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'That suits you Ivy, you could have just stayed silent and enjoyed the wealth, why come out and expose yourself, suddenly you feel like a saint? When people betray me I make them pay.' Wendy thoughtEdmund who has not been at home and had went to visit his grandchildren and family came back home tonight only to be met with such news, he approached his wife in the room and asked..."Did you by chance have anything to do with this?""With what honey?" Wendy asked feigning innocence"The death of Ivy Mills" Edmund said"No way honey, why would I end the entire generation of those people?" Wendy asked feigning ignorance"I hope for your sake you didn't, because we promised never to murder anyone anymore. We have grandchildren now, so no need to be rash. And besides, what were you busy with back in Ohio that you adamantly chose not to come with me to say hello to your grandkids?" Edmund asked"I had to stay back, been busy keeping an eye on our son and I also had to hire a maid" Wendy said
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ONE YEAR LATEREvelyn got to the airport, and dialed her best friend's number.It rang twice before it got connected so she said pouting"We are here at the airport Lee, where are you?" "I am two minutes away, just relax" Lee said"You should have been here by now" Evelyn said"I am sorry for not keeping to time your Majesty" Lee said and she chuckled She and Wade walked hand in hand outside and saw Lee, Zach and some bodyguards waiting.As soon as Evelyn saw Lee, she hugged him, "I miss you my cute and adorable knight" she said"I miss you more, you sure have grown. I mean you look even more chubbier..." Lee said admiring her, and Evelyn blushed"Come on guys, Let's go.." Wade said breaking off their little reunion. They all entered into their various cars and they sped off."Why didn't you bother to come visit in Columbia are they still tailing you?" Evelyn asked"You have no idea" Lee said"Haha, that's the most funny thing ever, well I am back and that's all that matters" Evel
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At the restaurant Evelyn sat down waiting for her friend.The waiter came and asked politely, "What would you like to order ma'am?""Oh just get me a cup of coffee while I wait for my friend""Okay coming right up"After some minutes it came and she smiled and took a sip. It hit the spot perfectly.Britney came to the restaurant 15 minutes late but the joy of seeing her friend after a longtime covered her tardiness. She stood up and they both hugged each other like two rabbits wrestling.They then sat down and began discussing"Do you still work with Mrs Anders?" Evelyn asked"Nope, my man told me not to work anymore" Britney said"Wow!! That's so cool" Evelyn said"Thank you dear, speaking of men, how is your Eric?" Britney asked"Let's not talk about him" Evelyn said"What did he do? He came looking for you at the restaurant by asking me your whereabouts. So I gave him Lee's contact and address because I didn't even know where you are. I thought since he didn't come back he must ha
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The day finally came for Evelyn Mills to take over the company.So she walked graciously into Aragon's holdings and called for a board meeting, after all, the company is in her name now. The highest shares is hers, so she can summon for an emergency board meeting anytime, anywhere.She sat down confidently in the seat as the CEO of the company, some of the board members were not in support of the change in ownership of the company.Some came late, because they don't acknowledge her as anything.So after an hour, the seats in the conference room was filled up except one.Evelyn stood up gracefully, her hair let loose she was wearing a red corporate suit and matching pants and a black ankle high heeled shoes. She said"I am Evelyn Mills, the owner of this corporation and I will not stand being disrespected by your lousiness. I called for a meeting an hour ago, and it took another hour for you all to assemble?""Miss Evelyn, you have no right to call us just because you are the new own
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"Evelyn just say the word, what can I do to have you back to myself? I can't do anything without you, I waited and searched for you but couldn't find you.""..." The silence from Evelyn, the way she showed no emotions made Eric sad and heartbroken. He hates it when she gives him silent treatment always have.As soon as she got off the Elevator her guards arrived and escorted her to her car, opened her door and she entered without sparing him a glance.Eric left the company dejected, though his guards keep tailing him from behind but they dare not make themselves known.Evelyn got to the hotel first and entered into her room'What is he trying to do? After abandoning me to myself to die he is sorry? Was he expecting me to run into his arms after what he did? He must be crazy to think that' Evelyn thought and went into the bathroom to wash up.Eric came hours later with a big bouquet of her favourite rose and dropped it in front of her door, and slipped a note into her room as he alway
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The next day Evelyn went to work and shortly after some guards came to her hotel and packed up her belongings and moved them to her newly purchased residence.ARAGON'S HOLDINGSEvelyn was going through records of employees in the company and she couldn't find anyone that will be a 100% loyal to her, so she was almost giving up when someone walked into the company, dressed in a corporate outfit and came to her.Evelyn looked up only to be met with a familiar face."Hi, you look familiar, are you Amanda?" Evelyn said"Yeah, I thought maybe you wouldn't recognize me anymore since we only just met a couple of times" Amanda said"I hardly forget a face dear, so tell me what brings you here?" Evelyn asked"I am looking for a job." Amanda bluntly said"Job? Why? Thought you were working for the Aragons?" Evelyn asked"Well, I stopped working for them for a while now." Amanda said"Come with me, let's talk in my office" Evelyn said "Sure" Amanda followed her to her office and said"This is
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Dan was on his phone, he was supposedly resting after a tiring day at his company, when a text entered it was from an anonymous source.YOU ARE AN ADOPTED CHILD, JACK SMITH."What are they saying?" Jack muttered'Who is this? This can't be true, I better call dad and ask if this is true.' Jack thought He dialed his father's number immediately, he picked up"Jack my boy, how are you doing over there? People keep singing praises about your new company. You are making both your mum and I proud each second" Aaron said"Dad" Jack said"Yes son, what is it?" Aaron asked"Is mum there with you?" Jack asked "No, she is in the kitchen" Aaron answered Innocent"Okay I want to ask you this and I hope you tell me the truth" Jack said"Alright what is it son?" Aaron asked yet again"Dad, am I an adopted child? Do I not share the same blood as the Smiths? Am I an outsider?" Jack asked"Who told you that?" Aaron asked surprised "Just answer my question, dad am I adopted?" Jack asked again hoping
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Monica who had went to fill the forms at the counter, while she was at it her phone rang it was her dad.."Hello dad" Monica said"Monica dear, Jack has been shot" Aaron said"I know dad, Vincent already told me, I am at the hospital" She replied"How is he? Tell me" Cecilia said amidst tears"He is out of danger mom, but he is in a coma now." Monica said"Oh no, my poor boy." Cecilia said crying "Dad, tell mom I will rake care of him." Monica said"Alright dear, the weather isn't good else we would have been there by now and all the flights have been put on hold." Aaron said"Okay" Monica replied"One more thing dear, Jack knows." Aaron said"Knows what dad?" Monica asked"Jack knows he is adopted." He said"Oh no" Monica said"Please watch over him, I'll have to take care of your mum you know how she is." Aaron said"Alright Dad" Monica said and hung up.Monica came back from the reception desk and saw Evelyn pacing about and walked up to her, to confront her, she asked"What are y
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