Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 4: 4 You can't fight this

Davis's piercing gaze locked onto him, cold and unrelenting. "Why aren't you saying anything," he demanded, his voice sharp despite the weakness in his body. "What exactly have been going on while I was trapped here?"

Ethan's throat tightened as he stood by the hospital bed, his hands clenched as the weight of the report he wants to render weighs heavily on him. He didn't want to be the bearer of such devastating news, but Davis deserves to know the truth and he will have no option then telling him yet he can't imagine how grievous he will feel. The die is cast and there is no going back, He took a steadying breath and opened his mouth to speak, his voice tinged with regret.

He has been with Davis since he took over the reins of Allen group some years ago after the death of his father. He had poured out his sweat and blood to ensure that the Allen group got to where they are today but just in one day they had escaped from his grasp.

Davis sat stiffly, his heart beating wildly as his sharp gaze bore into him, demanding answers. Ethan inhaled deeply and began, his voice wavering his report: "The night of your accident, changed everything," Ethan started cautiously.

"Desmond took control of the company the next day as the doctor's declared you fell into coma and your grandfather admitted as the news of your accident got to him. It's stated to be temporary, just until you recovered."

Davis's brows knitted, his lips pressing into a hard line. "Temporary?" he repeated, his voice edged with bitterness. "And what about now?" "Who is overseeing the company and what had been your duty?" he queried.

Ethan hesitated before answering. "Sir, I can't do anything because Desmond gave me a letter of suspension till further notice. Though his take over is said to be temporary but It's far from temporary because for the past four months Desmond has worked hard to consolidated his power in the company and in all other circles. Aaron has also being made the COO two months ago."

Davis's fists tightened, his jaw clenched. "Aaron?" the name rolling off his tongue like venom. "His son and my cousin?" He asked.

Ethan flinched at the coldness of his tone. "Yes, They've been restructuring the company, making decisions without consulting Elder Allen and for the board... most of them are siding with Desmond now."

"What is happening with the Louis, how did Vera become Aaron's fiancée?" He asked with subtle tinge of pain laced in his voice. Looking at his face, Ethan swallowed hard and averted his gaze. This is the troubling part. It is a well known fact in Country A that Davis has loved Vera for so long, how will he be the one to break the news of her engagement to someone else.

Ethan had never felt the life of an assistant being difficult like at this moment glancing at Davis again whose gaze on him was daring not to answer the question "The Louis family signed an alliance with Desmond as they invested some money to cushion the company as the stock failed due to your accident and --- the marriage was part of the deal."

"And the engagement", he asked gathering his composure.

Ethan's heart sank, "She got engaged to Aaron three months ago."

Which is just one month after my accident? Barely --four weeks of

could feel his heart shattering at the realization that the years he had shared with her is not worth

was the promotional video still played even

to create opportunities for the company and to

attract investors?" He asked. Ethan shrugged his shoulders, he can't really say because he had thought as much but then it is

the silence suffocating. Then, in a voice that trembled with restrained fury, he asked, "And what about the projects

cost is too much for the group to bear and some key projects you spearheaded had

I

admitted, how is he?" His voice was devoid

they've isolated him and pushed him into a corner. Currently, he is been pressured to retire with the support of the family and boards. It has been a hectic time

expression hardening as he processed the enormity of his losses. "Desmond and his son have taken over everything I have labored for; my grandfather's health is failing and he is being cast aside. And Vera..." His voice broke slightly on her name before he steadied himself.

subconscious, he looked up at Ethan "Has Vera ever visited me since I

nothing, unable to meet Davis's gaze. Davis didn't wait for his response; it is clear she never visited but he was sure of the

said, his voice cold and lifeless. "What exactly do you think is left for me in this state?"

flatly. "There's nothing more to

lost it all and for the first time in

obeyed. As he walked toward the door, the sound of footsteps echoing in the hallway made him pause in his tracks. Davis's gaze snapped toward the door just as Desmond and Aaron strode into the room, their casual

you're awake," Desmond drawled. He took a moment to glance at Ethan, who instinctively stepped closer to Davis, standing like a

filled you in on all the... adjustments we've made in your absence." He asked with

eyes raged with fury, his hands clenched under the sheets "Do you say adjustments?" he asked coldly. "That is very rich coming

"Call it what you will, dear nephew. But you and I know that business doesn't have to stop or wait for you to wake up when you are having

glance from Davis made him shut his

that you are awake and with the situation at hand, it is necessary we talk about your future," Desmond continued,

arched his brow, he has a bad feeling but yet he can