Chapter 5 ⭐️DIAMONDS PARTY SAGA⭐️

"Please don't hurt my mummy!!!" Francesca cried out. _____ "Let...me go" Jemima said calmly. Maxwell slowly let go of the hand, and she faced Sloane. "Take her back home, or get Dolores's number from her and call her to come get her, right now" she said and walked out of the office angrily. Sloane got the kids out of the company despite Francesca's tears, no way to console her . "Stop crying" Miguel said beside her, but that only made her cry more. "Mummy hates me!!!" Sloane squatted in front of her and wiped the tears, then she held her shoulders. "Good girls don't cry, so please...

please stop" she begged. "I want to stay with mummy!!!" She cried again. "Gosh!" Sloane sighed. "Hey!" Maxwell's voice made the three of them look back at once. He's just coming out with a large smile plastered on his face. Sloane stood from Francesca's front, and he took charge, squatting in front of her instead. "Cutie, what's your name?" He asked. "Fran..ces..ca... Andrade-Kings" she hiccupped, and he raised a brow "Francesca Andrade-Kings? You bear your mum's surname?" She nodded, and he got it immediately. The problem is from Francesca's father, but since he's been hearing news about Jemima, he has heard nothing about her husband or boyfriend, so it's complicated right now. He raised his hands to her face and began wiping her tears with his thumbs. "Your mum only needs time" he smiled. "How many years will it take for her to love me back?" She sniffed. "You're willing to wait for years?" Maxwell asked. "Yes, I love her so much, and I'd do anything" she replied, and he smiled again. "So adorable, do you have a phone?" He asked. She brought out her cute iPhone immediately, and he took it. "Password?" He asked. "My mummy's favorite flower" she replied, and he looked up... "Tulip" she said. He nodded before clicking the letters to unlock it. Jemima's picture is her wallpaper too. Maxwell smiled and dialled his number on the phone, calling his line with it. It rang in his pocket, and he gave her her phone back. "Save my number as Maxwell, you can call me anytime you need someone to talk to" he said. She nodded with a smile and saved it immediately. Maxwell also did the same on his phone. "Please... don't hold my mum that way again, it must have hurt" she muttered. "I won't" he replied. "Promise?" "Promise" he smiled, and they linked their pinky fingers. A car arrived, and Dolores came out of it. "Francesca!" "Nanny!" She said cheerfully, rushing to her. Dolores carried her in her arms. "Take her, please" Sloane said. "Sure, thanks ma'am" she replied. "Bye Maxwell!" Francesca waved as Dolores carried her to the car. "Bye Frances" he smiled as he waved back. The car drove off, and Sloane faced him. "Whoa, nice comforting skills you've got" she said, and he smiled slightly. "Heard you're Jemima's new secretary, nice to meet you, I'm... "Sloane Roosevelt, I know" he cut in, and she blinked. "You're a celebrity too, your company is one of the top ten, and you're a Diamond, you're my boss's bestie too, so it'd be odd if I didn't know you" he continued, and she smiled. "Now I get it, but I must say... you're good-looking" she bit her lip, and he laughed. "Thanks, I have to go back to work right now" "Wait! We can exchange contacts, right?" She asked, biting her lip again. "Oh...yeah sure!" Maxwell replied and took her phone to type his number. She dialled it immediately, and he nodded when it rang on him. "I'll see you soon" Sloane said "Sure" he replied, going back in. Sloane stared so hard till he was out, and it was Miguel's cough which brought her back. She looked at him, and she found him smiling mischievously. "What's up baby?" She asked. "Did you just hit on a guy in front of your son? You even collected his number" he replied, and she laughed as they got in the car together. "I like him though, he's Limited Mell on IG, the handsome swimmer I follow back to back" he replied. "He's a swimmer?" Sloane asked as the driver drove them away from the company. "Sure, my role model" he replied. •••

