Planned Baby

Chapter 21 INVESTORS

“Of course there is. And we already know who is the person behind all these.”

The media started to murmur and flash cameras again.

This is a big scoop for everyone. They will not miss it for the world.

The legal representative started to explain my claims.

“After the commotion in the LHI resorts media launch, our company started to investigate. It’s obvious that it was well planned and someone is behind this.” He started his speech.

“We look on the bank account of the person who maliciously accused Ms. Cabello of doing dirty tactics to get the LHI Resort Project.”

“And we found this on his bank account three days before the said event.”

The monitor showed them the bank transaction of the person he mentioned but it didn’t reveal the person who transferred the money to the said bank account.

“Also, days after the event, he was seen meeting Mr. Ventura of RV Engineering and Architectural Services.” He revealed.

“Are you saying that Mr. Ventura of RV Engineering and Architectural Services is the one behind all this issue?” One of the media people asked.

“Why will they do that? Isn’t RV Engineering and Architectural Services the one who did the LHI Hotels project here in the Philippines?” Another person from the media asked.

Ulie nodded. “Yes, they were the ones who got the LHI Hotels project. And that fact gave you already the idea why they did this to Ms. Cabello’s company.”

Then a video recorder flashes on the monitor.

It was his meeting with Mr. Ventura.

“First of all, I am sorry to hear about the LHI resorts issue.” It was Mr. Ventura.

“Well, I guess this thing will not happen if we were the ones who got this project.” He added.

“What do you mean?” Ulie asked.

Mr. Ventura smile as if he was happy with Ulie’s response.

“You know CIC is a nameless company. I understand that they want their company to be known but using their body to get this project is way too immoral. When we got the LHI hotel project, we never had this kind of issue, nor scandal.” He said, full of insult.

Ulie clenched his fist.

“And who told you that she was using her body to get this project?” Ulie asked in a cold voice.

He flinched. “W-well, it’s obvious s-she got pregnant with your child. Or are you even sure that the kid was yours?”

“Are you insulting the Escarrer family?” Ulie said in a menacing voice.

He shivers. “N-no, Mr. Escarrer, I never meant that.”

“My kids are Escarrer. Doubting them as an Escarrer bloodline is already an insult. I think you push your luck too much, or should I say death?”

He turned pale. “M-Mr. Escarrer-”

“Did you think that I will never find out that you were the one behind all this issue?”

His eyes widen. “No, Mr. Escarrer. I will never do that to you.”

Ulie smirked. “You are already busted, Mr. Ventura. And for your information, Ellie never uses her body to get this project. The nameless company that you are saying is way too good compared to your company skills. They got the project fair and square.”

“What I have with Ellie is none of your business. You attacked the Escarrer, and I guess you already know what will happen to your company.”

“Mr. E-escarrer, please forgive me. I will clear this issue. Just please spare my company.”

“Too late, Mr. Ventura.”

“Goodbye, Mr. Ventura. Expect our response from attacking Escarrer.”

“But I never attacked you. It was all for Ms. Cabello.”

Ulie smirked. “Ellie is already an Escarrer.”

His eyes widen. He gets down to my knees and begs.

“Mr. Escarrer, I didn't know. I was foolish. I will fix the issue. Please forgive me and spare my company.” He continues to beg.

The video ended. It was enough evidence to prove that he was the one behind this.

Then the monitor flashes the bank account transaction earlier, this time it revealed the person who sent the money to the receiver. It was none other than Mr. Ventura of RV.

“From all the evidence that we have shown you, it was very clear that Mr. Ventura of RV Engineering and Architectural Services is the one behind all malicious accusations towards Ms. Cabello and her company.” My legal representative began to speak.

“As Cabello International Corporation legal representative, we will take legal actions toward the said company. We will also charge them for harming the company and Ms. Cabello’s reputation. We are not open to any negotiation.” My legal representative said in full conviction.

“And as for LHI, we are now canceling all our project or business transaction with RV Engineering and Architectural Services. We are also putting them on our blocked list of companies. Any company who will transact with them will also be in LHI blocked list companies.” Ulie said with finality. Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

“And as for others who were involved in his scheme, you already know what will happen to all of you,” Ulie added.

The media flinched. They knew that they are also responsible for making this issue this big and scandalous.

“Ms. Cabello now that the issue has been cleared, were you expecting that the investor who left you will come back and invest again in your company?” A reporter asked.

I smirked. “I wanted them to come back at first.” I honestly told them.

“But I realized, do I need to keep those kinds of investors who are only with me when I was doing good, and will not have a second thought of leaving me when I face a problem?”

I looked at Ulie and smile.

“Ulie made me realize that those kinds of investors are not worth keeping.”

“Is that the reason why Mr. Hearts is here? Is it safe to assume that Mr. Hearts will be investing in your company?” A reported butted in.

I know that the media are curious about his presence in this press conference.

He was not involved in the issue. Having his presence here is a big question mark.

“You are all aware of my partnership with LHI Hotels. I will also be partnered with them in LHI Resort, that being said, I was able to work with CIC and personally saw how great they are in their field.” Nick started his speech.

“I am here because I will be announcing two important things.”

“One is that Hearts Restaurant Group will be having a big project in Tagaytay. And CIC will be the one who will handle the project. Despite the rumor or scandal made by RV, I have seen them work, enough for me to entrust them this project.” He announced.

You will see the nonstop flashing of the camera and reporters busy typing on their laptops because of Nick’s announcement.

“You don’t need to worry about Ms. Cabello’s credibility. We can run a pregnancy test for you to be assured that she got the project fair and square.” Nick joked.

Ulie glared at him. I shook my head and hold Ulie’s hand. He looks pissed and ready to punch his friend because of that joke.

The media on the other hand laughed because of Nick’s joke.

Nick returns with his serious face. “The second announcement is what you guys speculate awhile ago. I will be one of the major investors of CIC.”

“CIC now has two major investors. One is Mr. Nicholas Hearts and the second investor is none other than Mr. Ulysses Kade Escarrer.” I formally announced.

When Ulie heard about Nick investing in my company, he sulks because he wanted to be the first one to invest in my company.

He was planning to offer me that after this conference. He was pissed hearing that Nick offered it first.

I don’t have any choice but to allow him to become one of my major investors.