Jeffery's men pounced on Blake, they slapped and booted him to the floor.
Blood spewed out of his mouth after several punches. While trying to escape from them, Blake ended up hitting his head on the wall, causing him to wince in unexpected pain.
He didn't say he would not get a divorce, how do they expect him to leave his sister alone in the hospital when he is the only family she has? Particularly during an integral period of her life.
“Tomorrow, we will get the divorce tomorrow” he enunciated. As he spoke, his voice emerged as a mere whisper, fragile and strained, barely audible.
Each word was accompanied by a tremor, a subtle quiver betraying the depth of his uncertainty and vulnerability.
Maria's laughter spurted with a hint of derision in her voice. “Useless people like you love their lives too?” she mocked.
“There is no need to stain our hands with his polluted blood that screams nothing but poverty since he has agreed to the divorce happening tomorrow” Mrs. Jones interceded
“Given the fact that I am going to meet the new CEO of Gold Crop tomorrow, I shouldn't touch anything that will bring bad luck” Jeffery boasted with pride dripping out of his body.
Everyone's eyes turned to him the moment he uttered that. Maria once again shifted closer to him, relaxing her head on his chest as she held him tighter.
“Are you talking about the rumored CEO that just returned? The real owner of Gold Corp, do you know him?” she asked ecstatically, her eyes widened in desperation.
News spread faster than anyone can think of, it has just been a few hours, how did they all find that out?
Jeffery dusted his dress, gently rubbed his hand on his hair, and smiled confidently.
“Of course, we are acquaintances, I have known him since we were young. He also promised to sign a long-term partnership contract with my family's company”
After listening to that, a low chuckle escaped from Blake's bleeding mouth. How is Jeffery proudly lying through his teeth? His wife and mother-in-law are more stupid for believing whatever he says.
The Richardsons are prestigious, even more prideful, and love associating with people who are of the same status as them.
They would never have anything to do with anyone from the Wilson family, they will crush them, chew them, and throw them out of business forever if the Wilsons tries to rub shoulders with them.
Blake is certain, Jeffery has never met anyone from the Richardsons.
Maria grimaced, she let out a hateful sizzle as they all stared down at Blake who was still on the floor, his chuckle enticed their attention.
“You have the guts to laugh while we are discussing? You stink of poverty, do you even know what Gold Corp is? Jeffery is friends with the real owner of the company” Maria elucidated, eyeing Blake in aversion.
Blake on the other hand struggled to get himself up despite the pain that was shooting through the entirety of his body at that period.
“Since you are poor and uneducated, even with your smartphone, I bet you don't know that Gold Corp is the world's biggest and largest gold-producing company. They produce anything as long as it's gold” she added.
Blake could only stare at them. Although, it is factual that he couldn't complete his college, that doesn't make him uneducated. He dropped out in his third year in college, how does that make him illiterate?
Of course, he also knew about the company before he found out that he is the mysterious owner. Everyone does because they are always in ads, on television, in newspapers, and everywhere.
Mrs Jones pushed Blake aside, walking over to Jeffery.
“He is nothing like you. While you are nothing but a liability, my soon-to-be son-in-law is from a reputable family, a famous doctor, and has connections with the people you can never dream of ever meeting in your life” she reigned insults at Blake.
“Get out of my sight, your unsightly face gives me anxiety” Blake nodded his head after hearing that from his mother-in-law.
Instead of going into his room, he walked out of the house.
At that point, no one cared about him, they were trying to do everything achievable to find favor with Jeffrey because he knows the world's richest man.
Blake managed to limp out of the house, he was boiling in anger as he reminisced on everything Maria and her family had done to him.
Even if it's the last thing he would do, he is going to make them pay in ten folds. If retaliation becomes a crime, he would gladly go to jail.
The night was setting in and the sun was completely gone, he could hear the sound of cars from a distance.
It has been a long day for him, the only thing he should be doing at the moment is relaxing his mind while trying to process everything that has happened in less than 24 hours.
Tired and weak, he brought out his phone and dialed Mr. Martin’s number. The older man picked up the call on the first ring.
“I have been waiting for your call, young lord” his voice echoed. Ignoring the way he addresses him, Blake held his head and groaned.
“Can we meet in the hospital tomorrow? I will text you the address” he requested. “You don't have to, I know where young Miss is,” Mr. Martin responded.
Blake didn't find it odd, the older man must have put a tail on him after he left his office earlier. Whatever the reason may be isn't important to him right now.
“Is there anything else you want me to do for you?” Mr. Martin asked. Blake thought about it for a while and nodded his head.
“I need a favor from you” he spoke
“go ahead and ask anything”
“Can I please get a place to stay?” Blake solicited, calmly and politely. Now that he is getting a divorce, he needs a place. Emma will also be discharged after tomorrow.
“I will do that as soon as possible, you have nothing to worry about '' Mr. Martin insured. “Thank you so—”
The impulsive light from a car’s headlights washed over his face like a tidal wave, momentarily engulfing him in a sea of brightness, leaving him disoriented and struggling to find his bearings as his phone fell on the floor.
With his hand on his forehead to shade himself from the sudden light that shrouded his sense of sight. Blake was surrounded by two sports cars by the time he was able to see clearly.
Swallowed in fear, he took a step back as five gigantic men stepped out of the first car, leaving him to think that Jeffrey must have sent his men to kill him but the thought perished the instant a beautiful and elegant woman exited the second car.
