MY PRECIOUS JEWEL

Emma's body was aching like she had been struck by a car, and her splitting headache was the only sensation she was experiencing as she slowly came to. She furrowed her brows at the discomfort, but she was unable to dismiss it.The man's shape was all that she could see in the darkness, but she could still smell the distinctive Gucci cologne softly permeating the air.As he squeezed his body against her, nipping and kissing her thin neck, the man did not say anything.The morning sun came out as dawn slowly approached.Abruptly, Emma opened her eyes.

She was shocked to see a stranger sleeping next to her when she was completely nude in bed. With his back to her, he was facing away.Flashbacks from the previous night came racing back to Emma, turning her cheeks pale. In the end, it wasn't a dream!How was she able to get here?Is it possible that someone spiked her drink?With a gnashing of teeth, Emma got out of bed. She attempted to stay as cool as possible, using all the poise she had. She dressed quickly in her clothing from the previous evening, got ready, and ran away. She had to get home right now to speak with Olivia and find out what had transpired!*****Upon arriving home, Emma noticed her father was waiting for her, seated on the sofa. Clark asked, his face composed, "Where were you the night before?"After pondering over what had happened the previous evening, Emma pursed her lips and eventually said, "I fell asleep in a friend's house.""Wham!"He said angrily, slamming a picture onto the table, "I know you spent the night in a hotel room with another man! You lie to me, how dare you?Emma's face was devoid of blood when she saw the picture. It was an image of an unfamiliar man escorting her inside a hotel room.After you've been engaged and getting prepared for your wedding, you have the guts to go in with another man! Do you really know the consequences of your actions Emma? He thundered.Olivia sprinted in her high heels down the stairs. "Calm down, dad." She moved over to Emma and pretended to niggle at her while she talked. How could you humiliate the family in such a way, Emma? Before getting married, you should know not to cross the line, even if you are in love with the man.Emma was stunned beyond belief. By that, what did she mean?It was obvious she had been unconscious at the time!Olivia would never be so sweet as to celebrate her birthday on her behalf, just as she had suspected. Everything had been staged! "Dad, listen, I was out celebrating my birthday with Olivia," Emma attempted to clarify. Something was in the beverage Olivia offered me."Enough already!" "Olivia is your big sister," snarled Clark as he stood up and jabbed a finger at her. You dare not hold her accountable for your own deeds!"Sister?"As Emma heard her father's accusations, she balled both of her fists until they began to shake. Her father was an adulterous guy, and her mother ought to have realized this. From the beginning, he had been seeing a woman on the side.Who would have thought that he would remarry Camila Adams soon, only a year after her mother passed away? Emma was more shocked to learn that they had given birth to a girl of their own some time ago!For years now, Emma had known that Olivia was attempting to win their father over. When their father was there, she would act one way, then behind him, she would change. Emma never imagined that Olivia would attempt to undermine her on her own birthday!"Y-you, I was going to give you Everly Jewelry when you eventually reached adulthood but y-you.It's unbelievable that you would pull off such a prank to damage the family name! I would rather never see your face again! Without a blatant scumbag like you as a daughter, Roberts could do better!".Emma became furious, "Are you kicking me out, Dad?"Just at her feet, Clark broke the cup he was holding. "Leave this place like the hell!""How dare you do this! have you forgotten who founded this jewelry company? It was my mother, and without my mother this company wouldn't exist. And how dare you want to give it out to the daughter of a bitch who destroyed the family and made my mother miserable? How could she possibly design an excellent jewelry with such bad taste of hers....Emma's questioning went unanswered and was replaced by a slap on the face. She inclined her head for a long time, she immediately turned and looked at his father, unbelievable that her father