"We need to leave now!" Levi paid for their drinks and urged Fabe to leave. She was watching Bryce and Irene firmly. "Fabe, this is not the right time for them to see you. Let's go."“Fabe Ava Everette Donovan, come on!” Mimi pulled her hand, but Fabe was glued to her chair. "Ava, what are you doing? This is not how you fight," Levi blocked her sight. Fabe came to her senses, grabbed her bag, and finished her glass of wine. Before leaving, she glances again at the couple. In her mind, Bryce must have been happy to get rid of her and finally get reunited with Irene. "From now on, I don't want you calling me Fabe," she uttered."What do you mean?" Mimi asked confusingly, glancing at Bryce. "Call me Ava. Like you used to call me. Fabe died in the hospital five years ago, and her foolishness ends.""Then welcome back, Ava," Levi grinned, leading her the way out.At the same time, Bryce noticed the woman from a distance. "Fabe?" he rushed into the crowd, but the woman disappeared fro
"So you don't know?" Frank asked."The what?" Fabe paces in her office, baffled. "The Hamilton's has been trying to partner with us for years since you left. Stephen declined, and they keep coming back," Frank explained. "They did?""Yes, and as a matter of fact, the news about the new CEO escalated in the business industry, and companies everywhere are on their feet, dying to be our partners. Isn't that amazing?""It is, can't blame them, but a meeting with my ex-husband? Right now? I am not ready yet.""You can cancel the meeting if you like. Just tell them you are now off for some personal agenda. Tell that to them, Michel.""I, sir," Michel step out of the office.Fabe relaxes in her chair. "I understand your situation, Ava. Stephen is right; this isn't the right time yet for you to face the Hamilton. You should know that they are relentless. Just make some excuses, or better, we tell everyone that the CEO is out of the country. That way, you can avoid them.""Frank, I just got
Fabe's POVNo more hiding. Five years of skulking were enough to delay my vengeance. It's time to face the past; it's time to bury them and be me. But this time, I will shock them. The memories of Liam in the hospital still linger in my mind.Flashback.Seeing my son suffer, fighting for his breath, makes me realize he didn't deserve to be a Hamilton. They don't deserve my son. Bryce made it clear choosing Irene over us. He doesn't care. If I stay, not only will I lose my son, but myself. "Lyla, where's my phone?"Lyla retrieved my phone from his sling bag. It was still unlocked. The photo of Bryce and Irene in bed was still on the screen. I skipped it and dialed Stephen's number."I need you, please," I cried for help. Stephen came along with his men. The doctor was one of his colleagues in college, so it was easy for us to leave without a trace. "I told you, marrying that guy was a big mistake. I've been around them for years, I know, but you wouldn't listen," Stephen scolded me,
"Now that Bryce and his family know your back, I am pretty certain that they are on the move to break you," Stephen visit her in the office to join the board meeting. "They can try. I will put up a good fight.""Sir, Ma'am, the board members are waiting for you," Michel informed them, handing her an envelope to Fabe and flowers."What's this?""That came along with these favorite flowers," Michel answered, giving her the bouquet of pink tulips."Thank you, Michel."Fabe checked the card in the flowers."You're back! Hmm, intriguing," she opened the envelope and read it."Who sent it?" Stephen asked, hoping it didn't come from her sister's ex-husband."Looks like we are invited to a fashion ball.""Who?""From the famous artist in London, Rosie Harper.""Your friend in college.""Yup! She knows I'm back."Stephen properly announced to the board the merger of Donovan Corporation and Ava Fashion Company. It wasn't what Fabe expected. Stephen didn't inform her in advance, although their
Fabe felt her heart fluttering fast as Bryce mentioned their son. Her throat suddenly dries, and she can't move. Did he find out about Liam? "Fabe, if he died, I want to know where you buried him." A cold wind suddenly blew on her, bringing her back to her senses. She has kept Liam from him to protect him, and meeting Bryce sooner didn't cross her mind. It will take a while for her to trust him again. "I cremated him and threw his ashes into the ocean. Happy now?" she turned away immediately to avoid the conversation about Liam. "Wait! Fabe," Bryce followed her. "What do you want? Our son died five years ago, and it opened my eyes to be so stupid to serve your family and marry you! Now, leave me alone!" "What? Look, we both agreed on our marriage, and in case you forget, you are still married to me." "Not for long," Fabe got away as fast as she could, but her heels were failing her. "We need to talk. Fabe," Bryce continued to follow her, "Listen to me. I've been looking fo
"You've been keeping secrets," Bryce wrap his arm around her waist tightly. Smelling her breath."We are just the same, but it doesn't matter anymore," Fabe tried to break loose, but Bryce didn't allow her."It does to me.""The feeling is not mutual," Fabe took a quick swivel, bowed at him, and stepped away. The crowd applauded as the music stopped."Fabe!" Bryce tailed her."What is wrong with you? Stop following me!""Let's talk.""There is nothing to talk about!""Oh, sure there is. You left wi…..""Princess? Is Mr. Hamilton bothering you?" Stephen saw them and quickly came to rescue his baby sister."Stephen! No, not at all. In fact, Mr. Hamilton here is about to leave," Fabe arched her brow at Bryce, then wrapped her arms around Stephen's arm."Mr. Hamilton?" Stephen stared at him, waiting for his response."Yes, Mr. Donovan. Enjoy the night.""What was that? You dance with him! You are exposing yourself!" Stephen scolded silently."I am not. That was unexpected!" Fabe answered,
“Damn it! I knew that family was no good. They will do everything to tarnish your name!” Stephen smacked the table in front of him.“They got all the nerve to come here and tell all of their abuse on you,” Frank sighed, shaking his head.“Was that true? You’re Bryce Hamilton’s ex-wife?” Georgina asked. Stephen wrinkled his forehead, forgetting her presence. “Yes, that was true, and I want that information buried,” Stephen said firmly, “You may go now, Ms. Stanford.”“Very well. Rest assured that the information will stay in this room. Good day everyone,” Georgina nodded at Fabe and left.Michel got a phone call from the lobby officer that a package for Stephen was left in their possession. A man named Shadow left the package and left a message that only Stephen Donovan or Fabe could retrieve it. Stephen ordered to send it to Fabe’s office. “What did Shadow get for us this time?” Fabe asked Stephen while going back to her office. “I told him to keep an eye on the local mafia investi
"Ms. Everette! What can you say about John Dawson's article?"Reporters mobbed Fabe. "Ms. Everette! We want to hear your side of the story!" Fabe was shocked to see reporters gathered in front of the building. They want to interview her about the article John Dawson posted in Early Tribune online. Luckily Frank had already positioned their security in front of her arrival."It looks like the story escalated all over the news before we took it down," Frank showed her the newspapers. "I already expected this," Fabe took her phone and dialed a number, "Spread it.""What was it?" Frank asked. "A diversion. Something the culprit would regret pulling my legs.""Retaliation will do no good. This will not be the end. They will fight back.""An eye for an eye, Frank. They started it, and I will make them suffer."Lady Sophie enjoyed reading the news and showing it off to Madam Claudia. The business industries are divided in their opinions about the issue. Some ask about the truth behind the