The grand interior of the living room at the Fairfax mansion exuded an air of elegance and sophistication. Adorned with ornate chandeliers and exquisite antique furniture, it reflected the opulence and refined taste of the Fairfax family. Sunlight filtered through the tall, arched windows, casting a warm glow on the Persian rug that sprawled across the polished hardwood floor.
Mrs Fairfax exuded an air of authority, her demeanor poised and commanding.Logan took a deep breath, steeling himself for the difficult conversation ahead. With each step he took across the room, the weight of his foster mother's medical expenses pressed heavily on his shoulders.As he entered the living room, Logan's eyes fell upon Mrs Fairfax, sitting regally in an armchair near the crackling fireplace.Logan's face shows that he was heavy with worry and concern, he had come to seek assistance from his grandmother-in-law, Mrs Fairfax. Logan's foster mother's life hung in the balance, with a hefty hospital bill adding to his distress.With his heart pounding, Logan mustered up the courage to approach Mrs Fairfax, hoping she would be willing to lend him the substantial sum of $900,000. "Grandma, I want to ask for a favour from you." His words mean't nothing to Mrs Fairfax, she pretended not to hear him. Logan knew she was all ears."He continued, grandma, my foster mother's life is a stake and I need money for her hospital bill I would love if you to borrow me money." Logan said hoping she should at least day something, but no worf came out of his mouth. For more than ten minutes Logan stood waiting for her reply.Just then he realised how his wife Maya had warned him earlier not to ever approach her grandmother for any favour at all. 'grandma would never pay you no attention.' it kept ringing in his ears as he stride out if the living room. Mrs Fairfax laughed coldly as she saw Logan leaving."You have the nerves to come ask me for favour, when would you start to pay back? When you don't even have a day job." Mrs Fairfax muttered with a hint of disdain on her face.Before she could complete her sentence Logan was already outside the mansion, he was set to go look for someone to lend him the money. It wasn't long his phone beeped, it was a text message, the sender name was typed in bold mother in-law.The message reads:'Meet me at uptown cafe, lets discuss about the money you want me to lend you. Don't keep me waiting, I have important things to do unlike you jobless graduate.Rosalind, Maya's mother saw Logan requesting for money from Mrs Fairfax and she knew fully well that there was no way her Mrs Fairfax will agree to lend someone like Logan some money. She took the opportunity to do what has been on her mind for long.'Okay I will be there.'Logan replied immediately without thinking twice. He however began wondering why and what transpired that his mother in-law has agreed to lend him money.Logan at once stood and walked out of the gate. When he left the mansion he had no idea where he was going but now he has direction. Logan contact was saved as: useless son-in-law on Rosalind's phone. It was typed in bold.Juliana, Logan's foster mother became sick and she needs intensive medical care but the hospital that admitted her is demanding a huge sum of 900 thousand dollars to commence treatment.Logan couldn't afford to lose her. For all these years Juliana have been his backbone, ever since he lost his mother. She toiled so heard to provide everything he needed. Juliana worked at least three jobs in other to see him through university.Logan would do anything to provide the money for his mother's treatment even if it means being humiliated by his mother in-law, Mrs Rosalind Fairfax.Soon he arrived at the cafe, Rosalind began raining insults on him. "How dare you keep me waiting? And I warned you against it but as a good for nothing person you didn't hid to it.""I invited you to a very nice cafe but you didn't have the decency to at least put on a neat clothes or even comb you hair. You are just a good for nothing human." Rosalind cursed."I am sorry mother." Logan said apologetically, at this point he would do just anything to get the money he needs for the surgery."Don't you ever call me mother again! I am not your mother, I can't give birth to a fool like yourself." Rosalind sounded the warning, her voice accentuated anger."I am sorry for upsetting you." Logan said apologetically once again, but on a normal day he will still add mother in-law at the end of his apologies but in other for her to lend him the money, he behaved himself.As they sat on the chair Rosalind couldn't stop but feel disgusted at Logan's appearance, he wore a worn out clothe and his hair was unkept."When will you stop disgracing my family!? Enough of this nonsense. Here!" She stretched her hand and handed him a paper."It's a divorce paper, mother! who is it for?" Logan asked, a hint of confusion flashed through his mind."My daughter won't be happy with you. She now has a wealthy suitor. Bardot knights, the heir to the knight's family. Bardot has come asking my daughters hand in marriage, and am certain that it will be the best choice for Maya."Logan