Maxwell met Lina waiting in his office when he came back... "I saw the files on your table about making the directors attend the meeting. Half of the directors don't like boss, so it's always hard making them attend any meeting planned by her, I think that's why she gave you the hard task" she said. "I know what to do" he replied. "What'd you do?" She blinked, and he smiled. He was already on his way to the chief director's office, if he really wants to do this, then he needs to tackle the strongest. He's holding a package in his right hand, smiling handsomely as he advanced his office. His phone suddenly rang, and he checked to see it's Francesca. He picked immediately. "Hey Frances!" "Limited Mell! It's you!" She shouted. "How did you know?" He giggled. "Miguel called to tell me about it just now!, and I'm currently on your IG, checking out your pictures and swimming videos... you're so cute and perfect!" She gushed. "Aww, but Frances can we talk later? I have something urgent to attend to" he said. "I understand, promise to call me when you're done?" She replied. "Promise" he replied. "Bye Mell!" She replied, hanging up "How cute" he smiled, returning his phone to his pocket before opening the chief director's door. He met him hanging his suit on the hanger, he's obviously just getting in. "Good afternoon, Chief Donald" he smiled, coming in fully. "The new secretary of the rude brat?" The potbellied man replied, and he smiled. "Yes sir, I... came to remind you of the upcoming meeting by 5, and... "And who told you I have plans to attend? I've never attended any meeting called by her, she doesn't respect the opinions of others, she's the only right person existing, who does that? You expect me to go sit and listen to her orders? No way young man" Chief Donald replied, sitting down eventually. "You're the Chief director sir, and... "And that doesn't count! You should leave" he replied harshly, but his nose caught the smell of something immediately. He began sniffing the air. "Wait, I smell petit-four" he said, and Maxwell placed the package with him on the table. "I heard you love it, so I got it though it was really hard to get a unique taste" he said. Chief Donald grabbed it immediately, unwrapping the package to behold the sponge cake. "Oh my gosh!" He gushed, inhaling the scent with closed eyes. He ate from it with the included spoon immediately, then he faced Maxwell. "When is the meeting again?" •••

Cypress came out of the locker room after rearranging her hair, tying it back to the usual two braids. She bumped into Oliver in front of it, he's holding two cups of coffee. "Senior Oliver" she smiled, and he pointed a cup at her. "I prefer beer" she said, taking it. "Not again, I know what you can do if you get drunk" he replied, and she laughed before taking a sip from the coffee straw. "Hmmn!" She moaned and continued drinking till half. "I really have to start taking coffee, this is delicious senior Oliver!" She faced him. "Is it really necessary? I mean... calling me senior all the time. We're same age" he said. "It still doesn't change the fact that you're the senior of all the attendants here, boss made you senior cos of your capabilities" she winked, and he smiled, but someone suddenly bumped into their middle from behind, separating them. Their coffee cups fell. As expected, it's Linda. "Oh! I'm so sorry senior Oliver! I swear I wasn't looking ahead" she quickly said, and Cypress scoffed at her incredible acting skills "It's ok" Oliver said simply. "I'll clean up the mess" Linda replied with a sweet smile and rolled eyes at Cypress before leaving. "The next time I get the chance to hit her, she'd land in the hospital" Cypress said. "Seriously?" Oliver asked beside her. "Seriously, you're too soft and I hate you for that!" She shot and left angrily. She got back to the main store, and at the same time, a new customer came in... 🗣️ Purple Cassandra! 🗣️ It's her! 🗣️ OMG Purple Cass! 🗣️ The English fairy! Even her walking steps showed sophistication, and her outfit is all shades of expensive purple, no other colour. She removed her purple shades as all the attendants assembled in front of her. "Welcome to XXIV Carats miss Purple Cass" Linda said. "It's so sizzling and sultry in here, gosh!" She said, her mad accent sounding so posh. "Sizzling and sultry?" Linda said, and Cypress quickly got her phone to search the meaning. She meant it's hot in here, so she quickly turned on the AC. "We have a new collection of jewelries from twenty countries across the world, I'll show you around" she said. "I just need something garish and snazzy to give me a conspicuous look at the party tonight! I'm joining The Diamonds club so I have to be the nucleus of enthrallment yunno?" Purple Cass replied. "Ok I give up, what the hell are you saying!" Linda shouted. "Did you just shout at a customer?" Cypress cautioned. She was checking out each word as Purple Cass said it, so she understands. "She meant she needs something exquisite to make her stand out and be the center of attention" she explained. "You got me right, I'm a graduate of Harvard yunno, first class in English so it's not easy to converse with illiterates like her" Purple Cass replied. "What!" Linda gasped. "Come with me, I think you're smart enough, I need to buy something before I leave this place" Purple Cass smiled, and Cypress led her into the store, showing her the latest products. "As usual, Cypress got the attention, that witch! I hate her!" An attendant said. "F**k!!" Linda shouted, rushing out in anger. Oliver stood by the second door, watching Cypress and Purple Cass with a slow smile. •••

Jemima, Lina and Maxwell came out of a door at once, then they began walking down the hallway that led to the hall for the meeting. Maxwell and Jemima haven't talked since the incident earlier. "Told you to make sure all the directors attend this meeting" she said without looking at him. "I did my job" he replied. "I doubt that, you're not that smart" she smirked, and he went silent till they got to the door of the hall. Tatiana is waiting with her secretary too. "Let's see how many directors will turn up today, two? Three?" She laughed. "Does it matter? Ion work with numbers" Jemima replied, and Tatiana smirked before stepping forward. "The fact still remains that...i deserve this company more than you. All the directors will come running at the snap of my fingers if it was me who called this meeting" she muttered. "That still doesn't change the fact that I am the CEO, told you not to cross your lane, I'll crush you" Jemima glared and entered the hall first. Maxwell and Lina entered with her, then Tatiana. Their eyes widened at once except Maxwell's. All the board of directors were already present! Maxwell smiled, and Jemima looked at him shockingly. He winked, and she quickly looked away. "How did this happen?" Tatiana muttered, still in shock. "Shall we start? CEO Jemima?" Chief Donald said, and she sighed before going to her seat. "Secretary Maxwell, respect" Lina muttered beside him as they walked to their seats too. Tatiana was the last to sit, all these seems like a dream. Jemima smiled as she pronounced the start of the meeting. •••

