I inhaled deeply before beginning to speak. "I understand this may sound awful, but I did it to stop him from bothering us. He wouldn't leave me alone, constantly calling and showing up at my workplace. I thought that if I gave in to him, he would finally back off. But I was mistaken. I deeply regret it, Marcus. I'm truly sorry.""What do you mean?!" he questioned."I had s*x with him," I confessed.I could see the pain in his eyes as he processed my words. He suddenly stood up and began pacing, his hands running through his hair. It was evident he was trying to control his anger."How could you do this to me, Samantha?"he eventually said, his voice trembling with emotion.Marcus's eyes held a mix of anger and hurt as he stopped pacing. "Samantha, I'm not sure if I can forgive you for this. You shattered my trust in the worst way possible.""I know, and I apologize. I'll do whatever it takes to make things right,"I replied, my voice quivering with emotion.After a heavy sigh, Marcus s
I paused briefly, debating whether to share my thoughts with her. However, her compassionate gaze persuaded me otherwise. After a nod, I sipped my tea and began to reveal my concerns."I...I had a moment of weakness and slept with my ex-fiancé, Elijah, last night," I confessed, overwhelmed by guilt.Betty's face remained stoic, though I could detect a hint of surprise."But aren't you engaged to Marcus now?" she inquired cautiously.With a deep breath, I explained, "Yes, I am, and I regret my actions. Elijah has been causing issues for Marcus and me, and I thought that by giving in to him once, he would stop bothering us."Without any delay, we were startled by the sound of tiny footsteps racing down the staircase. In an instant, Marco burst into the kitchen, his face radiating with joy."Mommy, mommy! Look what I discovered in the backyard!"he exclaimed, proudly displaying a small, grimy object in his hands.Despite the slight interruption, I couldn't resist smiling at his contagious
I inhaled deeply, attempting to compose myself."He mentioned being upset that I ended things with him to be with Marcus. He's threatening to tarnish my name." Betty shook her head in disbelief."That's absolutely twisted. Have you spoken to Sir Marcus?" I shook my head."No, I don't want to drag him into this." Betty sighed."I get it, but you can't let Elijah off the hook. You need to stand up for yourself."I knew she was right, but I couldn't shake off the fear and vulnerability."What if he follows through? What if he damages my career and business?" I questioned, my voice quivering.Betty reached out and held my hand."I understand it's frightening, but you can't let him dictate your life. We can go to the authorities and file a report. And I'll ensure Sir Marcus is informed of the truth." I nodded, thankful to have Betty's support."No, Betty. That's not a wise decision," I objected.“What do you plan to do, Ma'am Samantha?” Betty inquired, her voice filled with worry.“I'm not
The following day, I awoke with a sense of unease and anxiety. The feeling that something was amiss lingered within me. As I descended the stairs, Betty urgently called out to me."Ma'am!"I responded, "Yes, Betty?""Have you checked your social media?" she asked, her voice filled with panic.Confused, I unlocked my phone and was bombarded with numerous notifications. My heart sank as I discovered that my intimate photos were being shared across various social platforms. I couldn't fathom what I was witnessing. How could this be happening?"What in the world is going on, Betty?" I inquired, my voice trembling with fear."It's Elijah. He's spreading your explicit images all over the internet," she explained, her tone laced with anger."He actually went through with it. I never expected him to sink this low," I muttered, my eyes welling up with tears."He's a twisted monster. We can't let him get away with this," Betty declared, her voice filled with resolve.Deep down, I knew she was r
As my secretary spoke, my heart sank. The judgment and gossip spreading among my colleagues and employees echoed in my mind.I ended the call, feeling the weight of the situation on my shoulders. Marcus, who had been watching me with concern, asked what was wrong."Marcus, I need to talk to Elijah again. My nude photos have spread throughout the entire company. My reputation is ruined," I said, fighting back tears."I'll come with you," he offered."Please trust me this time," I pleaded.Tears streamed down my face as I drove to my apartment. I felt humiliated and exposed, overwhelmed by questions. How did Elijah get those photos? Why would he do this to me? And most importantly, how would I handle this situation?When I arrived at my mansion, I saw Elijah holding his luggage. I immediately called out to him."Elijah!" I shouted.He laughed and responded, "Yes, my love?""What's so funny, Elijah? How could you do this to me?" I yelled into the phone."Why?" he asked, pretending to be
Mr. Harper made it clear that he was committed to ensuring that Elijah faced the consequences of his actions. He assured me that we would take legal action against him for cyber labeling and oral defamation, and that we had sufficient evidence to build a strong case.The following morning, we sat in Mr. Harper's office, discussing the specifics of the case. I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. Finally, I was taking a stand against the person who had caused me immense pain and embarrassment. While I knew it wouldn't undo what had already transpired, it was a step towards achieving justice.Curious about our plan of action, I asked, "What are the next steps?"Mr. Harper responded, flipping through some documents on his desk, "First, we will file a restraining order against Elijah to prevent him from contacting you or sharing any more of your photos online.""That's a good starting point," I acknowledged, feeling a newfound sense of security, knowing that he wouldn't be able to ha
I felt my heart skip a beat upon hearing his words. Daddy Elijah? The man who was once my fiancé, the man who betrayed me and made my life a living hell? It was hard to believe what I was hearing. He had relentlessly bothered me, even going as far as spreading my nude photos on social media. "Where?!""He was outside our window, waving at me!" Marco exclaimed, his smile fading as he noticed the worry on my face.Taking a deep breath, I tried to regain control over my overwhelming emotions."What do you mean, baby?" I asked, attempting to keep my voice steady."I really saw him!" he insisted."Marco, my love, Daddy Elijah is not here. He's far away," I reassured my son, hoping to ease his concerns."But I witnessed him, Mom! He was dressed in a suit and had a wide grin on his face," Marco insisted, his little face contorting with confusion.I crouched down in front of him, clasping his hands in mine."Sweetheart, Daddy Elijah is not a good person. He caused Mommy a lot of pain, and we
I stormed out of the conference room, my mind racing with frustration and disappointment. The meeting with the investors had not gone as well as I had hoped. The problems with our sales were becoming a major obstacle for our company, and I couldn't help but feel responsible for it.As I exited the building, the sense of defeat lingered. I had put in so much effort alongside Marcus to establish this company, and witnessing its struggles was disheartening. I needed a moment to clear my thoughts and devise a strategy for a turnaround.Before heading home, I decided to make a brief stop at my mansion. Changing into more casual attire and being in my own space always helped me think more clearly.Upon opening the door to my mansion, I was shocked to find Elijah in my living room. Anger surged within me."What are you doing here?"I snapped, my tone sharp and filled with irritation.Elijah rose to his feet, a smirk dancing on his lips. "Well, well, well, look who we have here. Samantha, my d