would hit her. She seemed to see a flash of guilt in her father's eyes, but maybe she was wrong after all, at this time, her eyes had long been full of tears that she cannot really see.Suddenly she felt so tired like a deflated ball, and did not want to argue anymore, her lips opened and finally said nothing, just a bitter smile, looked up at Olivia and her father,and said: "I'll leave as you wish"While trembling violently, Emma then looked up to see Olivia sneering back at her, her father's frown untrusting. She was overcome with a cold feeling in her heart.Olivia approached Emma as she was hauling her bags through the front yard. She held out her arm, seeming to be kind, offering to assist with the luggage. But Emma smacked her hand instead of reaching out. "Go away."When Olivia finally saw Emma's animosity for her, she revealed her true nature. "I'll tell you the truth. Yes, last night I did put a little bit to that drink. It must be awful to be tarnished by a man, I suppose.Emma chewed on her lips in dismay. "By worming your way into our house, you and Camila achieved your goals. What more are you looking for?"I want your status," I said. Olivia approached her directly and gave her a furious look. "Why do I get to be the illegitimate child while you get to be the Roberts family's jewel? Did you not have a noble and proud birth? You are now nothing more than a corrupted lady, then. You ought to be aware of your situation by now. Why don't you just go on then?With great pleasure, Olivia waved her phone in front of Emma's face."Go now and don't return if you don't want this video to be released to the public and you run the risk of having your life destroyed forever."Emma returned a blank stare. She released her tightly balled hands. With a hard expression on her face, she picked up her bags off the ground and entered her car without taking another look.Olivia observed the vehicle as it drew further and further away. A proud smile appeared on her face. She not only had ownership of the Everly Jewelry now, but she also had free reign to take anything under the Vanderbilt!Just then a Rolls-Royce pulled up directly in front of their house just as she was going to turn around. Four black-clad bodyguards exited the vehicle and formed a line beside it. A man emerged, putting his lengthy leg out. His frame was athletic and he was tall. His black suit was basic and stylish, yet it also exuded a certain something.Olivia said, motionless, "Isn't that...? Daniel Godman who's the heir apparent to the Godman dynasty from Bassburgh, the capital city of royalty?The CEO of Horizon Group, referred to as Emerald Springs's patriarch's youngest monarch of business and commerce. He was handsome, tall and has a pointed nose with a well built body shape, he has a hundred million dollar net worth, Daniel Godman was wealthy. In addition, he held a great deal of influence in the royal capital!Why was he at the Roberts manor doing this?The emotionless eyes of Damion skimmed across her. "Are you," he said icily, "Olivia Vanderbilt?"A beat skipped in her heart. He knew who she was!"Yes, that's me," she added, nodding merrily."Were you the woman who stayed in Room 6228 of the Grand View Hotel with me that night?"Olivia's face took a turn.Grand View Hotel: 6228, Room!The room that she'd specifically set aside for that blatant b*tch? Is it possible that Emma's partner from the previous night was not the aging guy she had thought him to be? It was indeed Daniel Goldmann!That b*tch, damn it! It's unbelievable how fortunate she was!Even if Emma were to have unending luck, would it really matter? She was only going to be a stepping stone in the end. I see, Daniel. Who in their right mind would ever turn down the opportunity to be your partner?Olivia grinned as she nodded. Why, in fact. The woman you were with is me.

At the Bass burgh royal capital's airportA mother and child emerged from among the throng of tourists. All eyes were on them at that precise moment.In actuality, it was a mother of three incredibly gorgeous children.The woman exuded poise and glamour. The breathtakingly beautiful little girl she was holding in one arm was what caused everyone to pause and take notice. The girl looked like a doll because of her thick, curling hair.The two lads who trailed behind her were strikingly identical in appearance. They had milky-white skin, dark brown hair, and a set of brilliant amber eyes.

