“ what ? ” Harry shouted angrily
“seized the package ” Bart replied hastily .
“ How the fuck did he know I have got some package coming in for me ? Bart what the hell ? ” Harry rasps furiously agitated by the news she just heard .
“ Where are you ? ” Harry asks sitting up from the bed with the duvet covering his lower waist .
“ At the base Boss. ” Bart responds calmly
“ Should we —”
“ No do not track him , He can be very very dangerous . ” Harry interrupts his right hand man .
“ Noted boss . ” Bart replies before Harry hang the call .
“ Why are you getting off the bed ? ” Anne asks frowning her face immediately
“ Something came up Anne and it's really important . ” Harry said picking his briefs from the couch which lay beside the bed .
“ More important than I am ? ” she pressed further getting off the bed also . Her breasts dangled dangerously as she moved towards him .
“ Do not come any closer Anne. ” Harry warns to Anne's disbelief
“ Why should I not ? ” Anne inquires moving closer to him ignoring his warning .
She sways her hips in a bid to get his attention which she succeeded . She puts her index finger on his chest
“ Must you push me to do it the hard way ? ” Harry whispers pulling closer to himself , he leans closer and tilts his head kissing the side of her neck .
He brushed his tips of lips on the hollow part of her neck , she shivers yearning for more of his magical touch .
He places soft kisses and repeat this process until those spots was red as rose .
“ Do not stop Harry ”Anne says her hot breathe fanning his shoulders . He chuckles a little bit before moving away from Anne who hissed snapping her eyes open
“ Why did you stop ? ” she speer biting the corner of her left lip seductively .
“ I have to be somewhere Anne and it's really important. ” Harry reiterates , a statement which irritated Anne's ear .
“ You are going to meet her right ? ”
“ Something important and not her Anne . ” Harry responded putting on his properly ironed flower print short sleeved shirt and black cargo pants . He didn't receive any reply from her . he picked his sunglasses lying on the dressing table and put them on before pecking Anne good bye .
He was heading to D’embert Royale to challenge his father . This is a decision which he might regret or always do it again .
** THE NEXT DAY **
Joseph uncomfortably adjusts his head for the sixth time on the bed rail. He felt a gentle tap on his shoulder for the second time and snaps his eyes open quickly .
“ Big joe ” his younger sister calls beaming a happy smile , he pecks her forehead before settling on the chair .
“ How are you feeling ? Should I get the Doctor for you ? ” he rushed his questions without giving her a break to speak .
“ Does your chest still hurt ?. ” Joseph asks staring deeply into her eyes as she release another beautiful smile again .
“ That is not the reason I stirred you from your sleep Joe , I came across this not too long and the interview is today so can you give it a trial ? ” Ciara asks Joseph handing him his cellphone
“ A chef for Miss Isabella's Blair's ? ” Joseph showing no sign of interest . He gave the phone back to Ciara who gave him a befuddled look
“ Did you go through this at all ? ” Ciara inquired rolling her eyes at Joe who scoffs hard
“ Are you seriously doing that to me ? ” Joseph asks flickering her forehead as she laughs cutely .
“ It didn't hurt much Joe , back to business Joe this job offer you need to grab it with both .
I mean imagine how rich you will be when you make $20000 every month cooking for Isabella Blair ” Ciara states as Joe eyes bulges out from it's socket .
“ $20000 ? ” he inquires to be sure
“ my goodness that is a huge some of money . When is the interview ? ” Joseph asks Ciara who spanks his head .
“ Today Joe . By Eleven .” she answers scrolling through the phone . Joseph's eyes locates the wall clock hung on the wall behind him . It was just few minutes past ten o'clock .
He could make it to the scheduled location but who would look after Ciara for him , Joseph thought and just then Mark walks into the ward with a flask . Joseph and Mark threw soft punch at each other before he pecks Ciara on both side of her cheeks.
“ Get going Mark will look after me . ” Ciara says in a bossy tone .
“ He has to go to work Ciara . Just forget about the job .” Joseph replies curtly . He made for the flask to arrange the meal for her to eat in order for medications to be administered to her .
