***Lily’s Pov***As soon as I read Lucy’s messages, I hurried up to reach her destination on time. My twin has always been a smart woman. She knew her worth but after marrying Jacob, she totally changed into a different person! I asked her several times if Jacob has been treating her right but she kept on lying until the moment she asked me to assign a man in tailing her husband. At that time, I knew it took a lot of her courage to swallow her pride, but I could feel how hurt she was. I wanted to end Jacob’s life immediately but she begged me not to, and then, she would tell me about killing herself and making him feel guilty.That was total nonsense and at first, I didn’t want to believe her. I was told that there was an ongoing commotion on the rooftop, so I immediately took the fastest way possible in going there. I just arrived when I saw Lucy and Jacob arguing and I was tensed whenever Lucy would take a step toward the edge. I closed my eyes and tried to penetrate her mind, to pe
“Lily’s Pov***Just like Lucy, tears rolled down from my cheeks when I heard her inner screams from the top. I really felt bad for the woman who was so sure about herself but she ended up losing herself because of a man.“I’m sorry,” I whispered in the air because I really felt bad for what happened to her, and the last coherent thoughts I had on my head before I seeing her hit the ground was guilt and anger towards Jacob Summers. It was his fault why Lucy turned into someone who’s so weak. For the last time, I glared at Jacob Summers and vowed to avenge the wrongful death of my sister. Sooner or later, he would taste the wrath of Lily Travis!With Lucy’s death, my father was devastated. He wanted to kill Jacob immediately but I was able to persuade him to let me do it my way. After several attempts of persuading him, he agreed, and after three months after Lucy’s death, I was ready.Lily's heart nearly stopped beating as soon as she stepped out of the elevator. My high-heeled shoes t
***Lily’s POV***Jacob’s secretary was extra friendly and I suspected she was one of his women. Hopefully not, because I would hate to kill her. Then, as soon as I recalled how much I struggled to locate the woman named Bethany, I clenched my jaw. For the past three months, I deployed several of my men to locate the woman but she vanished without a trace. Or, was there someone strong enough who protected her all this time? With my men’s abilities to track a person, it would be impossible not to detect her scent, but it really happened! They couldn’t find her, and it was frustrating to wait for the time when I could torture her!“You look like his wife,” the secretary said while we walked side by side towards his office.“She is my sister,” I told her because it’s nonsense to hide the truth when Lucy and I really looked the same. After all, we’re twins! “Is my outfit too much?” I asked because the woman kept on glancing at my clothes. I wore a mini black dress with a plunging neckline,
***Lily’s POV***Since I believed that Jacob has only been hiding Bethany, I needed to get close to him. I needed to be always with him. In the first place, I believed that killing Jacob Summers and the woman named Bethany would stop the nightmare from coming to me at night.I was having my favorite coffee when I saw him, and I could only stare at his broad shoulder as he walked hurriedly. He tried to stop me from getting close to him but I was also stubborn just like Lucy. When I decided to avenge my sister’s death, I knew I could pull off something I didn’t usually do. Jacob was aloof and indifferent regardless of the current talks with the elder that I should replace his first wife. It was a tradition in our family, and he was also aware of it, but somehow, he didn’t want to honor it.Sooner or later, I would make him cry with blood, and my teeth chattered while thinking of various ways how to punish him very soon. Slowly, I followed him towards the breakfast nook where he would as
***Bethany’s POV***The sound of my heels echoed in the empty hallway as I walked toward the office where Dale recommended me to work. Honestly speaking, I would be forever grateful to Dale for helping me in almost everything. He allowed me to stay in one of his properties, and he also mentioned that Jacob wouldn’t be able to find me. He said I would be safe as long as I wouldn’t dare to travel outside Bradfordshire.As usual, I arrived at my workplace an hour earlier than my schedule. My boss accepted me to be part of the sales team even if I didn’t have much experience in doing sales. He knew that my experience was limited to doing household chores, and I didn’t finish my degree. Regardless of my shortcomings, he hired me for the job, as long as I’m willing to be trained.One morning, I was familiarizing some of the products and services that the company would offer when my boss arrived, and he seemed to be in a bad mood. “Good morning, Mr. Navarro,” I greeted the taciturn business
***Bethany’s Pov***When he explained it would be impossible for him to like me, I was stunned to speak. Therefore, I followed him to his office without saying anything. When he ordered me to sit at his desk, I furrowed my brows in confusion.“Open the computer and check my emails,” he commanded, so I immediately sat in his swivel chair as he had instructed. My eyes couldn’t believe the number of emails he had in his inbox. I looked at him for further instruction, and he said, “You have to read it before replying.”“Me?” I asked in disbelief.“Yes. You.”Although I did it before, I was nervous about opening his mailbox. Then, I took a deep breath before clicking it, and unconsciously, I adjusted my blouse. “This one asked for a special discount,” I told him.“Then, check from the system if she’s qualified to avail of our special discount, and if she’s qualified, tell her about it.”“Noted, sir.”After checking the system, I found out that the client needed at least fifty transactions
***Jacob’s Pov***The moment I realized why Lily showed up in Claybourne again, I decided to befriend the woman. When she casually mentioned killing Bethany, I feared that she has become someone unreasonable and blind to avenge the wrongful death of her twin. Before leaving the office, I tried calling her, and I was glad when she answered my call. “Hello Lily, are you available later?”“Tonight?”As I listened to her speaking on the other line, I was drawn to her sweet and honeyed voice. “I wonder if you can join me for dinner tonight,” I told her.“Hmmm I have an appointment tonight but I think I can meet you for coffee,” she suggested.“Alright. I will be in Mug Shot in thirty minutes,” I told her before disconnecting the call, and then I texted the address in case she was not familiar with the closest coffee shop from the mayor’s office. I knew it was rude to disconnect the call before she could say yes but I couldn’t give her the opportunity to refuse.When I arrived at the coffe
***Bethany’s Pov***Five years later… I worked so hard at Mr. Navarro’s logistic company and because of my hard work and the willingness to learn everything about the business, I got an increase in salary. After one year of working with them, I realized that the sales department could help me in achieving my goal. Their schedules were flexible. As long as I could meet the required sales quota, I could clock out anytime, so I talked with my boss about it.Initially, I was nervous to discuss it with him, but I was glad I did because he agreed. In fact, he offered another incentive for the sales team, whoever wanted to pursue a degree related to the job, he would offer a subsidy for our tuition on top of the sales commission. Of course, I couldn’t just enroll immediately without testing the waters.For three months, I worked under the best sales representative as his assistant, and he was so helpful in teaching me. During my second month, I hit the quota for the first time, and I was s