Chapter 11
Today was Katherine birthday. She's going to be sixty years old today and I hope she will stop bullying me as well and accept me as her son in-law since the late Alexander Black , his husband, had always approved of me marrying his daughter but for Katherine it was a different case.
I will just try my best to win her heart and see if she's going to accept me and treat me like his son.
Judging by the way the setting room was dressed and decorated, I could tell that it was a huge birthday party she's about to do and rumors have it that she invited some powerful rich people in the area and some of his business partners. I can't just wait to see how the party will go.
My excitement dropped the moment I saw Raven and her mother talking to each other.
"I'm really happy with grandmother's decision honey, you should be happy that she's using this opportunity to look for young and rich husband for you Raven so you should put on your best dressing today ".
"I know that mother and I'm just so happy about it". She looks so happy just as she had said. So I will be devoicing her today afterwards
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Some Hours Later, the party got started. I could hear the sound of music from the setting room and the chatting of people over the corner. I don't just feel like going to that party but I have no choice then to. At least Katherine has to know that I still came to celebrate with her even though I have no gift for her.
I had put on my wedding suits hoping that I would be able to fit in, among the men that will come to the occasion today. Shivers run down my spine as I step into their midst and I could see all eyes on me. They were probably whispering and gossiping about me right now to be the useless Man who Isabella would be devoicing today.
The setting room was filled with lots of people, especially men on a sult like Me who look so wealthy and without a doubt I knew that they were the one who had come with the intentions of marrying raven today
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I finally found a seat close to Katherine and sat there. I caught a glimpse of Raven who was currently flirting with some of the men who had given her valuable expensive gifts just to win her heart.
And she looks so happy with that. What a cheater she was.
I was really so furious and which that I had never come to the party. Checkig my wristwatch the time was clocking 5pm. They should hurry up with whatever they're doing and let me get the hell out of here.
So if Katherine successfully hands her to one of the men here, I'm going to meet my grandpa and take over the family business that's after I had donate some blood to his granddaughter. So I'm going to ask Katherine some money for a plane ticket so that I can travel the next day because I knew that once he got married to another man, then, there isn't any need for me to stay with them.
I walked up to Katherine who was having some conversation with the guest as she excused herself and walked up to me not far away from the crowd.
Happy birthday to you ma'am!! I uttered with a smile as she said "thank you" and went back to the guests who she was having a conversation with before.
"I will be so happy and wouldn't have nothing to do with the Black family again if you could give me money for plane ticket; I know that you will be handing Isabella to some of the men right now and I would have no reason to be staying in the Black family again which is the reason why I'm requesting that from you ma'am. I added ", ma'am" trying to be polite but her gaze tell me that she was furious at me.
Gosh, what have I done to wrong her again? I thought.
"I would only give it to you if only you devoice my granddaughter Today".
"Sure I will! since that had always been your wish". Katherine went out to bring the devoice paper and hand it over for me to sign. Just as I was about to sign the paper, some men and ladies walked into the crowd pulling everybody's attention at the moment.
I decided to drop the paper down first to know what they came here for before proceeding with it.
And it seems like Katherine didn't remember inviting such people because she was looking so shocked on who had invited them.
They were currently with some gifts. One person was singing while the one holding one was playing a trumpet. And one of them brought out a gift from a box and handed it over to her.
"Happy birthday to you ma'am". They sang an happy birthday song to her.
"Someone said we should give this to you ma'am, sorry to startle you". Katherine's mouth gaped open as she opened the box and brought out a classic silver ball gown, which comes with shoes and bag then jewelry to wear in it.
Truth be told, Katherine had seen this dress on the internet some Hours ago while searching for what to wear on her birthday when she came across it but couldn't buy it.
Judging by the quality of the clothes, she could tell how expensive it was and how it can buy all the Black family property.
"Wow, this is really so amazing". She exclaimed in joy as she thanked them. Everybody were all surprised by the quality of the gifts and so was I! Who could have sent such gifts?
"May I know who gave you this gift?" She shrugged at them as they a
ll stared at the door, expecting a person, when someone who looked like Derek showed up. What's him doing? I thought.
