The next day was Tuesday; it was finally the day for the business meeting.However, Rex had rehearsed his speech at night, so when it was daylight, he could take a bath and drive straight to Birmingham for the meeting.He knows he needs to be the first to be present in the meeting so he can help his grandfather arrange and get some things done before the meeting begins.He had set his phone alarm up so it could be a reminder for him to wake up once it's the time he wants to.As he was done bathing and coming out of the restroom, his chef was already in the kitchen making preparations for breakfast.Just as soon as Rex was done rubbing his deodorants and skin care creams, she knocked on his door."Sir, your food is ready in the dining room," she stated."On my way," Rex replied.***It was exactly six twenty a.m. when Rex left his house for Birmingham with his bodyguards; they drove off with his Rolls Royce because it gives a reputable and mature vibe to the owner in a meeting like tha
After a few minutes, the MC made an introduction about the meeting, the purpose of it, and how beneficial it would be to everyone who would attend.After his speech, the chairman of the occasion took over and started dishing out his speech.Everyone was calm, and the conference hall was also as quiet as if only one person were inside; the only sound that could be heard was that of the speaker.However, Ava was present. She sat and curled her hand on her abdomen, using the other one to support her chin. She was looking worried. She was worried because the person who invited her to the meeting was out of sight, and she couldn't reach out to him because her phone battery was down. She forgot to charge it because she slept during the day, only to wake up by the dying minute of the time Rex told her the meeting would start. She never even knew she could still make it before the meeting began.As she was sitting in the position in which someone with a high sense of reasoning could tell she
"What do you mean, please, young man?" Rex questioned, remaining calm."I mean, this place isn't for you," the man added.Just then, Robert approached them, staring at Rex with disgust. "You can keep a baby without being able to secure a seat, huh?" he asked, smiling devilishly at him.Rex was confused about how Robert poke-nose into the matter; however, he never knew the man was Robert's boy."Are you surprised?" Robert added. "Well, don't be; don't be surprised because..."Mr. Robert, can you just step out of our way and focus on the event you came for?" Ava chimed in; she was so pissed off that she couldn't bear it anymore."Oh, pretty, I'm not going to lie to you, but this trash bag here isn't worth having you. I know he must have worn your heart, maybe because he's a funny, lovey-dovey guy," Robert said."Yeah, but I love him the way he is. Even being a lovey-dovey person is enough reason to love him," Ava responded to him."Pretty, look, I'm not joking here. If only you could sa
As Rex came up to the stage, he was delighted to stand on the podium to give his speech.The chairman of the occasion, Mr. Flinch, walked up to him with a smile on his face."This is Mr. Rex, the CEO of Polite Shopping Mall and Head Director of Alphonsus Group," he said, patting him on the shoulder.Rex was a bit surprised upon hearing that; he wondered how Mr. Flinch knew so many details about him; however, he didn't act as if he was worried; he comported himself."Perhaps he must have inquired about me from Grandpa," he concluded.Mr. Flinch cleared his throat and continued, "As I mentioned earlier, he is new to the business world and has been fast rising. He is open to business, and as long as you cooperate with him, bring him any deal or project, he is one hundred percent sure to deliver," he stated.The businessmen's eyes shone in surprise as they heard Mr. Flinch's words. This was because Mr. Flinch is a respected man in society and has won the hearts of many for being genuine; h
Mr. Alphonsus was short of words as he heard that, his mouth remaining agape with his eyes wide open."You mean this lady is your wife-to-be?" he managed to ask."You heard me right, Grandpa," Rex affirmed, smiling."You're welcome, my daughter," the old man said to Ava. "I hope you've offered her something, please?" he questioned."It's still early for that grandpa, c'mon," Rex teased."Please get her something. What do you mean, Rex? She just came a long way to visit you this morning, and you're refusing to offer her something," he frowned."No, Grandpa, she actually attended your event last night. Um, don't be offended. I didn't inform you of her sleeping over; we never planned it that way, but as you already know, the event ended late, so she couldn't go back at midnight, so she had to..."Accompany her husband," Mr. Alphonsus completed, and they both burst into laughter, including Ava."You're so funny, Grandpa," Ava chimed in. She never expected to hear that from him; this reall
Ava sighed, "You don't need to worry; I won't do that, and besides, they won't do you anything as long as it is not intentional," she affirmed."Thank you so much, ma," the maid replied."You're welcome," Ava responded, smiling at her. "Anyways, may I know your name?" she asked."Oh, of course, ma, I am Sarah Smith," she answered with an honest look."Alright, welcome, Sarah. I hope you're enjoying your stay in this place," Ava asked."Of course, madam, they're amazing. I earn pretty well here as if I'm a government employee," she replied boldly."Of course, I know you will. They're really good," Ava responded. "Well, let's process," she added."Proceed on what, madam?" Sarah asked, trying to know what Ava really came for."In making the breakfast, of course," Ava replied calmly."No, madam, please; it's not okay for you to do that as long as I'm present in this place," she rebuked.Ava chuckled again. "Do you even know why I am here?" she questioned."I'm sorry, ma, but if it's about
"Thank you, Miss, baby of the house. I know you must have been enjoying the home alone," Ava responded friendly.Cecilia's face shone brighter as she heard that coming out of Ava, she had been cold since she noticed she was with Rex, unbeknownst that Ava was not really the type of person she portrayed on her last visit, and this was because Rex had made it clear to her who Cecilia was."Absolutely, ma," Cecilia responded with a smile on her lips. "I have been acting like a baby since yesterday," she said. "I watched movies last night to my satisfaction and went to bed at the time I wanted," she added."Because you have nowhere to go, that's why," Rex chimed in."Oh, absolutely not, because I don't have to wake up early to make something for the house," Cecilia stated. "I only had to make food for myself, so I woke up when I chose to," she added, winking at them.Everyone laughed, excluding the guards, who maintained their stern looks.They walked into the building, and the guards bran
At the company, Rex was in his office going through some documents when his messenger came in."Sir, you have a visitor. Should I let her in to meet you?" she questioned.Rex exhaled and raised his gaze toward the messenger, relaxing back in his chair and clutching his legs together."Who did she say she is, and what did she say she came for? Do you know her?" he inquired."She is the former accountant, sir; she said she's here to discuss some personal matters with you," the messenger responded.Rex's heart sank in his stomach as he heard this, and he sighed heavily. Has this lady come here to embarrass him again? But what Rex was worried about now was that she was going to embarrass him in front of his subordinates."Sir, is everything right?" The messenger asked. "Anything the matter?" he added, as he realized the sudden change in Rex's face at the mention of "former accountant.""Oh, yeah, I was contemplating something," Rex responded. "Anyway, let her in," he declared.At first, h