CHAPTER FIFTY SEVENJackson was at his desk and with Amelia when the phone in front of him began ringing incessantly. His eyes remained fixed on the vibrating phone before him as Sophia’s name flashed on the screen.He wondered why she was calling and could only guess that it was because she had not received any message from him as to the interview. He knew she was probably shitting her pants in worrying at his nonchalant behavior towards her plans.He had nothing to say to her of course but that did not mean that he wasn’t pissed by what she had done. Even though he had the perfect plan to upend everything she thought she had done, he still not want the kind of drama her news was bringing.It meant that he was now once more in public light and honestly after so many years of not being heard from; he found it quite uncomfortable but the damage was done and there was no going back now from anything.The phone stopped ringing and Jackson sighed, flipping the screen of his phone so he di
CHAPTER FIFTY EIGHTSophia awoke with a sense of purpose tingling through her veins.Today was the day, the day she would face the world again with another bombshell. As she stretched and rubbed the sleep from her eyes, her mind began to race with thoughts of the upcoming interview with Natalie’s media agency, the people she had contacted yesterday and had gotten their promise that they were going to handle everything concerning the truth that she was about to spill.Maybe half truths, she corrected herselfLies, the voice in her head demandedOkay, fine; they were lies but who was going to know that except Jackson and he did not seem to want to react to anything she had said.The weight of anticipation settled upon Sophia's shoulders, both thrilling and daunting. This interview was her chance to share her falsified side of the story and control the narrative just as she had done yesterday should in any case Jackson decided to come forth with his own truth.She knew she had to be pre
CHAPTER FIFTY NINESophia took a seat on the plush couch opposite Natalie, the bright studio lights casting an ethereal glow on her. There was a touch of apprehension in her eyes as everywhere was being set up for her interview and she kept glancing towards Amelia who was making it a point to smile in her direction every time their eyes met.She did not understand what was going on and she was quite pissed that she was being left in the dark about certain things.The confidence she had felt upon her waking up and stepping out of the car began to fade, replaced by worry. She was sure that something was going to go wrong and Amelia was here for a purpose and there was no way she was going to sit here without finding out what exactly it was.She wasn’t going to allow anyone ruin her big day; no one was going to stand in her way… not doe eyed innocent Amelia."Natalie," Sophia began, her voice tinged with a hint of uncertainty, "I couldn't help but notice Amelia is here with us. Is there
CHAPTER SIXTYSophia took a deep breath as she settled into the comfortable chair, the studio lights illuminating the set around her. She does not want to think about Amelia anymore as that was ruining her concentration so she focused instead on how much this was going to change her world. This interview with over a million people waiting to hear her love story… a toxic non existent love story.She almost laughed out loud at the sheer absurdity of it.The camera began to roll and Sophia posed for it like the damned actress that she was.Across from her sat Natalie, poised with a pen in hand, ready to delve into the depths of Sophia's life.Natalie's voice broke the silence, her tone professional yet warm."I am sure you all are wondering and waiting to hear from Sophia so I am not going to take much time” she began… “Sophia, why don't we start by introducing yourself? Tell our viewers a little bit about who you are” She said, gazing at SophiaSophia nodded, her eyes meeting Natalie'
CHAPTER SIXTY ONESophia's eyes widened in disbelief and her face paled visibly as Jackson walked into the interview room, her mouth dropping open involuntarily. Panic surged through her veins, leaving her in a state of heightened alertness. How could he be here? What was he planning?She knew she should have figured Amelia’s presence meant more than she let on and she was sure the little chit was probably laughing her head off wherever she was at the momentShe watched as he casually took a seat beside her, his gaze focused straight ahead, seemingly unaware of her presence but she knew better. This was the reason why he had not come out to say anything since the first interview. He had been bidding his time and waiting for her to make her greatest move before he came over and ruined it. She wasn’t going to allow that happen though, she was going to do anything within her power to get out of this mess. He had to understand that the woman is never wrong in cases like this; this was wha
SIXTY TWOAmelia stood in the shadows, a silent observer as Jackson, with unwavering resolve, revealed the truth behind all of Sophia's allegations.The room was tense, and she could feel the palpable fear emanating from Sophia. From her vantage point, Amelia watched as the once-confident woman crumbled under the weight of her own deceit. Amelia could not help but feel a pang of pity for Sophia. She had known her for years and had known her to be a selfless person but it would seem that her love for money and the fact that she wanted Jackson by all means necessary had blinded her to the everything but that. In that moment, Amelia realized that Sophia had likely channeled her lack of love into other things—money, power, and the thirst for control.As the truth unfolded, Sophia's carefully constructed facade began to crumble, and the vulnerability beneath it became painfully evident. The fear etched on her face was no longer a facade. It was raw and genuine. In that moment, Amelia unde
CHAPTER SIXTY THREEThe drive back from the media house was filled with an awkward silence. Amelia sat in the passenger seat, her mind swirling with a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. She couldn't shake off the memory of that unexpected kiss or the weight of Jackson's words hung heavy in the air. He had declared her as someone he wanted to be better for, someone he cared about deeply. But why? And what did it mean?They had been no mention of doing anything of that sort and as much as she wanted to barrage him with loads of questions. She decided it was better to remain silent until he was ready to offer an explanation.As they traveled in the comfortable confines of the car, Amelia stole glances at Jackson, trying to decipher the enigma that he had become. She could see the crease of concern on his brow, his eyes focused on the road ahead, It was clear that he, too, was grappling with the aftermath of their shared moment but she could also feel the elation oozing out of him in wa
CHAPTER SIXTY FOURAmelia was sure of her mistake when she was awoken the next morning by the incessant ringing of her phone, she groaned trying to untangle the sheets that had wrapped itself around the legs. Her eyes remained closed as she groaned again, slapping a hand to her forehead.Jackson had said she should take a break from work for the time being because he was sure people would be looking to photograph her at any given opportunity and he did not want that for her.“I can handle it” Amelia had told him“I know you can but please do this for me”She had agreed albeit very grudgingly which was why she was still in her pajamas and sleeping while her phone bustled beside her.“Fuck it” she cursed and reached for her phone.Her mother had called her fifteen times in the last hour and it could only be because of one thing… she had kissed Jackson!The calling was exactly as she had thought it would be and she had not been disappointed. She was still yet to check the any social medi