Geneveive Tessa Robert
I studied him before replying, `Alright, since you`re being sincere, I missed you too. How was Nashville?`
`The visit was great, but the reports were not favourable, especially from Kyle`s end. Can you believe he's in France at the moment? He left his team leader, Xavier, to supervise the activities of the project.`
`That's bad. I thought the trip to France was supposed to be after they had made at least ten percent profit. Why did your team approve their requests?`
He dropped his fork, focusing on me. `They claimed he sent a report concerning the progress of the project, and the administrative team approved it. I checked the report on our way home, and there are a lot of errors there. Some figures are exaggerated or missing. I don't know why they didn't check it properly. Also, Kyle claimed that the business has been slow, but according to his team, the advertising campaign Xavier created had increased the inflow, so they were surprised yesterday when I mentioned the complaint from Kyle.`
I was amazed. Kyle was trying to play smart. I had a feeling Dahila and Ava must have pushed him to lie to his team in order for them to have full access to the profits of the project.
`I don`t understand why he is doing all of this, but by next week, when we have the general meeting, he is going to be answering a lot of questions. If he can`t provide a transparent report of his activities with the funds of the project, I will personally ensure he's locked in jail. Thank God you brought up that contract idea, sis. It will be helpful in convicting Kyle!` he said over a glass of water.
I smiled. `I knew he would try to play smart with the money. Kyle is a greedy and proud man. He would rather steal than watch his company and family go broke. He has bills to pay and an expensive fiancée to take care of. When the twenty million dollars came, he had to think of ways to cut from the money, so he started with excuses for low sales and turnout to prevent anyone from questioning him. Unfortunately, his team members are honest people, so it's obvious why they didn`t cover for him.`
Kyle whistled, giving me a thumbs up. `You know Kyle and how his mind works; that is great. You know the funniest thing? I heard he used their bonuses to clear the remaining balance for the Corvette he bought for Avaline. I feel that explains why they turned against him.`
`Wow, Kyle is really desperate and really in love with Ava,` I replied with a shade of pity in my voice.
`Yeah, that's what I thought too. He will do anything to make her happy, even if it means breaking the rules of ethics. That's his problem, though. I need to read through his report to know what else is wrong before speaking to Dad. Do you want to help out?`
I nodded. I had prepared the contract after all. I rubbed my bump while thinking of what Jmaes had said about Kyle. Once upon a time, I would have felt jealous about what he was doing for Ava. A corvette? He had refused to buy a car until her fifth year of marriage. The same year, he divorced her. A sweet irony. That car was the Porsche, which she returned because she realised she didn't need anything from him to live comfortably.
`Did you ask Xavier about the Porsche?` I asked.
James replied. `Yes, I did. He sold it to get his golf membership card and invest in a liquor business. According to Xavier, Kyle felt he made a mistake by buying you a Porsche and letting you go with it. He was grateful that you returned it and decided to use the money for something useful. Kyle is a piece of sh*t, sis. Don't ever regret leaving him.`
I nodded, smiling. `I don't regret leaving him. He didn't deserve me or my babies. If I hadn't left, I wouldn't have had the courage to apply for DAP or create a business plan for the interior design business. I am glad the divorce came. Thank you for the words.`
He hugged me. `Let's go read through the reports and nail Kyle King.`
After spending two hours going through the reports, we discovered Kyle had breached more than two terms and conditions. We informed Dad and Mom, and they reached out to the attorney to read through the documents and start the preparation for the lawsuit. After the general meeting, they were going to serve him the letter.
Dad also suggested we confirm if any funds were released after the twenty million dollars, and the administrative team confirmed it. He had called after the advertising campaign had gone live and requested one hundred thousand dollars to boost the campaign on online platforms.
I was furious at the administrative team. `Why did they release money to him without our approval?`
James scratched his chin, evading my burning gaze. `Don't blame me, sis. I told them to release funds only when the companies had made a visible percentage of what had been paid to us. I think they misunderstood my order, and when they called to inform me about his request, I think I might have said yes to their approval. Don`t judge me, family. I'm a busy man.`
Dad shook his head, glaring at James. `You are going to fix this mess, then. Ensure you follow up on this, James, or else I will sell your car to get my money back. Busy man instead!`
James started to protest, but the deadly stare from Dad made him shut up. I suppressed the laughter, begging to burst. I had never seen James look so pained before. Well, he missed it big time. I couldn`t believe Kyle managed to outsmart us. Thankfully, we had the contract, one of the best attorneys, and James. Wrapping the case was going to be easy and fast. I hoped.
