Sebastien turned to look at Isabelle and took her hands in his, “Accept the offer, I am with you,I'll help you and I promise we will succeed”
Miranda laughed, clearly over her earlier embarrassment, “Do you guys think this is a movie? This is real life, you can't just assure support with mere words. At the end of the day you both will be decapitated with bruises all over”
“Two couples. One is dumb, the other is mad. Lovely combination. Do you guys even think it's possible to accomplish such a task within 3 days?! Do yourselves a favor and quit trying to be the next heir “ Tony supported Miranda
“But we don't want to attend any burial now, do we?” Miranda asked mockingly.
“Keep quiet and go back to the hole you dug out from. You seek to have forgotten what your shameful boyfriend did. Need a remainder?” Sebastien attacked her and she opened her mouth to reply but couldn't form words so she just stepped back.
“Stop it Sebastien, you've already caused enough havoc in our lives. Why do you want to cause even more havoc?! Haven't you done enough?! Do we need to take you to the asylum for a recheck since it seems like you've probably developed a new mental illness” Angeline cried out, frustrated by the outplay of things.
“Isabelle, you are my daughter and I am your mother. I believe you'll adhere to whatever I say without having a second thought. And I'm saying you should forget about the task and that is what you'll do. At least if you didn't take my advice to divorce this man then you should listen to me now. Please.” Angeline pleaded with Isabelle, she was just an innocent mother who didn't want to lose her child.
“Don't worry, I'll make sure we succeed. Have you forgotten that she is my wife too. I wouldn't want to lose my wife” Sebastien tried to assure Angeline again.
“Isabelle, if you trust me, accept this offer and I promise you that you won't regret it. Just trust me, please” Sebastien tried again, he wanted nothing more but to see her family put to shame especially her cousins Miranda and Tony.
Isabelle was kept in a difficult situation, not knowing who to choose. On one hand she was scared and worried because she had heard a lot about this gangster and on the other hand she knew deep down she knew she had to accept because she was also tired of being looked down on and she wanted nothing more but to try everything she could to prove herself to the family.
“I trust you. I'll accept the task and within three days I will report back to you all”
Angeline grabbed her daughter by the arm, “What do you think you're doing, Isabelle?”
“Just trust me this time Mum. I'll be fine, I promise you”
Everyone gasped when they heard her reply. It was so brave of her to take the risk.
Master Wilson clapped his hands to gain their attention again, “Okay, since that is setting. Take note that the offer for all candidates is to secure a deal with Chesterfield investment company but Isabelle has an added task, which is to clear the debt of a gangster, because of the circumstances surrounding her leadership in the finance department. So, you all can also report to me in the next three days.”
“Anyone who finishes his or her task first will be crowned the next heir”
Miranda grinned in delight. Roland knew one the directors of Chesterfield investment company and he could help her secure the deal. She nudged him and said, “do you still have access to the director of Chesterfield investment company contact? This could help you get on grandfather's good side again. Because I'll make sure to give you the credit”
Roland smiled when he heard what she said. His girlfriend was such a genius. He thought to himself. Since this will cover up for the shame of the emerald, he will go to any extent to make sure Miranda secures the deal. “I'll call him as soon as we leave this place. This is already a done deal just relax and wait for my report” he winked, assuring her. Miranda giggled in response.
Then finally the ceremony ended and everyone went about figuring out how to achieve their tasks.
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After the ceremony, Sebastien decided that they have to figure out how to clear the debt from the gangster first. So they went straight to the gangster's house which was located not so far away from master Wilson's house.
Isabelle sighed, one could sense the unease and worry behind the sigh. Sebastien, noticing that she was scared, took her small hands in his and they walked silently to the gangster's house
“Don't worry, you'll be fine. I'm with you” Sebastien reassured Isabelle.
Most people only knew Romero pierson as a gangster and they were still so scared of him. What will happen when they find out that he was a member of a secret mafia society!
They finally stopped when they got to the huge white modern building fenced by a fancy gate. One look at the house and you could tell that it wasn't just a house of an ordinary man. Only the rich and influential will be able to afford to stay in a place like that.
Romero Pierson had a whole lot of money but he was still very stingy and found it hard to pay for services rendered to him. That's why he resorts to violence.
Sebastien and Isabelle were just about to enter when they were distracted by the horn of a car. They turned and saw a sparkling pink porsche car with glitters. It looked like the latest model that was just released. It looked like something straight out of a barbie movie, and in the driver's seat Miranda sat comfortably with her hands on the wheel.
The window wound down to reveal Miranda's mean and arrogant face.
“Oh my gosh, are you two really willing to take the risk of recovering the debt. I thought you both had sense and were just bluffing. Oh, how wrong was I”
“Seems like all the people Romero has beaten up in the past Isn't enough cited example for the both of you. I hope you get what you deserve then”
Sebastien and Isabelle wondered what she was doing here. Could she have been following them?
