Mr Martins was in his study room thinking about Jordan Bennet. He called his Executive Secretary, Steve Beck, and asked him to investigate Jordan Bennet.Secretary Beck was capable. Half an hour later, the report was sent to his boss’ email. What was important to Mr Martins was not the family background but the person’s character.When he was still reading the report, his phone started ringing. He was puzzled when he saw the caller ID and said, “Hello Minister Cele, are you well?” Minister Cele was beaming with joy and replied, “Hello CEO Martins, I am well. Thank you. How are you doing?” Mr Martins indicated that all was well with his family.Minister Cele indicated that he would like to see him on a personal matter, but he didn’t want to discuss it over the phone. He indicated that he had reserved a private room at His Mercy restaurant for 6 pm. Mr Martins promised that he would be there. Then they hung up.After Mr Martins read Jordan Bennet’s report, he went to his daughter’s room.
After the wedding, Xavier and his beautiful wife, Valencia, packed their suitcases and went to their honeymoon.Mr Martins had gifted Xavier with the new villa at His Goodness Resort and he arranged for Chef Ambrose to take care of them. The villa was lavishly designed in a contemporary style.When Valencia saw their villa was over the moon. She walked to the fully equipped kitchen and then opened the fridge. She was surprised to see that it was fully packed.She looked at her husband smiling and asked, “Honey, who is going to cook?” Valencia didn’t know how to cook. Her parents had pampered her since she was a child.Xavier smiled and replied, “Sweetheart, my Dad’s best friend, Uncle Martins had arranged for Chef Ambrose to cook for us. Do you want to eat something?”Valencia shook her head; she was so excited that she wasn’t hungry. However, Chef Ambrose had prepared some snacks for the newlyweds.The sweeping staircase was enticing them to venture up to the first floor. There were
Xavier looked at his wife with questioning eyes and said, “Sweetheart, you are forgetful, didn’t you tell me that you were attending your cousin’s wedding in England a year ago?”Valencia’s heart was pounding so hard in her chest. What if the Taylor family investigated their trip? She looked at her husband and replied, “I didn’t say that my love. We attended my friend’s wedding in the USA.”Xavier looked at his wife and asked, “Sweetheart, is there something that you are hiding from me?” Valencia shook her head. Her heart was beating so fast. It was clear that her husband was suspicious of her.She felt so guilty, but she decided not to confess. The Taylor family would bury the Moore family should they know the truth.Xavier’s heart sank when he saw the way his wife was behaving. He said, “My wife, please tell me the truth. Didn’t you promise me that there would be no lies between us?”Valencia looked at her husband and replied, “My husband, it is not that I don’t want to tell you, but
Valencia shook her head and replied, “Who can get sick when she is staring at that stunning face of yours? I am much better, my love. Thank you for taking care of me.”Xavier embraced his wife and replied, “I am happy that you are feeling much better. Go and take a bath. Chef Ambrose is preparing our breakfast.” Valencia smiled brightly, and then she went to the bathroom to take a bath.Xavier took his phone and dialed his grandfather’s number. When the call was connected, he said, “Good morning, Grandpa, are you well?”Grandpa Taylor was beaming with joy when he heard his grandson’s voice and replied, “Good morning my precious grandson, we are well. Thank you. How are you?”Xavier told him that he was well, and then he said, “Grandpa, Valencia told me that they attended her friend’s wedding in the USA.”Grandpa Taylor sneered, “The Moore family is playing us like a fiddle. Your mother-in-law just confirmed that they had been to England.She even gave us the name of her niece. Xavier,
At the Martins residence, August Martins was talking to his brother-in-law, Edwin Parker, on the phone, “Brother-in-law, please don’t forget to bring Aunt Rose and Bridgette with you.I understand they are not my sister’s favourite people, but I am fond of them. To tell you the truth, brother-in-law, there is something pushing me to have this birthday banquet for my daughter, as if I am bidding her farewell.”August was so shocked when he heard his brother-in-law’s words and replied, “Brother-in-law, please don’t scare me. Nothing is going to happen to your family.The Lord will keep you until you see your great-grandchildren. We will see you in two hours’ time.” Then they hung up.An elegant customized black Bentley SUV and a Silver Audi Q7 were parked in the driveway.Mr Martins called everyone to the living room for a prayer, and then they walked to the cars. Butler Bruce took the luggage bags from the helpers and put them in the SUV.Aiden gave him his suitcase as well. Mrs Martins
She walked to the piano and sat down. She smiled brightly at her father and said, "This song is dedicated to the beautiful soul. He has been with me through thick and thin and he has sacrificed a lot for me.I love you Daddy and I thank the Lord for blessing me with you. The name of the song is: 'You are my safe harbour.'Avery's fingertips danced on the keyboard, the enchanting melody was heard, and it was magical. The guests were overwhelmed with sweet emotions. It took their breath away and it stirred their souls.After Avery's performance, the venue became dead silent for a few seconds. Avery bowed and left the stage. Aunt Mia stood up and clapped her hands, and then the other guests came back to their senses.They stared at the beautiful girl with awe, and they gave her a standing ovation. Her father had tears in his eyes.She walked to her father and hugged him tightly. She smiled and wiped her father's tears and said, "You are my safe harbour, Daddy, and I love you pretty much.
