Scott's POVMeanwhile, the rest of us at the dinner table had the dessert in silence until Myron chose to speak."Is there a reason you chose to take my kids out of the school premises earlier today?"I lifted my gaze and replied, "Two reasons infact. First, you were terribly late which is irresponsible of an acting father and-""Scott!" Michelle exclaimed, holding my arm to prevent me from saying anything further but I continued."Second, they are not your children. And the day I have them back, I promise to break your neck for taking my place deceitfully."He chuckled and said, "I'm more of an action man than a man of words so I'll keep this straight and direct "He leaned in, "Stay away from my family. From my wife and from my kids. The next time I get report that you're trying to get close to any of them, you will suffer dearly."He stomped the wine glass on the table, rose from the chair and moved towards the sitting room. Michelle turned to me, surprised."What was all that?" sh
Nathan's POVThe day has been very busy for me. Running the company is in fact no simple job and I couldn't wait for Scott's quick recovery so he could take back running the company.Due to the accounts that had piled up and many meetings to be overseen, I skipped lunch and have apparently missed dinner now looking at the time at half past nine.There was a knock on the door and the secretary stepped in."It is pretty late sir," she said, "Would you be staying the night so I could ask the guards to lock the gate?"I shook my head as I rose on my feet. "No. I will be going home now. I'll continue working tomorrow."She nodded and left the office while I grabbed my suit jacket and briefcase. Outside, my driver was already in the car. I climbed in with a sigh and placed my head on the rest, terribly tired.Work at the company wasn't usually hectic however with news of Natalia and Myron's investment and considering their influence in society, people of high calibre have begun to partner w
Annabel's POV "Well," I said impatiently, "What did you find?" He handed me a list and said, "I went by the year you had given me and searched the orphanages' files for a Samantha but there is no child who bears that name." "What?" my eyes scanned the list and true to his words there is no girl child who was brought to the orphanage three years ago. "How's this possible?" I demanded, "This child I am looking for was adopted from the orphanage three years ago. Are you sure you looked properly?" "I did, ma'am. I combed through all the orphanages in New York and did my thorough research but there is no child called Samantha who was adopted." I sighed. "Perhaps more information could shed more light?" he suggested, "Like the child's real name and year of adoption and also which orphanage. Maybe we're just looking for the wrong person." I resolved to get more information from Michelle. I returned the list back to him. "You may go. When I have these information, I will get
Annabel's POV"A case file...for the custody of my boys?!" my heartbeat accelerated as everything began to spin around me. Michelle held me while Myron helped me to the chair and a glass of water. Michelle picked up the document and read through it."B-but.." she stuttered, "I don't understand? Who would want custody of your children? Aren't they yours and Myron's?"I was too hysterical to reply. All I could was force my sobs in."It's your husband," Myron said to Michelle, "He has lost his senses and has filed for custody of my children! Think of the effect this would have on all of us!""My husband?" Michelle repeated, obviously unable to believe it.She sighed as she spoke to me, "Natalia I'm so sorry. I will speak to Scott right away and get him to stop whatever game he's playing."While she ran hastily out of the restaurant, I remained silent, sinking into oblivion."I warned you about this," Myron began, "You always see me as the bad one now look what your dearest Scott has don
Scott's POV"Thank you very much, Mr Luis." I shook hands with my lawyer as he was about leaving. We just discussed the details of the case and my chances of winning.I know this would hurt Annabel terribly when she received the case file not to talk of how New York is buzzling with news of the court case. More than hurt her feelings, Annabel's reputation will reduce rapidly but then again, it isn't really her reputation. Natalia is not Annabel.I am doing this to get my Annabel back.BANG! The entrance door opened and closed with a loud noise. I turned to find Michelle. Her raging expression told me that she must have heard the news as well."Have you finally lost it?" she thundered as she tossed her handbag aside, "What is the meaning of this?""Michelle-""Haven't you done enough?" she teared up, "I have endured heartbreak, shame and pain from all of your actions in the last six years, Scott.""Just because I haven't said anything about it does not mean that I am okay.." she sniffe
Myron's POVIt is a day before we gather in court to fight for custody of the boys. Natalia has not been herself since the news. She's been locked away in the boys' room and only came out whenever the lawyer came.I hate to see her this way and I hate Scott even more. I arranged a meeting with my father. It is the only way I could stop Scott from pushing through with the case.We met in the woods where no one would see us. The moment he saw me, he opened his arms and reached out for a hug but I stepped back, my face straight and expressionless.He cleared his throat, "Since you came back to New York you haven't called me to see you. I was elated the moment I received your call.""No time for pleasantries," I began, "Has Scott finally run mad, huh? What is this game he's playing?!"My father sighed, "I don't know what he plans with this but maybe it's to stop my wedding with Natalia.""Well, we must stop him because it's taking a great toll on my wife." I drew close, "Command him to wi
