Heir Of The Blackwood Legacy

Chapter 5

Felicia Feathering’s mother glared at Mark, her eyes blazing with anger. "You're refusing to help us? After everything we've done for you?"

Mark stood firm, his jaw set. "I'm not going to help you manipulate and use me for your own gain. And I'm certainly not going to help you secure a contract that would only further your interests."

Felicia Feathering’s mother turned to her daughter, her voice cold and menacing. "Felicia, you need to divorce this man. He's not worthy of our family's name. If you don't, I'll disown you."

Felicia Feathering turned at Mark, with pleading eyes, tears streaming down her face. She didn’t want to lose Mark, more than she didn’t want to disappoint her mother.

"Please, Mark, help us. Just this once. I'll do anything."

Mark shook his head, his heart heavy with sorrow. "I can't, Felicia. Your mother is behind my lack of success, and I won't play into her hands. She's only looking out for herself, not for us or our baby."

Felicia’s mother sneered, her eyes glinting with malice. "As long as I'm living, Mark, you'll never have success. You'll never be more than a poor, struggling husband. And if you don't do as I say, I'll make sure you regret it."

The tension in the room was palpable, the air thick with unspoken threats and unmet promises. Mark knew he had to protect himself and his family from Felicia’s mother's grasp, but he didn't know how.

The day ended with an unresolved conflict.

The next day, Felicia had planned to go secretly and connect with this company her mother solely wanted to get a contract with, hoping she could decide with the owner.

Felicia Feathering, who was desperate to save her family and her marriage, made a secret call to The Blackwood Enterprise, expressing her interest in the coveted contract.

She had no idea that she was speaking to her own husband, Mark, who was now the owner of the company.

Mark, surprised to hear his wife's voice on the other end, recognized an opportunity. He had been looking for a way to test Felicia Feathering’s loyalty and business acumen, and this was the perfect chance.

"Hello, Felicia Feathering," Mark said, his voice calm and professional. "I must say, I'm surprised to hear from you.”

“Sorry I had to call you through this line, I know that you might be busy with one or two but I need your help.” Felicia’s voice sounded out desperate.

“My help?” Mark joked.

“Yes, due to the recent developments in our company, we need to sign a contract deal with yours so our company won’t have any pitfalls here and there.”

There was a brief silence that Mark wanted to badly tell Felicia that he was the one and that he was going to help her, however, he had to keep his cool.

“And What makes you think you're qualified to secure our contract?"

Felicia Feathering, unaware that she was speaking to her husband, launched into a passionate pitch, highlighting her skills and experience. Mark listened intently, impressed despite himself.

"Very well, Felicia," Mark said after she finished speaking. "I'll give you a chance to prove yourself. But it won't be easy. You'll need to go through a series of tests and negotiations, and if you succeed, the contract is yours."

Felicia Feathering’s heart raced with excitement. She had no idea what lay ahead, but she was determined to succeed.

"What kind of tests?" she asked, her voice steady.

"You'll find out soon enough," Mark replied, a hint of a smile in his voice. "But be warned, Felicia. The challenges ahead will push you to your limits. Are you sure you're ready for this?"

Felicia Feathering took a deep breath and steeled herself. She was ready to do whatever it took to save her family and her marriage.

"I'm ready," she said, her voice firm.

Mark chuckled, a low, husky sound. "Very well, then. Let the game begin."

And with that, he cut the call.