Chapter 5

Nita gazed at Willow with a tightened expression. He seemed to be overconfident about his capabilities, however, she was not one to be moved by cold words.

“What makes you think you have the final say in all situations?” Nita asked Willow as she picked up her purse and stood.

“Think? It is not about having the final say but when I want something, I will have it by all means.” He spoke calmly.

“Nita? Nita Carter!”

Surprised, upon hearing her name, Nita raised her head and beheld her college mate. Her face beamed with excitement.

“Hi, Caroline. My goodness, I am so glad to see you.”

Nita took some steps forward and hugged Caroline tightly.

After exchanging pleasantries, Caroline’s gaze fell on the man beside them.

“Hey, Nita.” She smiled. “Won’t you introduce me to your man?”

“Man? He is not my man. He is a business partner.”

“Oh, I see. I heard a lot about your family’s company. Do you have any plans on how to salvage the situation?”

Nita was quiet for some seconds. How do words travel around?! She had not seen her friend in ages but there was she telling her a lot of things.

“I have done my best but nothing seems to be working. At the end of it all, I will have to accept my fate.”

“Hmm, I know how challenging the situation could be. If you don’t mind, I can introduce you to my boss. He is wealthy and highly influential. He can be of help to you.” Caroline assured her.

Nita widened her eyes in a bid to be sure of what she had just heard. Her expression beamed with hope. “Really?”

Caroline nodded and smiled.

Willow’s gaze darted between Nita and Caroline as he wondered who would be able to save her company aside from him.

“Nita, we are not done here.” Willow arched his brow.

Ignoring Willow, Nita held Caroline’s hand and they walked away.

“Is this girl taking me to be a joke?” Willow whispered.

Caroline led Nita to a section where three men were seated. The awful smell of tobacco, cigarettes, and alcohol made Nita uncomfortable. However, she had no choice but to tolerate it for that moment.

Caroline approached a middle-aged, blonde-haired man who held a tobacco in between his fingers and whispered to him, only God knows what.

“My name is Paul. Young lady, what can I do for you?” The man asked Nita sweetly.

Nita looked at Caroline in fear but after receiving an approving nod from her, she summoned the courage to speak.

“Sir, the only thing I have in my family’s name is at the brink of collapse. The company is about to be taken away from me.”

Haha! The three men gave a loud outburst of laughter.

“You have nothing to worry about.” One of the men spoke.

All the men seemed to be within the same age group and it was evident they were wealthy too.

“Caroline knows that I can be of great assistance to you that is why she brought you here,” Paul spoke confidently.

Nita sighed in relief. “Thank you, sir.”

Caroline took a step toward Nita and whispered, “All you have to do is do as he says. Use what you have to get what you want.”

Nita smiled and held her hand tightly in appreciation. Just then, Paul interrupted their moment.

“Come with me.”

Without wasting time, Nita followed after Paul.

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A few minutes later, Nita and Paul were standing beside a black vehicle with a customized number plate.

“Mr. Paul, how do you plan to sort everything out? Are you going to invest in my company? If yes, how much do you want to start with? I promise I won’t disappoint you.”

Nita was curious and eager for everything to be back to normal. She had full assurance that Paul was going to save the situation.

If only Nita knew better!

“You have nothing to worry about sweetheart.”

‘Sweetheart?’ Nita mumbled inwardly.

She had no choice but to tolerate him, he was the only savior she had. She must have forgotten that there is a price paid for every result. With Paul in the picture, Willow will have no rights over her company, so she thought!

“You are an adult and you know how this works.”

“I don’t understand you.” Nita looked at him.

“Didn’t Caroline explain things to you?”

She made it known that Paul was capable of helping her. What did she have to explain again?

“No,” she replied with a shaky voice.

He raced his hand around her neck and within the twinkle of an eye, he used a finger to caress her jaw and moved towards her cleavage.

“Stop, this is not part of the plan.” Nita moved away from him.

He forcefully pulled her closer and pressed her against the car, which made her scared.

“Let me go.”

“I won’t, till you have satisfied me. Tonight, you must warm my bed.”

“Never!”

Was this what Caroline meant by using what you have to get what you want? Nita regretted seeking help from Caroline. Nita was struggling to free herself when a cold voice rang out.

“Let her go…”

Paul stepped aside and wondered who was behind the interruption. Upon seeing the person, he gnashed his teeth and said. “Mr. Willow, I am sorry you had to see this but it is not what you think.”

Paul’s agency just got a contract with Willow’s organization but his action was not befitting for his business profile.

“Get out of here,” Willow pointed to Paul.

Walking backward, Paul continued to plead. “This is not my kind of person. I am sure I acted under the influence of alcohol and hard drugs. Please don’t use this against my agency.”

Willow waved him off and looked at Nita who could barely look at him. He knew she was a beautiful lady whom every man would want to take advantage of at every chance.

Coldly he said, “You were here to see me concerning the debt your family owes me and ended up in the arms of a man who wants to hurt you.”

“You want your money, right? I was trying to get it for you. Why do you care that I landed in another man’s arms?”

“Does it look like I care?”

At this point, silence filled the air.

Nita's gaze was fixed on him and then she looked aside. “I was seeking help. I did not expect it to turn out like that.”

“Really? I am also eager to see who would render help to you in this case with no strings attached.”

“Whatever!” Nita sounded indifferent.

He giggled. “Some nerves you’ve got.” After adjusting his suit, he added. “For walking out on me earlier, you need to be taught a little lesson. Next time, don’t be rude. You owe me, which means you have to do as I say.”

Nita hissed and muttered. “Because you are wealthy doesn’t make you a supreme being. I don’t know how my Uncle met you in the first place.”

Willow chuckled, “You will know better soon.”

“Thank you for coming through again.” Nita’s cold voice was replaced with humility.

“Give the thank you to those who need it.”