Three weeks later, excitement brewed in the air as another joint wedding was announced among the Berets after so many years.A journalist was reporting the news on live TV. “I’m Lola, a reporter from Channel Z. Decades ago, the Parker-Berets and their best friends hosted a mass luxurious wedding.”“The trend is repeating itself as the twins, Cooper and Curtis Parker-Beret, are getting married to the sisters, Rosie and Rosalind. What makes it more interesting is that the last born of the Berets, Ivory, is also getting married to Gerald Scott, the hot CEO of Scotts Automobiles and Cambridge Incorporated.”“I am here to give you every information you need about this mega wedding so stay tuned,” the reporter ended.There was a lot of excitement going on. Curtis’s relationship with Rosalind was well known to the populace so the shocking ones were that of Cooper and Gerald.Most people knew that Gerald was engaged to Yvette, not knowing how he was getting married to Ivory.The news sparked
Rosie felt terrible for the hairstylist. She had put in so much effort to put in the extensions and they looked good on Rosie.“I’m sorry, but you have to take everything off,” Rosie said politely, but her voice was stern. The hairstylist did not want to, feeling that if Cooper saw Rosie, he would reconsider.“That will take time. You will be late for your wedding.”“Let it be so, but Cooper’s happiness matters to me. After all, I’m doing all this for him, so what is the essence if he doesn’t like it?” Rosie stood her ground.She would rather be late and appear the way Cooper wanted than to appear on time with a look that would make him upset.Ivory smiled at Rosie’s resolve. She would have done the same for Gerald. It was just as Gerald wanted her to wear that wedding dress, and Ivory couldn’t refuse.“She’s right. You should make the necessary changes. We shall wait for her and everyone else,” Ivory added her voice.The hairstylist sighed frustratedly. “Alright. Please remove the we
Chaos broke out as the guests began to murmur in confusion. Gerald’s expression darkened instantly, but no one else knew what was going on. Ivory didn’t have her hacking tools with her to stop whoever was trying to sabotage her so openly because it was a joyous event. The first name that came to mind was Dean Arlo, but he was being processed for court and wouldn’t dare. Gerald already got the best lawyers to handle his case. The robotic voice continued to speak as images were shown on the screen. “Two years ago, three company servers were destroyed by Ice Panther. Those companies are now closed down with their employees jobless.” The crowd was already feeling pity for the company shown on the screen, but Ivory was boiling with rage. She was trying to figure out who was behind it since it was not hard for her to defend herself. For that reason, she decided to wait a little, hoping to be able to detect the human behind the robot. “A year ago, Ice Panther hacked into a government s
Ivory may be resilient and resourceful, but this time, she felt the security of being with her family. Gerald was already there for her, but so were her brothers and parents.Nathaniel was not only humiliated but also afraid. With all these powerful men threatening him, he couldn’t find any means of support and was afraid of his father’s deteriorating health.To find a way to get out of this mess, he decided to expose the brain behind it.“It was all Yvette’s idea. She masterminded everything. Please Gerald, I’m very sorry.” Nathaniel looked remorseful, but the damage caused was too much to let go.Ivory had to constantly look over her shoulder because of the enemies she was exposed to.“Why are you blaming me? If I suggested it, did I tell you to go ahead with it?” Yvette was equally trying to find a way to get out of the mess.“So you agree that you suggested it,” Gerald glared at her. She realized she had made a mistake with her words.“Please Gerald, it won’t happen again.”Gerald
Garvin had a small smile on his face. Cooper and Gerald might be wise, but Garvin was still more experienced. “Your method would not have been the best.” “I would have sent them to jail,” Gerald said. He hated that Yvette and Nathaniel were walking around freely, so what if they were impoverished? “They would have served a few terms and then be walking free. They would also come back to enjoy their family’s wealth as if nothing happened. It’s the reason why I took this action,” Garvin explained. It made sense to Cooper and Gerald that though their plan would punish those two well, it would have also been for a short term, but Garvin’s method was a long-term one. “Fine, but next time, you should discuss with us first,” Cooper insisted, but Garvin refused and explained, “Ivory is also my daughter.” Thus, he didn’t need anyone’s permission to protect his daughter. The three men all loved Ivory in different ways, and they were ready to avenge her. Since there was no way around Garvin
Iris stared in disbelief, her hands clenched tightly, as she observed the birthday surprise her father, The County Commissioner of the Poconos, claimed to have arranged for her.At her 25th birthday celebration, eight middle-aged pot-bellied men stood before her, their smirks oozing with desire, in full view of all the guests. Their hungry gazes seemed to strip her bare as she stood there, dumbfounded amidst the applause.She couldn't fathom what her father was thinking."Dad, what on earth do you think you're doing?" Venom and disappointment dripped from her voice. Her father grinned. Today, his daughter would choose a man and, in a matter of weeks, she would be married."Iris, these men come from esteemed political and business backgrounds. Just close your eyes and pick one. You're not getting any younger," her father said, his eyes filled with concern. But Iris was utterly devastated.Before she could protest, one of the men spoke up.“Iris Parker, have you ever wondered why I hav
Iris was accustomed to being in control. As the Deputy CEO of Parker's Hospitality Company, she held a position of power and authority. However, the events of the previous night had left her feeling humiliated, not only by her own father but also by strangers.The humiliation she experienced was overwhelming, and it seemed as though she needed to redeem herself or risk succumbing to depression. Just as the door was about to close, she couldn't hold back her emotions any longer and let out a desperate cry."I didn't drug you. I don't even know you. Maybe you were the one who drugged me because I can't recall much either," she pleaded, her voice trembling with tears. Despite her vulnerability, she hoped that the man would understand that she was not to blame. Unfortunately, her hopes were shattered when he turned back towards her, his expression filled with anger."Drug you? Do you honestly believe you're worth my time? For all I know, you've been spying on me. So, who put you up to
Iris called her friend, Chelsea Green, before leaving the villa. "My battery is dying, so I'm sending my location and a selfie of how I'm dressed. Just come and get me," she said.She quickly sent her location and selfie, hoping Chelsea would recognize her disguise. However, her phone started buzzing with calls and messages, and she wasn't sure if Chelsea saw or received the information.Fortunately, Iris managed to escape from the villa without being seen by the maids. However, she couldn't avoid the security men at the gate. Luckily, they simply stared at her without stopping her.After a short walk, Iris spotted her car approaching from a distance. Chelsea stepped out and embraced her tightly. "I'm so sorry, Iris. We searched for you, I swear," Chelsea said, patting her on the back for comfort.Chelsea was one of Iris's best friends, along with her sister. They also lived across the street from Iris's house in the Poconos."It wasn't your fault, and you didn't leave without me,"