Early on Sunday morning, Avery received a call from her best friend, Gabriella Stone. “Happy birthday my beautiful baby sister, may the good Lord guide you and protect you always. I love you pretty much.”Avery was so touched and replied, “Thank you so much, big sister. I miss you, when are you coming back?” Gabriella and her mother left before Christmas to visit her grandmother at Eshowe.Gabriella smiled and said, “We are coming back tomorrow and I can’t wait to see you. Tell me about young Mr Taylor. Is he handsome?”Avery giggled and replied, “Oh my, I haven’t seen anyone so handsome. Young Mr Taylor’s handsomeness is at another level. I just sent you his photo. Feast your eyes.” Then they hung up.At that moment, someone knocked on her door. She put on her gown, then she opened her door. She smiled brightly when she saw Aunt Bridgette and Grandma Rose outside her door. She asked them to come inside.Aunt Bridgette hugged her tightly and said, “Happy birthday, Sweetheart.” Avery s
Edwin looked at his sister coldly, but he took the envelope from her and asked, “Elizabeth, are you sure this gift is not for my niece?”Elizabeth smiled and replied, “Big brother, you are so funny. When did I acknowledge your niece as my daughter?” Lilly smiled brightly when she heard her aunt’s words.Mr Martins hugged his daughter to comfort her, but Avery smiled and said, “Don’t worry, Daddy. Aunt Elizabeth plays the role of a surrogate mother in my life. She doesn’t mean anything to me. Aunt Bridge is my real mother.”Her father heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that his lovely daughter was not upset. Then Hope and other helpers gave Avery the gifts.Avery smiled brightly at everyone and said, “I would like to thank the Lord for blessing me with another year. Also, for surrounding me with people who love me. I don’t have enough words to express my gratitude to the Lord.Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the generous presents you have given me. I love them. You have made
President Bennet looked at him annoyed and asked, "Why are you still standing here?" Henry Gibbs came back to his senses, then he walked out of the office and headed to the reception area.Henry Gibbs was stunned when he saw Miss Avery. He had never seen anyone so beautiful. How could his boss ignore this stunning face? His heart skipped a beat.He smiled and said, "Good day, Miss Avery, I am President Bennet's Executive Secretary, Henry Gibbs.The President is currently at a meeting. Before he left for the meeting, he asked me to take the tender document from you."Avery smiled brightly at Henry and asked, "Secretary Gibbs, didn't you say you are President Bennet's Executive Secretary? Why are you not at the meeting? Please take me to his office."Henry stammered, "The Pre-president is holding the meeting in his office. I was part of the meeting as well. He sent me to fetch the tender document from you."Avery smiled faintly and said, "I know that your boss is not at the meeting, but
Three months later, Avery visited her father at the Martins Group. She flashed her father a big smile, then she gave him an exquisite gold case. Her father took it and asked, "Did you buy me a necklace?"Avery smiled brightly and replied, "No, Daddy. This is the Longevity Health Supplement I produced. Please take one tablet per day."Then she gave her father five more gold cases and said, "I have prepared a Longevity Health Supplement for my grandpa, God grandpa, Uncle John, and your other two friends."Her father was over the moon. He opened the case. Sitting in an exquisite gold case were thirty heart-shaped pink pills. He smiled brightly and said, "Thank you, my precious daughter. Are your tablets on the market?"Avery shook her head and said, "Not yet, Daddy. I have produced 1000 tablets for now. I will produce more in the future. I am thinking of collaborating with the Forbes Group as soon as I have my laboratory."Her father nodded his head and replied, "I will bring back the Co
John's face was stern; he took his phone. He dialed his Executive Secretary's phone number. When it was connected, he said, "Hello Ian, please terminate all the contracts we have with the Moore Group and stop their ongoing projects.Also, contact the Logistics Director to cancel all trucks from delivering goods to Moore businesses."Ian Swift was puzzled because the Taylor and the Moore family were in-laws. He quickly performed his tasks efficiently.Also, he contacted their legal team to send a statement indicating that they were no longer Moore Group's business partner. That statement caused the Moore Group share price to plummet.At the Moore residence, Mr Moore and his wife were sitting in the living room shaken. His wife was crying in her husband's arms, "Hubby, I was so scared I thought our son-in-law would kill me.He didn't utter a word; he was looking at me with icy-cold eyes. Do you think Dr Morgan told the Taylor family about Valencia's sickness?"Her husband was so upset a
