Ch. 501..505

Chapter 500 All the terrible things that happened to her that night four months ago were being replayed in her mind. Sylvia glared into his eyes and allowed the tears to roll down her checks freely. “Odell, if you had just trusted me, I wouldn’t have to go through all that!”

The man stared at her frosly look. Her teary eyes showed nothing but resentment for him.

He instinctively raised his hand and tried to wipe the tears off her face, but before he could touch her, she slapped his hand away and shouted, “DON’T TOUCH ME!”

The three words had nothing but hatred for the man.

His hand froze before he retracted it. Sylvia squirmed and then said, “Get your other hand off me!” She was referring to his arm that he curled around her waist.

Odell did not free her. He constricted her waist even lighter.

He stared at her deeply and said in a gravelly voice, “I know I wrongly trusted Tara and I put you through hell. I’ll make it up to you. I’ll compensate you. I can give you anything except a divorce.”

Compensate?

Sylvia blurted, “I want Tara dead. Can you do that?”

He frowned in silence.

Sylvia simply vented her anger. She did not wish for him to kill Tara.

However, bis silence made her scoff. “You can’t do it, can you?”

“I can teach her a lesson.”

“What could that be?”

“I’ll cut her off financially and I won’t talk to her anymore.”

Teach Tara a lesson by not giving her any money?

Sylvia blurted, “She broke my leg and almost killed me!”

“You also pushed her down the stairs five years ago and she can never be pregnant again. You hurt her before, so let’s call it a draw.” 1

Even now, the man could hardly believe Tara would set up such a huge trap just to remove Sylvia from the picture. No matter how he looked at the situation, he believed it all started because he loved someone else and caused both women to generate hate for each other, hence the tragedy. He wanted to caress Sylvia on the face again but she slapped his hand off again.

She glared at him with teary eyes. Other than shock, she wore a scornful expression and said, ” Odell, until now, you believed it was me who pushed her down the stairs five years ago?”

Odell looked at her in silence.

Sylvia got an answer from his silence. He still believed Tara even after what happened. He might be under the impression that Tara did not set hier up, and it was all her delusion and her plan to get back to Tara.

She knew it was futile but she could not help it and said, “Odell Carter, you’re an idiot!”

He frowned.

Sylvia then freed herself from his embrace and drew distance from him.

Leaving his side calmed lier down a lot.

She turned around to him and said coldly, “I’ve prepared the divorce papers and I’ll send them to you later. See if there’s anything you want to add. I’ll do my best to fulfill them as long as you’re willing to sign them.”

She then walked toward the door.

The man’s gravelly voice sounded. “You can go but you cannot bring Isabel and Liam together.” Sylvia froze.

The man stood up and looked at her with a heavy expression.

Feeling frustrated, Sylvia asked, “What do you mean?” “Literal meaning,” he said. Sylvia choked on her feelings. He added, “If you want to stay, you’re welcome to do so but I won’t sign the papers.” He could not allow her to bring the kids away or sign the divorce papers. It was clear that he refused to divorce her and planned to use the kids to hold her back. All Sylvia wanted was to leave. Right before she walked out of the living room, the two little ones came in. “Mommy!” Isabel called her adorably. Sylvia’s boiling anger was suppressed by the girl’s voice. She squatted and hugged the two of them.

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Isabel put her puffy face against her mother’s cheek. “Mommy, why are your eyes red? Did the big baddie bully you?” Sylvia answered in a small voice, “He didn’t bully one. We just had an argument.” Isabel pouted. “Hmph! Did he argue with you? He’s not a gentleman!” Sylvia wore an awkward smile. “I’ll go scold him!” Isabel almost ran up to her father but Sylvia held her back.

“Mommy is fine. He lost the argument.”

“Really?”

“Yeah, really.” Sylvia said with a smile.

Isabel’s grumpy expression softened after seeing the smile on her mother’s face.

Liam then asked, “Mommy, are we going out?”

“No, I’ll play with you guys at home.”

Liam nodded and Isabel hummed a reply.

As long as the brother and sister could be with their mother, they did not mind the location.

Sylvia was determined to get the divorce and if he resuscd, she had all the time to tangle with

him.

She put aside her other thoughts and brought the kids upstairs. Her old room was filled with the kids’ toys, so she played with them on the floor.

Time went by quietly.

Isabel was the first to call it a day. She crawled into her mother’s arms and fell asleep.

Liam sat beside his mother and quietly played with his Rubik’s cube.

The room quicted down.

Sylvia then Texted Sherry and Sherry asked how she was doing, so she updated her friend with the latest situation.

