In just one day, Gemma Braun finds out her entire life has been built on lies and deception. From finding her younger sister in bed with her husband to being killed by her own brother. On her death bed, Gemma begs the universe for a chance to deal with everyone who exploited her. When a second chance is granted to her, Gemma vows to deal with all that has hurt her, with Atlanta's wealthiest billionaire by her side, she will bring everyone to their knees before her. ****** “Why are you doing this?” She asked. “Well, let's say we’ll be doing a trade by barter. You give me what I want, I'll give you what you want…” “And what do you have that I want?” the lady before him asked. “Money, power, connection… I've been watching you for a while, Miss Braun. I thought you were docile and gullible and only does what that messed up family of yours asks you to. But after witnessing what you pulled today, my view about you changed…” “What does all these have to do with what I want?” “You want revenge, you want to deal with your sister and that prick for messing with you, you want to deal with that thing you call a brother for everything he has done to you, and your parents, they deserve a share of your rage too, for neglecting you…” “Get married to me, and I'll give you the money and power to get back at them." “What do you gain from this, Mr. Ferguson?” Gemma asked. “A wife…..What do you say to a two year marriage contract. Once the contract ends, you can do what you want with your life, no strings attached,” Derek proposed.
View MoreThe couple didn't bother spending more time at the hospital. The moment Daniel left, they decided to leave too. But Sylvia had something to say.“You took after me, Gemma. We're so alike,” she looked up at Gemma, smiling.Her words seemed to infuriate Gemma whose face was bubbly from the constant taunting from Derek about her little dramatic display, she quickly changed her expression.“Excuse me?” She glanced at Sylvia.“I'm nothing like you. If I were to be like you, I would have commuted suicide long ago. There is absolutely nothing likable about you. You're horrifying and do not deserve to be anyone's mother,” Gemma glared at her.Derek stilled at the harsh words coming from Gemma. It was his first time seeing her this way, it excited and bothered him. After finding out who her family actually were, Gemma seemed to change.“Young lady, I won't stand and watch you talk to your mother like that!” Nathaniel who was hurt by her words on a now sobbing Sylvia was quick to intervene.“An
“Hi, ex. Haven’t seen you for long,” Daniel waved at Gemma and flashed Derek a smile. “You have all the evidence you need. Take her,” he gestured to the cops who were standing just behind him.At his words, one of the cops approached Gemma and stretched out a handcuff, then began rambling about how she has the right to a lawyer and sort.Things were really messy, but Derek, who had dealt with worse, interfered.“On what grounds are you arresting my wife,” he walked over to stand in between Gemma and the cop.“I would appreciate it if you don't stand in the way of our job. We all heard her admit her crime now. And I believe you heard it too,” the cop said, gesturing to Derek to move aside.“I never heard a thing,” Derek acted ignorant. He turned to Nathaniel.“Did you?” “I heard nothing,” Nathaniel shook his head, same with Sylvia.“I knew you would try to play your way out of it,” Daniel stepped in.“I have it on record,” he bragged, then played a recording on his phone.“Oh, pleas
Never in a million years did the couple think their bed activity would be interrupted with a news as shocking as what Andrea just told them.Heck, it was the weekend and they just wanted to spend it together in each other's arms. “We'll be right out, Andrea,” Gemma called out at Andrea who was still outside the door.Few minutes passed with the couple still in an awkward position. Derek, whose tip was already at Gemma's entrance, didn't know if he should push it all the way in or just pull out. Whatever happens to Elena was none of his business, but he wasn't sure that was the same for Gemma.Gemma on the other hand was confused. She wanted this, her body was fired up. Whatever happens to Elena was the least of her worries. Andrea only said it was an emergency, it wasn't like Elena was dead.“Should I…” Derek was saying but a loud bang on the door stopped him midway.“It's an emergency, You both have to go to the hospital real quick!” Andrea yelled yet again, banging on the door.Der
“I know you ain't asleep, sweetheart, “ Derek who had woken up quite long ago mumbled. Staring at Gemma who was Pretending to be asleep, made him smile to himself. Last night was totally wild for both of them. If anyone had ever told him that Gemma would be this wild in bed, he would never believe. But having a first hand experience of it was exhilarating. His body was reacting merely at the sight of her.“I'm done for,” he could only mutter to himself.The first time they had sex, he had been very careful as he knew it was Gemma's first time. But this time, they had gone all out. He knew he had opened Gemma's Pandora box. But he wasn't bothered, he was ready for all of it.“Hey,” he whispered into her ear.Gemma shivered, but still maintained her pretense of being asleep.Derek smirked.“Open your eyes now, Gemma.”But Gemma wasn't ready to do that. She had mentally recollected how wild she was last night, her cries of pleasure, her screams, how she kept asking Derek for more, how sh