“ what job are you talking about ? " Mark interrupts taking the flask from Joseph hands .
“ Isabella Blair's ” Ciara answered sharply .
“ Wow ! Get going Joe. ” Mark utters slightly pushing Joe away
“ I need to — ”
“ I'll look after her Joe, she's my sister too.” Mark interrupts Joe before he completed his statement . Seeing he had no choice he bade them bye and left for home for a quick wash up .
* Isabella Blair's *
“ This is not just a good idea Karen." Isabella said as she finally settles for a pink short sleeveless dress . She packs her in a messy bun and follows Karen who pulls her gently to the living room .
“ I call them in ,you examine the features of the man and if you do not like him , trash him .” Karen says smiling mischievously while Isabella sighs .
“ You do not expect chefs to look handsome and drop dead gorgeous. ” Isabella replies rolling her eyes
“ We will see about that .” Karen mumbles hitting the buzzer and a aged man walk in .
“ Next ” Karen snaps rudely and the ages man goes out of the largely furnished sitting room .
This continued for over thirty minutes , neither Karen and Isabella had found someone her spec .
“ After taking this last one , let everyone leave . I am so pissed off . ” Isabella complains
“ Yeah just this last one " Karen concur before hitting the buzzer softly .
A handsome man walked in , he held a file bag containing documents , his hair was styled to the front with a spotting wave and beards neatly trimmed .
He wore a faded light blue shirt with the sleeve rolled up to his elbow area that hugged his broad chest and black pants , a brown belt clipped around his waist and brown shoes to compliment his look .
Isabella finally decides to takes a look at the face of this chef with a gorgeous body of a model , a frown slowly crept on her face .
“ You ? ” they said in unison .
“ You again ? ” Isabella asks letting out a very loud scoff wearing a huge scowl on her face . Memories of how he splashed mud on her dress came rushing in.“ So you're actually out of job , I thought you were a billionaire. ” Isabella remarks sarcastically staring at Joseph with huge disdain written on her face .“ Do you know him ? ” Karen asks chirping in the duo's conversation .“ No , I do not know jobless people . ” Isabella spat rudely getting up from her seat “ You said he was your sp—” “ A poor man can not be my speck Karen , his belts are not even expensive to suite my taste and he seems like one who came from a long line of beggars . ” Isabella replies shutting her friend rudely .“ Bella ! ” Karen cautioned her best friend who is unbelievably rude at the moment .“ You can talk down on me Isabella Blair but not talk or refer to my family as long line of beggars . I may not be your speck but tell me off with respect .” Joseph said in a cold voice completely pissed off
## chapter seven Isabella ignites the vehicle whose engine roars back to life in response . She sped out of the garage in full speed .In no time , she arrives Karen's . Isabella inputs the passcode before walking into the home. Unlike Isabella whose home was filled with domestic and security staffs Karen choose to stay alone. As much as Karen was a sex freak , she virtually cherished her privacy . Isabella stroll in slamming the door hard against the hinges , she walks straight to the mini bar and picks a bottle of tequila front the rows of liquor calling out to her .Just as she pops the bottle open , Karen's voice stops her .“ So you sneak into my home to steal my drink . ” Karen spoke curtly , she walked in from the not too narrow walkway . Her body is clad in a robe , her black hair was wet . Isabella knew she had her usual swim . Without saying anything in response she proceeded to pick the small tumbler to pour for herself a sip when Karen slams the table giving
“ pregnant , hell no ! ” Luther yells to himself slamming the door shut .He had a thing with Diane that was five months ago and should never result to a pregnancy cause he slipped a post pill in her wine . Diane was the only call girl he had sex with more than once .One of his principles was not having sex with any call girl twice ,he did not want to be involved in any silly escapade and as such he did away with them .He dials Diane contact hastily ,he was sure that bastard in her womb doesn't belong to him .She picked up at the first ring . “ Hi babe ” Diane melodious voice boomed over the phone, she was overly excited to hear his not too husky voice over the phone .“ Firstly, I am not in any way your baby get that fucking shit into to your skull .” Luther spoke coldly over the phone “ Why are you suddenly cold towards me all because of a random text ? ” Diane inquires hissing loudly over the phone “ you are not meant to be pregnant .I am not responsible for that thing
