As the beautiful city of Greenwich was drawn to another day, the streets were filled with Many men and women going about their daily activities. Maxwell was one of them. He had an appointment in which he had promised Mirabella that he would show up and did not need to go back on his words. He wanted to go since his father was an honorable man before he died. He wanted to live up to his name and keep to the promise that he made to his friend. He did not know this woman that much but then, he was not going to dress up nicely just to impress anyone, he had his identity to hide as well so he wouldn't have to show up looking lavish in style and swag. When the taxi driver pulled over in front of the two-story mansion, Maxwell got down from the cab and paid the cab driver before he sped off into the road. When the bodyguards noticed Maxwell approaching the gate they quickly got out from their post and lined up on a straight line obstructing his way from coming any further. “Good morning
The driver got down from the car walking towards the other door, he opened up the door and Veronica Fairmont stepped down from the car and looked at his bodyguards who she knew was having some sparring with Maxwell. “I asked a question: what is going on here?” Maxwell looked at the SUV that she had gotten down from, it had tinted windows. With a single look into her eyes, he knew that she was not Athena Fairmont but her mother, Veronica Fairmont whom Mirabella had talked about as well, she was pregnant during the time that his own mother was equally pregnant with him in her womb. “This man here was causing a scene and I warned him that this is a private property and he need not cause a scene here by claiming to want to meet with your daughter, Ms. Athena fairmont” “You want to meet with my daughter? Who are you to her? “I think he's some criminal who just showed up here and tried to rip off Ms Athena” “You better watch your mouth, I am not a criminal, you don't know who I am so
Maxwell was really angry; he did not think that she would disrespect and humiliate him by trying to be politely nice to him; she wasn't nice at all. He stood up, he needed to save his pride otherwise she might terminate the marriage and laugh at him. He will never let that happen. As he walked away, Veronica watched him, none of this would be happening if everything had worked out. Her husband was the first son of the Fairmont family, his family owned a family group of companies, he was the son of late Lady Fairmont who had passed away shortly after she gave birth to him. His father, the old Richard Fairmont, had to get married to another woman, his secretary and she bore two other sons for Richard. Her husband was not very favored at home. After he died, Athena and her mother had to be humble in the family, although his death was mysterious, their family didn't not bother to do anything. Richard's second wife and her son's were in charge and took over almost everything that belo
His eyes widened and his jaw dropped but he was quick to close his mouth. He was surprised since he did not see that coming.“You want to get married to me”“Yes I do, but first we have to drop a contract of three years. It is just for three years, if that's okay with you”Athena knew that this was the only way to stop her mother from trying to set her up with Sebastian whom she doesn't want to have anything to do with. But her mother doesn't want to listen, she cared more about her social status than she cared about her. Yes, she knew that her mother loved her but sometimes she can be selfish and want to protect the riches that were left behind by her father, she wanted to protect it as well but she was not going to get married to Sebastian just to do that. She only needed to get married to Maxwell just for three years and when the company finally overcame its crisis, and she had taken full control of power of her father's company. She will no longer be manipulated by her mother an
After Maxwell left Athena heading back home, his mobile phone began to ring and he took it out from his pocket only to see a call from Mirabella, her name flashing on the screen.He smiled and picked up the call he was about to call her and tell her that he had met up with Athena and that everything had worked out eventually.“Hey cousin” “Are you done meeting up with Athena? Tell me, how was it? Did something go wrong? Did she accept you? I was worried if you could pull this off and I have been pacing around all morning while staring at my mobile phone.Maxwell laughed. “You have to calm down, I told you I will take care of it and I did, everything worked out perfectly, I met up with Athena in her house”“How was the reception? I hope she wasn't mad that you showed up, not in your best clothes?” Mirabella was aware of the clothes that he had picked out to go meet up with her, after they were done from the cafe the other day, she had gone with him to his house and stayed with him. Wh
“What can I get for you Ma'am?”“Nothing yet, I'm waiting for someone but you can just get a glass of wine for the meantime”“A full bottle of champagne wine”“The most expensive” She closed the menu and stared out through the window. She glanced at her wrist watch once again. Mirabela has gotten to the restaurant before Maxwell and has been waiting for him glancing at her wrist watch every now and then, she wonders what was keeping him up. She was aware when he flagged down a taxi after she sent the address to him. Could it be traffic? She wondered and gently tapped her finger on the desk.“Do you need anything Ma'am?”“No, I don't need anything else, when I do I will call your attention, still waiting for someone”“Alright” the waiter walked away. She sat by the window staring outside smiling at the beautiful city of Greenwich. Outside the restaurant was bustling with many men and women who were returning from their busy schedule. She has never really gotten the full feel of the ci
Sebastian glared at him, his eyes dimmed, his jaw clenched, fuming in anger.“How dare you do this to me?” He yelled, gaining the attention of the few people who were equally dining in the restaurant. They looked at the sight before them wondering what was going to happen next. “You deserve it for what you just said to Mirabella how dare you insult her you should have stayed away when you saw us, and not try to flash your wealth”“This lowly peasant!” He barked, his eyes blazed with anger as he reached out to grab hold of Maxwell's T-shirt, Maxwell took a step backward and he almost fell to the ground. Maxwell smirked, he molds his fist tightly while Mirabella watches with displeasure. So much for a nice meal. All she hoped for was just to have a simple meal with her cousin and return back home. She was not expecting to see an arrogant fool who thought that he could buy her with money.Looking at him he reminded her so much of John and she was disgusted. However, her thoughts were s
"We are so sorry for any inconvenience this might have caused you. Ms. Wilmore," Mr. Tommy bowed.At the moment, Maxwell could no longer hold on to the joy that lingered in his heart. Seeing a decent man bow to his young cousin Mirabella. A smile formed at the corner of his lips as he watched Tommy order the security guards who had harassed him a few minutes ago to apologize properly."We are sorry, sir," they said, bowing their heads in unison.Maxwell and Mirabella continued with their meal, ignoring every other person in the room."He's got some guts." Mirabella chuckled as the thought of Sebastian's arrogant advances crossed her mind."I know his type, and I know exactly how to stop his little charade." Maxwell's tone was stiff and determined as he dug into his meal."So how was the wedding? That calls for some celebration, right, or don't you think it does, my newlywed?" Mirabella teases; without waiting for Maxwell's approval, she lifts the glass of wine and makes a toast to for