A Rolls-Royce boat tail stopped at a large building. A finely dressed Man came down from the car and went to open the door for someone. The reporters outside the building began to snap rapidly when a tall figure got down from the car.
They couldn't help but gushed at his beauty.
His black retro suit hugged his muscular body perfectly, a red handkerchief could be seen folded neatly in his front chest pocket.
Glancing down, was a pair of perfectly straight legs leading to a pair of well polished black shoes. Although he was wearing a sunglasses.. his perfect jaw line, sharp nose and sexy lips are enough to drive any woman crazy.
Dominic Winfrey the president to Sky co-operation, his ways of treating business is ruthless. No one dares go against him.
His aura was like a madevil King.
"Mr Dominic, a word please?"
"What do you have to say about the rumour"
"We need explanation"
"The rumour aren't true.. right?"
"Please say something.."
The reporters kept pushing each other to take pictures. He got back from a business trip just to hear a rumour of him being a gay since they hardly see him with a woman.
No doubt, this rumour must have started from one of his competitor. The five bodyguards didn't give the reporters the chance to even touch him. On his side, was his trusted assistant.
***
He sat in his shinny black office chair while flipping the document before him with one hand. His sliver eyes held no emotion as read the content in the folder. The two men standing before him couldn't utter a word because of the chilling aura in the room. He closed the folder, then rest his chin on his finger before raising his gaze to them. He was quiet.
As the silence dragged on, one the men opened up to speak. "This rumour is affecting the company greatly sir..."
"Don't you think I know that?" Came a cold question from the man in seat. "The chart shows that our sales have dropped by 10%. How unimpressive Enzo. Any other update?" Dominic asked his assistant.
"The shareholders are in a hot seat right now. I don't think the unpleasant news is going to get down soon but we are trying our best to make sure it doesn't affect the company" Enzo assured.
"A pose of threat? People are sure desperate, Did you find out who let out this strange rumours?" Dominic asked caressing the silver ring on his index finger.
"According to my research sir, it shows that this rumour might have come from the Braun co-operation. Judging from how hostile they are since they were flabbergasted on how the company had expand" Enzo explained hoping this information might help them.
Dominic glanced at each photos he pulled out from the envelope. It shows a woman talking to the reporter who started the rumour. "She's an employee in the Braun company" Enzo added not waiting for him to ask.
"The Braun are quite immature to think this could demoralize the company my family built hard for" His eyes turned icy cold as he spoke with ferocity.
"Keep this safe, don't expose it to the press yet. It won't help for now until the rumour is vindicated. Meet with the press and find a way to bring this rumours down" he hand the pictures back to him.
"Yes sir" Enzo nodded. That's one thing he likes about his assistant. Always active.
"Also, I need you to find suitable suitors for me. An independent one to be precise. Make sure you go deep on her background, very important. I want every single details about her. Make the report brief and well written. This should be ready as soon as possible" He requested.
"Yes sir" he bow lightly and left the office to get ready for the new tasks given to him.
***
[AIRPORT]
Two ladies stood impatiently at the airport. One kept biting her finger while the other one was busy playing with her dress. Their eyes was scanning furiously at the crowd.
"Where is she?" Maltida muttered biting more of her finger. She was wearing a big top and a normal trouser.
"Oh Gosh, I can't wait to see how she looks. It's been two years" Laila, traditional India girl with her hair covered with a beautiful fabric.
"I know right?" Matilda muttered.
"By the way stop bitting your fingers" Laila scolded.
"I can't help it"
The crowd slowly reveal a tall figure. Perfect curvy shape, her hips sways at each steps she took. Her crop top reveal her tummy, a ring was one her belly button. Her long slender legs led to a pair of black heels matching with her black penciled trouser. A black sunglasses rested on her perfect sharp nose.
"OMG! I think I just spot and angel is that really Chantel" Maltida mouth dropped as she slowly drop her finger.
"I almost didn't recognize her" Laila stuttered.
"Hey bitches!!!" Chantel screamed when she spot them stretching her arms wide.
"Arghhhh!!!!" Both Laila and Maltida screamed at once as the both to hug.
People passing by gave them a look.
"I missed you so much!!" Maltida squealed resting her head on Chantel shoulder.
"How could you have forgotten us.. gosh look how beautiful you are. I'm so jealous!!" Laila pinched her cheek.
"We should celebrate your comeback, a club night tomorrow?"
"Yes, it's been long I got wasted" Chantel smiled.
After a 30 minutes ride, She got to her own apartment. She lives alone. No strings attached but she loves her privacy.
Her phone rang almost immediately she walked in. It was a video call from her mother.
"Look who's in New York!" Mrs Katerina grin happily as soon as she appeared on the screen.
"Hey Mom" Chantel smiled pulling off her shoes using her feet.
