Ch-14 Determined to keep his promise to Scarlet, Artis rushed to the payment office downstairs. But as soon as he approached the desk, he was met with a hostile glare. He placed the bills on the counter and was about to open his mouth, when the lady behind the desk snapped at him. "You! What the fuck are you here for? To beg for more time again?" Artis was a little taken aback, but he received. "No, actually I-" "Yeah yeah, I know your damn list of excuses!" Abigail interrupted him in the middle, not wanting to hear any more. "Listen, you freeloading beggar! I have already been kind enough by considering all your reasons, three times by now! I don't care if your friend will lend you money tomorrow or if you will be getting your salary next week, I won't give you any more margin for any delay, got it?" Her sharp tone and scathing words drew everyone's attention towards them, and Artis was slightly embarrassed. "Listen, Miss, you are being rude for no reason-" "No reason! So
Ch-15 "Answer me! Artis, how did you get the money to pay the bills, is it through some illegal means? Or did you borrow it from someone from this background?" Her thoughts were making Scarlet more and more anxious and restless with each passing minute. "Why are you quiet Artis!" Artis knew that he could not hide things from Scarlet any longer. But at the same time, he could not tell her the truth about Mr. Holt… not unless he was sure of all the dangers involved in it, and completely relaxed about the safety of his wife and daughter. After some thinking, he decided to tell her a partial lie. "Scarlet, honey, you're thinking too far. There's nothing like that, I don't have any dangerous connections, nor am I involved in illegal activities at all." "Then, what the fuck is it! Why are you being so cagey about this?" "I actually… actually borrowed some money from Liam. He had some savings, and he was willing to lend it to us, saying that he didn't need it at the moment. You kn
The next morning, the black Rolls-Royce Phantom rolled to a stop in front of the Headquarters of Texter Technologies. The door was opened by the chauffeur, and a middle aged man stepped out. He was wearing a pinstriped suit, with polished black Oxford shoes. He lifted his wrist to glance at his limited edition Patek Philippe wrist watch, and confirmed that it was exactly ten o'clock. This man, whom everyone was regarding with respect and curiosity, was the one and only Samuel Holt. And since yesterday, rumors were circulating that he had purchased Texter Technologies after offering 30% over the company's market value. Although the name of another person named Artis Hardy was also involved, people were certain that he was just a nominee for such a huge business deal. And now, his presence at the company had solidified the truth of this matter in the eyes of the employees of the company. But the fact was, Samuel Holt was here to introduce Artis as the new owner of Texter Techn
When the elevator doors opened on the ground floor, revealing the situation in front of Albert's eyes, he was quite angry that such a person had been allowed to create a nuisance at his company's offices. Especially on such a momentous day! He had asked the security to throw him out as soon as possible, when William Anders had emerged from the crowd of onlookers, claiming to recognize him as his ex-employee. This had degraded Artis' image in Albert Steel's eyes even further - did this man think he could just strut inside without any appointment and demand a job? And the moment he spotted Mr. Holt arriving there, Albert wanted to fix the entire situation as soon as possible. He desperately wished for Artis to leave, to disappear and spare him from further annoyance. That's why he had quietly asked his secretary to get the stranger removed from the office. But it had definitely taken a strange turn, because not only did it seem like Mr. Holt knew this man, but actually respected
Mr. Holt didn't need to hear anything else. He immediately began to implement Artis' command, scolding William; "Are you an idiot, or hard of hearing? Or can't you understand human language! Now, even Mr. Hardy himself has told you to get lost, so use your own two feet while you can!" He was furious by now; not only was this man mannerless, but shameless as well! "Otherwise, it won't be too difficult for me to have your legs broken and dragged out of here." This threat shook William to the core, making him shudder. But it finally got into his thick head that what he had been thinking so far was all wrong! He was under the impression that Mr. Holt was angry at him for something, and this was all because he had seen Artis' unlucky face this morning… But the fact was, that Artis Hardy was really the new owner of this company, and Mr. Holt's boss as well. So he did what came to mind next: he threw himself at Artis' feet, and released a flood of fake tears. "I'll be damned! I unde
