A Trillionaire’s Revenge novel Chapter 36

Nice meeting you again, Mr. Carrington. We met at the Richardson soiree? I'm the Senator's daughter in law." Lydia says, and I'm beyond shocked.

"Daughter in law?" I repeat.

"It's a pleasure. Please, do make yourself comfortable here- I know you're my wife's close friend."

She nods, "Yes, Natalie. It was documents alone. I just had to sign some papers there was no wedding."

"But still, you should have told me, Lydia, I mean I would've come over to you."

"Excuse me, Ladies." Luke says before he leaves.

I hurriedly drag Lydia to the sofa, so we can sit and discuss. "You have to make sure David doesn't come here." Is the first thing I can say. I couldn't risk having David or the senator around, especially when Rocky was still present in the house.

Lydia nods, "I know- I came alone, and I come in peace. I just needed a getaway, Natalie. That's why I came." She says, giving me a very weird look. I ignore it.

"Yes, yes, you're most definitely welcome here anytime but your husband," I say, placing emphasis on the word. I continue, "And, your father in law mustn't come here, at least not while Rocket still lives here. If that ever happens, my marriage is as good as over." I say, but I notice Lydia's breaking a sweat and I can see she's not too comfortable. "What's wrong?" I ask.

"Look behind you." She says and I pause, a thousand thoughts going through my mind. Someone was behind me and had heard our conversation.

"I didn't see or hear anything." Emmanuelle says as she turns to leave. I am in complete shock, utterly confused as I watch her eyes look at me with disgust and mistrust.

"Wait!" I scream as I rush to grab her. "Please, please, no, it's not what you think. Emmanuele!"

She's breathing heavily, her eyes almost betraying her. She remains quiet. Oh, dear God. What have I done?

"Emmanuele, please. . ." I whisper as I sob.

"He loves you too much. How could you? In his house!" At this point, I look at Lydia for help because if this continued, Luke would be here in no time. Lydia rushes over and although she doesn't say a word, her standing beside me was enough moral support.

"How much did you hear? Please, just let me explain!" I sob, falling to my knees. "I don't love that man and I never for once cheated on Luke- that man and I? There's nothing between us, there will never be anything!"

"Yes, you have to believe her. I know it's the truth, and since you know her too, you should know Natalie would never do something so brazen."

Lydia says.

Emmanuele jerks her hands off, "Having that man here is enough brazenness already!" She yells. She continues, "I know I'm just a mere cook, a worker—She says, looking me straight in the eyes. She continues, "But I consider Luke to be my son. He's my family, and whoever cheats him, I will never support." My sobbing intensifies as I caress my stomach.

"You can't mention a word of this to Luke, please."Lydia begs on my behalf.

"No, I won't." Emmanuelle says, nodding her head. "I won't break his heart in such a cruel way." She says and my eyes light up as I hear those words. Those words meant the world to me. As I'm about to speak, I'm distracted by the sound of clapping.

"Wow." I hear, as the voice chuckles. I turn to look and I almost faint as soon as I see Laurel.

She chuckles some more, "Wow, it almost felt like I was in a movie!" She says, a gigantic smile in her face.

"I asked you to leave. Get out!" I yell.

"You did. Luke did. However, I realized I left something valuable to me, I was going to sell it for some cash, but we were already on our way, and since I was thrown out, I remembered about it and rushed back here to pick it up and God really decided to bless me today. I think today's my lucky day." She mocks, a grin on her face.

Bloody hell. . . "What did you hear?" I get up, immediately. Restraining myself from the nasty thoughts coming into my mind. I wanted to strangle her so badly.