"You look polished for a middle class person," David remarks, taking in Ares' look. The Kingsley are holding an engagement party for both Elena and him. They're using the medium to introduce Ares as their son in law and Elena's fiancee. "Tell me about it" Ares speaks his tune dripping with Sarcasm."Remember, I know things may get messy there but try as much as possible to avoid triggering any suspicion. Keep you cool" David advised, knowing very well how Bulkhead Ares is. "Judging by it, most of the Rortex members will be attending the wedding event, so you must keep your eyes and ears open," David explains.He pulled out a black cover from his pocket, slipping it open, "Here, take this." He ushers Ares."They're nanopods. We'll use it to communicate. I have my man install cameras in there so we'll see each and every activity that goes on and alert you" Ares nods, "Okay" "Great! Then you must get going" David ushers to which Ares nods."Good luck" he saysAres nods and proceeds
"I'd like to make a toast, '' Mr Kingsley said, putting his cup forward.He has just announced the news about Ares and Elena's engagement. Whispers spread like wildfire when Ares was asked to step on the stage alongside Elena. Some sent him disgusting stares, one that dims him unworthy of being with one of them but he wasn't bothered, he had one mission to set straight and it's exactly what he's gonna do.The guests move forward with their glass waiting for Me Kingsley to go ahead before they finally make a toast."Welcome to the Family Son" Me Kingsley says his tune dripping with Sarcasm. The death glares Mrs Kingsley kept sending at Ares is enough to make him squirt and run off yet he remains nonchalant."You'll regret this" Mrs Kingsley spat, turning on her shoes and walking off the stage.Elena spared him a quick glance before tailing behind her mother. "You see, no one wants you and the sooner you get that into your thick head, the better" Mr Kingsley mumbled, his lips spreadi
He walked out of the hideout , erasing the distance between them.Elena hurriedly bolted up, "What? Why are you here?" She roars sniffing back in her tears. "Is he blackmailing you?" He ignored her questions and how her demeanor suddenly went cold gave him the answer.Fuck!The things he wants to do to Cristian."How's that any of your business?" She fires inching closer to him, "All this is happening because of you" pointing her index finger on his right pack."Ele--""I'm not finished!" She cuts him off, "My life was all sunshine and rainbows before you walked into it and ruined it like a blur. I don't know who you are, What you want and what wrong I did to you to deserve this but you Ares are a --" It was his turn to shut her off, "Why did you kiss him?" Her brows drew together in confusion, "What?"He chuckles, "What? You didn't think I saw that?"She paused for a minute digesting what he had just said before her lips part, "I... uhm" He nods, "What's wrong? Cat got your tongu
"Here, sign this" David moves forward the folder in which contains the contract; meaning all power is now handed down to Ares.Ares stared at the file skeptical on what to do. A few days back he was just some ordinary middle class man and all of sudden things took a turn and he's not New York's A list Billionaire and also is going to be a leader of an organization he knows nothing about.How absurd!If anyone had ever told him that this would happen, he'd probably look the person in the face and laugh it off. Never in his wildest imaginations did he see this coming."I get that this is all overwhelming but there's really nothing we could do as it is we don't have much time. So the earlier you sign this and take over the better" David reasons.Ares nods, clicking the pen out. He filled in every spot with his signature till it was time to sign the final one, he paused. "What happens after this?"David chuckles, "You just have to wait and find out" Ares gave him a separated look before
CHAPTER FOURTEEN.Ares walked out of the car offering a curt nod to the chauffeur that opened his door. There's an array of guards each dressed professional in black suits and as well as glasses each complimenting their nerve racking physique.Ares walked through the free space that they had created for me to the entrance of the Blackwood Empire; the Chinese branch to be precise. As mentioned some days back, he had a meeting with the Chinese shipping company. It had to take a lot of convincing from David before he agreed to attend."Dragon Master '' A man around his late forties address walking out from the boardroom.He extended his hand for a shake, "I'm Lie Wei, the managing director of this empire, it's an honor to finally meet you" he says his lips spreading into a smile.Ares' expression remained stiff, he took in Lei Wei's hands for the shake, "Pleasure" he replies. "Please, come in '' he usher motioning to the door of the boardroom. The meeting went on for an hour plus bef
"What are you doing here?" Elena asks, sending daggers his way. He had just arrived at the DuPont's mansion and she happened to be the first person he bumped into aside from the guards and servants that surrounded the environment. Ares shrugs, "I can say the same for you? I see you're fond of meeting me whenever I get invited" he only said that to irk her and he hit the goal.she scoffed, amazed by Ares's audacity, "Excuse me! last time I checked it's my parent's house, not yours so I have every goddamn rights to go about any place I please" "I never said you didn't have any, I'm just saying that you are becoming used to having me around that you could no longer withhold yourself or not; but mind you, it's only a matter of days before you get my name next to yours" He wink brushing past her.He never lets her get the last say, he doesn't give her that advantage. Ares could almost hear her grunts and curses yet he pretended oblivious and walked his way into the living room as guide
Ares stood by the altar with his best man Henry next to him. Ares is beginning to get used to having Henry around, even though he hates to admit it. Today is finally the expected date, it'll be a total lie if Ares says he wasn't a bit uneasy. Who would have thought that all these would happen in a blink of an eye?The way things went whirlwind is still shocking and Ares is still finding it hard to digest. He has a lot to deal with, countless meetings, business trips, getting married to Elena, bringing down the Rortex, and seeking revenge from that DuPont.He felt a nudge snapping him back to reality. Ares groans, sending a glare at Henry, "What!?"Henry motioned to the entrance door that slipped open, meaning the bride was finally gracing them with her presence, "Look there"Ares turns and is left dumbstruck. Even though a Veil is covering up her face he could still see through it a bit. He'd be lying if he said she didn't look gorgeous but again it's not why he's doing this. He has
After the talk with Ares and Mama, they both made their way back in preparation for the wedding party courtesy of the Kingsley. Ares frowned as he got dressed in the outfit the Kingsley had chosen for him. It's a customized beige tux. Ares isn't a fan of shouty colors. Anything that's not dark and hidden, count him out."You look good, Master" Henry said completely as he helped him with his tie. Ares shot him a glare, "Is this necessary?" he couldn't help but ask. Henry shakes his head, "No Sir, you have the right to back out anytime" Ares nods knowing very well Henry is right but he wasn't gonna do that as it is, it's just the beginning. "Do I have permission to abort?" Henry asks. Ares chuckled, "No. let's go" he walked to the door with Henry tailing behind. Ares walked into the hall sighting Elena in the hands of Cristian having a dance. For some reason, his blood boiled in annoyance. He didn't want Cristian close to Elena, he's bad news the woman is too innocent to get ent