He looked into her eyes, holding her face in his hands, Amelia's heart skipped a beat as she turned to face him, her eyes wide with fear. "No, Jackson. It's nothing like that. I promise."But Jackson's eyes told her he didn't believe her. And Amelia knew she had to keep lying, to keep her secrets safe. Little did she know, Jackson's suspicions would only continue to grow, and her web of deceit would soon begin to unravel.Jackson's anger boiled over, and he slammed his fist into the wall, making Amelia flinch. "I know you're lying, Amelia!" he exclaimed, his voice thundering through the kitchen. "And I'm going to figure out what's going on, no matter what it takes!"Amelia's eyes widened in fear as Jackson's eyes blazed with determination. She could see the resolve in his face, and it terrified her. She knew she had underestimated him, and now she was trapped in her web of lies. How could she tell him that she was with Uncle Smith her lover all night? And that he even threatened to te
Raven’s Book StoreAva walked into the bookroom, exchanging pleasantries with the receptionist. "Hi, how are you today? I'm looking for Volume Two of 'The Ex-Husband Returns: A Second Chance At Love'. Is it available?"“Oh, Mrs. Ava, come with me.”The receptionist smiled and led her to the shelf. "Right here, Mrs.Ava. Enjoy your read!"As Ava reached for the book, Jackson appeared from a corner, his eyes locking onto hers. It must have been that he saw her enter. She tried to walk away as her legs could carry her away far from him, but he strode towards her, his long strides closing the distance. He pulled her by the arm and pinned her against the bookshelves, his voice low and intense."Ava, what are you doing? And why are you doing this to me? Why are you running for governor against me? Is this because of Emily? I heard you’re related to her. Okay, I'll apologize here and now if that's what it takes, so that you would stop punishing me."“Punishing you?” She scoffed and after, her
"You're still the same, Jackson. Do you think you can bully and intimidate me? Well, I'm not your Emily. I'm Ava, and I won't back down." “But you said you know nothing about Emily.”Jackson's eyes narrowed his face inches from hers. Ava gulped as his eyes bored into hers, looking at each of her eyeballs."Now I’m this close to you and think about it, you're just like her, Ava. Those eyes. You're just as manipulative and deceitful as Emily was." Ava's laughter was cold, her eyes glinting with triumph. "You're the one who's manipulative and evil, Jackson. And I'm going to expose you for the world to see all you are." Ava's hands grasped Jackson's hair from behind, pulling him away from her face, her scissors fingers snapping dangerously close to his ear and pulling away some of the strands of his hair into her hands secretly. "You should never have come this close to me, Jackson," she hissed, her eyes blazing with fury. With a swift motion, her hands had already cut a small
Ava strode into the hospital, her presence commanding attention. The nurses and doctors bowed slightly as she passed, their faces respectful. They knew who she was - the woman standing beside Luke's fortune, the reason their hospital stood tall and proud: Luke Richardson. The hospital itself was a testament to Luke's wealth and Ava's influence. The walls shone with a sterile gleam, the equipment gleamed with cutting-edge technology, and the staff moved with quiet efficiency. It was a place of healing, a place of hope, and a place of gratitude - all thanks to Ava's generosity.She made her way to Luke's personal doctor, a man who had benefited greatly from her patronage. He smiled as she approached, his eyes deferential."Mrs. Richardson, it's an honor as always. What brings you here today?"Ava's smile was warm, her voice husky. "Just checking in on your progress, Doctor. I want to make sure your wife is receiving the best care possible."The doctor nodded, his eyes darting to the fl
Luke's voice rose in anger. "Because I love you, Ava! How many times do you want me to scream it out to you? Should I stand at the front of the news scream and say it out to the world how much I love you?”There was silence after and Ava didn’t respond, she could start to feel her heart becoming weak and she didn’t want this. She had to be strong and feel no emotion whatsoever.“I want to be with you, to support you. But you keep pushing me away, keeping secrets from me. It's like you're living two separate lives, and I'm only allowed to see one of them."Ava resumed with cold and mocking, laughter. "Love? Do you want to talk about love? You have no idea what love is, Luke. Love is what the Timberlakes took from me, what they destroyed. And I can never forget that. Do you think I would ever submit to love? Love is foolish and would make one weak and not want to strike back or even want to revenge those who hurt you."“What if it’s for the best and you don’t revenge and just submit t
Jackson trudged through the front door, his mind still reeling from his encounter with Ava. Amelia's cheerful voice broke through his thoughts, "Hey, have you had breakfast yet?"He shook his head, his eyes fixed on her concerned face. "No, I haven't."“Okay then, I’d make you one.” She was about to leave when she noticed the look on his face and returned to him, her eyes narrowed slightly, "What's wrong, Jackson? You look like you've lost your last dollar."Jackson's thoughts raced as he stared at his wife, his mind torn apart by Ava's demand. Divorce Amelia? How could he even consider it? But Ava's words echoed in his mind, "You'll do anything to win, won't you, Jackson?"He pushed aside his thoughts and forced a weak smile, "I'm just hungry, that's all."Amelia's expression softened, "Okay, well, I'll go make some breakfast then."As she headed towards the kitchen, Jackson's eyes followed her, his heart heavy with guilt. How could he even think of betraying her like this? But Ava's
Ava's phone rang, piercing through the silence of the hospital room. She answered, her voice still reeling from the doctor's revelation. "Hello?""Ava, sweetie, it's Mom." The voice on the other end was weak but familiar.Ava's eyes widened in shock. "Mom? How are you calling me on this line? Don’t tell me… You're...you're back?""I'm home, Ava. I'm finally home."Ava's mind raced as she processed the news. Her mother, who had been recovering in the States for months, was back in the country. And she was alive.Without a word, Ava cut the call and rushed out of the hospital room, her heart pounding in her chest. She couldn't believe it. Her mother, the woman she thought she wouldn’t make it through, was back. And she was coming home.As she sped through the streets, Ava's thoughts swirled with emotions. She had so many questions, so many things she wanted to say. But most of all, she wanted to see her mother, to hold her and know she was real.Finally, she arrived at her family’s Pen
Jackson strode into the Image Corp estate, his determined footsteps echoing through the lobby. He bypassed the reception desk and made his way to Uncle Smith's office, his eyes fixed on the CEO's suite.As he walked, employees scurried out of his way, bowing and greeting him with respectful smiles. But Jackson barely acknowledged them, his mind preoccupied with the mystery surrounding Amelia and Uncle Smith.He couldn't shake off the feeling that something was amiss, that there was more to their relationship than met the eye. Amelia's evasiveness and Uncle Smith's cryptic constant calls had only fueled his suspicions.Jackson's thoughts raced with questions. What did Uncle Smith want from Amelia? What secrets were they hiding? And what did it all have to do with the strange occurrences he had been having with Amelia and how worried she was earlier?He pushed open the door to Uncle Smith's office, his eyes locked on the CEO's imposing figure behind the desk. Jackson's determination tur