“ Shit ! ” Joseph cursed as he held the phone tightly .“ What did she say ? Why are you worked up ? ” Mark queried frowning his face . “ Leave here Mark , she mentioned your name . She threatened me with my family Mark . I'm frightened . ” Joseph rasped his breath shaky “ Wait does that include your sister ? ” Mark asks standing from the foot of the pavement where they sat .“ I fucking don't know and she suddenly hung up . ” Joseph replies curtly . He swiftly unlock his phone and tries to dial the number but could not as the number was private . “ I can not return the call Mark . Her contact is private .” Joseph said pacing around . He wore a huge frown debating on what to do next when his phone buzz .Isabella Blair is calling . He swiftly see to the call . “ Have you decided whom I should begin with ? ” Isabella sounded hoarsely on the phone .“ Begin with me . I will be your Chef right away if it's fine with you . ” Joseph responded hastily trying not to sound like
“ Get out of my car ! ” Isabella growl with bared teeth tearing him apart with her blood shot eyes . “ I will. You do not have to do that rudely . ” Joseph drawls averting his glowering gaze from her blood shot eyes . Setting his foot on the red marble tiled compound , he reach for his shirt tugging at the hem of it . Isabella resumed driving immediately he got off her car . The soft scent of his lavender cologne still lingered in the car , Isabella scrunch her nose in disgust and pick her spray flirting the car to eradicate the lingering cologne of Joseph's . She reached for the steering and soon arrived at her garage filled with fleets of exotic cars . She pressed the little button softly and steps out of the car locking it back with her finger print . Isabella clutched her bag tightly still wearing a huge frown on her face . The silly chef seemed so unbothered . he took in every detail of her huge and elegant compound , he gets to the garage where she stood .
Luther walks into the private elevator heading to stop her by his office floor . He reached the fifth floor in no time, dashing out of the elevator . he opens the door leading to an office which is occupied by his receptionist , as he was about to shut the door close he caught a glimpse of Diane . “ Miss Diane, May I have a word with you ? ” Luther quickly inquires creasing his brows . “ A word with me ? ” Diane asked in a gruffy manner “ yes please . ” he responded gesturing at her to come in which she did rolling her eyes . He leads into his office and pulls the blinds . “ What is the meaning of this madness ? ” Luther rants his eyes almost devouring Diane who seemed unconcerned by what he is saying . She shrugs her shoulder pulping down on the luxurious white couch placed in the large and expensively furnished office . The interior decors spoke volumes of elegance and class . Diane crosses her left leg over her right , she places her newly purchased purse on the whit
## chapter 12 “ Luther Anderson ? ” Karen blurts with her bulgy eyes .“ Hello Karina Houston , is Isabella in ?.” Luther acknowledged her presence .He brought forth his right hand for a shake .“ it is Karen Houston . ” she corrects him . Without accepting his handshake , she keeps a straight face and tilts her head to the left . Luther wondered why on earth she was cold to him just like her friend . He truly believed in the adage that says ‘ Birds of a feather, flock together ’ ,Karen and Isabella are perfect examples of the popular saying . “ Thank you Miss Karina Houston .” He expressed his gratitude to her for letting him in. “ Karen Houston . ” she corrects him eyeing him oddly .“ Sorry for mistaking your ____” “ You just have fifteen minutes to say whatever it is you want to say to me . ” Isabella chirps in rolling her eyes at him. His presence irritated her but there is absolutely nothing she can do except when her pregnancy reveal itself. “ How are you feeli
**Henry's Home** Henry lays Keturah on the bed gently, tucking her in carefully he reached for his phone and dials digits pacing around the room .There was no response from the call he placed ,he settles on the bed running his hands roughly through his hair.His phone chimes again. Anne returns his call .