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Chapter 34 – Being Sued
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Our Secret Identities Chapter 35 – Richard’s Explanation
“Do you mind if I get something to eat?” Richard asks, coming out of the guest room as Emmett and Simone were just about to sit down for dinner. Nodding her head; “Did Paul hit you again?” Simone asks, putting some roast beef and vegetables on her plate; topping the whole plate with gravy. “He never stopped” Richard says; eyeing how much gravy she was putting on top. “Do you have enough? Or would you like me to get you a pitcher?” “I’m fine” she answers. ‘It’s not me who wants the gravy; it’s the jelly bean in my stomach that does’ she adds to herself. Emmett’s eyes narrow to a cold stare. Not because Richard was teasing Simone. He wasn’t aware Richard was beaten by Paul. “Why did you come here, of all places?” Emmett asks, not sure of what he is doing or why he would go to him in the first place. “You hate me as much as Paul.” “I don’t hate you. You are my brother” Richard says; shock creeping on Emmett’s face. “I already told you; I don’t have anywhere else to go.” “Hotel; Fri
Our Secret Identities Chapter 36 – Buy a Business
“What do you mean; maybe not?” Richard asks, turning back to look at Emmett. “I may be here for the moment; I’m not leeching off of you.”“You definitely won’t be leeching off of me” Emmett says, moving from the table. “I need to consult with Lester first and then the board; do you think you could run Peterson Properties yourself?”“Yes; better than dad. He’s a carpenter. He started by flipping houses before going into apartment buildings then old office buildings. I have a business and architecture degree. Dad won’t even let me try; for whatever fucked up reason” Richard states, a smirk crossing his face; understanding what Emmett was planning to do. “Is dad’s business really up shit creek without a paddle?”“Oh yeah” Emmett states, grinning from ear to ear. ‘Ultimate retribution. Selling his company to me or go bankrupt. That will hurt’ he adds in his mind. “You two should go to bed; I’ll call a few people and see what we can do… Separately” he spits the last part of the sentence at
Our Secret Identities Chapter 37 – Simone’s First Board Meeting
“Why did Emmett give you the shiner?” Lester asks Richard as they all left Emmett’s office.“He didn’t. This was a gift from my father. That is why I was at Emmett’s place last night” Richard informs Lester. “And mum didn’t do anything, as per normal. If she isn’t off her face on pain killers and attacking me herself; she isn’t around to give a shit about what Dad was doing.”“Daddy dearest, cut him off” Emmett states, causing Lester to burst out laughing.“Ha! Ha! I told you I would find a job. It was your decision to buy Peterson Properties” Richard snorts as they head to the boardroom. “I’m happy about it; don’t get me wrong. I don’t want to be known as the person who came running to his estranged brother to fix his problems.”“But you did come to me” Emmett exclaims; laughing at Richard’s frustrated glare. “I’m grateful you aren’t seeking my help. I am willing to offer it.”“Give the guy a break. He went from riches to rags overnight” Simone snaps at Emmett and Lester.“Sorry” the
Our Secret Identities Chapter 38 – It’s Not in the Media Sector
“Not nearly enough” Henry says, standing up to leave. “I was under the impression you had a good relationship with Paul; at least that is how they portrayed it. That was my error and I will take my punishment for the part I played.”“Wait” Simone states; glancing over at Emmett and Lester. Everyone turns their head to look at her; “You made a mistake; something everyone has done in this room. You are also willing to take responsibility for your actions. That reason alone; I would like you to stay on the board.”“It’s not up to you” Emmett remarks, glaring at his wife.“No; it’s not. I wanted to point it out” Simone replies, giving him a smile.“I see what you mean. She isn’t afraid to tell you what she is thinking” Travis Reynolds says with a chuckle.‘I’ll have this argument with her later’ Emmett tells himself. “No, she isn’t” he responds to Travis’ comment. “This is not the issue. The issue is what are we going to do with you?”“Have you learnt from your error in judgement?” Simone
