Chapter 5

Valerie pov

Everyone one were in for a lot of surprises too day, especially Fiona and Charles my ex husband. Today, I would be called out as the daughter of Me Clark the richest man in the whole New York City.

I walked hand in hand to greet visitors who came in for my party. I met with Leo parents who received me like their daughter.

Leo family are the second riches family and both of us have been best of friends since we were born.

After greeting the guest, I made my way to my seat and was quite unfortunate that I had to set next to my ex husband and his ex lover. But then I had my best friend close to me too. My brother wasn’t here because he has many arrangements and has to come with dad.

The party began, I made my speech as the queen of jewelry industry and came back to my seat only to be met by a ridiculous look.

It was fun seeing Fiona angry and frustrated. She always thought she was much more better than me but now I’m sure she is beyond shocked.

“You know there’s no need pulling up an angry face right, it makes you look very old.” I whispered in her ears. Then I leaned back to see her expression and smiled.

“Let’s all rise and welcome Mr Clark, the richest man in the whole New York. The owner of The Clark group. Please around of applause as we welcome him.” The announcer said.

Immediately, my brother and Dad walked in together and the crowd began to cheer him. I did to, at that point I was happy and got up to cheer him only for Fiona to pull me back and pretended that I pushed her instead.

“What is wrong with you Fiona?” I asked.

“Ohhh, you pushed me instead and you’re asking what’s wrong with me?”

“My Charles, I hope you warn your fiancé and so tell her to stop behaving like a kid.”

“But she pushed me Charles.”

“Enough Fiona, I told you to behave.” Charles said.

“I’m glad you know that Fiona is at fault here.” Leo said.

With that been said, we all settled down and listened to my father’s speech.

“I’m happy to be invited to Valerie birthday party and after the break, I’ll be introducing my daughter to everyone here. She has been missing for three years and is finally back.”

The whole crowd began to scan around to see who in the crowd was Mr Clark daughter including Charles.

This made me smile as this would be the best regret of Mr Charles.

Leo decided to get both of us a drink and have few words with my brother. While I need to use the restroom.

“will you be fine Valerie?” Leo asked.

“Sure. I just need to use the restroom that’s all and I would be back.” I said with a reassuring smile.

We both parted ways and I went to the rest room. Coming out to check myself on the mirror, I found Charles standing by the door and I was startled.

“Don’t you seem to know the difference between the female or male toilet?” I asked and before I could say another word, Charles quickly pinned me to the wall.

“Let go of me.” I said.

“What kind of trick are you trying to pull up Valerie?”

“You have no right to question me neither touch me.” I said angrily. Just then Fiona walked in.

“I was… what the hell are you doing with Charles? Don’t you have shame?” She shouted out.

Before I could say anything she slapped me and began to drag me out of the restroom. I almost lost my balance.

“I’ll teach you a lesson that you won’t forget.” She said as she continued dragging me till we got to where people were.

“How dare you seduce my fiancé?” She said.

“I think your fiancé should be asked why he always follows me to the toilet every single time.”

“Liar. I saw you in his arms and you think I don’t know what your plan is?”

She tried to slap me again but I caught her hand and pushed her away from me.

“Who do you think you are to slap me?”

“I’m the daughter of the smith family and you over there, you’re nothing but a slut.” She said.

I began to laugh, I laughed soo hard that people thought I was mad. Who do you think you are?”

My brother quickly ran to my side and demanded what had happened and who was responsible.

“You don’t have to fight him brother.” I said before Ray could get a hold of Charles.

When everyone heard me call Ray brother, the seemed shocked and non of them really know I’m related to The Clark family.

“What is happening?” I heard my Dad ask.

“Dad, Valerie was slapped by this young man fiancé.” Ray said.

“I’m sorry sir but she…”

“How dare you lay a hand on my daughter?” My dad quickly asked.

“Daughter? Mr Clark I’m sure you are mistaken. She can’t be your daughter.” Fiona said.

I straightened up and walked closer to her.

“Why do you think I can’t be his daughter, huh?” I asked and she went speechless.

“I apologize to everyone here present, I didn’t mean to present my daughter in this manner but then I have to.” Dad began.

“For three years, my daughter left and now is back to take her place as the heiress of the Clark group.”

The crowd began to whisper l, some were shocked some were happy but nevertheless they were now aware about who I really was.

“Miss Valerie here is my daughter and I’m very proud of her and all she has accomplished.” Dad said as he pulled me closer to himself for a hug.

“I can’t believe this.” Charles said while Fiona opened her mouth in shock.

“Who let you in your man? And why do you keep pestering my daughter even after divorce?” Dad asked out loud that the crowd heard.

“Maybe he want her back for her money.” Someone in the crowd said loudly and and Charles bowed his head in shame.

I walked closer to him.

“For three years I secretly help you grow your business from nothin but all you did was punish me and asked for divorce when your ex lover came back.” I said with a smile even though I was pained.

He was speechless and couldn’t say a thing.

“I’ll like you to leave right now.” Leo said.

Fiona took Charles by the hand and turned to walk away but I pulled her back to give her few words.

“Get ready, I’ll make sure I humiliate you in every possible ways that you can’t imagine Fiona. And lastly,I know your little secret.” I said and gave her a pat in the back.