Chapter 78In the quiet aftermath of the party, as everyone retreated to their homes, I found myself in my father's room, engaged in a discussion over drinks. A sense of pride radiated from my father as he looked at me, his voice filled with admiration. "I am very proud of you, son," he said, a genuine smile gracing his lips. "You truly are my son. You have no idea how happy it made me to find out that you won the contract. Alex is a notoriously calculative and difficult person to please. I can't help but wonder what you did to earn his favor." As our words floated in the air, the room seemed to be filled with a mix of satisfaction and curiosity. The dim lighting cast a warm glow, enhancing the intimate atmosphere as the conversation continued.my father's voice maintained its tone of fondness and intrigue. He leaned back in his leather armchair, taking a sip from his glass before speaking again. "It takes a certain level of skill to win the approval of someone like Alex," he mused,
"Did I have one?" I hummed as gentle chuckles washed over me."Nope, I didn't because the marriage was still on." I finally let him out, his face tinted with dissatisfaction and glimmers of hope."How faithful my son is, I guess I will love to see you go out with someone." His tone was mixed with determination and vulnerability."Dad, what are you talking about? Go out with someone?" My tone is neutral but probing. I couldn't dig into the fact that he's just trying to set me out on a date, or maybe just my illusion."Yes, I will like you to go out with my friend's daughter, you don't have to worry, she's of high standards like yourself. She's into business and also has such a tight schedule that her father has started to get worried that she needs to settle down. I think she'll be the right choice for you" I watched him speak, as though it were annoying that he's trying to match me with someone."Is that a matchmaker or what?" I clarified, my tone laced with a hint of frustration as I
"I'm glad you don't have any feelings for me," she says, her voice carrying a touch of relief and a hint of vulnerability. Her words hang in the air, creating a delicate moment of sincerity between us. As she continues, her tone shifts, becoming hopeful and optimistic. "We can be friends, chat buddies, and business partners," she suggests, her voice filled with enthusiasm for the possibilities ahead. Pausing, she extends her hand, a gesture of trust and camaraderie. I find myself captivated by her sincerity, gazing into her eyes for a brief moment before slowly nodding my head in agreement."Nice meeting you," I say, my words falling softly into the space between us. As she turns to leave, a gentle smile dances across her lips, leaving a trace of warmth in the air. "I hope I didn't hurt your ego by saying you aren't my type?" she says, her voice gentle and tinged with a touch of playfulness. In that moment, a sharp intake of breath lingers in my throat, threatening to betray the flic
I couldn't help but be curious about his proposal "Let's meet tonight. We can talk about that; I will drop the location immediately I drop the call." I finally let out, and he chuckled, and I could imagine him nodding affirmatively on the other end of the line."Okay, Mr. Chairman" he said, his words mixed with a hint of hope and reassurance. I hang up the call and make sure to drop the location before shifting my attention back to Cinderella."Hope everything is okay; you look really stressed" she said, sipping some wine. I give her a light smile."It's nothing urgent; where did we stop? Business right?" I inquired, and she nodded."But I think we can catch up some other time; something urgent came up" she let out."That's not a problem; it's nice meeting and spending time with you." We shook hands as we both walked out of the restaurant together. Getting outside, I see Mike and her PA chatting randomly. I chuckled dryly upon getting there."Ma, you are done" her PA asked, and she no
Arbert stared at us harmlessly. "I am going to analyze everything I find out these past few days" He cleared his throat, and I couldn't help but kill my curiosity, as they had taken a hold of me."Mr. Clinton is a criminal; he killed his stepbrother for the family wealth, making it look like an accident" he explained, carefully taking his words with a neutral voice."I don't get you; can you explain better? I have been with that family for five good years, and I didn't hear of such a case. Are you sure you aren't giving us the wrong information?" I demanded, trying to be sure if he wasn't going to drag me into a mess. He chuckled dryly, a small smile laced on his face."I am sorry about that; I wasn't supposed to laugh in a case like this." He tried addressing his attitude. "You can continue" I let out. "It's a deep secret that neither his wife nor his daughter knew about it. Mr. Clinton is a very big cheat who has committed many crimes in the past and covered them up with his influ
"But then, I'll have to inform Cinderella about this," I say with a smirk, fully confident in her ability to help. Mike looks surprised by my decision. "Did you think getting Cinderella involved is the best thing to do?" Mike asks skeptically. "Did you think she'll understand?" I nod my head, not entirely certain, but still holding onto my belief in her. "When are you informing her?" Mike asked, his voice tinged with concern as he furrowed his brow. "As soon as possible," I replied, a sense of urgency evident in my voice. I saw Mike nod his head, understanding the importance of the situation. Retrieving my phone from my pocket, I fumbled for Cinderella's number, a mix of anxiety and determination coursing through my veins. "Hello," Cinderella responded, her voice soft yet filled with curiosity, "Cinderella speaking, who am I speaking with?" Her innocent reply caused me to scoff, a bitter and ironic reaction given the circumstances."Didn't you save my contact?" I asked, my tone ti
I chuckled when I heard her question. Of course, I know there's no way I could escape her questions, and not that I was trying to do it, anyway. Mike sighed deeply as he stared at me. "I was married to Susan, his daughter," I didn't see any reason why I should hide it anymore since I was already caught. I didn't see the need to waste our time, anyway. Her eyes narrowed, her face was laced with shock. "Are you kidding me? How can you go on a date with me knowing that you are married?" She retorted, and I shrugged. "It's not something serious. More of a contract marriage," I stated, and he scoffed. "she asked me to do this with her five years ago when I was still trying to find a good life for myself" I narrated making sure to be transparent in my explanation. "She and her parents really treated me with so much despite, and for fact that she cheated on me despite our agreement so I had to leave the marriage, but now that they found out about my identity, she has refused to sign the
"I can't believe I almost believed your words," I say, my voice tinged with disbelief and a hint of skepticism. The realization sets in that Mike, who was possibly toying with me. A wave of doubt crashes over me, and I can't help but wonder if his intentions were simply to retaliate for what I said to him earlier. As the words leave my lips, a scoff escapes from him, a clear display of his contempt. His response confirms my suspicions. "It's obvious," he says, his voice laced with an air of superiority, "that you're blind to the truth." Anger instantly surges within me, tempting me to lash out, to deliver a well-deserved punch in response him. But, with a deep breath, I manage to suppress the urge, restraining my emotions for the sake of composure."How can you say that to your boss?" I ask, a mischievous smirk playing on my lips as I await his response. The question hangs in the air as I anticipate his reaction, curious to see how he'll handle the subtle challenge I've thrown his