Our Secret Identities Chapter 39 – Apology is Not Accepted
Simone and Richard hop off the elevator; “What the fuck is he doing here?” Vince shouts, as they come over to where he and Tiffany was standing. “And why are you with him?”“I’ve come to apologise for what I did to you” Richard says, glancing over at Simone for some help.“You’re on your own” she says, taking a seat on one of the foldout chairs at the doorway of the office space. “This is your problem, not mine.”“Whatever you have say; your apology is not accepted” Vince spits, moving away and heading through the door to the back of the office spaces.Richard was about to follow Vince; “Leave him. He will only beat the shit out of you” Tiffany says, pursing her lips together. “He will do more than what Emmett has done to you” she adds; looking at his black eye.“For the last fucking time; Emmett didn’t do this to me” Richard yells; his voice echoing around the empty space.“Please tell me who did; I want to shake his hand” Tiffany says; walking away from the pair.“You knew they were
Our Secret Identities Chapter 40 – Pay Up
Emmett was lost for words. He didn’t know how to respond, listening to Richard explain the problem with the building plans, compared to the blueprints of the building. ‘I’m impressed’ he says inwardly to himself. “That’s what happens when you hire cowboy builders” Richard states; taking the seat in front of Emmett’s desk.“Were you going to hire him?” Emmett asks, looking at Simone.“We hadn’t decided” she tells him; walking over to sit on his lap, since the sofa and chair were taken. Emmett didn’t complain. “He had the best layout and we were going to talk to him today, regarding how he was going to achieve the layout. I’m glad Rick was there.”“Can you achieve this layout?” Emmett asks, looking at Richard.“Anything can be achieved. Simone will need an engineer to come in. They will be able to tell us how to reinforce the floor above. And if we were to get it up to fire code; I would suggest joining this corridor with this one. If there is a fire on that floor; everyone will be able
Our Secret Identities Chapter 41 – I Would Rather Go Bankrupt
A few days later; Emmett and Simone were on their way to Hunter, Hunter and Russell law firm. Simone was following up with Gloria about the lawsuit Lively Design Studios had against her; whilst Emmett was having a meeting with her father; Trevor, about the purchase of Peterson Properties. Richard and Lester were meeting them there.“Did Gloria tell you what was happening with the lawsuit?” Emmett asks, parking the car.“She said Mark was willing to come to an agreement” Simone replies, climbing out of the passenger seat. “I’m not sure what agreement. We will find out shortly, no doubt.”The pair walk into the building; “Mr Hunter and Ms Hunter are waiting for you both in the conference room” Helen; Gloria’s personal secretary says, greeting them at the front door. “I will take you to them.”Walking through the door of the conference room; Simone is shocked to see Mark and his team of lawyers sitting on one side of the table; and Gloria, Trevor and Isaac were sitting on the other side
Our Secret Identities Chapter 42 – Sense of Deja Vu
Once they left the law firm; Emmett dropped Simone out the front of Bridal Boutique; the bridal shop for the rich and famous. They decided to continue with Leona and Drakes wedding; even though it will be a vow ceremony; rather than a wedding. The wedding was to be held the following weekend in Rocky Valley Park. Simone thought the larger she grows with the pregnancy; the more uncomfortable the bodysuit will get.“Tiff; Mrs Walker” Simone calls out as she enters the store.Tiffany had the bodysuit and Leona’s clothes ready for when Simone arrived. Handing it to her; “the changerooms are over there” Tiffany responds; pointing to a group of small cubicles.Simone moves to the cubicles; “Does anyone else get a sense of déjà vu?” she giggles; heading into the cubicle to get changed.“Yes” Jenny Walker says with a chuckle; “Except we are getting ready for a proper wedding this time around.”“Caitie; Sandy and Beck will be here in an hour” Tiffany adds, looking at her watch. “Let’s get you
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