Larson's P.O.V...
A week had passed since my unexpected meeting with the sucessor of Ray Smith group of industries, Malia. She was my ticket in finding out the truth and also destroying the one person who has been my sole target for years but partially I was amazed by how strong of a woman she was, her husband cheated on her but despite having so much drama going on in her life at that moment she didn't sulk in a corner trying to gain people's sympathy instead she wanted to prove to the whole world that men like Maynard can't always have their cake and eat it and for some unknown reason I was proud of her and women like her make men regret their actions and turn over a new leaf.
Making an entry into her life wasn't a coincidence but a well taught out plan but little did I know it was going to be so easy to reach my first ultimate goal all thanks to Malia. Tonight was the party everyone had breathlessly been anticipating, it was in honour of celebrating my new status of the president elect of the Ray Smith group of industries, the chocolate manufacturer multi billionaire company but little did they know everything will happen according to how I played my cards, it's high time they become aware of who the real boss is.
I looked in the mirror to have a clearer view of myself and all I could see was a good looking man who came into view. I was draped in a fitting button down shirt on a trouser which revealed my manly physique and a black suit jacket which was well tailored to cover up, I took a quick glance at my wrist watch and it screamed time to go.
I didn't have the faintest of idea on how everyone was going to react at what will be blown on their faces but whatever it was sooner or later they will have to accept the truth otherwise they would have to kiss goodbye. Reaching the event venue, one of the largest halls owned by the Smith's, I stepped out of the car while slipping my dark shades on and I walked past the media and reporters swiftly making my way inside then I motioned a waiter over taking a glass of alcohol, tequila to be precised from his tray.
My eyes darted round the hall but I couldn't get hold of my key to success. Was it a habit of her's to be late or is she just playing ignorant amd doing it on purpose, I needed to exercise a little bit of patience because my Plan A was going to kick in tonight. The unexpected clicking of heels on the turf made everyone silent and I turned to follow everyone's gaze only to see Malia making her way down the stairs, she wore a jumpsuit that came up above her thighs revealing her smooth leg.
I didn't understand how she was comfortable with wearing such a revealing outfit, I had to admit she looked alluring and her hair was tied in a messy bun with a little bit of loose curls which escaded her smooth face. I removed my shades so she could notice me without having to look around and while away time but I was taken aback by the unexpected move of her's. She walked pass me as though we've never met which raised a deep frown within me, a part of my heart didn't want to accept the fact she might have changed her plan and if that was the case I wasn't going to spare her, not even a bit.
At that moment, speaking of the lady on black she made her way towards the stage and stood in the spotlight and all eyes were on her including the flashes of the media cameras and she was greeted with a thunderous applause. She stood bolt upright with a microphone and a thin smile which played across her lips and she spoke.
"First and foremost before I proceed, on behalf of this great empire we've worked effortlessly to build I would love to welcome all our investors, board of directors, friends, esteemed guests and partners to our party tonight. I'm super greatful and I can't thank you all enough for making out time to share in our profound happiness"
"Let us welcome our most important guest, without him they wouldn't be a pillar behind this empire. My lovely father, Mr Ray Smith please let's all welcome him with a round of applause" the spotlight shifted instantly and all the attention went to her father who stood up and walked towards the crowd with his special body guards
"I would love to express my profound gratitude to everyone who has contributed in making this huge empire a success. I want you all to know that Malia Ray Smith is grateful for the hardwork you all portrayed on the dubai project and we are pushing our empire to greater heights"
"So the time has come for us to wrap it all up. Judging from the board of directors votes I would love to introduce our new president of the Ray Smith empire" my eyes darted towards Mr Sebastian and I could see the excitement in his eyes, it felt as though he was running out of breath and the anticipation to be announced as the new president.
"If it weren't for you all I doubt we would all be able to make a good decision. After much consideration and good timing from my humble self, we have all decided to elect him as the president elect of the Ray Smith group of industries and from now onwards he will be solely responsible for the affairs of this great empire.
"Ladies and gentlemen with so much joy and gratitude in my heart let us welcome the new president, Mr Larson Reynold" She declared and everyone froze like a statue instantly. They all wondered who this mysterious man was and almost immediately I stepped through the doorway and all eyes turned to me as gasps and whispers filled the room.
I was about to step into the spotlight when the sudden sound of phones beeping at the same time filled the room including mine. I unlocked my phone, and Instantly recognized Malia's face, I played the video and I was stunned at what I saw Malia was having sex with a man. It was officially known her sex tape had been leaked, anger slurred through me and I couldn't believe how loose of a woman she was.
She noticed the akward expressions on everyone's face and their gazes were directed at her. Curious to know what happened she took hold of my phone and saw the inappropriate act of her's and then the phone slipped to the turf.
