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Amery Taylor turned off her car engine the moment she packed Infront of a restaurant. She got out of the car, she was wearing a black fitted dress and a white trench coat.
She had changed her clothes in the wedding venue before driving here.
Her cold eyes swept over the quiet surrounding. She reached out for her phone on the nearby space of the driver seat, slamming the door close.
Amery entered the restaurant. Her heels echoed in the marble floor and her eyes landed on Selena Taylor sited in a table
This mother and daughter duo never surprised her ,she had guess something was up after Michelle drop her a text on her WeChat account just after her wedding claiming she 'd send her a pic of her mother most valuable property
The northern lights necklace brought back memories for Amery. It was a stunning pierce composed by her late mother for her sixteenth birthday, that was the last year she saw her mom. It had eighteen top grade sapphires. As a child, Amery loved shiny things, so her mother had gifted her the northern lights necklace, promising it would be a part of her dowry when she grew up
But sadly after her mother funeral, Louis had sent her to the countryside to visit her grandfather,old man leach. He was sick and mostly placed in a private hospitals
When she had returned, the worst surprise from her father was the sight of another woman Michelle and her new sister Selena Taylor
Seems. Her father was secretly having an affair with Michelle before her mother passed away
Before she had left. Amery 'd left the necklace in her father 's butler custody but when she returned his butler was long gone and when she searched for it,it wasn't found.
Later she discovered he was sentenced to prison for murder of his own wife
As for her precious necklace. She never found it
Back in her past life she lived with that guilt until now
Amery had never guessed this precious gift of hers would be in the claws of her malicious stepmother and stepsister
They knew her badly she searched for it all this years and they hid it
Amery held her breath,her sharp jawline giving her an almost chiseled appearance, excuding a unique kind of masculine aura. However her deep brown eyes resembled a leopard ready to pounce on its prey
Taking a seat Infront of Selena Taylor. Amery cold eyes lifted, carrying a trace of mockery. Her lips curled slightly and her voice was calm but bitting "Care to explain why you booked an entire restaurant...? Ain't you afraid of the paparazzi hunting you down here? Am sure you know why am here.... where 's your mother?"
Selena Taylor scoffed" do you actually think your little act to expose I and Roen affairs would ruin me? You never loved him as much as I did,I never knew you were this calculated but you got everything wrong sister, with just a tiny prove to the crowds, you would be sabotage..." Her voice laced with venom
Amery glanced briefly at Selena,a faint cryptic smile playing on her lips as she replied"Don't be so sad Selena, this's just the beginning... that little game I played earlier would leave a mark on your image ,try to take it down,.....am not here for negotiation ..."
Her dagger eyes meeting with Selena's" Where's my mother necklace? "
"Oh that? " Selena lips twisted into a dark smile "That necklace was a token of father 's love to my mother. How could it have anything to do with your mother? If you love it so much then I can buy you a new pierce of jewelry, that would make up? Would it not? "
"Love token? " Amery asked,her voice laced with disbelief as through she had just heard the most ridiculous joke. She swept her cold eyes across the place,her voice irritated and cutting" That necklace was never father's to begin with and could never be your mother's, where's my mother necklace? "
Her eyes shun with anger
Selena had a smug on her face" The northern lights necklace was donated to charity ... You are invited for the auctioning tomorrow morning "
A wide smile flashed on her face
Amery mind went blank,a buzzing sound drowning out her thought,her heart growing colder. After a moment, she spoke coldly " That necklace was my mother keepsake,her own pierce of work.... Yet you donated it to save your face ? " Her teeth clenched tightly
"So what? You made me do it, you never realized it, your stupid attempt to expose me publicly will cost you this much..." Her eyes gleaming with pride
Amery expression darkened into a frost bitten glare. Her heart dropped before anger took its place ,her stomach twisted,a cold smirk playing on her lips
Aware of the fact that Selena wanted nothing but to use her weakness over her
This was Selena main basic of using her as a paun in her games
Indeed the northern lights necklace was very precious to her,she had cherished it every moment of her youth but Selena wanted to use this advantage to lure her into a mess and clear her name. She wanted her to back away just as she had always been
Unknown to this actress Infront of her. That side of her was in her past life
Instead of what Selena expected.
"I'll be there tomorrow morning... If this necklace you plan for auctioning belong to your mother, we'll all see then..." She echoed, setting the glass of wine with a soft clink
Taken aback by her answer. Selena face momentarily turn gloomy,a look of surprising crossing her face
She had great expectations of her plans to have an effect on Amery
Her face fell .
Her nails tapping on the table, suppressing the anger radiating from her eyes
Amery Taylor stared at her , She lifted her glass of wine , swirling the liquid slowly, not taking a sip. Her eyes didn't miss the different colour on the top layer
Selena had poisoned the wine
The minute she had inhale the faint scent of the wine earlier
There was something different
"You want something, don't you? ...
At that moment. Selena jawline tightened,her heart stirring with enviness as she shamelessly slid her phone towards Amery side of the table
Amery glanced at the screen.
