Chapter 20
Chapter 20
Great. Adding to all my bad qualities I had to add lying to it as well. Yes, it's true I can't imagine what my mummy dearest would have done if I had disappeared that day, but I knew one thing. No matter where I decide to hide in this world, she would sniff me out. And Markian would be in big trouble as well when that happens.
I saw him arch his eyebrow, making him look meaner than he already was. "Did I ask to be saved by you? If I could recall correctly, you've never liked me so why did you think you had the right to save me? Ahh, that must have been the strategy both you and your mother decided to use to trap me. The mother would threaten to ruin Castlehill, while the daughter would step in to save it. Wow, what a nice plan, and just like that I was trapped." he sighed and sat on the bed, with water still dripping down his naked chest.
This is just insane, here is the man who just sent me into a panic few minutes ago and now, all I can think about is grabbing a towel and rubbing it all over his body from his neck, to his broad shoulders, down his well defined chest and stomach.
Heat rushed through my body as I watched him move his hand in demonstration as he spoke. The way his muscles and biceps contracts and relaxes at each movement he made was about to drive me insane.
He was talking, but I couldn't hear anything as blood rushing through my veins seems to have accumulated in my ears.
What kind of powers does he have over me? Only him can make me so scared now and in the next second make me feel like a horny, sex deprived wench.
"I spent all night thinking, but realised that I can't successfully escape this trap I'm in unless I master my environment and make it my personal playground. I never had intentions of playing house with you, but I'm compelled to, I don't think there would be any need to hold back anymore. I would play house and everything that comes and goes with it. In fact, things from now on would go according to my rules and none of them would favor you I promise," he said with so much hate.
A part of me was scared to even think about what he meant -he has a way of saying very little with verse interpretation, while the other half wants to find out what he meant.
What is wrong with me? How can my head and heart be in shambles at the same time. I felt that sharp pain in my lower abdomen so I ran to the bathroom.
I looked at myself in the mirror and cringe at the reflection that looked back at me. I just woke up and didn't have time to freshen up before my confrontation with Markian, but how could I look so paltry.
And Markian was so close to me, what if I had moming breathe? I could see myself blush as a result of how embarrassed I was. I'm sure it wouldn't make a difference since he already hates me, but no girl wants to be seen by her crush looking like a dried up pumpkin.
The bathroom was very bright, big and comfortable. There was a bath tub and a stall at the foot of it, and the room smelled like pink roses with a mix of peach fragrance.
I hurried to the stall and took a quick shower for fear that I wouldn't catch up with Markian and he might leave before I was done. I shampooed my hair with the hotel's shampoo that smelt like apple mixed with mint. It was so relaxing.Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g
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I cleaned myself up and slipped back into the travel clothes I'd worn without the pants hurriedly, but the room was empty when I came out. I don't know why I felt disappointed but I was. So, I just dressed up in a comfortable gown, I let my hair flow down my shoulders and back while I put on a pink lip stick.
I'm in the Caribbeans for the very first time in my life and I wasn't planning on spending it in this hotel room alone. The ocean was looking so nice from our hotel room, and the smell of the ocean breeze was just exciting and it drew me in. So I stepped out alone and headed to the beach.
Heather
Daniel went to the Caribbeans for a business trip, but I knew better.
Our father sold his shares in Shanghai group to him, making him the biggest shareholder, seconded by me.
This means that when a board meeting is called in 3 weeks time, I would most likely lose my position to my kid brother if I don't act fast.
Before he returns, I need to make allies and make demands from people who are indebted to me.
I knew a day like these would come, so I prepared for it, but I never knew it would be these early.
Growing up I never wanted anything other than what was mine, but when my father got sick to the point of death, I was compelled to drop everything that made me happy and take on the responsibilities of running the company.
I put my best to it but I never settled in, knowing that a time would come when I have to give it all back to Daniel.
But when that time came, I just couldn't give it up. I was excited and content to learn that Daniel didn't want to be C. E. O of Shanghai group, so I continued to oversee the affairs of the company until it became all I could do and think about.
When my father asked me to break off my relationship with my college sweetheart then, I didn't even bat an eyelash and did as I was instructed.
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I lived and worked for the company putting my all into it, so that when the day finally comes again when they would want me to stand down and let my younger brother take charge, I can put up a fight and protect that which is mine.
But even after everything that I have had to sacrifice for the company, my own father didn't even think twice before selling his shares which I have been asking him of all this years to Daniel, giving my little brother his full support just because he is the male and the company is his birthright.
I was rounding things up at the office, it's barely been 18hrs since I arrived back at Shanghai. I felt my phone buzz and I stretched to get it at end of the table were it is being charged.
Why was Markian calling? I hoped everything was ok with Livy, and wondered if she had messed up the plan after so much effort I put into it.
"Markian? Hello" I answered seeming excited.
"Have you suddenly gone insane or did you perhaps forget your place? How dare you try to disgrace and downgrade me, do I seem so helpless and pitiful to you?" Markian asked in rage.
Oh no Livy, what did you say to him?
"You'll watch your words and tone of voice when you speak to me Markian." I replied making the fact clear that I won't have him talk to me rudely because of some petty issue he has with his wife.
"You should have thought about your self-respect and that of others before you went ahead to do as you please".
Ok now I'm confused, what exactly is he accusing me of doing?
"Will you calm down and be more explicit, I don't understand what you mean at all" I requested calmly even though deep inside of me I wanted to explode at his disrespect towards me.
"Do you know how embarrassed I was in front of the Aligarh investors when they told me that the contract have already been signed with Shanghai group almost 18hrs ago? I looked like a complete fool not having the slightest clue what was going on. I have spent years building my prestige and reputation with these people, and I will not stand and watch anyone try to tarnish my image, you understand?"
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Oh, it was about the company and not Livy. For a moment there I thought Livy may have told him that I helped her in the plan to try and seduce him.
I really don't care about other people's business unless I have something to gain from it, which was why I'm trying to help Livy.
She and Markian now have the majority of the Castlehill shares which means winning her over is very vital, especially if I want to take down my brother, my father and Markian in the future.
There you have it, I'm not very nice. I only win people over because I need them and nothing more. So, since this wasn't at all about Livy but Daniel, I was a bit relieved.
"I had nothing to do with that Markian, I promise" I replied innocently.
"What do you mean by it wasn't your doing? who else is CEO of S group if not you?" he asked.
"Well if you need to know S group has been given over to Daniel, so I am not CEO anymore. If something happened with S group then it's all Daniels doing, not mine" I ratted out
If war with Markian is what Daniel wants then I'll help them start the war
"Do you mean to say that this was Daniel's handiwork? How, and when did he become in charge of S group. Why am I not aware of this until now? Tell me, where exactly is that ingrate now?"
I have no idea why he's asking me all these questions when it should be Daniel who should be answering
"I don't know why you were not aware of this, but I do know where Daniel is at the moment. He's at the Caribbean's, so if the Aligarh's
signed a contract with him, it means he's closer to you than you know. This is all i can say, I'll hang up now". And that's how you start a war
Since Daniel looked me in the eyes and told me that he has decided to take back from me what was he's, I will not give it to him without a fight.
He is Markian's problem now and I can't wait to see how this turns out