FLASH MARRIAGE; CHARMED BY THE RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE CEO - Chapter 87

Chapter 87: Troubled 1

Amelia had barely taken a few steps when the door to the mansion opened and Sarah, her teenage cousin excitedly rushed out to welcome her.

“Cousin Amelia, you came.”

Amelia opened her arms to receive her pretty cousin. “Yes, I did. How are you?”

They both embraced warmly before Sarah started lamenting.

“Not fine, cuz.” Sarah pouted cutely. “Mom won’t let me go to the music festival taking place on the magical Puri island. Do you know that the Evan Brothers will be there? I cannot miss it for the whole world. Can you put in some good words for me?”

“I’ll see what I can do,” Amelia said chuckling.

“Thank you cuz. You’re the best.” Sarah chirped happily.

“Anything for my sweetest cousin sister.” Amelia beamed as they both made it into the mansion where the butler was already standing by the door.

“Welcome, Madam Amelia.” The old butler greeted with a short bow.

“Thank, Rufus.” Amelia smiled in response.

“I hope that little mischievous girl is not bugging you because my no remains no,” Judith said climbing down the curved stairs.

“Mum, how could you accuse me of such? You know I’m a good girl.” Sarah said batting her long lashes playfully.

“Yeah, right?” Judith rolled her eyes causing Amelia to burst into laughter.

“Coz, please don’t forget what we discussed. Love you.” Sarah blew kisses to Amelia and her mother before dashing out to join her brother Michael at the inner swimming pool house.

“Good evening Auntie and sorry for coming unannounced.” Amelia welcomed a warm embrace and a peck on either side of her cheeks from Judith.

“You don’t have to be sorry about anything Amelia. This is also your home and I will always be here for you anytime you need me.”

“Thank you, aunt.”

“By the way, you are glowing, Amy. Look at you. It seems your husband is really taking good care of you.” Judith said, scrutinizing her from head to toe.

“Aunt J, don’t make me blush.” Amelia’s cheeks slowly turned pinkish red under her aunt’s scrutiny.

“It seems someone has finally let go of her candy.” Judith teased, leading Amelia to the spacious lounge area.

“Oh my goodness!” Amelia blushed harder covering her face in embarrassment.

“Come on Amelia, you don’t have to be shy. It’s me you’re talking to.” Judith made Amelia sit beside her on the double leather brown couch, holding her flushed gaze.

“Fine! We did it.” Amelia replied, blushing even harder while turning her face away in shame.

“And…” Judith was inwardly joyful to see her favourite niece glowing this way after getting her heart stabbed by those ruthless people called her family and ex.

Amelia shrugged, unsure of how to describe her sexual experience with Blaze. Aside from being her aunt, Judith was like her elder sister and best friend who she could tell virtually everything.

“It wasn’t like I dreamt it would be. Nevertheless, it was really intense and mind-blowing. At first, he was very demanding and a bit annoying in the most intoxicating way. But after he found out that he was my first, he became very gentle, sweet and passionate.” Amelia tucked her hair behind her ear, a hint of sadness crossing her eyes.

“Do you regret giving it up?” Judith asked observing her sadness.

“On one hand, yes. I feel I have lost something precious. But on the other hand, I don’t think I have any regrets. Even though I really wanted to give it to the right person, love was never meant for me.”

“Don’t talk like that, Amy,” Judith said in a slightly rebuking tone holding Amelia’s hands. “I believe you’ll find love and whoever that lucky guy is that will win your heart, he will restore what has been broken. Until then keep an open heart.”

Amelia nodded her head, dabbing a teardrop that escaped her eyes.

Judith quickly changed the topic seeing how depressing it was for Amelia.

“By the way, I got your message. You said it was really urgent. What’s up.”

Amelia cleared her throat, facing Judith’s quality.

“It’s about Presley Anderson.”

Judith was taken aback. “What about him?”

“Dad called and he told me that Blaze had Gwen and Jerry beaten up and arrested for theft, breaking and entry. He said they were made to pay a huge fine and none of them are willing to counter the injustice meted against them.”

“Impressive!” Judith clasped her hands together. “It’s about time someone taught those criminals some lessons they will never forget. I hope he had them beaten real good.”

“I don’t know,” Amelia said in frustration. “But that is not the main problem.”

“Then what is the problem?” Judith asked, raising an eyebrow. Aren’t you happy that Blaze dealt with those criminals after everything they’ve done to you?”

“I really don’t care if those two maggots are run over by a bus. Or if all those responsible for my kidnap meet a horrible end. But, I can’t let anything happen to my dad or Nana. They both mean everything to me. According to what Dad said, I have this strange and unwavering feeling that Blaze may have something against my Dad in relation to his dad’s untimely death.”

“Are you sure of what you’re saying?” Judith asked feeling the weight of Amelia’s accusations.

“Is just a hunch but I need to dig into it. Tell me everything you know about Presley Anderson. I need to know everything about him and what led to his death.”

“Hmm… That matter is a bit dicey and there were a lot of coverups most of which I really didn’t know. But here are the facts I know about Presley Anderson.”

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Amelia returned to her Villa around 7:30 PM to meet Blaze waiting for her in the living room.

“Hey, you are back.” Amelia was a little bit startled to see him. He was seated on a single couch, wearing a tee shirt and black sweatpants. A bottle of Scotch was on the table beside his seat and he was holding a short-stemmed wine glass in his hand right hand. One of his legs was crossed over the order and his head was lowered as though he were in deep thoughts.

However, when he lifted his face to look at her, Amelia suddenly felt the air in her lungs being snatched away.

“Why are you snooping in around my family affair?” Blaze asked in a deep, cold and lethal voice, his darkened and inflamed gaze shooting daggers at Amelia.