The room suddenly felt too small for Hilda Kingston. She'd picked out the best of banquet halls for the charity because she didn't need all that crowd at the Kingston estate, she knew too well how nosey people could get. But as she saw Jeremy she felt like the air was suddenly sucked out of the room and the ventilation was really poor. She gritted her teeth at the sight of him. Hilda disliked Jeremy. Not just because he was an heir of the inheritance too but because she'd never thought he would be such a thorn in her flesh. The first day that she'd heard about him, it was from one of her close associates who told her about a third partner who had suddenly surfaced and was struggling for the inheritance too. At first, Hilda had simply waved the man off and said she had better things to discuss, after all, Jeremy was just a boy and couldn't stand the heat. But a few weeks later, she learned about his involvement with Sinclair and knew that maybe it was time to get rid of him, but even
Hilda was still fuming in the center of the room when the MC announced that the host of the event and to come up and give an opening remark. She could barely contain herself to get up there and even when she did, Jeremy could still hear the harshness in her tone. He smiled, she was the seasoned actress, she managed to somehow look flawless despite the envelope which was still in her hands and he was sure no one else could detect the coldness in her tone. Jeremy looked at Sinclair who was just by the side of the stage, they locked eyes and both men winked at each other Sinclair had also picked up on her cold tone. Sinclair stood up and made his way to him, a smile on his handsome face, "My God, I can't say how good it is to hear her sound like a broken music tape," he said and burst out laughing. "She certainly didn't see it coming," Jeremy agreed, "I gave her a copy of the evidence that Liam brought, she said I'd stolen from her." Sinclair snorted, "We all know who the real thief
Ella Coatas walked right beside Jeremy as he left the party that night. She hadn't come in any of her father's cars or with a driver, so Jeremy offered to take her home. "You don't have to, I can call one of the drivers to come take me." She said, her eyes cast down. Jeremy shook his head, there was no way he was going to let her go home by herself after the scene with Gilbert. He looked at her again and sighed. Recently, Ella was beginning to seem like a scum magnate. First, it was Matthew and now she'd somehow got to know another bastard too - Gilbert. "You don't have to feel responsible for me, I can go home on my own," she said firmly. Ella was not used to being told what to do or treated like a child. She hated the times that Jeremy had to save her from one trouble or the other. She couldn't wait to go home and forget about the horrible night. "This ain't up for any debate, Ella, please get in the car and let me take you home," Jeremy said firmly, his voice a little harsh. As
Sinclair showed up at the Mercury Healer the next day. Jeremy had decided to get back to his work and life. There was no need to hide anymore. He was now even with Kingston and Eugene. If they wished to present the evidence of his father's collaboration with Jong Ku before the council, it would just be a waste of time, there was ample proof that lord Kingston himself later endorsed the deal. It felt good to be back to work after a long time. Even his secretary was happy to see him and he found out that he had a lot of paperwork to do and meetings to hold within the week."I guess my vacation days are over," Jeremy whispered under his breath as he swiveled to the cabinet on his left and pulled out a stack of fresh papers and his sketch pad. Soon, there was a knock on the door and the secretary announced that Sinclair was there to see him. Jeremy winced as he remembered that the last time he'd seen the man was at the charity party a few days ago and they hadn't spoken since then. "He
"What??" Jeremy snapped, he could not help himself, "Another heir?" He asked, his eyes wide and his jaw slack. Sinclair only nodded, it was best he told Jeremy all he could, there was no need to hide the information anymore. He couldn't believe he'd been blind to seeing that it just might be true all along, not until he received that call the previous morning, telling him that the heir to the Kingston fortune just might not be a myth. "I don't understand, none of this makes any sense, why would the lord have a secret child? Why would he have to keep him away, how could he ever do that when Hilda is alive and we all know what she is capable of doing?" Jeremy asked all at once, he couldn't believe he was going to face an even worse competition with another man who felt entitled just because they had Kingston blood flowing through them. "Sinclair, why are you telling me this?" Jeremy asked, then looking closely at how calm the lawyer was, he asked, "Oh, I think the better question sho
The two men finally arrived at the bar and Jeremy was out of the car before Sinclair turned off the engine. He was mad and he doubted there was anything the lawyer could say to make it better, but he was a level-headed man and he knew getting mad like Sinclair had said wouldn't bring answers. If Sinclair knew about the supposed heir then it was possible that he knew more and that 'more' was what Jeremy was interested in before he acted. Sinclair led them to the VVIP section of the bar, far away from all the loud music and bodies dancing. Jeremy was amazed at how much people wanted alcohol and didn't even mind thinking so early in the day. "It amuses me when I realize that some people just can't function without bars, clubs, and cafes, it is as if they all want to be somewhere," he muttered dryly, sounding slightly irritated. "You seem to be the only man I know who has no idea what beer can do for him, you'll find out," Sinclair said, laughing at his tone. Finally, they got seated
A few days after Jeremy was being told of the unknown heir, he launched a powerful search in the city for him and it was shortly after known by the other partners. Eugene walked into the Kingston estate that morning with a frown on his face - which was fast becoming his signature expression. He was apprehensive and had to speak with the only partner he could trust - Hilda. Hilda and Gilbert were in a heated argument as he got into the living room. The maid offered him a glass of wine and he took it, he was slowly getting used to them and figured that they'd need him too much to try hurting him now, he knew just when to be wary of the woman - or so he thought. "You have to act like the son you are!" She snapped at Gilbert who was seated on the couch, some blonde girl who looked way too young was perched on his lap, at that moment, she wished she hadn't accepted to have a sleepover at the Kingston estate. That night, it had seemed a cool idea to go out with the rich kid and get a fee
"Abraham Coatas' daughter?" Hilda asked and Gilbert nodded, "Yes, her name is Ella." He replied, happy that his mother was impressed with him. "That's great! I've been trying to get closer to her father all this while, I never knew he had a daughter, why didn't I think of that?" She mumbled and then turned to Gilbert sharply, "You must do everything in your power to win her trust and get her on your side." She ordered. Gilbert nodded, "She's Jeremy's fiance though, he tried to claim her in the charity event the other night, I think they're getting married soon." He said and Hilda shook her head violently. "That's where you come in, Gilbert, you have that charisma and charm that the ladies cannot resist, I want you to woo her, lure her, do whatever you must, but make sure that wedding doesn't hold!" She said sharply and Gilbert smirked, "You can count on me, mother." He replied Hilda smiled and cupped his face lovingly, "I trust you, my boy, make me proud," she said and with that,