3 Weeks Later
“Congratulations, ma’am,” “Congratulations ma’am Camille,” Camille had a warm smile on her lips, she welcomed and appreciated the congratulatory messages people has been giving her. Camille looked so different, she was putting in a black blazer suit, matching it with a red stiletto heels, she looked so beautiful. “When does this end?” Camille whispered to the lady beside her, the new secretary assigned to her. “In an hour time,”Kate replied glancing at her wristwatch while Camille had a pout on, getting bored with the whole thing. “We meet again,”She suddenly heard a familiar masculine voice, she lifted her face, her eyes scrutinized the figure. It’s the man that helped her that day, what was he doing here? She blinked her eyes, “You-” “Oh wow, I’m glad you remembered me. You left in such a hurry that day, who would have thought I’d meet you here?” The man said and Camille cleared her throat. “Xavier Huston. Number one top list of the first Trillionaire on the world top chart, he’s from-” Kate whispered into Camille’s ear but Xavier’s glare made Kate stop. “Allow me to introduce myself, I go by the name Xavier Huston. What’s yours?” Xavier asked bringing his hand forward for an handshake which Camille took. “I’m sorry about the other day, I’m Camille, Camille Sylvia Guevara.” Like Camille’s soft voice sink deeply into Xavier’s head, he didn’t let go of her hand as they both stared at each other, lost. Camille didn’t take a good look at him the other day but now, he looked so different and handsome. His deep grey colored eyes matches his well arranged brown eye brows, his lips did justice ny being pouty and pink… ‘What am I thinking!’ Camille snapped out of it and withdrew her hand. “Did you come for the inauguration? My Daddy didn’t mention the Huston coming,” Camille asked instead while Xavier shrug his shoulders. “No, though I heard about Leonard’s daughter inauguration. I never imagined it would be you until I came to check something in the area and then, I strolled down this hall and lo and behold, I saw your face from afar,” He explained calmly He suddenly chuckles, “And there’s no way I won’t recognize your face after that incident. You’re hard to forget,” He added making Camille’s cheeks flustered. She shook it off immediately, ‘this is not the time to fall for some sort of guy! Not after Diego did me dirt!” Camille cautioned herself. “Once again, I’m sorry for the other day-” Camille rambled but stopped mid-way when Kate whispered something into her ear. A smile appeared on her lips then she turned back to Xavier who was still standing, “I’m sorry Mr Xavier, I have to go, we will see some other time,” Camille said and with that she walked away with Kate following behind. Xavier stood still, “Sure, we will surely meet again,” He whispered to himself as rub his lower lips seductively. “Sir! I’ve been searching g for you, the business partner has arrived, they’re at the third floor,” Mike, Xavier’s assistant called after him. Xavier adjusted his suit, “Mike? Find out more about Leonard’s daughter,” He instructed while Mike furrows his brows. “Why? I don’t think we have any business with the Guevara….” Mike kept quiet instantly when he saw the deadly gaze Xavier gave to him. “I’m taking an interest in one of the Guevara, do you have a problem with that?” He glowered while Mike lowered his head in an instant. “I’m sorry about that,” Mike apologized Then Xavier suddenly scoffed, “Even if you do have a problem with that, does it look like I care? Helll no. Don’t be a fool! ” He fired at him while Mike nod. “Find everything about her, down to the lingerie she wears!” Xavier added taking the lead back to the third floor. [QUEEN’s VILLA- The Rodrigo company ] “What did you mean?! What did you mean you lost our very last chance! Are you daft?!” Diego yelled at his staffs, his office in a dismay, his tie has loosen and even his hair has scattered. “We are sorry, We thought we were buying them to our side until the Huston Elite took the lead, they gave them huge profits,” One his staff said and Diego’s eyes narrowed. “Huston? Isn’t that Xavier? Shit! You lost to Xavier again?! We will be bankrupt before you know it!” Diego bellowed and slam his fist on the table. Xavier Huston has been his rival since day one, they aren’t in good terms. Diego hates the fact that the Huston is richer than them. “Sir,,” someone interrupted them, “A letter came from the Guevaras” The lady announced and the look on Diego’s face changed. His eyebrows rose and his eyes lit up, he’s been trying to get to the Guevara for a very long time, finally! “What did it say?” He asked taking the letter from her, he opened it. “ You’re invited to Sylvia C Guevara ’s Welcome Party?” He read out. “He has found his daughter? Wow,” He added. A petty smirk appeared on his lips, “I can’t believe I’m invited to this party! An opportunity I must not miss! I must get the Guevara investment into my company!” He exclaimed loudly looking at the letter with great ecstasy.