“ Why the fuck did you call Anne ? ” Harry yells over the phone“ I see no reason why I should not do that Harry .” “ Why are you yelling ? ” she inquires smacking her lips together“ Is it because of that little witch ? ” Anne said releasing light chuckles “ You almost ratted us out Anne . You made me —” he pauses taking a quick glance at Keturah who laid peacefully. “ You hit your head against hers right ? ” Anne completed his statement in his place noticing the pause“ How did you do know that ? ” Harry asks clearing his throat while Anne hisses clearly furious .“ Why are you fucking soft over her and not me ? ” She raises her voice at him“ what are you talking about ? ”
** The Blair's home ** Mrs Blair sat at the edge of the seat facing her dressing mirror, she is preparing for a beach date when Keturah walked in wearing a frown on her round face . Her lips were properly moisturized and her hair was perfectly secured in a black hair bonnet. “ look at my princess , successor of Blair's empire. ” “ mom ....... There is no time for such flatters . ” “ Why ? ” Mrs asked her daughter while her fingers professionally primed the foundation powder on her face . She takes a moment taking a look at her daughter's demeanor. “ Mom, Isabella will be getting married soon and Harry says doesn't know when we will be getting married either. ” “ You mentioned next four months during the family lunch. ” “ Yes mom but with the way things are going , there is no light at the end of the tunnel . ” “ we can't let Isabella get married before you else she will be made successor of the company , that will amount to double wealth because of her own bran
22 *** The next morning ** The smell of rose and dandelion filled the air in miss Blair's home . She struggled to keep up with the fragrance surrounding the home as it stirred her stomach and in a twinkle of an eye she threw up all the content in her stomach. Bead of sweats formed on her forehead, her eyes were puffy , she had not eaten even a grain of rice last night.“ Josh ! ” she called“ Yes, my lady ” “ Who brought those dandelion flowers ? ” “ The maid thought it to be nice because she saw the withered ones and trashed it. ” Josh responded with concern in his eyes .“ let me get rid of it if it pleases you. ” he added “ Do that ” She yells and moved away from the door .“ Tell her she is fired ” Isabella yell tying her robe and rinsing her face .Just then , Karen walked into her room holding a little kit in her hand .She wore a two piece outfit , a shirt and a short that stopped a little beyond her bum area , a canvas and bold earrings with her hair styled in
“ Harry D'embert , come get your package if you dare ” Lord Royale D'embert says in a mocking tone causing his son to clench and unclench his fists , gritting his teeth against each other .“ I don't want this fight with you , hand me the package and I will be on my way out ” Harry replied grabbing the dagger thrown at him earlier .He groans within so as not to give his father the pleasure of seeing him in pain . Lord Royale D'embert turn to pick his robe when Harry let go of the dagger on the target . It struck Lord Royale D'embert's shoulders , blood splatter on his face partially, while the rest dribble down his arm .“ Harry, how dare you ? ”“ You want to end my life just like hers is that not so ? ” He throated groaning inwardly “ You killed her not me . ” Harry responded taking two steps closer to his father, who never bent over despite the dagger in his shoulder blade .“ I did ? ” Lord Royale D'embert whispers softly, with his dark eyes dancing funnily“ Where is the pack
A pregnant silence followed such that if a pin fell, it could be heard . Four eyes peer at her, one was that of concern and the other two was staring were balls filled with curiosity .“ Phoebe , clean this mess up and come with me Isabella.” Mr Blair voice out breaking the silence that ensued between them .“ spare me at least ten minutes. ” Mr Blair excused himself politely from the presence of his son-in-law to be , making his way to the thoroughly wiped spiral stairs , his entire bodice reflects in the glass looking tiles. He was not alone as Isabella tails after him , her eyes was not dancing like it did earlier, her balls sat in a slightly dim manner , her eyes bags sunk in and her mascara smeared around the corners of her eyes. They arrived at the top floor and Mr Blair folded his arms akimbo .“ Ahemm... ” he clears his throat lightly .“ Isa , is everything ok with you ? ” “ No Dad , I mean don't you see this man is trying to play a fast one on me ? He certainly