Myron's POVI awoke with a start, my heart pounding against my ribcage. I looked to my side and didn't find Natalia. Just then, the shower was turned off and in a minute she stepped out of the bathroom."Where are you going so early in the morning?" I asked as I drew the duvet off of me. "We're to report at the court," she said quietly, "Today is the court case."I blinked twice then I remembered."But it won't be holding," I told her, "Scott should have called it off by now."She simply stared at me and said nothing while I scrambled for my phone on the drawer and opened my media accounts. To my greatest surprise, the case is in fact going to take place.There were already several reporters at the court and the internet was buzzing with Natalia's pictures on every nook and cranny with writhing captions."This can't be," I whispered, "The case should have been called off."I did not wait for a response. I strolled out of the room with my phone and immediately called my father."What
Annabel's POV "I and Natalia were more than just acquaintances many years ago," Scott was speaking in the plaintiff's box with his eyes fixated on me, "Long before she met her current husband. We had a misunderstanding that tore us apart but at that time she was carrying my boys without my knowledge.""Since she was carrying the boys without your knowledge, how then did you find out?" his lawyer asked."During one of our arguments, she had a fall that resulted to pains. I had her rushed to the hospital and overheard her pleading with the Doctor to keep her pregnancy a secret.""Objection, my Lord!" my lawyer countered."Objection granted."My lawyer stepped forward, "Your Honor, it is baseless assertion to claim that Mr Scott Davis actually had a relationship with Mrs Natalia Wilson. Moreover, the city of New York is well aware of Mr Scott Davis' life as he is a popular figure and nowhere is it that he was in a relationship with Mrs Natalia Wilson."He added, "Besides, my client her
Michelle's POVI stared at the door to the room, lost in thoughts. Since Samantha was revealed as Annabel's child, it seemed as if all of my essence for the past three years have been taken away from me.What's worse is the fact that Scott had been lying to me all these years. While I thought he was simply mourning his late daughter by adopting one, he has only being with true daughter all along. Could this be the reason he never touched me all these years? Am I really a fool for hoping and waiting thinking that with Annabel gone forever, Scott will eventually warm up to me and love me?I did not know what to think other than wait for Scott to walk in through that door and give me an explanation.Since the abduction of his kids, he's not been home for a minute. Always coming in to pick up something quickly then he leaves. He's been working closely with the cops on finding the kids but I hope they don't.I hope my mother and father-in-law get everything Annabel took away from them bef
Annabel's POVI shot him a gaze and said, "Once I have my kids with me, I'm getting a lawyer and we're getting divorced!"His eyes widened and then in the blink of an eye he swung his arm against the vase on the side table causing it to smash against the wall.I shut my parted lips as I stared at him unbelievably."What do you think?!" his voice rose, "That..that I got this far just to watch you walk out of it?? You wouldn't have come this far without me, Natalia!""You've lost your mind, Myron!" I shouted back, wondering how I was blind to the kind of person Myron truly is. Did my desire for revenge really make me blind to a lot of things?? Did my want to see the Davis' downfall lead me into the mess I'm in now?Should I have never begun this revenge in the first place? "No, you are making me lose my mind Natalia." he replied, narrowing his eyes in a way that made me want to flee from here immediately."And that divorce shit you're talking about? It's never going to happen!" he said
Annabel's POVIt wasn't till the clock struck nine in the morning did the front door open quietly and Myron gently walked into the house.After pulling off his shoes by the door, he turned around and was startled by my still frame sitting quietly on the couch some meters away from him.He quickly regained his composure and it was at this moment I realized how good Myron is at pretending and hiding his true reflection within him.It is symbolic to the first time I met him when he hid his face behind that mask claiming to have a 'scar.' As we stared at each other now, the years I've spent with him ran past my eyes and I couldn't help but wonder how I never noticed the slightest detail all those years."Natalia-" he called softly as his lips drew up in a seduction smile. Why am I just noticing all of these details now?"What are you doing up so early?" he asked as he walked towards me, "Are you thinking of Liam again?""I am thinking about how long you've made a fool of me, Myron." I ans
