Chapter Ten: First Step.
WEARING white scrubs, Paxton was sitting in a swivel chair inside his clinic. He’s in the hospital and busy writing the prescription for his patient.
“Here’s what you should take for your skin allergy. Don’t forget to wash the affected area before putting in an ointment. The antihistamine should be taken once a day,” he said.
“Thank you, Doc!”
As soon as the patient stood and walked out of the clinic, Oliver, Paxton’s assistant walked inside with a folder in his hand.
“Good afternoon, My Lord! Here’s the information that you’re asking for.” Oliver propped the folder on his desk.
“Thank you! Have a seat,” he replied.
He quickly opened the envelope and took out the files inside. He quickly saw Darius Lavigne’s profile before he looked up at Oliver.
“What did you find out?” he asked. Then scanned the profile that he was holding. All the details regarding Darius are in the file…
“Mr. Sylvester was right, he proposed to Grace Cartier, your cousin before the incident but your family doesn't like him for Grace,” Oliver replied.
Paxton smirked. “Who would want a boastful son-in-law?”
“That’s true, My Lord. He kept on trying to court Grace but your cousin declined each time he tried. I didn't know if that was all the reason… but we should dig into it more,” Oliver added.
He nodded and read all of the details in the file. “Wait, it is stated here that the moment Darius take over the ownership, Lavigne’s net worth grew higher by over 18% within just a year? That's odd.”
“I also noticed that, My Lord.”
He lifted up his head to Oliver. “Find someone who can do a job for me.”
“What kind of job, My Lord?”
“Someone who could apply in Lavigne’s Realty Company so we could spy inside. We need to investigate further so I can pull him down just like what I prepared for ten years.”
Oliver nodded and then stood up. “I’ll do that, My Lord. I know someone who can do the job and also, we can trust.”
“Good, bring him here as soon as possible.”
“Alright, My Lord!”
After Darius pulled out his 15% investment to Marshall’s H&R, Paxton decided to start his plan on pulling down the Lavigne family. Upon his investigations regarding the horrible arson of their family’s mansion, Lavigne and Marshall's family were the nearest suspects. The police stated that the fire started from an electric appliance inside the mansion that explode due to overheating and the water sprinkles didn’t work because it was stocked for too long. It ended that way but Paxton didn’t believe it. The water sprinkles are maintained by the maintenance. And he clearly remembered that there are about ten or more men came inside their mansion after the fire started. He wants to come out as a witness to the investigation before, but his godfather stopped him. Sylvester knew that the Cartiers has an enemy that they need to find by themselves without the help of the law and police.
Marshall's family had linked to Cartiers before the incident, it was due to a family business. But the Lavigne family is more capable of doing it because they are their competitor when it comes to business. Lavigne family has tried to merge with the Cartiers over and over but the Cartiers declined because of the Lavigne family’s attitude. They are naturally born boastful just like Darius Lavigne.
“How was your day?” Lorelei asked as soon as he entered the room inside their house.
After three weeks of being always together, they started to get busy with their jobs. Lorelei has a position as a manager in Marshall’s H&R. It wasn’t that high, and she should be in a higher position by now but for Lorelei, it was all fine. She wants to work hard before reaching the right position for her which Paxton oppose.
“It was fine, how about you?” he asked.
Lorelei smiled at him but it didn’t reach her ears. “I am…”
“I know you’re not. What’s bothering you?”
She shrugged. “My brother Levi, kept on insisting to divorce you. Darius is still on it and he just couldn’t stop bugging my brother even though he already pulled out his investments to our company.”
Paxton rolled his eyes. “That guy is really persistent.”
“Yeah… I was just thinking… maybe you could try to prove yourself to my brother so he won’t be bothered by the fact that I rejected a billionaire man.”
“What do you mean? I’ve already tried my best to prove myself. It was him who doesn’t see my efforts.”
Lorelei smiled shyly. “Yeah… you’re right.”
He knows that Lorelei is provoking him to reveal his true identity. She’s curious, he can see it all over her face. To invert her worry, Paxton leaned towards Lorelei and kissed her on her cheek which made her blush.