(The Welcome party- Guevara House) Camille’s hair was packed in a messy bun, a light makeup on her face and the dress she wore screamed wealth. “I look so beautiful, isn’t it? Tsk. Tonight, I strike,” She mumbled under her breathe as she stare at the mirror blandly. “Did you made sure Diego Rodrigo is attending?” Camille asked Kate who was standing at the door way.“Yes ma’am, I made sure of that.” Kate replied.Camille looked at the mirror with a icy smile, “I smell nothing but humiliation tonight,” She mumbled Leonard walked in, “Daughter, You look absolutely gorgeous tonight. Come, let’s get to the party already,” Lenard said while Camille held his hand.“Kate? Get the car ready,” Leonard instructed and went ahead to do as told. A white limousine stopped at their front, the chauffeur came down to help the both of them open the door, Camille got in followed by her father. Few minutes later, the limousine stopped at the event. Camille got down with her hand between Leonard’s
An Hour LaterLeonard raised a glass, “To all that came to celebrate my daughter, continue to support her as she embark her journey in the world of CEOs” He said while Camille smiled looking at Tiana and Diego.No one need to tell her, they were both shocked to teeth. ‘It’s just getting started’ Camille thought. The party ended right after the toast, Diego and Tiana were already leaving the party when Camille stopped them. “It was a pleasure having to you here tonight, Mr Diego,” Camille told him, Diego balled his fist, he bite his lower lips.“Camille-” “I don’t think we are close enough for you to use informal words for me, please add Ms.” Camille cut him off abruptly, her lips drawn a smirk, she was giving them a taste of their medicine.“You-”“Tiana, stop being forward like a frog! I’m not talking to you,” Camille snapped making Tiana fume in anger. If only her fuming could swallow Camille up it would have but what choice does she has? Camille has the upper hand now.“Camille
NEXT MORNING- The Rodrigos Mansion.Author’s POV“Hello house! Guess who’s back from the vacation!” Shania exclaimed as she walked into the house woth lot of luggage, Tiana came down to welcome her with a faint smile, Shania noticed that.They both sat on one of the couch at the living room, “What’s wrong my dear? Why is your face so down and gloomy?” Shania asked holding her hands with so much care, Tiana pout.“Mother, you wouldn’t believe the type of humiliation we faced at the last night party,” Tiana said, her voice breaking.“At the Guevara’s? Who dare humiliate my daughter in law? How dare them!” Shania snapped while Tiana pressed her lips against each other Tiana scoffed, “You wouldn’t believe who Leonard’s lost Daughter is? “ She asked while Shania wondered in curiosity.“Who?”“Camille! That dumbass!” Tiana announced while Shania had a re-think about what Tiana had just said. “W-who..? Wait, are you talking about that lowlife-”“She’s not longer a lowlife, She’s the only
Camille’s POVWe both stare at each other for a while, the only reason I was staring at him was how he got into our house… what am I even saying? Who doesn’t want a zillionaire in their house? Of course Daddy would make all things possible for him to be here,“There you’re darling,” Daddy chirped in breaking the silence within, I shifted my gaze back to Daddy’s, with a questioning look.Daddy understood my facial, he simply smile, “Meet Xavier, The only son of Huston,” Dad introduced.“I already met your daughter. At her inauguration last few weeks, Camille Sylvia Guevara, isn’t it?” Xavier said while Daddy smiled.“Yes I guess,” I hummed.“Oh really? That’s great then. Hm, Xavier? Why don’t you take this opportunity to tell the secrets of your wealth to my daughter? You know, she’s just beginning to take a step,” Daddy suggested while I squeezed my face.I’d be lying if I tell you I don’t know what daddy is trying to do here. Hell no, I don’t want a matchmaker. “I’d love to,”Xavier
