Cassie was curious. She could not understand why Eleanor decided to keep mute and suffer all those years.
"Well it's no use"Eleanor had always known, ever since she was a little girl, that retaliating or kicking up a fuss was useless. Alexander had made that clear to her in the most understandable way possible.Even so, her father had always said she was like her mother -weak and stupid.Cassie sighed. She snorted hatefully and said, "Your family sucks, boss""I know" Eleanor responded with a chuckle.Recalling something, Eleanor frowned slightly. She dropped her phone. She turned to face Cassie. "Cass, look up a good school for the kids.""Will do... with pleasure" Cassie immediately pulled out her phone. She started to search through the net.Seeing this, Eleanor's lips curled up. One thing she loved about Cassie was that she was always on the job. And she was so perfect in everything she did.RealizNow that she thought about it, Jonathan did notify her about a specific partnership from the Red Empire. But she had been too busy to think about it.Eleanor felt the resentment within her accumulating instantly. She understood that Alexander would not be inclined to give up, without a struggle. But what she didn't foresee was for him to use the Red Empire.It appears the next plan would be launched. Amassing the Red Empire was now the most crucial thing to her.Lifting her head to look at Cassie, she blazed a gorgeous and destructive smile. "Call Jonathan. Have him authorize the contract."Cassie was perplexed for an instant. She gazed at Eleanor. After a while, "How does that concern us, boss?"She was lost. What concerns Eleanor with the affairs of Golden inc that she had to be notified about an external partnership deal? Even though Jonathan was her boss's pal, he was the CEO of Golden inc. Did he have to ask for Eleanor's consent bef
"Miss Red?"Eleanor looked up to see Auntie Florence. Her left hand was on Eleanor's shoulder. On her face, tears flowed freely.Eleanor swallowed. Her eyes stung fiercely as hot tears were preparing to flow. "What happened to her?""A-Alexander... He, he.." Auntie Florence was stuttering. It was obvious she was scared."What did he do!?" Eleanor's angry voice thundered inside the room, making Auntie Florence flinch. Her chest heaved heavily. Even her eyes held something else in them. They were not normal life-filled eyes."He came to her af-after the contract signing. She was out for a stroll, so he left. Today, he came back and threatened her. He said he would kill you both If she does not order you to return to ZerAnderson Group to him. Madam stubbornly refused. She told him, she'd rather burn the company than give it to him. But, he didn't like those words, so he choked her till she was almost lifeless. Mrs. Cindy... she was so shocke
Despair...It was akin to an ocean. Eleanor drowned in it.She sat on the shores of the beach. Watching as people flowed, she kept hugging her knees in silence. She was there but she wasn't. If one saw her like this, they would think she was doing fine.But, far from it. She was struggling to swim against the raging currents of the ocean of sadness... to not sink.The way the tides were against her, Eleanor wished she could give up. To give up and let herself drown completely. Maybe it would lessen her heartache.Like thunder without rain, she cried without tears. All she could feel was a great and overwhelming sense of loss. It was as though her soul had been set to burn. The pain she was feeling was outrageous and the sorrow was spreading all over her body quickly, like wildfire.Asides from that numbing sense of pain, vengeance was all that she could see.Yes! Revenge for all she had been through. Her mother's early d
The discharge procedure went hastily and in less than an hour, they were on the way to the residence.By the time they reached the house, Grandma Cindy was fast asleep. Since she was in a wheelchair, Auntie Florence effortlessly wheeled her to one of the guest rooms as her room had not been organized yet.The children were very delighted, particularly Tasha when they learned their great-grandmother would be residing with them. Tasha had already begun to organize some recreational activities to exploit the aged woman.Cassie felt her head banging painfully, but rather than going upstairs to rest, she started to head for the kitchen. Since the housekeeper would not be available, it will be wise to make something for everyone to munch on."Cassie! Wait!" Auntie Florence yelled unexpectedly when she saw Cassie steering to the kitchen.Cassie jumped. She turned around abruptly. Her hands were on her chest.Everyone in the room blazed
Nathan was speechless as he stared at the pink girl's skirt. His face and ears had turned red from embarrassment. Even his eyes had turned round and wide as he stared in a daze. Was Tasha crazy? He would rather die by a swarm of poisonous bees than of embarrassment.Eleanor snorted loudly at the look on his face; it was priceless and she felt as though taking a picture of it for future sake."Did G.G ask you to play dress up?" She asked a mischievous grin on her lips. Eleanor turned to look at Cassie; she had a triumphant look on her face and so did Grandma Cindy. She instantly understood that it was entirely Cassie's and Grandma Cindy's plan to frustrate her poor soon.Nathan frowned when he saw how relaxed his mother was at the issue. How could she watch this happen to him!? His reputation was at stake for heaven's sake! He thought sadly.He had just opened his mouth to speak when…"Oh, Nathan, you will look so dashing in the dress. Just give it a try!" Grandma Cindy said teasingly
When she woke up, Eleanor was in a better mood than she had been the previous night.She thought; as much as Jerome wanted to meet up with her, it meant he was aiming for something. She did not know why, but deep within herself, she knew he was bad news. All the same, she would meet with him later. For now, she had better things to do.Eleanor made breakfast that morning. The atmosphere around the table was livelier than it had ever been as Grandma Cindy, Auntie Florence and Tasha shared stories and made jokes.Even Jonathan, the 'workaholic' had spent the night in the house. He had even decided to extend his stay till after the weekend.As she watched him and Cassie steal glances at each other, Eleanor prayed silently that the duo would drop their egos and start dating.After breakfast, as they washed the dishes, Eleanor suddenly thought of something."Cassie, how far about finding a suitable school for the kids? You know you haven't given me any feedback." She said in an urgent tone
Eleanor sat down quietly in the back seat of the car as Cassie occupied the driver's seat.She was looking through some files as she nibbled on the cover of her pen; a habit that had become a part of her.Days back, she had requested the records of all ZerAndersons' current and past workers. So as Cassie drove, she looked through them.ZerAnderson was her greatest asset. Her mother's legacy and she would do anything it takes to keep it standing tall; even if it meant relieving the current workers and finding new and qualified ones."Cassie?" Eleanor called after some time."Yes, boss?""Please send some gifts to the Anderson family villa. Grandma's birthday is in a few days." She requested.Cassie nodded, making a mental note to do just as requested."Anything specific?" She asked."Nah! Just something Worthy" Eleanor responded and Cassie nodded.Cassie first drove to the school where she was applying for the kids to confirm its authenticity. She also got the hardcopy admission forms
"Dad, I'm going somewhere. I won't stay long" Damien notified his father as he clicked his cuffs."Okay, son. Do not stay long. Recall, Beverly would be arriving later today." his father replied with a nod.Damien sighed. The sheer mention of the character 'Beverly' incited him with a complex headache."Okay, dad. Take care."Entering his car, he zoomed out of the villa. Barely minutes on the road, his phone chimed.Seeing it was a message from Eddy, he quickly checked it. After which, he tossed the phone on the seat beside him.****In the car, Cassie asked, "Boss, what do we do about the ZerAnderson Group? It seems Jonathan is already Golden Inc well."In the few hours she had spent in the office with Jonathan and Eleanor, she had come to find out that the famous and unknown Chairman of Golden Inc is none other than her boss, Eleanor.It was a twist she didn't see coming. She knew Eleanor was many things. But, Golden Inc's Chairwoman was never part of it."Well, the needful" Eleanor