All Chapters of Scandalously Yours: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

I wasn't playing any games. I was being sincere when I said I was tired. However, Julian thought I was playing hard to get. “This is a matter that involves the way our relationship evolves in the future. I don't think acting like this would cut it…” Julian told me. “Acting like what?” I asked as I sat up. “I don't want us to fight again,” Julian doubled up. “I was speaking about adding terms to our contract. Are you open to it?” I took a deep breath and looked at him intently. An agreement like that would make sure he never treated Maggie better than me. However, I wanted to be in charge. And yes, I was now in the game, playing hard to get. “I don't think we need more terms. We are doing fine right now, Julian!” I said carefully. “Alright!” He answered. “You can go to bed.” He walked away from the edge of the room to get a glass of wine. My tactics had failed. He wasn't doing the chasing as I thought he would. If I brought up the matter again, he would be in charge. I wasn't go

I rested my head on his chest as he carried me into my room upstairs. It was just like the old days. It brought back the feeling I had always longed for. Many who heard the story between Julian and I would claim I betrayed him. I believed that too but I also had the notion that I had suffered terribly for that. I had fame but I lacked love. I cheated on my ex-husband indeed but he did more. One day, I would tell it all to somebody. “You are still strong…” I muttered. “What else would you expect?” Julian replied. “I work out every morning. I do that to remain fit… and strong.” “Right, your body is proof. You are muscular…” I said as I stroked his chest gently. Julian only smiled as he maintained his pace. I touched his arms, “Look at those strong arms. I bet you've straddled Annie with those.” Julian stood in his tracks and took a good look at me, “Are you sure you are sick?” Fuck! I must have gone out of character. “Don't I look sick?” I asked him calmly. “I don't know,” he re

I made sure Annie had left for the dining room before I made my move. Earlier, I heard her talking to Isabella. She wanted late night snacks as she would be staying up at Julian's private library to read her script. I waited calmly until the coast was clear before I went to the library. The script was right there and I checked through it right away. I checked the wall clock again, I had only twenty minutes for this. The parts which Annie would be reading tonight weren't many. I wondered why she wanted to stay up for that. There was only one explanation, she was excited and wanted to feel like she was working hard for it. I tore off the two pages and scanned it instantly. From there, I edited her own lines so that she would read the wrong thing. The thought of how embarrassed she would be tomorrow gladdened my heart. I printed out the edited document and slipped it in her script in place of the part I tore off.Mission complete. I smiled again and made to walk out. All of a sudden, I

“Of course, disciplinary action will be taken. That is only normal,” Mr. Cooper said. “You should end the practice, stage manager. Come with me, Annie.” Okay, I was in trouble. Mr. Cooper led me to his office and shortly after we got there, Julian entered. “You said you would only observe during the practice. Do you plan to observe here as well?” Mr. Cooper asked him. “You are the director. It won't be nice if I intervene at times like this. But if you don't mind, I will talk to Annie for a few seconds,” Julian replied. Mr. Cooper nodded, granting him approval. Julian looked at me intently. He picked up my script right after and confirmed that it had been tampered with. “I want you to tell me the truth, Annie. Did you tamper with this script?” Julian asked. When I left him today, I never thought I would be interrogated by my husband. Everything was going the opposite way it was planned. “No, I didn't,” I replied firmly, hoping he would believe me. I could accept others not trust

It kept ringing in my head. Everyone's eyes had fallen on me and I just couldn't believe what was happening right now. I remained standing but it seemed as if my soul had left my body. “The beneficiary of my assets is Annie Richmond.” Was that a mistake? Perhaps the lawyer would reread and find out a mistake had been made. However, it didn't seem like it. People began to murmur and when I looked at Julian's face, I could see a mix of shock and nervousness. He had been sure he would get Mr. Yamamoto's assets upon his death. What if Julian hated me now? “Annie, are you okay?” Julian asked me as he touched me carefully. “I… I am…” I muttered. “I don't know what just happened. Did I hear…” “Yes,” Julian answered in a firm voice. “You will be the beneficiary to all his assets.” Julian gave me a hug right there and trust me, that was the exact thing I needed right now. If unpredictability was a person, it would be the late Mr. Yamamoto. Even on my way home, I remained dazed. I only t