The entire hall fell silent for a moment, until Mr. Walter strode up to Quincy, his eyes blazing with contempt.
"You! How dare you show up here, with your empty pockets filled with so much attitude! You are so arrogant, and yet we all know that you aren't worth anything!"
Quincy simply looked at him with a bored expression, he didn't want to go into a banter with him.
"Are you so sure of that?" He asked with a smirk.
Mr. Walter was even more pissed, as he shouted;
"Don't try to boast here, you bastard! I know very well, that you are just as worthless as Kohler and her useless mother!"
He then added with a smirk;
"And I'm confident enough that I'll even challenge you openly. If you can show me that have 10 million dollars on hand, then my position will be yours!"
Deborah joined the fray as she directed one dirty look towards Quincy, then turned her nose away.
"Don't waste your breath on him, Walter! This man is worth absolutely nothing, so what's the point of you putting your position on the line? If he was capable, it would be a different matter…”
Then, she turned towards Quincy and started to berate him;
“And you! Absolutely shameless! You will never be anything more than a coward and a fool! How can you come here and show your face in public, let alone brag about your so called billion dollar gift? Especially after Kohler has presented nothing more than a bowl of rotten fruits to her Grandfather!" Deborah sneered.
She continued,
"The grandfather who has raised her since she was a child… and yet, this ungrateful brat can't even buy a proper gift, even after spending millions of dollars on her trashy husband! If it wasn't already embarrassing enough to give a handful of rotten fruits to the man who is responsible for her being alive, she even opened her mouth and asked him for money! Absolutely disgraceful!”
Deborah’s husband, Vincent, was equally angry and he also snapped at Quincy.
“You! What else is left for you to hear now? If you have even a little bit of self respect, then get out of the part at once! You shouldn't be here, the Walter family doesn't want you… and why would we, after all, you are nothing more than a bag of trash!"
He snapped, dragging him to the corner of the hall.
Until now, Kohler was frozen in her place, unable to decide whether she was imagining all of this… had she started hallucinating out of her guilt and sadness? Or could it be real?
Only when Vincent physically dragged Quincy away, did she realize that he was actually real!
He was actually here in the flesh… he was really standing in front of her…
She finally snapped out of her thoughts, realizing that it was really her husband they were all speaking to.
Forgetting everything else, she rushed to him and jumped in his arms happily, smiling with joy while tears streamed down her face.
"Is it really you… are you really awake?" She asked excitedly.
Quincy didn't say anything with his words, instead, he just held her in his arms and twirled her around. He was glad to have her beside him, to feel her happiness and warmth after such a long time.
"You're okay, Quincy… you're really fine, I can't believe it! You're really okay now…" mused with tears in her eyes.
"It's all because of you, my sweetheart. Your tears and the warmth of your love woke me up. I wouldn't have made it back without you," he said as he wiped a single tear that rolled down her soft cheeks. "I'm back, and I will never let you suffer anymore.”
He assured her, and Kohler looked at her family uncertainly as she heard this last words. Although she didn't say anything explicit, it was clear that she was concerned about the way that they were treating her and her mother.
Quincy immediately understood that she wanted to change that, and he said;
“I know what your worries are, but I made a promise to the country to keep my identity a secret. I must play along for now, I can't let them know who I really am, okay?”
Kohler was a little puzzled, she didn't know what her husband was really talking about. What promise, and how would the country benefit from his identity?
But she was very glad that he was out of the coma and in sound health; and her relief and happiness at seeing Quincy overshadowed her confusion… at least for now.
Just then, Charles also arrived at the party, followed by two men dressed in fancy suits. His arrival also brought some form of attention, and he walked straight to Mr. Walter and handed him a document wohi saying a word of greeting.
Walter took the document, and his eyes widened as he opened it. A triumphant smile started spreading across his face, which kept growing as he flipped through the pages.
It was not only a marriage proposal for Charles to officially marry Kohler, but also a lucrative contract from the prestigious Garuma company, the biggest firm in the country!
He turned to the rest of the family and clinked his glass, calling for their attention.
“Right here in my hands, is a document worth more than anything we can ever imagine. The Garuma company is eager to invest with us," he announced.
The room buzzed with surprise as everyone turned to each other in astonishment. They all knew Garuma was one of the biggest firms in the country, and securing a deal with them was nothing less than legendary.
"That's right," Walter continued. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and you should all be happy! This is the chance we need to move from where we are, to where we should be. We will elevate our status from a second-class family to a first-class one.”
His words were met with a round of applause, as he continued;
"But that's not all. Because it is such an important contract, anyone who is able to get it signed will become the next general manager of our prestigious company."
Deborah's eyes sparkled with ambition; although she was shocked by the announcement, she was secretly pleased, too. She had coveted the general manager position for a long time, and now, she was confident that with her influence and that of her husband, she would be able to get that position without much hassle.
