Armand stared blankly at his computer screen. It had been almost an hour since Vanessa left to meet up with Jude.She had promised to keep him updated and text him the address where Jude had asked her to meet him, but she hadn't sent anything.Armand felt restless. Was Vanessa okay? A part of him knew physically hurting Vanessa was something really stupid, and even Jude wouldn't be that stupid, but still, he felt really worried.He considered calling her but decided against it. Vanessa was a strong woman. She could look after herself. Besides, it's just been an hour. It's possible she was yet to locate the place.Many thoughts kept flashing through Armand's mind, and suddenly, his phone rang. Without looking at the caller ID, he answered."Vanessa! What happened? I've been worried sick about you. Are you okay?" Armand asked."Woah, slow down." The person on the other end of the phone replied with a light laugh."This isn't Vanessa. Who is this?" Armand asked."No, this isn't V
"The Armstrong empire?" Miriam asked."Yes," Armand simply replied."Yes, I do know where it's located, but what has that brand got to do with my question?" Miriam asked."It has a lot to do with it. We need to go there, but first, let me confirm if Vanessa is back in the office." Armand replied.He quickly sent a text to Vanessa, and she confirmed that she was in the office and was waiting for him. He assured her he would be there soon."Armand, what's going on?" Miriam asked."Just drive to The Armstrong empire. When we get there, I promise to explain everything," Armand said."How can you expect me to just drive off to a place I know no one? Besides, my fiance just called me and he sounded really scared, I'm supposed to be with him right now, I just need you to answer this simple question about how you know where he is" Miriam screamed."Calm down, I can assure you, your fiance does not need you running to him right now. He's safe," Armand said reassuringly."How can you b
"Why?" Miriam whispered."That's the same question we've been asking ourselves, and we're yet to figure it out," Armand replied."I'm really sorry for springing this up on you, but you just had to be told the truth.We may not have been friends for a long time, but I know you have a good heart, and I can't stand by and watch you get hurt, " Armand said.Miriam was trying to process everything. This was the last thing she was expecting to hear.Her thought was distracted by the message sound on her phone going off.She brought out her phone and realized it was messages from Jude. He sent not just messages but pictures as well."Is everything okay?" Armand asked Miriam when he realized she just continued to stare at her phone for a while."Jude sent me pictures, and he's hurt. Listen, I know he may be up to no good, but I can't sit back and watch while he's in this condition.I'm not going to tell him about any of what we've discussed, but right now, I need to be by his side, "
"Number one," Armand started."Jude can bring up the name Vanessa Chapman." Armand said.Miriam scoffed loudly."That's not possible," Miriam said."Hold on, I'm not done yet. Jude could bring up Vanessa's name and tell you about her and about his past relationship with her. I believe he would also mention how badly he had treated her and how he deeply regrets it. He could say she had an involvement in what happened to his parents, and instead of resenting her, her actions awakened something he had been bottling in. Jude would then confess to you that he had rekindled his relationship with Vanessa, and he realizes he's in love with her. And then he'll claim it would be unfair to you for him to proceed with the marriage, knowing fully well his heart belongs to another." Armand explained and paused."I think I get it. This is a possibility. Jude knows you have a kind heart, he knows you would never force him to marry you, he's aware you love him deeply and rather than him being in
Confusion. That was what Vanessa and Armand felt. They were still trying to process Miriam screaming so loudly when a knock on the door startled them."Mr Armstrong, is everything okay?" Armand's secretary asked and immediately entered his office."Sure, everything is okay," Armand replied."I heard the scream and I rushed to find out what the problem was," the secretary replied, her eyes fixed on Miriam."You don't have to bother yourself. Our friend here, Miriam, she just received really terrible news, so she just needed to let it out, " Vanessa explained."Oh, I see. I'm really sorry about whatever it is she's going through. I'll leave you guys to comfort her, " the secretary said and left.Miriam had stopped screaming. She just sat in her chair weeping profusely.After exchanging looks, Vanessa went over to console Miriam. She moved one of the chairs so she could sit in front of Miriam, however, she still maintained a reasonable distance so it wouldn't seem like she was
Miriam paused. She stood in front of her cousin's door, but somehow, she couldn't get herself to ring the bell.She contemplated knocking instead, but she hesitated. She couldn't believe she was about to go through with the plan.It was a plan she had come up with, but if she had been told a week ago that she would be standing in front of Antonia's door and about to test her fiance, she wouldn't believe it.The plan was simple. She would go to her cousin's house, hide, and then Antonia would invite Jude over.When he got there, Antonia would look for a way to make him reveal a bit of his plans to her, and she was convinced he would because he was already opening up bit by bit to her.Miriam couldn't believe that. Not only did Jude not really love her, but he was willing to disrespect her by having a thing with her cousin.A part of her wished everything they had planned out would go accordingly, but a tiny part of her still wished it would all be a lie, but in her mind, she
It was a cool evening. Vanessa definitely did not like Jude, but she couldn't deny that his choice of hang out spots were always top-notch.She had gotten off work about thirty minutes ago, and Jude had asked her to meet him up.The place they had met up was a serene environment perfect for an evening hangout.The park was quiet and peaceful and had a beautiful view. Also, there was plenty of natural beauty to admire.She and Jude were sitted on a grassy field with a few scattered trees and some flowers blooming.The sun was just beginning to set, casting a warm, orange glow over the landscape. The air was still and calm, with only a light breeze blowing gently through the trees.In the distance, Vanessa could hear the gentle sound of a stream trickling softly, adding to the tranquil atmosphere.As Vanessa sipped on her cold drink and munched on the snack that Jude had gotten them, she couldn't help but picture a picture coming back to this park with someone she truly loved
"Here's the plan. Vanessa, you'll tell Jude you'd send the money via check and you'll be really busy, so, you won't be able to give it to him personally, you'll tell him you'll send someone you trust to give it to him. Miriam, you'll meet up with him. Both of you will discuss, and then, I think you should show him the recording between him and Antonia. It doesn't matter how much he begs or tries to deny it. You'll end things with him and let him know he won't be getting a cent from you. Are you okay with that? Do you think you can go through it?" Armand asked."Well, I guess so," Miriam answered."We need you to be certain. We know it won't be easy, but if you feel you will not be able to go through with it, or you'll be too uncomfortable, we can come up with another plan" Vanessa said."I can do it," Miriam affirmed."Alright then, that's settled," Armand said."So, who would I be sending to deliver the check to him?" Vanessa asked."You will not be sending anyone. You'll give