"What is going on here?" I inquired curiously. I couldn't believe that Dad would accept Lincoln joining the two companies together. "As I said, you have no other choice since I am the chairman," My Dad said. I was already infuriated and Lincoln saw this. "Relax, Veronica," Lincoln said. "You will remain the Ceo of the company," Lincoln said. My mind immediately went to Jake and wondered what had happened since I didn't see him that day in the company. It was as if Lincoln had heard my thoughts. "I see that you are thinking about what must have happened to Jake, your playboy," Lincoln said as he faced his stupid smile that made me more infuriated when I look at him. "What the hell did you do to Jake!" I blurted out angrily. At this point, my Dad was already leaving with the men that followed him. "Thanks for everything," Lincoln said facing my Dad. "Ooh sure," My Dad said as he exited the company. I knew that my Dad didn't care about how I felt even though he would have watche
"Some men, they beat me up and dropped this letter, telling me to hand it over to you," James said handing a letter in a black envelope. When I opened the letter it read. "Dear Veronica, you might have to forgive me for what I did to your driver to get your attention, but it's not going to be compared to what I will do to Jake's Dad, Henry Benson, I promise you I will kill him. and won't leave a trace, I can see that now you know the influence I have on the policemen and I cannot be accused. All I need is for you to agree to the marriage and the marriage would be done, if not Henry dies, and if you try to play smart and inform your lover playboy Jake, Henry dies, yours truly, Lincoln Jenkins," I knew that I was done for. "Oh my goodness! Henry!" I blurted out. I knew that Jake had lost his Mom and his Dad was the only parent he had. "What was I going to do?" I muttered to myself. All I knew was that I wasn't going to put Jake into further problems since he was already sacked becau
"Hmmm, what a visit!" Lincoln said. "How could you?" I said. "I don't understand what you are saying," Lincoln pretended. I was already infuriated now. "From assault now you want to graduate to attempted murder," I said. "Hahaha," Lincoln laughed and paid a bit before he spoke. I could see that he was still smiling because he had the upper hand now. "Listen, I always get everything I want, I have already told you before. Haven't I?" I said. "Wasn't being the big boss of our company not part of what you wanted?":I said. "Wasn't that enough? Why did you have to decide to threaten the life of Henry?" I said. "No, not enough, I had already told you before that I would marry you and not you would stop it," Lincoln said still smiling. I paid a bit knowing that there was nothing that could be done at this time. "Well, I have come to discuss the terms of the next plans," I said. "Hmmm feel free," Lincoln said. I could see that Lincoln was already getting interested. "If I agree to ma
Jake couldn't believe his ears. "Was that why Veronica hasn't been answering my calls?" He muttered to himself. "Yes, I heard the news, it's such a nice combination, I mean the two CEOs are leading the two best Textile companies in the city," The short lady said. The two ladies had already brought what they came to buy and Jake could see that there were both sisters because of their resemblance. Jake knew that he must do something and made up his mind. He needed to confirm it himself from me. "It's nothing wrong," Howdy said facing Jake. Howdy had noticed Jake's expression since he overheard the ladies and was wondering what the matter was. "Ooh it's nothing," Jake lied as they exited the supermarket with everything they had bought. Lincoln's men came as planned to my house on s very sunny day and I knew that it was so that I would be able to choose my wedding dress. I entered their black limousine and was surprised to see Lincoln inside. Immediately I entered and saw Lincoln,
"Happy birthday Veronica, even though I wish to have you in my arms but can't, I wish you the best of things you could ever wish for," I read his message and shed tears from my eyes. I knew that Jake was deeply hurt and wanted to understand what was happening. I decided that I would use this event to explain everything to I'm no matter what happens. That evening my birthday party was lit as notable people were present. Popular musicians came and performed on my birthday and Lincoln himself finally came. "Hi Robert," I said when I came to where Robert was sitting with my sister Diana. "Hello Veronica," Robert said. "Thanks for your help, am so grateful," I said. "Ooh, it was nothing," Robert said smiling. More people were trooping in and my compound was large enough to house the guests. I was happy to see Uncle Bernard Hargreaves my Dad senior brother and Aunt Lily Hargreaves my Dad's younger sister. "Am so glad to see you both," I said excitedly wh
I noticed the look on Jake's face, he had an expression of heartbroken. I knew I had to be careful not to allow Lincoln to notice that I was peeping at Jake without his notice. I had previously doubted if he knew that Jake was present there but I had to stop doubting when I noticed that evil smile on his face as if he knows what was going on and is happy because I am helpless to stop his plans. "I know that every one of you is glad to know that your famous Billionaire Ceo of Hargreaves Textile company would be getting married soon, " My Dad said still holding the microphone. I knew that my Dad would push it further since that was what he had wanted and was glad that I was finally getting married to a Billionaire. "So I want you all to enjoy yourselves and remember that tomorrow would be a great day," My Dad said and the cheers from the crowd that attended my birthday rose. After the events, my friends all came around me surprised. "Never knew you would b
Howdy squeezed his face as he sat in the sitting room in his Aunt's house Vanessa Williams. He didn't have enough and was treated roughly. "Aunt, this ain't enough for me," Howdy complained at the little oatmeal that Vanessa gave him to eat that day. "Are you stupid! If it's not enough for you, then go out and add grass to it, stupid!" Vanessa said. Howdy knew that there was more oatmeal but because Vanessa wanted to treat him badly she gave him so little that he had to complain. "Now listen, I will be returning to Nebraska city to meet my family, so you can stay with that your friend Jake as usual," Vanessa said. Howdy was an orphan and lost his parents and since he had been living with his Aunt, who maltreated him most times not allowing him to go I school. Howdy had missed years of going to school because of his Aunt's refusal to pay his school fees. He is currently missing a year. "But Aunt, won't you be able to pay my school fees anymore?" How
"Veronica," Diana said as she hugged me. I knew that she must have known how bad I must have felt about everything. "Look at my daughter, finally you are going to become a bride, it was very thoughtful for you to spend your last moments of being single here with us," My Dad said. "Dear, don't cry, come on," My Dad said. I knew that he was just being too insensitive and felt very annoyed. "Come on dear, your sister prepared a meal for you to eat," My mom said as Diana led me to the chair at the dining table. I knew how good my sister's food tasted and felt a bit relieved. "You will need to eat to prepare yourself for the long day tomorrow," Diana said as she went into the kitchen to bring the meal to eat... Jake was in the sitting room in his apartment, thinking about tomorrow's event and feeling bad. He knew that even though he had told Henry about fighting for me, it would look stupid because there was no way that he would be able to stop the wedding.