Just at that moment she turned off the ignition, came down from the car and started walking towards the huge gate.
“What are you doing here?” Isabelle asked, she asked because she knew she was the only person grandfather gave the task of debt clearing to.“I'm here to meet Romero Pierson, I need to purchase a few lands from him” she then flipped her hair, “why am I even telling the both of you! You have no business with my life!”“We don't want to have any business with you, we were just wondering what you were doing here. Stop barking” Sebastien said, thereby earning a glare from Miranda. “I guess you guys are so scared about going to meet Romero to ask for the money. That's why you are here stalling the meeting“ Miranda placed a hand on her chest in mock sympathy. “Well I understand, Nobody wants broken bones except two crazy people. All the best” she winked and went inside. Miranda strutted into Romero's office.She entered a spacious office where a man with a luxurious gold chain sat on an armchair. He had a woman sitting on his lap, straddling him, and he had one hand around her waist hold
Sebastien's gaze darkened with fury, “you know, I just stood in the corner, watching. Waiting. Hoping that you wouldn't lay your filthy hands on my wife. How dare you?”Sebastien was so livid and even Isabelle and Miranda were taken aback by the level of his annoyance. “Do you have a death wish!” Sebastien thundered.Romero burst out into laughter, he couldn't hide his amusement. He couldn't believe he was being threatened by a non-entity. “You are very stupid. Who do you think you are to threaten me? I have an expertise in dealing with people like you”He snapped his fingers twice and three guards came into the office with chains, blindfolds and ak47 guns.“Tie them up!” He ordered the guards. Isabelle shivered in fear. Her thoughts ran wild at that point. Was this how she was going to die? Maybe she should have listened to her parents? What if they kill her and Sebastien?The guards dragged Sebastien away from Isabelle first and chained his wrists and ankles to a pole.Romero took
Isabelle and Sebastien took the check and walked out of his office. When they got to the gate they saw Miranda there sulking beside her car.“You! The both of you! How can I be humiliated because of the two of you! I promise you both will pay for this. I'll tell grandfather and everyone that you both watched Romero beat me up!”Isabelle was shocked at her outburst, where they were supposed to stop Romero from beating her up. Would she have done the same if it was the other way round.“Oh shut up! Would you have done the same if it was the other way round?” Sebastien asked calmly, he knew the answer should be no after all she was mocking them and wished they had gotten beaten up by Romero. “That doesn't matter! What's important is that you should have helped me!” Miranda felt ashamed, why would he slap her in front of those little brats and to add to the shame he didn't even give her the land that she came for.She fumed in anger. This was the height of disrespect she had received in
When they got to the house, Adeline ran downstairs to welcome them. She hugged Isabelle and examined her body before asking, “hope you didn't get hurt?” Isabelle was surprised by her mother's reaction, she expected her mother to be angry and shout at them.Isabelle smiled, then said, “I'm fine, I don't know how Sebastien did it but he really helped me”“I think you should thank him instead and on the bright side we were able to get the money from romero pierson” Isabelle turned to look at Sebastien with a huge grin on her face.Adeline couldn't believe what Isabelle said, there's no way that a retard like Sebastien could save her daughter from a mafia gangster. “That isn't possible. Isn't it this Sebastien that isn't even capable of protecting himself not to talk of protecting another person”“Mum, I was there and I know what I saw. And because of Sebastien they obeyed us and gave us the money and even added extra interest” she raised the suitcase and showed her mother.Her mother r
Later that night Isabelle's phone rang, she picked it up and took a look at the call ID, it was Sebastien. She then answered the call with a smile on her face. “How are you feeling now?” His smooth voice was the first thing she heard. His voice always made her fall deeper in love with him. If that was even possible. “I've told you I'm fine, Sebastien.” Isabelle tried to assure him. “Thanks for your help earlier today, you still haven't told me how you did it but I'm sure we didn't get hurt because of you” “Hmm. Like I said earlier, at the right time. You'll know. Right now let's focus on securing the deal with Chesterfield investment company. We really need to get this deal” Isabelle nodded, forgetting for a moment that he wasn't there with her. “Yes. But how can we do that in such a short time frame? We have just today and tomorrow!” Isabelle wanted nothing more but to see Miranda being put to shame but at the same time the possibility of Isabelle getting the investment was ver
Sebastien was supposed to meet Isabelle that afternoon but the plans her parents had ruined everything. Isabelle was currently seated in front of the huge mirror that was placed in her bedroom and the hairstylist and make-up artist were busy on her hair and face respectively. Immediately she agreed to go for the dinner, Adeline was so excited that she called professionals to make Isabelle look more beautiful. In no time they were done with what they came to do and Isabelle took a look at the mirror and she was impressed because of how good the make up made her look.After that, the beauticians left and Adeline came into the room with some boxes. Isabelle was surprised when she saw the labels on those boxes. Those were designer products and they weren't extremely expensive. “Mum! How did you get that?” She couldn't help but ask because she knew with their current financial situation there was no way that her mother would have been able to purchase products from prestige brand. Even t
