Billionaire Ascendancy

Raven approached me. Comforting me on how dad had treated me earlier. “I really appreciate what you’ve done and I believe you! I believe everything you’ve said, it’s just dad that finds it hard to believe so don’t worry okay? I will try to convince him”. She uttered, leaving me in amazement. She really surprised me with her words today. At least she chose to be on my side this time around, unlike before when she usually used to pick sides with everyone then bullies me back. After having a stressful day, I went back to my room to take a nap. It was already late so I didn’t want to disturb anybody with my presence. But as I was going back to my room, I saw my uncle, sneaking right into dad’s room. I was confused and at the same time pondering why he would do such things. At that moment, my thoughts went towards the file project which I had given to dad earlier. What if he had eavesdropped on our conversation earlier? I wanted to go to the room which was a bit close and ask Him what he was looking for but looking at the situation I couldn’t. I know that he will hate me if I interfere and spoil his plans which he’s about to carry on. He wouldn’t only hate me but will definitely start to bully me and make the maltreatment which I have received from them even worse. So in order to avoid Such ill fate in my life, I decided to leave him, let him have his way in whatever that he was doing.

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***Richard sneaked into Harper’s room that night after knowing that he had slept so far and wouldn’t hear any sound he will be making*** he had everything Stefan had said to him and that includes the file project which he had given to him but since Harper wasn’t really impressed with the document, he decided to steal it from him apart from that, whatever that’s written in the file, the document will Help him in gaining the Maxwell group division trust and he could get to be picked as the Heir to the Black family. He went out of the room quietly but noticed that someone had been watching him but he didn’t care. All he wanted was to get hold of the file which he finally did.

The next morning everybody dresses up to go to the bid. Today, whoever that’s quality to be the new president of the Black family company will get their support from the Maxwell company by setting some questions which they need to answer. All Richard and Harper needed was to get the Maxwell company manager’s approval then they’re good to go. Raven was excited to go with them. She wanted to see her father (Harper) winning this bid and having this position which she knows will favor Him. In other way, she believes Stefan and she knew that he will definitely do something to help her father**

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Breakfast was made as everybody was called to the dinner Room except me. I wasn’t even aware that they’ve already started eating until I stumbled upon them. They were all seated accordingly, sipping and marching the plate of pepper soup noodles which was prepared by our chief. They didn’t even show care or concern on seeing me except Raven who quickly stood up from her seat then walked towards my direction. “Ohhh you’re already done dressing up, please come sit and eat with us”. Raven uttered, holding my hand to the table as Katherine gave her a dangerous gaze which I could tell was a warning. The moment I tried to sit down at the Empty chair, Katherine spoke up which I knew was going to be advice rather than a warning speech to her granddaughter who seems to be disobeying her by approaching me right now. “What are you doing Raven? Why are you embarrassing the family with your actions right now?” Grandmother spoke then looked at the rest of the people who were so disappointed with her actions including Mother, father and uncle. “But grandmother, he’s part of us! He’s my husband so why can’t he eat in the same place with us?” Raven spoke, giving me a flutter in the heart with her words. Shiver runs down my spine at the mention of the words “Husband” . I’m really stunned and surprised that she sees me differently. Not like the others who see me as nothing but a rotten rag.

“Raven!!!” Her father yelled at her. Causing my heart to beat by the words he’s about to utter. I know he’s going to talk bad about me. Nothing good Ever comes out of their minds. Just as I had thought I and everybody were on good terms that day I told them that I was now working with the Maxwell division group as a driver not knowing that I was just deceiving myself all along. The Black family company is a successful one known over the country which makes them to be ranked as the number two successful business with over 900 billion dollars in sales monthly. I really don’t blame them for looking down on someone like me. They have no idea of who I was, if only They knew the type of person I was and what I’m capable of doing, then I’m certain that they would have worshiped me like a God.. but time is never late. They can insult me now thinking that they’ve gone away with it, but a time will come when I will pay them their sins and show them no mercy. A time will come when they will kneel down and beg for my grace, for my help! Just a time will tell what the future has for all of us.

“Have you forgotten who you are? You’re the daughter of the wealthiest family in this whole world! Why are you forgetting who you are and allowing this commoner to mess with you or stand in where you’re standing? You’ve got the power. You’ve got everything under your control so you can choose to divorce him if you want! You have our support”.

Dad bellowed at Raven. Giving her more courage on how to handle the situation. I could only stand like the commoner I’ve always been to them. Watching them judge and criticize me like a murderer who killed someone and was about to be given a penalty for the crime.