<8PM~ PARADISE GARDENS>

The cancelled party was fixed for tonight again, so the hall was already full of the club members walking around with cups of cocktails as usual, chatting and waiting for the arrival of the leader. "Big sis!!" CleoSpeedy gushed when Tatiana came in. "Cleo!" Tatiana smiled as they hugged. They're close cos of their matching personalities. "Where did you get this dress! I was dying to get it but no single one in the whole of Paris!" I even sent my dresser to the US, but I wasn't lucky!" She gushed, turning Tatiana around. "It was the only piece in Milan, I had to grab it for a whopping 5 billion" Tatiana replied. "5 bills!? Whoa you're so chic big sis!" CleoSpeedy replied, and they clinked their glasses. "Hey ladies!" Lincoln joined them. "Lin!" CleoSpeedy gave him a peck. "You both dating? There are rumors" Tatiana asked. "No, but I know he has a crush on me" CleoSpeedy replied, and Tatiana laughed. "You didn't had to say it" Lincoln said, and CleoSpeedy stuck her tongue at him. "I wonder who the new member is" Tatiana said. ••• Meanwhile, Jemima's limo stopped in front of the building, and she came out looking expensive as ever, stunning in her red flowing gown. Maxwell came out of the car too, in a white suit this time. Jemima gave him her arm, and he looked at her. "Protocol demands it since you're a male, you can't just stand beside me like a log even if you're just a secretary" she said, and he linked his arm with hers. They began entering the hall together like that. "You haven't thanked me for bringing the directors earlier" he whispered. "Do I have to? You only did your job" she replied and spared him a glance. He smiled, and she rolled eyes before looking away. They finally entered together, and all eyes turned to them. 🗣️ Gosh! Who's he? 🗣️ Her new secretary! 🗣️ So hot! 🗣️ He's handsome! "Wait... Maxwell? What the hell?" Lincoln muttered shockingly. "Unbelievable" CleoSpeedy muttered, and Tatiana smirked as Maxwell released Jemima. She began walking to the front, and everyone applauded, admiring her outfit even though 99 percent are jealous. "Hey" Sloane suddenly joined Maxwell. "Oh! Miss Sloane!" He smiled brightly, and for a moment, she was staring at him. He's just too attractive. "Miss Sloane?" He said, and she blinked. "Oh! Sorry..." She replied. Maxwell faced the crowd to meet the angry eyes of CleoSpeedy and Lincoln. He smiled immediately, he was expecting this, but he has not even started. He only came here as Jemima's secretly right now, but he plans to become a Diamond soon, he'll get the needed number of followers and net worth, he only needs to win the swimming tournament, then his enemies will be shocked. CleoSpeedy suddenly walked up to him... "So...you became leader's new secretary because of me?" She said. "What!" Maxwell blinked. "I know you have a crush on me! I see the way you stare at me at the pool hall! You obviously became her secretary so you could see more of me in here, lowlife!" She said proudly. 🗣️ Whoa! Murmurs began, and Jemima started coming down from the stage. "You're crazy, seriously" Maxwell smiled, and CleoSpeedy's eyes widened. "What!" "Yes i do stare at you, but each time I do that, do you know what I always think? HOW COULD A HUMAN BE SO BRAINLESS? IF BRAINS STARTS FALLING LIKE RAIN, I'M SURE SHE'D USE AN UMBRELLA" Maxwell replied. 🗣️ What! 🗣️ How bold! "How dare you!!!" CleoSpeedy yelled. "I have a crush on you?" Maxwell laughed and continued. " I've never crushed on anyone all my life, and if I'd do, it definitely won't be on a senseless celeb like you" "Bastard!!!" CleoSpeedy shouted, pouring the wine in her cup on his white suit before trying to slap him, but Sloane caught her hand. "Are you mad? Let me go!" She ranted madly. Maxwell was still looking at the ruined suit when Jemima finally got to them. She turned CleoSpeedy to herself and slapped her soundly, twice on a cheek. 🗣️ The f**k! "That's for Lina" Jemima said, and Maxwell's eyes widened when she slapped her again for the third time on the same cheek. Her five fingers appeared on that cheek. "Jemima!!!" CleoSpeedy yelled as tears forced itself out of her eyes. "That's for disrespecting Maxwell, now get out of here! You're not allowed to attend tonight's party!" Jemima ordered. "What!" CleoSpeedy gasped, going on her knees...