Chapter Three

ONE WEEK LATER

Fiona POV

Today, I have decided to open up to my dad and mom about the situation of the company without getting to hurt their feelings.

I still haven't gotten a solution after several attempts to sign a contract deal with other companies which is a result of our company's current situation being leaked out to them, believing our company isn't up to their standards.

After dressing up, I picked my bag and car keys before stepping out of my room to the living room.

"Hey honey, are you going to the office right now?" Mom asked me halfway towards the living room holding a basket containing dad's food in it.

"Not yet. Good morning mom." I greeted her.

"Good morning darling. Why don't you have breakfast before you leave?"

"It can wait mom. I want to discuss something with you and dad."

"What is the matter, honey? Is everything alright?" She asked with concern.

"Well, it's something serious which I have been keeping away from you guys."

"What is it, darling? Talk to me!"

"I will tell you when we get to the hospital."

"Honey, I hope it isn't something that will endanger your father's health again?"

"Let's just go, mom." I sighed and took the basket from her as we walked out of the mansion.

The driver was already waiting for my mom but I told him I will drop her at the hospital while he can pick her up later in the day.

We both got into my car as I drove us to the hospital.

Throughout the journey I was so lost on what mom said about endangering my dad's health. It would really be selfish of me to endanger his health but telling him the truth about the company might really save me the stress from looking all around for help which isn't coming.

I just hope I am doing the right thing by telling them the truth.

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"How are you feeling dad?" I held on to his hands.

"I'm much better, sunshine." He replied.

“That’s good to hear.” I beamed with joy.

“So, how have you been doing and how are you running the company?” He asked with a smile which caused a little sound in my belly.

“The company is really a great success, dad. You don’t have to worry about anything. I just want you to get better.”

“Wonderful sunshine, I knew I could count on you with the company. You have no idea how proud I am to have you as my daughter.” He laughed and pulled me into a hug.

Hearing his words really pierced my heart for lying which is the only reason I have got in not to jeopardize his health.

“Are you alright, sunshine? Why is your face so cold?”

“Yes, I am absolutely fine, dad.” I laughed awkwardly.

“I think I know why she’s acting that way.” Mom uttered suddenly which made me choke on my words.

“You really do, mom?”

“Of course, honey. Remember, you want to tell your dad and I something and I think I have figured it out.” She frowned.

Did she perhaps find out about the company or something else? God, I hope it isn't what I think it is.

“What is it, my love? I know my sunshine would never hide anything away from me.” Dad asked, which made me more afraid.

“Is that so, honey? Then ask her why she’s hiding her fiance away from us.”

“What are you talking about, mom?” I asked with a little sigh of relief.

“Why didn’t you tell me you have a fiance? I want to meet him, sunshine.”

“Mom misunderstood everything, dad. I’m not in any relationship with anyone.” I explained.

“Come on sunshine, I know you must be feeling shy and it's alright but keeping away your relationship from us isn’t the best idea. We will always support your relationship with any man of your choice.” He uttered, holding my hands.

“Dad, you have to believe me. At first I was in a relationship with someone but we had a misunderstanding so we went separate ways.” 

“Is that so, honey? I’m so sorry for misunderstanding everything." She apologized.

"It's alright mom." I smiled.

"Sunshine, I wish you could settle down with a good man who will cherish you and love you forever."

"I will when the time is right. I just want you to get better and be back with us." 

"I will, sunshine and also want you to settle down as well with your life partner. Promise me, you will find someone in your life."

"I promise dad." I affirmed with a smile.

ANDREW POV

I stepped out of the shower with a towel tied around my waist and an extra towel around my neck to find my phone ringing.

I walked over to my king sized bed and picked the phone to see, it was from my mom. Without waiting time, I picked the call to hear if there's an emergency at the hospital.

“Hello mom.”

“How are you doing son? Are you coming to check on your dad today?”

“Not today mom. I told you I will be traveling to France for business.”

“Oh sorry, son, I forgot about that. Safe trip and make sure you give me a call.”

“Sure. Talk to you later.” I responded and dropped the call before heading towards my closet to select from my suit rack.

With a little glimpse at the countless and expensive suits, I pulled out a black Italian tuxedo and strolled to the bed.

After dressing up completely, I picked my phone and car keys and walked out of the room.

I’m Andrew Walton, a twenty eight year old bachelor and one of the top ten youngest and richest billionaire in the United States. 

I'm the only child of my parents which is why I have always had everything I wanted and about looks, I have it all. 

I don't need anyone to tell me how handsome I look and about having a woman in my life, that seems impossible.

I only use them for my sexual desire and nothing else. Ladies, this days are only after sexual pleasures and money just like the bitch who was the cause of my father's health condition.

She stole from us and ran away leaving my dad in shock and despair. At that moment, I made up my mind, never to fall for any woman's charm because they pretend to act like saints at first and the next minute, they're deadly like a virus.

I stepped out of my car and found Frank, my personal assistant, waiting at the entrance of the company with one of the project managers and two of the software programmers.

“What’s going on?” I asked as they all bowed to me.

“Someone tried to hack into the company software but luckily these two software programmers noticed it and took care of it.” Frank said, pointing towards two young men.

“How is that possible?” 

“I think the person who tried to link the company information must be a spy inside this company.” One of the software programmers suggested.

“If that is the case, I want to see the traitor brought to my office in the next twenty minutes.” I ordered and walked inside the company with Frank behind me.

In less than twenty minutes, the traitor was brought before me. He was a middle aged man and one of the software programmers.

"Why did you try to sell the company information to an outsider?" I roared.

"I'm really sorry sir. I was threatened to do it or my kids will be killed."

"Who is the person?" 

"It's the former madam." He stuttered.

I'm not surprised she can do this to get to me, thinking she can get away with what she did. I will make sure I ruin her life just like the way she did to us.

"Take your family and leave this country immediately." I stated and wrote down a check of $20 million for him..

"Thank you so much sir." He uttered, taking the check from me.

"Get out before I lose it." I yelled to him as he rushed out of my office.

The battle line had just been drawn. I will make sure I leave her with nothing just like the way she was.