was disappointed at what Rosalind is trying to do, he was shocked into silence. "So I am asking you nicely, Divorce my daughter and I will lend you the exact money for your mother's hospital bill." Rosalind said.As Logan processed Rosalind's demand, he became very annoyed. "No! I wouldn't do that, I love my wife and she love me too, I am sorry that wouldn't happen." "I can never sell my wife for money, she is so dear to me."Come on mother! Maya is not a commodity, you don't have to sell her off like that, I wouldn't sell her not even to you her mother not to talk of some rich guy from nowhere."Some rich guy from nowhere? Logan, did I just hear you say a rich guy from nowhere? Bardot knights has a name unlike you, a dog from the trash. Since your graduation from the university what have you achieved? You are the guy from nowhere and my daughter deserves better." Rosalind screamed curses on Logan attracting other peoples attention to them.Logan graduated from the university with first class he studied mathematics and statistics. After his graduation Mr Fairfax Employed him and later had him marry his granddaughter Maya, Rosalind's daughter.He became a live-in son-in-law, Mr Fairfax Married Maya to Logan because he appointed her as his replacement. Mr Fairfax saw potentials in Logan so he found it reasonable to do so. Logan is capable of helping Maya run the company when she finally replaced him.Unfortunately after Mr Fairfax's passing, things turned around. Logan was no longer allowed to work in Cordial Enterprises, he was not also allowed to work elsewhere if only he wants to stay married to Maya.Apparently he doesn't have proper job except running errands in the Fairfax mansion, the only way he gets money is only if Maya gives him.Logan rose up in anger not minding many eyes fixed on him. "Mother in-law, with all due respect, I would never sell my beloved wife to...." Just then, his phone began ringing interrupting his statement.He pressed the answer button and placed the phone on his right ear."Hello, am I speaking to Logan?Logan nervously interrupted the person at the other end. "Yes, yes you are."The caller continued. "You need to come to the hospital right away, your mother's condition has worsened, and we need to do something, else she will die."As Logan heard what the caller said, his heart began beating so fast and loud so that even Rosalind could hear it.Logan quickly stood up and ran out of the cafe, someone could think that a dangerous wild animal was after him.On seeing him zoom off Rosalind gave out a cold laugh and muttered "this is just the beginning, Logan. I will frustrate you untill you let my daughter go."Rosalind scanned through the cafe she suspected that people were looking, she caught sight two elderly man and woman, probably husband and wife, they were sitting just opposite her table, as their eyes met with her's, in a synchronised manner, they both retracted their gaze.Rosalind rolled her big eyes ball in disgust and muttered in a cold angry voice. "What are you too looking at? Why don't old people mind their business?" She then stood up and stride outside while she lavish curses on Logan who had left some minutes ago."This woman might have going crazy." A lady that was watching her closely suggest to her partner seated beside her."I thought as much." The other person said in agreement.....At the hospital Logan
"What was I thinking!? How could I allow this to happen? Not me thinking that laying low can help my wife and l to live happily, how insane of me?"As a mere live-in son in-law, it is impossible to protect his wife and his beloved ones, he can't even pay for his foster mother's hospital bill.Logan still on his thoughts. 'I am aware of Maya's genuine love for me, she has loved me despite my predicaments. Money and social status is indeed very important, if not how on earth will I be able to save the one who has been there for me? Look at her laying helplessly on the hospital bed.'Logan briefly looked at Juliana and shook his head then muttered "Without high social status and money I won't be able to save you mother." Juliana was fast asleep, she was having great pain and the doctor had to give a pain relief injection which made her sleep.His thoughts took him back to what had happened earlier at the café."How dare Rosalind suggest such a despicable thing, to sell of my beloved May
The Vanderbilt's family are way wealthier and prominent than the knight's family which Rosalind want's her daughter Maya to marry into.Through the phone call Mr Shawn already knew where Logan is at. He arrived the hospital with not less than 12 rolls Royce phantom latest model as escorts.Onlookers were thinking it was the president of the country that has come to visit, but they were shocked when the saw Shawn come out of the executive car."He should be very rich to afford this type of luxury" the onlookers suggested.Shawn stride to the medical ward where Logan and his Juliana were. As he saw Logan he bowed slightly. "Young master, it nice to meet you once again, here is the gift from my master." He handed Logan a black card, the inscription on it reads Nexus X was written in bold. He also handed him an envelope containing a contract making him the president of the Nexus X, located in Gateway City where he is currently living in.In just few seconds Logan has become the president
