ITALY, 6PM. Mason came down from the limousine looking smart with a hardened face. He was here for business and business alone. “ Mason Alaric, my man. " A tall handsome blonde man with messy curls of same as Mason said with a wide smile as he walked to him. “ Alessio Lorenzo. “ Mason smirked. “ How have you been?" Alessio asked with a deep Italian accent. “ Not great. "“ I've heard. " Alessio laughed. “ Let's go in. " He said. They planned to meet at a restaurant in Italy. They were taken to one of the VIP rooms and a waitress came to take their orders. She kept stealing glances and winking seductively at Mason but he spare her a glance. “ You still got the ladies eh?" “ I wish."“ I saw the news. "“ Rumors. " “ I know. It was surprising to see you on the internet for the first time. Whosever took your picture must have been in very close contact with you. A family maybe?"“ Was a family friend. "“ Oh she's the finance. " Alessio laughed.“ She's not the fiancee. " “ You
“ She pushed me!" Celeste cried louder. “ No I didn't. You were the one who tried to push me. You're only on the ground coz I avoided you." Beauty said slowly. “ I was only trying to be reasonable with you. You took my fiancee away from me, now you want to kill me." Celeste feigned teras and everyone present gasped. “ She really is a prostitute. "“ Shameless whore. "“ Who knows what she did to the brother?" Celeste smiled wickedly when she heard the silent murmurs from the crowd. “ Who says you're my brother's fiancee? And who says she stole him from you?" Angela said in anger. She watching the whole scene secretly from where she stood. She knew Celeste would try something as childish as this. A guy helped Celeste up and she immediately rushed to Beauty. She tried to slap her again but Beauty held her hand.“ I wouldn't try that if I were you. I may not be as rich as you but I'm worthy of being his woman. No one would want to be with a raging woman. “ " You stole him from me
Mason came to pick Beauty from the airport as planned, then he took her shopping instead of her apartment. “ Did you miss me that much?" Beauty laughed when they were still in the car. “ I thought you wanted to break the contract. " Mason said. “ Relax, we still have three weeks left and a lot of things can happen within three weeks. “ Beauty winked. “ Want to go for a swim after shopping?" “ What I want is a long quiet leisure time alone." Beauty sighed. “ Canada must have taken its toll on you. “ He said and she sighed. " It's the first time I'm leaving the country and it's all thanks to you. “" How? “" If you hadn't....... “" You still would have gotten in on your own. “" If I could afford to pay the registration fee. “ She muttered. " And I also needed to lift your status so that our plan could work. “ " I see. “ They spent some time at the mall and when they were done shopping and attendant rolled their things to the car. Mason started without saying another word.
TWO WEEKS LATER. A limousine stopped at Degrandes Hotel, the largest hotel in New Jersey. With a charming smile on her face, Beauty stepped down from the limo the same time as Mason. They were here for Mia's engagement party. “ I feel bad. " Beauty pouted. “ We talked about this Beauty. We won't let her find out from us. " Mason said and she sighed. “ I know. I just feel.... I know the kind of man she's getting involved with but I can't even tell her. " “ She'll be fine. " Mason said and pecked her forehead. “ Meanwhile let's try to act happy and in love for the camera. " He winked and she chuckled. “ Yeah, let's satisfy the public's eye. “ She said and held his arm. " Welcome. “ Mia said immediately she set her eyes on them. “ Thank you. " Beauty forced a smile. “ Are you okay?" Mai asked and she nodded. “ Oh I get it. You're nervous. Come with me. " “ She's staying with me. You have your fiance to stay with." Mason rolled his eyes. “ Jealous freak. If he breaks your heart
“ Stay away from my son Beauty. This would be the last I'll warn you. The next one would come with an impact. I don't like repeating myself twice. " Rose said over the phone. She had called Beauty late at night while Mason was fast asleep. " I love your son, ma'am. “ Beauty said and she chuckled. " Love? You only want his damn money. “ " Thought you said you knew who I truly was. “" Yes, a poor trash. “" Then you should also know I'm capable of making my own money. "“ I don't want you near my son. You're nothing." Beauty inhaled, she couldn't believe she was defending this man beside her. She had fallen so deep into his charm and there's no way of lifting her out. “ I love Mason. Do whatever you like. " She said and ended the call. Mason snuggled closer to her and wrapped his arms tightly around her. She stared at his perfect face and she smiled. They just had a hell of a night and she couldn't wait for it to repeat itself. “ I'm never going to leave you. You've got me lock
“ Father!" Mason yelled walking into the mansion. A dangerous aura enveloped round him as he made his way to his father's study. “ What did you do?!" Mason yelled immediately he entered the room. " I don't understand. Why are you barking like a dog? “ “ How could you? You promised five months!" “ I don't understand what you're talking about."“ Stop pretending. You're the one who ordered her kidnap right? You're the only one who's capable of doing so. “" Oh, your fake girlfriend was kidnapped? “ Mr Alaric said and Mason stared at him confused. " Oh, I know everything about that contract you made with her. I'm glad it's fake, now you're going to be serious about getting married to Celeste. “" Over my dead body will that happen! “ " As you wish. Why can't you see that I'm doing all this for your good? Celeste would bring a lot of benefits to this family. “ " I will never marry her! You'd better bring Beauty back or you consider me not your son anymore and I mean it. “" All this
