Chapter Three

" I hope you both know why I have called you here?" William started, scratching his light stubble. His two daughters stared at him in confusion.

" Why father?" Alyssa blinked innocently.

" Because I have a very important guest coming over. My boss. He will come to meet both of you and decide which one he wishes to marry." William continued. Olivia and Alyssa's eyes widened in shock.

" Marriage? Why would I want to get married? And to your boss? Ew!" Alyssa screeched. William rolled his eyes at his daughter's behavior. He really didn't want to waste too much time because his boss would he around very soon.

" Don't worry sweetheart. You know daddy always wants what's best for you. Plus, my boss is very young and extremely rich. He's the richest bachelor in the continent." William added.

" Really Daddy? " Alyssa's eyes were wide now and a wide grin stretched her face. Her father chuckled.

" Yes dear. I need both of you to get dressed and look beautiful for tonight. I'll need you to send your sister some makeup and a dress too." His words made Alyssa scowl.

" Why do I need to give her my clothes? You know he won't even glance at her once he sees me." Alyssa bragged.

" I know dear, but I still need you to try. Do it for you father my love." William pleaded. Alyssa huffed and stormed out of the room, leaving Olivia alone with her father.

" I hope you heard what I said clearly?" Williams voice was now low and dark, sending a shudder throughout her Olivia's body.

" Yes, Father." She whispered.

" You also understand that I want you to be the one who catches his eye?" William asked, his chin resting on his interlocked fingers.

" I'll try my best possible, Father. But on one condition." She added. The smile on William's face faltered.

" You dare negotiate with your father?" William frowned.

" I simply desire my mother's freedom." Olivia added, trying very hard to control her racing heart. William studied his stepdaughter carefully and leaned back in his chair.

Olivia was smart. She didn't need to think twice before understanding that her father had gotten himself in trouble. Her father had just sold one of them to his boss and had to try his hardest to impress him. This was their way out. She'd become his wife and her mother would be set free. She just had to choose her words wisely. It was also clear that her father was planning something and he desperately needed her to fulfill his twisted desires. Alyssa was his favorite child, but she was just as greedy as him.

" Alright fine. But you'll have to get his approval first." William agreed. He had nothing to lose anyway.

Olivia felt like her heart would explode with joy. She couldn't wait to inform her mother about this. She thanked her father with a small bow before heading for her sister's room to get dressed.

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" Remind me why I'm here with you again." Alexander turned to his friend who was too busy admiring the house before them. It wasn't a big house nor a small one. Heck, it looked pretty expensive and Alexander wondered how Martinez could afford such a place.

" Because I'm your best friend. Also, you wouldn't have gone this far without me." Liam smiles smugly. Alexander sighed, as always, his friend was saying the truth.

They both got out and knocked on the wooden door. Minutes later, it was opened by an old woman in a maid outfit. The woman led them in where they met William seated in the living room by a table filled with various disges and wine.

" Good evening,Mr Payne. Please have a seat." William nervously gestured towards the empty seats beside him.

Alexander and Liam nodded and took their seats.

" May I interest you in some wine?" William attempted to start a conversation but Alexander wouldn't have it.

" Show me your daughters and let's get on with it. I have an important meeting to attend to and I don't plan on wasting any much time on you." He seethed.

" Of course sir. Gwen, Please get the girls." William nodded towards the old woman who Alexander guessed was their maid.

Only minutes later, two gorgeous girls walked down the stairs. One of them was tall, with shoulder length blonde hair and emerald green eyes. Her short, blood red fit her slender frame perfectly, hugging her in all the right places. She was quite elegant. The other one had her head low, so he couldn't see her eyes.

She wasn't as tall as her sister but she was pretty too. She had raven black hair and was wearing fitted black dress which accentuate her thick curves perfectly. Her hair cascaded down her back in pretty waves and Alexander would be lying if he said she didn't take his breath away.

The girls walked over to them, standing in front of Alexander. He found it weird how the blonde girls was smiling directly at him but the other one couldn't meet his gaze.

" This is my first daughter, Alyssa ..." William introduced the blonde who waved flirtatiously at him.

" And this is Olivia..." The dark haired girl moved closer. Her head lifetd to meet him and he became fascinated with her unique blue eyes.

Alexander stared at the girls a little longer, his eyes occasionally drifting towards his friend for some kind of advice. The girls were pretty, he couldn't deny that. But he also wouldn't let his guard down. He stood up once he remembered he had a meeting to attend.

" I've had enough. I'll come over next week to take them out individually on dates and I'll inform you when Ive finally deciding wwhi to take. Liam, let's leave."

Without another word, Alexander left the building with his friend close behind.

" What do you think about the girls? They're gorgeous in my opinion." Liam quirked a brow.

" Let's not think about that now. Are you prepared for the meeting?" Alexander discarded the question and started the engine.

" Always." Liam sat back, enjoying how conflicted his friend appeared. He would love to watch how events would unfold from now onward.