The Unknown Billionaire

Chapter 11

That day, the couple had just left the cozy cafe and went straight to the car that was parked in the parking area of the cafe. As Vere and Mira settled in the car still they could see from a distance in the mirror of the cafe of Mr. Perry's eyes looking at them as its gaze lingered on them, making them both uneasy.

"Do you think he's just being friendly or is there something more to it?" Mira whispered, her voice filled with concern.

As they are heading home while on the road Vere's eyes flicked to the rearview mirror, where he caught a glimpse of a dark car trailing them a little too closely. His heart quickened.

"Vere there's a car behind us”, Mira said. "Yeah, I noticed it too. It's strange. We must be careful", Vere added.

As they continued along the winding road leading to their mansion, the dark car maintained its relentless pursuit. Vere's knuckles turned white as he tightened his grip on the steering wheel. They exchanged worried glances, anxiety gnawing at their nerves.

Finally, they reached the imposing wrought-iron gates of their mansion. With a sigh of relief, Vere pulled the car through the entrance, and the gates swung shut behind them with a resounding thud. The dark car was left stranded outside.

"We need to find out who's behind this," Vere said, his voice determined. He went to the barracks of the mansion where the security and bodyguards stayed, and he looked for Detective Lee. He was the trusted leader of their security team.

"Detective Lee," Vere said, "Mira and I are being followed. Get our security team on it immediately."

Detective Lee's voice crackled.  "Understood, Sir. We'll pull up the CCTV footage from the front of the house."

As Vere and Mira anxiously waited in the comfort of their mansion, Detective Lee and his team sprang into action. The mansion's security system had state-of-the-art surveillance cameras that covered every inch of the property.

Within minutes, Detective Lee called back. "We've got eyes on the car that followed you. It was parked a short distance away. Let me review the footage."

Vere couldn't shake the feeling that something weird was afoot; with Mr. Perry's lingering gaze and the strange car that had followed them, they were left with more questions than answers. “Please keep a watch on the situation, and if anything, more happens, let us know right once” Vere instructed Detective Lee.

Vere sat back on his study's luxurious leather couch, a strong sense of exhaustion pulling at him. The day's disquieting incidents, including the strange car that had been following them and their conversation with Detective Lee, had left their mark.

Mira sat close by, her face reflecting his tiredness. Vere's phone rang, shattering the room's enveloping calm just as he was about to close his eyes and enter the realm of sleep.

It was an upcoming call from his trusted representative "James" on the caller ID. Vere answered the call with a groan, his voice sounding worn out. The question "James, what's the news?"

James, his devoted agent, paused briefly on the other end after noticing Vere's voice was worn out. He spoke hesitantly, "Mr. Vere, I want to inform you that Mr. Jones has a rumor of selling his company," Vere unintentionally tightened his grasp on the phone and suddenly remained silent as he reminisced about his past on that company and how this ex-boss Mr. Jones maltreated him.

He was overcome with resentment as he was reminded of his turbulent relationship with Mr. Jones. This was the same man who had fired him after he begged for a raise in pay so that he could pay his mother's medical expenses, who was ill. Mr. Jones, instead of showing sympathy, leaves him buttered until he ends in dire straits, and the man behind Vere's deceitful ex-girlfriend, a betrayal that had left him hurt and furious.

Due to the pressure of his past with his boss. Vere's silence lingered ominously in the air. His voice was firm when he finally spoke.

"Okay, James, Tell Mr. Jones that I'll take the offer to buy the company," Vere answered.

James seems surprised by Vere's choice as there was a pause on the other end of the line. It won't be a simple road, and it might revive old scars, sir, so are you sure about this? As James questioned him once again.

"Well, this is an opportunity for me to make amends for a previous mistake and make sure that no one else suffers as I did, I'm very sure of this, James please take care of this for me just send me the papers after you and Mr. Jones."

“Alright Mr. Vere I will send them a notice right away," James answered on the other line.

“Thank you, James,”, Vere answered.

Vere hung up the phone with James after finishing the conversation. Mira was looking at him, admiration and affection mixed in her eyes. She grinned as she remarked, "I've always known I made the right choice in offering you, my help." Vere, glanced at Mira as her words warmed his heart. “It's not just for you, my love; everything here is for us and our future together," he said as he drew her into a close embrace “I love you.”

Mira clung to him; her eyes glowing with emotion. She sweetly retorted, "I love you."

Vere lay beside Mira, his thoughts wandering back to the days when they had first met and the elaborate ruse of their marriage. "I used to think that charade marriage," he mused, his voice tinged with nostalgia.

 " Now it's real and never imagined it." Mira turned to him, with a soft smile on her face.

" And yeah, it's funny how life surprises us, isn't it? Our pretend marriage turned into something beautiful." Vere reached for Mira's hand and held it gently.

"Yes, my love, it did. And now we're here, I can't imagine my life without you."

As they lay there, their fingers intertwined, they began to discuss their plans to visit their parents. Mira spoke up first, her eyes lighting up with excitement. "I miss my parents, Vere. We should plan a trip to see them soon."

Vere nodded in agreement. "I miss my mother too. Let's set a date for the trip. How about next month? It would be a perfect time to visit."

Following their conversation, the couple drifted into slumber that night, finding solace in the stillness around them. The day had been long, filled with the trials and tribulations that life had thrown their way.