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THE CONSORTIUM SYSTEM ASHLEY'S INTERVIEW
“So Miss Miller, what made you come here today to have an interview with us?” The reporter asked.Ashley was with a handkerchief and was prepared to do all she could to gain public sympathy. It was easy to do since she was pregnant and was already showing. She also came with proof of her marriage to Xaden and the divorce papers as well. This was the plan she had come up with after never hearing back from the president. She had thought that Adrian would make her get back together with Xaden after she had complained to him that day over the phone.She had no idea that the person she had spoken to that day hadn’t been the real Adrian. And even if it had been, the real Adrian knew the real truth behind how Xaden’s marriage crashed. Xaden had come clean to him after the episode with Sylas skin walking in the Villa, and Adrian was in no way interested in bringing Ashley into Xaden’s life after she threw him away like garbage. She figured out that since the president never messaged her back,
THE CONSORTIUM SYSTEM SETTING HER STRAIGHT
The news of Ashley's fainting spell spread like wildfire, igniting a storm of speculation and sensationalism in the media. Reporters clamoured for details, eager to uncover the truth behind the dramatic episode that unfolded in the newsroom. Among the throng of journalists, one figure stood out—the elusive and enigmatic Ashley, whose fabricated tale of betrayal and heartbreaking captivation captivated the public's imagination.As the frenzy of media coverage swirled around her, Ashley lay in a hospital bed, her facade of frailty concealing a calculated strategy. She had orchestrated the elaborate charade to garner attention, leveraging the public's fascination with scandal and intrigue to further her own ambitions.Meanwhile, Xaden, driven by a sense of obligation and a gnawing curiosity, tracked down the hospital where Ashley had been taken. Arriving just as the doctor delivered a sobering diagnosis, he observed the scene with a mixture of concern and scepticism.The doctor stood ove
THE CONSORTIUM SYSTEM A LITTLE FORGIVENESS
A nurse rushed in, overhearing the raised voices. "Miss, you need to get back in bed. You're in no condition to be moving around." Ashley allowed herself to be led back to the bed, defeat washing over her. Xaden gave her one last disgusted look before storming out. Xaden strode from the hospital seething with anger. The nerve of Ashley, trying to manipulate him again with her fake tears and lies. After everything she had put him through, he would not fall for it this time. Regret gnawed at his conscience, a relentless reminder of his outburst in Ashley's hospital room. Despite the turmoil raging within him, a flicker of guilt tempered his resolve, prompting him to contemplate the consequences of his actions. Even if Ashley was at fault, the baby was innocent in all this. He didn’t want her to lose the child because of him. He needed to be more careful around her. As he made his way back to the presidential villa, President Adrian was waiting for him anxiously.
THE CONSORTIUM SYSTEM PERMANENCE
The deceptively edited video of Xaden's hospital encounter with Ashley spread like wildfire through media outlets, igniting a conflagration of public condemnation against him. This carefully fabricated footage painted Xaden in a villainous light, casting doubt over his character and fueling rampant speculation and outrage. They made it seem like he was harassing Ashley, who was already in the hospital for health reasons.Xaden found himself battered by a relentless storm of negative publicity as the video spawned ubiquitous accusations across news platforms, social media, and gossip channels. This orchestrated smear campaign portrayed Xaden's actions in a distorted manner to turn public opinion against him.Sensing opportunity in the chaos, Xaden's rival Sylas seized the moment to escalate the attacks on Xaden's credibility, calling a dramatic press conference to denounce him publicly. With calculated precision, Sylas exploited the public's appetite for scandal, levying sensational al
THE CONSORTIUM SYSTEM INTRODUCTION TO THE MILLERS
“You must be very stupid!” Xaden was appalled by the woman’s instant refusal. It was his first time witnessing such open hostility. “How do you expect us to just open our home to a stranger just because our father and your grandfather were old friends?” It was the woman’s brother,Trevor, that spoke this time with a frown on his face. “I don’t even understand why father would make friends with a man like that. Look at you, you’re just as wretched as your old man. Poor and stinking. Your shoes look worn out and you have dirt all over you. You also stink! While my father worked to gain all his wealth, your grandfather ran away like a coward to live in the country and remained poor.” Bianca sneered with obvious disgust and held her nose to emphasise her point. Xaden’s grandfather, John Dyre had been a good man and he was close friends with their father, Adam Miller. Though John had retired to the suburbs to live a quiet life, Adam had gone into business and become a millionaire. They b
THE CONSORTIUM SYSTEM THEY HATE HIM
The house was far more beautiful than Xaden expected. He was used to living in a modest country home, not a house like this.There was a Japanese painting hung on one side of the room. Xaden recognized the painting. He had seen one back at home though he wasn't allowed to touch or go near grandfather's stuff. He came across the painting when he was trying to clean up the store room one time. He didn't realize that his eyes were still fixated on the painting until Trevor tapped him on his shoulder and asked if he was okay.“I'm fine, I'm fine. I just got lost in the painting. My Grandfather has one exactly like it."Trevor smiled. "That was my father's favorite painting. Come along, let me show you where you'll be staying for the meantime."Xaden followed suit. He was tempted to ask where Bianca was but he stopped himself before he even muttered a word. He understood why she was mean to him earlier. Suddenly a stranger appears on your doorstep claiming to be your father's friend's grand
THE CONSORTIUM SYSTEM REJECTED ON HIS WEDDING DAY
Bianca chuckled. "I'm just messing around. Of course, we're not going to kill him. But maybe someone else can so we don’t stain our hands."Ashley went for the door. "Mom, I think you had too much wine today, just go to bed and I'll go talk to Xaden and accept his proposal, okay? Nobody's killing anybody and besides, Uncle Trevor seems to fancy him alot."Bianca rolled her eyes. Your Uncle hates him as much as I do. He’s just pretending so Xaden will trust him.”Ashley suddenly came up with a brilliant idea. "Instead of killing him, we'll look for a way to kick him out of our lives by divorce. We can accuse him of something and then kick him out."“That’s a great idea. Now go talk to him and tell him you’ve agreed to it.”Minutes later, Ashley returned and asked to speak to Xaden privately. He was shocked that she made that request when she had made it clear that she despised his presence.He took her to his room so they could talk and as she entered the room, he subtly inspected his r
THE CONSORTIUM SYSTEM SURPRISE PREGNANCY
A loud sound resonated through the house and Xaden held his face as Bianca gave him a hot slap. "You wretched man! You did it again. You messed up the whole place. Now you'd have to clean it up again. How many times do I have to remind you that my marble floors are worth more than your miserable existence?” Bianca said as she walked past Xaden who was holding his cheek. Bianca just slapped him for messing up the house with his mud filled shoes for the second time today. Xaden wiped his hands on his shirt, took his shoes and went down the hallway. He had just come from the garden and had forgotten to take off his work boots. It has been two years since he and Ashley got married and things never got better like he had expected. They were all treating him badly. Sending him on unnecessary errands, punishing him if he wasn't back on time, making him prepare dinner for the family, doing chores for even the servants of the household, the list could go on and on. Bianca was the one in cha
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