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Vera came in the evening. Mom and I were preparing dinner, so she joined us and helped make the kitchen activities faster.
`Have you made up your mind about the United Kingdom?` mom asked, taking glasses for the fruit juice she just prepared.
I replied. `I am still thinking about it, mom. Also, due to my business idea and plan, I think I should take my time and prepare it before making the decision on the relocation.`
`Okay, that's fine with me. Although I would like it if you agreed, You have seen how desperate Kyle can be about money and power. You don't want to imagine what he will do if he discovers you`re carrying his children. It will be best if you leave and start a new life there, then return when everything has simmered down.`
Vera nodded. `Your mom is right. I think it is best to relocate for now and start a new life elsewhere. I am going to miss you, babe, but it's for the best that you leave for safety reasons.`
As much as I didn't want to admit it, they were right. If Kyle found out I was pregnant, another drama would begin, and there was Avaline. She would look for ways to ensure I didn't return to the King's house and maybe find ways to destroy my babies and me. Leaving for the United Kingdom began to feel like a favourable plan.
`Alright, I will think about it and let you guys know my decision. Although I feel I would be going, I want to see the end of Kyle`s drama before leaving.`
Mum chuckled. `You are enjoying the downfall of your ex-husband, right?`
I protested. `No, I am not! This isn't the beginning, just a tip of his iceberg. Mum, that man treated me like trash, and honestly, I would be glad to see him pay him back and watch him crawl on his feet, begging for forgiveness.`
`A whole Kyle King on his knees? I look forward to that, babe.`Vera replied, laughing. `will surely make the banner headline in major newspapers.`
`Well, he will be making headlines when we serve him the lawsuit letter. He should have known that stealing from Robert`s had its consequences.`
I agreed. `I feel he did it because we did nothing after my divorce. So he felt we wouldn't blink an eye over the funds. Mom, I know Kyle. He will do anything to avoid a public trial, so let`s be prepared.`
Mum nodded. `We are prepared. He won't get a private settlement like what he offered Mr. Allen.`
Kyle made a big mistake by underestimating my family. I hate to think of how ruthless his trial was going to be.
Kyle KingI returned home after a week in Paris. Ava made every moment worth it. I visited a lot of places and checked in at the best hotels and resorts. I did some shopping there and ensured I bought items for my mom. The trip was worth every dime I spent, and I promised the manager of the last hotel we used that we would be returning soon. He was grateful because I gave his staff a generous trip, and the casino bloomed twice as much as expected when news got around that the famous kin`s family from the United States were in the hotel.To avoid unnecessary phone calls from Xavier, I changed my line to a private number, which I could use to text Christine and relay orders. She had sent several text messages about Jmaes visiting the company to know the progress of the project. I was a bit scared about his visit. He wasn't supposed to come until today for the general meeting. I had created a new report that covered my personal expenses and the profits I had gained so far. Thanks to my l
Kyle King I arrived at the courthouse with Ava, my mom, and Xavier, who had finally decided to stand by me, but he made it clear that anything that happened, I should accept it. The media houses had heard about the case and were all over the place. Immediately, they saw me, and they rushed over, trying to get a statement. Ava gave one, blaming everything on Tessa. She claimed Tessa was jealous that I chose her and plotted with her family to bring me down. This instigated excitement among the media team, and they asked more questions, but the warning glare from me made Ava keep quiet. We had already had an argument about the case, and she blamed me for being careless. If I hadn't let my guard down and put Xavier in charge, the Roberts wouldn't have found out about the money. I wanted badly to agree with her, but it wasn't Xavier`s fault but mine alone. I made a mistake, and I was going to pay badly for it. Ava didn't agree and promised to fight the Roberts family if they tried takin
Geneveive Tessa RobertI certainly couldn't have predicted what happened at the courthouse today. The disguise I pulled off, the testimony, and the open confrontation with Kyle. I wasn't surprised that Kyle didn't recognise me at the witness stand due to the dark sunglasses that shaded my eyes and my red hair. Also, thanks to the pregnancy, I gained weight. I looked fuller and healthier than before.If only James hadn't called me Sis, the idiot wouldn't have recognised me. Thank God I dropped some wincing statements before the chauffeur drove off. I could still see the lost and confused expression on his face when I admitted it was me. I wonder what he will be doing now. Probably regretting that he divorced me and plotting a way to seek forgiveness so that Dad could do an out-of-court settlement. I knew the way Kyle`
