Warning! mature content but not too explicit!!! "If you don't do as I say then you will never see our son again, not in this life or the next," Henry said in an icy tone that made me shiver in fright. Five years ago, I had a one-night stand with an unknown man. It was never my wish, how could my stepmother and my stepsister be this cruel to set me up with a stranger? I trusted them but I guess it was too late, the deed was already done. They threatened to ruin my reputation, so I ran away. Five years later, I returned with my son to the country, after getting the heartbreaking news that my father was sick. The stranger, whose name I knew to be Henry, a ruthless billionaire, wanted me and my son and if I didn't abide by his rules, he threatened to do the unthinkable.
View MoreThird POV***Abigail closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She tried her best not to look at the words on the paper when she opened them again, but they were still there, staring back at her.Her voice trembled as she spoke. "Father... are you saying you want me to take over Zeng Company? To be the one in charge?" Her eyes searched her father's face for any sign that this might be a misunderstanding, but his serious expression confirmed that she'd heard him correctly. "Yes it is yours to keep. Your mother contributed to the success of this company before she died. It has been yours since the beginning. We wanted to give this to you, that was the original plan. We saved enough money for our baby girl. I should have told you earlier." Mr Williams said with a convincing smile, hoping she would believe him.Many years ago, before the death of Abigail's mother, they had both saved a little amount of money. For years, they never stopped saving, it was just unfortunate that her mother ne
Third POV***Abigail leaned toward her father, her curiosity piqued. "So, Father," she began, her gaze shifting briefly to Hercules before returning to her father, "how long has Hercules been working as your lawyer? Is he as loyal as you think?" She asked, her tone conversational and relaxed, seemingly unfazed by the presence of Hercules.Mr. Williams looked a bit surprised by his daughter's questions, but he kept his composure. "Hercules is an excellent lawyer, Abigail," he said reassuringly. "He's been working with me for a long time now. What made you ask about him, sweetheart?”Abigail nodded in understanding, silently acknowledging that her questions might have been out of context."Nothing, father, we just didn't have a good encounter and it's totally my fault." She summoned the courage to say. Obviously, she knew doubting a person she had never met was wrong.To make matters worse, she had even called him a naughty pervert."I'm sorry for what happened earlier" Abigail said, h
Third POV***"Why is he following the same path?"Abigail couldn't help but wonder about the purpose behind his decision to walk the same path as hers. In an attempt to detect his intentions, she gently slowed down her steps, curious to see if he would adjust his pace to match hers. To her amazement, he indeed followed suit, graciously matching her stride.It didn’t take a genius to figure out that the peculiar man was following her every step. What were his motives? His presence felt like an invasion of her personal space.As they moved down the hallway, rooms and offices were on both sides, but the guy didn’t even glance at any of them. He was focused on walking straight ahead, following her like a bloodhound on a scent.She toyed with the idea of calling the dude out, but she just couldn’t make up her mind. It was like a tug of war going on inside her head, one side saying to just get it over with and the other side telling her to think it through.She walked faster, her heart rac
Third POV***Days later, at Zeng company. The tall huge building was in front of Abigail, with the big vibrant ZENG written on it.Abigail took some time to admire the building, the guards had granted her entrance after displaying them a card that she had gotten from her father.The tender wind blew her hair, some few strands touching her face, she used her hand to carefully tuck them in the back of her ears.Abigail's shoulders squared as she took in a slow, steadying breath, preparing herself for what lay ahead. With measured steps, she entered the easy lobby of the organization building, her gaze determined. Without hesitation, she walked closer to the elevator, each click of her heels echoing her resolve. Though her heart was thumping loudly in her chest, she nonetheless discovered it challenging to consider that her father should hide a multi billion dollar business enterprise like this.It was too top to be true, how on earth can a man cover this wealth with this long without
Third POV***"I'm deeply sorry for the delay," Henry stated regretfully as he took his seat, acknowledging the inconvenience he had caused. "I was caught up in an urgent phone call that required my immediate response." He said upon noticing their mixed expressions.To be honest, the only reason why he had faked a call was to get Abigail and her father to discuss some private matters. He contended with the dilemma of not wanting to disrupt the conversation with her father due to his presence. In a moment of necessity, he had racked his brain for a solution, ultimately resorting to the only tactic that presented itself, and that was fabricating a phone call."It must be a very long call then" Abigail felt her heart melt, she wanted to hug him and tell him how much she loved him but she stopped herself from doing so.Even without him telling her, she knew that he had left only because he wanted to give them some privacy."Thank you, Henry," Mr. Williams remarked with a gracious smile.
