Free Web NovelChapter 149: Skyla’s Hidden Truths
Sylvia was waiting for Skyla in her office. Both women settled down and Sylvia could sense the nervousness exuding from Skyla.
"Miss Skyla, firstly you need to relax. I know this is all very difficult for a woman to experience. But freedom is in our grasp so stay steadfast and take a few deep breaths."
Skyla did as she was told with a faint smile. Seeing Skyla was slightly at ease Sylvia continued.
"I am on your side and whatever you will tell me, remains between the two of us. No one outside us will know. It’s lawyer-client confidentiality. Tell me everything so we can start preparing the case."
Sylvia took off her work glasses and neatly placed them on the table. Clasping her perfectly manicured hands on the polished desk, she focused all her attention on the girl with red hair and her story.
Skyla cleared her throat and collected her thoughts before nodding and beginning.
"I met Mr Zyair nine years ago for the first time. I wasn’t married at that time and he wasn’t a billionaire. We had a one-night stand together." Warmth spread all over Skyla’s body as the sweet memories surfaced and engulfed her.
If Sylvia was surprised at the information she hid it well and just plainly said.
"I see."
Skyla lowered her gaze and continued her story. frёeωebɳovel.com
"Soon after my father passed away and I married Doran for reasons I already explained to you last time. I didn’t see Mr Zyair for eight years. Had no clue where he was or who he was. I never saw his face. When he came to acquire Doran’s company and I ended up working for him, I had no clue he was the same man."
She paused and clutched her hands together not knowing how to tell the rest of the story to Sylvia, who was reading her body language like a hawk.
"Miss Skyla! I will not judge you for anything you tell me but I would need the truth," she patiently told her. Skyla nodded her head in understanding.
"He showed me kindness, which Doran had never done. He took care of me without even touching me and I felt drawn to him and his enigmatic personality not understanding why he cared for me. Until a month ago when Doran stormed my office and hit me again. Zyair caught him and beat the living shit out of him. To tell the truth, I didn’t feel any remorse."
Skyla let out a heavy sigh but there was no pity on her face. Sylvia had her lips bunched together in a tight line and she blinked her eyes at Skyla letting her know to continue.
"That was the day when the flood came and Zyair revealed his identity to me. He took me to his house and I spent two nights there. But nothing happened between us, he was extremely understanding and caring. He even took care of my bruise. And it has been like that ever since. I run to him whenever I need comfort and he calms me down but that’s the extent of the relationship we have. There is nothing sexual about it, I would never go down that road while being married."
Skyla finished with a sad smile.
"Understood, anything else you would like to add?"
"Yes, there are two more points," Skyla promptly informed her about Amber and that they had met last night because she was having a panic attack after signing the papers.
Sylvia rubbed her face in slight frustration and then pinched the bridge of her nose before speaking in a reprimanding tone.
"Skyla, you understand how badly it will hurt your reputation and case if someone saw you two together and captured a picture. He is like the most sought-after male in the city. People follow him like crazy. Even after I warned, both of you didn’t take it seriously."
Skyla knew she had made a mistake, she should have tried to be strong instead of calling him last night. She couldn’t afford to make such mistakes again.
"I apologise, this will not be repeated. We will not meet again," Skyla replied apologetically.
"No contact on the phone as well. I will be talking to Mr Zyair separately, his name is going to be dragged into this so he has to be prepared."
Sylvia knew how these trials went, no stones were left unturned to drag each other’s name through the mud. This was going to be no different.
So Sylvia guided Skyla and introduced her to her legal team. Huria joined them too and they worked till night sorting out every detail and preparing themselves for the trial.
At night Skyla and Huria finally went back. Both of them were dead tired and Skyla was mentally exhausted. They slumped on the sofa in the living room.
"You alright?" Huria asked, seeing she seemed lost.
"Just thinking about the future terrifies me Huria. I don’t know what it holds and how I would survive."
"You are the toughest person I know. If I was married to someone like Doran I would have long murdered him and landed myself in jail." Huria held Skyla’s hands and squeezed.
"That I can imagine." Skyla laughed and the tension slightly eased from her.
"Yup, yup, and now you are going to tell me what you and Mr Zyair did yesterday. Gotten to that kiss yet?" Huria playfully winked, holding curiosity, making Skyla shake her head.
"Not yet, not until I am rid of him. But I can’t get Zyair out of my mind. I don’t know what’s wrong with me."
"Awww! It’s called love baby. You, my besto friendo, are in love with him and he with you. I just can’t wait to see both of you together," Huria shrieked in excitement, throwing her hands in the air.
"And once we win this case and bury the asshole we are so celebrating."
Skyla smiled in satisfaction, deep down she knew in her heart she had desperately fallen in love with the enigmatic man in the mask.
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Unbeknownst to the girls, the story and allegations were leaked to the media and press by Karen. Doran had narrated everything to her and she took it as the perfect opportunity to slander Skyla’s name. Paint her as the villain of Doran’s story and gain sympathy for him.
