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The Billionaire Pauper CHAPTER 108
PREPARATION FOR THE CEREMONYAs the designers were done with their work, a new van arrived in the house.Grandpa had invited a set of caterers to come cook some food and snacks that would serve as a dinner treat for the distinguished who were going to be present at the ceremony.As the eve of the ceremony approached, the caterers arrived at Grandpa Roland's house with a flurry of activity. They brought in boxes filled with fresh ingredients, sparkling silverware, and gleaming pots and pans. The kitchen quickly transformed into a bustling hub of activity as the caterers set to work, their aprons tied neatly around their waists.Grandpa Roland, with his wise and kind demeanour, welcomed the caterers with a warm smile. "Thank you all for coming to make this day extra special," he said, his voice filled with gratitude. "I trust that you'll create a feast that will leave our guests in awe." He said with a smileThe head chef, a tall and jovial man named Chef Henri, stepped forward. "It
The Billionaire Pauper CHAPTER 109
ITS TIME TO GO NOWGrandpa, after getting all the teams in position, left the hall to the side of the mansion that contained the apartments.Evening was approaching, and there were only a few hours left for the ceremony to begin.The master of ceremony had already arrived and was being addressed by the event planner.Grandma went to his apartment and went to his living room. He called Reuben with his telephone and talked to him about the time he was going to arrive with Annabelle at the mansion." Hello grandpa, how is it going over there.?" Reuben asked as soon as he answered the call.His voice seemed to be in a whisper." Yes, we are done. The workers are done working, and all the various teams have arrived. There are only a few hours left before we start.The master of the ceremony had already arrived, and very soon, the guests would troop in too,
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HOLD ON WHILE I GET ITReugen answered the call and placed the phone to his earIt was the voice of an old man." Good evening, sir. I am the chauffeur driver, I'm here now." The voice of the driver came in the line." Alright, we will be with you in a few minutes," Reuben replied." Okay, sir, I will be waiting for you," the driver said, and the call dropped.Reuben dropped the phone and picked up his shoes." The chauffeur is here. We should be ready to go now," Reuben exclaimed as he began putting on his shoes.Annabelle was done dressing up.She picked up her handbag and went back to stand in front of the mirror. She looked at her image in the mirror with admiration.Reuben put on his shoes and came to stand side Annabelle in front of the mirror.Annabelle looked at Reuben's image." You look explicitly handsome," Annabelle exclaimed." Thank you, sunshine. I'm scared you are going to draw so much attention at the ceremony. You are looking so elegant," Reuben exclaimed." Nope, w
The Billionaire Pauper CHAPTER 111
THE AGENDA FOR THE EVENTIt was the day for the grand ceremony of the Brooks family.Grandma Anderson and Louisa were preparing to attend the ceremony.Louisa was eager to attend the ceremony in order to see who the heir actually was. The heir of the Brooks family had been kept a secret from the public eye.What they heard about him was that he was such a handsome young man who lived a low profile life. The Brooks family had done all they could to keep their heir's identity a secret.Now they were about to unveil him to the whole world and make him the new ruler of the Brooks family.Grandpa Roland was stepping down for the heir to take over from him.Louisa had been longing to see or have an encounter with this young man.Ever since she heard of the existence of the heir, she had dreamingly fell in love with the young, unknown man.She had tried all she could to get to see the
The Billionaire Pauper CHAPTER 112
I'M REALLY NERVOUS NOWITS TIME TO TELL THE TRUTHReuben and Annabelle sat at the back of the chauffeur as the driver drove at medium speed, heading towards the Brooks mansion.Reuben was a little quiet in the car, although Annabelle was a little expectant of what would happen during the ceremony.He, however, had chit chats with her and looked like he was concentrating on their conversation, but deep down, he was lost in thoughts.Once again, his thoughts were all about the outcome of the news he was about to break to Annabelle within a few minutes.He was looking at Annabelle in the face, looking at her smile. In some few minutes to come, Annabelle's smile might turn into tears.Maybe tears of joy, or maybe tears of pain or regrets. Whichever the case, she would soon cry.But Reuben hoped her tears would be that of joy.He sat down in the car, although he was talking to Annabelle, he was not in the car, he was already in the mansion anticipating the arrival of Annabelle. Annabelle
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I'M NOT THE MAN YOU KNEW ALL ALONG Reuben followed the driver as they walked out of sight of Annabelle. The driver stood aside and saluted reuben.Reuben nodded and continued the journey alone.He walked to the door of Grandpa's study and knocked." Come in," Grandpa responded from inside the roomReuben opened the door and entered." Hey, you are here," Grandpa said with a smile.Reuben nodded and smiled back."Have a seat, boy," Grandpa said.Reuben sat on the sofa right opposite Grandpa. " You look so nervous. What's the matter? Have you told her yet?" Grandpa asked as he noticed that reuben was not carrying a happy face" No, not yet, I am actually kinda scared about this, I'm not sure how she will take it," Reuben saidGrandpa gave out a hearty laugh." Now my brave and fearless boy has now fallen in love. He is now contemplating on taking a brave step," Grandpa said amidst laughter.Reuben kept his anxious face.He knew his grandfather was only making fun of him.Grandpa Ro
The Billionaire Pauper CHAPTER 114
I'M NOT WHO YOU THINK I AMI AM RICH"I don't understand you, Reuben. What are you trying to say? What do you mean by what you just said?" Annabelle asked, trying to get Reuben to look at her.She knew if Reuben looked her in the eyes, he could not pull the prank on him, and he would not lie to her." Annabelle, I'm serious here. Yes, my name is Reuben Brooks. But I am not a beggar, I am not poor, and I have not been poor all along.All I did was to put you to a test, " Reuben said in a serious tone.Annabelle looked confused. She looked at reuben. " I don't understand . Putting me to a test? But you never knew me when I saw you sitting by the gates. Why then are you putting me to a test?"" That was exactly what I was trying to mean. It was a general test. When you helped me by the roadside. It was the first stage of the test.Then staying with you was another stage of the test"Reuben saidAnnabelle frowned." I can see you are only trying to pull a fast one on me. Since you
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WELCOME TO THE FAMILYAnnabelle kept mute and listened attentively as Reuben spoke to her.She was surprised about what Reuben was telling her. Annabelle waited until reuben was done speaking before she spoke."So you mean to tell me that all that we have been through together was all intentional.All that you claimed to be from the street and all that was to get to see if I'm suitable for you. " Annabelle asked in a serious tone." Yes, we just wanted to know if you are indeed in love with me. And you have proved to me beyond all reasonable doubt that you are the one for me." Reuben replied in response to Annabelles' question." Hold on. One at a time. Now, if all was a plan, how come you took up all your responsibilities from your workplace and never slacked for once?" Annabelle asked." I grew up on the streets, but I was formally educated. I hold first-class degrees i
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