Mockery To Millions

Chapter 06

Meanwhile, in the heart of the bustling cityscape, where the echoes of ambition reverberate against the rich tapestry of life, Damian is rescued mere moments after his tragic assault. He is later identified as the son of a prominent tycoon, a powerful figure in the business realm, at the local hospital where the air is thick with tension and whispered prayers. His parents, consumed by a fervent desire for vengeance, grapple with the heartbreaking reality that their beloved son has lost his memories; the only echo that remains in his fragmented mind is a resolute conviction never to trust women.

As the sun sets on the horizon, casting a golden hue over the bustling streets, Damian's transformation unfolds. He ascends to become the almighty multi-trillionaire, Damian Blackwell—an enigmatic figure whose name is synonymous with ruthlessness and power. In this intricate dance of fate, he evolves into a formidable villain, feared and revered, commanding respect in a world that thrives on ambition and rivalry. His journey, marked by shadows of betrayal and the scars of the past, weaves through the fabric of society, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of power and influence.

 Jeline had just concluded filming her scenes for the day and was en route to her residence. As the lead actress, she enjoyed the privilege of arriving on set at her leisure. . . and she had promptly insisted that her scenes be filmed without delay so she could depart. The crew, understandably disgruntled, found themselves powerless to challenge her. After all, she was the quintessential diva. Should they provoke her ire and she chose to abandon the production, it would spell dire consequences for them all.

"Miss Anderson, your uncle has requested that you return to the family estate as soon as you finalize your filming," her assistant Lena articulated as gently as she could manage. She was acutely aware of the volatile temperament of this woman. Once provoked, it would spell the end of her employment. Lena was determined to avoid such a fate; she desperately needed to retain this position. Despite Jeline's appalling nature, the remuneration was undeniably attractive.

The smile that graced Jeline's face instantly vanished. What could those individuals possibly desire from her? They invariably disrupted her peace whenever they sought something. Indeed, they were the most despicable people one could encounter. Merely because they had expended a few thousand dollars to support her upbringing, they believed they possessed a claim over her, that they could dictate the course of her life. Yet, she was now a mature woman with her own aspirations; if they presumed they could manipulate her as they did in her youth, they were gravely mistaken.

She would demonstrate otherwise!

  Jeline raised her face and looked at her assistant who was driving the car. Then with a very cold and detached voice she said. "Do I have to go there? What do those people want from me any way?" Her uncle and her cousin, those people were literally the worst. They even contacted Lena, it was only because they wanted to use her. They only remember that she is a member of  their family when they want something from her

 Lena gulped. She had expected that Jeline would say something like this. But she knew that she had to convince her or she was going to be in some really serious trouble. She had to convince Jeline to go to them. "Miss Anderson you have to go! Your uncle said it was really very important. It said it had something to do with you getting married!" Lena said. She was not supposed to tell Jeline this because she had only over heard them talking about it on the phone, but she was hoping that it will get her to go to  their place.

 Jeline froze for second. Her marriage? Her uncle had already told her that he would help her get married to a really rich man. For anyone who was looking on it would seem like he was helping out his niece but no. . . he was only doing it for himself. He did have a daughter but he would never use her. He doted on her too much. His company was on the verge of bankruptcy. The only way to save his company was a business marriage. Since he did not want to use his daughter Jeline was the next choice. He only wanted to use her as some sort of bargaining tool.

 However Jeline had her own plan. Since they want to give her a marriage she was going to go along with it. . . but she was definitely not going to help them! She was going to make sure that they pay for what they've done to her! She would play along and get married but they are definitely going to regret  their decision! "Alright, let's go to the Anderson's family house" Jeline told Lena.

  Taking out her phone, Jeline typed in a name on her search engine. The name was Damian Blackwell. Immediately she typed in the name his picture came out. Jeline was satisfied by what she saw. He really was handsome, and he was the CEO of Sorian Group. . . one of the top ten companies in the country right now. This was exactly the type of man that she needed. She is definitely going to get this man to fall in love with her! Even though they were rumours that he was a cold hearted jerk that had no feelings at all Jeline was not bothered. She was sure that she will be able to get him. She had her face after all. Her face, that had gotten her everything that she had today.

 Carrisa was standing outside the hospital room. She really wanted to go in to see her grandmother but they were doctors inside treating her. They said that she could not go in until they was done. Carrisa was already shaking with fear. Her grandmother was the only family that she had, if she died now, she would be all alone in this world. Even if they did not have anything they were still together. She wanted it to remain that way.

 Carrisa was still sulking in her thoughts when she felt someone gripped her shoulders from behind her. She turned sharply and saw her best friend Rita looking at her. She fell on Rita and started crying immediately. "Rita, what am I going to do? My grandmother, I don't know what is going to happen to her. They won't let me go inside to see her. I don't know what I'm going to do if my grandmother dies Rita. I don't know." Carrisa cried.

  Rita hugged her friend tightly. She really felt sorry for her. She should not be suffering like this. Why does her friend have to have such a hard life? She and her grandmother had struggled so much to get Carrisa through high school, just as she was about to get into acting college she fell ill for the first time. Carrisa used her tuition and got her grandmother through that first stage of her sickness. After that there was no way for her to go back to school. She had to give up her dream to become an actress and work as a waitress in a restaurant to make and meets for them. And now, her grandmother fell ill again. It really was pitiful.

 "Don't worry Carrisa, everything is going to be okay. Your grandmother is going to be okay. She won't die. She still has to see you achieve your dreams and become an actress. She still has to see you live a happy life. So she is definitely not going to die. You just need to calm down. Let's wait for the doctor and what they are going to say. Don't worry too much okay? I'm here for you" Rita said. Even though she was comforting Carrisa, Rita felt really doubtful. She was already old and now she falls sick, will she survive it?

