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Chapter 15: A New Annalise.
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Heartache To Hierarchy Chapter 16:The Ball
I was standing in the midst of so many people. I had never been this exposed in my entire life. Although the mask had covered my face, I wasn't sure anyone would see me and recognize me, I was still feeling very self-conscious. Grandma had left my side to say Hello to her friends and I could see my father from where I stood with a glass of drink in my hand. He was speaking to some people as well. From the corner of my eyes, I could see familiar faces, like my step-siblings and stepmom. The thing was, they had walked passed me more than three times, yet they couldn't recognize me. Thank God for the face mask.The hall was so big and there were cameras everywhere. Father must have spent a lot to organize such a party in a short period of time. Not only that, the hall was full one would think that invitation had been sent weeks back. Everyone stood with a glass of wine in their hand as they spoke to another person. Everyone was dressed nicely and expensive, with one glance, one would
Heartache To Hierarchy Chapter 17:Lifesaver
"Here you are," I turned to see the man whom my heart could not stop thinking about all day. I swear, this man is a lifesaver. He comes always at the right and perfect time. A sweet smile formed on my lips as I called, "Liam,"Without waiting for anyone to speak, I was quick to take his hand and walk away from where Benson and Lara stood. I didn't care if they wanted to speak to each other but Liam was my escape out of there. When we got to a safe distance away, I looked from my shoulders to see that the pests weren't following and I released breaths. I smiled at him and said, "Thank you," He didn't know why I was thanking him but he nodded. Under the light, I scanned him from top to bottom. He was dressed in a black tuxedo with a green pocket square in his suit making me narrow my eyes at it. Did he plan to wear something similar color to what I was wearing? Grandma had picked my gown for me and Liam had long left the fashion store so how did he… Or did Grandma call him to let
Heartache To Hierarchy Chapter 18:Annalise George Smith
I watched my father take the mic as he stood on the stage. His face glowed with a smile, and everyone could tell that he was excited. He was dressed in a dark blue tuxedo, vibrant and full of life. One could tell without knowing him properly that he was a wealthy man. The way he carried himself spoke volumes. At first, he addressed the public, telling them how happy he was that they could make it to the party on such short notice. Even I am shocked about that, just yesterday they were invited and boom! More than a thousand people are here. "Are you okay?" Liam asked from the side and I forced a smile at him. My fingers were trembling, my palms sweaty and I couldn't stop stamping my left foot on the ground out of nervousness. "I'm fine," I replied before inhaling and exhaling some air to calm myself. I have never been in such a position before and I am praying earnestly not to faint before I get on stage. "Just yesterday…" Father's words flew into my ears, "I found out that I had
Heartache To Hierarchy Chapter 19: The Heir.
Annalise's POV. My heart raced, and I felt the room spin as my father's words hung in the air. "The heir... Annalise George Smith!" The name echoed through the hall. Gasps of surprise rippled through the guests, their eyes turning toward me and I wish the ground to give way beneath me."Dad, what... what are you saying?" I stammered, the weight of the revelation sinking in. The life I had known, one of humble origins, shattered as the truth about my life was revealed. The gasps around me reflected the disbelief that clenched my own heart."You, my dear, are the one with the gift," my father explained, his voice resonating, his eyes holding a mixture of pride and expectation. The world I thought I knew crumbled, replaced by the new responsibility of inheriting an empire."But... But... I... You.." I stuttered, my heart on the verge of beating out of my chest.Good Lord! What's happening?!"Darling..." I heard a familiar feminine voice called and I slowly turned to see my grandma headi
Heartache To Hierarchy Chapter 20: Walford Family
It was like I had suddenly become intimidating to them because their eyes kept darting left and right. Grandma kept speaking about how she got to know the Walford family and how nice they are and I couldn't help but smirk. Nice, huh? No matter how well Grandma said she knew them, I can boldly say that I knew them better. I stayed with them and have experienced each and every one of them firsthand. I didn't want to cause a scene here in the party, my party so when Grandma finally said,"Mr. and Mrs. Walford, meet my daughter, Annalise George Smith," I quickly stretched out my hand for them to take in a handshake, acting like I didn't know them, I forced out a smile, "Hello, nice to meet you," Nice to meet you. Definitely not them The look on their face switched immediately from fear to confusion. I swear, they might be wondering if I wasn't the same Annalise they had sent out of their house a few weeks ago. My hand remained hanging as none of them had taken it yet and Grandma sq
Heartache To Hierarchy Chapter 21: Downfall
"Security!" Grandma kept yelling, causing everyone to look our way. I almost shrank as I inwardly prayed that the ground open and swallow me. I saw Father rushing towards us, and Liam also had come from wherever he hid himself. I didn't know why Grandma loved to be the center of attention. I am not against it but can you not add me to it, Grandma? "Mother, what's wrong?" Father asked and I glanced at Grandma hoping she wouldn't tell the world that her granddaughter got divorced. I don't know how I would be able to look at anyone in the eyes I think Grandma sensed how I was feeling because she said, "This family here disrespected my granddaughter, the heir to the Smith family and I want them thrown out of this ball right this minute!" Her voice was loud and if you didn't see her, you wouldn't know it was an old lady speaking. "Security!!" She screamed again and Father said, "Don't shout. The security will come, do not stress yourself they'll be thrown out," I looked at my father
Heartache To Hierarchy Chapter 22: The News
As father and Grandmother had said it was how it was because the next morning I woke up and went downstairs, I met half of the family staring at the TV as the newscaster explained how the Walford family had gone bankrupt. Even though I knew Father and Grandmother had the power to do so, I couldn't understand how that had happened so fast like lightning. Not only did they destroy the entire company, they made sure the news carried it. Oh boy! Don't mess with the Smith family. I stood there staring at the television, forgetting the reason I had come downstairs in the first place. My eyes were wide in shock as I watched how their trade status dropped so bad, it would take the grace of God to bring it back up. Not only that, many shareholders had suddenly begun to withdraw from the company saying they no longer had interest in the company anymore.Oh, daddy is harsh. He made it so public that it would be difficult for the Walford family to stop it from reaching every ear. This is so b
Heartache To Hierarchy Chapter 23:Gift for the heir
“Anna” I turned around with red eyes only to see Liam walking over to where I stood. Does he know our house? Right, he does. He knows more about my family than I do, I keep forgetting that. “Liam!” Mia screamed excitedly before I could even call his name. She sprang away from where she stood, passing me in the process only to go and hug Liam.My jaws clenched along with my fingers. Did they have something together? Their closeness since last night. I brushed the feeling away, not wanting to add to the anger I was feeling inside me. I doubted Liam would yell at me for what I wanted to do to Mia. I should have just done it, give her that dirty slap on her face, leaving my fingerprints on her cheek, red and rosy. Although I was standing in the midst of a lot of people, I was lost thinking of the pleasure I would have felt seeing the bitch cry. Spoilt to the core, she's the dirty bitch! “Are you okay, Anna?” I blinked when I heard Liam ask. He was speaking to me. With a shocked ex
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