Chapter 308
Woman posing as Veronica’s POV
A Apartment
Jonathan’s question caught me off guard.
Thankfully I remembered Ann was hired to protect Veronica and she did her best to save her, only she was outnumbered by my men.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean what I said, I was just angry at her p>
“I was just upset she didn’t save me, can’t I even be angry at her p>
“She did fail me, the men were too powerful for her p>
“Had Smith been there p>
I purposely trailed off hoping Jonathan would follow my lead.
I tried to keep my composure calm, but I knew Ann coming back was a time bomb for me.
” The longer she stays here, the more danger its going to be for me,” I said in my mind.
I made sure to hide my panic expression under Veronica’s hurt expression.
After a few days, I got the chance to ask her out for dinner, which she accepted.
At first, Jonathan opposed me going out alone with Ann, thankfully I managed to convince him.
But he made sure to ask Ann and not order her.
She did look uncertain, but finally agreed.
Grand Del Hotel – Private Room
I took her to a private room, and I could clearly see she was hesitating.
I knew as long as she was under my control, she’d be of no danger.
I played along and pretended to have a nice dinner with her as two waiters entered the room, as one of them locked the door.
Ann immediately stood up, making her chair fall to the ground.
I gestured with my hand, and my men grabbed her.
“Make sure she understands the consequences of opening her mouth about me p>
“And don’t kill her, I only want her frightened like she was p>
The least I need is her telling Veronica is still held captive by me.
My entire plan could fail.
I did feel guilty as all Ann was doing was her work, and now she would protect me as I was Veronica, but she has to know who’s in charge here.
“Veronica?” Ann said, seeing everything. “What are you doing p>
I stepped closer to her.
“Don’t ask me questions, you shouldn’t ask p>
“I know Veronica is still back there,” Ann spat at me.
“You’re not Veronica, and I know there’s more to you than just taking her place.” Ann said, clenching her jaw.
“Make sure there are no marks p>
“I need her frightened of me, alive to know it’s me who’s keeping her alive, and knows the consequences of telling me out p>
I knew every minute I spent talking here was a minute to me being exposed.
As I stepped back, my men began to beat her.
“Okay, stop p>
I crouched beside her.
“If you tell anyone about me or Veronica, I’ll make sure your Veronica will never come back p>
I made sure to sound like a threat and not a promise to her.
The expression on Ann’s face made it clear, she understood.
At least now I knew Ann’s loyalty level towards Veronica.
And, this also means I know how to control her.
“What are you up to?” Ann said panting.
“Nothing much,” I said smiling as I sat back in my chair.
“I just want Jonathan to accept me over Veronica p>
“I’ve long watched others live the life I wanted p>
“And don’t worry, it won’t take me long to make Jonathan accept me p>
“Once he does, I’ll set Veronica free p>
“Until then, you must stay quiet p>
“You just keep quiet p>
“Once Jonathan understands me, he will accept me as Veronica p>
“As long as I portray being Veronica, take care of him, his children, the business, I’ll eventually be the Veronica p>
“What you’re doing is stealing a life p>
“Even if you do, it won’t be long before he recognizes you p>
“I know you’re avoiding him intimately p>
“I must say, you are really loyal to Veronica p>
“Hello,” I said, on the phone as I dialled a number.
“Don’t give Veronica any food p>
“Stop!” Ann blurted out. “I’ll keep quiet p>
“Forget what I said and take good care of our Mrs Rollings.” I grinned into the phone.
Though she didn’t promise me, the fear in her eyes for Veronica was enough for me.
I got up and took a look at myself and then her.
“I hope you know what to say p>
She nodded.
I did feel triumphant, yet I knew I was walking on a mine field.
A Apartment
As we came back, Jonathan was the first one to question Ann.
“Do you feel better after going out and having your sisterly conversation p>
“Jonathan, Ann is still emotionally unstable p>
“Let her rest for now p>
His look was questioning me, but he nodded agreeing.
But I still didn’t know if she had spoken about me or Veronica as I was a few steps late to meet her.
Lately, Jonathan’s behavior was also changing, making me worry like hell.
Rollings House
After leaving Ann, we came back home and Jonathan went straight to his study.
I was walking past his study when I noticed he was sitting holding a photo frame of Veronica.
His expression was tender and oddly distant.
The first thought that came to my mind was:
Did Ann tell him I’m not Veronica or did he find out?
I was filled with resentment on seeing him like this.
I was living here with Veronica’s face, taking care of her life, yet he was looking at her photo as if he was alone at home.
My gaze fell on the photo and I saw the real face that I had borrowed to live my dream life.
He had questioned my behavior, my habits, the scars.
I realized I didn’t have much time.
Just then Jonathan called out.
“Veronica? Do you want anything p>
“No,” I smiled.
“I was just checking on you, it’s late, that’s all p>
“I miss you p>
He was saying to me, but his gaze was on the photo frame in his hand.
That was the biggest insult for me.
And this meant I was in danger.