It would just be a piece of cake!
Kohler shook her head violently, a nasty scowl twisting her face. "I will never marry someone else!" she spat. "My husband is right here, he's fine now and he's back for me." she said defiantly. Beverly's eyes narrowed with fury. She lashed out, slapping Kohler harshly across the cheek. "Who asked you to speak? Do you even have any idea what is good for you?!" she shrieked.Kohler recoiled, clutching her reddened cheek in shocked disbelief. How dare her own mother lay hands on her like that?Quincy swiftly moved to shield his wife, glaring at his mother-in-law. "This isn’t the way to treat your daughter, doesn't she have a say in the matter? This is about her lifetime partner! "he demanded loudly.Beverly scolded him to stay off her daughter, she didn't want her to say anything. All she had to do was shut up and marry Charles, "She has to get married, stay out of this, Quincy! Your time in this family is numbered!" She snapped. Kohler pressed herself against Quincy's back, seeking h
Charles yelped in pain and quickly moved away, cradling his throbbing arm. He had clearly underestimated Quincy's strength and agility, despite the man's recent coma."How dare you touch me?' Charles sneered angrily at him. But Quincy's gaze was sharp, his expression one of pure hatred. "You never should have laid your feeble hands on me," he replied.Grandmother noticed that both men were going to get into a fight soon if she didn't do anything about it. She stepped in and stopped Quincy before he created a scene. "You won’t tolerate such middle-class behavior in this banquet!" She shouted and told both men to step away from each other. "I have already made a plan to choose who will be the next CEO, so don’t bother fighting for it," she said firmly.Quincy couldn't help the smirk that tugged at his lips. He was glad the opportunity was open to all - it gave him the perfect chance to ensure Kohler's rightful place. "I will make sure no one else takes it," he declared confidently. "Koh
The lady looked at him skeptically. Wondering if he could ever have the number of the COO of the company. She looked down on him and turned her lips down. "Sir, I didn't know that you were here, I apologize for any inconvenience," the COO said.Quincy didn't mince words. "I'm not going to wait here a second more," he replied impatiently.The COO quickly backtracked, pleading with Quincy to hold on as he would be out shortly. Quincy ended the call, turning his attention to the receptionist.The woman let out a mocking laugh. "Why are you trying to sound important by making a fake call?" she sneered.Quincy didn't indulge her at all. He looked at her impatiently and then at the staircase that led up to the offices within. The lady was still taunting him, asking him how he could possibly have the COO's number."You think I'm playing tricks here?" Quincy asked coldly, unable to help himself. Her shrill voice was beginning to upset him even more. He couldn't hold in his anger at her disre
As Quincy stepped into the COO's office, he was ushered to a seat across the expansive desk. The man quickly apologized for the delay, inquiring if he required anything."Can I get you some water, and coffee, Mr. Chen?" the COO asked deferentially. Quincy shook his head, he was very concerned about getting the proposal done with and getting out of there, he had a lot on his plate to handle and Herbal Corps was only one of such issues.He had a plan that he knew would get the attention of the COO at once. He has to make sure his proposal is foolproof and one that the man would be unable to refuse. Coffee or water wasn't his concern, he wanted to get right down to business."No, I'm fine, let's get right to business," he replied instead and laid out the briefcase that he had arrived with on the desk. He pulled it in open carefully and then handed out the plans and visions that he had for the new herbal products line."This is quite genius, how did you come up with something so unique!"