Ch-19 "Artis!?" Scarlet's voice reached his ears while Artis got out of the car with his head lowered. He raised his gaze to find her absolutely shell- shocked. The last thing Scarlet had expected was for Artis to arrive to the hospital in a shiny black Rolls-Royce. Had he lost his mind and spent the borrowed money on renting a luxury car?! Before she could hop on board her train of thoughts and reach the final destination of conclusion, the door opened on the other side and Mr. Holt stepped out. Artis thought it was best to act naturally, and replied with a smile, as if he was pleasantly surprised to see her there. "Hey honey, what are you doing here?" A moment's hesitation flickered on Scarlet's face, before she could mask it. "I… was just heading out to run some errands, but how are you back so soon? Did something happen at work, what are you not telling me?" "Oh, I just had a break from work, and wanted to check on you and Eva." "That's fine, but…" her gaze landed
"Scarlet? Oh, that suddenly makes a lot of sense… it must be her who actually bought the membership, and you're just here by association." She looked at Artis from head to toe, while he waited impatiently for her taunts to finish so he could get some clue. "Otherwise, I was wondering how much debt you would have accumulated, which you'd be paying off till your old age!" She laughed out loud. Mia was excited to find something Artis was insecure and worried about, and there was no way she was about to let him have it easy. Artis, on the other hand, was already exasperated. "Look! Just let me know if you've seen Scarlet around here, and where could she be?" "Maybe she is looking for other options! Someone who isn't as disgusting as you, who isn't mooching off of my poor sister. Honestly, if she's here for a date with someone else, good for her!" Artis was a little taken aback at this insinuation, and he finally realized that Mia wouldn't be of any help to him, in any way. In o
Scarlet found herself inside the prestigious Sunset Hills Business Club once again, as she nervously adjusted the collar of her shirt, trying to look as professional as possible. Seated across from her was a stout, middle-aged man named Vincent Kaleb Hammer, who was known in the business circles as V. K Hammer. His face bore the deep creases of years of indulgence. He had a reputation for his unsavory behavior, but Scarlet was hoping that he could help her out this time. Scarlet cleared her throat, "Mr. Hammer, as I was saying, I believe our companies could greatly benefit from a strategic partnership. Our market research indicates that collaborating on this project could yield substantial profits for both of us." Vincent leaned back in his plush leather chair, a predatory glint in his eyes. He took a long sip of his scotch before speaking and grinned, his eyes lingering on Scarlet in a way that made her uncomfortable. "Miss Scarlet, you certainly know how to make a proposal s
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Scarlet was still struggling to comprehend the situation as she returned to the room, and Artis could tell by the ashen look on her face that she had just received some major news.But before he could ask about it, they were interrupted unexpectedly due to a call on her phone. Her mom's sharp tone blared through the speakers as soon as she received the call;"Your dad is coming home tomorrow. And if you don't want the whole world to know what an ungrateful little weasel you are, you better come by around noon and sign the papers, the lawyers will be here too.""Mom, I won't –""No! I won't hear any of your excuses. Mark's health is already in bad condition, and I am telling you, Scarlet! If something happens to your dad just because you are being such a brat, I will never forgive you!"With this warning, Hena cut the call, shaking Scarlet from the core. Seeing that her mother's disapproval was not going to go away any time soon, Scarlet was forced to think of the only possible option
As soon as the bell rang, Artis opened the door, only to find a dejected Scarlet stepping into their home. The concern in his eyes didn't go unnoticed, and he immediately moved towards her."Hey, what happened?" Artis asked, his voice laced with genuine worry. "You look upset."Scarlet attempted to dismiss his concern with a forced smile. "It's just a work- related thing, nothing major."Artis, however, wasn't easily convinced. He could read Scarlet well, and her attempts to downplay the situation only heightened his curiosity."Come on, honey. You know you can tell me anything." Artis insisted, gently placing a hand on her shoulder. "I hate seeing you like this."Despite Artis's caring nature, Scarlet remained guarded."No, I already told you. It's just some misunderstanding at work. I can handle it on my own."Artis's protective instincts started kicking in, as he made her sit on the couch. "Scarlet, we are a team. If something's bothering you, let me help."Scarlet, appreciating
As Artis and Scarlet embarked on the journey home after visiting her father at the hospital, the car became a witness to the intimate conversation between them. After holding herself back for the entire day, Scarlet's curiosity about the undisclosed wealth of her family bubbled to the surface, and she gently questioned him regarding his family dynamics. Artis could also understand that she had received quite a shock after coming to know this information, and he patiently tried to answer her questions without giving away too much at the same time. However, their conversation took a more serious turn as Scarlet expressed a concern which she had tried to suppress ever since he had told her about the reason for leaving his family."Artis, you said that you had left them because you didn't agree with a marriage that they had arranged for you. What if… what if they are still resentful because of that? What if we go and meet them, and your parents don't approve of me?"Leaning back in the
