Twisted Fate; The Billionaire's Regret

Within minutes, the internet erupted. News outlets and social media platforms were abuzz with the scandalous story. The Whitehall industries reputation was sinking in the mud . “Ohh f**k!! f**k!!! How the hell did this happen?" David shouted at the top of his voice, clearing his table contents in one swipe . "I'm sorry about this sir" James, his personal assistant muttered in a bid to calm his enraged boss but it only angered him the more "Just shut the f**k up and tell me what you're doing about this scandal " He roared, his face red like they were about to blow off. " I..... I've gotten in touch with the PR teams and they're working on reaching an agreement with the bloggers and journalists sir " James stammered through, obviously shaken by David's voice "Just make it faster, by the way,who do you think is behind this scandal?" He asked " Er..... actually sir ,this might be off point but logically I feel it's your partner since she's the only one in the room besides you" " What!!! You mean Ellie?" " Apparently sir" " Ughhh... that manipulative b***h, “ David said storming out of his office. Ellie, meanwhile, was oblivious to the ongoing storm. She was at work, going about her usual activities, until her phone started buzzing continuously. Her colleagues' whispers and piercing stares made her skin crawl. As she scrolled through her social media feeds and messages her heart sank. “Gawd!!!! " Ellie gasped in shock The video was everywhere. Face burning up in shame and humiliation,Ellie's eyes welled up with tears as she felt the weight of betrayal from David. " Is being trapped in this loveless marriage not enough?" "Why, David?" Ellie whispered to herself, her voice shaking. "Why did you do this to me?" Pulling herself together,Ellie picked up her bag and walked out of the office , ignoring everyone's glaring eyes. But a worse scene awaited her outside Reporters swarmed her workplace, shoving microphones in her face and asking invasive questions. "Ellie, how do you respond to allegations of being a first class mistress?" "Were you and David in a relationship before you slept with him?" " Did you seduce him so he could get married to you? a flat - nosed reporter asked, hell bent on getting answers Ellie's eyes darted around the pressing crowd searching for an escape. She felt like she was drowning in a sea of shame and humiliation. "I...I need to go," Ellie stammered, pushing through the crowd of reporters, simultaneously covering her face from the continuous snapshots As she stumbled out of the building and got into her car. Ellie felt like her world was crashing down around her. She was alone, facing a media frenzy that showed no signs of abating. But getting home was another wild scenario. "David, what's—” " Don't play dumb with me, Ellie!" David's voice thundered, making her flinch. "I know you're the one behind this scandal . You and I were the only ones in the room that night. Ellie's eyes widened in horror. "David, I swear, I was drunk…..I didn't— "Don't lie to me!” David stopped pacing and walked closer to her, his intimidating figure sending shivers down her spine. “You've been a thorn in my flesh from the beginning. You think you're so smart, don't you? Well, let me tell you something, Ellie. You're nothing but a disposable pawn.” “Getting married to you was a lifetime trap, and as if that wasn't enough,you posted that f*****g video I never even knew existed” Ellie's face scrunched up in tears as they trickled down her face uncontrollably “ How can you say that David, I've worked tirelessly and faithfully for this marriage and even this company, I swear I don't know anything about the video, please – “Faithfully? Tirelessly? David scorned “Now I know your mission, just that I never knew you could be this desperate to pull Whitehall down ….and you know what ? I'll be the end of you trust me “ “David can you please listen to me, I'm….” " You're what? He cut in sharply Ohh don't be sorry yet , you'll hear from my lawyer, you this evil manipulative b***h “David hissed, walking out of the room and banging the door Hopelessly,Ellie sank onto the floor,her cries louder in a bid to call David back . Just then her phone rang, hesitantly she picked it up “ Hello Ellie ,I saw the news, how did it happen? Lily, Ellie's favorite cousin asked her tone laced with concern. “ Honestly I don't know,I swear I didn't do it but nobody believes me “ Ellie cried, making her voice quite inaudible. “Sorry about that, what about David ?" “ He just left angrily,I think he's up to something dangerous Lily" “ Don't worry,hope you haven't told him about the pregnancy yet?" " I…I tried telling him but he just cut me off, it might even reduce his anger a bit” “No! No , don't do that,it's even good he doesn't know now " Lily said " What do you mean? “ " The best thing for you to do now is to get rid of the pregnancy “ “What!!! why would you say that? “ I'm only saying this for your own good,this baby would only make your life miserable" Lily tried convincing her but Ellie got more confused “ I still don't understand wh– the call went off and Ellie was back alone with herself. Really exhausted from the day's ordeal, Ellie slept off on the plush sofa but her sleep was soon interrupted by unexpected visitors – David's uncle Victor Whitehall and an unfamiliar face walked in alll dressed in black “Good day ma'am, I am Mr David Whitehall's lawyer and he has asked me to deliver these documents to you. Furthermore, you're required to sign the documents and handover the company's properties in your custody with immediate effect The stout looking man in white and black suit declared leaving Ellie stupefied “Divorce!! David wants a divorce? Ellie screamed immediately she tore the envelope open, reading through the letter content “I'm sorry about that ma'am,but you need to sign the divorce papers now” his voice was low but firm. Ellie's mind reeled as she tried to process the overwhelming loads of information as looked up at Victor for any clues or sympathy but his gaze was deadly cold than usual. “If I had known you were only after my cousin's downfall I would never have convinced him to marry you, you disgust me Ellie" Victor spat in her face. Then reality hit her like an hard ball, the world was against her and no one was coming to save her Like a sheep led to it's slaughterhouse,Ellie signed the papers signalling an unexpected end to her eventful one-month marriage with David Whitehall. Still staring at the documents clutched in her hands ,a wave of dizziness suddenly washed over her She tried to take a step back, but her legs failed her. The room began to spin, and she felt herself falling. The lawyer's voice seemed to come from far away. "Ma'am? Ma'am, are you alright?" Ellie tried to respond, but her voice was barely a whisper. She felt herself hitting the floor, and everything went blank. As she lay unconscious, Ellie was vaguely aware of Victor's footsteps echoing through the room "Looks like the wife is taking the news rather...hard," a familiar voice sneered.It was Victor. But as she struggled to stay conscious, his face became dark and scary like a monster And then a total blackout . When Ellie came through, she was lying in a dark,misty room.She was tied to a bed, and David was standing over her, a twisted grin spreading across his face. "Welcome to our new home, my dear," he whispered, his eyes glinting with malice. "You're going to be staying here...for a very long time.”