Chapter 162
Lydia
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“You did well today,” Mason said, holding my hand in his. It wasn’t the first time I was visiting his company, but it was the first time in years. The last time I had come, we had held hands just like this, but then we were married.
The staff bowed in respect as we walked passed. I heard their whispers, too, but today was a good day, and I didn’t care about what they said.
“You did well, too,” I said to Mason as we stepped into the elevator. Mia and Daniel were also here with us. Once the elevator dinged and opened, we walked to his office.
His office didn’t change much; it was just like I remembered. “It’s been so long since you’ve been here, honestly, I’ve always imagined you being here, us having a good time and all that,” Mason confessed.
“Well, I don’t think that’s far–fetched anymore,” I said, walking to the fridge at the side. I opened it only to find it empty. No water or drinks, nothing.
“Why is your fridge empty? Not even water?” I whined as I walked back to the couch.
Mason smiled, “I don’t keep them here.” He said and sent a quick text to Daniel.
Two minutes later, Daniel and Mia stepped into the room. “Have you seen the comments? Victoria and Julia are being dragged, sue them for trying to frame you.” Mia hissed, scrolling down the comments. I took gulps of water and placed the glass on the table.
“Your name has been cleared, but I don’t think this is enough to pay Victoria back for what she did. We need all netizens by our side,” Mia said.
“I don’t care about what they think.” Mason sat beside me and wrapped his hand around me, pulling me close to himself. I leaned into him. “Well, I care, that woman she…” Mia suddenly stopped and slapped her hand across her lips, her eyes widened, and she looked behind me.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to…”
“It’s fine, no need to be sorry, not when I think you are right,” Mason said, and Mia released a sigh.
“If you aren’t going to do anything about her, at least we can sue her for defamation,” she said, and I nodded. She was right.
I sat straight. Before then, I should see her. “I want to speak to her,” I said, pulling away from Mason, who was ready to refuse my request. “Before you disagree,” not that I cared if he did cause I would go see her anyway, “I have something to ask her,” I said.
“I’ll come with you,” he turned to Daniel, “when is my next meeting?”
“It’s starting five minutes from now. The directors are already here.”
“You don’t have to worry, Mia will be with me, so go attend your meeting,” I said, and stood picking up my
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bag. He rose to his feet, too, and leaned down to drop a kiss on my lips.
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“What is so important that you have to see Victoria?” Mia asked in a worried tone, opening the door for me. I stepped into the car and settled into the passenger seat while she walked around and entered.
“Well, just some things.” Aside from the fact that I wanted to laugh at her face and show her what happens when she tries so hard to bring me down, I had questions.
I needed to know why she hated me so much. I know at first I wasn’t worthy of Mason. I was an orphan, and it made sense to some extent that she didn’t want me for her son. But why go to great lengths to try to bring me down even after I got rich?
The car drove into the big black gate, and a flood of memories. My stomach twisted. It’s been so long since I was here. Everything felt so familiar and at the same time strange.
I stepped down from the car, my eyes sweeping around the large compound. It was just as I remembered, I was so engrossed in going down memory lane that I didn’t notice when Julia’s car drove in until she got out and slammed the door.
The angry sound of her heels announced her presence, and I turned to see her, her eyes red from anger.
After the conference, Mia informed me of the interview she was having, and as I learnt, she left without a word. The side of my lips pulled up as I saw her. Her chest rose and fell, and she balled her palm by her side, “What are you doing here?” She asked in a rough tone.
I crossed my hand over my chest, “Why are you here, Lydia? I just asked you a question.”
“Since when do I explain myself to you?” I asked in a casual tone. “I guess your interview didn’t go so well. Are you here to cry to Victoria like you always do?” I questioned, not bothering to hide the mock in my voice.
Her eyes hardened, and she glared at me. I looked away; she could glare all she wanted. I wasn’t here for her.
Without another word, I walked away from her, and she followed, “You shouldn’t be here?”
“You make it sound like you are his wife? Do you live here now?” I asked sarcastically. Now standing in front of the door, I knocked. However, without waiting for a response, Julia stepped forward hastily. She was about to push the door when it opened, and she fell in, supporting herself with her hand.
I let out a low chuckle, “Good, that’s where you belong, trash.” I said, and crossed her. The maid who opened the door had wide eyes as she helped her up her feet. “Don’t touch me,” Julia snapped at her
“Julia, what happened?” Her words got stuck in her throat when she saw me. “You! What are you doing here, Lydia?” Her soft voice turned cold as she spoke to me.
“You didn’t keep your end of the deal, Victoria,” I said, eyeing her as I walked past her.
“Who allowed her in?” Victoria screamed. The maid who opened the door appeared. “Pack your things and get out, you are fired.” Victoria thundered, and the poor girl went on her knees immediately joining her hands together.
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“Please, I need this job, I’m sorry.” She rubbed both palms together.
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“I don’t care.” Victoria said, and Julia nodded in support. This was, after all, the maid who caused her embarrassing fall, so of course, she was happy about it.
I walked up to the maid and helped her up. “I guess you just got yourself a new job. I’ll pay you more than you were paid here.” Her jaw dropped. “My P.A. is outside, she would help with the process,” I said, my eyes on Victoria, who looked as though she was ready to rip me apart.
“What do you want, Lydia?”
“You didn’t keep the end of our agreement, and I was wondering if you wanted me to reveal the recording I have of you. Mason made sure to keep it securely, I’m sure netizens would love to hear what you said.”
“I did what you asked.” She argued and I scoffed.
“What recording?” Julia asked, alternating her gaze between me and Victoria, confusion and anger in her eyes.
I raised my hand to my lips, covering it dramatically, “You don’t know?” I asked, and then shifted my gaze to Victoria, “You didn’t tell her?”
“Tell me what?”
“Lydia, leave, don’t make me throw you out.”
“What makes you think you can tell me what to do?” I asked through gritted teeth.
“If you came to tell me you’d be revealing the recording, then do it, I don’t care.” She said firmly, but her hand trembled, giving her fears away. “If you think I’ll beg, then, you should think again.”
“You don’t mind if I tell everyone that your ex–husband tried to rape your daughter and that you tried to kill me and my twins?”
“Lydia!” She yelled, her eyes darting around.
“What?” I matched her tone. We held each other’s gaze, neither ready to back down. “Don’t cross the line, Lydia.” She said.
“What’s going on? Can someone explain?” Julia asked, coming to stand between Victoria and me. “Ask Victoria.” I snapped at her. “It seems she doesn’t trust you enough yet to tell you the truth about who murdered her husband.”
“If you do anything with that record, I promise I won’t stay still.”
I smirked as she spoke, dipping my hand into my bag. I pulled out a brown envelope which contained some documents.
“That’s from my lawyer,” I said. “I plan to take every action available against you two. I don’t care how long it takes, but I’ll fight you, money, connection, power. I’ll use everything.” I swore. “The only way out of this is to go off the surface of the earth because even if you go to the ends of the earth, I will find you!” My eyes creased at the end as I spoke, and she trembled.
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I smiled, seeing the terror she could no longer hide behind her strong facade.
“What is this about?” Julia asked, trying to hold me. I pulled my hand away, scrunching my face in disgust before walking away.
“You just got the war you’ve been searching for.”
Fuck finding answers about why she hated me. I’d rather burn the world she lived in. I turned and added, “Julia, even if you knew and asked for my forgiveness, I won’t forgive you. But I’m sure netizens would love to see you kneeling.”
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