“What an excellent view,” Julie exclaimed.“Oh, how romantic. How I wish someone would bring me there for a date.” Tabitha said, looking dreamy at the scene on the pond.All the women’s attention was brought to the romantic atmosphere, and they sighed in their hearts, wanting the same as the woman receiving this treatment.“Forget it. Let’s order.” Sylvia said, looking into the menu.The women ordered their drinks and were having small talk when the maître d’ arrived in front of Sylvia.“Pardon the interruption. Would you happen to be Miss. Sylvia Elon?”“Yes, is there a problem?”“The gentleman would like to apologize for being extremely late and would like you to join him.”Sylvia looked at the women and excused herself. This was the reason she was here, to have a business meeting.Sylvia followed the maître d’ out of the balcony, and he guided her towards the small bridge leading to the island’s gazebo. Even though she was confused about the maître d’’s actions, she continued to fo
“I’m sorry, Sylvia, for all this interruption. But you may not know they are here to cause trouble, and I’ll have security escort them out.” Steve said as he motioned to one of the staff to come over.“Do not use my name as you please. We are not that close, we only met once, and I’m still not impressed. As for the relations between you and the Westons, I’m fully aware.” Sylvia said angrily. “Also, when you meet my cousin Blake, I believe you owe him your head, large and small.” Sylvia then rose from her seat.“Miss. Elon, Sylvia, there must be a misunderstanding; how could that trash be your cousin?” Steve was surprised by this information and couldn’t believe it.“Believe it or not, there is no misunderstanding, Blake Elon is my cousin, and Tabitha is my sister; what else is there to explain?” Sylvia said casually.Not only Steve. Claire and Julie were shocked over this news, and both mother and daughter looked at Tabitha with questioning looks while Steve shook his head in denial.
A seductive voice came out of the shadows with a beautiful woman walking toward them.“Would I suffice as a powerful backer, Mr. Anderson?”It was Dynasty Syrum, walking and stopping next to Tabitha. Claire, struggling, stopped and stared at the woman next to her sister. Steve began sweating, and his heart beat faster as pure fear escaped him. Having Sylvia Elon as a sister was one thing, but to have the Princess of Swanville as your backer was another.“Wow, now there’s another one. How many women did this man offend?”“She looks better than all of them, and she also looks familiar.”“Will you please be quiet? That’s Dynasty Syrum, Princess of Swanville. He’s done for now, and I wonder what big family they come from to have her as their backer?”“M….Miss. Dynasty, what do I owe the pleasure?” Steve studdered.“For starters, you can let the woman go. I don’t think she wants to accompany you.”Steve reluctantly let Claire go and ran to her mother, then behind Dynasty, looking at her as
“Cough, I think we should continue our conversation as we eat. I’m sure that is what Mary was to inform us am I right?”“Yes, mam. Dinner is ready.”They followed the maid into the dining room and sat in front of many delicious foods. The meal was silent, and the only thing they heard was their utensils as they ate.“Do you love him?” Claire asked, to break the silence only to have more silence after everyone stopped eating, obviously targeting Dynasty with her question.“Cough, cough, pardon?”“I asked. Do you love him?” Claire asked, this time with more force as she clinched onto her napkin.“What is there not to love? He is like a god coming from the heavens with his physical stature. But not only can his looks make any woman fall for him, but his decisive attitude toward his enemies makes him a mighty opponent, as his kindness towards his family and friends is genuinely astonishing. I really pity the Anderson family, especially Steve Anderson. He and don’t know the hornet nest he’
Still, damp from his swim, Steve returned home, called his father, and explained everything to him. His father was quiet on the other end until he finally spoke.“Didn’t I warn you about pursuing the Dalton woman? I wanted you to focus on Miss. Sylvia Elon? Not only did you insult Miss. Elon, but you made her your enemy by having an extramarital affair with her beloved cousin’s wife! It would have been better if you could have obtained the photos and video, but it was lost and destroyed. Now you have The Syrum Syndicate’s Princess protecting them. What unlucky star you were born under, I do not know.” Mr. Alex Anderson said on the other end.“What do we do now?” Steve asked. “Dad, I don’t want to be fish food.”“Go back to Missouri; run that branch for now. I’ll think of something. It makes perfect sense why Elon Trust is now interested in real estate.” Alex stated, thinking about how they lost the bid.“I’ll leave tonight,” Steve said and got ready to move to Missouri.Another year h
As Blake made his way to Elon Trust, he called Jenkins, renewed the divorce papers, and had him send a thirty million dollar card. Entering the office area Susan Writtle followed him into his office with his schedule.“Sir, I thought you would take a couple of days off?” Susan asked. She was hoping to get off early today.“Just here for a little while to review some notes and wait for a delivery. What is going on today?” Blake asked as she handed the tablet.“The real estate property was acquired with little cost to us,” Susan explained, knowing Blake was eyeing this area.“Okay, any more real estate that comes over, grab it and create a real estate department to handle the development affairs.” Blake then handed her the tablet and began going over his email.Susan left the room to have Sylvia arrive shortly and sat in one of the chairs in front of his desk.“How’s grampa?”“He’s doing fine.”“And yourself?”“He’s not doing fine at all,” Tabby said, coming out of the jade ring.“Tabby
Claire still didn’t take the intimidating card being handed to her, so Blake placed it on the coffee table in front of her like it was nothing to him. He made his way to a chair away from Claire. Julie looked at the card and longed to reach out and grab it, but until Claire accepted the card, she would not dare to take it, so she sat beside Claire for support.Tabitha emerged from the kitchen with a burger in one hand and fries in the other. Seeing the situation Sat at the table and began to eat as if it didn’t concern her. Blake looked at Tabitha, there eating and smiled. Julie thought Blake smiled at Claire and felt more at ease with him.“Blake, as you can see, Claire is very remorseful over what happened. Can you see it in your heart to forgive her this one time? Also, I want to thank you for saving me in Vegas and for the gift.” Julie said, lifting her wrist to show that she still wore the diamond bracelet.When she mentioned the bracelet, Claire unconsciously placed her fingers
“What’s all the commotion?”“Blake’s watching the football game,” Tabitha answered.“I didn’t know that he liked football.” She replied.“There’s a lot that you don’t know about me. It bothers me that you didn’t ask about my family or me. You were never interested in me. I know everything about you, Claire. Your favorite makeup, shows you watch, and foods you love and hate. Where do you get off saying you didn’t know something about me?”“Well, maybe I’m interested in you now. Why don’t we get to know Blake Elon.” Claire said, a little upset about being lectured by Blake.“What do you want to know? I’ll let you in on a little secret. I never have or will lie to you.” Blake said, rising from the couch. “What do you want to know?”Claire looked at Blake, and Tabitha was astonished at Blake’s demeanor. Was he going to confess that he is the heir and CEO of Elon Trust?“Who is the CEO of Elon Trust? Have I met him?” Was Claire’s first question. She had been wondering why someone as powerf