LOGINIt was the day of our wedding trip, and my fiancee only hurried over to the airport at the last minute. Right before we boarded, she got an urgent message from her male secretary. "Sorry, honey. There's a big project that needs my attention. Just showed up. You go ahead without me. I'll catch up once I'm done with work." It was a shame, but work was important. "Yeah, I get it." Then, I tore up the flight ticket after my fiancee was gone. My fiancee talking about a big project when I just bought the whole company hours earlier? Well, I'd like to see who was the idiot who worked around their new boss to talk to someone who did not exist.
View MoreAs I had promised, I made sure Zoey lost everything by taking back everything I gave her.The case went to trial two weeks later. I did not show up myself. Instead, my dad's ace attorney did it in my place.The trial took place in Imperia's Supreme Court. The air was tense and solemn, while everyone held their breaths.The judge's calm voice echoed as she announced, "After due investigation, the defendant, Zoey Chandler, is guilty of fabricating a marriage between her and Winston Artemisia for illegal possession of the plaintiff's wealth, swindling an exorbitant amount of assets, abuse of power to also possess Goodvista Group's assets. "The amount involved is astronomical, and she gave her tacit agreement that allowed the plaintiff to suffer further harm. Her crimes are horrid."A momentary pause later, she looked at the dock sharply. "As such, Zoey Chandler is sentenced to 12 years in prison!"Zoey turned ashen. She trembled and slumped back into her seat. Bartholomew turned
I looked at her from up high. Quietly, I said, "The tables have turned, Mrs. Lawson."The screen now showed a resume. Mine.'Winston Artemisia, only son of Henry Artemisia, Imperia's richest man. He is a graduate of the world's top arts academy and the only heir to Goodvista Group.'Then the screen also played the interview that happened at the international finance summit. It also showed a picture of my diva mother with her arm around my shoulder while we were at the Grammy awards.The crowd was shaken. The townsfolk who hurled insults at me had all the color drained out of their faces. Their legs were buckling, and some even fell."He's the son of Imperia's richest man!""Oh, shit. We just made an enemy out of him!""Are we going to prison for this? Are we… are we finished for good?"Bartholomew snapped out of his fear and shoved Zoey away. He jabbed a finger at her and screamed, "She lied to me! She told me she was a multimillionaire who started with nothing, not a sugar bab
He kicked them so hard, they flew six feet through the air and smashed right into the champagne tower. A pair of bodyguards picked me back up, and an expensive custom-made suit was draped around my shoulders.Zoey glared at Felix darkly, and she snapped out of it. "Are you mad? I'm your boss! I called you here! I pay you, you idiots!"George jumped in, "Guards, get these troublemakers out of here!"The guards did not move. Instead, they stepped back and watched on coldly. That irritated George. "I'm talking to you! I'm the manager here! How dare you ignore me!"The sound of uniform footsteps rang out in the air. My dad's personal legal team and the company's senior execs came in.This was bigger than anything Zoey's friends and family had ever seen. They held their breaths, and the air froze up.Suddenly, Zoey had an ominous feeling. The one in the lead was the VP, Michael West. He stepped forth slowly and looked at her with icy eyes. A mocking smile curled his lips as he said,
Eventually, I saw the man. George Goatse, manager of the hotel. A sliver of hope swelled in my heart. He was a veteran who worked for my dad and had watched me grow up.When my dad gave me the hotel, he asked George to help me out. He acted every part the dutiful underling and swore he would work for me loyally. Now he saw me disheveled and violated, and he went white with terror.With a shaking voice, he said, "What is going on?"Zoey's father said, "This homewrecker tried to start a scene at my daughter's wedding, and the townsfolk stood up for her. We taught him a lesson already. My daughter agreed to this. Ask her."Zoey could do nothing but nod. George was stuck between a rock and a hard place. He looked at me, then at Zoey. Finally, he made up his mind. Clenching his teeth, he slowly backed toward the entrance."Lesson well taught. He should never have crossed Mr. and Mrs. Lawson. I have to go. Work calls."Fury flared within my heart. With warning dripping from my tone,
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