SLAP!
This time it was Shany that did the slapping. "How could you say that it was a mistake? You had the nerve to cheat and you call it a mistake?
Edward grew livid but tried to calm himself down. "Don't listen to this lady Amelia. Who is she to you anyway. How come I don't know her and what right does she have to interfere in our relationship".
Amelia chuckled and said "like I told you earlier. There is no relationship between the two of us anymore. I am a married woman now. You are free to spend it with whomever you choose"
"Since you are now the CEO of the company. It means you must have been married" Edward said, realizing it.
"Didn't you hear all that I had said earlier. You must be really daft. And to think I ever liked you".
"You whore" he said pointing to her. "You quickly found a replacement for me
Is that not absurd? You must also have been cheating and have used this opportunity to get down with your lover"
Amelia sneered as she looked at him in disgust. "I am nothing like you. I can never stoop down to your level".
"Then you married for the company didn't you because that is the only logical explanation" Edward fired at her.
"That is none of your concern. Like I said there is nothing between us anymore".
"Haha" Edward laughed as he knew he had gotten it right. "You married a stranger because of the company. You really are crazy."
"Why are you harassing that lady?" Someone spoke. They turned towards the sound of the voice and behold standing before them was one of the most handsome men Amelia gas seen.
He was cleanly shaved, with defined jawline and eyes that seemed to draw one in. He was none other than Jonathan Bailey, Los Angeles most dashing man. He was one of the top and successful billionaires in the country.
Edward was in shock as he quickly recognized who he was and stammered. "Mr. Bailey….do you know these ladies?"
"What if I do?" he asked as he looked at Edward coldly.
Edward looked at him and then to Amelia and widened his eyes in surprise. "Are you her husband?" He asked in fear.
"What if I am?" Jonathan answered him. "I want you to get lost and never disturb this lady again. If not, I will erase you and your business from this country".
Edward, scared to his bones, immediately took off and ran away from the restaurant.
"Wow Amelia! You didn't tell me that you were married to LA's most dashing man. I thought we were friends?" Shany said, pouting. "You must tell me all about the details later.
"I feel flattered. But no, I am not her husband" Jonathan answered smiling.
"Thank you for standing up for me, but he is gone now so you can leave. Thank you Mister." Amelia said as she dismissed him.
"Easy there sister-in-law. This was not the way I wanted us to meet but I'm glad we did anyway. That cold fox would not have introduced you to us anyways.
"Did you say sister-in-law? You are my friend's relative?
"Not in the way that you think but her husband and I are good friends. Some even call us brothers. I could have introduced myself but it seems you already know who I am already."
"I see that you just ordered some food. I hope you don't mind if I join you" he said and flashed a smile.
"No we don't mind, '' Shany said as she fluttered her eyelashes. It was obvious from her change in the tone of voice that she was captivated by the man's handsomeness
Soon enough, he ordered a meal and they all sat and ate their food. "It seems that sister-in-law is not one that talks much" He said after a while.
"No she is not. But she can be a chatterbox when the time is right". Shany answered.
"So sister-in-law. I saw the news before coming. That was some nice business moves that you did. You took the stock prices to five times its original value. You are a legend."
"Yes, isn't she wonderful? She is now a celebrity. Quick let's check how many followers you have gathered" Shany said as she brought out her phone.
On searching for Amelia's name on the web she cried out in shock. "Your name..."
"What about it"? Amelia questioned.
Shany looked at Amelia, then at Jonathan and widened her eyes in surprise. "I've figured it out. You got married to Nathaniel Brooke."
"How were you able to figure it out?" Amelia asked. She was worried that it may become easy for others to find out and then her success may be attributed to her husband. She wanted to make a name for herself in this country without anyone attributing it to someone.
"It's right there. Jonathan Bailey, one of the most successful businessmen in the country, calls you sister-in-law, your profile has been changed to Amelia Brooke. The only Brooke rich enough to be friends with Jonathan Bailey is Nathaniel Brooke" Shany answered.
"You are very smart. I don't think I would have figured it out if I were in your shoes. How many followers does sister-in-law have" Jonathan asked.
"She has over five million followers now. It seems that your interview with the press has catapulted you to fame. It appears that the people who had supported Anna Lopez have all defected to you after seeing the news. What takes people years to achieve, you've done it within a day".
Amelia did not even feel happy with the comments from Shany as she was torn in between changing her name back to Amelia Stone or leaving it as Amelia Brooke. Since she was now popular, changing her name after now would raise some suspicion among netizens.
This would lead them to try to look for information about her even further as they may come up with news of her being divorced after the case. She wanted to use the popularity to promote the company and not draw unnecessary attention to herself.
"So sister-in-law, the rest of the clique would like to meet with you in person. If we wait for that cold hearted prince then it would never happen. When would you be free? We can clear out our schedules for you?"
"I don't think that is necessary" she refused. The last thing she wanted was to be seen among the most powerful men in Los Angeles. And plus she was only in this marriage for benefits and not to forge any relationship. All she needed was some time and then she would divorce her husband.
Jonathan, sensing that she didn't want to talk more did not push it again. Just then, someone walked up to him and whispered something in his ear.
"I'm sorry sister-in-law and sister-in-law friend…
"It's Shany"
"Urrrm Shany, but I have to be on my way now. We'll see some other time" he said as he got up and left.
"I also want to go home" Amelia said as she got up after Jonathan had left. I know you still want to eat Shany"
Shany chuckled and laughed "you know me too well"
"I'd text you later" Amelia said as she took her bag to leave.
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At a mansion, a man ran up to an old looking man in fear.
"Sir she was able to turn the tables around and even restore things better than how they were before. They now call her the Boss CEO".
The man sneered in disgust. "Let them call her Whatever they like. We would let her enjoy this victory small before we strike even harder. I need you to infiltrate the manufacturing team. Let's see how the company would be able to regain its image after the damage I'd do to tham next".