Geneveive Tessa Robert
`That`s a great idea, Tessa, but I will need a proper analysis of your plan before I can drop my feedback. So, think about it and prepare an analysis of the business. You can create a business plan, and I will read through it.`
I sighed. I hated creating business plans, but that's what he wanted, and I had to do it. I would have to do more research to be certain this business was going to work, then show my findings in the business plan. It felt like a lot of work, but it was possible to do. I just had to focus and ask James to help out.
`Alright, Dad. I will create the business plan and revert.` I replied, getting up. `Thank you for today; I will be going to bed now.`
He smiled. `It's my duty as your father to ensure that you and my grandchildren are well taken care of. I have told you that you don't need to stress yourself or worry about feeding, clothing, or shelter. We`re the Roberts family, and we always take care of our own, okay?
`Thank you, Dad,` I replied, hugging him.
I walked into my room and took off my clothes before stepping into the shower. I felt relieved as I switched on the tap, and the water fell on my body. It was refreshing, but I couldn`t wash all my worries away. Maybe the United Kingdom would do that for me, and from there, I could also deal with Kyle King.
A few minutes later, I was lying on my bed, watching a movie on my laptop. My phone suddenly rang. It was Vera. I had forgotten about her promise to call when she was alone. I quickly picked up the call:
`Hello, Vee. You finally called. How are you doing? I hope your parents didn't drain you?`
She laughed drily. `I am so exhausted, babe. I just finished cleaning the kitchen and showing them their rooms. I still can't believe my mom brought my three cousins, who are triplets. They almost made me lose my temper several times today, and mom just sat there, encouraging them!`
I laughed, `I am sorry, babe. You should have called me to help you out, or at least sent one of the housekeepers to watch over the triplets.`
The triplets were Vera`s mom`s youngest sister`s children. They were sweethearts at first sight, but when they started their fights or pans, you would get frustrated. I wasn't surprised why Vee`s aunt always found an excuse to drop them off with their grandparents or relatives.
She breathed deeply. `I thought about calling you to help out, but you were busy at the hospital, and I know your dad won't let you leave after the tests. Anyway, they will be leaving by tomorrow, so I can have my house to myself and sleep for hours. I am not surprised why my aunt always comes up with an excuse to drop them off at our parents`s place. Personally, I would do the same. They`re uncontrollable and stubborn.`
I agreed. `I hope my babies don't give me the same trouble as them. I don't think I will be able to handle that situation.`
`Don't worry; if they do, their godmother will handle them. Congratulations once again. So, please, tell me you`re going to change their names to Francis and Francesca?`
Vera thought Hope and Nicholas didn`t fit the twins and had suggested cute twin names that rhymed and would be perfect for them. I had ignored them and explained the origin of the names I chose, but she didn't care.
`I already told you I was sticking with Hope and Nicholas. The names are perfect for them and hold great meanings that only I can understand. Stop trying to change my decision, Vee!` I protested.
`Alright, I agree with your names. I will start the babies shopping tomorrow and send pictures of the items so that you can admire and select the ones you think will fit them.`
I chuckled lightly. `You`re taking this godmother role seriously, Vee. Anyway, just take it easy with the spending because I know that once you strat, it becomes a problem if you stop.`
Vera can be reckless when it comes to shopping. Once she set her mind on spending her money, there was no going back. She could spend the entire month's salary on items she didn't need. I had advised her to create a separate account for shopping where she allocated an amount of money for the purchases of items she needed for that month. It has been helpful so far, and she has been able to save money.
`Don`t worry, babe. I have already sent the specific amount I need, so I won't be spending recklessly. I will only be buying what I need for the babies and nothing more.`
I replied. `Okay, thank you for your kindness. You`re a beautiful soul and the best friend ever. I am glad I chose you as my baby's godmother. You fit the role perfectly.`
She chuckled. `You are always thanking me. I am just doing my duties as your friend, and I am sure you understand that. You will do the same for me, and I have seen you go out of your way for me, so why shouldn't I do it for you?. Anyway, is there an update on Kyle?`
I smiled at how swiftly she changed the conversation. She didn't want me to get emotional and start reminding her of what she had come through for me in the past when I least expected it. She knew me so well.