Alter learning Sylvia was no longer imprisoned, Sherry felt relieved but she also scolded Odell vla text.

When the chat was over, Sylvia sent the divorce papers she drafted to Odell.

Outside in the corridor, the man’s phone buzzed.

The man stepped away from the door and pulled his phone out. It was a message from Sylvia and she sent him a document named “Divorce Papers”.

He was disheartened but he did not reply to her text. just as he wanted to put his phone away, his phone buzzed again. Sylvia texted her several pictures. They were all the contents of the divorce papers she drafted There were three pictures, each representing a page in the document He briefly went through them

In summary, Sylvia wished for nothing of his wealth or property. Everything would remain as it was even after the divorce but Sylvia wanted the nights to Isabel and Liam

Buzz!

His phone buzzed again

It was a text from Sylvia

“Odell, i know you want the rights to the lads Give them to me and I’ll fulfill every single or your requests. Don’t worry, I won’t deny your rights as a father. You can see then whenever you want.”

Odell had a glance before he pocketed his phone He went doser to the door and had a peek inside Sylvía sat on the floor with the kids.

Isabel was sleeping in her mother’s arms and Liam was dozing off beside her.

Sylvia was typing on her phone, seemingly chatting with someone.

The room was quiet and the scene of the mother and kids felt harmonious.

No one but himself knew how much he yeamed to see such a peaceful scene while Sylvia was gone.

He dreamt of such a scene on many drunken nights as well

Now, his fantasy came true, and there she was, sitting before his eyes. Yet she wanted a divorce?

Never!

 

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Later that night, Sylvia had dinner with the kids and then played with them again.

After the two of them went to bed, Sylvia grabbed her jacket and left the room.

When she walked past the living room, Odell was drinking tea on the couch.

She had a glance at him and continued toward the door. “It’s late. Where are you going?” he asked.

Sylvia ignored him and continued toward the door.

Sherry’s car was already waiting outside the house and Sylvia spotted her as soon as she came out.

“Syl, hurry up!”

Sylvia smiled and got into the car.

The car then drove away from the house.

Shortly after the car turned into the junction, another black sports car drove out of the house and followed them.

Sherry was a great driver. Half an hour later, they arrived at a famous barbeque restaurant.

Sylvia followed Sherry to a room on the second floor. When she walked in, she saw Edmund slouching on his seat, smiling at her. “Syl, it’s been a long time. Did you miss me?” He was still as frivolous as before, which was a relief to Sylvia.

She wore an apologetic expression and said, “Edmund, I’m so sorry to drag you into all of this.”

While she was imprisoned by Odell, Edmund was detained by the police. It had been six months since he was wrongfully arrested and he just got out recently. A lot could happen in six months and yet he spent them in the detention center because he was wrongfully accused. Edmund waved frivolously and said, “It’s okay. It’s all in the past now. If you want to apologize, sit and have a drink with me.” Sylvia smiled and sat down with Sherry. Lloyd and Harry were also there. They held this dinner to celebrate Edmund’s release.

Neither of them talked about the bitter past. They all switched the topic to something more delightful

Lloyd bitterly said, “Boss, you have no idea how hard it has been for me and Harry while you’re away. Now that you’re back, we can finally live our old lives back.” Smack!

Harry smacked Lloy on the back of his head. “You didn’t lose anything, not a piece of meat or a strand of hair. You got a lot latter while Boss is gone. Look at your double chin, it’s almost at your chest! How hard could it have possibly been?” Lloyd pouted. “It’s hard mentally.”

Sylvia and Sherry laughed at their bickering. Edmund had a subtle glance at Sylvia and her laughter put a smile on his face, The room’s atmosphere was lively. Down at the parking lot, diagonally opposite the room’s ceiling-to-floor window, a black sports car was parked quietly.

The window was half wound down.

The man inside the car was smoking as he stared at the people in the room.

He was able to see everyone clearly from lus angle.

Sylvia sat with Sherry and Edmund was with his lackeys.

Sylvia had a bright mood and the smile on Jier face never once faded.

The man also noticed Edmund glued his eyes to Sylvia, which irritated him.

A cloud of smoke was spewed from his mouth. He was at the end of his cigarette after a few pusss. ile tossed the cigarette butt away and lit another one as he continued to watch the room with deep gaze.

An hour later, Lloyd was completely drunk and Harry was tipsy. The two of them clung to Edmund and were kicked away mercilessly.