They appeared so bizarre!The woman removed her sunglasses as she stood in front of the BMW. She gasped in dismay as she saw Emma Roberts holding a child in her arms and the other two trailing closely behind. "Whoa, Emma ! You only had one pregnancy and had three children?When she saw them, she lost all ability to speak! Never mind that Emma was a mother of triplets-what was truly amazing was how young they looked, and how much they resembled angels sent from Heaven! The woman was curious about the identity of the attractive celestial figure that Emma had shared a bed with.Emma set down the small child she was holding. "Meet your godmother, Alexa Martinez," she whispered, touching each of their tiny heads.I'm glad to have met you, Godmother! The three rugrats greeted her with their honey-sugary child voices, bowing down in a disorganized fashion.Alexa felt her heart race due to how adorable they were. She waved back to them, grinning. "You guys are such angels, aww!""Our godmother sure looks silly!" remarked the second-eldest, Elijah, turning to face his elder brother, Lucas.Emma put her hands on the heads of the two lads. "What's the matter with you two whispering?""Hmm..." Elijah paused.Amelia Vanderbilt, the youngest, happily sold them out. " Elijah and Waden wondered why their godmother looked so ridiculous."The two youngsters were in disbelief. Clearly, she was their sister.While driving, Alexa noticed the small rugrats curled up together and sound asleep in the rearview mirror. "Emma , why did you decide to return to Emerald Springs now?" she finally questioned.Alexa dear, I'm really glad to be back at least I can finally be with you without having to move around, and when I'm done with my mission, I have to repay you for all the years of support.Emma gushed as she continues with a smile and curled her hair playfully on her fingertips while leaning against the passenger seat window. "Can you believe Everly Jewelry hired me as a designer and spent $7,000,000 to poach me?""Is Everly Jewelry not a part of your family?" Incredulous, Alexa tutted and shook her head. Olivia, your crafty b*tch of a sister, has been promoted to director of Everly. You're suggesting that she gave you a $7,000,000 contract? The thought of that made her chuckle. "She is going to go crazy when she realizes you are the well-known designer Zora from Maya!"Zora had created quite a stir in the world of jewelry. Her creations fused traditional Victorian craftsmanship with contemporary jewelry features. People recognized each of her creations as the handiwork of God.Zora had even fashioned the royal crown that the queen of Maya wore at her wedding last year.Alexa gave it a lot of thinking, but she was still baffled. "You returned for only $7,000,000? You are far more valuable than that. Don't you think you're offering them too much?The hiring price that the Maya, Eminence Styles, jewelry firm had offered her was $90,000,000!Emma turned and grinned broadly at her. "For this reason, I turned down their offer and prepared a fresh one for $150,000,000. I couldn't really refuse the Vanderbilts if they wanted to give me $150,000,000, could I?Now that Emma had returned, she would stop at nothing to regain her ownership of Everly!Alexa inhaled deeply. family gathering with family. Horrible!She couldn't wait to see Olivia's face when the real deal fell apart.Emma turned to face her three angels as the car approached the Everly Jewelry entryway. "Mommy has some things to resolve. The three of you will be taken home first by Godmother Alexa.Her three angels gave a dutiful nod.The kids gave each other a quick look when Emma exited the vehicle before scurrying up to Alexa's side."Godmother, share with us everything you know about Mommy and the Vanderbilts!"Indeed! You have to keep it from us. We swear to keep Mommy from finding out!Alexa froze, startled, and turned to face the three small children. Why would you like to know?"Because we love Mommy and we won't allow anyone to make fun of her!"Wanting to exact revenge on their mother, they had tracked her back to the homeland. No one was allowed to bully their mother!A shiver of cold sweat ran down Riley's spine. Were they genuinely only a few 5-year-olds?Emma entered the Everly headquarters lobby. Everly was her mother's blood, sweat, and tears, even if she was a Vanderbilt. She was shocked to learn that her father had entrusted an outsider, Olivia, with Everly!Emma had kept herself informed about Everly during her years away. With the help of her newfound position as Miss Vanderbilt, Olivia had fired a number of important executives that Emma's mother held in the highest regard. Consequently, Everly reputation has suffered recently.Everly had engaged a foreign designer for a sum of $150,000,000. The Vanderbilts were well known to Emma. Such an outrageous sum was beyond their means. Emma wanted to know who had contributed to the $150,000,000!She moved in the direction of the receptionist. "Hello, may we have a meeting with Miss Vanderbilt?""Do you have an appointment?" the desk clerk said in a nonchalant manner."Not right now, no. That being said, I was approached by Miss Vanderbilt. The way