“ 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 at the manner in which she addressed him .
“ You dare call me by my name ? ” Isabella thunders infuriatedly
“ Do you know who I am ? ” Isabella speer in anger
“ I do not give a fuck about who you are .” Joseph responded and with that he turns walking out the room while Isabella stares in disbelief . She was astonished he responded to her despite her class as a wealthy socialite in the state .
He did not seem moved by her beauty , the elegance of her home or the job offer like the others who pleaded to take the job and put in their best .
“ Look at what you have done Bella , that guy was the perfect match for the chef you're looking for .” Karen says sparing her best friend a disappointed look .
“ Do not give me that face right now , like did you not see the manner in which he spoke to me ? ” Isabella replies curtly as she sat on the seat back avoiding Karen's serious gaze .
“ You started it first Isa! ” Karen half yelled before sipping from her glass of drink . Isabella snorts flatly ,she knew Karen will say something more that will piss her off which she did eventually .
“ You are going to get him back .” Karen said dropping her glass of drink on the glass side stool beside her .
“ Never . I mean ,I am never going to get that pauper back . ” Isabella replies stubbornly causing Karen to fume annoyed .
“ You are being stiffed neck when we have seen the solution to the problem . ” Karen pointed out folding her arms akimbo while Isabella bats her lashes in disbelief as she tried to digest the words Karen spew .
“ He should lick the path I trod Karen . He is fucking poor . ” Isabella spat irritating Karen who grabbed her bag immediately .
“ If you do not do anything about him , do not talk to me again. ” Karen said with a strict face before walking out of the room leaving Isabella speechless .
Karen never left despite the argument between them, this was the fist time she was doing this and it was that pauper's fault .
Isabella heaves a sigh tiredly before pressing the buzzer beneath the center table in front of her , Josh came into the room immediately the buzzer was about to end .
He bows his head slightly waiting for her order .
“ Has he gone ? ” Isabella inquires creasing her brows as she spoke.
“ who are you referring to my Lady ? ” Josh answers politely . He wondered What man Isabella Blair was talking about , as far as he was concerned he was the only man in this building .
“ The man on brown shoes ” Isabella said standing up from where she sat .
She looked out through the window like she expected him to be loitering around lost in the beauty and elegance of her home .
“ He left already my lady ” Josh replied curtly interrupting Isabella's pompous thought .
“ You may go . ” she says walking out of the room to hers . She needs to get some sleep .
****
Joseph comes home completely drenched like a lost cat , he was pissed with everything happening right now . He hates being helpless and ego less .
Isabella smashed the little ego he had left by insulting his family . She called him a beggar . He felt new rage and anger boiling within him .
“ Hey ! how did it go ? ” Mark interrupts Joseph's thought . He was in Ciara's room with a duffle bag picking some stuff she needs at the hospital .
“ Awful . I should not have gone in the first place . ” Joseph answers sharply . He picks the towel hanging on the door lowly and wraps it around his head.
“ You seem pissed . What went wrong ? ” Mark pressed further ignoring Joseph's cold demeanor
“ Never mind . How is Ciara doing ? ” Joseph ask after cutting him short carelessly .
“ Never mind too ” Mark answers curtly as he resumed folding some panties . Joseph sigh defeated , He knew Mark will not say anymore until he was filled in on how the interview went .
He was in no mood for that but he had no choice but to spill it out so the duo will let him be .
“ I think that Job us just for you . She might call you back Joe . ” Mark stated zipping the duffel bag successfully after listening to Joseph's plight at the interview.
“ she is so rude . I am no longer interested in the job offer . ” Joseph uttered firmly
“ You were never interested to begin with Joe , Ciara pushed you to . If not anything do it for her . ” And with that Mark bade Joseph goodbye and left the brown's home heading to the hospital .
ISABELLA BLAIR HOME
Isabella's phone rang for the third time which she pick completely pissed off with the human pest disturbing her precious sleep at the moment .
“ Isabella why the hell are you not picking my calls ? ” Mr Blair inquires his voice booming loudly
“ I was asleep . ” Isabella answer's curtly on hearing her Dad's voice over the phone .
“ By this time when you should be at the office. Something is not right with you . ” Mr Blair thunders in a surprised tone
“ I am sending Doctor Luca right away . ” Mr Blair added as Isabella let out a loud gasp .
“ No , no Dad . I am at Karen's . ” Isabella chirped in sharply .
“ He will come over to Karen's . ” Mr Blair said with a tone of finality . Isabella dash out of the bed hastily , she grabs her hand bag and cell phone before leaving the room .
Neither Mr Blair nor Doctor Luca must know she was pregnant at the moment .
It would ruin her plans .
## 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 ? ”
## Chapter 14 Joseph redialed the number and it wasn't connecting. He dropped the tray containing the prawn veggies sauce and basmati rice on the table .“ I got a call from my Dad's contact and the phone has gone dead ,if you will please excuse me for an hour i will really appreciate .” Joseph said in a calm soothing voice like it wasn't once him speaking so boldly minutes ago .Isabella decides to be generous to him since she would be visiting her father later in the day .“ You may leave ” She said to Joseph's utmost surprise .“ Thank you ” Joseph expressed his gratitude before leaving her room . * An hour later * Isabella had showered and wss eating the sumptuous meal Joseph had prepared for her .She munched on the food clicking her tongue repeatedly and rubbing her tummy . Taking the last piece of prawn in the sauce plate, she drank a glass of water leaving a dreg.Isabella grabs her shoulder bag and re-adjusts her blouse ,she felt so full,with that she leav
** 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