Xavier’s POV We froze on the spot, the hot coffe on my back hurts like shit but I must take it in if I want to win this pretty lady’s heart. “A-are you okay?” I finally voice out after taking a look at her well curved lips.If only, if only I could take those pouty lips into my mouth. She released herself from my grip, I could see her face flush red, wait, is she blushing? Damn, I won there, hehe.“Oh my goodness! I’m really sorry Mr Xavier! I-” The lady that spilled the coffee fell on her knees, her eyes dropping tears.“No, no, it’s not any one’s fault. You both didn’t see it coming,” I implored while Camille looked at my back, she bit her lower lips feeling bad.Yeah, I can’t lie but I love the look on her face.“A-re you fine? Does it hurt a lot? Why did you get in the way huh?” She asked worriedly taking a look at the bruises.You don’t have to ask baby girl, it hurts like hell and I can’t believe I’m doing this just to get a lady’s attention.Xavier? You’re nothing but a dumba
Diego let out a scream immediately the call dropped, Tiana moved closer to him. “What’s wrong? What did Ethan say?” She asked curiously while Diego folded his hand into a fist.“They’re dismissing me as the CEO! I knew this was going to happen!” Diego screamed out while Tiana gasped.“W-what are you going to do now? It’s your company! You can’t lose it to someone else!” Tiana exclaimed and without thinking twice, Diego dashed out of her room. “Where are you going?” Tiana called after him but he had already grab his car keys and left the house.Tiana bit her fingers, “I bet he’s going to meet Camille!” She shutters slamming her butt on the bed angrily.Diego stopped his car at the front of the Guevara’s Villa, Tiana was right. He’s coming to the Guevara for help.“Please I’m here to see Leonard Guevara. Is he home?” He asked the guards at the entrance.“Do you have an appointment with him?” They asked but he shook his head.“I’m sorry but Mr Leonard isn’t at home at the moment, come b
Author’s POV.Diego felt his heart sting. His face was plain, probably he didn’t hear Camille well? “You can’t do this Camille,” He protested while Camille snarled.“If you’re not comfortable with it, you can get the fuck out of this place. I’m in no good mood to entertain you with jokes,” Camille snapped while Diego folded his hand that has turned into a fist.If he had the opportunity he would have punched Camille on her face but hell no!He gritted his teeth instead, “That’s never going to happen Camille, you can’t take my company!” He mumbled through gritted teeth, he grab his car keys and stormed out of the Guevara’s premises.Camille still stood at the guest room, “You haven’t learnt your lessons Diego, I must make you learn,” She muttered softly then picked up her phone, dialed a number.Diego drove roughly back into his house, his breathe getting heavy and his forehead bringing out beads of sweats. Tiana who was standing at the entrance ran to him, “what did she say? Is she g
Camille’s POV“Does anyone has a problem with the Guevara trying to acquire the company? If anyone is uncomfortable about it please speak up,” I clarified and Tiana came forward.Yeah, I know she’s gonna to the talking. I’m fully prepared for her ass.“If you think you can just buy the company anyhow you like, in your dreams! Diego used his might to build this company with his grandma! How dare you shamelessly try to take it from him!” Tiana snapped and I chuckle. Is she trying to lecture me about shame? Then what should I call her? “That’s so rich coming from someone her father transferred her shares to me earlier today,” I announced and she squinted her eyes, taken aback by the news she had just heard.“W-what..”I gasped in sarcasm, “Seems like Tiana Shawn has lost her ability to blabber, isn’t it? Didn’t your ‘father’ informed you before coming here?” I fired at her, she was fuming with anger within herself but do I care?I still remember it vividly how she kick my tummy that da