Annabel's POVI couldn't sleep.I couldn't stop thinking either. I kept on weighing possible options on Liam's abductor. My only enemies are the Davis and I only just revealed my true identity yesterday.Could it be possible that to strike back, they abducted my son? I didn't think it likely.And then there is Jaggers threatening me with the life of my sister. I ran my hands through my disheveled hair and sat upright on the bed.I hugged my knees together, whispering bits of prayers for Liam in my heart. I don't know what to do except wait for the abductor to call and demand for his desire. Only then might I be able to discern who this abductor could be.I looked around my room. Since the argument with Myron, I demanded that we sleep in separate rooms. However, right now I really need someone to be with. My thoughts would be the death of me.I got up and slipped my slippers on before walking out of the door. The lights in the house were switched off except for the one downstairs.I st
"Samantha-" he began, paused and continued, "Samantha is Annabel's daughter."Vivian and Michelle's eyes widened and their lips parted in surprise. Silence hung in the air for a moment, their eyes locked on him in a defiant manner.Vivian swallowed and asked "What do you mean, George?" "I'm sorry... I'm sorry I kept this from you both. Since we'll be working for the same thing now I just thought to come clean and hold back any more secret." Mr Davis apologized but both women were not having it.Vivian thundered again, "What do you mean Sam is Annabel's child?!"Stuttering to himself, Mr Davis could pass for a crazy man. "I...I should have just killed the baby back then...I..I shouldn't have kept it alive." "Are you...are you saying that-" Michelle stammered, paused and continued, "Are you saying that Samantha is..is Annabel's unborn child whom we thought died?"Mr Davis was slow to reply but he eventually nodded his head.Michelle sank to the ground dejectedly. Ever since Annabel's
"Yes," Mr Davis agreed, "She was the one who took Annabel out years back.""And I believe she can do it again," Michelle said as a matter of fact, "We have to get the company back!"Mr Davis nodded and said after a moment of silence, "I have no idea how to reach Vivian.""I have done that already," Michelle told him, "She is on her way here."True to Michelle's words, Vivian soon arrived. Mr Davis was up on his feet with a remorseful look on his face but Vivian did not spare him a glance."Why did you want me here, Mich?" she said with a straight face, "We could have spoken at a restaurant or somewhere else? I really did not want to step my foot in this mansion ever again."Michelle went to her and held her hands, "I'm glad you did. Look, Aunt we are in serious danger.""I guessed so," Vivian said, "You sounded like someone came back from the dead over the phone.""Someone did come back from the dead." Michelle confirmed.Vivian stared at her, "What do you mean?""Annabel is alive, Au
Annabel's POVI answered with shaky voice, "Hello?""Mommy??" came a child's cry."Liam!" I screamed into the phone, tears running down my cheeks. "Liam, Cherry..where are you?"Scott and Myron drew closer to me upon hearing my words. Scott motioned for me to put the phone on speaker which I did."Mommy!!" Liam screamed again."Oh God.." I trembled hearing the cry of my son, "It's Liam..it's my son..""Who are you?!" I sobbed, "What do you want? Name it. Any amount. Just please don't hurt my son, I beg of you.""He must really mean a lot to you.." the distorted voice spoke."Please-" I begged as I trembled in Myron's arms. "He's.. he's not fully recuperated yet. He's just a child. Why would you abduct a helpless boy?!""Because I want the same thing as you." the voice paused and added, "Revenge.""Revenge?" I repeated, "I..I don't know who you are but I know for..for certain that I have never done anyone wrong unless they deserve it.""You think I care about that?" the voice boomed, "
Annabel's POVWhere is my son?"Nurse!" I screamed as I stormed out of the room. "Where's my son?! My son.. he's not here! There's no one in the room!!" Nurses on the grand floor rushed to me upon hearing the screams. One of them held me."What's the matter, Mrs Wilson?" "Where is my son?! Where is Liam?" I fumed, struggling out of the nurses' grip."Ma'am please relax. This is a hospital and your screaming is against hospital rules." the second nurse said to me."Are you insane?" I barked, "My son is missing and you are lecturing me on hospital rules?? Do I look like I give a fuck about the rules?!""Madam please-""Where is Liam?!""He should be in the room, Madam." the nurse replied, "I'm sure nothing has happened to your son.""There is no one in there," I told her, "Come look for yourself."I took her arm and dragged her along, forcing her into the room. A clear scan of the room showed that it is empty."He's not here." I repeated, my voice breaking, "Where is my son?"The nurs
Annabel's POV"Yes, father and I am not bluffing! I can prove it!" Michelle said.I straightened up and stared at her, "What are you talking about, Mich?""Admit it!" she screamed while Scott held her back, "You are Annabel. You have been deceiving us all this time! You were never dead! And to think I was your biggest fan! You made a fool of us.""Natalia," Mr Davis started, "What is she saying?"I turned to him, "I have no idea, Mr Davis.""You liar!" Michelle exclaimed as she broke out of Scott's grip and attacked me. Luckily, she was pulled back by Mr Davis.He thundered, "Stop this madness, Mich or you will regret it!" "Dad, please believe me! This woman is Annabel! The same Annabel you never wanted for your son, Scott! The same Annabel that you hated from the very core of your being!""You never believed Scott when he made this claims," Mr Davis said, "What has happened?"I turned to the lawyers and told them they could leave. Considering Michelle's rage, I knew that my cover wa