Chapter 11
Chapter 11
Four years later. Things have changed in ways I never could have imagined.
I wasn’t even Laura anymore, at least not the Laura I used to be. I had lost weight, and my demeanor had changed so much that I almost didn’t recognize myself in the mirror.
But I was happy with who I had become. I had an enviable career and a stunning image–what else could I possibly be dissatisfied with? Oh, by the way, the only thing I wasn’t satisfied with was Leo… and Melody.
I heard that Leo resumed his career as an ice hockey player last year, and his company was also expanding into sports, gaining strong momentum. But I knew just how many loopholes were hidden behind his company. That was exactly what I wanted. Leo, just wait for me to bring you down.
Returning to Lakon city after four years felt like a dream. As soon as I walked out of the airport, several mics were shoved in my face.
The familiar flashes of camera, security protocol, and a sea of journalists, the scene of my return was everything I expected in this familiar city.
I have worked my ass off to build an Ice Hockey talent agency, taking it to the new heights of success. My goal was to be powerful to punish my tormentor, and thankfully, I had achieved the first half in this period.
With unrivaled power and control in my hand, nothing could stop me from tasting the sweet fruit of vengeance now.
Well, it is payback time, Leo Reed!
“As the CEO of the biggest hockey talent agency, are you planning to sign any of the latest rising stars, like Leo?”
Hearing his name again welled up a sickening wave of acid from my
nauseous.
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My lips stretched in a cold smirk as I imagined the result of my first blow and spoke
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professionally,
“Sorry, he doesn’t meet our standards.”
A chorus of startled gasps in response was just a glimpse of shock delivered by my reply.
No one was expecting that I would reject the possibility to work with Leo. As I had gained success, he also became the brightest star of ice hockey, having great influence on the industry. So, it was a general perception that the reason for my visit was to negotiate a deal with him personally.
Alas! They were truly mistaken!
The nineteen–year–old Laura Green, whom he tormented for years, died the night when he abandoned her for his lover. The betrayal from the two most important people in her life crushed her soul.
The woman returned to Lakon city was Laura Becker, a mourning mother, whose dead heart was beating due to only one emotion: Fire of revenge!
Although media teams wanted to ask for more details about Leo, my firm tone put an end to the question answer session. My security staff made way for me, and I was smoothly escorted to the black Cadillac sent by my company.
The door was closed by a guard, concluding my first plan victoriously.
Removing my mask and sunglasses, I sighed in relief. However, the excited voice of my Vice President, Echo, slithered into my ears. She was kind enough to receive me in person.
“Oh, my God! Look at you, Laura! You are looking like a supermodel.”
Recovering from emotional trauma wasn’t an easy task for me. It was a bitter reality that Leo didn’t try to look beyond the superficial standards of beauty, ignoring the precious. emotions like love and loyalty./
So, I had adjusted to the world of slim–fit bodies with the weight of ninety–nine pounds. This beauty was going to be my weapon against the cold–hearted beasts in the city.
My prolonged silence hung nameless unease in the air, worrying Echo. So, I changed the topic with a query about the apple of my eyes.
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“Is Jane here yet?”
Even pronouncing my four–year–old daughter’s name washed a wave of happiness over me, filling my heart with sweetness.
As for Jane’s biological father, that man’s warm smile came to my mind…but it didn’t matter
now.
My little girl and my career was the only reason to wake up every morning and look
forward to the future.
“Let’s go to my Villa. I will see my daughter first.”
The car headed to a secluded, luxurious estate that I had built last year. I knew I’d be back in this city one day and wanted my daughter to have the best. She didn’t deserve to be bullied by the painful past of her mother.
But Echo gaped suddenly, pulling me back to reality with a shocking report.
“Jane’s private jet landed one hour ago, but she is missing, Laura. I
What?