The murmurs, the piercing white light, the standing water that dropped slowly. The sounds of heels kissing the floor and the smell of drugs. She could feel and hear all that as her eyes stirred open slowly. She looked around and saw three blurry figures with their backs turned on her. “ She's awake! " A familiar voice said and they all turned to face her. “ Thank God! Beauty! Are you okay?" A make voice said as he held her hand somewhat too tight. She closed her eyes again for two seconds then opened them again. “ Ryan? “ She called slowly as her vision became clearer. " Yes. “" Beauty, do you feel any pains? Are you okay? Does your head still hurt? “ Mia bombarded her with questions. Ryan helped her sit up and she looked around in search of someone. “ He went out to get some food. " Mia said when she saw her glancing around. She wanted to end thing with him as quickly as possible but her heart grieved whenever she thought about it. She didn't want to leave him. She wasn't rea
“ She's Fred's daughter?!" Rose yelled alarmed after Robert told her everything. “ The fuck she is! Our son did well in hiding it from us. " “ I thought she died with her parents in the crash. " Rose said and he smirked. " I guess they outsmarted us. I'll call a dinner with Steve. You find out what our son is planning next. It's either he marries Celeste or that girl dies. “ He stormed out of the living room. “ What's with all the rucus aunty?" Angela asked coming out of her room. She stayed behind after the party since new Jersey was closer to her school in New York. “ Mind your fucking business. " Rose glared at her. ..A red car drove roughly into the parking yard of an underground gambling den. A black boot came down followed by another. A lady stepped out of the vehicle fully with dark shades on. One couldn't see her face clearly coz she also had a face cap on. She was dressed all black, from head to toe and each step she took screamed danger. Another car drove in, this t
George reserved a VIP room at a five star restaurant for the dinner. He could there earlier than the sisters and he began having doubts about them coming. They had scheduled the dinner for six pm and it was already thirty minutes past the time. " Sorry we're late." Elsa said waking in with Beauty behind her. They both looked extremely beautiful as expected of Logan's children. " It's alright. I just got here." He shrugged. " Beauty couldn't decide on what to wear." Elsa chuckled. " You always look good." George murmured. " I already placed our orders." " Cool." Beauty smiled. The food arrived some minutes later and they were about digging when George stopped them. " What's wrong?" " We're missing one person." He said looking at the time." George, I hope you're not planning anything stupid." Beauty eyed him. " There she is." He winked. " Sorry, I'm late. The flight was tiring." Celine said taking a seat beside him. " You didn't tell us you were inviting her. We would have g
" George, please. Just do this for us." Elsa pouted. " Okay, fine." He said and Elsa clapped. " Gentlemen, ladies. Meet your CEO." Beauty said all smiles and they all cheered. " As the new president of this company, I'll do everything to ensure the smooth running and management of this company. I exist for this company starting from today. I'll do everything in my power to make us the best in the country, then in the world." Beauty said and they clapped. " Starting from today, every inefficient staff must be relived from his or her duties with immediate effect. We need responsible workers to take this company to higher places. You'll ensure that this is carried out efficiently, otherwise." She continued enlightening them on the new plans she had made for the company's growth. She appointed new heads for each department then she gave room for George to give his speech. " I never really expected this so I didn't prepare anything. Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity lit
" No no. George, you're not doing this. It's the FBI......"" I can handle myself." " We all know how good they are in twisting words. They could make you admit to what you didn't do." " Are you coming or not?" He asked and she walked after him grumbling. ....." Thank you for coming into my life, Mason Alaric." Beauty said all smiles as she walked with Mason in the dark. The others had left for the after party but they stayed behind." I should be thanking you. If I hadn't met you that day at the mall, I would have been stuck with Celeste." Mason groaned at the end. " We wouldn't want that now, would we?" She laughed heartily. " I have to admit, this proposal is ten times better than mine." " Yours was like a guy planning a rushed marriage for his pregnant girlfriend." He teased and she squinted her eyes." It's not my fault." She sighed. " I love you, Beauty Logan." He said pulling her to himself suddenly. " I love you too, Mason Alaric." She smiled and kissed him affectionat