"This can't be happening! please you all should calm down and listen to me. I didn't do anything, this woman in the video isn't me, I don't know who this man is I swear I haven't seen him in my whole life" She explained with tears in her eyes but it seemed no one was willing to give her a listening ear then she went directly to a man who I guessed to be her father and I was right.
"Dad you know your daughter more than anyone else and you've always been proud of the values you've instilled in me. Do you think I can commit such a deceitful act, please tell everyone the woman in the video isn't me. Your trust alone is more than enough for me to face the whole world" her father stood still unable to say a word and she stepped back in shock, looking at him with disbelief.
"I want to trust you but how do I find the courage to do so, everyone present here has seen the video. Should I just overlook everything like it never happened, you accused your husband of cheating but all along you've been the real cheater. I know for a fact I didn't raise you to be a loose woman with no morals and values so who is this new Malia" he replied dejectedly
"You also don't believe me? It seems there is nothing left for me now when my support system has turned away his face from me" she said and a man walked up to her and harshly twisted her arm then she yelled in pain.
"I'm glad the world has finally come to see the truth, they've known who the liar is between us. Everyone take a look at my ex wife, she commits a sin and puts the blame on others. Goodness gross" he spat out
"All along she was having an affair with another man despite being a married woman. Is this how the sucessor of such a huge empire should behave and tonight out of nowhere you bring in an unknown person with no proper background search to become the president, unbelievable!"
"I wonder how long this has been going on and how many men has this shameless woman slept with. Where is your self respect woman? I can't help but wonder if this newly appointed president is also your sex partner" a man named Mr Mozart said and anger laced through my veins.
"Enough! no one will say a word against her. Whoever decides to go against me should be ready to face my wrath" I shouted to the now quiet room and I stepped forward intertwining my fingers with her's.
"Wow dear ex wife, it seems you've wrapped your new lover around your fingers that he can't handle it when your name is being slandered. Is he the bastard you left me for and the one who pleasured you all night?" Maynard spat coldly with a devilish smirk on his face.
"Just shut up and don't test my patience! didn't you hear what I said? no one will say a word and that includes you because whatever video was displayed here is just the half truth and humans are always quick to pass judgements" I said Icily
"Otherwise what will you do, you can shut me up but how will you shut the whole world. Everyone saw the video and we all have come to know the kind of woman she is, she is a cheap, loose, characterless, and immoral woman" he said stepping closer with few slow steps.
"step back! everyone saw what you let them see" I blurted out and the crowd look startled.
"What do you mean by that, are you trying to say the video is a set up" he stuttered nervously
"I didn't say so but it seems the scardy cat has pledged guilty to his crimes. You all should take a good look at the video properly, there's a deep black mole on the supposed man's hand and Manyard's hand has the same mole how is that supposed to be a coincidence" I said turning him over to the crowd so his mole could be detected.
"Let me make one thing clear to all of you and quench your doubts. This is the clear truth you all need to know about Maynard Salvador, whilst having an affair with his personal assistant he was ready for the outcome of it that's why he placed a camera in their bedroom and it recorded their intimate moments. He wanted to use it to his advantage when he got caught and his plan succeeded but he's not the only wise person on this damn fucken earth but you all are blaming her. Why? because she's a woman"
"I'll make my self loud and clear enough, I Larson Reynold has become the newly appointed president of the Ray Smith group of industries and I demand what belongs to me which is respect. Also anyone who doesn't want to accept this decision made by Malia can easily use the door it's over there but bear in mind as you're leaving you will no longer be a part of the Ray Smith group of industries, it's high time we made some changes around here"
MALIA… I could listen to my erractic heartbeats clench in pain, I wouldn't have thought Maynard could ever do that to me just to tarnish my reputation. He had already dragged my name in the mud by cheating on me with his personal assistant which has made the world believe I wasn't good as a wife. I looked at Larson with tears sparked up in the corner of my eyes, if he wasn't here today I wouldn't have been able to handle this all alone, when everyone doubted me he didn't for once question my character which made me feel proud of myself and blessed he came into my life, just at the right time. After Maynard was kicked out of the party by the bodyguards, I lead him on the stage and gave him a proper introduction. Anyone who wasn't comfortable with my decision can make use of the resignation letter. While introducing him to some board of directors and the investors I could see them making faces but I wasn't bothered and the Ray Smith group of industries had the upper hand when it came
LARSON… "It's not safe for you to be on your own so I'll drop you off, you can tell me the name of your driver so I could get your car key" I said to Malia in a serious tone as I lead her towards the tarred road. "You don't need to meet him, I have the keys with me. You can take it" she said and tossed the key over to me.The rain which had been pouring heavily had subsided a bit after letting us have our special moment but it didn't change the fact we were both soakly drenched, in a few minutes we reached the parking area and we both got into the car quickly. I could see the media trying to make their way towards us and I felt like passing a knife through their brain, were they dumb or trying to act dumb? I can remember vividly telling them to go to their different homes and publish the news on the internet, newspapers and business magazines but it seems they didn't want to pay heed to my little advice. No matter what they say and do it isn't going to change the fact that Malia had b
