Chapter 14 "Sis, it has been such a long time since we saw each other. When you first left, I tried calling to apologize that it was not your fault that I lost my baby but I could not get a hold of you. It was my fault back then for being careless, I am sorry that no one believed you." Layla said. Her eyes were filled with a sincere light and anyone who saw her would think that she has really suffered over the years and she really meant what she said. Tears had started to gather in her eyes and she looked fragile. But Amelia did not have any reaction. She did not even spare a glance as she continued to walk over to the elevator. She was about to step into the elevator when her hand was held from behind. "Sis, can you forgive me? I never imagined that things would turn out like this. I did not imagine that my falling in love with Oliver would hurt you so much, I have been living in guilty all these years and I haven't had a day of peace. You can even ask Oliver." Layla
Chapter 15 In the elevator, Amelia still had a cold expression and her hands that were hanging on her sides were clenched into fists. Her face did not look good and her moods seemed to have become terrible. "Amelia my dear, just ignore the cheating bastard and bitch. I think that they really deserve each other, as for you, you deserve more my love." Chloe said. "Some things cannot be evaded forever. You had to face them sooner or later, just take it as you trying to strengthen your heart." She continued. Chloe knew what her friend was feeling at the moment. She had been her best friend since high school and she had witnessed everything with her own eyes. She had taken Amelia's emotions as hers and she is the one who understands her the most. "I know." Amelia nodded after a long time. Although she had not been prepared to meet Layla and Oliver today, she had done so much better than when she had met Oliver a few weeks ago at her former company. She knew that she had
Chapter 16 After dropping the bomb, Axel went back to read his documents. It was as if he did not care about the impact of his words. It was as if he was telling his assistant to go and get him a cup of coffee. Peter felt that this was the hardest mission of his entire career. Find his boss a wife, he could as well go buy himself a coffin. "Anything the matter?" Axel's cold voice reached his ears and his heart almost jumped out of his skin. "Nothing boss. I will go execute the matter right away!" Peter said. It really was hard being the tyrant's assistant. Although the benefits were good and tempting, it really was life-threatening. Peter walked towards the door with shaking legs. He did not dare waste another second in the office or else he might be told to just bring over the marriage certificate. When he reached the door, he remembered something and he turned to look at his boss who had his face buried in documents. He mastered up all his lifetime courage and a
Chapter 17 Bella was so shocked by her daughter’s words that it took her a long while to grasp what she was saying. “You mean to say that Amelia, that good-for-nothing bitch is actually back?” she asked. “Yes, mom. I just bumped into her today. I heard Oliver say that she doesn’t have a job and that she has been back for a while.” Layla said. She thought she would be able to drive Amelia to the wall alone but seeing her eat at such a fancy hotel sent a warning bell in her mind. Although she was with Chloe and her family background was slightly better, she knew that such a place required people with a membership card and there is no way Chloe would have it. “Didn’t grandfather say that he will be writing his will after his birthday in a few days? Although history is now managed by grandmother, most of the shares are under grandfather’s name and only he can determine who inherits the company in the future!” Layla said. Although she did not want to ‘mean anything, her mother still
Chapter 18 “What the hell!” Chloe was the first to come back to her senses. “Amelia, what is going on? What did Peter mean by all the things he said?” Amelia looked at her friend and shrugged her shoulders feeling like her view of the world has been turned upside down. “Ooh my goodness, did this man just propose marriage to you?” “I don’t know girl, I am just as confused as you are. But who does that? Who comes to someone’s house and says I want you to marry my boss? Where is the logic in that?” Amelia asked. She was still recovering from the shock that Peter had dropped on her and her sleep was completely gone. “What will you do?” “What can I do? I am not going to marry some stranger that I have just met. I don’t even want to think about it. What I want now is a job and to move on with my life.” Amelia spoke. Although she has never been shocked like this in her entire life, she was not about to throw herself at a man she knew nothing about. “But Amelia, you have to admit tha
Chapter 19 Jackson’s face was as black as the bottom of the pot the more he heard the security guard insult, Amelia. Who gave him the guts to say such things about his daughter? The security guard was still rambling on under Layla’s encouraging gaze when he felt a sharp pain like a knife cutting his cheek. He was dumbfounded and so was everyone who was there. He fell on the ground with a thud as he coughed out a mouthful of blood. He had a few fallen teeth and he was on the verge of fainting. Amelia’s heart trembled when she saw her father beat up the security guard. It was just for a moment before it returned to its indifferent state. Why was he pretending to be mad now? When she was banished five years ago, didn’t he stand coldly as he watched the drama? The look on his face was as if he could not wait to send her away. And he divorced her mother, did he even think about how she felt as a daughter? Did he think about protecting his family? “Jackson, what are you doing? Why di
Chapter 20 “Amelia, stop right there!” Eva howled. How could she just walk away? Did she know what their family would be losing if she just walked away? Amelia stopped in her tracks and looked at the old woman. “What do you want? Weren't you eager to chase me away just a moment ago? What is it now?” Amelia asked in a cold voice. “What are you talking about? Quickly invite Mr. Dawson in. Don’t just stand there. Your grandfather has been asking about you for a long time now.” Eva tried to soften her tone. She did not know the relationship between these two so, she did not dare make any assumptions. But she knew that she had to stop Amelia from leaving and once she became acquitted with Axel, she will deal with her without worry. “I don’t want to disgrace anyone and I don’t want to ruin my grandfather’s day. I will be back in a few days and see grandfather.” Amelia spoke. The five people who had come out watched as the black Porsche drove away under their gaze. They were so shocke
Chapter 21 Amelia went home with complicated feelings. She knew that Axel was not a simple character and if anything, she did not want anything to do with him. Although that was what her mind was telling her, her heart was beating really hard in her chest. She had worked so hard in the past hoping that one day Oliver will see her in a new light but she ended up being disappointed time and again. At the moment, she did not know if she still had the courage to accept another man in her life. She had been so much in love with Oliver that every time she saw his cold expression, or when she saw him pampering and taking care of Layla, it will be a lie to say that she was not affected. She still had a glimmer of hope in her heart but she did not dare think about it too deeply, especially after their recent encounter. Amelia went home, having no one to talk to, she dialed Chloe’s number. Ever since her mom divorced her dad, the number of times they had contacted each other could be counte