Chapter six

Reece POV 

Today I didn't feel like going in to work. Besides, I needed to stay with my sunshine.

I just closed the deal with the Russian investors. By next week, it will be official. I bought 20% percent of their shares. The deal looks promising 

"Dad, I promise I won't pull any pranks anymore." Owen pleaded giving me her puppy dog eyes.

"I know you won't." I peck her cheeks.

"Then why can't I have my toys back?" She asked.

"You know why. Why don't you play with your dolls in their doll house or read the new books I bought?" I tried to reason with her as I studied the files Claudia emailed me on my laptop. I opened up a pocketbook I found in Lucius penthouse when I went visiting sometime back, and thumbed through it until I came to a folded-up piece of paper. After taking it out, being careful not to rip it. I unfolded it and stared for a while “This is why” I finally said to myself

“This is why he was adamant on me signing the Russian deal”

I felt juice run down my thigh.

"Owen! Damn it." I cursed, examining my trouser as she fell down laughing her butt off.

"And what's so funny?" I faked an angry expression.

"You cursed and you're frowning." she pecked my cheek which lit my face up.

"Why don't you write down what you need, okay?" I coaxed as she ran up the stairs in delight.

I loved Owen, but I clearly needed a nanny or anyone who could babysit her when am busy.

I headed to my closet, changing into a new pair of trousers.

"Fuck bro, why didn't you inform me you had a new girlfriend." Lucius barged in as I rolled my eyes.

“I broke things off with Vivian."

He showed me a picture of me and the brown beauty that I met yesterday.

“Not Vivian, her.”

"Why can't people mind their fucking business? That's the main reason why I fired that receptionist yesterday."

Lucius raised a brow, confused.

"The receptionist wanted to take a picture of Camilla and I, but she quickly covered it up as if she was looking for wifi connection. This picture obviously means she took it." I punched the wall, annoyed. 

Yesterday night, I had Tobias look up who Camilla was and he got all her information. She had been in this country for more than two years and had no criminal record.

"So tell me more about this Camilla girl uhn." Lucius smirks.

I headed to my study room as I explained my encounter with Camilla and Tobias's silly joke. He was still paying for what he did. I made him drive all my thirty cars that were around, through a muddy field and wash it, but that was nothing compared to what he made me go through yesterday.

"I am sure you have a picture of her. Show me bro." He teased as I reluctantly showed him. 

I recognized his eyes immediately. He was attracted to her.

"She's off limits. Besides, you have to tell Claudia your true feelings and stop the irrelevant flirting."

"Whatever." he replied, laughing.

“So, what is this about” I throw the pocketbook to him, he catches it immediately. After an uninterested first glance, his eyes caught the piece of rumbled paper.

“I was waiting for the right time to tell you”

He lets out a sigh

“This is not a right time? I suspected something was up. When Vivian kept coming back even after I made it clear that it was over. You made me announce to the world about this deal and you didn’t put me through entirely on what was going on?”

“Brother, if you had known. You wouldn’t want to sign it”

“Godamn yes, I wouldn’t sign it” I take a deep breath trying to calm my nerves

“Calm down..”

“How do you expect me to calm down knowing you made me buy a share from the Global QZ”

“Uncle Ernesto bought and he is doing very well. He is on the top five on the market charts”

“The same uncle Ernesto that almost ran mad when all his profit went down in the same global QZ. He lost everything Lucius. “

“He gained them back ten times”

“This is the biggest risk we are taking “

“I know brother, you just have to trust me on this. I know what I am doing”

Global QZ is a very famous and industrious firm known for their rich shareholders; Only the affluent can get a share there. The pros are you profit 20times over while the cons are when you are in a loss, even a bullet proof safe can’t help stop the bullet piercing through your heart.

Lucius knows about this, all he cares 

about is the profit. Well, my lawyers will handle selling of the shares I just bought if I notice any tint in the trade wave.

The 20% I just bought can buy me three islands.

I glanced uncertainly at Lucius, before finally nodding. He smiles promising me he won’t let me down as he takes his leave.

Exhaling sharply, I sat up a little. Trying my best to take my mind off the QZ.

"Sir, Miss Vivian is at the gate. Should I let her in?" My butler, Jeffery, requested as I groaned in frustration.

Vivian, my ex-girlfriend, just did not get that we were over. Now that I know she’s after the QZ money I will be making. Makes me more disgusted at her Gold-digger personality.

That's why I hated attaching my self to any lady apart from my late wife. When they get to know what you are worth. They don’t want to let go.

"Let her in." I finally replied. 

Jeffery had been working for me ever since I bought this mansion. Of course we had maids - seven to be exact, but none could handle Owen. They always complained that she was too much, so their work here is to tidy my home and the environment, prepare food and act as Owen's lab rat.

The last part is the hardest. If the maids don't fulfill that part of their job, they are as good as fired.

My daughter was seen as a rich, spoiled brat in the society, but they knew nothing about. They knew nothing about how she cried every night missing her mum.Sometimes she suffered from separation anxiety disorder, so I tried as much as possible to provide everything she wanted to make her happy. And the oblivious society dare call my daughter a brat.

"Reece, baby." Vivian strutted in and leaned to give me a kiss.

I moved away, avoiding it.

"Why are you here?" I muttered angrily. 

"Because, you didn't pick up my calls or reply to my e-mails. Your stupid PA didn't let me see you,saying 'you're busy'." she replied curtly.

"Why don't you get it? It's over. Please leave before I request a restraining order” I pleaded in frustration.

"But baby..." she wraped her arms around my neck, trying to seduce me.

"Vivian!" My little angel shouted and came running to her, giving her an hug.

Vivian looked at me surprised. Those two were never friends. As a matter-of-fact, Owen hated her the moment she set her eyes on her.

"Daddy, can Vivian stay with me? I'm bored and I would love to show her my new portrait in my room." Owen gave me her puppy dog eyes and I nodded in agreement.

Vivian looked happy that my daughter liked her, but if Owen was attracted to Vivian, that would be a big problem.

She's not a girlfriend material.

At best, she was a good look for the flashing cameras.

Tick.

Tock.

Tick.

Tock.

Tick.

It didn't take long for me to realize I was right. Owen didn't like Vivian and she had just called her to her room - her prank lair.

I immediately ran up to her room. I knew Owen had a devious plan in mind, but I was proud of my daughter in this case. Vivian was covered in chicken feathers with broken eggs on her head. 

I looked around her room to see all her toys; when I say toys I mean her gadgets set for anyone who walks in her room.

"Owen Kelly Walker, where did you get the key to my storage room?" I questioned angrily.

"When I kissed your cheek in your room. You cursed remember." she giggled, proud of her plan.

I called Jeffery as he led Vivian out of my house. She could go clean herself up in her own house.

There was just one thing left to do.........