Two days later...
Ria finally got a job in a construction site. She remember roaming around the street two days ago after leaving the hotel the nice man took her to. She went into different stores, eateries and restaurants in search of any available Job but either they doesn't have vacancy or they don't provide accommodation.
It was getting late and she was looking for where to sleep when she spotted an uncompleted building. She thought to sleep there and continued her search the next day.
When she got to the building, It was still under construction and few people were still around. She waited for them to finish and leave before she came out of her hiding.
She found herself inside one of the rooms and thankfully, it has a door. She went into the room and bolted the door from inside.
Keeping her box by the wall, Ria brought out two thick clothes which she spread on the tiled floor and laid down. Immediately her back touched the floor, Ria fell fast asleep. She woke up the next morning to hands banging on the door.
When she opened up, she was met with a man who was to work on the room. Ria explained her situation to him and he took pity on her. He took her to the Engineer handling the construction who accepted and gave her the job of fetching water for the construction.
The daily pay was meagre but it was enough to buy her food. She could also sleep in a room at night. Nothing was more important to her than a safe place to pass the night.
Lady Lizbeth has been looking all over for the girl her son spent the night with.
She was sitting on her sofa, sipping a glass of wine when her phon rang.
She picked up and it was one of the private detectives she hired to find the girl.
"Speak" she commanded into the phone and sipped down her wine.
"We found her in one of your son's construction site ma'am. She works there" the detective informed.
"Ptooey!..." Lady Lizabeth spit out the wine in shock. "You mean she's been under my nose all this while?. "Quickly, send me the address immediately" Lady Lizbeth ordered and sprang up.
It's finally time for her wish to come through. She would finally get her son to be with the girl. "What the hell is she doing working in a construction site? Ewww! Lady Lizbeth spat as realization hit her. She's poor and needs money!
She called back the detective. "Give me every information about her. Poor people are always proud" she said into the phone and hanged up.
She needed to know everything about her so as to know how to easily get her into her clutches.
Sprinting to her room, lady Lizbeth got ready to visit the construction site.
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Ria was having her lunch when a woman approached her. The woman was dressed elegantly and Ria wondered what she was doing there.
"Maybe she's the owner of the building, who knows" Ria thought as she focused on her sandwich.
Lady Lizbeth got to her and sat down beside her. Her eyes sized her up. "She's beautiful atleast. When brushed up, she would definitely be breathtaking" lady Lizbeth thought.
Ria put off her food and greeted the woman. "What are you doing here young lady?" Lady Lizbeth queried, Ria's eyes darted in fright. What if the woman is the owner of the construction and she doesn't want her working there?" Her mouth lacked the words to say. She finally gathered courage and spoke.
"I just started working here ma'am" Ria replied. Her heart was beating furiously. She prayed fervently for the woman to allow her stay if she's the owner of the building.
"What kind of business does a lady like you have in a construction site. This isn't a place meant for you. It doesn't suite you. Remember you are a woman and some jobs aren't meant for you" Lady Lizbeth muttered, twirling her round big Jade ring.
Ria sat up, completely putting off her food. She'll think about the food later. Right now it looks like she has gotten into trouble. "I don't mind ma'am. As long as I get to eat and sleep here, I can do it. I really don't mind" Ria blurted out.
"I doubt. I don't really want women working on my building. If something happens to you, I would be held responsible" Lady Lizbeth muttered.
Ria instantly went on her knees. She can't lose the job. Not when she has no where else to go. Not when she has no money to return home. Not when she has nothing to feed on. She can't lose her job now. "Please ma'am..." Ria pleaded.
Lady Lizbeth smiled. Yes! That is what I want you to do. Be scared little girl. Be scared and fall into my trap..." She thought and smiled.
"Please ma'am don't chase me out. I really can do it. I promise not to put you in any sort of trouble. I'll be very careful" Ria went further to plead.
"No my dear. You can't work here but I can offer you a decent job if only you have the capacity to do it" Lady Lizbeth offered.
"Hmmm! A decent job? I will do it ma'am. What kind of job is that?" Ria asked, stood up and sat back. Her eyes fixed on the woman who wants to offer her a job.
"Call me lady Lizbeth. I'll secure a Job for you in my son's company. You'll be his personal assistant" Lady Lizbeth announced.
Ria's eyes dilated. Her lips stretched. "Thank you ma'am. Thank you so much. You're such a kind woman".
"That's not all. Don't think I'm offering you a Job without you having to do something in return" Lady Lizbeth dropped the bomb and Ria's face dropped.
She thought as much. How will someone as elegant as her offer her a job in her son's Company just like that when she doesn't even know her. Only a few people would do that and Ria is sure someone like that wouldn't be found in a city like New York.