Valery approached her son-in-law smiling brightly and asked, "What is the matter, Son? Is everything alright at home?" She thought something bad had happened to her best friend, Caroline.It never crossed her mind that her son-in-law might be visiting them because of their granddaughter who they had abandoned. She was still holding a grudge against Valencia for asking her husband not to remarry.Mr Moore was standing behind his wife trembling. He had a bad feeling that he couldn't shake it. He was sure that his son-in-law had found out about their daughter's sickness.Since his daughter passed away, his son-in-law had always been respectful towards him.Xavier looked at his mother-in-law coldly, but he didn't utter a word. He walked to Wayne and said, "Please take Kent with you and bring Mrs Moore to my car."Wayne asked his fellow bodyguards to keep an eye on Mr Moore. Then they left for the hospital.Mrs Moore was so frightened; Xavier was sitting beside her with his eyes closed. Th
Xavier furrowed his beautiful eyebrows when he saw his late wife's name on the file. He opened it and started reading.Tears streamed down his handsome face when he saw that his late wife had been diagnosed with stomach cancer before they even got engaged, but she didn't tell him.He was reminded of Dr Lambert's words saying that his late wife was not shocked when she heard that there was something wrong in her stomach.Dr Morgan indicated in his notes that Valencia's parents took her to him for treatment when she was eighteen years old. Also, they were aware that Valencia's stomach cancer was in the advanced stage.Dr Morgan indicated that he told the Moore family that their daughter had one and a half years to live. Xavier was so upset; that the Moore family took him for a fool.How could they do that to him? They blamed him for their daughter's passing. They even asked for compensation, but they knew all along that their daughter was dying.He looked at his friend and said, "Thank
In the blink of an eye, it was the day of the conference. Dr Chase Forbes was sitting next to Dr Brian Morgan. He was an Oncologist. He was an easy-going person.He looked at Dr Forbes's name tag then he shook his hand and said, "My name is Brian Morgan, nice to meet you. Where are you from?"Chase smiled and replied, "My name is Chase Forbes, nice to meet you too. I am from South Africa at Umhlanga Rocks, and I specialize in children. Are you from around Dr Morgan?"Dr Morgan smiled broadly and replied, "I was born in South Africa at Ballito, but my parents emigrated when I was young. I am an Oncologist."Chase's eyes lit up when he heard that Dr Morgan was an Oncologist. He smiled and said, "Dr Morgan, do you mind if I have a word with you after the conference?"Dr Morgan replied, "Dr Forbes, my schedule is tight from Monday, I have scheduled surgery. I don't think I will be able to see you. Why don't we go to my surgery since we will be finishing early today?"Chase nodded his head
Four years had passed since Valencia passed away. Xavier had never looked at another woman again. He kept the promise he made to his late wife. He buried himself in work.On Friday at 5 pm, he bid goodbye to his Executive Secretary, Cole Knight, and left the office. His bodyguard, Wayne Butler, was waiting for him in the underground parking lot.Wayne greeted his boss with respect and opened the door for him. Then he went to the driver's side. Wayne drove the car to His Grace Hotel.When they arrived at His Grace Hotel, Xavier looked at his bodyguard and said, "Wayne, please fetch me tomorrow around 10 am." Then he walked into the hotel and pressed the 60th floor button.He walked to his Presidential suite. He took a quick shower and changed into navy pants and a white shirt.Last month he decided to stop wearing black clothes. He was mourning his wife in his heart. Then he headed to the private room to meet his friends.His friends were still bachelors. They were scared to commit aft
A few minutes later, Aiden looked at his mother coldly and walked to his father's car. When they arrived at the university, Avery was already there waiting for them. She was with Pastor Basil, the Shelton family, and Aunt Bridgette.Avery greeted everyone, then she walked to her brother and said, "Congratulations, big brother."Aiden smiled brightly and replied, "Thank you, baby sister. Congratulations on finishing your degree within three years. You made the Martins family proud."Pastor Basil was beaming with joy. He hugged August and said, "Congratulations, Son. My heart is full of gratitude to the Lord." Then he hugged Aiden and said, "Congratulations, my grandson." Aiden smiled and replied, "Thank you, Grandpa Basil."At 8:30 the doors were opened. The parents went to the balcony. Mrs Martins and Lily were sitting next to the Spencer family. The graduands were seated in allocated seats to ensure that they crossed the stage in the correct order.When it was Aiden's turn, the Facul
At the Martins mansion, August was in the living room with his wife talking. He looked at his wife and said, "I received the graduation ceremony dates for our children. They will be graduating on Saturday, the 15th of December.Aiden's graduation ceremony will be at 9 am and Avery's graduation ceremony will be at 2 pm. I was thinking since our children will be graduating on the same day. Why don't we have a combined graduation party?"Elizabeth was surprised to hear that Avery was graduating as well. Didn't she study medicine? She looked at her husband and said, "Please leave my son's graduation party to me.Do whatever you want at your daughter's graduation party. I will never allow her to steal my son's limelight."August was dumbfounded. He was hoping that for the first time his wife would put their differences aside and accompany him to celebrate their daughter's achievement.August looked at his wife with pleading eyes and said, "Elizabeth, our daughter needs your support. For on