The Unknown Billionaire

Chapter 15

When Vere arrived at the mansion where his mother was engrossed in watching a show, he greeted her, saying, "Hello, Mom, I'm back." His mother inquired, "Where's Mira?" Vere responded, "I need to leave her with her parents, Mom, so she can spend quality time with her family. While I am taking care of some things," Vere answered.

 At that moment, Vere informs his mom to increase the security at their home. He carefully explained the reason, considering his mother's health, and assured her not to worry.

 He mentioned that he believed it was necessary to enhance security due to their changed circumstances and his newfound fame as a billionaire. He emphasized that was the only reason, keeping the real purpose involving Mr. Perry a secret from his mother. 

After a few conversations with his mother, Vere says goodbye to his mother and goes to his room to rest. Suddenly while he was lying in his bed, he felt the chill-filled air in the room, and it sent shivers down his spine.

 During this quiet moment, his mind began to wander back to the last time he had seen Janet at the bar that night, until Mr. Jones arrived and started the problem, and that's the day she had rescued him from Mr. Jones.

The adrenaline pumping through his veins as he faced the intimidating Mr. Jones at that time, as Veres imagines the fear in Janet's eyes. And the story she shared about Mr. Jones's mistreatment. Vere couldn’t believe that it would be the last time that he would see Janet alive. 

Vere's thoughts drifted to how their relationship had blossomed before. They had grown inseparable, forging a deep bond based on trust and shared experiences.

They had spent countless hours talking, laughing, and confiding in each other, their connection strengthening with each passing day, but it was all gone in an instant when the interference of Mr. Jones.

Vere had fallen asleep, but Just as his sleep began to drift deeper suddenly there was a call ringing from his cell phone jolted him awake. Groggily, he fumbled for the phone on his bedside table and answered it.

"Hello?" Vere mumbled; as his voice laden with sleep.

"Hi, love," came the cheerful voice of his wife, Mira, on the other end of the line. "Did I wake you up?"

Vere rubbed his eyes and sat up, instantly more alert at the sound of Mira's voice. "No, no, I was just resting," he assured her. "What's up, dear?"

Mira's excitement was palpable as she continued, "Ivie, my childhood friend, just called, and she's in town. She wants to meet up and spend some quality time together. And we haven't seen each other in years. We used to be so close, you know? It would mean a lot to me."

Vere smiled, knowing how important friendships were to his wife. "Of course, darling," he replied warmly. "You should definitely go. Catch up with Ivie and have a great time. You deserve it."

Mira's voice was filled with gratitude as she said, "Thank you, Vere. You're the best. I promise I won't be out too late.” 

Vere chuckled softly. "Don't worry about it. Enjoy your time with Ivie. Just give me a call when you're back and please take care ok?" “Yeah, I will my love,” Mira answered.

After exchanging a few more loving words, Vere ended the call, feeling content that he could make Mira happy by giving her the chance to reconnect with an old friend.

 As he settled back into his bed, Veres thought of supporting his wife's happiness because it's been a long time since she was only at home in Bormio, and while he was always busy attending to his business trips.

After Vere's short conversation with his wife Mira, he went back to sleep. That cause of the weight of the day's thoughts and emotions makes him feel tired and gives him the allure of slumber. It was eight in the evening when he was roused from his restful sleep by the gentle voice of their housekeeper, who informed him that the dinner was ready.

Rubbing his eyes and stretching and he got up from his bed and Vere slowly made his way downstairs to the dining area, where his mother was already waiting. The warm glow of the chandeliers cast a soft, welcoming light over the room.

"Good evening, Mom," Vere greeted her with a smile as he took his seat at the dining table.

His mother returned the smile, her eyes filled with maternal affection. "Good evening, dear. How was your rest?" she inquired.

Vere nodded, feeling refreshed. "It was good. Thanks for letting me have some time to relax as my days are always tiring."

As they began their dinner, the conversation drifted towards fond memories of Vere's childhood. They reminisced about the days when Vere was just a young boy, and his favorite meal was the very dish they were enjoying that evening.

"Do you remember, Mom," Vere began with a nostalgic twinkle in his eye, "how much I used to love this dish when I was a kid?"

His mother chuckled warmly. "Oh, how could I forget? You used to ask for it all the time. It was your absolute favorite."

Vere's eyes sparkled with childhood joy as he continued, "I remember, Mom, you used to make it just the way I liked it with that special ingredient that made it taste out of this world."

His mother smiled; her eyes filled with love for her son. "I always wanted to make sure you had your favorite meal, dear. It's those little things that bring back the best memories, isn't it?"

Vere nodded, savoring the flavors of the dish that held a special place in his heart. "Absolutely, Mom. It's amazing how food can transport you back in time and make you feel like a kid again."

As they continued to enjoy their meal and share stories of days gone by, the bond between mother and son grew stronger, and the warmth of their shared memories enveloped them.

It was moments like these that reminded them of the deep love and connection that had always been a cornerstone of their relationship.

After the delightful dinner and reminiscing about cherished memories, Vere's mother extended an invitation to her son. "Vere, would you like to watch my favorite TV show with me? Come here Son please join me.

Vere's face lit up with a smile as he gladly accepted the offer. "Of course, Mom. I'd love to watch it with you. It's been too long indeed." The mother and son settled onto the comfortable couch in the living room, each with a warm feeling of contentment.

 They watched the TV show together, sharing laughter and commentary on the characters and storyline. It was a simple yet precious moment, strengthening the connection between them.

As the clock struck 10 o'clock, the TV show came to an end, and Vere's mother, with a yawn, declared, "Well, it's time for me to say goodbye to sleep. Thanks for watching with me, Vere. It meant a lot."

Vere gave his mother a tender hug and kissed her forehead. "You're welcome, Mom. I enjoyed it too. Have a good night's rest." Vere added.

His mother was off to bed, and Vere found himself alone in the quiet living room. He glanced at the clock; Until it was already midnight, and there had been no call from Mira.

Veres concerned, he decided to call her instead. He picked up his cell phone and dialed her number, anxiously waiting for her to answer.

However, with each attempt of call, there was no response from Mira. The phone rang and rang, but she didn't pick up. Vere's worry began to mount as he tried calling her repeatedly, fearing that something might have gone wrong during her night out with Ivie.

An unsettling feeling gnawed at him as the clock continued to tick, and Mira remained unreachable. Vere couldn't help but wonder what might be causing the delay and why she wasn't answering her phone. He sat there, his mind filled with concern, desperately hoping for Mira to call back soon to put his worries to rest.

Vere was already feeling anxious at that point. Because of Mr. Perry's threats, he believes that danger could arise at any time.