"What do you want in return?" Ria asked. She wasn't going to do anything against her wish. She won't let her current situation push her into doing what she's against.
"You have to get my son to fall in love with you, get married and give him an heir then you disappear"
"What do you mean by disappear?" Ria furrowed her brows.
"I mean divorce him and get out of his life. Don't think you would stay happily forever" Lady Lizbeth rolled her eyes.
"I'm sorry ma'am but I can't do that" Ria stated. That would be mean to my child if I happen to give birth to one.
"Think outside the box. You are in a state you know no one, stranded, no money to go back home and you can't tell your family" lady Lizbeth said looking into Ria's eyes.
"How do you know about me? How do you know I'm stranded?" Ria questioned. Her facial expression remained stoic.
"You just said you have no where to go. Anyone can be able to analyze your situation at a glance.
"I'm sorry but I can't accept your offer" Ria stood up and excused herself. She was about leaving when the woman's next word stopped her on her track.
"I'll give you a house. You'll be paid monthly and you don't necessarily have to bear him a child if you don't want to. Just make him fall in love and marry you.
"Hmmmm?" Ria mumbered as she went back to her seat.
"Just help me. My son's inheritance is at stake. He wouldn't look at any lady. He gets irritated when he gets close to a lady" Lady Lizbeth explained her son's situation to Ria who felt pity for her.
"Do you think he would be different with me? You just said he hates ladies and doesn't associate with them except for work related issues so how do you know he wouldn't treat me same way?" Ria queried.
"I just want you to try. Let's just give it a try alright? Six months and if he doesn't fall in love with you then you can leave. I'll fly you back to your state". Lady Lizbeth pleaded.
"I don't know ma'am, I'm not sure about this. What if he finds out? Wouldn't you be hurting him?" Ria asked. Somehow, she felt pity for the young man but maybe he's as difficult as his mother described him and a trial might not be bad. Moreover, she needed the money and the job.
She has to make it in New York and make her mother proud. She doesn't want to go back the same. Maybe this is an opportunity for her to utilize.
Turning to lady Lizbeth who was already smiling from ear to ear, she knew if Damon falls in love with her and marries her, the possibility of them having a child would be high.
"Can I be allowed to think about it?" Ria asked.
"No you can't, We don't have much time. It's just six months and why do you need to think about it?"
"Okay. I will do it but on one condition. He isn't allowed to touch any part of my body, I am not going to allow that" Ria stated as a matter of fact.
"Can you imagine the rat?" Lady Lizbeth fumed inside. "He shouldn't touch you but you will collect my money and expect nothing out from you. What a sly gold digger!"
"Ofcourse dear, If you don't want that then it won't happen. Just get him to marry you. You can do whatever you want with your body. I just want you out of his life after the marriage" lady Lizbeth forced out a smile.
"Alright then, I accept!" Ria announced.
"Remember everything I told you about my son. He doesn't joke with his early morning coffee so you have to always go on time to prepare the coffee" Lady Lizbeth muttered, shoving through lines of luxurious clothes.They were in a boutique to get classic items for Ria. Lady Lizbeth wasn't going to allow a wretched looking girl appear in front of her son.Her plans needs to work well and it starts with filling Ria's wardrobe."I remember everything ma'am. You don't need to worry. I can do all" Ria assured. She was already tired of going over everything. She wasn't a dumb that doesn't know how to do things or forget things easily as lady Lizbeth thinks of her."Good you do. No mistakes from you. Here, go try this gown" Lady Lizbeth handed a white not so short gown to Ria. I told you White is my son's favorite color so most of your clothes should be in white. Don't mess up" Lady Lizbeth warned."I won't" Ria collected the clothes and went into the closet to try it. This should be the hund
"Get out if you have nothing to say" he seethed not looked at her with any familiarity."I'm sorry sir. I'm your new assistant and I brought you your coffee" Ria muttered. He clearly doesn't remember her or doesn't even give a damn about her.How would he remember when she's just a drunk girl he met at a clubhouse and took to a hotel. There wasn't even any thing to remember but it hurts anyway.She remembered every minute they spent and hoped to see him again but here he was, three days later without even blinking with familiarity. Knowing this prickles her heart."Assistant? How come I have a new assistant? Anyway drop the coffee and Leave" He ordered.Ria nodded and dropped the coffee. Fighting hard not to cry, she turned around and left the office. She doesn't know why his action hurts her but her heart was in deep pain. It was as if a knife was stabbed right into her heart.Entering her office, Ria blinked off the tears trying to let lose. She wouldn't allow that ruin her makeup.
