“You made it,” Charlotte said with a bright smile.Nathan swallowed. She had told him earlier at the mall that she was going to show up at the fest but he wasn’t expecting her to appear right in front of him. “Have a seat please.” He said.She quickly went for the chair opposite him.Mike pulled out his phone and was soon busy with it.The square was getting busier as various dignitaries kept trouping in while the hosts were acknowledging them.“I hope I’m not bothering you,” Charlotte said and flipped her straight hair. She was wearing a red ball gown and had red long gloves on that made Nathan think she looked like the England princesses of the 18th century.He shook his head. “Of course, you are not bothering me.”She smiled and then cleared her throat loudly, pondering on the next line to throw at Alex. All Charlotte wants is to build an acquaintance with Alex Alcantara so she had promised to take any opportunity she gets to engage him in a conversation.“I’m surprised you came ea
Hose Luis placed his hat on the table and arched a brow. He was staring intensely at Nathan. Nathan felt his ferocious eyes like blades cutting through his skin. He took time to look at the man. Hose Luis's blonde hair was jelled back and was tied into a ponytail. He had a scar on his left eyelid and his brown eyes were malicious.It then dawned on Nathan that the mafia lord was trying to figure out who he was. Nathan felt uncomfortable and quickly turned away. “You are the heir to the Alcantara empire right.” Hose Luis spat with his eyes rolling all around Nathan.Nathan confirmed with a nod and an insecure smile. “Excuse me,” he said and turned around. Before Mike and Dr. Lance could blink, Nathan was already leaving the table.Nathan was about to head for his table when he caught a glimpse of Avery. She was going through her phone. Avery was seated alone at one of the VIP tables. Nathan quickly walked up to her.“Hey!” he waved ta her.She quickly lowered her phone to her lap wit
The mayor then invited some special guests on the stage for a photograph session with Kelvin, the new youth ambassador. The outgoing ambassador also went to the stage and shook hands with Kelvin.Mike walked up to Nathan and whispered. “That should have been your position. I’m suspecting foul play here.”Nathan gave Mike a dry smile. “It doesn’t matter. It’s all for the good of the millionaires club."“I hope so,” Mike replied after a sigh.The excited Kelvin was smiling like a star as more dignitaries make their way to the stage to take pictures with him. His parents joined the group on stage and he couldn’t be more proud.Mike was more irked when the mayor requested that the newly appointed youth ambassador be given a standing ovation.“We don’t have to stand if we don’t want,” Mike told Nathan.Nathan chuckled. “That’s okay. We can as well stand.”Mike let out a frustrated groan.After a few congratulatory messages from the special guests to Kelvin, everyone got back to their table
“Are you guys ready?” Larry demanded after Nathan and Avery got into the G-wagon. He adjusted the front mirror and fixed his hands on the speedometer.Nathan waited for Avery to slip into her seatbelt before he gave Larry an approving nod. Larry started the vehicle and soon, they were hitting the road.Nathan turned to look at Avery. She was seated right beside him and was going through her phone. He began to wonder. Should he start a conversation? What if she paid more attention to his features and ended up figuring out his identity? He sighed and turned to look at the window on his side.Before heading out, Nathan had told Mike to cover up for him at the event and call him when it was necessary. It was pertinent that he meets up with the hoodlums face to face. Meanwhile, Jackson had already taken one of the range rovers to meet Don and the culprits.Larry wheeled the car to Wells Avenue.“Drive down to the last estate on the block,” Nathan instructed Larry.Avery turned to him with
Nathan stared intensely at his reflection in the large dressing mirror right in front of him. He was wearing black plain trousers with a white long sleeve cotton shirt and a black silk tie. He had straightened his hair, making it fall backward. It was time to be Nathan Smith after spending the weekend as Alex Alcantara. Nathan sighed and went for his briefcase. Larry was already at the garage waiting for him. It was a few minutes to 8 am and he knew Dory was going to be on his neck if he shows up late. “Dory!” Nathan muttered under his breath and dashed out with a mischievous smile. He remembered the priceless expression she displayed when he kicked her out of his G-wagon as Alex on the day of the anniversary. Nathan made his way out and was assisted with the case by Larry. He stepped into the vehicle and threw his back against the car seat. Larry turned to him with a chuckle. “Ready to face your cunning boss?”Nathan was seating beside Larry in front. “She might rain curses at m
Avery rolled her eyes around the menu card. She had been holding onto the card for about five minutes and was yet to come up with a comprehensive lunch. She sighed and slapped the card on the table. She had left home about thirty minutes ago, hoping to get some air but right now, she was still as bored as ever. Avery folded her arms across her chest and began to wonder when solitude began to bother her. She had been that way all her life and had never cared about a thing but now, she was starting to grow bored. She went for the menu card and continued why Nathan never called her. Even if he didn’t make it to the fest, he would have at least texted her and that way, she wouldn’t have to keep her hopes high. Avery lowered the card to her chest, pondering why Nathan seemed to be absent in all social events where she needed his company the most. First, it was the millionaire’s party, and now, Rockville Fest. She sighed and finally decided to have some chicken soup. She exhaled, dete
“Fine!” Avery agreed with a sigh. She turned around and aimed for Nathan’s apartment. Nathan grabbed his briefcase and went after her with a smile. He opened the door, turned on the lights, and ushered her inside. Avery stepped into the living room marveling. “You changed everything?” she was willing her eyes around the room. Nathan slowly slammed the door behind him and gave his forehead a delicate scrape. If he tells Avery that Kelvin ruined his place and he was forced to change everything then it will spring another issue. He placed his briefcase on the table. “Yea. I’ve always wanted to alter the setting.” He said with a nervous smile. Avery moved to the paintings glued on the wall by her right. “This doesn’t look like mere altering Nathan. You transformed the entire place and it looks way cooler.”Nathan smiled. “The gold paint is cool but I’m glad you maintained the earth-like rug.”“While you are checking out the new setting, I’ll go get changed,” Nathan said and strode
Dory got to the door and expertly shut it. She moved to her desk and sat. “Sorry, you had to wait out there for a while. I was attending to someone.” She apologized and cleared her throat loudly. The man took off his dark spectacles and began to fondle the gold ring on his left finger. I had a meeting but managed to come here because you said we couldn’t talk about it over the phone.”Dory positioned her hands on the table and looked him in the eyes. “We are planning some sort of coup. You want me to blab about it over the phone?”The man gave a dry smile. “How are things going around here anyway?”Dory tightened her fists. “It’s fucking pissing me off.” She gave the table a tight slap. “Careful, tigress. You need to calm down.” Her guest advised. She tightened her fists again. “You don’t know how this shit stresses the hell out of me. A while ago, I had to stroke the ego of a boy who’s barely twenty years old because he’s got the backing of Alex Alcantara.” “Well, for now, I’ll