Emirian had already prepared all the dishes at home when a knock came at the door. One of the maids helping her out in the kitchen went to answer the door but returned to inform Emirian that the people knocking were actually looking for her. "They looked so cute, I wish one of them will fall in love with me and marry me" Jane blushed. Emirian can't remember inviting any of her friends over, and even if she did they should be coming after the engagement party and not now."Who are those?" She asked."The Albertos men, they are here to pick you Ma" Jane replied. Emirian was a bit confused when she opened the door and saw that it was really the Albertos' Men waiting for her."Oh, are you here for the girls? A driver already came to pick them up in the morning" she said while cleaning her wet hands on her apron."We are not here for the girls, we are her for you Miss Emirian De Santiago" The guards bent down their heads before her, which was even more surprising to both Emirian and
Carissa woke up the next day and found herself on the hospital bed, her younger sister, Ashley was sitting beside her. "You are awake, I was waiting for you to wake up and pay the hospital bills. These nurses almost threw us out last night" Ashley told her as soon as she regained herself."What do you mean by that, why didn't you pay for the bills?" Carissa winced in pain, she had a slight headache from the side of her head that hit the ground when she fell."The family is bankrupt Carissa, the last thing Ma would wants, is to remove any dime again. We might be homeless in few weeks " Ashley responded."Don't worry I'll pay" Carissa tried to put on her flip flop when her phone buzzed.She picked up her phone and saw that she had received fifteen missed calls from her personal assistant, and ten from other modelling agencies she worked with. Her phone began to ring again so she picked the call only to hear the panicked voice of her PA."Ma I have been calling you since yesterday, be
The long eerie silence that followed Laila's announcement was deafening. Laila? Grandpa? Marriage? When did it get to this extent without anyone noticing it? Greg stabbed into the plate of bacon before him as if it was responsible for the bad news he just received. The silence was only momentarily interrupted by the sound of clicking cutleries as everyone was looking for the right word to say first."Hello, I am talking to you both. You have a new step mother" Laila called their attention again, it looked like they had forgotten about her existence. Emirian instantly burst out laughing."That was a really funny one, nurse Laila, how did you come about that joke?" She said trying really hard to hold back the streak of tears that were about escaping from her eyes as a result of the laughter. Emirian had really liked Laila the first time she met her. Her charming and always smiling face was like a magnet. You can't help but admire her. But the truth was that there was more to Lai
The combination of Abby designs and the Haute Couture House that Greg bought for Emirian was renamed Mariam Wears and Co. It was now the biggest fashion store in the whole country and hubub of activities, since people traveled from far and wide to shop there. They hoped to run into Grandpa Alberto or his son Greg one day at the office. Emirian drove into the big office building, it's been over a month since she started working as the CEO. Although most of the office duties were still handled by Fiona, her personal assistant. Considering the extension, it has now become a doubled workload added on what Fiona used to handle, but she was a loyal a resilient lady so she pulled it off like it was nothing.Emirian was late to the office that morning because of the emergency she had with Laila. She had to ensure that Laila was admitted in the hospital before driving back to her office and by the time she arrived, her worker's were already gossipping about the social media post made by an
"Are you sure this going to work Mom, you know we are in big trouble if this plan goes south " Laila was beginning to feel guilty for taking advantage of Grandpa Alberto, an old man that had done absolutely nothing to her."Even if it doesn't, the risk is worth it. Do you have any idea how much we will stand to gain if Grandpa Alberto signed 10% of his wealth to us?" Monalisa, Laila's mother was a renouned lawyer notorious for claiming people's properties. She'll plant a maid or care giver in the victims house and the maid will gain the victims trust and through the maid she'll finally gain access to the victims properties. When she her daughter Laila who was a private nurse was employed in Alberto's household to take care of Grandpa Alberto, Monalisa knew she had hit yet another jackpot. But the problem lies in getting her daughter who was soft hearted and too honest for her liking to agree to her plan.It took two years of constant conviction and manipulation to get Laila to agre
"Laila do it now!""You are delaying our plans!" Mrs Gavita yelled at Laila over the phone.It's been two weeks since she has been persuading Laila to poison Grandpa Alberto. But her heart was too weak for that."The earlier the better, if we keep wasting time, we are giving Greg more time to gain more ground" Mrs Gavita persuaded her daughter."Yes Mom, I'm already on it," Laila replied with a very shaky voice.she paced nervously in the kitchen, her heart pounding in her chest. "Make sure no one sees you, that will be a very big case against us. Did you camouflage the CCTV camera just the way I told you?" Mrs Gavita asked."Yes Mom I did, no one will see me. The maids are on a break, they have retired to their quarters Laila assured her mother."Good, go ahead, be fast about it "Laila picked tea cup in her trembling hands and placed it on the tray.Convincing Grandpa Alberto to take his green tea was the easiest task because of his almost vegetative state. His dementia got him be
"Bast*rd!""oh my God!" Mat almost screamed as he hit his knuckles on floor."bast*rd!"Mat swore again. he had waited until Greg left his office with Leo following closely behind her. "How dare he humiliate me this way""I, Mathew Edinburgh. The CEO of Edinburgh construction. Who does he think that he is?" Mat swore under his breath."Gre Alberto, little boy of yesterday.""Just because you mistakenly found power, you think you can use it on anyone?""We have always been the people in this power game, and I promise you from the depth of my heart, that after I am done with you, you will wish you had stayed back ack the santiago's family" May was fuming with anger.He stood up from the floor immediately and hastily cleaned his knees. He had bruised his knees while hastily kneeling to be Greg, and the area around the wound was now pure red.He rushed to the tap to wash off the blood.A call flashed out came in from his father. "Mathew!""Did you beg him?""Did he accept your apology?