I scoffed, `According to Dad, the sales have been low, and he has spent all the money expected to execute the project. I am surprised by the turnout. Transportation is profitable, especially in Nashville, and considering the discounts and the new technology Dad and James introduced, they should be making sales. I have a feeling something is wrong.`
Vera agreed. `You`re right, babe. Are you sure Kyle has been transparent with your family? You know how your ex-husband can be around money, and don`t forget his mother and girlfriend. They`re crooks, and I won't be surprised if they ask him to take out of the profits and lie to your family.`
Vera was right. I hadn't thought about that possibility since Dad told me about Kyle, even though the details were quite sketchy. I didn't want to jump to conclusions, though. Once James returned, we could go through Kyle`s reports and do the end-of-month meeting; any discrepancies or unclear amounts would be sorted out.
I told Vera this, and she agreed. We talked a bit about my plans to move to the United Kingdom, and she promised to visit the next day after dropping off her parents and cousins.
I ended the call and checked my mail. DAP had sent a timetable in preparation for our resumption on Monday. I had bought all the necessary materials earlier today with the help of my dad, and he also took me to the school so that I could be sure it was a good place for me. I loved the school immediately after I got there, and everyone seemed so nice to me and Dad. Being Mr. Robert, he had some connections in the school, and he used them to gather information about the activities of the school and to know the procedures for transfer to the school branch in the United Kingdom.
I sighed. I had come a long way since the divorce, and I was proud of my achievements so far. I had reunited with my family, gotten a part-time job with the family`s company, and got admitted to the prettiest DAP school. The most important of all achievements? I was expecting a beautiful baby boy or girl. I promise to take care of you and Nicholas and protect your little ones from harm. I rubbed my little baby bump and switched off the table light. The morning would soon be here.
`Are you sure it was only Mom you missed, sis?` Jmaes looked over from his cup of coffee.
Mom and James had arrived home a few hours ago while I was still asleep. It was the loud knocks on my door that woke me up, and when I opened the door, the goofy smile of James greeted me. I didn`t know when I hugged him and asked about Mom. I had missed them so much, but right now, I didn't want to admit it to James due to his ego.
`I didn't miss you, little brother. I just hugged you because it felt like the right way to welcome you back.` I scoffed, tightening my face, but James`s weird smile made me laugh.
`Yeah, that laughter says it all. You missed me, dear sister, and as much as I hate to admit, I missed you too,` he replied.
Geneveive Tessa RobertI studied him before replying, `Alright, since you`re being sincere, I missed you too. How was Nashville?``The visit was great, but the reports were not favourable, especially from Kyle`s end. Can you believe he's in France at the moment? He left his team leader, Xavier, to supervise the activities of the project.``That's bad. I thought the trip to France was supposed to be after they had made at least ten percent profit. Why did your team approve their requests?`He dropped his fork, focusing on me. `They claimed he sent a report concerning the progress of the project, and the administrative team approved it. I checked the report on our way home, and there are a lot of errors there. Some figures are exaggerated or missing. I don't know why they didn't check it properly. Also, Kyle claimed that the business has been slow, but according to his team, the advertising campaign Xavier created had increased the inflow, so they were surprised yesterday when I mention
Kyle KingI returned home after a week in Paris. Ava made every moment worth it. I visited a lot of places and checked in at the best hotels and resorts. I did some shopping there and ensured I bought items for my mom. The trip was worth every dime I spent, and I promised the manager of the last hotel we used that we would be returning soon. He was grateful because I gave his staff a generous trip, and the casino bloomed twice as much as expected when news got around that the famous kin`s family from the United States were in the hotel.To avoid unnecessary phone calls from Xavier, I changed my line to a private number, which I could use to text Christine and relay orders. She had sent several text messages about Jmaes visiting the company to know the progress of the project. I was a bit scared about his visit. He wasn't supposed to come until today for the general meeting. I had created a new report that covered my personal expenses and the profits I had gained so far. Thanks to my l