Isabella snaps her eye shut for a moment or two angrily. She slams her hand not too loud on the conference table wearing a huge frown .“ Is anything wrong ma ? ” Joseph inquires concerned .“ why don't you mind your fucking business ? ” she snaps at him immediately regreting the manner at which she spoke to him .“ phewww ....” She sighs, got off the chair and leaves the large conference room with Joseph tailing her carefully .She led the way to the underground garage where Josh was in the car waiting, a loyal dog. “ We are driving to my father's . please be quick. ” Isabella instructed with a straight face and gets into the back . Joseph had held the door open for her. Isabella did not expect him to do that even before Josh did due to the manner she spoke to him. He closed the door to join Josh at the front but she stops him. “ Join me at the back. ” With that , the ride began. ** D'embert Royale ** A man in his mid forties stood looking up to Shade who stood
“ What ! ” Luther exclaims grabbing the keys to his car . He wanted to move further when he remembers he could not go to the company dressed like a horse rider. “ Shit ! ” he cursed and headed his room instead in a bid to dress like a CEO he is . Just then a call Came in .“ Sir, I think you should not come any longer . The reporters are here and a fair lady claim she is carrying your child and you have refused to take responsibilities despite her reaching out to you .” Luther's manager spoke quickly with a surge of urgency in his voice .Luther's POV . Could it be Diane ?Why would she come to the company after he promised he will sort things out with her .Was it is mother's doing ?I remained rooted at the spot when my second phone rang. I picked it up abruptly .“ What do you think you are doing Luther ? ” Uncle Luca Anderson ignoring my greeting. “ what is your mom doing at the company ? Why is there a lady making false allegations against you ?” “ I don't know uncle .
Joseph heart palpitates feeling his boss's lips on his. His bulges out and merely makes an attempt to open his lips and embrace the sweetness . He gasps in a bid to pull away from her , she was not in the right frame of mind instead Isabella pulls him close to herself and locks his tongue with hers. Her lips was soft and tongue warm , she bites his lower lip gently as if taking care of a fragile object and takes it into hers . Slowly, Joseph opens his lips fully dominating the kiss , he holds her smooth silk cheek with both palms and kisses her sweetly . She lets out a moan. His lips are succulents , soft and inviting , She close her eyes enjoying the skillfulness of his tongue and wetness of their lips . “ mmmm.. ” Isabella moan wrapping her hands around his head . “ What the hell is going on here ? ” Karen asks bursting into the room as the duo disentangle . Joseph picks the flask and other plates on the table instantly and bows before leaving the ward . He looked
Karen adjusted the pillow softly as she stared adorably at Isabella who laid on the bed with a needle pipe inserted into her vein which allowed the flow of drip drops into her veins .They were at the hospital where Karen works as a head Doctor in a private ward and Karen saw to her patient herself . **** Mr Houston sat on the couch lip-syncing to his favourite music playing from the speaker . He held a newspaper over his lap and occasionally took glances at the pictures and the headlines .It continued for moments until his peace is disrupted by his wife, Mrs Houston who walks into the room holding her iPad in an horizontal manner talking to her daughter who seemed not to be interested in her talks . “ Mom , please let us not push this further . I am not ready to settle down .” Karen spoke to her Mom who was not having it .“ What do you mean by that Karen ?” “ I need to be a Grandmother too .I want to have that feeling also .”“ Why can you just bring a man home instead o
## chapter 15 **D’embert Royale**I The tall man sniffed the coke on the saucer for the umpteenth time. he wore a disgruntled look and grits his teeth at intervals .“ You still have not provided an answer to your husband's whereabout .” he said pushing the saucer away .“ He never told me where he went. Please spare me .” A tall slender woman begged on her knees and head facing the floor.She cradled a girl of two years old closer to herself . “ You can not hide from the lion can you ? My name is Lord Royale D'embert and no one dares flaunt my order. ” The tall man who sat earlier now stood erect . He adjusted his dark shades and clears his throat loudly. “ Shade ? ” Lord Royale D'embert calls pushing the empty saucer which was formerly filled with coke towards the edge of the table and grabbed a large knife from the drawer. “ Yes, Master. ” Shade,a huge man ,six feet tall with intimidating muscles and full beards.His chest revibrate as he walked to meet his Master in