Camille’s POVI was so curious when I saw Xavier entering the building, I walked out of my office to check why he’s here, ‘That guy! Is he here to see me?’ I mumbled under my breathe, stepped into the elevator.I was already reaching the lobby when I started hearing voice but it wasn’t just voices but familiar ones, isn’t that Xavier’s voice?When I finally reached the lobby I saw Diego and Xavier at each other’s throat, “What the hell is happening here!” I came in between them, they both stopped and Xavier left Diego’s collar.I scoffed with a waggled eyebrows, “Follow me. The both of you!” I ordered through gritted teeth, the both of them snarled at each other and followed me.What audacity! How dare them quarrel in my company!We reached my office, they both came in and I shot the both of them a glance, “Can one of explain the meaning of what I saw at the lobby?” I questioned while the both of them grumbled.None of them is willing to speak, wait are they waiting for each other to
Camille’s POV“Just get up Diego,” I glowered as I made advance to the door but he hold onto my leg.“Please,, please Camille. Help me,” He cried and I struggled to free myself from his grip, Kate wanted to help but I stopped her.“Okay. Just let go of my leg!” I snapped and he let it go immediately, “I’m only going to help you with that offer. I will let you be a mere employee in this company, a team leader at the very least,”I said to him and I saw his face fell.“Are you going to refuse like you did before? Then, there’s nothing I can do to help you if you don’t take the offer now, I’m being nice here, Diego,” I seethed.I heard him sigh, “Ohh, okay,” He mumbled and with that I walked out of the room leaving him to wail“What’s my schedule for the week?” I asked Kate as soon as she head to the office.“Meeting with the marketing team. Mr Sean wants a consultation for his upcoming fashion week and lastly the company’s dinner by 8,” Kate listed it and I scoffed.“Take out the company
Camille’s POV“Does anyone has a problem with the Guevara trying to acquire the company? If anyone is uncomfortable about it please speak up,” I clarified and Tiana came forward.Yeah, I know she’s gonna to the talking. I’m fully prepared for her ass.“If you think you can just buy the company anyhow you like, in your dreams! Diego used his might to build this company with his grandma! How dare you shamelessly try to take it from him!” Tiana snapped and I chuckle. Is she trying to lecture me about shame? Then what should I call her? “That’s so rich coming from someone her father transferred her shares to me earlier today,” I announced and she squinted her eyes, taken aback by the news she had just heard.“W-what..”I gasped in sarcasm, “Seems like Tiana Shawn has lost her ability to blabber, isn’t it? Didn’t your ‘father’ informed you before coming here?” I fired at her, she was fuming with anger within herself but do I care?I still remember it vividly how she kick my tummy that da
Author’s POV.Diego felt his heart sting. His face was plain, probably he didn’t hear Camille well? “You can’t do this Camille,” He protested while Camille snarled.“If you’re not comfortable with it, you can get the fuck out of this place. I’m in no good mood to entertain you with jokes,” Camille snapped while Diego folded his hand that has turned into a fist.If he had the opportunity he would have punched Camille on her face but hell no!He gritted his teeth instead, “That’s never going to happen Camille, you can’t take my company!” He mumbled through gritted teeth, he grab his car keys and stormed out of the Guevara’s premises.Camille still stood at the guest room, “You haven’t learnt your lessons Diego, I must make you learn,” She muttered softly then picked up her phone, dialed a number.Diego drove roughly back into his house, his breathe getting heavy and his forehead bringing out beads of sweats. Tiana who was standing at the entrance ran to him, “what did she say? Is she g
Diego let out a scream immediately the call dropped, Tiana moved closer to him. “What’s wrong? What did Ethan say?” She asked curiously while Diego folded his hand into a fist.“They’re dismissing me as the CEO! I knew this was going to happen!” Diego screamed out while Tiana gasped.“W-what are you going to do now? It’s your company! You can’t lose it to someone else!” Tiana exclaimed and without thinking twice, Diego dashed out of her room. “Where are you going?” Tiana called after him but he had already grab his car keys and left the house.Tiana bit her fingers, “I bet he’s going to meet Camille!” She shutters slamming her butt on the bed angrily.Diego stopped his car at the front of the Guevara’s Villa, Tiana was right. He’s coming to the Guevara for help.“Please I’m here to see Leonard Guevara. Is he home?” He asked the guards at the entrance.“Do you have an appointment with him?” They asked but he shook his head.“I’m sorry but Mr Leonard isn’t at home at the moment, come b