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Chapter 12Everybody was shocked to see Derek, including me who was startled as well. Why him here? I thought as I glared at IRaven who had approached him."I can't believe he came for me, I thought he wasn't going to come but I guess he doesn't want another man to marry me this time around which is the reason why he had come to propose to me today".Raven uttered in an audible way that people wouldn't be able to hear her.But I was close to her which is the reason why I was able to hear her.Tears were streaming out of her eyes as she looked at him in an adorable way but the Derek who she was crying for didn't show signs of emotions or react back at Her. He couldn't even think of looking at her, as his eyes were on me and Katherine What a pity!!I don't think I can wait here and see her pathetic act. I should definitely go to my room. Just as I was about to go, I heard Derek's voice. "Saying that, these were Stafen gifts to Katherine''. Is he really referring to me? I was shocked fo
Chapter 13So many thoughts came into my head as I sat down in my room. Thanks to Derek I was able to gain and earn everyone's trust again. Not only that but I've got accepted into the Black family. But could it be that everything was according to my grandpa plans? To make me change my mind or what?I decided to give him a call. And just as I had expected, he picked up his phone. Gosh, I thought he was going to snub me!I cleared my throat as I stood up from my bed so I could talk to him well."Surprise to see your call son, how have you been doing?" I'm fine grandpa and you?"I knew that you were the one behind Everything that had happened at Katherine birthday party, why did you really have to give him such an expensive gift?" I ask, hoping that he could clear my doubts. Could it be that he had done everything just to please me? I thought, still waiting for his reply as he went silent for a while."I'm really sorry for everything that has happened Stefan". He was feeling sad and I c
Chapter 14I was surprised to see Raven Approaching me the moment I came down from the car. It seems like she had overhead the horn of the car earlier which was the reason why she came outside to meet me."Welcome back Stefan". She greeted me with a smile as we walked to the setting room. "How was your day today, How was work"."It was fine! Thanks for asking". I was surprised though. I never expected This from her but I'm grateful for her changes towards me. At least she's now seeing me as the type of husband she had always wanted to have.I went into my room, entered the bathroom and took my bath. Immediately I came down from the bathroom I heard someone opening the door and behold the person was no other than Isabella who was currently holding a tray of food in her hands.Is she going to eat this here in my room? Why can't she eat it in her room? I was really stunned by her actions. I don't just know why I'm getting amazed by everything she's doing nowadays. Because her actions imp
Chapter 15When I got to the room,,,,I saw Raven pressing her phone and on the sight of seeing me, she dropped her phone and turned to face me seeing that i must have loved to have a word with her...."Is there something Wrong?" She asked to see my expression and it couldn't be hidden. I was damn fucking Angry over everything that was currently happening.""I thought your grandmother said that anyone with a Billion dollars business was worth to be the heir to the family company? I ask,,,, trying to make her understand where my statement was heading to at the moment."If Ester was truly honest about her statement then Why's she trying to cheat over This matter and try to help your uncle in becoming one of the Division in the Maxwell family group?" I ask as her eyes widen open."Gosh that's really bad because my dad hasn't prepared anything yet! I wonder if he will be qualified to be the family heir". Raven said anxious as I held her shoulder.I said I was the driver there and sometimes
Chapter 16Raven approached me. Comforting me on how dad had treated me earlier. "I really appreciate what you've done and I believe you! I believe everything you've said,it's just dad that finds it hard to believe so don't worry okay? I will try to convince him". She uttered, leaving me in amazement. She really surprised me with her words today. At least she chose to be on my side this time around, unlike before when she usually used to pick sides with everyone then bullies me back. After having a stressful day, I went back to my room to take a nap. It was already late so I didn't want to disturb anybody with my presence. But as I was going back to my room, I saw my uncle, sneaking right into dad's room. I was confused and at the same time pondering why he would do such things. At that moment, my thoughts went towards the file project which I had given to dad earlier. What if he had eavesdropped on our conversation earlier? I wanted to go to the room which was a bit close and ask Hi
Chapter 17**** Lisa didn't hesitate to stop Jerry from opening the entrance door who's about to follow Stefan and teach him a lesson for blabbering such Words to him. "You aren't allowed to enter inside the company! Please go away". Lisa stated calmly as his expression changed. He had thought Lisa came to flirt with him not knowing that she had been sent to Stop him from opening the door. Jerry could only scoff at the sight of the tall skinny beautiful curvy girl in front of him. She was dressed like a bodyguard which amaze him and make him want her for the night. "And how come a beautiful small girl like you it's trying to threaten me? Do you know who I am? Jerry bellowed at her as she ignored him and looked at Stefan over the glass who was giving her a go ahead gaze. "I'm working according to order and you've been asked never to enter inside the company"."Get the fuck out of my front brat! Don't let me unleash the anger in me because I will be so hard on you if I do". Jerry uttere
Chapter 18The moment I said such words, the two of them attacked me, forgetting the fact that they were just quarreling at each other before which I didn't bother to respond back to them. It will be a waste of energy if I follow them to quarrel this evening. Checking the time, the time was clicking to (4pm) we got back home not quite long and some of them came down from the car Angrily. Not giving anybody face. When we entered the house, the first person we saw was Katherine, who seemed to be watching her favorite movies. She stood up immediately on seeing the three of us inside the setting room, probably to question dad and uncle how today goes but uncle's sad countenance told her something wasn't right. While dad's happy countenance made her ponder on why he was happy. In curiosity, she chose to know the truth from them.*****What happened Harper? Why are you smiling and he's sad? Katherine wanted to know the reason behind Richard 's sadness. He cared about Richard then the smiling
Chapter 19"Seems like you're really growing wings Stefan! You better watch your mouth next time when talking to me. If not, I will put you in your rightful place". He bellowed at me as I kept quiet."You'all should stop all this fighting and quarrel, this isn't the right time for this okay?" Katherine roared at us as I focused on my driving. This isn't the right time for me to quarrel with my uncle, but somehow, I was really happy with the words I had thrown at him earlier.. gosh, I'm certain that he feels the pain of what I said to him. Not quite long, we arrived at Saint Mary hospital which was close to our side. A stretcher was brought to dad immediately as he was taken inside the ward for an emergency case but the doctor didn't let us in. Raven had already come to the hospital before we could arrive there and she had been waiting for us.We could only stand outside the passenger, waiting for the doctor's results on what was wrong with dad. But deep down I do hope dad is dead. Eve