Quincy left Herbal Corp feeling more enthusiastic than when he had first arrived. Not only had he secured a lucrative deal with the COO, but he had also thoroughly humiliated Charles, his uncle, and the saucy receptionist.The proposal document in his briefcase felt heavy, but he knew it was the first crucial step towards setting things right. To his surprise, the COO had been remarkably receptive to his pitch - far easier than Quincy had anticipated. He had expected that he would somehow be skeptical, after all, it wasn't very easy to find someone who wanted to just invest in a strange company and not just bring the Ideas but back it up with the money too. "That was easier than I thought," he admitted to himself as he strode out of the office. The COO was very understanding - too understanding actually. He seemed rather impressed and overly excited to work with him. He wanted to have Quincy invest his money in the company and he just couldn't wait to get his hands on the novel idea
Beverly stood fuming in the living room, Grandmother beside her seething with rage. "I told you, you shouldn’t have brought this thing you call husband here,” the older woman snapped. "He is nothing but trouble."Kohler averted her gaze, folding her hands defiantly. "He isn't the one who caused the problem," she retorted. "He was just here to tell me the good news, and Charles showed up out of nowhere, with his goons to fight him. I suppose you wouldn’t care who started it, because Charles is clearly your favorite." Beverly snickered, "I won't tolerate this anymore! If Charles can't have you as his wife, then the least you can do is respect him, you have no right to embarrass him in the Walter family home," she berated her.Quincy stepped forward, placing himself between his mother-in-law and Kohler. "He arrived here trying to fight me," he argued. "I had to defend myself. This isn't Kohler's fault. If anyone should take the blame, it's Charles."Beverly bristled, her lips curling in
Chapter 11Quincy was in the room, thinking about all he had managed to achieve so far, since he had regained his consciousness. Although, there was a little thorn in his side. A little problem which nagged at him continuously. Quincy knew that Kohler’s family were among the spiders which had spun a web of darkness over his family, making everything tumble into destruction, yet there was Kohler. Even though her family treated her wrong, and did the worst things she didn't deserve, he knew that there was no way she wouldn’t have even a little atom of love for them. Family always had that bond that seemed to stay connected, even though a million things went wrong. And that brought him to his current dilemma; he couldn’t predict what kind of punishment would be perfect for them, without hurting her badly, and he still had that nagging fear that she herself would end up turning towards her family to support them.While lost in the multitude of his thoughts, he didn't notice Kohler stop
Quincy, Kohler, and Eunice arrived at the spa first, to get their faces treated, ready to indulge in a day of relaxation. As they entered, they were greeted with warm smiles by the spa employees."Welcome to Glowyz Spa! We're so glad you're here," said the receptionist, handing them each a warm towel and a refreshing glass of citrus-infused water. "Can I start by getting you each a drink? We have herbal tea, fruit juice, or water with a splash of lemon or cucumber.""I'll have the tea, thank you," Kohler replied, returning the warm smile."Same for me," Quincy added, his eyes already scanning the peaceful surroundings."And I'll have the fruit juice, please," Eunice requested, her eyes fixed on the tempting selection of healthy snacks on the counter."Great choices! Right this way, please," Their therapist escort said, leading them to a serene lounge area. "Our spa menu is available on the tablets in front of you. Take a look and let us know when you're ready to book your treatments."
Chapter 166Kohler slowly stirred awake the next morning to the soft strains of music drifting through the air. Her mind, still foggy with sleep, searched for the familiar warmth of Quincy beside her, but the space in the bed was cold and empty. Confused, she opened her eyes, blinking away the haze of dreams. As her gaze adjusted, something unexpected caught her attention—rose petals, scattered across the bed in delicate patterns of red. Her heart skipped a beat. She sat up, her fingers brushing over the soft petals, a surprised smile forming on her lips. The roses didn’t just cover the bed; they formed a trail on the floor, leading out of the bedroom like a path designed to guide her somewhere.Curiosity piqued, Kohler swung her legs off the bed and stood, her bare feet padding softly across the floor. The music played softly in the background, its romantic melody weaving into the air like a whisper meant just for her. Her heartbeat quickened, and she followed the trail of rose peta
Chapter 165Lauren stiffened in her seat, her eyes narrowing as she recognized Talia. Damien stood immediately, stepping in front of Lauren protectively. “Talia, this isn’t the time,” he said, his voice firm but calm.Talia ignored him, her eyes locked on Lauren. “I should have known you’d go crawling to her the moment I was out of the picture,” she sneered. “But you’re making a mistake, Damien. You’re supposed to be with me!”Damien clenched his jaw, frustration rising. “You need to leave. Now.”Talia took a step closer, her gaze flickering between Damien and Lauren. “You think she’s better than me?” she spat. “You think she’ll stick by you the way I did? She’ll break your heart.”Lauren stood up, her eyes steady and calm. “Talia, this is between Damien and me. I understand that you’re upset, but barging in like this won’t change anything.”Talia’s face twisted in anger. “You think you’re so special? You’re nothing, Lauren. Nothing compared to what Damien and I had.”Damien moved clo
