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Dominance Commander Son-in-law 53: A call for help
Alessia looked at Jake, who was talking to one of her maids.“So, you have finally decided to let Jake stay?”Kevin nodded once. “It's not like he can protect me actually, but I've realised it's good having him around,” he explained with a shrug. “He can help me do some errands.”Alessia nodded once and moved to sit. “We've served the Watson's family the papers. We will meet in court by next week,” she informed.Kevin smiled. “Well done. Just make sure Oliver is doing fine. He's our only witness after all. With him, we will win the case.”Alessia regarded him for a moment. “You've changed,” she noted.Kevin looked up at her but didn't say anything.“I mean, this wasn't always the Lord Phoenix that I knew. This past year has changed you. You are more lenient.”Kevin laughed. “Really?”“Maybe just a slight change, actually. You are a man of great wisdom, but you don't always have the luxury of patience to tolerate someone's behaviour.”“You mean the Watson's family?”Alessia shook her h
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“Can I return back to Penia's City today?” Philip asked.Anthony started to put the papers back inside the file. “No. You will have to wait for my lawyer to come so that you can leave together. So, you can book a flight for two back home. I will call him,” he assured.Philip smiled and bowed slightly. “I'm so happy for your help. Thank you so very much.Anthony nodded once and moved to Stephen, who stretched out his phone to him.“While you wait, you can find something else to do or something to eat. The house is your afterall,” Anthony muttered and stepped inside.Philip was filled with joy. He couldn't imagine that his problem would be gone within a twinkle of an eye.Stephen stood and patted him slightly before he stepped out of the house as well.After Anthony had called his lawyer, he told Philip to book a flight in the afternoon because the lawyer said he was going to be available in an hour. He did arrive in two hours. He and Philip went back to Penia City. Anthony and Stephen
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Philip placed a call to Nathan as he and the lawyer got off the plane. Nathan didn't pick up though. So he called his wife instead.Betty picked it up immediately. “How did it go, Philip?”Philip was all smiles as he got inside the car, and the lawyer slipped inside beside him.“It went well. The Lille family agreed to help us. In fact, I'm on my way with a lawyer. I've been trying Nathan's number, but he's not picking up. I've just arrived at the airport, and I will be making my way home now. Prepare a place for the lawyer to stay.”“Yes! And the demolition project?”“He will handle it too. Mr. Anthony will speak with the mayor on our behalf, and we expect nothing but good results,” he explained.Betty released a sigh of relief. “That's so good to hear. I will prepare one of the rooms for him,” she assured.Philip nodded once as if Betty were near. “And get Nathan there as soon as possible. I will not condone any nonsense from him. Besides, he has a part to play in the mess he has re
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Mrs. Perry opened the door and walked inside. There was concern and fear written all over her face.Mia got up when she entered.“What did you say happened?” Mrs. Perry asked. “Did Miss Alessia really decline our invitation?”Mia nodded once. “She did.”Mrs. Perry was worried. “Does that mean she's angry with us? What if she eventually terminates our contract?”Mia looked at her but didn't say anything. She also had no idea what was going on in Alessia's mind, but for no reason, she knew Alessia wouldn't terminate the contract. Unless Kevin wants it terminated. As much as she thought about it, she kept arriving at the conclusion that Kevin was the reason why Alessia hadn't terminated the contract, even though she was initially angry with them.So, as long as Kevin doesn't want it terminated, it wouldn't be.But because she wasn't really sure about this, she has refused to tell her grandmother. She wouldn't believe her anyway.“There must be a reason why she declined our invitation.““
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When Kevin entered the room that evening,it was with this new type of confidence that Mia hadn't seen around him.He refused to talk to her concerning Watson's family. He wasn't even ready to initiate a conversation. So, Mia decided to let it go.Besides, her grandmother already passed judgment on them. There was no need to talk about it any more.But Mia still wanted to get to the root of the matter and confirm her suspicions, but Kevin was proving stubborn.That morning, he didn't say anything as well, aside from the regular “good morning." And for an unknown reason, he had decided not to eat with the family.As Mia stepped inside her office that morning, her phone beeped, and a new flash appeared on her screen. It was about the Watson family. Nathan was charged with attempted murder and assault. Mia's eyes widened with shock as she read the content. The news was currently trending as the number 2 on the Internet. The news about the return of the Lord Phoenix was the one still tre
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Mia was still thinking about the Lille Group when a sudden knock sounded on the door.The door opened, and her secretary walked inside. There was a deep frown on her face. That was the second time in that day that she would be seeing such an expression. She looked worried and frightened. The first time was because the Lille Group cancelled their cooperation.But then, what could be the case now?“We have a huge problem,“ she announced.“What happened?”“We were supposed to deliver some goods to the Frederick Group.”Mia nodded once. “I signed it last week if I'm not mistaken.”"Yes, but unfortunately, when we got there and started offloading, Mr. Frederick said he wasn't interested in the goods again, and he wants us to return them.”What!“That doesn't make any sense. I mean, he paid for it already.Why would he want us to return it?”“Well, that's what I thought as well, but he forced the men to stop offloading. Our men had to put the goods back to our truck, and as we speak, they ar
