CHAPTER 12HEAVENHe didn't know what was coming for him. This was the moment I had been waiting for all these years. During our marriage, I had been forbidden from going to the company, but this time, I was not only stepping into the company but the highest room ever. The boardroom.And I was going to seal his fate.As I stepped into that boardroom, the air shifted. I could feel the heavy tension in the room but as all heads turned, the tension escalated. Some with confusion. Others with recognition and surprise. Of course, who wouldn't be surprised to see their CEO's ex wife and most of all, the one competitor they despised. The rival they couldn't surpass now unlike before. Who would want to see a business rival in their boardroom? Usually, Belmont had been the leading shoe brand but in the past few months, we had taken over and Belmont had probably been pushed to the last because even other companies were doing better than them.Why? Atlas always prided himself as the best busi
CHAPTER 11ATLAS I drew in a deep breath as I walked out of the police station that morning.Finally.I couldn't believe I literally spent all my night in that cold cell for a crime that shouldn't be as serious as they were making it to be. Aggravated assault? It had only been a single punch. Staying in the cell made me cold and all I could think about was that I wasn't really at fault like they claim it to be.Yeah, I was guilty for punching him, but he had punched me first. And it just doesn't make any sense that all that had happened due to a single punch. It was his fault for not being able to take a punch. I just found it so odd that he almost broke his skull because of my punch.His family definitely wanted to pursue the case. My lawyer had arrived that morning, even though he was a bit late, I was still thankful that I was able to get bailed out, though they were still pursuing a criminal suit but at least, I had the chance to fight back."We need to hurry. I have to attend a
CHAPTER 10HEAVEN"How is he?" Amy's voice shook as she rushed towards me and my eyes widened in surprise. Shouldn't she be on a vacation with her boyfriend or something? Mom said she was returning later tonight or tomorrow and we had only been in the hospital for a little less than thirty minutes and she showed up.Did she fly from somewhere or what? It didn't seem like their vacation was in New York and even if it was, I just found it so surprising that she would rush down here in a matter of minutes when she ought to be somewhere far away from home.They were best friends so it was understandable how concerned and worried she was. If something happens to Jenna or Raquel, I would certainly be the first one to fly there."He is being attended to. I'm waiting for the doctor," I told her, and she ran her hand through her hair.She turned back to me a few seconds later and the concern on her face immediately morphed into disgust as she threw me a scowl."This is all your fault!" She acc
CHAPTER 9ATLAS"What was that?"Amanda questioned as we walked into my house that busy evening.I was still trying to wrap my head around what just happened at the gala. I couldn't stop thinking about the blood that gushed out of Oliver's head and how he suddenly lost consciousness. Does it really make sense that my punch would be that powerful to cause such damage? Did he trip or something? I couldn't fathom anything and it was really messing with my brain.The way Heaven had looked at me like I was a murderer and the way she had avoided me like a plague shattered my heart into pieces. I was still trying to get in her good books and this had to happen, just why? Why didn't I stop myself from punching Oliver?I should have just ignored them and tried to speak to Heaven later on. I just couldn't accept that they were together. I couldn't believe how Heaven had changed so much. It had been hard to reach her all this while and when she appeared, it was obvious she was back for blood.Fro
CHAPTER 8HEAVENI wanted to hit that ugly face of hers so bad. I wanted to slap the nighttime out of her but I had to contain myself. I had to stop myself from losing my temper to that extent because we were in a public place.Literally, we ruined the gala already. All eyes were now fixed on us and I knew indulging Amanda would cause another chaos and in no time, rumours would start flying around. I can imagine the contents being Bellmore's ex-wife and long time fianceé fighting over him at that gala. I didn't want anything that would ruin my delicate image.For someone with my surname and reputation , fighting in public didn't speak well of me. I wanted to be the one with the upper hand this time. I wanted to be the one controlling everything.Instead of reacting according to my emotions , I erupted into laughter. I laughed in her face and she stared at me with her brows furrowed in confusion. Of course, she didn't expect that. She was clearly ready to fight me but I wouldn't give h
CHAPTER 7HEAVEN"You're not dressed yet?" Mom asked in a tone of disbelief when she entered my room and saw me just stepping out of the bathroom. "Yeah, I had something urgent to attend to earlier," I replied, glancing at her. She controlled the wheels of the wheelchair to get closer to me."Do you know Oliver is already on his way and the gala is starting soon?" Mom Helen reminded me and I almost let out a sigh. She has been ringing it in my ears since the day started and I just couldn't refuse.All these years, my parents have been trying so hard to match me with their friend's son even though it was clear I had no intention of getting into any relationship. All I wanted was to focus on my kids and the business but all they wanted was for Oliver and I to get together. I wonder why they hadn't matchmade Oliver and Amy before my arrival. I mean, they practically grew up together, they were like childhood friends so, why not? Why would they think I was the perfect choice for him? It
CHAPTER 6HEAVENThe sound from my phone woke me the next morning. Groaning, I reached for it and without checking who it was, I picked up the call and placed the phone by my ear."Hmm," I answered the call groggily."Don't tell me you're still in bed?" Jenna shouted from the other end, almost breaking my eardrums.Quickly, I moved the phone away from my ears and glanced at the call. My eyes widened upon realising it was morning already and I was going to be late. Instantly, I threw the duvet off my body and rushed to the bathroom."You have a meeting in the next one hour. I'm coming over now," Jenna yelled through the phone."I'll be ready before you arrive." Not waiting for her to respond, I ended the call and picked up my toothbrush and toothpaste.I had an investors meeting that morning and I couldn't afford to be late. Not when it was literally a competition.I ended up sleeping late last night due to Amy's drama. After threatening to leave the house, everyone had to beg and pers
CHAPTER 5HEAVEN"It's time to leave, right?" I asked as Jenna strolled into my office. It was evening already and I was already so tired, all I needed was to go home and see my kids. They were like my energy booster. I was really grateful that they came into my life when it was the darkest.Just like my biological family also came into my life when I was filled with confusion and darkness, the divorce had been a blessing in disguise."Yeah, but before that, the lawyer is here," she announced and my brows shot up in realisation. I had totally forgotten about that."Let him in."Jenna made her way out and soon returned with Ethan, the company's lawyer. Luckily, I had found out he was a multi practice lawyer so it was easy to get him on board with my plans."Hi, Ethan," I greeted with a small smile as I rose to my feet."Hi Heaven." He flashed me a smile as I pointed at the sofa.We both took our seats and I glanced at Jenna who was standing beside Ethan's chair. "I brought the final d
CHAPTER 4HEAVENIt's been three weeks since I've left the country to tour our stores in other countries and I just couldn't wait to meet my family again and my kids.The past five years have been the best and I couldn't hope for anything better."You have a gala to attend in the next two hours and the award show later in the night," Jenna, my best friend turned secretary announced beside me and I glanced at her."I didn't know about the award show," I told her."It came in at the last minute. Sorry for not informing you earlier."I nodded."And the gala is in two hours? Do you think we should just skip that?" I asked and she shook her head. It was too early to start attending functions when I only got back. I had to spend more time with my children and get some rest."You know how your mom is. It's her event, remember?" "Oh."As we stepped out of the car, a wide grin spread across my face. Even though I've only been away for three weeks and had spent most of my time in the hotels,