Chapter 3 Hidden identity

Jane opened the briefcase with a heart heavy with doubts.

Click!

A choking gasp escaped from her mouth sharply.

Inside of the briefcase were stacks of $100 dollar notes lined up on the briefcase, neat and new.

Jane couldn't believe her sight. "I..I..how did you get this sir..I mean i thought you were only comforting me with mere words and you're joking about giving me the money."

Jane couldn't contain her joy. She also wrapped her arms around Bill in embrace but she got hold of herself.

"You're too kind sir..i won't have to incur Lady Walton's wrath. Thank you sir..." She wanted to fall to her knees but Bill quickly held her arms and pulled her up.

He smiled at her. "You don't need to thank me. I merely did what's necessary." He said.

"I'd like to take my leave now." Bill told her and he left with the man. They both entered the Porsche 911.

"It doesn't look like you're good, Young master." The man, John, stared at him, after observing his dull mood.

"Eleanor divorce me. She thought I'm a burden to her but she doesn't just realize I'm her strength." Bill forced a smile.

John was surprised "She did!!"

Bill nodded.

John gritted his teeth. "She used you, young master. You need to let her realize she's the one at loss..."

"Could you believe she gave me $2 million dollars for the divorce!!" Bill interrupted John and his fingers tightened to a fist as anger seethed within him.

"What!!" John exclaimed and laughed. "Such a cheese amount. What did she take you for?"

Bill nodded and smiled. "She's going to regret this. She thought she's successful but she didn't realise that I can crumble everything that gives her pride with just a call but I'll make her regret slow and hurtful." Bill said and turned to John.

"Henceforth, don't reveal my identity outside. I don't want anyone to know about me. Not now, not yet." He said and John nodded.

"You mean I should simply call you Bill?" John wanted to be sure.

Bill nodded.

"That'll be hard to start with." John breathed and leaned back allowing silence to linger for some seconds before Bill broke it, saying.

"Did you come with the card?" He asked and John quickly retrieved a glinting black card from the car's safe. On the card is the Letter 'A' stylishly carved on it.

"Here sir." He gave it to him.

"Good. I'll leave now." Bill said and stepped down from the car.

He flagged down a taxi and entered the front seat.

Inside of the taxi at the back were three girls of the same age range. They're in their early 20's, looking beautiful and fresh. Two of them were Adorned in a beautiful short red gown that catches attention at a single glance while the last one looks different. She wore an old red dress that's oversized but her beauty was more outstanding.

"I'm going to make history as Miss World 2025. I'm pretty, hot and you know sexy. I have everything it takes to win." Alice, one of the girls said with pride, flaunting her beauty.

Another chuckled beside her as if mocking her claim. "Don't forget you have me here Alice. The judges won't be able to resist my beauty." Clara, the second girl said boastfully.

"I'm hot, juicy, sexy and you know.." She winked and they both laughed.

The three girls were models and each were aspiring to be the winner of the annual upcoming MISS WORLD BEAUTY contest.

Bill glanced through the rear view mirror, expecting the last girl to speak and boast about something but she simply kept quiet.

Clara who was beside her glanced at her and asked almost with a mockery tone. "How about you, Beauty? Aren't you saying anything?" The sarcasm in her voice was obvious.

Beauty smiled. "Since we're going for the audition first. I'd like to impress the judges and show them I have the talents it takes to win." She said genuinely rather than boasting.

Clara laughed and exchanged mockery glances with Alice.

"Talent? You think your talent is going to get you far. Stop being delusional, Beauty." Clara tucked her hair behind and continued. "Or you think because your name is Beauty you'll win the Beauty contest? With this dress?" She laughed.

Alice joined in the laughter and said in between "I love her courage. I mean...she might win the contest, dressed like this. Luck might shine on her." She chuckled.

Beauty laughed softly only to meet the angry eyes of the duo she called friends.

"Why are you laughing? Is that supposed to be funny?! Are you even supposed to be laughing!!?" Clara blurted angrily, her voice dripping with hatred.

Beauty was the one who's supposed to be angry at her friends for mocking her but rather, they were the one flaring.

The smile on Beauty's face dropped and confusion etched all over her face as her friends vividly displayed their bitterness. Was it her smile that got them angry? She was confused.

"Do you realize we paid for your transport fare? And you're laughing at us?!!" Alice chipped in angrily.

Before Beauty could speak further, Clara instructed the driver sharply. "Stop this car sir!! We're dropping someone!!"

Bill looked at the rear view mirror to see confusion lingering on Beauty's face.

"Why are you two so bitter? Isn't she your friend too?" Bill chipped in but Clara barked out angrily.

"And who the hell are you Mr. Intruder?! Just mind your business." She fired.

Bill scoffed. "You lack manners and your sharp mouth will eventually put you in big trouble." He said.

Clara laughed. "Big trouble huh? And who the heck are you to tell me that? A president? An international Ace?" She rolled her eyes disdainfully. "You look like a street beggar and I'm sure that's who you are!"

"Just stop this damn car already!!!" She added angrily.

The driver pulled over and Clara opened the door and pointed her finger towards it sharply. "Out!! Out Beauty!!" She commanded.

Bill exhaled.

"Please Cl..." Beauty wanted to plead but Clara cut in harshly.

"I said out!!!" She pushed her out of the taxi and banged the door close immediately.

"I'm alighting here." Bill said and stepped down too after paying the driver.

"Oh..Now I see why you're supporting her." Clara laughed immediately Bill alighted.

"Perfect match! Pair of losers!!" She spat.