chapter 6 : Exposing his shabby dealings

Benjamin entered the bar and sat a few seats away from Sonia. Watching her alone lessened the burden in his heart as he tried to pinpoint the difference between his fiancée and the lady before him.

As if feeling the stare directed at her, Sonia turned towards his direction and was met with the back view of the waitress who was currently taking his order.

Her attention was shifted back to the dancing floor as a familiar tune played out from the loudspeaker. It was her only song before her rebirth. It portrayed her loneliness, wants and most, especially her yearn for freedom.

A tear subconsciously slid down her cheeks as she quickly cleaned it up. Funny how she got the freedom she wanted, but not in the way she could ever think of.

Her mind drifted off to Benjamin. She never wanted to release the song, but Benjamin persuaded her to which she was grateful for. She would have probably been regretting it if she didn't have anything to show that she once lived as Anna.

“Another bottle of Americano please,” she said to the waitress, who looked at her before averting her glance to the empty bottles on the table. She shook her head and proceeded to get her order.

Benjamin remained seated as he watched her empty bottles after bottles. He wasn't bothered about her getting drunk as he knew she had a high tolerance for alcohol and also her getting drunk would be to his own advantage.

He only stood up when he saw her attempting to leave and followed behind her closely.

Sonia staggered out of the bar as she made her way home. She was already feeling dizzy and knew when to stop. If it were her previous body, those few bottles were nothing to her.

In her drunken state, she was still able to realize that she was being followed. Her years of training made her alert even to the tiniest details.

“Are you itching for a beating? Leave quickly while I'm being nice.” she said as she turned, pointing to corners behind her.

The force she used in turning made her dizzy as she grabbed the tree beside her for support before bleaching loudly.

She continued her journey home as she ignored the other party stalking her.

Benjamin trailed behind her and only stopped after ensuring she got home safely. He fetched his phone from his pocket and placed a call across to his driver.

*******

Sonia woke up with a throbbing migraine, luckily for her, she wasn't having a hangover which could have complicated her migraine.

She got down from the bed and did some pushups. Her current body was chubby, and she needed to attain a perfect figure as she knew the road ahead would be strenuous.

Sonia descends the stairs dressed in a corporate outfit. She heaved a sigh of relief when she saw Laura in the kitchen. She would rather not leave in a taxi as she feared she could end up being coiled by Benjamin.

“We're leaving together. You should hasten up with whatever you're doing.”

Laura's face turned red when she heard her and her hold on the mug tighten.

Sonia saw her expression and said smugly, “You don't want to leave with me? You should hand over the key then, after all it irks me to breathe the same air as you as I feel like strangling you every minute we spend together.” she said matter of fact, not hiding her hatred towards her.

Laura was pushed to her limit when she heard her. She had always been the one intimidating her, where did this outspoken personality come from?

“Seems your brain has been formatted after spending months in the hospital, and you have probably forgotten your place in this family,” she said with annoyance as she smashed the mug against the wall behind Sonia.

Sonia, who was standing opposite her, didn't flinch when she saw her action and the mug flew by her with a little margin.

“You're the family outcast and nothing but a waste. You should know your place or else….” she left her words hanging. Her unsaid words conveyed the hatred in her eyes.

“Lateness isn't my forte, don't keep me waiting.” Sonia said, moving out of the kitchen and was met with Benita's murderous glances. She was obviously attracted by the sound of the shattered mug.

Sonia ignored her as she exited the room. She had extracted quite an effort to exchange words with Laura, and her migraine was already increasing and didn't want to add Benita's trouble to it.

The ride to the office was silent with Laura behind the wheel and Sonia sitting behind scrolling leisurely through her phone. She looked like a typical spoiled princess, which intensified Laura's anger.

“Thanks for the ride, but you shouldn't come in looking that way. You will end up jinxing the workers with bad luck.” Sonia gave her sisterly advice as she exited the vehicle.

Sonia walked into the company with shoulders raised as she got curious and murderous glances from the workers. Her little show yesterday had spread among the workers, and she was satisfied with the impression.

She moved straight to accountant Zion's office as she gathered all the files on his table into a paper box and threw his name tag directly into the trash can before sitting on his seat.

She entered into a work mode as she focused on the company's data. This was the scene accountant Zion walked into.

“What the hell is this supposed to mean?” he asked with anger as he clenched his fist in annoyance. All his previous fears were gone after getting reassuring words from his sister.

Sonia, who was focused on the system before her, raised her head up after being distracted by the accountant and casually glanced at her wristwatch before returning her attention to the system.

Her actions were clear to accountant Zion. This little brat was judging his punctuality! Just who did she think she was?

“I have had enough of your stupidity. You should leave while I'm being nice.”

Sonia stood up like an obedient mouse as she moved to the printing machine, gathering the stack of papers she just printed out.

“Savor your last moment in the office and say your final goodbye.” Sonia said to him as she clutched her handbag, walking past him with the paper.

Accountant Zion couldn't help but turn and watch her retreating figure. He felt intimidated by her overbearing aura. She couldn't obtain his secret files, right?

Sonia left accountant Zion office in lifted spirits after getting the board secretary to set a meeting in thirty minutes time. She went to the company's cafeteria for a cup of coffee as she arranged the files with her.

She left the cafeteria and headed to the boardroom. The board secretary wouldn't have agreed to her request under normal circumstances, but he was powerless after Sonia reminded him that she was working with her grandfather's permission.

Sonia walked into the boardroom and the anger on the board members' faces couldn't be conceded after being informed that she was the one who had mobilized the meeting.

Sonia walked to the empty seat in the room. Seems her appearance yesterday had made them provide an additional seat.

“Good day to you all. I won't bleat about the bush and go straight to the point.” she said, drawing their attention to her. Once the room became silent, she continued her speech.

“I appreciate those who have worked diligently to bring this company to where it's today. Williams cooperation appreciates your perseverance and effort.” she said as her eyes scanned the restless eyes who seemed less interested in her appeal.

“However, some weeds have grown in the company, especially since my mother's disappearance, spoiling your hard work.”

Accountant Zion, who had maintained maximum composure, shifts uncomfortably in his seat. Why did he feel as if he won't be able to refute her next word? As long as he knows, he wasn't the only one with shabby dealings in the company, so why does it feel like she's targeting him.

Picking the stack of papers, she handed it to the secretary and had her distribute it among everyone before continuing her monologue.

Everyone's expression was masked with shock as they went through the papers. It contained a detailed analysis of the company's progress and how much had been looted over the years.

“Nonsense!” Accountant Zion spoke up with rage as he hit his fist on the table. “How dare you defame me. I have done nothing other than work for this company's growth. I won't allow a retard like you to talk down on my efforts.” he added with rage as he placed a call across to the security.

Accountant Zion looked at everyone's faces, his little display was nothing compared to the glaring evidence before them. Even Mr Knight, who had defended him previously, buried his head in the paper.

Before the security arrived, the police who were already on standby burst into the room and surrounded them, dragging accountant Zion out of the room.

“He isn't the only weed in the company, but he will serve as a warning to others who are his allies. I will implore you to hand over the company's properties with you all, or you will end up like him.” she added in a calm voice.

Her voice carries an underlying threat which sends shivers down their Spain.

“How sure are you that you'll be able to manage his position?” One of the board members who had been calm all through the charades asked, and the other nodded tactically agreeing to his opinion.

“I am certain that I won't…..” her speech was interrupted as the door opened, and a pair of blue eyes stared intently at her.