LOGINA few Hours AgoAt The Montclair CompanyCaleb was typing away on his laptop after having just returned from an emergency meeting when his phone suddenly buzzed and vibrated across the desk.He glanced at the screen and saw Drew’s number flashing on the screen. He quickly stopped what he was doing and clicked the answer button before bringing the phone to his ear.“Yes, Drew.”“I did as you asked, Sir. I tried digging up every detail on Miss Ashley, but I’m afraid I couldn’t find anything.”“What the fuck do you mean you couldn’t find anything?” Caleb yelled.“It's just as I said, sir. The name Ashley Stone doesn’t exist in any of our databases. I searched every record I could access and found absolutely nothing about her. It’s as if she doesn’t exist. However, I did manage to uncover something.”“And what’s that?”“It was the only thing I could find. Nine months after she left your home, she gave birth in Glory hospital. The only reason I discovered it was because someone uploaded a
“You witch! How dare you demand something like that? Are you out of your damn mind?” Vanessa was the first to explode.Now that her father had been fired from Ash Mall, her shares in the Montclair family company were the only valuable asset she had left.Those shares had originally belonged to Ashley. But after Ashley left the Montclair family, Caleb had transferred them into Vanessa’s name. And now, this bitch was about to take it all away.Things were happening just as she feared, this bitch was here to take everything that was hers including Caleb.“You can’t agree to this, grandma. Those shares are mine. You can’t hand them over to this harlot. She’s nothing but a thief.” Vanessa cried desperately.Beatrice chipped in. “That’s right, grandma! You can’t listen to her. Those shares belong to us. You can’t simply transfer them to her. She’s no longer a member of this family!”Ashley let out another soft laughter. “Are you forgetting those shares are the same shares patriarch Gerald g
“A-A black gem?” Old madam Eleanor stammered, her voice laced with a mixture of shock and disbelief.The black gem was a special gem that could only be used by crown families and scepter families. Each family possessed a gem of different color, but only the Crown Families were permitted to carry the black one. It was used as a type of warning for their target to comply with whatever the holder wanted. Disobeying the orders was no different from declaring yourself an enemy of the entire family. And if Ashley was holding one now, then it could only mean she was telling the truth. Miss Beaumont had indeed sent her in her place.“Do you believe me now?” Ashley asked with a cold expression on her face.Old madam Eleanor wiped away the tears on her face with the back of her as she handed the gem back. “My child… what would you have me do?” She asked softly, her eyes never leaving Ashley.“What are you doing grandma? How can you possibly believe this witch?” Vanessa shouted in disbelief.“E
The next day at the Montclair family estate, the entire Montclair family was gathered outside their estate, waiting anxiously by the front gate with several broadcasting crews ready to go live. Today was the day Mrs. Beaumont had promised to pay the Montclairs a personal visit.Following old madam Eleanor’s instructions, news of the visit had been made public, drawing a large crowd of curious onlookers who were eager to witness the historic moment.Only Caleb was absent, as he had an urgent meeting to attend to at the company before coming home.The atmosphere in the estate was tense.Every member of the Montclair family wore an embarrassed expression. Being forced to publicly apologize was by no doubt the greatest humiliation they had ever faced. But they didn’t think too much about it because after today, they knew their family would be set for life. After what felt like forever, a black suv came to a stop in front of their gate, causing murmurs to ripple through the crowd. Immedi
“Oh my God, Ash! That was so satisfying!” Vicky exclaimed the moment they stepped into Beaumont Manor, her laughter echoing through the spacious living room. “I can’t believe we finally put those worthless people in their place.”She was still riding the high from everything that had happened at the mall. Goddess knew how long she had been waiting for a moment like this ever since Ashley returned.Without wasting another second, Vicky tossed her purse onto the couch, strolled over to the bar, and grabbed a bottle of whiskey along with two glasses before making her way back to the living room.Ashley was already seated on the sofa when she returned.Vicky quickly poured each of them a drink before handling one to Ashley and settling down beside her.“Cheers to our very first victory against the Montclairs.” Vicky declared as she raised her glass and clinked it against Ashley’s.The two women drank, emptying their glass in one single gulp. Vicky could barely contain her excitement. She
The moment the voice echoed through the mall, everyone turned to look at the man who had spoken.Realizing who it was, the crowd instinctively parted as a middle-aged man strode forward.Black hair. A tall, commanding build. Dressed in one of the finest Louis Vuitton rare suits that cost over a thousand grand and rocking a Richard Millie watch. It was clear this man was no ordinary man. He appeared to be around the same age as Caroline and carried himself with the confidence of someone accustomed to being obeyed. He walked slowly again until he got to where the people had gathered before speaking again.“I asked a damn question, what is going on here?” The man repeated the question, glancing at the staff present.“Dad!” Vanessa’s eyes lit up with relief as she rushed over and threw her arms around him.“What’s wrong sweetheart? Why are you crying? Did someone bully you?” He asked when he noticed the dried tears on her face and the red mark on her cheek. Immediately his expression mo







