Vanessa stared at the picture in disbelief. It was indeed Byron. He now lives with the Armstrongs and didn't think to tell her?Maggi had a smirk on her lips. “Don't you think it's safe to say that I won the bet?”Vanessa scoffed. “With just a picture? Quit dreaming, sis.”“Oh yes, I'd dream all I want on his bed while…”Vanessa cut her short, “That can only happen in your dreams.”Meanwhile, the auction was about to start when Grandma pulled the lady in charge of organizing the event to the back of the stage.“How foolish can you be?” She scolded, pacing back and forth. This was a disaster, how could this be happening now of all times?Not after spending almost all the money she had on this auction. If she hadn't spent so much, she was sure all members of The Mighty Four wouldn't attend or even the powerful men and women she had invited.The lady lowered her head, “I'm so sorry, Madame, he was involved in an accident on his way here.” The lady said in a pleading tone.She didn't expe
“Do I look like a beggar to you?” Grandma Jane scoffed. “Don't you?” Byron retorted, marching her energy. Grandma Jane frowned. Byron seems to have developed a sharp tongue over these few months. “How dare you?” “Jane, I didn't see any young man outside. All are sophisticated young men from the wealthy clan. No one will be willing to be the face behind The Mask of Honor.” He added, “Not even Liam, his body structure is nothing close to Byron's. Your grandson's chest is as dried as a coconut without water.” With that, he and Byron turned to leave. Jane clenched her fist and pushed the lady aside, her tears were beginning to annoy her. “They are going madam, it's almost 10pm already. What are we going to do?” Jane gritted her teeth. “Well I should be asking you, you fool.” As Larry and Byron walked further away, she raised her hand to check the time on her watch. She had delayed her guests for an hour. “Grandma, they are leaving.” Samantha said in a low voice. Their fa
“One million for The Mask of Honor?”“Is the bidding for The Mask of Honor? Or for the man himself?”“It's obvious, can't you see how hot that man looks?”“This war is definitely not about a mask!”Maggi's action stirred a murmur in the crowd.But Byron on the other hand frowned upon hearing the auctioneer's words.He never signed up to go for an evening date with anyone! This wasn't their agreement.Meanwhile, Samantha and the rest of the Armstrong family weren't pleased with what they were seeing.“Samantha, what is your daughter doing?” Grandma Jane asked.Maggi knows better than to bid against the daughter of Lord Dee, their business partner!“Aunt Samantha! One million? Is that not Byron I see? She's willing to throw one million dollars just to get dinner with that pauper? What a disgrace.”Liam's words stirred laughter within the Armstrongs. Only they knew the face behind The Mask of Honor was Byron.The atmosphere became intense as other ladies gave their best to bid higher tha
Byron smiled and picked a toothpick to enjoy the beef in front of him.Bianca had changed from her wedding gown to a white short body hug dress. It was a simple and classy dress, fixed to dance and walk freely with.As she got back in, she noticed Byron picking the beef with the toothpick in his hands.She scoffed and walked over to him, “I didn't think you'd make it here.”Byron sipped his wine and said, “Why do you think I was given an invitation card?” Bianca snapped, “Hey! You were only invited just to witness what you could never do for Maggi! I thought after the huge mess you created for The Armstrong's last night, you'd make your disgusting face scarce.”“Just like your face?” Byron asked.She had no manners! He left because it seemed the competition between the two ladies didn't seem to end.“Nice confidence.” Bianca said, her tone lensed with sarcasm. “Sit tight and watch what you'd never have even if you were to sacrifice yourself to a beggar; that's wealth, influence and p
At the wedding, the host spoke into the mic and said, “Let's hear a few words from the newlyweds.” Liam and Bianca walked on stage arm in arm to give their speech. Liam smiled and stared at the crowd, “To All the gentlemen and ladies here, I wanna say a big thank you for attending this beautiful day of mine. I'm honored. I and my wife here appreciate your presence. From the depth of my heart, I say a very big thank you.” After a round of applause, Liam handed the mic to Bianca. Bianca showed her gratitude not just with her words but also by showing the ring on her finger. “First of all, I'd love to say thank you to everyone for attending our wedding. I love this man so much, this ring on my finger is not just the sign of a new beginning, it's a sign that nothing would ever come between us.” The crowd clapped and cheered on as she continued, “I know of a man here, his name is Byron Smith most of you might know him. He doesn't know what the word love is and most especially, he
Maggi brought her phone out and tried to call Grandma Jane and tell her of the sudden development but she her phone wasn't going through. if only she was here!It now dawned on Liam why Joanna accepted his proposal so easily. And why she brought different people from her company to join Armstrong Group. He had blindly fallen into her net!She wasn't really into business, her aim was to get him red handed and kick him out and take over Armstrong Group.Joanna had lied to his face without considering how he'd feel about the whole lie she said just so she could kick his ass out! What was more painful was the fact that he fell for everything! He never felt she was acting up or even pretending all this while.Liam who was now burning with anger turned to face her right in the eye. “You're a sick woman if you think you can kick me out of my grandfather's company! Jokes on you if you think you can.”Joanna tilted her head with a wry smile, “If so then prove yourself to the guests.” She said
“Then why did you drag the file?”“You should have allowed her to read the full file!”“If you were so sure of yourself you shouldn't have dragged it!”The guests were flabbergasted to the core that they threw different words at Liam who felt tongue-tied. This was extremely entertaining for both Byron, Carol and Joanna.Joanna couldn't help but laugh. “Kindly advice? Don't take my advice. Continue with your marriage.”Liam had completely lost it. Even The rest of the family had no idea he was plotting this.“Answer the crowd, Liam! Is it true?!” Bianca demanded.Liam hissed. What is the use in trying to pretend when Platinum Enterprises had kicked him out of his own company? Bianca was the least of his concerns right now.“If you're not normal, try and pretend and let me be!” She can see that he's in deep shit. Now's not the time.Bianca's head buzzed. Liam's response was enough to tell what Joanna just said was true. Liam actually never loved her?A sense of hopelessness washed over
“Please, is there a problem?” Samantha pulled Maggi behind her. How did the cops get to know her daughter's full name? “Are you Margaret Armstrong? I'm asking, who is Margaret Armstrong?” The leader asked again, his voice filled with terror. “I am Margaret Armstrong,” Maggi moved behind her mother with a brave look, “Is there a problem? How can I help you?” Samantha tried to pull Maggi back out of fear but Maggi was already out. “Information reaching us that you've got what belongs to us, not just that, you've been accused of collaborating with the enemy to carry out an unlawful crime. Kindly come with us for further interrogation and investigation.” He explained and moved over to Maggi. The people around gasped in shock. Working with the enemy? Has their family really been cursed to have all this going on in one day. But the ones who knew Maggi knew she wasn't troublesome. Two of the Armstrongs damsels chorused, “Collaborating with the enemy?” Samantha shook her head and