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27. Nightmare

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Hope you read the disclaimers already, but still I wanna mention it again that this story is not for all audiences‼️

Author POV

(The next day, at University campus)

Amelia was on edge, still shaken by the events in the locker room at the cafe. To her surprise, Nick had stopped calling her from unknown numbers, but the fear lingered-what if he showed up again like he did yesterday?

Lost in her thoughts, she didn't notice Richard approaching her. He was aware of her impending marriage to Edward, a rival to his father in business, and couldn't help but bring it up.

"Hey, Amelia" he called her, leaning casually against a nearby wall
"So, I heard about the big news. You and Mr. Edward Davies huh? Quite the whirlwind romance that no one actually expected I must say"

Amelia forced a polite smile "Yeah, it was just too sudden" she replied, trying to brush it off as she prepared to leave.

Seeing an opportunity slipping away, Richard attempted to flirt with her,
He tried to move the conversation "You know, they say when it rains, it pours. But if I were your umbrella, I'd keep you dry"

She raised an eyebrow, unsure how to respond to whatever he was saying all of a sudden

"And you must be a magician" he continued, stepping a little closer "Because whenever I look at you, everyone else disappears"

Amelia felt the heat rise to her cheeks, both from embarrassment and annoyance.

"Come on Amelia, you can't tell me you're not curious about what life would be like with someone who really knows how to treat a lady" he said, flashing a confident grin which only made her feel uncomfortable.

Just as the tension peaked and she felt trapped by his advances, she spotted Kelly approaching from a distance and a Relief washed over her.

"Ah... Senior, I have class, and my friend is here too. I'll take my leave now" she said quickly, escaping the awkward conversation and making her way toward Kelly

(At Imperium company)

In Edward company, he sat behind his chair of his large desk, deeply engrossed in his work. The quiet of the office was interrupted when Ben, his secretary, entered with a file in hand to get a sign.

But before he could inform a news he bought, Edward interrupted
"How are the wedding preparations going?" Edward inquired, barely looking up from his papers.

"Everything is going smoothly, Boss" Ben replied, a hint of tension in his voice.
Edward sensed something was off "You look serious. What's going on?"

Ben hesitated for a moment, then said "Mr. Nick got bail, and Mr. Will Brown also got bail"

Edward's expression darkened, and he leaned back in his chair, disbelief etching across his face "What? How could they get out of jail?!"

Ben quickly explained "Mrs. Maya married Mr. Clarke. On Mrs. Maya request Mr. Clarke arranged for their bail"

Edward widened his eyes hearing the news, Mr. Clarke was one of the competitor in the business, though Davies group was still on top but Mr. Clarke have equivalent power of money and fame

"I don't trust those people! they might try to hurt her!" As his concern for her convert into anger, Edward voice rose with anger "Keep track of them!"

"Yes Boss, we've already started monitoring their movements. But-" Ben's voice trailed off, causing Edward to lean forward, sensing the urgency in the pause.