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
"Fuck!" He hissed, clutching onto his head which was pounding as hell. Memories of what had happened came drawing down to his head.He cursed again, suddenly aware of his environment, he roamed his stare around before he huffed out a sigh. But how did he get here?Ares is on the bed of his penthouse. He could remember vividly that yesterday he was almost abducted and with no doubt, he's sure it has everything to do with Cristian DuPont.The door creaked open, cutting short his thought Session. His gaze moved to the place. Henry slipped in taking step by step till he was by Ares' side."Good Evening Master"Ares ignored instead asking him, "How long have I been out?" "A month"Ares' eyes widened as the bees hit him like a wave of nostalgia, "What!" Henry nods. "Yes, Master.""How?""Cristian had his goons sent to you after that party. One of them managed to hit you with a rod and that's when you passed out. Our men got to them before they could take you with them," Henry explained.
"You!" She blurts disbelief evident on her face. She looked as though she had seen a ghost.Ares Chuckled walking towards her urging her to step back, "How?" yet again she mumbled.Ares shrugged, "What was that you were talking about on the phone, do enlighten me" he finally halted his steps after saying.She gulped down a lump trying to muster up enough courage to talk back at him. "None of your business. What are you doing here?" She asks, her voice still weary.Ares shakes his head, narrowing his stare at her as though he is trying to point out something. A strand of sweat dripped from her forehead, it made Ares wonder.Was he that intimidating?He cleared his throat, "Elena you can't hide anything from me now you know? I'm your husband--" She surprisingly cuts him off with a hard slap on his left cheek cutting him off guard. It was more of a reflex action cause even Elena was more than surprised by her sudden action. Ares Jawline hardened. He has never been slapped across the
"What are you doing? Stop, I said stop it Ares" Elena fired in-between tears but her words had Ares even more enraged as he beat the living daylight out of Cristian."If I ever see you near her again" Ares warns his knuckles drenched with Cristian blood. "Get off me you creep!" Cristian spews in between groans trying so hard to get Ares off of him yet to no avail. "You'll regret ever laying a finger on me" Ares sneered, "What happened years back will not repeat itself, by the time I'm done with you even your father won't be able to save you this time" he hit him hard on the Jawline.Suddenly the door burst open Henry came into view. His eyes widen in horror. "Ares" He blurts the name sounding heavy on his lips as he's never called his master by his name but due to circumstances, here he is going. "Help him please" Elena pleads directing it to Henry. Henry hurriedly got there and pulled Ares off of Cristian. "You son of bitch" Ares cursed giving him a last punch before Henry coul
Ares flipped the pancake on the pan, lowering the fire so as not to get it burnt. He has been awake most of the night with different thoughts wandering in his head. It's 8 AM, and he decided to make breakfast for two. He stood shirtless only in his sweatpants. He's starting to feel a little better compared to yesterday. Henry had called him a while ago to inform him about the research he had assigned them. He still couldn't believe it, how dirty did Cristian get his hands, and how did he involve Elena in it? Ares sighed at the thought just in time Elena walked in with a light knee-length nightie that barely covered her chest. Ares gulped down hurriedly, taking his eyes off, suddenly feeling turned on.He could feel her gaze on his bare chest but he pretended as though he didn't notice her ogling, proceeding to assemble the dish on the plate.After setting everything she still has her eyes glued to him. He chuckled, "Take a picture, it lasts longer" his tune laced with sarcasm c