Chapter 88 Ricco POV "Hey, man. What the hell do you think you're doing, huh?" Mason, my best friend scolds me as he snatches the bottle of vodka from me, glaring hard at me. I have been in the bar for hours and have been drinking myself to a stupor in a bid to get rid of her thought from my head, but it doesn't seem like it's going to work. His image keeps popping up in my head, and the memories we had together are something I can never let go of. "It's hard for me, Mason. I really love her," Tears stream down my cheeks, and he scoffs. He has always warned me about Emily, but I never listened to him because I was so blinded by love. He told me that she was not someone trustworthy, and even though I knew that, I was hoping she would change one day, but who the hell am I to think that I could change her? I was just fooling around. "I know you love her, but you said that she told you she was in love with someone else. What do you want to do now? Kill yourself over someon
Chapter 89 Alicia POV It has been three days since I have been here, and nothing has happened. Nobody has contacted me, not that I will know if anyone did, anyway since Ren has my phone. It's finally the day my uncle will come here with his lawyer to force me to sign the papers, and I'm a bit scared. I'm scared that my parents will be broken if they lost everything like this, I'm scared that he will hurt me and my baby. I'm just like a ticking-timed bomb, waiting to explode. The footsteps coming from outside make my heart skip a beat, and I gulp down nothing nervously. The footsteps are multiple and don't sound like it's only one person, and I quickly conclude that it must be my uncle and his lawyer. The door finally opens after the sound of keys comes from outside, revealing my uncle with a grin on his face like he'd just won a lottery. I wasn't expecting less, anyway. "Hi, Alicia. It has been a while," His grin dissipates into a smirk as I stare at him with d
Chapter 90 Emily POVMy heart beats rapidly against my chest as I sit in the restaurant, waiting for Ren. He has summoned me yesterday to meet him here today. I don't know why he called me, but I just hope nothing went wrong later. The sound of my ringing phone pulls my attention, and I hiss loudly when I check the screen and find out that it's Ricco on the line. He has been calling me nonstop since yesterday, and it's driving me nuts already. I've been ignoring his calls for fuck's sake, shouldn't he know by now that I don't want to talk to him? The sound of the footsteps drawing close behind me draws my attention, and I quickly raise my gaze to see Ren walking up to me. My heart freezes in my chest as I drool over him. This man is just everything perfect, and it'll be an achievement for me to have him to myself, which I'm hoping happens later. I never meant to fall in love with him, but he stole my heart and made broke the walls I have built around my heart. "Hey," H
Chapter 91 Alicia POV The day is fast approaching, and I feel even more scared. My dad called me a few days ago that they would be back for the end-of-the-year party. How will they react when they find out that the company they worked so hard for, has been given to someone else? I know you would think why don't I just involve the police, but I have no evidence, and even if I do, I don't trust the police. My uncle may bail himself out with money, and I will be arrested for defamation, and guess what will happen when I come back from prison? He will have every reason to harm me and my baby. It's Saturday today, and here I am at home, wallowing in pain and waiting to finally explode. I haven't talked about it with anyone, not even Lilian, because I'm scared she might involve the police, which will endanger my life and that of my unborn child. My phone suddenly starts ringing as I stare at the sky while on the balcony, and when I check the screen, it's Ren. He has been
Chapter 92 Emily POV I know it must've been hard for Ren to have dumped his wife like that and decided to get married to me, but what matters to me is that we are finally going to get married soon, and I don't care about any other thing. I haven't talked to my parents about it, but I'm planning to do so today. Descending the staircase after I left my room a few minutes ago, I take a deep breath and gulp down the lump in my throat as I spot my mom and dad in the dining, having breakfast. It's just 8am. "Good morning, mom, dad," I greet them once I arrive at the dining and pull out a chair to sit on. "Good morning, darling. Did you sleep well?" Mom asks, and I nod my head. "How was your night?" Dad asks with a wide smile on his face as he glances at me, and I nod my head. "It was fine, dad," I reply to him. "I made your favorite, baby. Why don't you have your breakfast before it gets cold," Mom says before she stands up to serve my food. "Thanks, mom,
Chapter 93 Ricco POV Driving to Emily's house to check on her and maybe get her to change her mind this morning, but I was disappointed when I found her hugging someone in front of their house, but I became perplexed when I drove closer and found out that the person she was hugging was Ren. Is she kidding me? I wanted to turn back and leave, but I can't help it. "Is he the reason you broke up with me?" I turn to Emil and ask after I punch Ren hard in his face, and she sighs briefly. "Can you just leave, Ricco? You are creating a scene here," She utters without remorse, and I scoff as waves of anger spur through me. "Why? You are embarrassed? You don't want me to embarrass him? What has come over you, Emily? Have you forgotten who this young man is? He is your cousin's husband for goodness sake, what the hell do you think you are doing?" I yell at the top of my voice, finding it difficult to contain my anger. I feel my blood boiling in rage, and my knuckles itch to
Chapter 94 Mr. Douglas POV It was finally a few days to the end of the year party, and I can't help the excitement that fills my heart, since I have been looking forward to it. Yes, my dream is finally going to come true, so it's only right that I am happy, right? As my driver drive me to the restaurant where I asked Felix to meet me so we can talk, I can't help but think back at the things I've done, and I can only be proud of myself. Just a little one more shot, and everything will be fine. I finally arrive at the restaurant a few minutes later, and the driver pulls over at the parking lot before he comes to open the door for me, and I step out of the car. Stepping into the restaurant a few minutes later, I spot Felix already sitting at the far end of the restaurant, waiting for me. I had called him earlier today to let's meet at the restaurant tonight because I have something to tell him. I just hope this works out. "Have I been keeping you waiting?" I ask
Chapter 95 Writer's POVNext evening It was a beautiful night for the family of Mr. Williams, since they just came back to the country, and the grand dinner date was going to host tonight. Mr. Douglas and his family were also invited by his brother to the date, and of course, he honored the invitation. "It has really been a while, brother. I have missed you so much," Mr. Douglas utters as he glances at his brother, Alicia's dad. "I have missed you too. How are you, Emily?" Mr. Williams replies to his brother before he turns to Emily and smiles at her. "I'm fine, Sir," Emily replies to him. "Where is Alicia? Why is she not here yet?" Mr. Douglas asks as if he was missing Alicia, but that wasn't the case. "I think she should be here any moment from now," Mr. Williams replies, and just then, Alicia walks down the staircase, graced in a red short gown that stops right before her knees. She has her hair packed in a tight bun, light make-up on her face with a red li