Derek and Gemma stood there on the stairs, watching James fume. He looked so mad that his plan failed. His glare met Gemma not once or twice. But each time, Gemma flashed him a smile, reminding him that he lost.“I swear, I'll find evidence and drag you to hell!” He yelled.“Until then, James,” Gemma spoke this time.Derek had earlier made her not to speak, since he had been in similar situations as a businessman a lot of times, he knew how to handle it. But this was Gemma’s first time having to face the cops this way. To avoid slips, Derek took charge.“Don't bother talking to him,” Derek patted Gemma’s head.She smiled and nodded at him.“You bitch. First, you draw the company back with the new product launch after boasting of how you'll be the new model. Now you hurt the original model after seeing that you don't stand a chance….Arrest her, she has every reason to hurt Elena!” James yelled at the retreating cops.“The model photos of the new products didn't fail to get taken because
“It's attempted murder, not just bodily harm. Elena is in a fucking coma!” James yelled.“You're under arrest Mrs. Ferguson,” the female cop stated.“What the fuck do you think you're doing?” A pissed off Derek took Gemma’s hand “Let me handle this,” he said and pulled her behind him.“Sir, you're preventing us from doing our job,” the female cop protested, pulling out a handcuff, intending to cuff Gemma.“I'm sure that nonsense you just pulled out is not for my wife…” Derek fumed.“Elena is in a fucking coma because of her and you're defending her?” James was so pissed. As much as he just found out that he wasn't at all related to Elena. She was still the little girl he doted on while growing up. His only little sister and he wasn't going to let a filt like Emma get away with bringing bodily harm on Elena. “So, you're really here because of Elena?” Derek raised a brow at James.“Oh, he got me there,” James smiled inwardly.Yes, he did love Elena. But that want the reason he was her
“Derek, you hid something so significant from me!” She pointed her index finger at him in agony. The revelation about her family was something she didn't want to think of ever again in her life. Gemma was genuinely upset at Derek. “Hiding these things from her won't make me feel good when I find out. They make me upset. Derek, they make me hate you. I can't be with you if you keep hiding details of my life from me…You knew about everything my so-called parents told me today. The nonsense about my real identity and not once did you think to tell me about it. Instead you stayed right inside that office and made me listen to their nonsense. I'm so disappointed in you. I honestly expected better from you. But no…” “Hey,” Derek, who understood every point she was making, knew trying to defend himself would result in more issues. “Hey,” he took her hand into his, staring right into her soul. “I acted like a teenager. I'm so sorry,” he muttered a heartfelt apology to Gemma, wanting to en
Derek sat outside the door, his heart heavy with regret. Each minute stretched on, his mind racing with thoughts of how to mend his relationship with his wife. He replayed their earlier argument in his head and then realized he was in the wrong. If he was in Gemma’s shoes he would also have the same reaction or even worse. Keeping things about her life from her didn't speak good of him and he knew that. He cared for Gemma deeply, and was willing to set things right again, only if she would agree to open the door. Sighing, he stood up, driven by an impulse to reach out to her. Taking a deep breath, he knocked gently on their bedroom door. “Gemma?” he called softly. “Can we talk, please?” Gemma didn't say a word, but he refused to give up. “I know you need space, but I think we need to communicate. Please, just a few minutes?” He earnestly begged. The door remained shut, and his heart sank again. He paced the hallway, his mind in a turmoil. He wouldn't be able to sleep this nigh
Derek pulled into the driveway, the engine’s rumble fading into silence. The weight of their argument, still hanging heavily in the air. He turned off the car, his gaze lingering on Gemma’s tense profile before he got out and walked around to her side. Gemma's arms were crossed and her face held different emotions, barely acknowledging him. She got out before he could get the door and slammed it shut.The house was quiet as they entered. Derek kept his distance, sensing that the calm before the storm was about to break. Gemma, her frustration barely contained, stormed up the stairs. Her footsteps echoed loudly in the otherwise still house. It was as if Samuel and the others knew Gemma's mood would be pretty messed up and stayed away. Derek followed her up the stairs, his mind racing with worry and regret. He watched as Gemma hurried down the hallway and pushed open their bedroom door with a force that made it slam against the wall. The door bounced back slightly but remained open, an
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