Xavier’s POV We froze on the spot, the hot coffe on my back hurts like shit but I must take it in if I want to win this pretty lady’s heart. “A-are you okay?” I finally voice out after taking a look at her well curved lips.If only, if only I could take those pouty lips into my mouth. She released herself from my grip, I could see her face flush red, wait, is she blushing? Damn, I won there, hehe.“Oh my goodness! I’m really sorry Mr Xavier! I-” The lady that spilled the coffee fell on her knees, her eyes dropping tears.“No, no, it’s not any one’s fault. You both didn’t see it coming,” I implored while Camille looked at my back, she bit her lower lips feeling bad.Yeah, I can’t lie but I love the look on her face.“A-re you fine? Does it hurt a lot? Why did you get in the way huh?” She asked worriedly taking a look at the bruises.You don’t have to ask baby girl, it hurts like hell and I can’t believe I’m doing this just to get a lady’s attention.Xavier? You’re nothing but a dumba
Camille’s POVWe both stare at each other for a while, the only reason I was staring at him was how he got into our house… what am I even saying? Who doesn’t want a zillionaire in their house? Of course Daddy would make all things possible for him to be here,“There you’re darling,” Daddy chirped in breaking the silence within, I shifted my gaze back to Daddy’s, with a questioning look.Daddy understood my facial, he simply smile, “Meet Xavier, The only son of Huston,” Dad introduced.“I already met your daughter. At her inauguration last few weeks, Camille Sylvia Guevara, isn’t it?” Xavier said while Daddy smiled.“Yes I guess,” I hummed.“Oh really? That’s great then. Hm, Xavier? Why don’t you take this opportunity to tell the secrets of your wealth to my daughter? You know, she’s just beginning to take a step,” Daddy suggested while I squeezed my face.I’d be lying if I tell you I don’t know what daddy is trying to do here. Hell no, I don’t want a matchmaker. “I’d love to,”Xavier
NEXT MORNING- The Rodrigos Mansion.Author’s POV“Hello house! Guess who’s back from the vacation!” Shania exclaimed as she walked into the house woth lot of luggage, Tiana came down to welcome her with a faint smile, Shania noticed that.They both sat on one of the couch at the living room, “What’s wrong my dear? Why is your face so down and gloomy?” Shania asked holding her hands with so much care, Tiana pout.“Mother, you wouldn’t believe the type of humiliation we faced at the last night party,” Tiana said, her voice breaking.“At the Guevara’s? Who dare humiliate my daughter in law? How dare them!” Shania snapped while Tiana pressed her lips against each other Tiana scoffed, “You wouldn’t believe who Leonard’s lost Daughter is? “ She asked while Shania wondered in curiosity.“Who?”“Camille! That dumbass!” Tiana announced while Shania had a re-think about what Tiana had just said. “W-who..? Wait, are you talking about that lowlife-”“She’s not longer a lowlife, She’s the only
An Hour LaterLeonard raised a glass, “To all that came to celebrate my daughter, continue to support her as she embark her journey in the world of CEOs” He said while Camille smiled looking at Tiana and Diego.No one need to tell her, they were both shocked to teeth. ‘It’s just getting started’ Camille thought. The party ended right after the toast, Diego and Tiana were already leaving the party when Camille stopped them. “It was a pleasure having to you here tonight, Mr Diego,” Camille told him, Diego balled his fist, he bite his lower lips.“Camille-” “I don’t think we are close enough for you to use informal words for me, please add Ms.” Camille cut him off abruptly, her lips drawn a smirk, she was giving them a taste of their medicine.“You-”“Tiana, stop being forward like a frog! I’m not talking to you,” Camille snapped making Tiana fume in anger. If only her fuming could swallow Camille up it would have but what choice does she has? Camille has the upper hand now.“Camille