Chapter 164Darius studied Kohler for a moment, his expression hard to read. The tension between them hung in the air like a thick fog, both of them playing a delicate game of manipulation and trust. "I'll be the judge of that," he replied, his voice calm but sharp, like the edge of a blade.Kohler chuckled lightly, masking the slight tremor that threatened to creep into her voice. "Fair enough," she said. "But you know I wouldn't be here if I didn't have what it takes."Darius took a step closer, his gaze narrowing. "We'll see." He glanced over at Quincy, who remained motionless in the backseat, supposedly unconscious. "You’ve done well to bring him here. Now, let’s see if you can handle what comes next."Kohler swallowed hard but nodded, reminding herself to keep calm. Quincy had drilled into her the importance of staying in control. "Of course," she said, standing tall.Darius gestured to one of the men, and he stepped forward with a syringe filled with a clear liquid. "This," Dari
Finally! Darius was ready to meet with Kohler as he had trusted her well enough. He had sent poison to her and told her to induce it in Quincy’s drink, and that’s only when he could trust her.“Is everything set?” Quincy asked Kohler.“Yes. I’m all set.” She responded. “Wow. The color looks just perfect on your body. He is going to fall for this.” Kohler chuckled.“I know, right? When he gets caught, he would never put his loyalty to a bad man.” Quincy said with a smirk. “Alright, it’s time to go,” Quincy said, then they left the house, and Quincy was laid in the backseat of his car.Kohler then got into the driver’s seat and drove off to the location to which she was asked to come over. The ride was a little long, and the only reason he would do that was because the place would be a secluded area.That was the best kind of place for them to carry out operations like that.“Just ensure you do not act tense. You have to be as fluid as possible.” Quincy lectured her, and she nodded. “A
A few days passed, and a day came when Damien’s grandfather called, and said he wanted to see both him and Lauren. “What do you think he might want to say?” Lauren asked him, out of curiosity. “Well, I don’t know. But I’m hoping it’s good news.” Damien said as he drove. At least, for the past few days that had passed, they had learned to tolerate each other again, so Liam didn’t need to be interrupting at every interval. Lauren felt herself tense as she didn’t know what the outcome could be. For days now, she had not seen Quincy, and then he had also made up with her by calling her and explaining the situation to her. She was glad that he at least explained to her, but she just couldn’t help but feel that he still had at least, an atom of love for Kohler, and that hurt her deeply each time she thought about it. Soon, they got to his family house, and on getting there, it was only the grandfather who was present at the dining table. But there was no food served there. “Welcome,
Minutes before Liam answered the call, Damien was pacing around with his phone and leaned close to her ear, listening to the now annoying dial tone.“What the hell!” He said sharply under his breath as he kept on waiting.It was becoming frustrating that Liam hadn't answered his call ever since he left earlier with Lauren.The fact that he hadn't answered his call only made him a little worried because his phone was right in the car with him. He was hoping they hadn’t gotten into an accident or something.But then, even though they didn’t get into an accident, another reason he might not answer his call could be that his phone was on silent, but he wasn’t certain if it was on silent. But at least, he ought to know of their current whereabouts and if she was fine, but curiosity was beginning to eat her out.“If I still can't get through to them after calling and calling, I might have to get to the hotel to find out myself; hopefully Lauren would have checked in safely.” He said to him
“Pfft!” Lauren scoffed and rolled her eyes at the answer he gave her.There was no way on earth that his answer was believable.Does Talia mean nothing to him? Lies. She said in her mind.“Oh, come on. Do we need to introduce lies to this newly found relationship? A friend of mine who looked into the case quickly told me that Talia is a crazy woman.” Lauren uttered, peering into Damien’s eyes as she waited for a response from him regarding that.But suddenly, his calm expression turned into a displeased one. His brows curved downward, and he maintained a cold look.“You know what? I’m not in any way comfortable with you keeping people like that as friends, talk more of someone that close to you since she doesn’t know how to mind her business.”“And how should that be something for me to consider? Remember, our contract doesn’t include you getting to choose my friends.” Lauren spoke also raising her brows.It was quite annoying to her that he had to attack her friend just to play his
Damien didn't see this coming. He never thought that his mother would go to the extent that she didn't want him to get married to anyone but Talia. “Lauren!” Damien called out as he ran after her.She stomped her feet while walking towards the gate, and wasn’t willing to answer him. “Lauren!” He called out to her again as she passed by the gates, and then she stood close to the car and turned abruptly to him.“What is it!” Lauren snapped at him. “You brought me here just so your mother could speak demeaning words to me?” she questioned, feeling so much hurt in her.She hadn't recovered from the one Quincy gave her, so getting one from his mother wasn't what she signed up for.Suddenly, she noticed a lady walking towards them, and while she smiled at Damien, she gave her a sneer.The lady walked up to Damien and placed her hand on his chest as she trailed her finger on it. “Baby, I’m so happy I found you here.” She spoke cutely. Lauren rolled her eyes and was about to walk away wh
Lauren was sobbing so hard in his car after letting out what was disturbing her. She was able to talk to him because they also related like friends at some point before the whole loving situation came in.“It's okay, Lauren. I understand you, and… I think I can also help you.” Damien said to her.As Damien let out those words, she turned to look at him with curiosity.“You can help me? How?” She asked and sniffled.“I'll just help you get your man. We'll find ways to do that, but you must help me in return. More like we should have a bargain.” Damien told her.“Okay, what's that?” “I want you to act like you're my fiancee and we'd like to get married. Just act that way before my mom and grandfather, then we're good to go.” Damien asked of her.That was a little difficult to do because claiming such could end up destroying her marital life one day, and she didn't want to take chances like that.“If you're scared about this, I'm assuming, you are one hundred percent safe,” Damien said,