"Gosh I missed you, how was your journey and time in China?" She asked.
"My journey is stressful and my time in China was damn frustrating. I can't even eat their food" Chantel said and they both chuckled. "Gawd I miss home"
"We missed you so much. Come visit home tomorrow okay? We all can't wait" Mrs Katerina said.
"All?..." Chantel asked having a doubt in her voice. If everyone misses her then her father is definitely not among them.
"C'mon Chantel he missed you too but didn't show it though"
"Yeah of course he wouldn't. I left because he keeps telling me what I should and should not do" She rolled her eyes.
"It's for your own good Chant" Mrs Katerina called her in short in which she loves to hear.
"Oh really? So why did he want me to come back?" She asked.
For a moment, Mrs Katerina eyes changed but she quickly compose herself.
"You'll find out once you come here dear" she answered.
After a while of silence, Chantel replied. "Okay, bye I'll see you tomorrow" She said.
"Bye my love. You look so cute, I wanna kiss your cheek"
Letting out a light chuckle, Chantel end the phone called before going upstairs. Undressing herself, she went towards the bathroom to freshen up.
Sweeping her hair backwards, her small rose tattoos on her left shoulder was revealed.
After taking her dinner she collapsed on the bed and let out a sigh.
[WINFREY MANSION]
"The McCarthy family seems to be the best to collaborate with. I've talked to Taylor about it and he agreed" Mr Steven said his son whose eyes was focused on the food before him.
"Good" He replied short stabbing one of his steak with his fork.
"Her name is Chantel McCarthy, she came back just today. You should meet her" His mom Mrs Helen suggested.
"There's no need, I've done what you always wanted so I think we should just proceed with the wedding as soon as possible" Dominic said.
"You don't seem happy about it" Mr Steven raised his brow.
"I told you I have no interest in marriage, but since it's going to benefit the company and the family then I'll do it" He answered calmly.
"Are you still not over her yet?" The question came unexpected and Dominic finally looked up at him.
"Yes I am"
"Then why haven't you seen a girl since she left?" He asked.
A loud clashing metal sound as Dominic dropped his fork in annoyance.
"I'm going upstairs, it's such an hectic day. I need rest" he said walking upstairs.
Helen gave Steven a glare.
"What?" He blinked.
"You should have asked him such a question. What if he decides to change his mind about the marriage?" She asked.
"No he won't. Beside shouldn't he be over Laura already? It's been years"
***
"Ma... What?!" Chantel exclaimed hearing the news from her father. She is getting Married?
"Are you fucking kidding me!!" She exclaimed again as her blood raised. She knew she shouldn't have came here in the first place.
"Don't you dare raise your voice at me young lady. This is beneficial for you and the family" Mr Taylor said.
"Beneficial, why do you always think you can control my life?!"
"You are my daughter and I only want the best for you.. do you Know how good this is to us?! We should be happy they gave the marriage proposal to us" Mr Taylor said trying to make some sense.
"What about my happiness. I'm not ready for marriage. Especially not with someone I know nothing about!" Chantel scoffed.
"The marriage is accepted already and the groom won't take it lightly if we decline what is already accepted"
"Why can't you tell me before taking such an offer!"
"Because I know this would be your reaction. Next week is the marriage, the Winfrey family isn't someone that takes no for an answer. You're getting married and you're going to be under a strong surveillance until that happens" He said.
"Mom?" Chantel turned to her mother who was quiet the whole time.
Katerina lips opened and and closed without a word coming out.
"Get yourself prepared" He said walking out on them.
"Chant, I and your father thought about it and like your father said Winfrey family do not take no for an answer. They are the most feared company..."
"What about me mom, what about my happiness?" She asked.
"Y..you need to understand PL..lease"
"I can't believe you!" she yelled walking out.
***
[CLUB]
Laila spit back her drink and choked hearing the news.
"Marriage?!" Maltida exclaimed.
"Why marriage all of a sudden. I thought we planned never to get married and get stuck together for life?" Maltida said.
"When did we make such a promise?" Laila eyes widened.
Maltida gasped. "Don't tell me you have a boyfriend now Laila"
"I know I shouldn't have come. I prefer those Chinese food instead of this bullshit" Chantel sighed.
"Should we just run away till the wedding date expires?" Maltida asked.
"I've thought of that too but I've got six eyes watching me" Chantel said and they all looked at three hefty men having their eyes on her.
"Who are you getting married to any way?" Laila asked.
"The Winfrey oldest son"
It was Maltida turn to choke on her own drink.
"Dominic Winfrey!" She exclaimed while Laila lips parted.
"Demonic?" Chantel frowned hearing her wrong.
"No.. Do..mi..nic" Maltida called slowly.
"The most hottest billionaire in New York. Gosh girl you're so lucky" Laila said.