As Dr. Dave Cameron dropped the bombshell about the Berhans family's unethical practices, the gathered onlookers, once swayed by Chad's lies, were now enraged by the truth about the family's history of exploiting innocent people.Angry voices started to rise, condemning Chad for his involvement in these scandals and accusing him of being a manipulative liar. The crowd shifted its anger towards Chad;"He fooled us all with his fake tears and displays of generosity!""I can't believe we fell for his lies, he manipulated us all!""People like him who bully others and then act like victims are a disgrace to the community!"The collective resentment built up as the crowd vented its frustration, realizing the extent of Chad's betrayal."Fool me once, shame on you!""We trusted him and demanded justice for him, and in return, he betrayed us!""I feel so cheated! We won't let you get away with this!""Kick him out! We don't want him here anymore!""Let's make sure everyone knows the truth abo
In the middle of this drama, a reporter also happened to arrive on the scene, with his full camera crew, making people think that the media had also been alerted about this scene because of the involvement of the heir of such a high profile family. But little did everyone know that this reporter had been tipped off by Chad himself, even before he had confronted Artis and Scarlet. He was fully prepared for both possibilities: if Artis agreed to give a statement, then this reporter would immediately rush to the scene and take his interview ; and if he refused, then too, Chad would get the chance to exploit this drama for a sensational news story. The atmosphere became charged with anticipation as the reporter, armed with a microphone, waded through the crowd to confront Artis and Scarlet.The reporter, with a cunning glint in his eye, addressed them;"Artis Hardy and Scarlet Silverman, the alleged fraud couple! What do you have to say about these damning accusations? Is it true that
Artis and Scarlet stood in the hospital lobby as the sound of blames and accusations grew louder, while no one was ready to hear out their side of the story.On the contrary, the crowd's relentless beratings and insults only seemed to magnify with each passing moment."You call yourselves decent people? You're nothing but opportunistic leeches!""I doubt that all that success of the Silverman family is also built on lies, wasn't it? They really think everyone is a fool!""This poor guy deserves better friends than you two!""Look at them, acting innocent now. Just own up to your shameful acts!""These people are nothing but social climbers! They pretend to be friends with someone until they have squeezed the last drop of profit from them, and then forget about the ones who supported them!"Scarlet's eyes were filled with tears now, because her attempts to explain were being drowned out by the overwhelming chorus of disapproval, again and again. On the other hand, although Artis was v
Chad's apologetic monologue continued, his voice heavy with guilt and the regret evident in his tone;"Artis, man, I can totally understand why you didn't want to forgive me at the hotel. I mean, I have been a complete idiot and I didn't even realize it! I looked down on you because of your financial status, and I even had some really messed up thoughts about Scarlet regardless of the fact that you two are married."He gulped before continuing, "And once I found out that Mrs. Silverman wanted you to get divorced as soon as possible, my hopes literally skyrocketed, thinking that I was finally going to get my dream girl. And that's why, I was also saying all those things back at the hotel, to hopefully provoke you enough where you willingly signed the divorce papers. But I can see how stupid I was, and I admit, I was wrong on all counts."Artis, though maintaining a stoic facade, couldn't fully trust Chad's sudden change of heart. "It's always easy to spout flattering words, Chad. But
Scarlet, enduring the unexpected slap from her mother, felt a surge of humiliation and pain, which sent tears streaming down her face. Although her cheek was already wet due to tears; this time, her tears were not because of her rage– rather, they had appeared because of the deep emotional wounds inflicted by her mother.For a few minutes, she was unable to say anything, processing the shock of the slal. But on the other hand, Artis, witnessing Scarlet's vulnerability, could no longer stand by as a silent spectator. His protective instincts kicked into gear, and he finally broke his silence to confront Hena;"Are you in control of your senses or not?! How can you just slap her like this–""Shut up!" Hena glared at him, while seething in anger."She is my daughter, and I can do as I please! Dammit–""Excuse me! You have exploited her enough as it is. Now, she is my wife before she is your daughter, so behave appropriately, do you understand? You better control yourself in front of m