Amelia and Mr CEO

Meanwhile, at Miller's villa, a blonde-haired lady dressed in expensive attire was sitting on the couch, sipping her juice. Richard was sitting on the other couch opposite the lady. “She has a child, Mom.”

Looking up with shock written all over the face, Lady Miller gasped. “What? Amelia is married? She has a child?”

“Based on our investigation, the father of the child is unknown. We're guessing she had the child out of wedlock” One of the men wearing a suit explained.

“Oh, poor thing. She must be going through a lot. Having a child out of wedlock at such a young age” Lady Miller shook her head. She felt guilty because she knew the girl had been very nice to her. If not for Amelia Rodriguez, she would have long-lost her life.

With that, she turned her gaze to Richard, whose eyes were fixed on the cell phone he was operating. “Hey Richard! Are you really listening?”

“Huh?” Richard raised his brows.

“Don't tell me you're not listening. Look, Richard, you have to get married to Amelia. That way, you can take good care of her.” The lady replied.

Richard exhaled deeply and said. “Mom, Amelia keeps refusing our offer. Maybe she…”

“Oh Richard! Did you know that Amelia is a single mother? She has been taking care of her child all alone. This is the least you can do to someone who is the reason I'm still breathing today. Please, you have to marry her” 

Richard stared at his mother speechlessly, shocked by her suggestion. He had thought that she would give up on the issue, but it turned out she's more determined.

“Mom, I don't have to marry her. I'm grateful to her for saving your life, but we could repay her in any other way” He calmly said, hoping that his mother would come around.

Upon hearing that, Lady Miller threw a deadly glare on Richard. “Hell no! You don't know what she went through that fateful day just to save me. She went through thick and thin, and even missed her opportunity of getting into Harvard, her dream university just for me. She was supposed to take the entrance exam that day. The least you can do is to take care of her and her child”.

Richard frowned. He didn't think it was a good idea to get into a loveless marriage, but there was no way he could turn his mother down. 

“Fine, I'll marry her” He mumbled.

Then, he thought of Emma. The woman he had defiled five years ago. Someone who he would never abandon because of the terrible things he did to her. He wouldn't dare tell his mother about her if he doesn't want things to get complicated.

“Amelia has a child” He countered.

Lady Miller nodded her head in agreement, and said. “I know that. He's about four years old. Such an adorable child. You have to take them both in”.

On hearing that, Richard scoffed and thought to himself. “Is this some kind of buy one, get one free. Ridiculous!”.

In a few days, Amelia and the little one walked into the school compound together. She's resuming work today, and had to enroll him into kindergarten. The little man was so interested in everything he was seeing, and couldn't help but chuckle.

“Is he your son? He's so handsome. Such a good-looking child.” A parent commented, and Amelia smiled.

She was always happy each time her child was complimented. 

At Miller's company, Amelia came to work on the first day. As a designer selected exclusively by the designing company, she enjoyed many perks. She had a well-furnished office, and an assistant as well. Amelia was still checking out her office when her assistant Naomi walked in with a cup of coffee.

“Hi Miss Rodriguez. Here's your coffee”. 

With a smile, Amelia responded. “There's no need to be so formal. You can call me Amelia. Thanks for the coffee”.

“Sure. Meanwhile, you have a meeting with the executive by 2pm. The CEO himself will be there” Naomi said, flipping the pages of the file she was holding.

“Alright”.

At 2pm, Amelia was already seated in the meeting room. There were many executive members present at the meeting ground. In less than ten minutes, it was announced that the CEO had arrived.

“Let me introduce the CEO of Miller's exclusive designing company, Mr. Richard Miller” His secretary announced as they applauded him.

Amelia instantly raised her head, and stared at the man in question, who happened to be looking at her too.

“He's the CEO? He's so young. I thought it was someone older. I hope this will be the last offer of help I'll get from the Miller family. It's enough that they helped me get my dream job”.

“Let's start the meeting, please” Richard calmly said, and sat down.

The women in the meeting room couldn't stop sparing glances at Richard, as he was so handsome and charming— except Amelia.

As soon as the meeting ended, Amelia left the conference room immediately. She was still arranging some designs when she heard a faint knock on her door. “Come in”.

The door was creaked open, and the CEO walked in. Taking off her glasses, Amelia raised her brows at him. “Good day. To what do I owe this visit, please?”

“We have to talk, Amelia” Richard snapped.

“Is this about work? I can only talk about work now” Amelia replied, formally.

“You know what I'm talking about. You saved my mother a few years ago. I'm yet to thank you for that”.

Amelia smiled faintly. “There'll be no need. I'm more than grateful to have this job, and I promise to do my best”.

“Listen, I heard you have a son. If you want I can raise him with you, and take care of him” Richard said with his eyes narrowed.

Amelia quickly raised her head, and stared at the man standing in front of her. For a second, she thought that her son actually looks a lot like him— so much like him, actually.

“Weird!”

“I don't need you or anyone else to help me take care of my child” Amelia refuted.