Sebastian was hurt by their actions, but deep down he had a feeling that Isabelle would not betray him. He knew that no matter what, she would stay by his side. If she was with him when he was handicapped, how much more now that he is hale and hearty. His phone rang and he picked it up, it was the man he was supposed to have a meeting with concerning the Chesterfield investment deal. “Good day sir. So we have scheduled the meeting for tomorrow as you earlier requested, just wanted to confirm if it's fine with you” the man said.“No. Let's have the meeting today” Sebastian said with so much authority. He had earlier planned on telling Isabelle about his meeting plans with some of the officials in Chesterfield investment group but since she had other plans he was just going to carry on without her.There's no time to waste.“The luxe, 10am. Don't be late” Sebastien gave out orders.“Alright sir” And the call ended abruptly. ************Meanwhile, Isabelle and her parents were gettin
Adeline fumed in anger, as she who the hell gave Sebastien access to this prestigious restaurant. Not only that but he was also suggesting Isabelle joined him on the seventh floor!“Keep your filthy offer to yourself! Tell me, how did you get access to this restaurant?” Adeline said bitterly, everything was going well, everyone was getting along just fine and Sebastien just had to come at this time. She was so livid!Isabelle was surprised, the seventh floor was even more expensive and more extravagant than this floor they were currently on. The higher the floors the more expensive and classy they became. This made Isabelle question once again, who Sebastien truly is.Sebastien smiled warmly, “oh, you hurt my feelings with your words and I couldn't care less. All I doing is asking your daughter if she'll come along with me to the seventh floor”“What sort of joke is this, Sebastien. If you can't respect us, why don't you respect the family seated on the same table as us. Just go back
Chapter 142The commotion intensified at the entrance of the hunt’s resource company. Adeline hid behind a huge truck as she waited for Sebastien to pick up the call. She was extremely terrified. “Sebastien, this is worse than I thought. There are gangsters causing issues at the company. The entrance is blocked and everything has come to a halt. We are in dire need of help” Adeline rambled as soon as Sebastien picked up the call. “Calm down,” Sebastien said, “I would be there shortly. In the meantime, stay safe” Sebastien said, then the call ended after he assured Adeline that everything would be fine. Sebastien knew there was nothing he could do from home and he needed to see for himself what was really going on. So, he prepared to head over to the hunt’s resource company. The chants from the protesters intensified and it looked like it would be a difficult mission calming them. *******************Isabelle had just finished a boardroom meeting with the project team and was on h
Chapter 141The next day, Adeline was filled with worry when she saw the headline on the news channel that morning. It was reported that there was a building collapse and the materials used in the construction of the building was obtained from the hunt’s resource company. Her worry intensified when she saw the reaction of the masses to the news. People believed the accusations and Adeline found it surprising. Who could have really started this thing? Adeline picked up her phone and dialed Sebastien’s number, “have you seen what is on the news?” She asked immediately Sebastien picked up the call. “What is wrong?” Sebastien asked, noticing the worry in her voice. He had been busy the entire morning so he hadn’t even gone through social media or turned on the television. “There is a malicious article against the Hunt’s resource company” Adeline exclaimed. “Calm down,” Sebastien said over the phone to stop Adeline from panicking a whole lot. “I would check the news now and I would s
Chapter 140Adeline was astonished when she saw the amount of profit the Hunt’s resource company had made that month. It was far beyond her expectation since the company was just starting out. Adeline was so pleased by the company’s growth and she was very proud that the company was headed by her. In fact, she boasted about the company whenever she was in the midst of her friends.Adeline had earlier asked Sebastien if there was any form of promotion or advertisement that he was providing the resource company with but Sebastien told her that there wasn’t any. The total profit made by the company that month was ten million dollars which was double of what they made the previous month. **************Romero Pierson, motivated by the sum of money promised to him by Tony Wilson, gathered a few of his subordinates and began to issue orders to them. “Welcome everyone, I believe you are all aware of the hunt’s resource company and how in the last two months they have managed to monopoliz