“My child, don’t let Stefan over step his boundary of this house! Stefan had some boundary he shouldn’t cross and I won’t let that happen! Ever since you got married to this useless man, he hasn’t been contributing anything in this house! All he does is to roam around like a madman! I’m sorry Hun but……….!!!

“I’m sorry Aunt, maybe I shouldn’t step over some boundary in the house, but don’t worry, I will keep that in mind”. I interrupted her, then said what was on my mind then walked away from them. I heard Raven calling me back but I didn’t bother to look back. There’s no point in her calling me, nothing will ever change even if she calls me back. And I couldn’t wait there all day receiving some insult of My life and at the end, I will end up going to work late. Even though dad does criticize me, that won’t change my thoughts of helping him win this case. I know Raven was scared of me changing my thoughts which was the reason why she tried to be nice to me today. If not, she’s no different than them. They’re all the same bloodlines lining who will never change. They’re all bound by blood.

I arrived at the company not quite long. Trying to whip off the thought of what had happened today. I can’t let that incident ruin my mood for today’s work. I walked inside the company, through the hallway then entered the I And Owen office and that’s when I saw him with a guy in a bodyguard black suit.

“Owen!!” I called out his name excitedly as I approached them. ” Good morning, I’ve been waiting over for you! Hope everything’s alright at home? I guess he had noticed that I was a bit late today because normally I usually come to work early. My eyes widened the moment I caught a glimpse of the bodyguard who I had mistakenly thought to be a guy. I thought he was a man not knowing that she’s a lady. “Good morning sir, I’m Lisa! Your new personal assistant”. She introduced herself as I turned to look at Owen for questions because I don’t seem to understand what’s happening right now. “Well, don’t be surprised, let me explain things to you”. Owen assured me as I sat down. Awaiting his response.

“Lisa here is my cousin, she has won a martial arts competition several times and she’s a very good bodyguard who’s willing to serve you”. I was very surprised with her Story and of course amazed with her beauty. I didn’t expect Someone like her to be good at martial arts, she’s just too innocent for that. I guess I will find out very soon if what Owen described about her was True.

“Can’t believe an innocent girl like you is good at martial arts, it might have been hard for you”. I commented at her as she let out a shy smile. “innocent girl like me? I’m more than you think I am! Just watch and see the crazy skills bodyguard you’ve gotten”. She teased as I smiled. I’m already enjoying her company. She will be fun to work with.

I started to greet everybody on my way out after remembering my manners. The first time I came, I didn’t actually greet anybody and such an act could leave them pondering if I’m the CEO or the president’s son which I wouldn’t want them to figure out. I started approaching them by introducing myself, saying that ‘I was new here’ all those while Lisa was walking behind my back. I’m sure she knows about my identity and she’s pondering why I’m bringing myself so low to them.

So as not to reveal my identity, I pretended to greet the representatives of the companies involved outside the hall. And that was when I caught a glimpse of my father and uncle who had come for their bid.

I walked towards their directions then greeted them separately, but they both ignored me. As if I wasn’t talking to them. “How could they be so rude?”. I Heard Lisa whisper.

Seeing how impolite they were, Lisa tried to stop them both at the door, but I stopped her. I told Lisa that they were my uncle and father, so I had to let them in, and Lisa gave up trying to stop them. I bumped into someone as I was about to turn back and that person turns out to be Jerry.

“What the fuck?? He muttered to himself which I heard slowly. “Coincidence huh?” He smirked at me, really surprised to see me here. “Indeed coincidence”. I commented. At the same time surprised because I never thought I would get to see Him here at my father’s company. I thought was a successful businessman who doesn’t need people’s cooperation to grow but I guess wrong!

His countenance shows that he was really stunned to see me here. “And what’s a commoner like you doing here Stefan? He uttered with a smile as I signal Lisa who’s about to rush him to calm down. Talking to him man to man will be fun.

“You’re stunned right? I’m here to remind you that I have been offered a job in this company! You’re pained to hear that aren’t you”. He bites his lips hard on hearing my words. “I’m really surprised by your improvement! I can’t believe that the manager here is so dumb enough to have applied to a commoner like you! It’s irritating, you know” I turned back and found my dad and uncle laughing at what Jerry had said to me.

To them, I might be a commoner. “And what is a successful business man like you doing here? Aren’t you successful enough to stand on your own? How can you call yourself a businessman when you’re lingering around another company, looking for cooperation from them! I guess your business is dead already! Just like you”. I throw the last words which I know will hit him very well before leaning close to Lisa.

“Stop him from entering the company, make sure he doesn’t step his foot in this place”. I gave Lisa Such an order then walked away with a smile.Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g