"Lucky my ass.. I feel like squeezing the life out of him. I heard there's a news about him being a gay, that's why he wants to get married and I'm not going to be his shield" Chantel smirked staring into space.
"You're making those face. I hope you're not thinking something crazy" Laila said.
"I'm going make him hate me and then he'll withdraw the fact that he wants me to be his wife" She muttered.
***
[SKY COOPERATION]
Workers in the large building was busy doing their various works. Chantel walked inside looking hot as usual. She purposely exposed part of her cleavage.
Some worker eyes couldn't keep off. One of them even stubbled on his feet.
"How may I help you miss?" A tiny voice sounded behind her.
"Where's the president office?" Chantel asked removing her shades.
"Who are you to him miss so I can inform him" She demanded politely.
"Tell him his nightmare is here" Chantel said without thinking twice.
"N..nigh..tmare?" The lady stammer.
"Hmm" Chantel nodded.
In the large office Dominic was busy working on his system when the call came in.
"Hello" he answered in his deep charming voice.
"Boss, you have a visitor, a lady"
"Does she not have a name?" His vice came out cold.
"Actually she said. She's your n.. night mare" The lady informed awkwardly as she look up at Chantel who have a sly smile.
'His nightmare?' Dominic thought for a moment before answering. "Let her in"
The lady nodded and informed Chantel about the approval and the direction to his office.
Chantel put back her shades and head towards the office.
Reaching there, she didn't even bother knocking on the door as push it with force.
Dominic head snapped towards her direction. He frowned not recognizing the lady in front of him.
She walked further into the office her eyes cold. Okay.. This guy Dominic, isn't what she expected. She won't lie, she found him attractive but that doesn't change the fact that he have no respect. Proposing to a lady he never met before.
Enzo frowned recognizing her.
"Who are you?" He asked.
'Gosh, his voice is deep. Why does he have to be handsome? This might be hard' she thought but composed herself and sat before him. Crossing her legs, she dropped her bag at the center of the table. Her eyes throwing dagger at him.
"Isn't it quite immature to think you can always do whatever you want? Just because you are the most feared business man doesn't mean...
"Go straight to the point miss.. I have no time to spare" He cut in.
Did he just cut her off?.. what the fuck!
"Mr Demonic. First, I hate it when someone interrupt whenever I speak. I just want to tell you this-" She paused and lean close.
"What ever you are planning to do, stop it. Withdraw that marriage or you'll bring misery upon yourself" she warned.
Enzo who was also in the room felt the tension between them. This is not gonna end well.
Dominic finally get her word. His lips slowly curve up little. Did she just threaten him. Well among the threat he had received, hers is the most interesting one.
Chantel watch him stand on his feet. 'Fuck! He's huge'.
He rest both hands on the table drawing his face close to look at her closely.
"Bring it on, cus your threat is not going to stop me" He said calmly with a smile.
Chantel expected this. Her lips stretched up as stands.
"Don't say I didn't warn you" she said turning back to leave.
Enzo let out the breath he was holding but his eyes widened when he spotted something.
"B..b..boss?" He stuttered moving backward with his eyes widened like that of the moon.
"What?" Dominic raised his brow.
"B..b..boss t..the..re" Enzo stuttered again.
Dominic traced his gaze and his eyes widened Spotting it too.
A snake!!!!
Dominic jumped out of his chair immediately.
"Arghhhh!!!!!!!!!!"
Outside the office Chantel put on her glasses after hearing what she wants to hear and then walk away.
'This is just the beginning' she smirked.
"A snake?.. to your office?" Noah eyes widened hearing his friend explanation.
"Yes, I was so shock she could that. I thought her father described her as a sweet, innocent kind of lady. She turn out to be the complete opposite... I mean how the fuck did she manage to bring a snake into my office!" Dominic snapped still not believing what had happened.
"Did you call her father?" Noah asked.
"Yeah I told him already.. Guess what she said when she called again?" Dominic raised his brow.
"What?"
"She told me it was a gift, that the snake isn't dangerous and she thought I love snakes as a pet. What normal human being would love snake as a pet?!"
"Some do love snake as a pet. One of my friend have one"
"Well that doesn't mean she should bring one to my office without asking. I'm going to teach her a lesson for making me mad" Dominic said.
"Bro, you gotta chill. You were the one who started it first, you wanted a girl to marry you without getting to know her" Noah shrugged.
"She doesn't want the marriage then I'll make sure that wedding happens.
***
"Waaaattttt!! A snake as a gift?" Laila exclaimed.
"Yeah, he loves reptiles cause he look like one" Chantel smirked drinking from her coffee.
"That's insane, what if he had a heart attack?" She asked.
"I'd pay a million dollar to watch it happen. Like fuck, you need to see the way he screamed like a little goat looking for his momma.. Where's Maltida?" Chantel muttered.