Chapter 139“You made my mother the head of the Hunt’s resources company?!” Isabelle asked with widened eyes. Sebastien nodded while typing on his laptop, “of course. Any problem with that?” “Not at all. Just that she hasn’t stopped ringing it in my ears that she is the head of such a fast rising company and I’m sure her friends are also suffering the same thing” Isabelle said.Sebastien chuckled, “well, that is great news then.” Isabelle nodded in agreement with Sebastien, “yeah, I haven’t seen her this happy in a while. It seems like this is something she always wanted” Isabelle said. Truly, after Isabelle’s father travelled out of the country. There was a terrible decline in Adeline’s business and that led to it eventually folding up because she was running at a loss. “I’m glad to have been able to offer that to her,” Sebastien said calmly. “Thank you so much!” Isabelle said with a huge grin planted on her face. “But, you still didn’t tell me how you were able to acquire the
Chapter 138Three weeks later, There wasn’t any drama for a while. Isabelle decided to take a break from the entire situation as Miranda was not posing any current threat at the moment. Violet resumed her duties normally, gradually overcoming the fear of Miranda previously instilled in her. Miranda on the other hand was glad when three weeks passed without her hearing of any attempt from Isabelle. Miranda felt so pleased with herself at the fact that she had managed to get away with what she did, unscathed. Isabelle majorly decided to take a break from the entire issue because she wouldn’t want to lose her job because of Miranda or make master Wilson angry. **********************Tony Wilson’s heart skipped a beat when his phone rang for the fifth time within two minutes, he checked the caller Id and saw that it was a call from the company he took a loan from earlier. The loan he used to compensate master Wilson for the money lost to the iron fist army. He decided to pick up the
Chapter 137 Isabelle and Sebastien get back home from master Wilson’s mansion feeling disheartened by their failed mission. Isabelle couldn’t come up with any possible explanation as to why the file became corrupted. It all didn’t make sense to her. And to add to all that, Isabelle knew master Wilson’s view of her had changed drastically. Sebastien tried to console Isabelle all through the journey back to their mansion because he knew Isabelle was feeling really terrible about the whole thing which was understandable. Isabelle kept on trying to retrieve the video but she wasn’t still able to get it. She began doubting if master Wilson would give her a second chance to prove that Miranda was just pretending. ******************Master Wilson walked into Miranda’s bedroom later that evening. Miranda upon sighting him appeared to be morose. “Sorry about what happened earlier” master Wilson thought it right to just apologise on behalf of Isabelle for their baseless accusations. “I’m
Chapter 136The next weekend, Sebastien and Isabelle arrived at the Wilson’s mansion again. They were sure that with the evidence they had now, master Wilson wouldn’t be able to come up with any excuses for Miranda.Isabelle made sure to cross check that the videos were still intact despite being sure that she had saved the videos on the computer. Isabelle just kept on checking out of instinct because she still found it surreal that they had managed to catch Miranda on live camera. “Okay, let me see what you have managed to gather,” Master Wilson said, after they explained to him that they had gotten concrete evidence. Miranda stood at the top of the stairs, her heart racing within her chest as she eavesdropped on the conversation Isabelle and Sebastien were having with master Wilson.Miranda watched as Isabelle brought out a small shiny substance and she immediately knew that it was her ring!She couldn’t believe that she was so careless that she didn’t think of the fact that they
Chapter 135“Until you come with proper evidence, I do not believe all that you have spoken of” master Wilson said with a tone of finality after they had spent almost thirty minutes explaining the past occurrences they have had with Miranda.“But, grandfather! Why do you even have so much trust in her?” Isabelle questioned agitatedly.“We even have evi—“ Isabelle was trying to say when Sebastien cut her off. “We will be back when we have enough evidence and by then, I believe you wouldn’t have any more reasons to doubt us” Sebastien said, they had initially come with the intent of showing master Wilson the little evidences that they had, but a Sebastien thought it would be better to keep the evidence away from master Wilson till it was solid enough that they won’t be able to come up with an excuse when it is finally revealed.Isabelle fixed Sebastien with a questioning gaze, wondering what the sudden change of mind was all about. Sebastien stood to his feet, “master Wilson, we shou
Chapter 134Isabelle was so disturbed at work the next day because she had gotten a text from Violet very early that morning. Violet had complained about Miranda sending her a message, requesting for her assistance. Violet said Miranda didn’t mention the form of assistance she needed, but she added a threatening message warning Violet that she would face severe consequences if she refused the offer. Or tries to avoid her further. At the time Violet was mentioning this to Isabelle, she hadn’t replied to Miranda’s message and Isabelle wasn’t sure if she would have replied now. Isabelle placed a finger on the bridge of her nose as she drew in a deep breath. Isabelle was instantly filled with guilt as she realised that Violet is going through all these now because of her involvement. Maybe if she hadn’t accepted to become the head of department, Violet wouldn’t have been dragged into all this mess. It was Friday, and the last day of the week. So, Isabelle made up her mind to visit mas