swallowed hard. "Why... why would he do that? What purpose could that possibly serve?""You should know that. When you met him, he was so bent on destroying Jeremy right? He'd do anything for power. And control.""But... Lena. The maid. You think he's abusing her too?"Lucian nodded. "It's likely. Drake has a pattern. I think he preys on those who can't fight
CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR - THEY WERE SEXUALLY ABUSEDAmelia's POVLucian paused, his dark eyes darting between me and Seraphina, who was smirking. I sighed and reached for the first button of his shirt. My fingers shook as I undid it, and he watched me closely, breathing steadily despite the blood that was soaking his sleeve. Moving closer, my hands brushed against his chest as I worked my way down the buttons. When I finally pulled the shirt off, I tossed it onto the desk and turned toward the door. "Where are you going?" Seraphina asked.“Getting the first aid kit,” I didn't bother to glance back at her. “I need to tend to his wound.”“Forget about Lucian. It’s just a scratch.”I halted, turning back to her. “Just a scratch? You threw a knife at him! It hurt him.”With a dramatic sigh, she said, “Amelia, have you learned nothing? If you want to be part of this world, you need to think and act like us.”She walked over to the desk, picked up the knife, and my stomach churned as I watched
CHAPTER TWENTY THREE - TAKE YOUR SHIRT OFF, LUCIANAmelia's POVI was pacing around the room like a caged animal would, as my mind raced a million miles a minute. My hands trembled even as I couldn't stop fidgeting.Okay... I took a deep breath. Jeremy knows about one kid. Just one. He has no clue I had twins for him. That's a start, right? It'll make things easier. Maybe.I grabbed my head, trying to calm the storm inside me, when my phone buzzed on the desk. I moved to pick it up, but then I heard murmurs from the office opposite mine.Some staff were whispering. "Did you see her? Kissing the boss on her first day." One of them said. Another chimed in, "No shame at all. Who does that? Probably slept her way up to this position."I winced. Why? Why did people who knew nothing about me feel the need to assume? I turned to Isadora, who was sitting at her desk and ignoring my existence. She hadn't even glanced at me once. Sharing an office with her was nauseating. I'd have to talk to L
CHAPTER TWENTY TWO - I WANT MY SON OR WE GO TO COURT AMELIA'S POV At the door, stood Jeremy and beside him was his wife. What I felt at the moment wasn't guilt, but embarrassment. I'd just been caught, in an open-mouthed kiss with Lucian Moreno in the confines of his office. Great. Just great. I slowly stepped away from Lucian and tucked my hair behind my ears. My eyes went from Lucian to Jeremy and the woman beside him. I wondered what they were doing here. Lucian smiled sinisterly, one that held me in a daze. He stalked forward and extended his hand to Jeremy. I watched the men shake hands with an amused expression on my face. Jeremy had no fucking idea that he was shaking hands with his doom. The man who would one day bring him to his knees. I smiled at the thought of that. This could be so interesting. "I got the text from your mother, Jeremy. It says her beloved daughter-in-law would like to work in my company... How bright of her to give me orders." Lucian said, he lo
CHAPTER TWENTY ONE - CAUGHT IN A KISS AT THE OFFICE!Amelia's POV“Why does he need Lena?” I masked my confusion with a forced smile as I took in Drake's appearance. Dressed for work, he looked ready to leave, and I wondered why he needed to see her. “It’s fine. If she’s not here, don’t worry about it. Take care, okay?” He leaned in to plant a kiss on my cheek, said his goodbyes, and walked away. I lingered, watching him leave, then wiped the spot where he had kissed me. Gross.“Lena, you can come out now. He’s gone!” I called out.Lena appeared with a weak smile, her gaze flickering away from mine. I gathered up the clothes I had discarded on my bed. “Get me something to eat. I’ll change and meet you downstairs,” I instructed, waving her off.“Yes, ma’am,” she replied, nodding.Once she left, I slipped into my outfit and decided to glam up a bit for my first day. After putting on my heels, I snapped a few pictures, though I wasn’t usually one for taking selfies. But for some reason,
CHAPTER TWENTY - LENAAmelia's POV I frowned as I recalled the events of last night. Drake had tried to kiss me. And I didn't let him, so he kissed my cheek instead. I was scared he'd catch on to my fake honesty since I didn't let him kiss me, but he didn't. He had just apologised and left my room. I rummaged through my closet as I thought about what I'd wear to work today. Scanning the options, a blue dress and a turquoise palazzo pants paired with a black off-the-shoulder top. "I think the pants and top would suit you perfectly, ma'am," Lena said from the door.I grinned. "I know right? It feels like I've been wearing too many dresses. I'll go with your opinion, Lena. And good morning to you," Lena's cheeks flushed. "I'm... sorry ma'am. Good morning,""How was your night?"She nodded. "I slept soundly. So... do you know that I'm working in a new office today?" Her eyes widened slightly. "Really?" "Yes, Lena. Although it's not what I want to do but... I have to do it so I'll ha