Johnson already prepared the write ups and gave instructions to the tech people to go ahead with the publications. Ric sat still in the vehicle deep in thought, he was about to make a grave decision and at what cost?Did he really care as much about Aaliyah or was his deal with the Gullathova family that solid to cover him if he brought himself to the public?Ric was contemplating deeply, he had to make a quick decision. He received a notification on his phone and when he checked it, it was a publication on the engagement status of the Milano group President.The Internet was in chaos at the time, comments and reactions were already flying about and everyone wanted to know who the lucky lady was.Just then Ric's phone buzzed again and this time, it was a message from Lord Gullathova.'The risk you are about to embark on is one that comes with dangerous consequences. The Gullathova family will keep their part of the bargain regardless but you must protect Aaliyah at all costs.' This m
The vehicle moved fast and another parked right in front of it."Get in the car immediately!" The voice of an older man commanded.Ric and Johnson had managed to obey the command immediately and vacate the vehicle the rode in without questioning the man that gave the instruction. The driver steered the car away, those on the attack oblivious of the exchange, he let the wheel stir itself but he was not fast enough to jump out of the vehicle into the nearby grass area before he was hit by a bullet and an explosion occured.It was a close call and miss but what bothered Ric was how Lord Gullathova was just in time to save him.He had a lot of unanswered questions and his wedding to Aaliyah was just a few days away.It didn't take long for the Internet to be flooded with pictures of Ric's Mercedes that was in flames with the body of the body guard and the driver in ashes. News media houses were already giving their opinions and thoughts some said the Milano president was completely burnt
In all his supremacy, Ric was lacking in a lot of areas, his family and friends were unable to benefit from his influence. Ric made a personal decision to change it."What else Sir?" the vice president asked the very distracted Ric as he sat behind his large desk lost in thought."Mr Maximillano!" She called again jolting Ric to consciousness."Say," Ric was stunned but he maintained his composure and responded very calmly."I was asking if there is anything else you would have me do." She asked again."No," Ric's response was short and abrupt and the vice president knew that she was no longer welcome in his office so she excused herself and left him to himself.The day dragged and Ric returned home exhausted."Are you going to just lie lazy? Tell me how today was." Damon took it upon himself to bug Ric as usual.Infact, the reason Damien had gone to the room to trouble Ric was because he was really concerned about Ric and the fact that he still had no job to the best of Damien's know
Ric reiterated because the woman that spoke was not company he was willing to accommodate at the time, he could deal with her in the presence of her family members but she was a pain to him in person.The person that spoke was Roxanne, Aaliyah's cousin and the man that accompanied her was her husband.Roxanne was being adamant to Ric's response. For a moment, the staff contemplated what to do ; Roxanne and her husband had been long time customers of the restaurant as they often patronized the former and already had Value cards."Sir, are you with Miss Roxanne?" The disturbed waitress asked Damon who had initially placed the other for the table, completely ignoring Ric.Damon heaved a sigh and looked at Ric for a response. Damon had no intention of coming between Ric and his new family to be by law so he was at a crossroad on the side to take."The table of five is fine." Roxanne said overriding the veto power the waitress had given to Damon to decide the tune of the music. "I bet he
The Salvatore family heir can handle this bill, right? Roxanne reflected as she watched Aaliya kiss Ric on his cheek as a greeting and relax with her friends.Aaliyah and Ric had agreed to act like they were in love to avoid unnecessary attention and questions from friends, family and the media. They already had their perfect story of how they met and fell in love.Love had to be the only logical explanation to which the young mistress of the Gullathova family was marrying a young man with an unpopular surname.“You look pale. Are you okay?” Aaliya asked with concern, unaware of the game going on in the background. “Glad of you to join our little charity!” Roxanne exclaimed, spiteful and almost shouting. "I suppose, darling. The heir to the Salvatore's estate wouldn't mind feeding an extra mouth.” Aaliya frowned and raised her brow as she turned to face Lisa. Lisa shrugged, implying that she knew nothing about what was going on. Roxanne's husband, Reynold, gave her a forced smile
Camille was shocked when he heard Ric's order and he did not blame Reynold for declining and walking away. If he was in Reynold's shoes, he would have done exactly the same thing.He would not indulge in such a petty game of millions of dollars even if he had the money yet Ric played about with several hundreds of millions of dollars like he was ordering drinks in the thousands of dollars.Camille was both stunned and impressed, he wondered who Ric really was.Damon on the other hand swallowed hard mirroring Aaliyah’s concern. Damon had joined in the game earlier but he had not expected Ric to take it this far.Sometimes Damon wondered if he really still knew who Ric was."You did not have to order extra three bottles that is a lot of money." Aaliyah complained to Ric but Lisa and the other ladies beamed with smiles. They liked a man who was willing to spend in the hundreds of millions and never
Damon took the details sensing that Frank didn't want to make the transfer the money himself and sent it to Camille.When Camille received the money in his account, he was shocked.Had Frank not said that the three would split the bill?Instead Damon had already transferred half a million dollars to his account. Enough to foot the bills and leave a lot if extra. "You sent half a million dollars?" Camille could barely contain his excitement, not only was Ric a rich man, he also had rich friends that could throw money about."He did?" Frank frowned slightly and feigned ignorance.When Lisa and the other girls heard the figure, they wished they had joined in the contribution so maybe one of their accounts would have been used but it was too late to opt in. The bill was already cleared by one man."It's actually—" Damon started but Frank interrupted him."Nothing right? I know it's no big deal for you but still." Frank communicated with his eyes and Damon put the pieces together, Frank
Back at the table, Ric's phone beeped with a notification after the man dropped the call.Ric read through the message in his mail through his smart watch and didn't touch his phone, he didn't take action immediately rather, he sat in his place and sent a text to Frank.Ric knew that someone was watching him so he rather sat in his place and looked around not giving them the satisfaction of seeing him react to a phone so they could not single him out."Thank you for the treat, I will leave first, I have to drop Lisa off before heading home." Camille said rising to his six feet three length.Lisa and Camille did not live in the same house despite their relationship. Camille did not live in his family's mansion, he had his own rented apartment were he enjoyed his freedom."We should really Thank Reynold and Roxanne for their kind gesture," Ric mocked and everyone l