Marriage Bargain

RONALD POVThe family gathered in the mourning hall where all the guests were as we got notified that Father's lawyer had some information to relay to the family privately.The Hoffmans sat down in the private room quietly ready to hear what father's lawyer has to say. The lawyer cleared his throat “Mr Hoffman left a will detailing his assets, properties and share with a suspensive condition.His will is as follows: “I leave my mansion and cash to be donated to Home orphanage” The lawyer paused for a while adjust his glasses “I also will all the Empire business and affiliate and shares to a designated legatee.The designated legatee is Ronald Hoffman” My eyes widened when I heard my name mentioned.Shock written all over my face.“Why?”I said with a low tone at no one in particular, staring at Father's picture.The lawyer continued “The condition attached to this will is that Mr Ronald Hoffman can only have access to this inheritance if he gets married within one month, unable to c

RONALD'S POVI sat in front of my computer, typing away at the screen when my phone rang,without glancing at the phone screen I picked the call. “Hello,”I said hoarsely, my eyes still on my computer screen“Let's meet.We need to talk," A feminine voice said across the phone.I paused looking at the strange number that called then my mind drifted to the previous day.“Aghh, it slipped my mind,I almost forgot I had a deadline. I guess I can't get used to this," I sighed, realization dawned on me .I swiftly put on my suit that had been laying on the couch. I picked my phone to send a text to her “Let's meet at Daily Grind”Daily grind is a coffee shop that sells the best brewed coffee in the area,just a few blocks from my office. I quickly reserved a private room for the meeting.I checked my golden wristwatch at intervals waiting for Emily,after some time she arrived at Daily grind looking stressed.“I'm so sorry for being late,got into traffic,” she apologized, removing some strand

RONALD'S POV Dinner was set and I was waiting for Emily's arrival but she seems to be taking long. I decided to reach her on phone but it was going on voicemail. ‘I hope she gets here safely,' I said under my breath . I walked down to the mansion hallway where series of arts where hung.I dailed Emily's number again and it finally went through. “ Gringgg,” a phone rang in the distance ‘ That sounds like a phone ringing tone. I think she is here already' I made a mental note tracing the ringing tone to the other side of the hallway. “Emily, is that you?” A voice echoed in the hallway as I approached but there was no response from the other end . That sounds like Ethan. He must be here for the dinner.I was against inviting those who are not relatives to this dinner but my stepmom won't agree. ‘How does Ethan know Emily by the way?’ I said in my thoughts as I approached them. “Babe, you are here.” I said smiling , closing the distance between us, placing my hand on the sma

RONALD POV“ Boss,you have to see this,” Leila said,hastening her steps towards me as I entered my office.“ What's the problem?” I asked, tapping the table. Last night was exhausting for me and now there is another issue to deal with.“ The board of directors seem to be rebelling,sir,” Lillian said, showing me the latest update on her laptop.“ Rebelling?” I said with raised eyebrows.“70% of the board of directors are opposing you for being the next chairman — .”“What's the cause of this opposition?” I asked, removing my tie. It's suffocating.“Your Uncle ,Luke Hoffman.” She replied“ He is making his move already,” I said, smirking.“ Get the meeting room set,get the directors on board and put a call across to my lawyer ,” I ordered.“ Okay Boss,” she said, turning to get straight to work.The meeting lasted for hours,I was able to convince the directors so that I could buy more time. I stretched my arms , relaxing in my chair. My eyes were heavy, I can't afford to sleep now.“M

RONALD POV “How is the wedding preparation?” Colin asked, sipping his wine as we sat in a private bar,one of the subsidiaries of Hoffmans Empire.“It's being taken care of ,” I said, rubbing my temple.“That’s nice. You know you can always call me if you need my help for the preparation,” “ Thanks,Man.” I said“It amazes me that you are the one getting married first,” he said, smiling.“ You should. Stop playing around and get married too,” I said, countering him.“ Look who's talking,” he scoffed. “Last two weeks you were here saying “‘dating is a waste of time,’ he added, mimicking me .We always banter like this when we come together. Colin always wins when we are at it. I love him for being friends with me despite how stoic I am. He is the only one I'm free around.“Go get yourself a girl,Man.”I said, teasing him.“ I'm yet to find the right girl. I want to marry a girl I love,” he said ,his eyes narrowed.“How you still going on blind dates?” I said, sipping my non- alcoholic w