If the blade comes in contact with her face,her mother would be heartbroken.
"Why are you denying it? Do you think he would protect a slut like you when he can't even protect himself? He had confessed to it himself." The woman mocked hellbent on destroying her face.
Layla turned to look at the manager in despair. So he could actually do something like that. Is this payback for not accepting his proposal?
Layla felt different emotions swirling within her. She wished that Miles could appear and save her from such humiliation.
The others were busy making fun of her as they all glanced at her with disdain. They hated her and were quite happy with the way she was treated. None of them came to her rescue as they placated other customers.
The customers gave Layla a dirty look as the woman dragged her out. The manager on the other hand,gave her a knowing look.
"Stop!!" An authoritative voice resounded throughout the building.
The woman subconsciously stopped and Layla turned to look at her savior. It was him!! Her mind yelled to her. She knew she would be safe now so she let all her guards down.
She didn't know why but seeing him made her want to pour out her grievances. She began sobbing silently. On seeing her tears,Miles frowned and turned to glare at the woman.
The woman subconsciously left Layla. She couldn't stand the aura he was emanating at the moment.
"President!!" They all bowed. They were beyond excited. The president had come to their mall for the first time. But they were really angry that he had to witness such a spectacle on the first day he arrived.
"What's going on here?" He asked with a loud voice.
"This lady over here is our worker. She had sexual relationship with the manager and his wife found out. She came to teach her a lesson today." One bold lady stepped out to say. She actually thought that the boss would be happy that she said the truth but reverse was the case.
"Okay. Go to the human resource and tender in your resignation. You don't want me to fire you as you know the consequences." Miles said.
"Didn't you hear what the boss said? Go and drop your resignation letter." The lady said to Layla, gloating obvious in her voice.
"And who said I was referring to her?" Miles asked unhurriedly.
"If you aren't referring to her,then who are you referring to?" The lady asked with a confused look.
"I'm sorry but it's you." Kingsley answered. He knew the boss was already getting annoyed.
"What!!" She shrieked out loud causing everyone to look at her with disdain.
"But I told the truth." The lady said. She really didn't know why he asked her to resign. This was the best opportunity for her to kick Layla out. Her relationship with the manager was to be kept secret.
"Are you sure you told the truth?" Miles asked. His eyes narrowed as he stared straight into her eyes.
On seeing the look,the lady has a premonition that something bad was about to happen soon and truly the next statement he uttered drained all the blood in her face.
"Mrs. Wilson, the lady you were persecuting is not the one who has a secret affair with your husband. She is a victim. Ask your husband if I'm lying or not." Miles said with a meaningful smile dancing on his lips.
Mrs. Wilson turned to her husband and he felt scared.
"Is that the truth?. Did you make me hit an innocent girl so you could continue with your real whore?" She asked,her patience already running thin.
"Yes." Mr. Wilson admitted.
"Who is she? Who is the slut. Answer me, would you?" Mrs. Wilson yelled.
He shakily pointed at someone and everyone turned to who his hands were pointing to.It was the girl who had spoke up before.
They were all shocked and Mrs. Wilson was so furious,she directly kicked her to the floor.
"Ahh!!" She screamed out loud.
"You lying cheating slut! How dare you sleep with my husband? Do you think you could get away with it?" Mrs. Wilson asked she violently beat her.
"Please, manager help me. Tell her you are the one who coerced me into it. I really didn't want you sleep with him." The lady cried out.
"Shut up! Valerie,I said keep quiet." The manager yelled. He didn't want his other secrets to be exposed.
Miles signaled for Kingsley to drag them out. He didn't want his mall to be crime scene.
He carried Layla in a bridal way before he strode out. Everyone in the mall was completely shocked. The manager and his wife including Valerie were sent out of the mall. He and Valerie were directly fired.
"We are sorry that you witnessed such a scene in our mall. To make up for it,the president said that you would have a 20% discount on what you shop for." Kingsley informed and the customers were cheered up immediately.
"Why didn't you fight back? Why did you allow her to bully you this way?" Miles asked he searched for the first aid kit.
"Probably because I know you would come to save me." Layla blurted out and she regretted saying it.
"Don't always rely on me." Miles said after a while.
He treated her injuries and being close to him, Layla saw how handsome he was and was tempted to caress him.
"The hospital called. Your mom is awake already." Miles said and Layla's eyes lit up immediately.