Kyle King I arrived at the courthouse with Ava, my mom, and Xavier, who had finally decided to stand by me, but he made it clear that anything that happened, I should accept it. The media houses had heard about the case and were all over the place. Immediately, they saw me, and they rushed over, trying to get a statement. Ava gave one, blaming everything on Tessa. She claimed Tessa was jealous that I chose her and plotted with her family to bring me down. This instigated excitement among the media team, and they asked more questions, but the warning glare from me made Ava keep quiet. We had already had an argument about the case, and she blamed me for being careless. If I hadn't let my guard down and put Xavier in charge, the Roberts wouldn't have found out about the money. I wanted badly to agree with her, but it wasn't Xavier`s fault but mine alone. I made a mistake, and I was going to pay badly for it. Ava didn't agree and promised to fight the Roberts family if they tried takin
Geneveive Tessa RobertI certainly couldn't have predicted what happened at the courthouse today. The disguise I pulled off, the testimony, and the open confrontation with Kyle. I wasn't surprised that Kyle didn't recognise me at the witness stand due to the dark sunglasses that shaded my eyes and my red hair. Also, thanks to the pregnancy, I gained weight. I looked fuller and healthier than before.If only James hadn't called me Sis, the idiot wouldn't have recognised me. Thank God I dropped some wincing statements before the chauffeur drove off. I could still see the lost and confused expression on his face when I admitted it was me. I wonder what he will be doing now. Probably regretting that he divorced me and plotting a way to seek forgiveness so that Dad could do an out-of-court settlement. I knew the way Kyle`
Geneveive Tessa RobertI consoled myself, refocusing on the phone call: `We are leaving at the beginning of next month. Mom wants to take care of some businesses before we leave. You know we will be starting an interior decoration company too. So, she wants to ensure that the plans and funds are ready before we leave.``Alright, babe. I wish I could move with you, but my company refused to sign my transfer letter, and I can't resign because of my contract. Please take care of Hope and Nicholas for me. I am going to find a way to visit you guys,` she sniffed.I couldn't help but get emotional too. I was going to miss Vee, all our shopping adventures, and her expensive eating habits. If not for her, I would have probably not rekindled my relationship with my parents and James. I also would not have healed or accepted the fact that Kyle left me with someone else.I sniffed too: `Don`t cry, Vee. You can always visit,
Kyle KingEverything had happened so fast that I was almost losing my mind. The court case and the unexpected appearance of Tessa. The first fight with Ava and now, another, I was sitting in a room filled with my board of executives while my mom was doing her best to convince them to stay and look for clients who would help the company's profits. The ultimatum to pay the Roberts had been increased, thanks to Xavier, who worked hard to secure a meeting with James.We had a week to go, and I had not gotten close to the amount I was expected to pay. It wasn`t as if I didn't have the money, but they invested in Ava`s Porsche and my six-bedroom flat with four bathrooms, a swimming pool, and a game room. I couldn`t watch my flat go because of the bills, and I couldn`t also sell Ava`s Porsche because she had my mom
Kyle King`It's almost time, mom. Let me be on my way, and please, promise me, you won't do anything to jeopardise this meeting. If he can help us, I will do anything he asks of me. Anything to escape a jail term in Nashville`s State Prison.`Mom could do anything to stop him from helping me. I knew what she was capable of doing, but I also had to remind her about the jail term. Just in case, she thought she could act without thinking about the consequences.She smiled tightly. `I promise not to do anything, but don't say I didn't warn you when he comes for his payment, Kyle. I have known your uncle longer than you.`I replied using the same tone she used. `And don't say I didn`t beg you to allow me to sell the house and Porsche to avoid meeting him, and you refused. I have known you longer than my uncle, and you still refused to help me out.`She stood up slowly. His eyes were glowing with anger. `I am doing what's r
Kyle KingTell him something that is feasible and productive. He's the only chance you have right now. Hewas probably was probably observing me, trying to capture what I was thinking up in my head. I arranged my words in sequence, starting with a bullet point and ending with a plea.I cleared my throat, holding his gaze.. `There's a major business deal that my team is working on with a new company. We will be in charge of their branch building construction and furnishings. If the deal comes through, all profits will be paid into your account. It's probably about ten million dollars, Uncle.` `So, the repayment is based on probability. Alright, let me ask you this: HowHow do you intend to pay your team if I take all the profits?`I sighed. Another loophole II forgot to fill. Owe them till another deal comes in? `I will create a payment plan for their salaries, sir. They`re my team,team, and they understand what we have been facing for the last few months.`He chuckled, `You won't