Chapter 9 Leo looked at his assistant and ordered coldly, “I want everything about the Grayson family, to the tiniest detail as soon as possible.” Dan seemed to have anticipated as much so he nodded his head without hesitation. Just like his boss, he had thought that Ava was sent by an enemy to get rid of the big boss, but after everything he uncovered yesterday, adding to today’s incident, it was evident that Ava was innocent. As for why she specifically approached Leo, they did not know why. Maybe only she knew and it would be a matter of time before his boss knew too. Ava did not come to her senses for a long time even after the man had left. She could still feel his presence in the ward as his unique scent was all over. Ava let her mind wander until the nurse came in to change her dressing. “Nurse, when can I be discharged?” Ava asked. She did not know the kind of hospital she was in and she was not sure if she could afford the medical bill. She did not have so much money s
Chapter 10 After talking to Leo, Ava fell into a deep slumber, and by the time she opened her eyes again, the world had already darkened outside. The moment he heard some movements from the bed, Leo turned off his laptop and walked towards the bed. He asked in his husky voice, “You are awake?” Ava’s mind was still muddled from the sleep and when she heard the question, she subconsciously nodded. “Are you okay? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?” Ava finally came back to her senses when she heard the familiar voice. She remembered someone telling her over the phone that they would come to see her in the evening. So, he had really kept his promise. Ava’s tears suddenly fell. When Leo saw her cry, he was shocked. Thinking that she was in so much pain, he immediately ordered the doctor to be brought over. The doctor arrived within seconds and the moment Leo saw her, he looked at her coldly and asked in a voice that bore no emotions, “Didn’t I ask you to take care of her well? Why
Chapter 11 “What happened?” “I have been married to for three years, but my marriage has not been that great. My husband rarely comes home, and every time he does, it would be because he brought back one of his mistresses to rub it in my face.” “I got used to it. And although I hoped that things would one day work out for us, my heart was stubbed so many times that I had to let go, and allow myself to live a more meaningful life.” “Yesterday before I left the house to find you, I happened to have pissed his mother and sister off. Well, they are used to ordering me around as I married into their family to be their nanny, but yesterday, they did not have the chance to bully me, and they got angry at me.” “When I arrived home, I found my husband who had not been home for months waiting for me with his mother and sister. I was surprised at first, but then I realized that they were there to settle scores. I did not want to pay them any attention, but I was pushed on the stairs and hurt
Chapter 12 “I… I realized that I did not have anything to change into after I was done showering, so I thought that this would do.” “Hmm, stay here, I will be back soon,” Leo said. When he returned, he was holding a few beautiful gowns in his hands. He said as he approached Ava, “I thought that you would sleep some more. They are still preparing your clothes. But I think this will do for now.” Ava took the dresses and smiled shyly. This was the first time a man had prepared dresses for her and her heart warmed. He was so diligent that he did not allow her to suffer even a single grievance. She looked at Leo and sincerely thanked him, “Thank you, for everything.” Leo did not say anything. He pointed towards the bathroom door and said, “Go and change your clothes, then come down and have breakfast.” “Okay.” … After breakfast, Leo and Ava sat in the living room. Leo looked at her fair complexion and asked, “Is your neck still hurting?” Ava turned her neck around. Apart from very
Chapter 15 “You have been away from home for a long time, bring back my granddaughter-in-law tomorrow night for a family dinner.” Seeing that it had nothing to do with the situation at the company today, Jason inwardly heaved a sigh of relief. If his grandfather got mad and stripped him of his right to be the next heir, he wouldn’t know how he would live his life. He promised and smiled easily, “Grandpa, I have also missed you. I will come and see you tomorrow with your granddaughter-in-law.” “Good.” the old man said before he hung up the phone. It was only after he ended the call did, he realized that Ava had vanished and he had no idea where to start looking. He was certain that if his grandfather learned that he had almost killed his darling granddaughter-in-law, then the consequences would be more than him losing his right to inheritance, he might even be banished from the family. He called in his assistant, “Timothy, by all means, make sure that, that bitch is within my s
Chapter 14 After Leo comforted her, Ava fell into a deep sleep. When she opened her eyes again, the sky had already brightened, indicating the beginning of another new day. She quickly washed up, and changed into a beautiful dress before she headed downstairs. Today the penthouse was so quiet and no living being could be seen around. But Ava was not worried. After staying in this house for a day, she realized that the man liked quiet and private places. If not, why would he be leaving on top of a hotel, instead of his home or just buying a unit outside? When she reached downstairs, she saw the man sitting in the living room with a magazine in his hands. Gold-rimmed reading glasses were strapped on his face, and he looked poised. He was wearing a black suit and his body exuded an aura that belonged to a king. His face was cold without any expression, but he still looked handsome and charming. Ava stared at him, her heart racing. Well, she had always thought that Jason was the cut
Chapter 15 “Divorce agreement?” Jason read out the words written in bold in astonishment. Even Timothy was stunned. The only person who maintained a calm expression was Amara. The only thing that could be felt was the coldness emitting from her eyes. He looked at Timothy and asked coldly, “Who sent this?” “It was delivered by the delivery man.” “What is Ava trying to achieve? First, she disappears and then she sends me the divorce papers. Who does she think she is?” Jason questioned angrily. Unfortunately, no one in the office had the answer he was looking for. “Boss, what are you going to do? The one who sent them over said that the other party wants your feedback as soon as possible.” Jason looked at the divorce papers and sneered. Was Ava trying to disgrace him? But who gave her the right? It was supposed to be him to dictate when their marriage would end, and not the other way round? Did she think that just because she had crawled into another man’s bed, she could do wha
Chapter 16 Before Ava left, she received a very beautiful gown from Leo. Looking at how gorgeous it looked, she was reluctant to put it on. But looking at the message on the card, she smiled until her eyes turned into crescents. “Be good, and wear this gown. Let them see what they have lost so that they can die from anger!” ‘What domineering words? Ava thought as she stroked the card fondly. She placed it on her chest, hoping that it would ease the erratic beating of her heart. She took her phone and sent the man the message, “Thank you. I promise that I won’t let you down.” The man replied almost immediately, “Get ready, I will have the car waiting for you at the parking lot.” Ava sent a smiley and love emoji before she went to shower. After looking in the mirror, and even being amazed by how beautiful she looked, Ava left the penthouse with a satisfied smile on her face. When she was married to Jason, she did not have time to take care of herself. It was not that she did no