8:00am Emirian gracefully makes her way through the grand hallways of the Albertos mansion. It has been two days since she last set her eyes on Greg after the scandal between her and George. It really hard to tell if Greg was really busy at work or if he was just avoiding her.She had decided to let everything slide without even trying to find out who perpetrated the slander.She knows she's innocent and being the fact that she was a virgin, Greg will find out about her sincerity on that special night."But what if he kicks me out before then?" She thought to herself."Don't think much about it Emirian, you never really wanted any of this, just enjoy the moment " she cancelled herself.This morning, she was dressed in an elegant outfit that perfectly complements slender figure. And carrying herself with all the confidence she could muster, She headed to the garage.Emirian was greeted by her chauffeurs, impeccably dressed in tailored uniforms. Holding the handle they ushered her
8:45am15 mins to the time he has to leave for the airport. Greg was traveling to honor a wedding invitation from a very renowned president from the east side.He was only going to spend a maximum of two days over there before he returns back to his country. It was also an avenue to ease of the stress of the work load on his back.His personal assistant, Leo, entered the room, holding a small, elegantly wrapped package in his hands. "Master, I just received this package. It's addressed to you, and it's from the President," He said.Greg's eyebrows raised in surprise. He hadn't expected any further communication from the President before his departure, especially after what transpired between them in his office. He took the package from Leo's hands, inspecting it carefully."Do you know what's inside?" he asked, a hint of caution in his voice. He was still yet to understand why the president would want to gift him on the day of his departure. "No Master, I didn't open it. The Pres
Greg stepped out of the President's office, his mind still buzzing with the weight of the conversation they had just shared. He knew exactly that from now onwards, he had become a major rivalry to the ruling party. The rule of politics according to Grandpa Alberto says “if you are not with them, you are probably against them. There's nothing like a middle man.” Contest for the upcoming election under a new political party was an immense opportunity, one that he knew would come with its fair share of challenges and threats. And from now onwards he needs to tighten the security around him if he must make it out of this campaign alive. He was joined at the hallway by Leo who had been waiting outside as he made his way back to his office. “I overheard your discussion with the president Sir, do you really think it's a good idea?”“ The idea of leading a campaign without a political godfather is daunting, I don't really think it's a decision you should make in a hurry” Leo advised.