this woman was treating Emma irritated her.It seems that Olivia's hired woman was, after all, quite unprofessional.The front desk clerk glanced at her. "I'm sorry, but I can't help you if you don't have an appointment. Our director has an extremely demanding schedule.Emma grinned courteously. "Is there anyone else at Everly with the same terrible attitude as you?""Pardon me? By that, what do you mean? You do realize that I'm quite busy at the moment? Furthermore, Miss Roberts isn't just a random person you can meet whenever you want!As Olivia emerged from the elevator, she occurred to glance at the face of someone she knew. She was shocked to see it was Emma!That blatant sell*t had returned, for real!"Oh my God". Emma you're back, it's so good to see you again. We haven't seen each other for six years, since you were thrown out of the house by your father. "Wait a minute" she paused suddenly as if trying to remember something, and covers her mouth. "Ohh, Sorry I didn't mean to bring up the past, if you don't mind, do you? she asked sarcastically while laughter plays hard on her lips.Emma turned slowly around. A feeling of melancholy came over Olivia when she finally gave Emma a close inspection. Even though it was only six years since their last encounter, this b*tch had undergone a dramatic change. She had a ravishing succubus-like appearance!"I just came to see how much this company sucks because of you and I'm actually seeing it suck so badly more than I had thought. Did you remember what I said? People with bad taste like you don't make good jewelry. Emma replied with a sneer.Olivia was so pissed off at her statement that she pointed at her in fury and couldn't utter a word, but then laughs "Wanting to go back to this company, how does it make you feel to see your mum's heart and soul in my hands?"But don't worry, we'll soon have a famous designer on board, and you and your long-dead mom will have to thank me for taking over the company regardless of your past enmity. But none of this has anything to do with you, and I don't ever want to see you again".After so many years had passed, Emma had thought that she had grown up long ago to be able to control her emotions, but when she heard this bitch mention her mother, she still had a flash of anger and blood rushing to her head, but thinking about the purpose of her coming back this time, she told herself to hold back a little longer, it wasn't the right time yet.While smiling, "I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you". Emma repliedAppearing indifferent on the outside, Emma's eyes grew icy when the subject of what had transpired six years prior was brought up. "Congratulations on taking over as Everly Jewelry's director. But under your direction, the corporation seems to be performing worse and worse. Hopefully, the company won't go out of business."You"Olivia gave her a hard slap across the face with an extended palm.Everyone in the hall gasped at the loud hit."What's happening here?" A cozy, deep voice approached them.Olivia's facial expression shifted in an instant. As she worked over to the man with an angry look on her face, and the tyranny and arrogance that had been there disappeared.It was all her, Daniel! Though I would have accepted her humiliation of me, but her curse that my business would fail was excessive.

Emma turned to face the man's piercing gaze. The sight of this man's face astounded her.The man had thin, tight lips that could cut like a knife, amber eyes that seemed to hide a pool of unfathomable ice, and extremely profound facial features despite his pale white complexion.His face reminded me so much of Waylon's and Elijah 's. He even had the exact same color eyes!It was only when Emma went into labor in Maya that she discovered she was expecting triplets. Her firstborn and secondborn had not shared any of her features.

Her youngest, though, looked a little bit like her, but with ink-black hair, exactly like the man who was now in front of her.As Emma looked at the man in front of her, her eyes grew gloomy."Who is this man?" What is his connection to Olivia? Daniel Gold Man's eyes were fixed on Emma's visage. He knitted his brows. "This woman."As Daniel scrutinized Emma's countenance, Olivia clenched her teeth in silence. "Sh*t, she's not even sure Daniel would recognize her?"She was not going to allow that to occur!" Daniel, I'm sorry I shouldn't have acted so impulsively," she replied, placing her hands over his arm and casting a pitying look in his direction. However, my dad gave Everly Jewelry his all. I merely took action out of a sense of company protection. Daniel's gaze become as icy as ice. Despite Olivia's justification, he strode ahead. Did Everly Jewel declare bankruptcy? How did you get the authority to say that?Emma sneered. Had her father put his all into it? Please, her father had done nothing but enjoy the shade of a tree that someone else had planted. Olivia had a true talent for creating her own story.Lifting her head, Emma met Daniel Goldmann's eyes directly. "What if I said it, then?"Everyone in the room took a sharp breath upon hearing those remarks.This woman is talking back to Mr. Daniel