"SOUL GROUP"
Soul group was a company she and Roen had built together. When it was first established,he had given her 10% of the original shares. Back then, she 'd been ecstatic, touched by his devotion. Wanting to ease his burden, she had linked the divened amount to the company fiances
Over the years, she had never taken a single cent. With her career supporting her
She was a top designer of FLT'S company
An high-class company which was well known in all of country A. She had work there promoting her designs and making sure she reinvest everything into Soul group
When Roen started the business. She was the one attending one business dinner after another, fighting to secure deals and attract investors
Thanks to her hard work . She'd launched an eye-catching design last year in the name of Soul group.
Today. Soul group was functioning all thanks to her sweat and blood, she wasted on it.
Blinded in love in her past life.
Now that she was leaving, she would cut all ties.
Staring at the headlines on the screen
Amery wasn't surprise
Soul group was already at loss
After the release of Roen Caliste sex tape
The company lost many investment in one day
"Soul group will be owned by me. Roen already sign his will, your name will be cleared out,all your mere support will be a helping steps for me... So don't even think about doing anything stupid... unless you will watch as your mother necklace get sold out to someone else..."
What a bitch!
That coward just gave all her hardwork for his beloved and expect her to lay still
Thinking she was a fool
That's the whole point. Michelle brought up the issue of the northern lights necklace
Inorder to get her tied up. Left with no choice than giving Selena Taylor everything
Selena Taylor had been an a top tier star. She debuted at sixteen and won best actress at nineteen, becoming the youngest to ever win the award and shooting to fame
The only reason she had achieve all of that was her mother trickery in every step
At the height of her career, you could turn on the television and see her starring in different shows on multiple channels.
But today. Selena Taylor had lost her face to the crowds and now have plans for obtaining soul group as a part of her collection
She wanted her fame not only in entertainment studio but also in the fashion world
Amery lifted her chin,her gaze sharp as a blade as she enunciated every word " The auctioning is tomorrow, do you really think I 'd sit back and watch you use the northern lights necklace for your own benefits? No ... You're wrong. As for Soul group... I would never allow you to take everything I worked for....." Her lips curled into a mocking smile " you 're not even a designer...."
Selena gritted her teeth "however you try... Soul group will be mine and the northern lights necklace, you will watch it getting sold..."
Amery let out a humourless laugh"we'll see then...."
.....
Not far away,a slick low profile luxury car sat quietly under the shade of a tree
The driver rolled down the window, his eyes following Amery figure. His face showed a hint of surprise. Though from the distance they were,he could hardly see the young miss properly
Still, with just a glance.
He was surprised,_surprise of the lady beauty
But,
He knows beauty wasn't enough to win his cold-hearted heart Boss
After a while,he reported " Boss... I don't think she 'll be coming out.. anytime soon"
The new husband thin lips moved"oh"
His voice was calm
With his dark gaze fix on a red file on his hands
The file was thin, just a two sheet of A4 paper
The man eyes narrowed " this 's all of it?"
"Yes Mr President.... As the quiet Miss of the Taylor family... She had always keep her life low profile... Only when she's mentioned at award winning events.... That's the only way she actually get viewed by the paparazzi, plus she doesn't say anything about her private life except with her ex .."
; Amery Taylor, twenty three, world known fashion designer, work at FLT'S company,won her first award at sixteen
Mother: Juliana Lee
Father: Louis Taylor
Half Sister: Selena Taylor
Biological brother: Bradley ( died in a car accident at five)
The rest is just some trivial information about her, Amery Taylor. And her medical reports.
His assistant shrugged slightly, giving his Boss a better view. His tone was teasing " Old man Reed would love your taste... She's an angel..."
The man thin lips curled into an ambiguous smile. His voice dropped, carrying a hit of ignorance "Have he called today? "
"No. Other than when he threatened Young master Zane ,he really wanted to freeze his credit card, just because the young master could 'nt convince you to get married. But then you left him with a great news... I think he must be having a massage as we speak..." His tone playful
The new husband closed the file, placing it on a space nearby, the faint of his eyes with an undeniable glint
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Amery Taylor step out of the restaurant
The cold wind blew pass her face as she walk towards her car parked
She didn't take note of the luxury car on the other side
Tossing her phone on the other seats . She turned on her engines
Placing her hands on the steering wheel she was about to take a turn
A hand covered her mouth with a white napkin.
What the....
"Who the hell 're you" Her voice was barely heard murmuring as she struggled with discomfort
The masked guy behind her held her shoulder down "it would be better if you don't know... Just do as I say, drive..."
Fear gripped her .
Amery shook her head refusing attempting to reach out for her phone
The masked guy slapped her hands off
Panting and kicking out, she screamed out her lungs.
For a moment. Amery found herself helpless and could only struggled with the door
..... In an instant, the back door opened and a familiar figure was seen
With a grip on the masked guy,he was pulled outside,a punch landing on his face ,he fell on the ground groaning, a side of his face bleeding
Amery head was heavy and her vision was blurry but she still vaguely recognized this figure