Leonard stepped into the hotel with his hands within his pockets. Immediately James sighted him, he ran towards him holding his arm. "Who invited you here?" James asked angrily. "I did," A voice sounded behind him. James turned around and Amelia folded her arms behind him. "You did? Why? Don't you know that he's not wanted anywhere around us? What's wrong with you Amelia?" "Nothing's wrong with me dad. Leonard is a friend of both I and Emily and since Emily's friends are around there's no harm in inviting him over," Amelia replied. Rosalie walked towards James and held his hand. "Honey, let's not create a scene here. The guests are watching." Collins who was exchanging pleasantries with the guests, looked around and his eyes met with Leonard's who was staring at him with an expressionless face. He let out a smirk and walked towards him. "Hey uncle, don't kick him out. Let him have the luxury of what it's means to attend a luxurious engagement ceremony like this," Collins said wi
"Destroy every damn thing!"Bang! Bang! Burly men walked into the venue with clubs, scattering everywhere. Popping up the balloons and destroying the decorations. The guests began to run away while screaming. James was filled with shock as he watched them destroy the decorations in the hall. Collins exchanged worried glances with his father, who swallowed hard upon seeing some men dressed in suit walking behind the burly men. "Fidelis Parker, the nerves of you!" One said. James was utterly confused and so he walked towards them. "What are you doing? Stop this!" "Mister, we have no business with you only him," One pointed at Fidelis, who broke out in cold sweat. James turned around to look at Fidelis who was too dazzled to speak and glanced back at them. "What do you mean by that? You're distorting an engagement ceremony!" "Get out of the way!" They pushed James away to the floor. "James!" "Father!" Rosalie and Emily ran towards him to help him up. Leonard crossed his arms
Leonard walked into the house looking exhausted. He heard some whispers and sighs of someone crying and decided to walk slowly and quietly so as not to be heard."So father actually gave the position up to Melvin after all you have done? After all the stress you went through" Catherine said with a sniff."Yes darling, but I'm not worried after all we are all Marshalls and it doesn't really matter who handles the contract all that matters is that we won the contract," Shadrach replied with a sad smile."But you got no credit for what you did. It's not fair, father's being unfair to us. I will go now and speak to him," Catherine said, wiping her tears and standing up.Shadrach held her hand, stopping her. "No, don't. The decision was actually for the best because if I had been given that position, I would not be able to spend time with you like I do.""Besides, if you go there now, you'll only get bullied and I wouldn't like that."Catherine sniffed, tears welling up in her eyes. "You'r
"No! I'm not going anywhere. I came here to get this done with and I'm not leaving here until I'm done with it!" Saying this, he ran towards the unguarded doors. "Hey! Come back here!" "Dad!" Victor and guards ran after him. The guards caught up with him and held him down. "What's going on here?!" A voice sounded in front of them. The guards suddenly stood at ease with utmost respect etched on their faces while still holding Melvin down. Victor stared at the man before him, finding his aura peculiar and very intimidating. This man's features were very daunting and also domineering. He was the famous Don Bosco! He finally had the chance to see him face to face. "Uhm, sir." Don turned to look at Victor who was visibly shaking. "Yes? Speak up!" Victor flinched under the authoritative sound of his voice. "Well, I…I and my father came to see you concerning the contract that your signed with our family but we were stopped by the guards seeing that you never requested to see us."
The Marshall's Residence."Dad, they are here," Melvin announced, staring at Shadrach with malice.Chandler turned around. He was full with rage as he stared at Leonard and his father. "Shadrach, what is this I hear about you?"Shadrach raised a brow in confusion. "What are you talking about father?""You're trying to play dumb right?"Shadrach shook his head, still confused. "I still don't understand father. Did something happen at the company?"Leonard folded his arms behind his back and stared at Chandler. He had a knowing gaze in his eyes. Just as he had guessed, it was about the contract."Wasn't that contract for the family?" Chandler asked."Yes father. It was.""Oh I see."Melvin walked towards Shadrach with hatred in his eyes. "All because of you, the contract has been cancelled. Who asked you to sign on behalf of the family?! Are you even part of the family?!""Do you know what that has costs us?""You have lost the contract?!" Shadrach asked, wide eyed."Yes!" Melvin yelled
"Leonard, can you actually believe that father apologized to me? It just seems so unreal," Shadrach said a wide smile.Leonard glanced at him from the steering wheel and sighed heavily.Shadrach noticed and asked, "Leonard, what's wrong? You have not spoken a word since we left the villa. Is anything the matter?""Dad, don't you think that apology seems fake?" Leonard asked.Shadrach raised a brow. "What do you mean by that?""Just like you've said, it's seems so unreal. I haven't proven my innocence yet, no evidences to show that I wasn't involved in the scandal. Grandpa can't just suddenly decide to apologize to you over his past behaviour towards you, it just doesn't seem right to me."Shadrach chuckled slightly. "You're just been paranoid. I'm sure your grandpa has forgotten all that now, all that matters is that he has finally recognised us as family once again.""You sound so certain," Leonard said, looking at him."I am. Father is someone who is pride filled, he wouldn't apolog
The Everett's Residence."Emily, please open the door, you can't stay there forever," Rosalie said, knocking at the door.James sighed deeply and said, "Emily dear, I know we have hurt you deeply but we finally learnt our lesson. Please don't lock yourself in there forever, it won't solve anything."Amelia took out her phone and dialed Leonard's number. "Where are you now?""Okay, I'm coming now."Amelia glanced at her parents, shaking her head, she went downstairs. Almost immediately, she arrived with Leonard." What is he doing here? " James asked, looking at Amelia with a pissed face.Amelia ignored him and shouted, " Emily, Leonard is here to see you. You had better come out now, he's here with some hot dogs. "Amelia smirked as the door knob turned.That did the trick. Emily opened the door slightly and her head popped out from the door. Her eyes were swollen from crying and were red.Her face was smudge with makeup as mascara formed a long line from her eyes down her cheeks. He
The Don was scribbling into a document when Shadrach and Melvin walked in."Good day Don," They both greeted.Don dropped his pen and looked at them. "I remember you two, what do you want from me?"He looked at Melvin. "I thought I told you the contract has been terminated so why did you get your brother to come here with you?"Shadrach exchanged glances with Melvin."He's the managing director of our company and he is supposed to be in charge of the contract. We are very sorry for the negligence on our part," Melvin replied.Don raised a brow. "Your apologies mean nothing to me actually, I have already cancelled the contract which was breached and I am waiting for the compensation or else we will take it forcibly.""Mr. Don, can't you consider your decision? That company is our family's only means of livelihood, if it's taken away from us, we could be ruined," Shadrach said."There's nothing I can do Mr Marshall. Policies are policies and rules are rules and we must abide by them to