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Chapter “What?” Ellen asked.Mia was dumbfounded for another moment. Something was really happening. There was no doubt about it again.“Why aren't you talking?” Ellen asked anxiously. Mia released another sigh. “The Swiss company doesn't want to continue our cooperation.“Ellen couldn't believe it. “But they agreed to pay soon so we can deliver the goods. What happened?”Mia couldn't comprehend it herself. Something was definitely amiss. She looked at Ellen again. “When did the Lille Group decide to terminate the contract?”“Few hours ago.”Mia thought about it for another moment. If the other business partners were terminating after the Lille Group dud, then there could be a connection. “Try and find out if these companies have any connections.”Ellen nodded once and walked out of the office.Her phone rang almost immediately. She took it and stared down at the screen. It was one of their business partners. Mia hesitated, unsure whether to pick it up or not.It stopped ringing a
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In the next few minutes, the Perry family was gathered in the office.“I thought Mia was the CEO. Why does this have to concern us?” Morris whined.“Then, you should let us talk about what you did with Nathan because that's why we are in this mess now!” Mia's father snapped.Morris adjusted in his seat but was unable to say a word.“Well, it wasn't like Morris was trying to cause any trouble!” Morris' father intervened. “He was only trying to help!”“We terminated our contract with the Watson's family. And in return, the Lille Group terminated their contract with us. Now, several other business partners have terminated their contract with us. Do you know what that means?” Mrs. Perry yelled, clearly annoyed at their outbursts.They all went quiet.“I'm sure you all don't even understand the consequences of all this. The Perry Group is in a dire situation. If we don't keep it wrapped now, we could go bankrupt!” she yelled.“And now, I've brought you all here so you can make up suggestio
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Kevin had thought it would all end with the divorce, but it didn't. He had placed his phone on the ‘do not disturb’ mode. He had been surprised when he unlocked his phone and saw his ex-wife's number top the list of the calls he had missed. She had called him over a dozen times.At first, he was irked but worried. Why would Mia call so many times? It was unusual. She certainly wasn't the type to call so many times. The highest she'd do was try to reach the person a couple of times before she'd let it go.All this was why he hadn't been able to shake off the thought that something might be wrong. Eventually, he called her back.She didn't really sound like herself. There had been a plea in her voice that Kevin could not just ignore.He sighed again as he got into the taxi that would take him to the address. He opened the location-sharing app where she'd shared her location with him and read it out to the driver, directing him once in a while.Eventually, he got to the place. The bar lo
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Mia wondered how far out she had driven. Did Kevin lie when he said he'd be there? Was he going to ditch her like Donald did too?She turned on her phone's screen to check her call log to see how long it had been since their last call. She blinked when she took in the time displayed on her phone's screen, and her mouth formed an ‘O.’ It's just been three minutes.She sighed. She needed to just chill.Even when Kevin allowed himself to be used as a house boy, he was always unapologetically honest. She knew that if he said he was going to come, then he surely would. She just needed to remain patient.While she waited for Kevin, she sipped her water. Though she still yearned for a drink, maybe something to make her feel bolder, she concluded that it would be better if she was sober when he arrived. She didn't know what turn the conversation would take, or if she'd ever get to see him again; she didn't want to ruin this opportunity.As she sipped her drink, her mind wandering, she vaguely
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Mia heard Kevin let out a long sigh. And she couldn't help but wonder what he thought of her. Clingy? Pathetic? She sure sounded like one. But she didn't care. At that moment, at least. She just wanted to see him, talk things out with him, and have that tranquillity she suddenly believed that she deserved.“Kevin, are you still there?" She bit her lips when he let out another sigh.“What do you want to talk about, Mia? What do we have to talk about?” He still sounded exasperated like he had sounded since he picked up the call, but there was the hint of concern in his tone. And Mia latched onto it like a lifeline.“Don't you think we have to talk? I understand that you already signed the divorce papers, but it can't just end like that. Please, let's meet even if it's the last time.”A brief silence. Then, “Which bar are you at?”Mia frowned. Her gaze went to the entrance and then around the bar, but there was no name or address anywhere inside.“I'm not sure,” she told him, feeling dum