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Sylvia’s smile remained as she stood up with Sherry. It was time for her to leave now that she was full, but she had something to say to Edmund alone. She said to Sherry, “Sherry, can you wait for me outside? It will just take a few minutes.” “Okay.” Sherry grabbed the drunk Lloyd and Harry out of the room. The room became quiet with only the two of them. Edmund continued to slouch on his seat. He raised a brow at Sylvia and asked, “What do you want to talk about?”

Sylvia looked at him seriously. “Edmund, I heard from Harry that your business has been declining while you were away. I have some savings here. You can use it as funds to turn your business around.” She then pulled a bank card from her purse. The card contained half of her entire savings. It might not be able to make up for his losses but it should be enough to let him turn his business around. “It’s okay.” Edmund chuckled. “Odell Carter gave me a sum of money today and it’s twice as much as what I lost.” Sylvia was surprised. “He paid you?” Edmund got up from his seat and showed her the message he received from the bank on his phone. Sylvia had a glance at the number and it was ten times more than what she was prepared to give Edmund

She pursed her lips. Edmund patted her head. “Syl, I guess I didn’t go away for half a year for nothing. Keep your card to yourself.” Sylvia was embarrassed to give him her card now that she found out Odell paid him for his losses. She hummed a reply and kept the card back in her purse. “What are you going to do next?” “Continue my business, of course.” Edmund crossed his arms and sat back down in his seat.” What about you? Have you spoken to Odell?” “Yeah. I’m planning to get a divorce and live my own life with my kids.” Edmund was taken aback. He then squinted his eyes and wore a mischievous grin. “Then does it mean I’m getting a second chance?”

Sylvia simply smiled it off and said, “It’s getting late. You should go home and rest.” She wanted to leave but then Edmund held her back. “Hold on, Sylvia.”

Sylvia turned to him, baffled.

His gaze shifted and hinted at the ceiling-to-floor window.

Sylvia had a glance outside and saw the parking lot. It was dark outside and it was difficult to have a clear look due to the lights in the room. However, she knew Edmund had always been a cautious person and he would not have signaled her without a reason. She asked, “What’s there outside?”

Edmund said with a smile, “There’s a pair of eyes watching us from the moment you step in.”

Sylvia immediately thought of Odell whom she walked past in the living room.

He followed her here? Sylvia frowned and wanted to leave, but before she walked out of the room, she thought of something

She paused and turned to Edmund. “Edmund, can I ask you for a favor?”

“What is it?”

“Can you tell him about what Tara did?”

Edmund was surprised. “Why me? Can’t you tell him yourself?”

Sylvia’s gaze turned frosty. “He won’t believe what I said.” “Okay. Leave it to me.”

Sylvia and Edmund left together. They walked to the parking lot and saw Sherry’s car waiting for her. Sylvia said goodbye to Lloyd, Harry, and Edmund before she got into Sherry’s car and left. On the other end of the parking lot, the black sports car drove out of its spot.

The man behind the wheels stared at the car that drove off.

Just as he wanted to follow the car, a figure stepped in front and stopped him.

Edmund stood in front of the car and grinned. “Master Carter, a gentleman like you stalking a woman in the middle of the night? It doesn’t sound appropriate, does it?”

 

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Odell’s expression turned cold. “Move!”

“Don’t be angry. I’m just joking with you.” Edmund chuckled and continued, “I just want a few words with you, can I?”

Odell narrowed his eyes. “What is it?”

“I want to talk about Tara with you. I believe you haven’t heard of her past before you met her,

right?”

Odell frowned.

Sherry’s car already disappeared beyond the traffic. Odell went silent for two seconds before he wound down the window. Edmund went to the driver’s side and leaned on the car. “I’ll be frank with you. I was able to get to know Syl because Tara introduced her to me.” He then pulled his phone out and showed Odell the chat history he had with Tara. The entire chat history was revealed to Odell before his eyes.

“Mr. Price, Happy New Year! I heard you’ve been single for a while now. Haven’t you met someone nice? I know someone and I believe she’s your type. Do you want to meet her?” Edmund asked her for some pictures. Tara then sent several pictures of Sylvia to him.

The chat happened on last year’s New Year’s eve, and back then, Odell still had not confirmed his feelings for Sylvia and had not remarried her.

He clearly remembered that Sylvia was not at home to spend New year’s eve with the kids. He got angry and called her but it was a waitress at Lush Heaven who picked up the phone. He then learned that Sylvia was drunk.

When he arrived at Lush Heaven, he saw Sylvia in Edmund’s room.

He was under the impression that Edmund made her drunk and tried to do something to her, but now he realized it was all part of Tara’s plan.