"She left in a hurry, I wonder what's wrong with her these days.. I hope she's okay" Laila muttered.
Chantel turn quiet with her eyes closed.
"Oh no" Laila whispered staring at her phone with shock on her face. "Uhm, Chantel.. you need to see this"
Chantel accept the phone from her with a confuse look. Her eyes widened every second as she read each line.
DOMINIC WINFREY ANNOUNCED HIS MARRIAGE WITH HIS LOVER CHANTEL MCCARTHY WHICH IS COMMENCING IN THREE DAYS!
"Three days?!!" Chantel exclaimed standing on her feet. She thought he might be having a second thought of marrying her but instead, he adjust the wedding date closer.
"Because of the strange rumour, I've decided to reveal the fact that I and my lover Chantel McCarthy is getting married in three days. She came back from a business trip a day ago and we both decided to make our relationship official" Dominic announced calmly in front of the camera.
Chantel grip on the phone tighten, her eyes turn cold.
"We'll accept any interview from you tomorrow" Dominic smiled to the camera. Chantel knew those smiles was for her. Is he daring her?
"Chantel" Laila called lightly knowing a volcano is about to explode.
"Wow son, that was great" Mr Steven said to his son on their way home.
"Hmm" Dominic eyes turn to its usual coldness as he stared outside the window.
"I'm so glad you guys like each other" Mr Steven nodded.
"Yes we do, very much" Dominic replied having a sly smile. He can imagine how crazy she would go if she sees the news. His phone vibrated, he pulled it out just to see a message from his Assistant; Enzo.
*WE'VE GOT HIM*
Dominic eyes flickered with something dangerous before keeping his phone back.
"I won't be home tonight, I've got something to attend to" He informed resting his finger beneath his chin.
***
[SOMEWHERE UNKNOWN]
The room was silent as a tattooed guy groaned out lightly from his sleep. He couldn't see a thing since he was blindfolded. He tried to move but noticed each of his hand was tied on the chair arm rest.
"Hey nitwit!! How dare you bring me here. Show yourself if you have the guts!! I swear I'm gonna ripped your throat off!" He yelled trying to move.
The door opened and a tall figure stepped into the dark room.
"You yell too much" he heard the calm familiar voice.
He gave a cue to them and the blindfold was removed.
"Dominic?" The man on seat frowned.
"Hello Frank, good to see you again" Dominic smiled. Enzo pulled out a chair for him to sit. Crossing his leg, his silver eyes dance in amusement.
"W..what am I doing here?" Frank asked. Fear grew inside him bit by bit. This man before him is a devil in disguise. That was why people fear him in the business world.
"You and I both know the reason" Dominic said calmly playing with the silver ring on his finger.
"I.. I d.. don't know what you're talking about" Frank said looking elsewhere.
Dominic lean closer, his aura sent a chill down his spine. For a moment, Frank regret doing what he did.
"Who sent you?" His voice came out calm but one could sense the danger in it.
The room turn quiet as Frank look up at him. "I said I don't know what you talking about"
"Hmm, bring it Enzo" Dominic ordered.
Frank take a sharp breath Wondering what's going to happen. He had promised his client never to mention his name even at the peak of his death.
Enzo came into the room after a while with spanner.
Frank swallowed then look back at Dominic who received it from him.
"W..what are you doing?" He stuttered.
Dominic gaze went to Frank finger and grabbed it.
"What.. ahhhh!!!!" Frank screamed as Dominic removed one of his finger. His move was fast.
"Oh my, does it hurt?" Dominic faked a worry face as he glanced down to his finger with blood oozing out of it.
"Ahh!! Screw you Dominic!" Frank cursed, his vein popping of his neck.
"Ha, I guess I was too much on that. Sorry I didn't mean to hurt you.. should start we all over?" Dominic asked.
Frank bit down his lips trying to suppress the pain.
"We are going to do this ten times. We've done one, remain nine.. and each question you'll lose a finger" He said lightly.
"Who sent you?" He asked.
"Hmm I.. I can't tell.. y... Arghh!! Fuck!!!" Frank scream rented the whole room as Dominic removed another finger. The pain was hellish.
"Please stop!! Argh!!" He yelled, his eyes turn glassy, tears threaten to fall.
"Let's start again, Who sent you?" Dominic asked.
"Gabriel! Gabriel sent me. Please don't remove another finger.. please" Frank cried out.
"Gabriel?" Dominic frowned then look up at Enzo.
Without a word, Enzo bought out his phone to call someone. After talking with the person for a while, Enzo look back at Dominic.
"He got out of prison last month" Enzo informed.
"It's three years already? How strange time is moving fast" Dominic scoffed then return his gaze to Frank. "Thanks you friend" Dominic said tapping the man crying in front of him shoulder.
Getting out of the building, Dominic stopped and face Enzo.
"Keep an eye on him" He ordered.