A Week Later…“Olivia, are you going to attend my grandma's birthday party tonight?” Alden's voice made her turn to face him, diverting her attention from the pancakes she was preparing. Her eyes widened at his words, amused by the fact that she wasn't aware of the party. She walked up to Alden with a frown. “Why are you just telling me?” She asked sadly. Alden chuckled at her childish behavior. He leaned closer to stare at her. “What difference will it make? Besides, you were too busy setting up our new home,” he hesitated before he could come up with an excuse. “Busy setting up our new home or living with you?” She asked angrily. “Now that you are just informing me, what am I to do? I can't even think of a birthday present that your grandma will love,” she added worriedly. He lifted his gaze up a bit before he replied. “Why worry when you have me here?”Olivia, who knew this was going to be another season of flirting for Alden, decided to return her attention to her pancakes.
“Sure. I will go to the restaurant of your choice,” Alden replied with a never-ending smile. She chuckled at how he sounded, as if he were allowing her to win this time. Without complaining, she headed into her room and dressed up. After she was done dressing, she walked back to the living room. “Alden, let's go.”Her voice made him take his gaze away from his phone to stare at her. His lips parted, lost for words at how beautiful she looked in the pink sarong gown paired with black strappy heels. “Alden, why are you staring at me? Did I look—”Before she could complete her words, he cut her off. “There isn't time to ask how the dress looks on you. It will be 8:00PM soon; let's have our dinner and go for the gift.”She smiled faintly before nodding her head. She walked out of the mansion with him. After they got into the car, Alden started the car and drove off to the restaurant Olivia wanted. “Honey, I don't think I will like their pizza, why not try having seafood?” She asked
‘Why the hell did Alden refuse to come and insist on Kenny attending the party with me?’ She kept asking herself that question but couldn't find an answer. “Madam, aren't you going to meet your grandmother-in-law?” Kenny whispered. She snapped out of her thoughts, summoning the courage to take a step further even though all eyes were on her. She walked up to where Grandma Katherine stood, ignoring Aziel's presence. “Happy birthday, Grandma,” she said sweetly after handing her the gift she brought over. Grandma Katherine smiled faintly as she received the gift. Her smile was replaced with a frown when she remembered Alden didn't attend the party. “Why is Alden not here yet?”“He has some things to take care of. That is why he sent his secretary here to represent him,” she said warmly, trying her best not to piss her off. “That is so sweet of him. But I can't imagine my boy being represented at my birthday party when he isn't a president,” Grandma Katherine chuckled at her words.
“Where the hell did she go?” Kenny, who was busy looking for Olivia everywhere in the living room but couldn't find her, spoke frustratingly. Since she wasn't in the living room, he decided to check the rooms upstairs; maybe she got drunk and decided to rest. He checked Alden's room, but she wasn't there. He let out a deep breath before he began checking the other rooms. He checked the rooms but couldn't find her. When he arrived at Aziel's room, he asked himself inwardly, ‘She can't be in Aziel's room, right?” Without an answer, he decided to check. His lips parted, and a gasp erupted from his lips the moment he opened the door. He couldn't believe what he was seeing: Olivia kissing Aziel hungrily with her arms wrapped around his neck. It took him a few minutes before he could come back to his senses. He walked into the room and forcefully pushed Aziel off her. His punch landed on his face as if it was his wife who was making out with Aziel. “Aziel, how could you be this shame
Alden, who was busy researching the company directors in order to find their weaknesses, was distracted by an incoming call. He set aside his laptop before answering the call. Before he could say anything, the caller spoke up, “Sir, please come quickly. Your wife is–”“I will be there in a few minutes,” Alden interrupted Kenny before he could finish his statement. Alden didn't bother to put on his suit jacket before leaving his room. He walked to the parking lot, got into his car, and drove off. As promised, he arrived at Grandma Katherine's house earlier than usual. He drove at the highest speed without caring about the consequences. He didn't bother to greet his grandmother or pay attention to those staring at him. He took out his phone and dialed Kenny's number. “Sir, she is in your room.”He ended the call before it could go through after he heard Kenny's voice. He turned to face Kenny before asking, “What is wrong with her?”“Her drink was spiked. She is high and—” “Invite
Kenny's heart sank as he suddenly became overwhelmed with fear. He knew that whatever Atlas would say would determine Alden's reaction towards him. “What do you mean?” Alden, who was taken aback by Atlas's words, questioned curiously. Atlas smiled faintly at her brother's question before he replied, “I spiked the drink Olivia drank.”“Why? Do you think such a petty trick will make you the CEO of the company overnight?” Alden asked, his jaw clenched. Atlas chuckled at his words before he walked closer. “My little brother, I don't need to play dirty to win the directors over.”His eyes narrowed as he stared at Atlas, who was trying to provoke him. “Then why did you do that?” He asked, his angry eyes piercing through Atlas's. “The drink was meant for my girlfriend, who came to celebrate grandma's birthday with me, but unfortunately your wife drank it,” Atlas explained with a straight face. Alden burst into laughter at Atlas's words, wondering if he thought he was talking to a fool.
“Were you able to find out who the major shareholder was?” Chloe asked with a pale face. Today is D-day. Layla has to become the CEO so as to be her biggest supporter. “I couldn't. I informed my attorney about that, and he told me not to bother. Maybe the person who bought the shares isn't in the company. He might want to sell it back when the share price rises,” Layla explained. Her explanation makes no sense to Chloe. No one in their right state of mind will purchase shares with one million dollars just to sell them right back. “Layla, wake up. I am sure you wouldn't buy shares of a company with that amount just to sell them. It is 47% of the shares of a whole company and you expect that?” “Jeez, what is wrong with you? You are overly sensitive today. Do you know how much he will gain if he sells it when our share price returns to how it used to be? He will gain fifty million dollars!” Layla half-yelled. Chloe ruffled her hair. She couldn't believe Layla was not seeing the viv
A Few Hours Earlier…“I can't believe he wasn't going to wait for me to get dressed and give me a ride to the meeting,” Olivia said with a frown before coming out of the bathroom. She picked up her phone and texted one of her favorite makeup artists. She put on a simple casual gown before heading downstairs. “You are awake? I heard you aren't feeling well; are you fine now?”She smiled at Grandma Katherine's words, reminded of how her father used to ask her a ton of questions each time she was sick. “I am fine now. I was just stressed out,” she replied sweetly. “I am glad you are. I personally prepared lobster and rice porridge for you,” Grandma Katherine said before she led her to the dining room. She drew out a chair for Olivia, which she sat on shyly. “Make sure to finish everything. You have to eat healthy foods and make sure you rest frequently.”Olivia smiled at her words before she began eating. No doubt, she had never tasted a lobster as delicious as this one. She ate eve