Edmund noticed the grim expression and then said with a smile, “Master Carter, right after Tara sent me the pictures, my lackeys saw Sylvia outside our room. Do you think it’s a coincidence?”

Odell pursed his lips coldly.

Edmund knew the man before him was smart. He continued, “Tara must’ve noticed your feelings for Sylvia, so she played the matchmaker and tried to erase your thoughts for Sylvia.” It was unfortunate that things did not go his way. The harder he chased Sylvia, the stronger she rejected him.

In the end, Sylvia remarried Odell, and Tara would be the first to disagree. It was her grievance that caused the series of tragedies that followed. Edmund sighed. “If I know she’s the one who hooked up with my lackey and made him bankrupt, I should’ve ended her back then.”

“What did you say?” Odell’s gaze shifted.

“Oh, I forgot about this part.” Edmund continued smiling. “Before Tara met you, she’s already a woman with methods. I remember when I was still active in the gang, she always showed herself before me but she’s not my type, so I never really cared about her.

“She hooked up with one of my lackeys who was quickly on the rise. I have no idea what kind of spells she cast on him but he bought her this and that, and even gave her everything. She was still not satisfied and eventually hooked up with other men. “I ran some checks on her for my lackey and guess what I found out?” He raised a brow at Odell.

Odell stared at him coldly. “What?” Edmund skipped to the chase. “Other than my lackey, she was seeing three other men.” Odell’s deep gaze showed a sense of shock.

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Other than Edmund’s lackey, Tara was seeing three other men? Which made it four men at the same time?

Odell asked, “When is this?”

Edmund pondered for a minute and said, “Around five years ago.”

Five years ago? Odell’s expression fell. Edmund narrowed his eyes and continued, “I can’t just sit back and watch my lackey being cheated on by some woman, so I told him, but he didn’t believe me. I convinced him to catch her in the act and I guess he got so angry when he caught Tara sleeping with another man, so he beat the man to death.

“He’s still behind bars now and Tara left with all his money. Not even a penny was left for him, or his mother at home. My other lackeys and I wanted to teach her a lesson but she got lucky and found you, so the entire thing was forced to a halt.”

The night breeze blew and whirred.

The man in the car showed the grimmest expression to veil his true emotions. Edmund saw the look on his face. “Master Carter, this might be a long time ago but if you want to, you should be able to dig something out. My lackey’s name is Joshua Hamba and he’s locked up in Westchester Prison. You can ask your men to have a check.”

Edmund then left.

The black sports car remained parked on the spot for quite some time.

Sometime later, the man’s phone buzzed.

Odell put the phone next to his ears and asked, “Did you get it?”

Cliff reported what he found out.

“Yes, sir. There’s a prisoner named Joshua Hamba in Westchester Prison and he was arrested five years ago for accidental manslaughter. It was reported that his girlfriend cheated on him and he caught her in the act. He got so angry that he beat the man to death on the spot.”

“Who’s his girlfriend?”

Cliff inhaled deeply and said, “I’ve sent one of our men to Joshua’s mother to ask for the name and the lady said the girlfriend’s name was Avery. Tara Avery.”

Odell pursed his lips tightly and coldly.

Cliff continued in a small voice, “Sir, Joshua’s mother kept his phone at home and our men checked it and found the picture of him and his girlfriend. I saw it myself and it’s really Ms. Avery. Do you need to… see it for yourself?”

“It’s fine.”

Odell then hung up the phone and tossed it aside.

He leaned on the seat and shut his eyes with the grimmest look on his face.

Five years ago, he just regained control over his company and Sylvia got pregnant. He was happy. Although he still thought of Tara back then and hated the things Sylvia did to marry him, he did not want his feet on two boats. He thought that once the company had settled down, he would make up to Tara. However, a few nights after he made up his mind, he slept with Tara. On the second day, Tara cried and complained to him it was her first time. She even said he did not need to bear the responsibility and as long as she could be with him, she would do anything.

He had nothing but guilt and it got more difficult to push her away. Sometime after that night, Tara got pregnant.

He gave her the house at Lake Victoria and told her to rest there.

A few days later, Sylvia pushed her down the stairs. She had a miscarriage and could never be pregnant again.

Sylvia never admitted that she pushed Tara down the stairs and even claimed that Tara fell down on her own just to frame her. Not only did Tara accept the cruel fate, but she also defended Sylvia and pitied her as a fellow pregnant mother. She said Sylvia was his legitimate wife, so she had to endure it no matter what.