" Wow! You look stunning!" Celeste gasped when she was done with the makeup. " Stop it." Beauty laughed." I know you've always been the beauty in the family but this, this is outstanding." " Thank you. But why do I need make up? What's the occasion?" " You'll see." Celeste winked. " Are you guys trying to sell me off?" She chuckled. " Relax." " It'd better be something good."" When has Mason not ever done extraordinary?" "Never."" So relax." They were still talking when the door bell rang and Clyde entered after with four shopping bags." Delivery for you miss." Clyde said and Beauty smiled. " Thanks, Clyde." " You're welcome." " Clyde, have you seen my husband?" " No ma'am." He said and she sighed. " Okay. When you do see him, tell him not to come home." She smirked. " Ookay." He said and left. " Seriously shopping? He went shopping without me?" Beauty scoffed. " Relax. There's a card." " Let me see." ' I would love to see the most beautiful angel tonight at Sapph
The next person brought in was Robert. The case against him wasn't as bad as Diana's but it was still bad. He had aided in the assassination of Fred and his wife and also the attempted murder of Beauty and he had illegally taken funds from his son's company. He was sentenced to twenty years imprisonment with hard labour and no parole. Mason had wanted him to stay in prison till he dies but Beauty pleaded on his behalf. She knew he was angry but Robert was still his father. She couldn't watch him do something that he'll regret one day. Speaking of parents, no one had seen or heard from Rose since she came to the hospital. " Miss Eunice. Do you have anything to say to the court today?" The judge asked when it was Eunice's turn." I'm not guilty." She said without battling an eye. Salvatore had sent her divorce papers immediately she was arrested. He cut her off from everything he had and warned his people not to help her. He would have done same to Diana if she wasn't his daughter. He
" You have no evidence on me." Robert yelled at the interrogator."I'd advise you stay quiet and cooperate with us for your own good." The interrogator said. " I'm not saying anything till I see my lawyer." " You do not need a lawyer Mr Alaric. What you need is imprisonment." He said and left." Hello father." Mason grinned from ear to ear. " How do you like your new home? Although it would be much worse than this in a few days." He smirked." You dare put your father behind bars for a woman!"" No. I did it for me. I wanted you dead but my wife had a very kind heart. She suggested I hand you over to the police. You should thank her." Mason said exuding a dangerous aura. " You would kill your own father?" Robert batted his lashes. " Why do you sound surprised? I should have done so a long time ago. You took everything from us because of your greed. You agreed to hand over the company to us once we finish college but you didn't. Instead you tried to buy off all members of the board
" You! What are you doing here? This is an enclosed meeting!" Eunice banged her fists on the table. " And why didn't I get an invite?" Beauty asked tapping her newly manicured nails on the table. " You're not a part of this company." Eunice glared at her. " I see.. I'll take my seat." Beauty said and walked to the second vacant chair, the president's seat." Who are you and what are you doing?" An elderly man asked." Mr Donovan, who I am is none of your business." She smiled. " Get up." Eunice sneered." Why should I? I am after all, the only oldest legal child of Fred and Bella Logan." Beauty said and they all gasped. " That's a lie. The sisters died in the accident with their parents." Mr Donovan said. " Then how am I alive? Proceed with the meeting. I dare one person to question me again." She frowned. " You were about forcing them to sell their shares to you." " I'm not answering to you." " You'd better!" Beauty snapped. " You were also about to sign over ownership of the
" You!" Beauty yelled. Fear written all over her face. " You shouldn't have survived." Diana said with a wide grin. " You're strong, I admire you for that but you have to die. If I'm not the one making Mason happy, then no one else can." " You won't gain anything by killing me." " I won't but you'll be dead." " Don't do this. You still have a chance to move on. Don't ruin your life over a stupid obsession." " Too late for that." Diana said and pulled out a gun. "Seems Mason doesn't care about you as I had thought. He knows the threat against your life, yet he leaves you alone, unprotected." " You know nothing." " I know everything. I guess he's seen that you're only going to cause trouble for him. He's abandoned you. Making it easier for me to kill you." She laughed. Beauty tried getting up but Diana sprayed something on her before she could. " It weakens you. You won't be able to use your legs till you're dead." Diana smirked. " Don't do this." Beauty cried when she saw her
" Let me go." Celeste struggled with the man as he tried to drag her out. " No use struggling woman. We're not going to hurt you." The man sighed. " Did Diana send you?" " Who the fuck is Diana?" .....Ryan just got off a phone call and he faced Mason who had an expectant look on his face. " She's the one." Ryan sighed. " Why is she showing up now?" " I don't know. I'll ask Alessio to look on it."" No. Alessio has a lot on his hands right now. We won't bother him anymore." He said and Ryan nodded. He stared at the sleeping beauty before and he smiled. He's never letting her out of his sight again. " Clyde caught someone trying to escape. I need you to question her for me." Mason said to Ryan who creased his brows in confusion. " Celeste was caught at a motel planning to escape." He whispered." Oh, why would she be running if she did nothing?" " That's what I want you to find out. I can't go myself...."" I understand." He nodded and left. " What's going on?" Beauty snappe