“Sheila, can you tell us who the person who helped you is and your supposed partner?” Mr Hockings asked as Sheila looked at her mother and Max before sighing. She stood up for not knowing how she would break the news to her dad.“I guess it's now or never,” Sheila said, standing in front of her parents. “Dad, mum, I can't tell you two who the person helping me is because it is supposed to be confidential. He doesn't want to be revealed but I can tell you guys who my partner is,” Sheila said.“Okay. Go on. Tell us who this partner of yours is,” Mr Hockings said.“You all know him very well,” Sheila paused for a second. Her dad was about to respond when she threw the bomb. “It's Keith Thompson,” she announced as the world went still.“What?” Her father shouted. Mrs Hockings panicked. She knew her husband was going to lose it.“Hear me out dad,” Sheila said, raising her two hands up to stop her father from getting up. She knew it was going to be war if he stood up. Max just stood there w
After eating, Sheila helped her mother with the dishes. Her mother kept throwing glances her way.“Can you stop the boring holes at the side of my head? It's making me feel uncomfortable. Just say what you want to say,” Sheila said, not even boring to turn to look at her mother. Mrs Hockings just gulped, clearing her throat.“I just wanted to know if you're okay,” she said as Sheila hummed.“I'm good. I mean I've been better,” Sheila said as Mrs Hockings nodded. “Is that all?” Sheila asked.“What?” Mrs Hockings asked, swallowing hard.Is that all you wanted to say mother?” Sheila asked.“No, I still want to talk to you,” Mrs Hockings summoned the courage to talk to her daughter.“There you are. Come on. Let's have it,” Sheila said, looking at her mother briefly before going back to what she was doing.“Sheila, why don't you stop this pursuit of revenge?” Mrs Hockings said as Sheila paused but continued what she was doing. Mrs Hockings saw this as a good sign to continue. “I really do
Max went outside as he sighed, bringing out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket. He took one out, putting the rest in his pocket as he lit it, placing the cigarette in his mouth and lit it up as he puffed, releasing the smoke out of his mouth. He was lost in his thoughts when someone cleared his throat, bringing him out of his thoughts. He turned to see Abraham's secretary, Adam standing there and giving him a disapproving glare. Max turned to the man and smiled.“Need something from me?” Max asked, throwing the remaining cigarettes on the ground and stomping on it with his boots.“Smoking isn't allowed here. I do not want to see you in the act next time,” Adam said as Max's smile turned to scoff. “And aren't you supposed to be watching Sheila Hockings right now?” Adam asked as Max gave a little chuckle. He was truly amazed. Everyone in this house was truly stocking up their ass.“I'm sorry, Mr Adam but I don't think you get to tell me what to do. I've been assigned to a task and tha
“How long have you been standing there?” Keith asked, pausing what he was doing to give her his undivided attention. She simply just shrugged, sitting down opposite him.“Like 30 minutes,” she replied as he chuckled softly.“You've been standing there for 30 minutes and you didn't bother to come in or say hello. Was I that handsome that you were in a trance?” He asked teasingly as Camila rolled her eyes smiling at him.“You look tired and stressed. Are you sure you're going to be okay?” Camila asked, worriedly as Keith looked at her nodded.“I will be okay. I just need to finish some of these projects,” Keith said, looking at the documents on the table. Camila curiously took a peek at the documents.“I thought you were only working on the Anderson project?” She asked as he looked at her.“No,” he said, stressing his word. “I have other projects I'm working on. I wish to not waste any time. Immediately I secure the Anderson project, I'll go after these. Their location is good for busin
Thanking him for being around her daughter. She showed so much attitude that Max didn't know how to dismiss the lady. They exchange numbers and she kindly asked Max to send a picture of her daughter at the ball. While she was lost in her thoughts, her phone pinged. She quickly rushed to check if it was Max and indeed it was him. She gasped, marvelled at what she saw. Her daughter was so beautiful. She couldn't believe she wasn't near her daughter to dress her up like the princess she was but she was a little grateful. Sheila looked stunning. She ran her fingers across her daughter's picture, looking at it with longing and then she was reminded about her time with young Sheila. It was truly remarkable. Sheila would always cling to her for everything but now her daughter couldn't even hug her. It was as if she was a pain in her daughter's life and she sighed detestfully.“What is making you sigh?” Mr Hockings said at her back, making her jump. She turned around happily going to meet hi
The party started and Sheila was already feeling bored. She didn't want to be here. She could use a little bit of shopping and going to her favorite restaurant but no, she had to spend it here. It was more of a business meeting than a party. She joined the women thinking it would have been better than standing idle, but the women were the worst. They talked about nothing important other than who's the richest man, how much gift he could afford to get for them and who is more hot and sexy between the men. She groaned inwardly as she felt disgusted. “Are all the women like this? Shameless and out of character,” she thought as she zoned them out, looking around the party. She noticed that the people who attended Abraham's party were not just ordinary people. They were people who screamed money, wealth and power. They were not people to be trifled with. Each of them were powerful in their various departments and could destroy the lives of anyone who they seemed fit. “How did Abraham come
Sheila smiled before properly facing the woman.“This bitch asked for it,” Sheila thought to herself. “What's your name again? I think it's joy right?” She asked as the woman smiled victoriously as she gave Sheila the attitude thinking she put Sheila in her place. “I'll give it to her. She's brave,” Sheila thought, giving joy a look over.“Yes, it's joy. You've got something to say?” Joy asked as other women looked keenly to see what was going to happen.“Actually, I do have something to say to you but I'll tell you if you answer this one question for me,” Sheila said as joy became self aware.“W…why? Why should I answer anything you have to ask?” Joy asked as Sheila just smiled sweetly. “After all, it's just a harmless question, right guys?” She asked as other women supported her. She turned to joy smiling. “It's okay. You don't have to answer if you are scared,” Sheila said as joy was seen contemplating if she should answer Sheila.“Do not fall for that sweet smile she's giving you.
“Come on, Miss Hockings. You of all people know that the other competitors have no chance against Corner and Thompson. So, please answer the question,” another man said.“Well, Abraham is a lion. He's the king of this jungle. I don't see anything stopping him from winning. Thompson is just an amateur when it comes to the game. So, with that being said, Abraham would win. If you don't believe me then let's stake your money. Let's have a bet,” Sheila said as the men marveled. Abraham just gave Sheila a nod as she scoffed inwardly. “I'm not on your side. This is to save my head,” she thought.“Miss Hockings, you play bet?” Another man asked.“No, but for Abraham, I'm willing to. So, if you know that Abraham isn't going to win, don't be scared to stake your money,” she said, confidently. “50 million dollars,” she stated as the men looked at her and then Abraham as he laughed.“Guys, don't look at me. You all caused it for yourself,” Abraham said as some men who didn't believe Abraham woul