 Carrisa looked at her friend. How she wished the words that she was telling her was true. Her grandmother was going to see her achieve her dreams, will she even be able to achieve those dreams? She did not know anymore. She already gave up the one opportunity that she had, so she decided to just go along with the flow. But deep down she still wanted to be an actress. Even if her grandmother lives, will she be able to do that?

 "Rita, do you really think that my grandmother will be okay? I don't want her to die. I won't be able to live on if something happens to her. So please tell me Rita. She is not going to die right? What you said, it's going to happen right?" Carrisa asked. Even though she really wanted to believe those words she knew that they might not happen. She just wanted to comfort herself. She needed strength to hold on.

  Rita was going to say something to Carrisa when the door opened and a doctor came out of Carrisa's grandmother's ward. The both of them ran to the doctor immediately. Carrisa was the first person to speak. "Doctor, what is going to happen to my grandmother? Is she going to be okay?" Carrisa asked. She really could not calm down. Her grandmother had raised her up alone after all. Without a father and mother she did her best to raise her up. She can't die now.

 "Yes doctor she is going to be okay right? Nothing is going to happen to her right? Tell us what is going on with her right now! Why are you so quiet? Is it really bad?" Rita was the one who said this. She was starting to get really angry when the doctor did not say anything to them. She had looked at the expression on his face. He looked really sad, like something bad was about to happen. Now she was just as scared as Carrisa.

 "I'm really sorry but your grandmother's situation is quite serious this time Carrisa" the doctor said. He had already treated her the first time when she got sick and so he knew Carrisa and Rita quite well. He really felt sorry for this young woman. She had suffered a lot in the past five years. But unfortunately it was not about to get easier for her. It was about to get even more difficult for her. This time her treatment was going to cost more than it did last time.

  "Your grandmother's condition is much more serious than last time. She has a tumour growing in her head and she needs a surgery as soon as possible. But it's not going to be cheap. Her treatment is going to be even more expensive than last time. I'm really sorry Carrisa but if you want to save your mother you will have to raise fifty thousand Us dollars in the shortest time possible" The doctor said. It was a hefty sum and even almost impossible for Carrisa but it was the only way.

  Carrisa almost fainted but Rita held her quickly. What did she just hear? Fifty thousand dollars? Where in this lifetime is she going to get that ammout of money from? She still had the student loan that she was paying off. She had taken it out and used it for her grandmother's treatment. She was still paying that off. And now she has to raise that ammout of money or her grandmother is going to die.

 "Doctor. . how. . . how. . is that really the only way to save my mother? If I don't come up with fifty thousand dollars my grandmother is going to die right? The only way for me to save my grandmother is if I come up with fifty thousand dollars in the shortest time possible right?" Carrisa asked. She wanted to confirm. What is she going to do? How does her life and up getting more and more twisted?

 The doctor nodded his head. It really was the only way. He felt sorry for Carrisa but there really was nothing that he could do for her. It was a private hospital not a charity organization. And he was just a medical doctor. He still had to answer to the higher ups. So even if he felt sorry for Carrisa he could not help her. "Yes Carrisa. You have to come up with the money from the surgery if you want your granmother to survive this time" the doctor said and walked away from them.

 Immediately the doctor left, Carrisa turned to her friend and started crying. Why on Earth is this happening to her? Where will she get the money? She was sure that even if she sold herself she won't be worth much. "What am I going to do Rita? I really don't want my grandmother to die. When am I going to get the money from? I really don't want her to die" Carrisa said still crying.

  Rita could only pat her back to comfort her. She could not even say anything.

  Jeline was standing in front of her uncle, Peter and his son Fred. She had a big smile on her face. Between the three of them, they knew the smile was fake. They never liked each other anyway. Even though they had made it seem like they were the perfect family in the eyes of other people, they were miles away from being a family. Jeline really hated her uncle and his son. . . and they hated her just as much.

"Jeline, my dear. I have exceptionally delightful news for you! I learned that Damian Blackwell has returned to the country just a few days ago. I am scheduled to meet with his grandfather tomorrow. Subsequently, we can commence preparations for your union with him! Do you recall our previous discussions? Once you are wed... you must assist us!" Peter declared. He harbored a profound disdain for this woman. Were it not for his daughter's obstinacy and her unwavering refusal to entertain the notion of her arranged marriage, he would not even deign to engage with Jeline.

  Fred gritted his teeth. He really hated seeing Jeline in his house but he knew that he had to put up with it. She is the one who is going to marry Damian Blackwell anyway. And then the fate of  their company will be in her hands, he had to be nice to her, at least until he could save  their company. "Yes Jeline, you are getting married soon, please remember to help our Jaquar Enterprises as soon as you get married!" Fred said.

  Jeline sneered in her heart. These people were really something. Just as she had expected, they wanted to use her. They had never spoken to her this way before. But since they need her help now they are suddenly so nice. What a joke! She suddenly had an idea. She knew that her uncle and cousin could not stand people going against them. She wanted to annoy them, as a little pay back

  "Help Jaquar Enterprises? But the last that I heard the company is facing bankruptcy. And besides, even if I do get married to Damian Blackwell, it's just an arranged marriage? Why will he help the family of a wife that he probably married against his wish? I just think that he is not going to happen" Jeline said.

 Fred got up at once. "Hey you! How dare you say that?! You should know that we are doing you a favor here!"