Anna’s POV“You have got a despicable talent for ruining good moods, you know,” Smith told Sam. That was needed. He took it right from my heart. I wondered why someone would be so inconsiderate.“How many of your happy moods have I ruined, young master?” Sam asked neutrally like it never mattered.“I won’t be the one counting that. You had better let young couples do their thing so you can stop being a bachelor at fifty-eight…” Smith told him jokingly. I laughed at this but I had gotten what I wanted before. I had found out Sam’s real age.“But why ain’t you married?” I asked him carefully. “You are good-looking, quite rich, cute, smart, and SHORT!”Sam looked at me and sighed. He must have been amazed at how I just played him.“I was already impressed with myself but you chose to destroy it, huh! What have I done to you to deserve this?” Sam asked while smiling. He had a charming smile.“We might have to change our butler, Smith…” I winked at him.“Why, honey?” Smith asked me while p
Anna's POVI had to think about this for a moment. “But you are at fault…” I told him carefully. “If you didn't have sex with her and got her pregnant, she wouldn't need to have a divorce!” Sam stopped in his tracks and turned back at me. “I don't think I should be blamed in that scenario. I didn't force her to sleep with me. I had no idea she was pregnant until that day when she called me early in the morning to break the news of her pregnancy to me,” Sam told me carefully. “I was single and I was not supposed to be faithful to anyone. She was the married person and she could have stopped me with a single ‘I am married'.” “Exactly!” Smith exclaimed. “Josephine is to be blamed not old Sam!”“Have a seat, please,” Sam told us. I found a seat in the luxurious dining room while Smith did the same. Both of us were facing each other. “You have talked about three kids but I still feel that contraceptives might have saved you the headache,” I told him carefully.“You won't say that if y
Anna’s POVI thought I woke up first but I didn’t. Smith was already beside me and he seemed ready for our conversation. He had already sat up but his eyes were closed. He looked like he was meditating. I watched him and sat up as well. I yawned.“You are up already,” he told me shortly with a smile on his face.“I am,” I replied. “It is rare to see you up so early. I used to be the one to wake you up, remember?”“I do…” he replied. “I have been awake for about three hours. I was bothered about you and about…”“Emily!” I completed.“Yeah!” Smith replied. “I have been thinking about what we should do about her and trust me, it’s been hard on me. I realized that I have been quite inconsiderate. Although she threatened us with a gun, she is still your step-sister whom you lived with for several years!”I sighed.“I have been inconsiderate as well. You made the right decision by getting her locked up. She is still a step-sister and from our past together, she never loved me. I would be a
Anna's POVIt was quite unusual but I was not bothered at all. I believed that Smith would have a solution here. I looked at the cop in question.“Let me see the…” Smith was about saying before another cop came around to disrupt the situation. “Leave!” The new cop told the old cop. Now, he turned to Smith. “I am sorry for the inconveniences. This cop is quite new and he does not know etiquette. The person which you ask for is still here. Please follow me to my office and let's have a talk. You will see her later.” I took a deep breath. The situation was really suspicious but I did not mind. Smith winked at me and both of us followed the cop. He seemed to be the one with the highest rank in the station. The cop took us to his office and made us comfortable. He actually offered us a drink but we declined. I never knew people were offered drinks in a police station. This was the first time I was witnessing something like that. I was not bothered nor was I relieved. “I believe you are
Anna's POV “I think we have diverted from the main cause of coming here…” I touched Smith slightly on the shoulder. “I know, Anna, but things pop up,” Smith replied. “I can see that you are quite uncomfortable. You can step out for a moment. I should be done with this in the next five minutes!” I wanted to see the end of this. I shook my head and sat down instead. I noticed that things seem awkward for Smith afterwards. To me, this was not something to be proud of. It was illegal. Smith continued and in my presence, he sealed a deal with Charles. Their deal was quite simple. Charles was expected to be his informant and he would help him out in turbulent times. For someone running a business like Smith, having someone like Charles would be instrumental. They rounded it up and we were allowed to see Emily. The cops were already processing her release since we dropped charges already. “How has life been in the cell?” I asked her slowly as I entered where she was kept with Smith behi
Anna’s POVThree days after Emily was released, we had an august visitor. I was not expecting him at all. It was Sam, my father. He looked quite unstable but I did not know the reason behind his facial expression. I was informed by one of our maids and I had to step out. Smith was not at home at the moment. He had left for his office early that morning.After the pleasantries, I offered him a cup of water which he drank like he had been thirsty for years. This was enough to tell me that there was more to his visit.“I need your help, Anna,” he told me after he had settled down. This sounded urgent and instantly, I dropped my phone and concentrated on him. I was ready to give him a listening ear.“Go ahead, father,” I replied. Sam took a deep breath before he talked. Perhaps, a chunk of flesh was blocking his throat. Recently, I lost concentration easily and I loved to go straight to the point to save time.“I don’t know if you have heard but…” he was saying but I cut him short. I was
Sam’s POV:“Regardless…” I tried again but bad-mouthed Anna didn’t let me talk. Her mouth has gotten so unbridled after she left my abode. She had forgotten to consider that I harboured and fed her for years.“Do not spew that out, Dad,” she told me carefully. “It is shameless and if I was in your place, I would be so embarrassed. I might have considered your plea for help but you dared to ask for two hundred million dollars. Tell me if your whole business is worth that amount!”I said nothing here. I was hurt by all she had said. I had read about Smith’s business on Forbes magazine and I knew he would have two hundred million dollars. Instantly, I regretted my actions. I should not have started that discussion with Anna in the first place.“I will leave,” I stood up immediately. “But I will never forget this disrespect from you, Anna. Bear in mind that your children would do the same to you!”“That will only happen if I treated my kids the way you treated me. All you say are pointles
Sam’s POV I already knew the result even though I hadn’t asked Smith about the money. To him, it might be a joke but it was so important to me. I took a deep breath and thought of the most honourable way to leave his place since all of my tricks and antics had failed me. “Both of you are always up to date in communication…” I said slowly. “I guess she already knows that I am here. You must have told her before I got inside this office!” “Yeah!” he replied. “I love your daughter so much that I would never keep something for her. I am sure you must be so happy and proud of us. I would be proud as well if I were in your shoes!” “What is the use of being proud if both of you won’t help me? You have enough money but you play with my intelligence all because of a meagre amount!” I exclaimed. I was so hurt since my hopes were high already. The reception he gave me would make anyone think he would give me the money I needed. “Both of us are businessmen!” Smith told me slowly. “Bring a bet