Right away he dialled Maya's number, and before it could ring she already answered."Hello, Logan! what's going on? I have been trying to reach you all day." Maya said nervously."Nothing much, I am sorry, I was fast asleep when your call entered.""No problems, how is Juliana?" Maya inquired."The surgery has be done and it was successful." Logan announced at the sound of his voice one could know that he is really happy."Really!! That's great news Logan." Maya screamed, "I know right?!"Rosalind heard Maya's voice and rushed to her room. "What is it Maya! what's it about the scream." "Hey! I will call you back dear." With that said, Logan understood and ended the call."Nothing, mum. I am just excited." The Conner of her lips twitched into a sly smile as she replied her mother."And what could be making you excited? Rosalind inquired.""Uhmm! Juliana's surgery had been carried out and it was successful." Maya answered excitedly.Rosalind's was shocked at the news, a hint of disdai
"About that....., A good Samaritan did." Logan replied and smiled exposing his white teeth. He didn't want to tell Maya about his encounter with his father and how he is now the boss in the most prominent company in the city Nexus X. "Really, that's strange but also a good news." Maya said."So I want you to take back this bag of money and give it back to the lenders. I have money now, though not much but it will serve for a long time."Maya was shocked into silence, how does someone go from being broke to having a sum of money that can serve for a very long time?"It's like you are hiding something from me, Logan!?" Maya said suspiciously."How do you mean, Darling?" "I don't even know the person, as I was seated in the hospital a man on a black suit came over and handed me a check of 1.5 million dollars, he said his boss sent him, and the most shocking was that he knows my name. As soon as he gave me the check he left and I couldn't even get his name.""That's serious, just like th
"Yes you heard me well. Edmond is your elder cousin, he should be the president not you."Oliva Was shocked beyond her imagination. 'I thought grandmother was with me all this while?' She thought to herself and gradually anger filled her pretty face making her look older than her age.She was still sitting when Mrs Fairfax made this statement, she had wanted to make fun of Maya before she will leave her office, but she was put to shame by her grandmother's statement.All the while Olivia thought that her grandmother was planning to hand the company over to her if Maya doesn't comply.A snicker escaped Maya's lips as she saw Olivia's facial expression after Mrs Fairfax said that the headship of the company will go to Edmond not Olivia.Maya feels better at least Olivia wouldn't be running the company that would be the worst thing that can happen to her. In her opinion, Olivia is a wicked sister who wouldn't think twice before firing her.Judging from how Olivia treated Logan earlier sh
There was a bit of silence, before Maya spoke up. "You know you can always reject most errands if you find it insulting, I always feel bad for you whenever you are being insulted. I wish I can do something.""You don't have to be, I am use to it." Logan replied."Are you really going to clean Edmond's room?" Maya asked looking straight to into his eyes."Of course not, why would I do that? I only run errands for your auntie and uncles, parents and grandmother. I do It out of respect for them and because I love you so much. And besides I didn't a job then."Logan's last sentence caught Maya attention. He actually said that on purpose that was his way of wanting to tell her about his new job. "When you said you didn't have job then, it means you now have a job?" Maya replied.Logan gave out a heavy breathe before answering, yes I do have a job now in fact I will be resuming work on Monday morning. "Tell me you are joking! Logan." Maya said excitedly."What do you think?" He inquired.
She stride to were Bardot was laying, he was breathing heavily in pain and she helped him up.When Rosalind heard the noise coming from the living room she quickly rushed out to see what was going on. The other family members who heard the noise also came out."What is going on here?" Mrs Fairfax inquired."You and your family are in trouble. Maya you dare injured me, I will make your life miserable." Bardot screamed as he threatened Maya. Mrs Vita, Bardot's aunt was helping him walk out of the Fairfax's mansion."You all will hear from the knight's family, cowards." Mrs Vita cursed and threatened.The whole of the Fairfax family members present was shaking in fear of their threats, except for Maya and Logan. Logan is now wealthy and he can deal with the knight's family if the try anything stupid. On the other hand Maya knows fully well that her family will suffer for he actions but she would prefer to die rather than divorce Logan just to marry Bardot knights.The Fairfax family are