Loving Madeline

Hunter's POV

"Hunter, I know it is too painful to know that your brother and sister tricked you, and of course, I am aware your father is part of this scheme in order to wreck your marriage with Madeline, and until now, I couldn't understand why? You helped your father run our business, and yet he is not satisfied with your performance even if you did a great job." My mother said, and I can feel the excruciating pain in my heart as I listened to my mother narrate everything that happened in our ancestral home.

We are currently in the dining hall eating our dinner, and as I looked at the dishes in front of me, personally cooked by my mother, I couldn't stop my mouth from watering since I know my mom's menus are the best. I couldn't stop myself from devouring my food heartily, and I realized I am starving. I didn't eat anything during lunch no matter how many times Cal asked me to eat something, and he brought me some food, but I didn't touch anything

"I know Madeline is the victim here, and of course, I know you are hurting because of what happened between you and Maddie. Your brother got so angry with Charlotte today when he found out Rebecca had a late miscarriage, and it was all because of your sister. Charlotte put something on the bathroom floor that caused Rebecca to slide and made her bleed heavily, and the impact made her lose her baby. I learned Parker has been seeing Rebecca for a while now. Your sister Charlotte asked Rebecca and Parker to help her do something stupid to make it look like you are the father of Rebecca's child, and that is why they drugged you and let Rebecca slept beside you naked and made you believed something happened. Between you and your ex." My mother said, and I don't know how to face my brother and sister without breaking their bones. And I tried my best to calm myself, and I felt so thankful when I felt Lily's hand holds my palm.

I never knew that their greed to take over the family business would make them do evil things. And I couldn't understand why they need to do all this when all I did to them is provide them everything they need. I curled my fists over the table as I can feel my tears fall on my cheek.

"I think being the CEO of our company is the reason why they become like this, mom. I am willing to step down and look for another job and have a simple life with Madeline." I replied.

"Hunter, you can't do that, I have the majority shares in the company, and I will transfer seventy-five percent of my shares to you so that you will become the majority shareholder, and we can fire your father. I never talked back even once to Clark, but after what happened, I had never been so angry my entire life. I allow him to manipulate my life, and I realized he has never been in love with me. Your father only marries me because of his desire to become rich. And I never think about anything like that the moment I fell in love with him." My mother said.

"You have always been different from Charlotte and Parker, and even if you always looked like cold and distant, I know you have a kind heart, and that is why after you found out that Rebecca is alive, you tried to help her get back on her feet even if you have to make a sacrifice. I know how much you love Madeline, and hurting her was the last thing in your mind, but your wicked siblings sabotage your marriage, and it hurt me because they are my children, and as a mother, it pained me to watch my children trying to break one another because of jealousy." My mom added.

"My wife came to my office this morning, mom, and she was asking for a divorce." I said in more than a whisper, and I can see the sadness on my mother's face and her tears cascade on her beautiful face.

"Oh, Hunter, I am so sorry son, because of the wickedness of your siblings and father, you are now suffering."

"What? And what did you tell her, Hunter? Please don't do it, don't divorce your wife; I know how much Maddie loves you; she doesn't mean it, " Lily said, and for the first time, my now fifteen-year-old younger sister speaks, and I know she got carried away since she was only listening in the background.

"Lily, I hurt my wife, and I made a big mistake. I thought I could protect her, but in the end, she found out everything. I didn't tell her about Rebecca's pregnancy because I was so afraid to lose her, but my fear became a reality, Madeline left home, and now she wants nothing from me." I replied.

"And just like that? You will give up your wife that easily?" She asked, and I can see the hatred on my sister's face.

"Of course not, Lily; God knows how much I want to have Madeline back, and don't worry, I will do everything I can to win back her love. Even if it took years, I would never give up on her." I replied, and her face softened.

"Okay, don't worry, I will help you. I know you committed a big mistake, but I think Madeline knows what love means. It never keeps any record of wrong, and I know Madeline is a forgiving person, and I don't think she will throw away her love for you that easily. Still, maybe she will not take you back right away, and you have to understand that you hurt her, Hunter, she needs to heal too, and you need to show Madeline that she means the world to you." My sister said, and I smiled at Lily, and I know ever since I can count on her.

"Don't worry, I am on it, little sis." I said, and she pouted her lips.

"Hunter, I want to remind you I am not a little girl anymore." Lily said as she watched me intently, and I couldn't help myself grinning from ear to ear, and even if I felt like I am carrying the world on my shoulders, having my sister and my mother right now makes me feel better.

I helped my mom and Lily carried their suitcases, and I showed them to their respective rooms. After saying good night to them, I retire to my room, and no matter how much I tried to sleep, I couldn't stop thinking about Madeline. I felt so happy to know that nothing happened between Rebecca and me, and I couldn't believe Charlotte became this ruthless.

"What? You have no right to fire me, Hunter, this company belongs to our parents, and I can work here anytime I want." Charlotte said after I summoned her to my office to tell her she is fired, and it took a lot of my willpower not to slapped her after what she had done to me. Her eyes are glaring at me with anger as she stood in front of me with her hands on her hips.

"I have all the right to fire you, Charlotte, because I am the Chief Executive Officer of this company, and your performance is unsatisfactory." I said, and her face turned red, and she became angrier, and she is now shouting at me.

"How dare you tell me that you are unsatisfied with my job, I know you are doing all this because your wife left you, and you are doing this to get back at me." She yelled at me, and I am sure my executive staff can hear her loud voice outside my office, but I don't care anymore.

"To get back at you? You don't know how much I wanted to have my revenge on you, Charlotte, but I realized I am not like you. I fired you because you are an incompetent employee, not because I want to have my vengeance towards you. Your poor performance is the reason why I need to fire you, Charlotte, and please take your leave now." I coldly said to my sister, and I can see the resentment on her face.

"You are going to pay for all this, Hunter. I am going to tell dad, and let us see what will happen to you, you are only a CEO, and I am sure father will fire you." She said in a stern voice.

"Go ahead, Charlotte. I am no longer afraid of Clark Divenson. And please be sure to leave immediately, or else I will ask the security to drag you out." I said to her.

"You will regret this, Hunter, and this time I will make sure you can no longer see your wife." She said and turned her heels and walked to the door and my entire office shook after she closed my door with a loud bang, and I sat down on my chair and released a heavy sigh. I receive reports that Charlotte is always out of her office, and she will only report to her work anytime she wants. I tried to ignore everything for a long time now, knowing she is my sister, but after what she had done, there is no way I will tolerate her behavior anymore. And the pain that I saw on her face a while ago will never be enough to compensate for the heartaches and troubles she had caused me. 

"Congratulations, Mr. Divensom, finally you made the right decision for firing your sister, and you should brace yourself because she promised to get back to you." Calixto said the moment he got inside my office with a wide grin on his face, and I can tell my decision to fire my sister made him so happy because I am aware he hated Charlotte for ruining my relationship with my wife.

"I know, Cal, that is why I called Roman and tell him to tighten up the security around Madeline's new home, and they need to watch over her every time she goes out of her place because I know my sister will target Madeline. After all, she knew how much I love Maddie." I said, and I feel so delighted that I made the right decision, and finally, I fired Charlotte, and I need to get ready for my next move and show my father that I will never allow him to ruin my marriage, and I can't wait to tell him I am no longer afraid of him.