Greg's eyes widened in feigned surprise. Although Leo had already tipped him on what to expect from this meeting. There was no way he was going to sound ungrateful by acting nonchalant especially not to the president.And especially not now that he was actually beginning to consider running for presidency.At first when Grandpa Alberto had mentioned that he should not give in to any pressure from these gullible politicians and accept their goddfatherism terms, he thought to himself."I was never even planning on running for presidency. I just want to focus on the family business and that's all" but it seemed Grandpa has been in this game so long that when he sees someone that has the potential for politics he knows already.He repeated this instruction to Greg so many times, it was as if he knew that Greg would change his mind one day. Turned out, he was actually right.If these gullible men could stay in power and the only thing they do is swallow up public funds, maybe he too shoul
At the Albertos mansion after Greg had gotten rid of Laila and Monalisa. Although Monalisa was still being bitter and stubborn, she made Laila file for a divorce from Grandpa Alberto and demanded almost 70% of Grandpa Alberto's wealth. But Greg could barely wait to see the shock on their faces when they finally realized that Grandpa Alberto had handed all his properties and businesses to Greg months before Laila even deceived him into signing marriage papers with her. This simply means that there was absolutely no property for Laila to get 70% of. except, the few dollars in Grandpa's account which he already donated to Charity. The house abuzz with activity as he prepares for Grandpa Alberto’s burial. It was going to be one of the biggest burials to ever happen in South City. Grandpa Alberto was a great man, he had influenced many economies of different countries and he was a Godfather to many presidents from different places around the world. His wedding was not going to be
"you must be out of your of your mind""there's no way this place would have a new owner without my knowledge" Monalisa boasted. "take a look at this" Harvey said as she dropped a file of documents before her.The managing partners of the law firm had sold it to Greg one week before now without Monalisa's knowledge because she was the least holder in the firm. So they had the right to make that decision without her knowing.“What do you mean, that this building has a new owner?” Monalisa asked in utmost confusion. She flipped through the pages of the document her eyes bubbling in confusion. "who signed these documents, what makes them think they can do this behind my back" Monalisa protested to no one in particular.“Oh they didn't let you know?”“That shows you were not as important as you claimed to be. You are just a minority holder in the firm, how pathetic.” Harvey scuffed in disgust. "So as the new owner of this firm, I am ordering you security men to let in at least seven p
"Mom, he's dead." Laila gasped over the phone as soon as Monalisa Gavita picked up the call."Did you do what I asked you to do?" Monalisa asked immediately."No Mom, I didn't even poison him anymore. I just woke up this morning and found him dead" it's true that Laila did not get the chance to poison Grandpa Alberto before he gave up the ghost. But he can deny the fact that Mariah saw her earlier putting something in Grandpa's drink. But she dare not tell her mother, Monalisa warned her severally not to mess up their plans. Fortunately she didn't have to poison the old man anymore so it's a win win situation. Or so she thought."That's perfect Laila, you did absolutely well. I am so proud of you ""Very soon, we will be swimming in millions of dollars. Just leave the rest of the work for your mother. I'll take care of it " she said whilst grinning sheepishly. She never thought that sneaking into Alberto's household would be this easy. All she needed to do was to claim inheritance
The knock on the door was persistent and Greg who had ignored it earlier because it was coming from Jane was finally forced to speak."Who's there?" Greg called out amidst the interruptions, his voice echoing through the office and through the glass door at the entrance of his office. "Maybe he ran away from the security men" Jose joked and everyone in the room laughed but suddenly, the office door swung open with a swift motion, and Miss Jane, Greg's secretary, rushed in, her face so pale as if she just saw a ghost. Tiny beads of perspiration adorned her forehead as she panted heavily, struggling to catch her breath.This sent everyone in the room on alert."Did armed robbers break into the office?" Greg thought his mind was racing and his heartbeat increased.Then it should have been the security men running in the office to protect and not Jane. He had always known Jane to be this dramatic person that is good at exaggerating situations. Maybe the news she wanted to relay wasn
The office fell silent at Mr Edinburgh's words. Greg knew he was just blabilng inorder to get him to have mercy on him. there's no way he was going to disown his only son on a mere company issues. With the way Mr Edinburgh raised Mat, it was obvious that he would choose Mat even over his life. He spoiled him so much with cheap luxury. "Dad, I know you are not serious. You can't disown me because of this little issue. It was just a mistake" May pleaded with his father. "It wasn't a mistake Mat, it has become a habit for you to disrespect anyone you come across" "You just happen to fall into the wrong hands today" he shrugged off Mats finger. The silence in the room was interrupted by a soft, sombre footsteps approaching the office. It was Ma Luci and her personal assistant visiting Greg's office. She had just received a message that her name had been cleared. And the source of the face materials had been ascertained. And because she had been offered this large contract by the pr
"Excuse me Sir, Mr Edinburgh is here to see you" Jane said to them as soon as she opened Greg's office door. "Speaking of the devil," Leo smiled mischievously. They had just been planning to invite Edinburgh's over, but it seems they were in more need of the meeting than Greg himself.Jane stalled as if she was waiting for a confirmation from either of them. Which was expected of her."Let him in," Greg replied.As the door swung open, Mr. Edinburgh walked in, accompanied by his son Mat.The guys in the room, Greg, Leo and Jose exchanged glances, their expressions hardened with resolve, as they watched father and son make themselves comfortable.Greg didn't bother directing them to a seat, so Mr Edinburgh caught the signal. Greg doesn't want him to sit on his chair, he wants them to stand. And so he stood before Greg, his arms folded right beside him and his attention focused on Greg. But Mat, who was unsuspecting lazily went to help himself out with a seat by the side of the room