Goldmann, how can she!?Was she hoping to die?As Emma noticed Daniel's expression darken, she crossed her arms and grinned. How much of it worries you? Is your defense of her limited to the fact that you are her partner?Pft. What a wonderful pair of douchebags!It was difficult for a man to be a good man and fall for someone like Olivia.Are you sure of what you're saying? Daniel asked icily.Emma furrowed her face and shot back, of course, I do. This corporation intentionally made things difficult for me after throwing me out of Roberts estate.Throw you out, How?"Where you not the one who brought disgrace and hardship upon yourself. And then decided to leave Roberts estate out of shame?" Olivia retorted back while trying to mock Emma and make her look bad before everyone including Daniel. She was glad her lies was getting much on Emma as she could see the grins on her face.Did this b*tch go insane? How could she tell such a perfect lie before everybody Emma Imagined.I'm sorry, miss Olivia but it seems like you don't remember things anylonger as a result of the low retentive memory syndrome that you've been having all these years. It's just barely six years and you've forgotten how I was accused wrongly and thrown out of the estate while locking up my bank card that has about $900,000? Everyone was surprised at Emma's claimIt's obvious how you have so much mismanaged my Mother's company that you will now be needing the help of a famous Jewelry designer to bring the brand back to its glory."Enough Emma" enough of your lies, this company was entrusted to me by my father and as such I have the right to manage it the way I want it, yes I have paid a famous jewelry designer $150,000,000 to rebrand this empire and make it much better, Even your doom-dead mother could never have done any better. And for your information, if you're planning on retuning back here, you'd be at my mercy to give you a cleaning jobEmma was astonishment. "Wow such a sense of humour"Emma turned to look at Daniel. "I presume that you, gentleman, are the one backing her up financially to sustain this company right?"Because I know Clark, Olivia's father, and Olivia herself could never had afford to spend such type of money on Everly Jewelry.In actuality, Olivia might have gotten a wealthy supporter throughout these previous few years. Emma pressumed. Daniel's eyes met the woman in front of him. He couldn't quite place it, but she seemed to give him a peculiar sense of familiarity. It seemed as though they had already met somewhere.Olivia feared Daniel would eventually figure out who Emma was. She hurried over to be by his side. "This lady here is insane, Daniel." Don't listen to her!"I don't know who you're woman but count yourself lucky to still be alive to this very moment, whatever relationship you have with Olivia doesn't matter to me, how dare you walk into my company and create a scene huh? "And for your information, we're hiring Zora the famous Jewelry designer into our company very soon, I know our brand has lots of competitors out there who wants the downfall of Everly Jewelry, and I'm pretty sure that you might be one of their spies. Daniel blasted angrily."Oh wow, so you chose to hire Zora? How about if I tell you that I can have Zora within my finger tips and then destroy whatever relationship and agreement you guys had made. Emma replied with a smirk.Olivia laughed so hard on hearing this, and Daniel wasn't even left out, "Imagine having someone I have already paid $150,000,000 in your finger tip?How on earth could the famous designer Zora and Emma be in contact? Olivia Imagined while still laughing in amusement.Not even the fashion industry's media had laid eyes on this enigmatic designer in person. How possible is it that Emma could know such personality? "Never""Keep deceiving yourself Emma, it's obvious its already part of your life, the same way you tried six years ago". No one has ever come in contact with Zora, She's a big name dear and you don't even have the capacity to touch the dust of her feet talk more of having her in your finger tips. Olivia bluffed while mimicking Emma with her fingers."Well time shall tell dear""Meanwhile I have to take my leave while you handle your problems, very soon you will seek for my help, Olivia like you said earlier, that the heart and soul of this company is in your hands, but sorry, reverse is the case dear because its solely in my hands and I commands what happens. Take that as a promise dear. Emma finalized while patting her on the cheek.Olivia felt so furious and embarrassed "How dare you...As she was about to raise her hand to slap Emma, like a flash Emma held her hands, and with the left hand returned back the slap three times. "This is the reward for the first slap you gave to me and never you try this again."Security security come and bundle this insane woman out of here, you will definitely taste the piece of my wrath. Daniel barked with anger.As Emma exited the Everly Jewelry premises quickly before the security men arrives, a triumphant smile spread across her face. Her mission had been a success - at least she had managed to rattle Olivia and this is just the beginning.