Ria couldn't believe what Chase just told her. How is that possible? She knew the things she said to him would harden his heart but how come he didn't want her to leave again."But I said things I shouldn't say to him. Mr Chase maybe he was just pulling your legs. I'm sure that man— sorry boss would never consider taking me back not after all I said to him."You challanged him Ria. The man was temporary sent to the school of shock. You might not know but no one has ever spoken to Damon the way you did. Maybe he wants to see more" Chase explained."Should I be scared Mr Chase?" Ria inquired. Her heart was beginning to pound.What if he kept her in order to deal with her. Maybe he doesn't want her to go Scot free after what she did."I don't know Ria. I have no idea what's going on in Damon's head but you need to be really careful"Damon isn't one to forget things easily so you really need to be careful and mind the things you say around him" Chase cautioned."Now I'm really scared. Sho
Ria got back from work late at night. She had a very long day and just needed a very long warm bath to calm her nerves.Peeling off her clothes, she made her way to the bathroom. She turned on the shower and sighed in relief as the warm water hit her soaking her skin in relief.She stayed under the shower for a while and when she felt her nerves had calmed, she dried her skin and tied the hotel's bathrobe.The doorbell rang and since she ordered food for dinner, Ria went straight to open the door."Lady Lizbeth?" What the heck!" Ria exclaimed. What is the woman doing in her hotel room at this time of the night" Ria thought."Don't be surprised. I've been calling for for the past one hour. Where the hell did you keep your phone or were you intentionally avoiding my calls?" Lady Lizbeth nagged as she shoved Ria aside stepping into the room."I was in the shower ma'am. I didn't hear the phone ring" Ria explained."You were in the shower for a whole hour? Are you giving birth in there?" L
Ria stood staring at Cathy. She didn't do anything to her and her ruined makeup wasn't her fault but the way others kept murmuring and throwing pitiful glances at her made her think twice.Cathy's eyes were covered with fury. They were as red as blood. She turned to a mirror and let out a scream."You fool! She yelled and raised her hands to hit Ria" Ria closed her eyes waiting for the pain she would get from the slap to hit her but then she heard an authoritative voice."You have no right to hit my assistant" A voice everyone fears filled the room.Everyone's eyes turned to the entrance. Damon stood by the double door, his expression remained stoic. His eyes were fixed on Ria. They all gasped on seeing him there in the studio. He has never appeared at the studio and not every model know him. They all hear and fear his name but only few are opportuned to see him once."But Damon she ruined my makeup" Cathy cried out.It's Mr Damon to you" Damon shot her a cold glare."I'm sorry Mr Da
Ria hurried to the elevator. She just got to work and it was already 5 minutes past six. She knew she was late and prayed fervently for her boss not to be there yet.There was only few people around the company because it was still early.The elevator beeped showing it has reached her destination. Ria breathe in, took a look around the empty looby before finding her way to Damon's office.Knocking slightly on the door, intending to find out if he was already in, Ria pushed the door open peeping into the office. When she was fully convinced he wasn't there, she heaved—stepping in fully.Aha! Now that her cold hearted boss isn't there, she could as well as take her time to scrutinize the office. Moving forward, Ria admired every piece of art adorning the walls. Her eyes giving each and every of them a good stare. She walked to the window and stared down. Woah!!! What a great view. She could almost see half of the city.Her eyes darted to the side and she noticed a door. She assumed it
Ria ran behind Damon. They just got back from the meeting and Damon was going to have a word with Chase.In her heels which she had always struggled to walk on, Ria avoided anything that would make her fall again.They got to Chase's office and Ria stopped running. She took several deep breathes to align her breathing before stepping into the office. Damon has long walked in. By the time Ria got in, Damon was already done and about leaving. "Damon can I please have a word with your assistant?" Chase asked as Ria walked in.Damon's eyes darted to Ria. He nodded and closed the door behind him as he left the office."Good morning Mr Chase" Ria greeted. Chase returned her greetings with a smile. "How are you coping with him?" Chase pointed at the closed door which Damon walked out of."I don't really know if I'm progressing or not. Today he caught me going through his bookshelf in his office room" Ria whispered."Really? And he did nothing to you?" Chase questioned. He wondered what she
Ria catwalked into the party room looking like a fallen angel. She was putting on a black gown that clung from her chest to her hips then flowing down to her legs. The dress clung to her like a second skin revealing her curves. A figure to die for. Her waist, so thin that Damon wondered how it was able to carry such large butt and wide hips. Her silver hair was curled and let to fall to her shoulders, few strands falling onto her face.Her feet was adorned with a silver heels and a black purse to go with it. Her makeup was really done well. It wasn't too much or too little. Just enough to accentuate her beauty. Her lips were painted red, bringing out the heart shape of her lips.Damon swallowed as he stared at her. She had gotten closer to him and he could now smell her scent. Her perfume! It filled his nostrils in arousing but warm and calming manner. Damon could tell it wasn't an ordinary perfume. Also, he could tell he has smelt that particular scent before but he couldn't just pl