The strange ceiling above him was the first thing Nathaniel saw. His eyes opened and closed, attempting to adjust to the soft morning light. He lay motionless, attempting to understand his surroundings. His eyes darted from one thing to the other in the room, examining the mirror, wardrobe door, ceiling, and makeup on the dresser. It was all unfamiliar. He sat up slowly, the sheets falling away from his bare chest. His shirt was lying on the floor, partially stained in what looked like alcohol. His eyes widened, lips parted in shock. Still trying to get a glimpse of what was really happening. Where the hell am I? How do I get here?The last memory he could grasp was clinking glasses with a stranger in a bar. Before he could piece together another thought, the bathroom door clicked open. Steam rolled into the room, followed by the sharp scent of citrus soap. Then came Kate, wrapped in a towel, her red lipstick fresh, her eyes gleaming with satisfaction.“Good morning, my love.” Her
Olivia was shocked and became weak at the same time. Thousands of thoughts flowed in her mind, but she didn't have time to dwell on them as she quickly grabbed her bag and stormed out of the Cross mansion.Before she could reach outside, he was already gone. She thought of taking one of the cars, but she knew she couldn't drive in her perplexed state, so she decided to go for a cab instead.Olivia was panicked and in a hurry. She quickly took out her phone and ordered a cab.Luckily, one showed up just two minutes later. Without wasting time, she hurriedly opened the back door and slipped in.“Hello, please drive as fast as you can because I must be at Cross Enterprises in the next five minutes.”“Five minutes?” the driver asked, looking back at her in shock.Olivia stayed silent, and without another word, he turned back and started the engine. The car sped forward at such a high speed, it felt as though it were soaring through the air.Olivia held tightly to her seat as buildings and
Kelvin had thought Nathaniel found out about the divorce, and Olivia backed off because Nathaniel must have threatened her.Kelvin had hoped to help Olivia escape Nathaniel’s hold, but his heart sank when he unexpectedly received a text from her saying she could no longer go through with the divorce.“You threatened her because she wanted to divorce you. Olivia deserves so much more than a pathetic woman abuser like you. You’re nothing but a disgrace, and I’ll make damn sure she escapes your toxic grip for good.” Kelvin said angrily, his eyes burning with anger.Nathaniel replied coldly, “Divorce?" He was shocked to find out that Olivia was planning to divorce him, and that made him more furious. But he quickly masks it, saying, "I didn’t realise Olivia’s little errand boy had such a mouth.”Kelvin smirked, “She is not meant for your type, Nathaniel. Do you know who you really deserve? You deserve a crazy being like you. She gave you her heart, but you shattered it. She told me she r
Olivia was shocked. She wondered how Nathaniel got to know she was on birth control pills. Has he found out where the pills are usually kept? Several thoughts drifted through her mind. Confusion could be visibly seen on her face.“Oh, you wondered how I got to know you are using pills? Well, even if I'm silent, just know that I know you well and I know each of your moves and every step you plan to take.”Olivia remained silent. Still looking confused.Nathaniel brought out his phone. “Well, I can see how confused you are. Nathaniel swiftly brought out his phone and pressed it for a few seconds before handing it over to Olivia.“Have it.” She received it.It was a video of Olivia, who was captured while using her birth control pills through a CCTV camera that was secretly placed in her room by Nathaniel.As she was watching the footage, her hands trembled. She was shocked. She looked at Nathaniel in disbelief.“Have you been invading my privacy by setting a CCTV camera in my room wi
Olivia is inwardly thrilled when Nathaniel sits beside her and says, “Let’s start over. I want us to be a real family.”She was shocked at first; she looked at Nathaniel straight in the eye to see if truly those words came directly from him.“Nathaniel, are you kidding me right now, or do you just want to play with my emotions? Because right now I'm not ready for further heartbreak.”“Baby, I meant every word I said, and I’m not going to take any of it back. I want a real family with you from now and I promise to be a better husband to you and a loving father to our unborn child.” He planted a soft kiss on her lips.The soft kiss sent a chill down her spine, and she even wanted more. The joy she felt inwardly could not be quantified. To her, the sudden change of everything seemed surreal. She felt her heart swell with hope, thinking maybe last night meant something.“Give me a few minutes; I will be right back.”Nathaniel went to his bedroom and came back with a brown envelope. He ope
Olivia was shocked to receive the call from Nathaniel’s driver, but she decided to go, worried that if she didn’t, it’ll raise suspicions.Besides, the news will be all over the media the next morning. To save his name and that of the company, she had to go.Olivia looked around the dimly lit bar as she walked in, his shirt buttons undone at the collar and his tie loose. She found Nathaniel slumped in a booth. As soon as she came close, he recognised her instantly.“Olivia”. He slurred the name coming out of his mouth with an odd mixture of accusation and relief.Nathaniel drunkenly grabbed her wrist and slurred, “Tell me the truth. Why don’t you want my child?” Olivia kept a straight face.“Now isn't the time, Nathaniel.” She gently removes his hand and signals the driver to help him to the car. He intervened right away, holding Nathaniel's arm while the CEO stumbled and almost fell.The whole ride back home was silent, except for Nathaniel’s erratic muttering. Olivia was sitting