Lorelei quickly covered her face with her palm and smiled. “What was that for?”
“For trusting me, babe.”
Lorelei is a kind woman, he can’t see anything wrong with her aside from the fact that he was easily fooled by other people that even her family fooled her. Paxton has been suspecting about it ever since, Lorelei seemed out of place inside the Marshalls…
The next day, Oliver came to his clinic with a man with a simple look. He was wearing a business suit, he bowed in front of Paxton.
“Good day, My Lord! It’s a pleasure to meet you!” The man said after bowing.
“What’s your name?”
“Amiel Hilton, My Lord!” he replied.
Paxton nodded and hand over a pair of eyeglasses to him.
“What is this, My Lord?” he asked, curious.
“Once you enter the Lavigne Realty building, you should wear that glasses. But make sure that no one noticed that wasn’t ordinary eyeglasses.”
“Sorry, My Lord, I don’t understand…”
Paxton flashed a smirk on his lips. “That eyeglasses has a hidden camera. Make sure to use it better.”
Chapter Eleven: Expensive Suit.PAXTON was sitting on the balcony while browsing through his iPad. He’s studying all of Darius’ assets, investments and everything about his source of income. But then, it is still questionable. How could Darius gain billions when he only has Lavigne’s Realty Company, a small company offering internet providers, and investments? He was so sure that Darius had an underground business… Tomorrow, Amiel will apply as an IT technician in their IT department. He quickly switched the screen to a funny video on social media after the door through the bathroom opened. “What are you doing? You’re still working at night?” Lorelei asked.He shrugged then smiled at her. “No, I wasn't. Just watching funny videos on my iPad.”Lorelei didn't doubt his reason, she walked on the balcony and glanced at his iPad before she sat down in the Acapulco chair in front of him. “I have been thinking these days,” Lorelei said. “Hmm, what is it?”Paxton grabbed the glass of whis
Chapter Twelve: The Other Way Around.DARIUS was stunned. No one has ever talked to him the way Paxton did! And it irritated him! He clenches both his jaw and hands into fists. Gritting his teeth, the moment Paxton sat down on his swivel chair, he glared at him.“I bet you can’t pay $800k just for a suit when you can't even afford to buy for yourself!” he yelled.“I’ll pay. But on one condition, you must take off your suit and throw it into the garbage right now.”His eyes widened. “What the—are you saying that you want me to go home naked?!”Paxton shrugged. “That’s your choice. Go home naked or you can wear my trashy suits. You can choose one in the cabinet.”“Are you insane?!” Darius couldn’t help but feel mad at him even more.But even though he was fuming mad, Paxton remained a straight face. Darius came here to find something that he can use to humiliate Paxton but it seemed like it came out the other way around. He was the one that was humiliated by Paxton!“What are you waitin
Chapter Thirteen: Theodore Myers.“OH? Did you know each other?” Red asked in a surprised reaction, pushing his acting skill to the edge just to make it more natural.Theodore glanced at Red. “He’s Lorelei’s husband, Chloe’s cousin…” he replied.“Damn, I didn't know… he’s my college best friend, we just meet again so we went here,” Red said then called a waitress to get them a drink.Paxton was just silently looking at Theodore who couldn’t even look at him because maybe, he was afraid that Paxton would tell Chloe about what he discovered. Then Theodore snapped, why is he here too, anyway? This is not a proper place for a reunion!“Did Lorelei know that you’re here?” Theodore asked, trying to divert the attention from him.“Bro, you’re engaged. Why are you here too?” Red said.“I’m not talking to you.”Red faked zipping his mouth and shifted his attention to the waitress who just got back from getting their orders. He seemed to be enjoying the tension between Theodore and his Boss, Pa