Third POV***Mr. Williams’ gaze met his daughter’s, each glance stirring a sense of disappointment within him. Though he did not speak, his furrowed brow and tight-lipped expression revealed a hidden pain that he couldn't conceal.Despite Mr. Williams’ attempts to conceal his disappointment, it became visible in his facial expressions, especially in the obvious shifts of his brow and mouth.Determined to rectify his perceived failure, he promised in his heart to be the father she deserved, no matter the obstacles or challenges that might arise. He knew that this was his chance to make amends, and he wouldn’t let it slip away.Clearing his throat, he started. "Abigail, I need you to listen attentively to me."Abigail’s lips stretched wide into a vibrant smile, her eyes bright with curiosity as she met her father’s gaze. The anticipation was evident as she leaned in closer, eager to hear the words that hung on his lips.Mr. Williams struggled to get out the words, choking on his own th
Abigail's POV***"If you had bothered to ask me about what happened five years ago then maybe we wouldn't be having this conversation today" I said with tears in my eyes, wiping them away with a napkin that was placed on the table neatly."I'm sorry, I failed as a father."Suddenly, tears brimmed in my eyes, overflowing and flowing down my cheeks. In a desperate attempt to hide my vulnerability, I brought my palms up to cover my face, my shoulders curling inward as if to shield myself from the world. I didn't want him to think that I was his pathetic daughter.Finally finding the courage, I said, "Henry was the man I slept with five years ago." The words flowed out of me, a rush of relief washing over me as years of secrecy were lifted from my shoulders. My father’s eyes were also damp with tears as he responded, "I'm so sorry, Abigail. I failed you." His voice shook as he spoke, causing his shoulders to sag in defeat. Indeed men do cry, I tried to tell myself that it wasn't his fa
Abigail's POV***My father couldn't contain his excitement about the Bugatti Veyron, raving about its features and marveling at its price tag, which, much to my surprise, was even higher than I had expected. I listened with a mix of awe and disbelief, trying to process the sheer amount of money that Henry spent on a single vehicle.Apparently, it was a rare car that was sold for six hundred million. That was a lot higher than I had expected it to be.As I sat in the passenger seat of the Bugatti Veyron, I was so conscious of its value that I felt like I was sitting on a throne of gold. Every slight movement was met with a gentle rearranging of my body, as if the slightest contact could damage its precious surface. From the corner of my eye, I noticed Henry's giggle as he steered us smoothly toward our destination, which was obviously a five star restaurant.As Henry brought the Bugatti Veyron to a smooth halt in the parking lot, we could only stare in awe at the towering skyscraper
Abigail's POV***It felt so good to be snuggled close to Henry, perceiving his scent and not feeling afraid.Father had mentioned something about wanting us to discuss an important topic. I wondered what he wanted to say and I couldn't help but look up eagerly, waiting to hear his words.Clang! Clang!The shock of the sound was almost physical, and without thinking, my hands flew to cover my ears. Whatever had made that noise had nearly blown out my eardrums, and the ringing that followed left me stunned and disoriented.The sound was harsh, much like the violent clatter of plates smashing against each other. Glancing to my right, I spotted my stepmother, her face flushed red with fury, and two metal pots clutched tightly in her fists. What in the world was going on?Faced with my stepmother's rage, I instinctively turned to my father, pleading for his assistance. However, the look of tiredness on his face indicated that he had long since given up trying to pacify her tempestuous s
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