With the lights from the car turned off in the darkness of the evening that was beginning to set in, Blake could barely see with just the street lights but he could tell from the clothing that this woman approaching him is not an ordinary person.
As she approached, her graceful stride oozed an air of timeless elegance, her every movement a symmetry of composure and confidence.
With each step, her flowing dress swayed gently, mirroring the cadence of her graceful pace. Her radiant smile illuminated her face as she stopped right in front of Blake.
The first word she uttered threw him off guard, leaving him in a fleeting bewilderment
“I am glad I found you first”
Blake's eyes followed her every move as she spoke. He couldn't comprehend anything from her statement earlier. “Who are you?” he inquired, trying to hold the roadside seat for support. The stress he went through during the day was starting to take effect on his body as he wobbled.The lady ambled a bit closer, taking in Blake's formation. “You don't look okay, we can talk after I get you treated. Please come with me” she indicated. Blake creased his brows, his gaze became intense as he took a few steps back. Maria and Jeffery must be playing a stunt on him. This might be a plan to exterminate him and flinghis body into the ocean. That way, no one will ever find out of his whereabouts. With his hand on his hurting stomach, Blake raised his head the second he heard a light chuckle from the mysterious woman. She dipped her hand into her bag, bringing out her business card. “I am glad I brought this, it looks like you have a little trust issue” she beamed, handing the card to him.
Blake grasped his head from the sudden migraine that hit him. With the support of Mr. Martin, he was accompanied to the VIP ward where Emma will be transmitted to.Miss Hannah's assertion kept tolling in his head till they got to the ward. “Was? What do you mean by that?” he queried. Miss Hannah sat beside him with a small sigh, she traded glances with Mr. Martin who nodded his head as a go-ahead. They are not just here because of Emma but also for another reason they haven't had the prospect to talk with Blake about it.“Your Mother was married to Gerald, my late elder brother and the founder of Gold Corp but she vanished with you and your sister after his death”She halted to take in Blake's retort, surprisingly, he didn't say or do anything. “You were only ten years old then” she added, pausing for the second time to give room for Blake to talk and his next question took them off guard. “Why? Why did she leave?” he asked. Miss Hannah coughed, trying to avoid his searing gaze.
Blake walked into his sister's ward with a fervent smile on his face, he was coming back from the doctor's office and the astronomical amount needed for her surgery left him in a comprehensive mess. He won't be able to generate five million dollars with the kind of work he does, even if he is to save for two years. “How are you feeling, Emma?” he asked, sitting down at the perimeter of the bed. “Am I going to die? I find it laborious to inhale and exhale, I can't feel myself, Blake” Emma wailed. She has been suffering from leukemia for the past year. Instead of getting better, it keeps getting worse due to the lack of proper treatment. She feels out of breath because of anemia too.Blake looked away, he dabbed the tears that dropped on his face before his sister could catch a glimpse of him crying. Taking her hands into his, he stared at her in distress and determination. “You are not going to die, Emma. I won't let you die” he pledged. He vows to do whatever it takes to get the
Blake kept the paper aside and emitted into a disbelieving laughter. He was amused, astonished, and skeptical.His mother's dementia must have chipped in for her to think that they are wealthy. She didn't think of writing a small company's name but Gold Corp, the best in the world? What a parody! How is he the owner of such a company? If anything, they have been feeding from hand to mouth since their mother was alive, she was prominently not from a wealthy family either. He picked up the glistening gold-plated necklace. It looked new and shiny as though it was made today, Blake scrutinized it, he needn't be told that it cost a lot. With the necklace in his hand, he speculated the likelihood of what was written there being true, although he couldn't bring himself to acknowledge that. Blake picked up the paper and neatly tucked it in his pocket, there was a number on it. It might come in handy for him. He walked to the mirror and wore the necklace on his neck, walking out of the ro
The book on Cheryl's hand fell to the floor, her eyes flickered between Blake and Mr. Martin while Blake stood there with a confused expression. “I am just an acting CEO, how dare you talk to a member of the Richardson family in that manner? The overall owner and CEO of Gold Corp?” Mr. Martin voiced. The commotion drew the attention of other workers who were as shocked as both Cheryl and Blake himself. Blake is the real owner of Gold Corp and a member of the Richardson family, the most powerful family in the world. They could make anyone disappear in seconds and they won't be reprimanded for it. It was rumored that the real owner of Gold Corp had been away for years, the whole world knew he was going to come back but Cheryl didn't know he would come back looking like this. How could she not have known? Cheryl's shoulders slumped in defeat, right there in front of everyone, she dropped to her knees in front of Blake. “I am sorry Sir, please have mercy on me. I had no idea who you
“What do you say? Will you choose to let your sister die? My condition is simple. You are no longer needed in my life by the way” Maria declared firmly.She is desperately begging him for a divorce, right? Then he will fulfill her desire.“Since you want to get rid of me so bad, I agree to the divorce but I do not —” “You've made the right choice there, you are not as idiotic as I thought you were. Here is a cheque of 6 million dollars, take it as me paying you off for your one year of joblessness” she interrupted before he could complete his statement. She brought out a written cheque from her bag and threw it at him. “You don't need to pay back, we will get the divorce as soon as possible” she summed upRight as she was about to turn to leave, the nurse strode towards them.“Here is your payment receipt, sir. And congratulations, the doctor has scheduled tomorrow morning for Miss Richardson’s surgery” she announced with a wide smile on her face. From the very moment she learned a