Inhaling deeply, Amanda took hold of the contract and carefully reviewed its contents. The agreement proved to be exceptionally stringent, with terms that were outright oppressive. Given the current state of the company, completing the contract within two years seemed like a near-impossible feat."This is unfair.""If you're hesitant to sign, just say so," Dickson retorted.Joanna clenched her teeth in frustration. "Mr. Dickson , you're crossing a line! Show some decency, will you?""Yeah, yeah," Dickson responded dismissively. "I'm just annoying, okay?"He slouched back in his chair, casually puffing on his cigarette, appearing nonchalant. "If you're too scared to sign, just quit the family company. Besides, it’s not even your company!"His arrogant demeanour fueled Amanda's inner fury. Yet, she was no quitter, not back then, and certainly not now.The terms were exorbitant, but if she could complete the task, she could finally rid Dickson and his team members for good and for the be
All Dickson desired in that moment was to assert dominance over Amanda. He was inherently aggressive, and once he targeted someone, escape became nearly impossible.Amanda's shirt was forcibly torn open by Dickson, his hands roaming recklessly over her body. Despite the fear and humiliation, Amanda fought fiercely. "Let go of me, no! Hmm... let go, you understand?""You think I don't know what you're doing? Nobody plays hard to get with me. Dickson always gets everything he wants," he declared.As he spoke, the zip on Amanda's skirt was ruthlessly torn apart. However, no matter how vigorously she fought, pinned to the sink, she felt utterly powerless. Horror consumed her entirely.This man had always been brutal to her, and she knew Dickson would only cease when she was shattered and broken.When Bruce was on the verge of attaining his desires, the door was abruptly pounded with rapid and loud knocks.Dickson halted, and an uneasy silence enveloped them. What a disappointment!The doo
Amanda furrowed her brow and addressed Amelia, asking, "What are you doing?" Amelia responded with a sneer, turning around to forcefully hit her head against the wall, resulting in an instant swelling on her forehead. Collapsing weakly to the floor, she began to moan, "Ouch, it hurts. Don't hit me, Mandy, please. Help!"Dickson, hearing the commotion, hastily pushed the door open. Upon entering, he witnessed Amelia lying on the floor, pitifully covering her head."What's happening over here?"Amelia stared at Amanda in horror and weakly said, "Mandy, she hit me. She just hit me..." Dickson glanced at Amelia's forehead, noting the bruise. "It hurts!" Amelia sobbed, appearing pitiful. That finally convinced Dickson. "Amanda, how could you treat Amelia like this? She is a good person!" Amanda tried hard not to roll her eyes."She hit the wall herself, and I never touched her. I had nothing to do with it." "Oh, come off it! How can Amelia be so stupid as to run herself into a wall?" "Fine
For a moment, time appeared to come to a standstill. Dickson, despite feeling a wave of weakness, managed to stay conscious, his strength prevailing. "Who do you think you are, shocking me with a taser?" Dickson glared at Amanda with eyes filled with menace, akin to a falcon zeroing in on its prey.Amanda took a step back, regaining her composure despite the tension. "It was self-defence. If you come at me again, I'll call the police!"Dickson let out a scoffing laugh. "Call the police? Go ahead! I'm the top dog in New York! Even the local government relies on the support of the Dickson’s family. The police would side with me!""Don't get involved, Dickson. This is between her and me," he snapped, fueled initially by concern for Amelia but now consumed by anger.Amanda summoned her assistant, Betty. "Call the police immediately. There's trouble here."Betty, ever dutiful, responded, "Yes, Mrs.Amanda"Dickson, incredulous, protested, "You've crossed the line, Amanda!" He had underestim
Finally, they were gone. Amanda sank into her chair, a palpitation seizing her, leaving her face as pale as a ghost.Betty rushed in, observing Amanda's distress. "Mrs. Amanda, are you okay?"Amanda took a moment to massage her chest before letting out a long sigh. "I'm fine! Get me a cup of coffee.""Yes Ma’am !” Betty responded promptly, swiftly heading to fetch the coffee. Though she hadn't been with her for long, Betty had shown great discipline and never delved into matters she shouldn't know.That's why, the moment Amada stepped into the family business, she immediately placed Betty by her side. During lunchtime, employees gathered in the break room, finishing their meals and engrossed in gossip on their cell phones."Look at Mrs. Amanda. So open!" one remarked."I heard she had a quickie with Mr. Dickson in the bathroom on her first day here!" another added."What's the big deal? It's not her first time! Five years ago, at Mr. Dickson and Amelia’s engagement party, Mr. Dickson
Rumours about Amanda were spreading like wildfire, popping up one after another on the internet. Overnight, Amanda became the talk of the town across the digital landscape.Reporters and controversies gathered daily outside her office, but undeterred, Amanda continued to show up for work. Meanwhile, back at the King’s Hotel, Andrew surprised Amanda one morning with a bouquet of flowers. With a warm greeting, Amanda invited him in as she juggled breakfast preparations for her children.Despite having nannies, Amanda still took the time to personally cook for her kids occasionally. Offering Andrew a seat, she insisted they share a meal together. Pouring a glass of milk and ordering a box of pizza, Amanda engaged in casual conversation.Though Andrew wasn't a fan of pizza, the fact that Amanda made it changed his perspective. In the midst of their meal, Andrew shared exciting news—he had found a perfect house in a friendly neighbourhood with privacy-protecting facilities. He suggested Am
Shortly after, another sensational piece of news surfaced on social media: "A b*stard Daughter – The Story of Amanda and her useless mother !" The focus was primarily on Amanda's mother, delving into shocking revelations about Patrick's background.The article disclosed that Patrick was, in fact, the adopted son of Terry, and Amanda's mother was Alison's own nephew. This meant that Amanda was the only one truly connected to Alison, explaining why he left her 51% of the family business. Meanwhile, the explosive revelation of Patrick and Stella's affair added another layer of scandal."Amanda and Amelia's birthdays are only twelve days apart," one commentator pointed out.The netizens were stunned. For years, Patrick and Stella had been seen as the epitome of a happy marriage, and no one could have fathomed that it was founded on a mistake from the start.This revelation disgusted netizens profoundly. While affairs might have been overlooked in the past, contemporary netizens had little
After a very long road trip, Amelia and Stella finally arrived at Kiki’s place.The Mansion nestled on a mountain near the coast, the mansion, despite its age, stood as one of the most expensive estates in Elyria. The vast Dickson family held numerous properties worldwide, yet Kiki chose to reside in this ancient mansion.During holidays, Dickson would return to spend some time with his sister in this serene abode. The air here was remarkably abundant and clean, a stark contrast to the bustling and polluted environment of the city where they came from. This place felt like an isolated fairyland.Approaching the gate, old age security. His face was a canvas of weathered leather, etched with the lines of a life lived on the edge. A lifetime spent squinting into the harsh glare of city lights and the menacing shadows of alleyways had left deep creases around his eyes, giving him a perpetually grizzled expression.His hair, once a raven black, was now a mosaic of steely grey and snow whit