"What are we waiting for? Let's head there already. But Mr. John?" Layla asked.
"I have sent him home already. Let's go greet your mom. As her future son-in-law,I have to meet her soon." He said and Kira's face turned red.
Kingsley had entered the car already at this moment.
"Everything has been settled, president. Hello Miss. Layla." Kingsley said.
"Alright!"
"Hi, special Assistant Kingsley."
Miles and Layla said at the same time.
"Where are we headed to now?" He asked respectfully.
"The hospital." He responded as he closed his eyes tiredly.
Kingsley nodded before driving off.
They arrived at the hospital in about 30 minutes.
Layla ran into the hospital as soon as the car was parked.
"Mom!" Layla cried out as she stared at the frail figure on the bed.
"Layla,my child. Mom is safe. Do not cry." Kelly said trying to pacify the crying figure.
"Yes. Mom is alright! I won't cry anymore." Layla said wiping her tears.
"Why am I in this room? It looks so expensive." Kelly said looking at the room with trepidation.
"Auntie,I was the one who asked the doctors to put you in this exclusive room." Miles said. He had just come in to the room.
"Who are you? Layla,who is he?" Kelly asked staring at Miles with caution.
"Mom,he is my future husband." Layla said with her head lowered.
"What?" Kelly shouted looking at Layla in horror.
"If he is your future husband then what about Michael?" Asked Kelly with stern eyes.
"We are not together anymore." Layla muttered.
"Did you cheat on him?" Kelly asked already feeling disappointed.
"What?! No mom. I didn't." Layla subconsciously denied.
"In fact it was Michael who cheated on me. He said he never loved me. He hurled baseless accusations towards me. Do you expect me to stay with such a man?" Layla asked feeling hurt. She didn't understand why her mom made such speculations.
"But you still have to tell me why your health deteriorated so much that you had to go for an urgent surgery?" Layla asked it came to her mind.
"I got disgusting pictures about you from an anonymous sender." Kelly said passing a folder to her.
Layla gave a look to Miles who encouraged her to open it. Her mom was scrutinizing Miles.
On seeing what was in the folder, she subconsciously shouted.
"That's not me!!”
"That's not me!!" She subconsciously blurted out. "I know it's not you,I know the goal of the sender was to make me agitated and unfortunately,I fell into it," her mother,Kelly said calmly. She closed her eyes as she sighed out before saying, "you may leave,I want to be alone." "Mom," she whispered and Miles shook his head at her. "It's best we let her be for now, let's go I will take you home," he said as he pulled the dazed Layla out. Miles turned to look at the woman on the hospital bed with a deep look. She was definitely hiding something. He could feel it and he would find out what it was. His instincts were always right so they wouldn't be wrong in this. "You have helped me so much," Layla muttered tiredly as she sat on the bench in the hospital's corridor. She decided to wait for a while before she would head home. "It's my duty,after all, I'm your future husband, aren't I?" He asked with a smirk dancing on his lips and she chuckled. He secretly heaved a sigh of relief
Chapter 6"Everyone who have wronged you, I promise to deal with them,just stay with me, please," he said in an hushed voice before he left the room.Next morning, Layla woke up feeling quite refreshed. This was the first time in years she had a good night sleep. She woke up feeling really radiated. It was obvious she was in a good mood with the way she hummed and danced round her room. Her day was destined to turn sour as she received a call from her father. She hissed as she ignored the call,she didn't want anything to do with that family.Her father called for a while before the call got disconnected. She glanced at her phone with disgust as though it was Arthur she was staring at.She did her morning routine and decided to head downstairs. She wanted to have breakfast as she was starving."Good morning grandpa,I hope you had a good night rest?" She asked with a bright look and grandpa Brooks felt more energized seeing her."I had a wonderful night rest, thanks for asking," he sai
Chapter 7"Boss Chad,have we made a mistake? Did we come to the right place?" A guy who had initially looked down on Layla said as he tried to wipe off his sweat."I don't think so,this is the address boss gave us,this miss Layla is definitely not simple," Chad analysed to them and they couldn't help but take a deep breath. They had definitely made a mistake."Wow," one of them said as he took a deep breath in shakily. He was done for. He had underestimated his future mistress.___Living Room"Where are my mother's momentos?" Layla asked with her frosty eyes. She was looking really angry right now as she glared daggers at them."We would get it,Ella,go get it," Arthur said to the frightened Ella."Yes father," she replied before scurrying away. Layla's look previously was really scary and she didn't want to be on the receiving end of it. On a normal day,she would not have gave in but recalling the way Layla beat up those bodyguards,she still felt a shiver run down a spine. In simpl