Chapter Fourteen: Cheating Issue.THE night’s calming with the bright stars at night. Paxton was sitting on the balcony, drinking his favorite whiskey with his iPad in the other hand. Lately, he has been here every night to think. Lorelei was already sleeping while he couldn’t sleep so he decided to stay on the balcony and browse on his iPad.Suddenly, his phone rang. After he glanced at the screen, he immediately slide the answer button. It was Red.“Hello, Boss? Have you seen the news on social media? The reporter had already posted the photo and it went viral by now!” he said, excitedly.Paxton leaned back on the chair he was sitting on before he opened his social media account to see the link that Red sent to him. “Yeah, I’m seeing it now,” he replied. “Good job, we’ll see what will happen to him.”He smirked while reading the article regarding Theodore Myers. It is still blind item but there are lots of people who already known that it was him since it isn't hard to guess.“That
Chapter Fifteen: It Must Be Paxton.OLIVER went inside a black Nissan Sentra as soon as he saw what was happening in the Night Bar that Theodore owned. They used a simple car to make sure that they would not attract people.“My Lord, it is confirmed. The police are currently raiding the strip club,” Oliver said.Paxton slowly nodded, then looked outside the car to see the policemen that went outside the Night Bar with the staff of the strip club. They were in handcuffs. They are not wearing police uniforms, perhaps they are undercover tonight that's why no one noticed them.“Who called a complaint to the police?” he asked.“Upon my investigation, their Night Bar has been under surveillance since about a year ago. The police can’t gather enough information because of how clean Theodore worked in this Strip Club. But there’s a worker inside who sent a complaint earlier. It was the woman in the photo that was posted on social media. The reporter didn't blur her face.”“That’s bad…” Paxto
Chapter Sixteen: Underground Business. “I DON’T have another woman, Lorelei. You should sleep now, we will talk about this tomorrow.” Paxton tried his best to be calm even though he’s already burning inside. He doesn't want to tell Lorelei everything about him, especially now that he just got started from his plan. “I will go back to our house tomorrow if you don’t tell me your secrets!” That’s what Lorelei told her before he convinced her to sleep. That night, he made up a story to cover up his identity. He didn't know when Lorelei saw his cars but he knows that Lorelei might suspect his identity after seeing them. The next morning, he greeted Lorelei with breakfast in bed. A toast, hangover soup and tea to relieve her hangover. Lorelei was glaring at him when he put on the bed table in front of her. “I remembered everything that I told you last night. You should tell me why you have lots of expensive and limited edition cars and… why aren’t you sleeping with me? Was the re
Chapter Seventeen: Too Expensive.“WHY do we have to buy a suit? I have lots in our house.” Paxton said right after they went inside the Mall. When he came back to the Villa, Lorelei was there waiting for him. He was about to rest for a while because he knows that they have to go to a family dinner tonight but Lorelei quickly caught him and dragged him out of the Villa only to end up here in the Mall; to buy a suit that will fit the family dinner tonight.“When did you last buy a suit? Don’t you hear people humiliate you because of how you dress?” she asked. “It hurts me whenever they talk about how cheap your suits and clothes are.”“It’s fine with me,” he said. Paxton looked down to the suit he’s wearing. It's an old and cheap black polo and ripped jeans. His shoes aren't that pricey either. Before he started this out, he didn't dress up like this. This was all just a part of his plan, to make sure that no one could think of his identity. If he wore his limited edition suits, his
Chapter Eighteen: Traumatic Experience.“HOW did you know Lady Fuchsia?” Lorelei couldn’t help but ask Paxton while they were driving all the way to the hotel where their family dinner will be held. Paxton glanced at her before he turned back his attention to the road.“She’s my patient…” he replied“Patient? She called you, My Lord!” Paxton shook his head and continued driving, not minding what his wife was trying to point out. “She's just my patient, Lorelei. Don’t tell me you’re jealous?” he laughed, playfully.“No, I’m not. But if she's your patient, why does she call you, My Lord instead of Doctor?”“Everyone calls me that, and Lady Fuchsia does want to address me the way my people do,” he replied.Lorelei kept on asking him over and over until they arrived at the hotel. While Paxton kept trying to change their topic so that she wouldn't ask for more. It wasn't like he wanted to lie to her, it was just that, he wasn't ready yet.The five-star hotel was great and the staff was