The next morning, it was finally the day most people were waiting for. Manuel found it hard to sleep. He was preparing for his speech. He made sure he warmed up his voice so he won't have any break in between the speech. He also tried not to stutter. He wanted to make it professional so the board will accept him and even recommend him to be the chairman and not his brother.Ginny ironed his suit and hung it. She was also part of the anxious ones.The family had breakfast together, hoping to forget what happened the other day. Christopher was present at the table. Manuel tried to figure out his expression but it was so hard to read both his face and Michelle's. No one could tell what they were thinking or even if they plotted anything.He cleared his throat, wanting to speak. "Are you going to the ceremony today?" He asked. Christopher raised his head and glared at his brother. "Yes, why do you ask?" He answered in a calm tone."No reason. I'll send the order of the program...""I a
Timmy was still in the car, pretending to be his boss. No one even noticed, not even the driver. He raised his head and cleared his throat. "Uh... Well be there soon young master. I'll take a short court to the event center" the driver said. "Hurry!" He managed to mimick Chris voice. The driver increased his speed, driving towards the wrong location. "Are you sure this is the right place?" He asked again. "Yes, young master. I'm sure of it" he lied. .Michelle was recording all of it. She wanted to make sure she gets a more detailed recording that stated either Ginny or Manuel was responsible for this. She had to act fast and she knew just what to do. She swiftly called her sister. Ginny was on the bed, sleeping. Since she dozed off, she hasn't woken up. She heard her phone ringing. She felt too weak to even reach it. When she finally grab it, she saw it was her sister calling. She gasped back to reality and sat up, remembering that she had to make sure Christopher doesn't rea
After Chris took the speech, they board gave him a standing ovation. He took a bow and stepped down from the podium. He walked towards Manuel who was boiling in anger. He just wore a fake smile on his face. "You did a good job with the arrangement" Chris said. "Am I supposed to say thank you? You knew what I was after, yet you took it. Couldn't you have just let me have a taste of it?" He asked softly, still wearing the smile. Christopher placed a hand on Manuel's shoulder. "I just couldn't let you have a taste of it. You've tasted what it's like to be the chairman and it made you greedy. You can't have more of it. Hand over everything to my department, I'll be resuming on Monday. You've done a good job running the companies this long" he said. Manuel grew the urge to threw Chris' hand off his shoulder but, he tried to calm himself. Some people were watching them. They must be thinking they were so close as brothers. He watched as Christopher checked his wrist watch. "Ah! Father's
After some few days, Mr Croydon finally arrived at home. Everyone in the family was around to welcome him back. Immediately he stepped into the house, they walked to him with cake. "Welcome back father" one of his daughter said. Another one pop a bottle of champagne. He smiled and nodded his head. "Thank you. Thank you very much" he said and tightened his grip around Michelle's hand. Michelle understood what he wanted. She immediately walked with him up the stairs. Everyone just watched him leave. He entered his room and sat down, groaning. "You should have some rest father" she said."No, I'm fine. Thanks to you" he said.Michelle smiled. "Thank you father, for getting batter. The doctor will be here tomorrow to check on you" she said. "I assume you saw the news" he said. "What news?" She asked, wearing a confused look. .The next minute, she was staring at Mr Croydon's tablet. She was breathing hard, with her fist tightened. She was angry. "How could...how could he do suc
Ginny entered the room slowly few hours after dinner. She couldn't face Manuel yet because she knew she'll be scolded by him. She got in and saw it was empty. There was no sign of Manuel anywhere yet. Hurriedly, she had her bath so she could pretend to be asleep. But, by the time she got out of the bathroom, he was there... He was sitting on the bed.Ginny shrieked in fear, seeing her husband. He exchanged glances with her and sprung up. With the towel on her chest, she glued herself to the bathroom door as there was no place to go."I'm sorry Manuel. I know, it was my mistake, I very well admit it" she said, tears running down here cheek. He got closer to her but to her surprise, he didn't yell at her. He just placed his hand on her wet face. "I missed you" he said. Her eyes glowed when she heard that. Her heart stopped pounding fast. She couldn't believe Manuel just said that to her. She gently touched his hand that was on her cheek. "You do?" She asked. "Of course, I'm sorry
Everyone was surprised to see Mr Croydon walk down the stairs. Even the doctor had a happy look on his face, he was excited hat he has done his work successfully. He sat down and looked at everyone's face."I hope everything has been going well without me" he said. "Of course, Michelle has been so great" Ella said. The other family members were quiet. "I'm glad you're back grandpa. I missed you" Chloe said. "Oh my.... Come, sit close to me" Mr Croydon said. He looked on his left, he saw the doctor sitting. On the right hand side, was his first wife. He smiled at her, silently signalling her to leave. She cleared her throat and left, quite embarrassed. Chloe sat close to Mr Croydon. "We have so much to do together" he said. "Yes grandpa" she blushed. "Let's all eat" he said.They grabbed their fork to start digging, Ginny sprung up, banging her hand on the table. Everyone shook in fear, wondering what her problem was. "I have a confession to make" she said. They started murmu
The next morning, Jenny arrived home after spending a week outside the house. She saw Kelly wearing her shoes. Jenny scoffed and threw her bag on the couch. She tied her hair into a rough ponytail and took off her stripper boot. "Are you still thinking of going to school?" She asked. "Well, I've been going to school since you've been out doing... What I have no idea of" Kelly replied, rudely. Jenny frowned and walked closer to her. She grabbed Kelly's ear and pulled it.Kelly screamed in pain. Francis ran out. "Stop what you're doing Jenny. She's a child" "Oh, yes... She's a child. I remember when she came in here. She was so dumb that she could utter a word in three days. Now, she has so much to say""Well, it's good" Francis folded her hands, watching as Kelly wore her shoes. "You're letting her go to school? What if someone notices her?" Jenny asked. "No one will. She has been going to school since you were out, working your ass at the club. Trust me" Francis said. Kelly w
Rose sprung up from the chair she was seated and walked around to where Michelle was. Michelle furrowed her eyebrows, wearing a confused look. "What are you doing?" She asked. "I'm going to take care of you. You're carrying the future heir of the Croydon fortune" Rose said, pouring some water for Michelle. Michelle chuckled softly. "Please, don't say that too loud" she replied, wanting to sip from her glass of wine. Rose took it from her and replaced it with water. "I don't want to drink water. I want the wine" Michelle tried to protest."There's no wine for you till the baby is born. For now, be careful. I wish I were you to take care of you myself" Rose pouted and went back to her chair. Michelle dropped the glass of water and winked at Rose. "Are you sure you wish to be here because of me or Ella?" She asked. Rose threw her gaze away shyly. She bit her lower lips and rubbed it with her thumb. "We kissed the other day and I've been really shy to see her again" "It's not bad.