At the mention of Michael, Ella's face revealed a blissful smile. Arthur confirmed that they had a good relationship and the smile on his face became more evident."We have got to prepare, Michael is an esteemed guest so we can't have any slip ups," Arthur said as he began instructing Beatrice on things she had to."Alright,I have something to do in the study,I would retire to my study," Arthur said as he left the living room swiftly."Mom I'm so happy, everything is falling into place now," Ella said with visible bliss. She was really excited."Why are you foolish?" Beatrice asked with disdain. She didn't understand why her daughter was happy when they had more pressing issues to deal with."What do you mean mom?" Ella asked with confusion."You are such a silly girl,you are the only one who would be happy in such a situation, can't you see that we can't control Layla anymore,she has her mother's momentos," Beatrice snapped as she glared at her daughter.Sometimes,she wondered if the
"Blood clot?" He asked in surprised. "Hmm and it had been there even before I was born," she said with a sad laugh. "I would be there soon,do not do anything stupid,wait for me, everything would be alright," he said and hung up the call. Looking at the darkened phone,she let out a small smile. It had not been long since they knew each other,but he had clearly made enough sacrifices for her. Even if she had other thoughts about this marriage,his actions were enough to make her waver. She arranged her emotions before going into her mother's ward. "Mom, I'm here to see you," she said to the woman who smiled lightly at her. Layla felt her heart break on seeing how happy she was but she couldn't show her emotions or her mom would figure out that something was wrong. "I was thinking you wouldn't come, I'm sorry I overreacted the previous day," Kelly apologized once she saw her daughter. "Mom..," she wanted to tell her that it wasn't necessary but Kelly interrupted her. "I know what
"I'm just worried about my mom,I know I should be optimistic but I can't help but think about it, I'm worried," she said in an hoarse voice. "Everything would be alright, I'm here,you need not worry," he assured her and she gave him a smile which caused his heart to skip a bit. "I know I can't count on you,not knowing when this happened but I know you would always have my back," she said and her words earned a smile from him. He felt that her words were much more better than signing contracts worth billions of dollars. It was worth it for him to push all his work or else,he might not have heard these words. "By the way,are you done with your work? I hope it wasn't because of me you flew all the way here?" She asked already feeling guilty. He could sense that she was feeling guilty,so to put her heart at ease,he said, "I had already completed my work,I only left the follow-up to my assistant." She only breath a sigh of relief after she heard his words. "I would go home to have a
"I don't know,come on, let's leave this hospital,we would visit my aunt another day," he said as his ego and pride had been shattered by someone he once looked down on. "Miss,I noticed you were uncomfortable with those two people,why didn't you leave their presence since you don't like him?" The driver asked curiously causing Layla to raise her head up from the car's window. "You would not understand," Layla said with a smile. No one would understand what she was facing. The driver seeing that she was not willing to talk about it, tactfully remain silent. They soon got to the Brooks' mansion and Layla sighed out loudly as she stepped into the house. She only felt warmth in this place and she tightly tried to grasp it. "You are home," grandpa Brooks said with a smile as he welcomed her with open arms. On seeing the warm gaze of the grandpa, Layla felt hot tears in her eyes. When has anyone ever treated her like this? She was treated like a trash all her life but the grandpa who had
Thank you," she said accepting the glass of wine. She wrapped her hands around her arms as she felt the biting cold."Is there anything you want to talk to me about?" She asked quizzically as she could feel his intense stare on her."Yes, actually I don't know if you would want a grand wedding or a just a small one, my heart is divided,I want to take in your opinion as well," he said in one breath.Layla gave him a confused look and he was nervous of her answer. He would rather they have a grand wedding as that would be the biggest slap to her enemies."Or you can tell me what your dream wedding is," he probed. He really wanted her opinion as well,as a lady's wedding only happens once in a lifetime. He didn't want to flop."Actually,I have always dreamed of having a beach wedding,you know, feeling the sea breeze hit me,it would be a novel feeling to me," she said, giving him a bright smile.He was stunned by her smile and couldn't get himself back as he stared at her deeply."When do