MALIA…I was stirred from my sleep and my brain is awake with a primal surge of adrenaline that should carry me up but my cold heavy limbs disobeyed. I felt a dull pain underlying the numbness in my body and I turned my head sideways but I didn't see Larson on the bed neither was he on the sofa, I was thinking too deeply maybe he slept in another room. I stepped down slowly from the bed as I wore my slippers and left the room. I searched every nook and cranny of the mansion but I couldn't find him anywhere, probably he left cause he has duties to attend to. Once again I reached for my room door and looked back expecting to find him right behind me but he wasn't, my mind had begun to play mild games with me once again but right now I shouldn't let that get to me.After showering I got dressed in a short sleeveless orange body fitted gown which exposed my thighs and my cleavages and it also clung to my body, revealing that banging body. I paired it with a black heels and I packed my ha
LARSON…The meeting was over and I dismissed the board of directors and they all scampered back to their different duties. Shantelle helped in carrying my files and laptop to my office and when I was just about to follow right behind her I noticed a figure seated down, staring blankly at the laptop in front of her and her fingers were fidgeting as she slamped the laptop hard and placed her head on the table."You shouldn't waste your time thinking about him. He was the one who cheated on you yet you're the one going through so much pain, I bet he must be having the best time of his life with another woman so it's better to get him out of your head and start living your best life" I bent down to her level then I placed a hand on her shoulder as I tried to reassure her."There's nothing I can do, whenever I tried to forget about my pathetic past one way or the other it keeps coming back to me. How the fuck should I get rid of it?" Malia said while raising her head and breaking her knuck
LARSON… My heart was beating so rapidly, it was pounding like the thundering drums in my ears and my throat dried up, for some moments I stared at her like a statue. I watched her struggle to breath, her eyes unblinking and fear eating up my heart. "You can't give up, please just stay with me. I'll call the doctor" I stretched my arms out to get my phone from the table. "No! I need you to call up my doctor, my phone is in my handbag. It's in my office" her voice was low as she struggled to say and I had to lean in closer to understand her words. I needed to save her life but I couldn't leave her all alone. I pressed on the emergency button and Shantelle pushed open the door then she gasped. "Oh my goodness! Ma'am what happened to you?" she asked with worry filled in her eyes. "Shantelle, she needs to be treated as soon as possible, go to her office and get her phone" I instructed and she dashed out in a jiffy I took in a chocolate and munched on it but nothing happened to me the
MALIA… I couldn't wrap my thoughts as his words echoed in my ears. I kept tossing restlessly on the bed as I wondered what important business he wanted to tackle?. In a matter of a few days I was getting closer and attracted to him, especially his intoxicating scent which always filled up my nostrils. I began to think deeply on what brand of perfume he uses because it's hard to dictate. I didn't find any information about him before appointing him as the new president, I have never for once trusted someone so blindly but I couldn't help but admit Larson is slowly bringing me down to my knees. After what happened between I and Maynard my heart got broken into tiny pieces and I feared I wouldn't be able to fix it back. There were countless of times he demeaned me by saying women aren't meant to have so much power in the world, whenever we got into a serious fight he would question me on why my mother didn't give birth to a male child before passing away and that would hurt my feelings
LARSON…Darkness had fallen on the quiet streets and the lights came on. I was heading to go see the most important person in my life, she has been craving to see me and I knew I was going to get an earful when I finally get to see her after these few days. She had my love, care, and attention without her asking but now it felt as though everything was splitted.My black Limousine car came to a sudden halt when I reached the mansion and I stepped out with my hands shoved in my pocket as I moved closer to the door not forgetting to take note of the security men who stood bolt upright."Goodevening Boss" I heared them greet as they slightly bowed their heads in respect."Is she in?" I asked and without waiting for either of them to give a reply, the door opened and I stepped in.The ambrosial aroma of the delicious chicken sauce filled the air and my nostrils. The kitchen smelled of good food and it made me more hungry than I was, I have missed home made food a lot and also the hands th
MALIA… The morning came by so quickly without letting me get enough sleep, I yawned with sleepy eyes then I pushed myself out of the bed and stood for a long moment gazing out the window at the fields of winter wheat glowing in the sunlight. I purposefully didn't want to recall the thoughts of last night, I was convinced that what ever happened five years ago was a secret between I and my father and no one else knew about it. It was just an empty threat which I made myself believe. Larson left me in a hurry yesterday, he said he had an urgent matter to deal with. Was that his girlfriend who called him? I didn't want to interfere in his personal life neither could I stop myself from eavesdropping on his conversation in the conference room after I acted as though I had left. I thought he was going to stay with me after the doctor's checkup but he didn't do anything of that such. I wondered why I was craving more from him?, I wanted to feel his large hands on my body and to find out w