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Mia had always known that her grandmother never cared about her or anyone at all. She uses people for her gain, but, somehow, she fooled herself into thinking and believing that her case might be different. After all, she has given her life to the company she so cherishes, working tirelessly to keep it in the limelight, thus allowing her grandmother to keep her shoulder high… but it meant nothing to her. Perhaps her grandmother thought she was so mighty that everyone had to worship her.But just for once, couldn't she have pretended? Mia thought. Mia had never allowed herself to get this mad or show emotion like this. It was a telltale of how angry and saddened she was, yet her grandmother disregarded it like it was nothing.Mia regarded her grandmother for a while, wondering what would ever make her see anyone other than herself as a human with emotions.“What use are wishes if they don't get granted?” Mia spat at her grandmother, not bothering to keep the anger and distaste from her
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It's only been about ten minutes, but it felt like twenty hours as Mia repeatedly tapped her feet on the floor.The stares had begun to irritate her, and she couldn't stop herself from turning to the restaurant's entranceway, hoping that her date would step in.“Good evening, ma'am,” another table attendant with a practiced smile similar to her colleague's stopped by her table. "What would you like to have?”Mia, despite the growing anger in her, managed to offer her a smile. "Water,” she grinned. "Sparkling water would do," she finished, her smile still intact. She was not interested in anything, but she couldn't allow the fourth attendant to walk up to her again.The lady's eyes fell on the table, and Mia followed her gaze. When she saw the crystal glass pitcher filled with water and the flute glass before her, she muttered, “Of course," and pressed her lips together. That was what she had told the first table attendant that she wanted. It was still untouched.Her cheeks flushed wi
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The voice at the other end hesitated. Then he cleared his throat. “Mia. How are you?"“Fine."Mia felt a bit guilty. Donald wasn't a bad man. At least, compared to all the men her grandmother had tried to pair her with, he was a good man, but she just couldn't help it. He could have refused the date unless he got her consent, but then grandmother could be cunning whenever she wanted to be. But still… she couldn't soothe the raging anger in her. She couldn’t help but be mad at him. All of these were happening because of his presence.“Okay. So, my driver will be at your villa to pick you up."“Okay," she said, and before Donald could utter another word, she ended the call.It was with even more annoyance that she returned to the vanity mirror to continue dressing up.A while later, a knock came on her door. She stared at the door for a while. Could it be grandmother again? She wondered.On the third knock, she walked to the door and unlocked it.Her anger grew when she came face to fac
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After a hectic day at work, Mia usually liked to shut down in every way she could and just have time to herself. Half the time, she's unable to enjoy the rest because her mind would either wander about the ways to make the company better, or something work-related would come up.Today, it wasn't work that was on Mia's mind as she paced her room, nor was it rest.She hissed as she walked back to her chair and dropped into it. The document she had opened on the laptop on the desk before her, a spreadsheet that showcased the employees that were contributing to the company's growth and how they contributed, was the last thing she wanted to deal with right then. She had decided to go through it, hoping she'd get her mind off what happened, but she couldn't get her grandmother's words or Kevin's out of her head.She found it hard to believe that Kevin had been made to sign a divorce paper, and worse, he thinks she was in on it.She couldn't believe she was really divorced. Grandmother had m
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Kevin had begun to clear up his desk, getting ready to retire for the day, when his phone vibrated on his desk.He peeked at it before he crammed the phone between his cheek and shoulder. “Hello, Gideon,"He said as he gathered the scattered files on the desk, stacked them together, and carefully placed them in the top drawer.“Good evening, boss,” Gideon answered.Kevin could hear the soft rustle of papers in the background as he waited for him to speak.“So, boss, I sent out the vacancy post and put it up, and so far, I have about ten people that have indicated their interest for the post.”“Oh wow. That was fast.”“Yes, boss. There are quite a number of Landary Province residents that are in need of a means of income. I'm pretty sure that there will be more interests before the day ends. Should I keep the vacancy up or interview these ones for now?”“Let's interview this one first and see if they'd qualify,” Kevin said as he relaxed in his seat. “Alright then. The interview will c
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Leo began to explain. “This model has adaptive focus technology. Unlike standard cameras, it automatically adjusts its focus depending on the distance of the object or the person it’s capturing, ensuring clarity in every frame. With this model, there would be no blurry images because of distance. It also has a dual power system; we made it battery-operated with a solar charging feature for outdoor use.”Kevin nodded as he spoke. He was beyond impressed. He was certain that they must have worked day and night to achieve this. It was the only way.“And,” Stone took up from there, “we’ve incorporated advanced motion detection. It doesn’t just record when there’s movement; it will distinguish between humans, animals, and objects. This cuts down on unnecessary alerts and saves storage space.”Leo nodded, agreeing with what his colleague said. Then he added, “The feature we want to add now is a cloud-based storage system. We want to ensure that data is secure and accessible from anywhere.”