Geneveive Tessa RobertI consoled myself, refocusing on the phone call: `We are leaving at the beginning of next month. Mom wants to take care of some businesses before we leave. You know we will be starting an interior decoration company too. So, she wants to ensure that the plans and funds are ready before we leave.``Alright, babe. I wish I could move with you, but my company refused to sign my transfer letter, and I can't resign because of my contract. Please take care of Hope and Nicholas for me. I am going to find a way to visit you guys,` she sniffed.I couldn't help but get emotional too. I was going to miss Vee, all our shopping adventures, and her expensive eating habits. If not for her, I would have probably not rekindled my relationship with my parents and James. I also would not have healed or accepted the fact that Kyle left me with someone else.I sniffed too: `Don`t cry, Vee. You can always visit,
Kyle KingEverything had happened so fast that I was almost losing my mind. The court case and the unexpected appearance of Tessa. The first fight with Ava and now, another, I was sitting in a room filled with my board of executives while my mom was doing her best to convince them to stay and look for clients who would help the company's profits. The ultimatum to pay the Roberts had been increased, thanks to Xavier, who worked hard to secure a meeting with James.We had a week to go, and I had not gotten close to the amount I was expected to pay. It wasn`t as if I didn't have the money, but they invested in Ava`s Porsche and my six-bedroom flat with four bathrooms, a swimming pool, and a game room. I couldn`t watch my flat go because of the bills, and I couldn`t also sell Ava`s Porsche because she had my mom
Kyle King`It's almost time, mom. Let me be on my way, and please, promise me, you won't do anything to jeopardise this meeting. If he can help us, I will do anything he asks of me. Anything to escape a jail term in Nashville`s State Prison.`Mom could do anything to stop him from helping me. I knew what she was capable of doing, but I also had to remind her about the jail term. Just in case, she thought she could act without thinking about the consequences.She smiled tightly. `I promise not to do anything, but don't say I didn't warn you when he comes for his payment, Kyle. I have known your uncle longer than you.`I replied using the same tone she used. `And don't say I didn`t beg you to allow me to sell the house and Porsche to avoid meeting him, and you refused. I have known you longer than my uncle, and you still refused to help me out.`She stood up slowly. His eyes were glowing with anger. `I am doing what's r
Kyle KingTell him something that is feasible and productive. He's the only chance you have right now. Hewas probably was probably observing me, trying to capture what I was thinking up in my head. I arranged my words in sequence, starting with a bullet point and ending with a plea.I cleared my throat, holding his gaze.. `There's a major business deal that my team is working on with a new company. We will be in charge of their branch building construction and furnishings. If the deal comes through, all profits will be paid into your account. It's probably about ten million dollars, Uncle.` `So, the repayment is based on probability. Alright, let me ask you this: HowHow do you intend to pay your team if I take all the profits?`I sighed. Another loophole II forgot to fill. Owe them till another deal comes in? `I will create a payment plan for their salaries, sir. They`re my team,team, and they understand what we have been facing for the last few months.`He chuckled, `You won't
Geneveive Tessa RobertThe joy of simple things. Laughter, tears, and happiness. Family, love, and friendship I rolled my sweater and adjusted my sleeves. This was my last week in Arizona. I was going to miss everyone who made me happy, especially my dad and James. Funny how I thought James was going to be the headache I had to survive in the house, and he turned out to be a vital help in my recovery process.I had created the interior design company business plans, and with the help of James, we had succeeded in convincing my dad to go ahead with his investment. I scrolled through my to-do list. Kyle. I wasn't done with him yet, but I was going to give him a break for now since he had succeeded in paying what he owed. His company seemed to be picking up, and James suspected someone was behind the sudden miracle.I wasn't surprised, though. Kyle`s family was one of the most respected in Nashville, and they had a lot of connections who could assist them in terms of finances. Also, Kyle