Few minutes later, Arthur and Khloe arrived at the company. Arthur stared at the gigantic skyscraper and stood majestically, its steel glass and steel facade gleaming in the sunlight. Arthur poked his head out the windows, getting more of the building before stepping down to get Khole's door.
“Here you go ma'am” he said, opening the door and holding it for her to step out. As soon as Khole stepped out of the vehicle, she had a nostalgic feeling. This was her father's company and she had visited so many times. A happy memory flooded her memory but it all faded away when Arthur spoke. “Aren't you going in ma'am? You've been standing for a while” he said, concerned. His face was contorted, his eyebrows hung low which was the cause of the sun beam. “I will. I'll be needing you by 5pm. Don't delay” she said sternly and proceeded to walk in. On her way to the main building, she met a lot of unfamiliar faces and people strolling in and out of the building. Some people began murmuring. “Isn't that Ferguson's daughter? The one who got married to an insane billionaire” someone spoke. “Yeah. I thought she left her family's wealth because of love. What a waste” another replied. “She got divorced, maybe that is why she remembered her family's business” The former said and the other giggled. Although Khloe was hurt by these words,she didn't let any of them cut her deep. She kept her head high and began walking in, ignoring their remarks. “Miss Ferguson. Welcome back” The receptionist spoke, getting up from her desk. “I need the update about all business transactions immediately. All the investors update too” The receptionist, Maya, nodded promptly, her fingers flying across the keyboard. "Right away, Miss. Ferguson. I'll have the latest reports sent to your office immediately." Although Maya spoke with uncertainty she doesn't want to provoke any of her bosses' daughters. Khloe nodded, her eyes scanning the lobby with a sense of familiarity and longing. She had spent countless hours in this very building with her father, learning from her Father. But that was before...before everything changed, where she decided to choose love over her inheritance. With a deep breath, Khloe made her way to the elevator, her heels clicking on the marble floor. The doors slid open with a soft whoosh, and she stepped inside, her eyes fixed on the numbers as they ticked upwards. The doors opened on the top floor, and Khloe stepped out into the sleek and modern office that was once her father's domain. Well now, it was hers. She walked to the large desk, with her eyes scanning the familiar space. Everything was just as she had left it, yet it felt different. The weight of responsibility settled heavily on her shoulders as she sat down in the chair, behind the mahogany desk and her eyes fixed on the screen in front of her. The reports were already waiting, courtesy of the efficient receptionist, Maya Khloe's eyes scanned the numbers and graphs, her mind processing the information with a practised ease. But her thoughts kept drifting back to the past, to the memories she had made in this very building. Memories she thought she had left behind. Meanwhile, Arthur went to the Drivers’ lodge to relax before his next move. He sat with his phone in his hands, researching about Khloe but not much information came up about her yet. With a sigh, he closed his eyes and the pictures of his former family flooded his memory. He wasn't going to give up until he found the culprit and make them all pay. He flung his eyes open as a notification came across his phone. He scrolled through it and found it was recent news about Miss Khloe. “Well this is interesting” he muttered to himself. As he was reading, a fellow co-worker approached him. “Aren't you going for a lunch break. It'll be over very soon and you know these rich people don't like it when we delay” he said with a smile. “Oh, I forgot about that. I'll join you soon” Arthur replied warmly as he returned the smile. “I am Sam” Sam said, stretching his hands for a shake which Arthur collected. “ I am Mark” he responded. “Say, isn't that Khloe. One of the Fergusons” Sam pointed out, looking directly at Arthur's phone. “Yeah. She is. It just popped up on my screen as I scrolled through the news feed” Arthur replied, covering his main reasons. “Did you, by any chance, hear? She recently got divorced” Sam said, taking a seat beside Arthur while he held a plate of food in his right arm and a bottle of coke in his left. “Really? Did she now?” This piqued his interest and he leaned forward to get more of the gist. “Yeah. I heard she got married to this rich billionaire son and all of a sudden they got divorced. Nobody knows why though” Sam said, munching on his food. That was exactly what the feed on his phone had said, although theirs was a bit exaggerated. “Do you happen to know the person she was divorced with?” “I don't know per say. But some say he is a Foster, Ethan Foster…” “Doesn't ring a bell” Arthur murmured “Pardon..” “Oh no, I wasn't referring to you. So this Ethan, what can of thing does he do?” Arthur asked curiously. “Why are you so interested in Khloe?” Sam asked out of the blue. “I'm her driver and I just wanted to know some bit of my employer's life” “That's not our job Mark. Our job is to drive them to wherever they want to go. Their personal lives have nothing to do with us. And don't start having feelings. These rich women don't fall for people like us” Sam said, eating his food. Silence grew between them both and Arthur went into a thought train. “So, she's a divorcee. I wonder what happened that made her come back to her family after leaving them for four good years.” The burning questions still ravage him and he sought to find more information about Khloe. Suddenly a call came across his phone. Moses was written on it. “Hello” Arthur spoke, pressing the phone against his ears. He excused himself to go out. He can't let anyone know what he's about to discuss with him, nor know who he is exactly. “What is the update?” Arthur said. “We have something. It's subtle but it serves as a clue” Moses' voice sounded from the other side of the phone. Moses is one of the detectives that Arthur secretly hired to help him with this case. And so far, he hadn't reached him till now. “I'll be right there” he said, hanging up.Khloe Ferguson kept her eyes fixated on the files piled in front of her. “This wasn't what I was expecting when I agreed to take over as CEO," Khloe thought to herself, her mind filled with a mix of frustration and disappointment. “All I thought was that, I'll be taking over my inheritance and continue my father's legacy not cleaning up some mess. This is really frustrating" she groaned. Immediately she thought of this, Rachel,the secretary, knocked on the door and entered with a confused expression. “Uh.. good morning” she said “Yeah?” “I was hoping to see Mr. Lucas. There's been some miscalculation” she announced, closing the door behind her. “Ah yes. Tell me. I'm taking over from him. So see me as your new boss” Khloe said, straightening herself. Rachel asked no further and continued with why she came. “Okay, if you say so. I have some updates on the Johnson account. It's not looking very good." “Who the hell is Johnson?” Khloe thought to herself but not givin
“Arthur?” Kelly repeated, as her eyes widened in genuine curiosity. “I've never heard of him. What's his story?” Khloe bit her lips as she stared into her sisters eyes. Scanning them in order to see if she's genuine or playing dumb. “I'm not very sure. I met him at a restaurant and now he's my driver. It doesn't makes sense and… there's something about him. I can't seem to verily put my finger on it, I'm sure.” Kelly took Khloe's hand gently and gave her a warm smile. “He's just a driver, don't stress about it. You just got out of a tight marriage, you should be free and not worrying over nothing. Have some rest, will you?” still wearing a smile on her face. With a sigh Khloe said,“you're right.” Just then, Rachel walked into the office interrupting their conversation. “Sorry ma'am for disturbing you. I have another file waiting for you and there's someone here to see you,” she announced. Khloe blinked severally as her mind raced. She collected the files, which are m
Arthur studied her feature through the rearview mirror, her eyes too on him. The silence stretched between them and what was heard was only the humming of the vehicle and honking of other cars. Her eyes held curiosity alongside a malicious grin. She thought she had him but unfortunately didn't. He smirked internally before saying “I'm sorry ma'am, but you've got the wrong person.” “Mair Hotel, 9 pm” Khloe said confidently. “I don't know what you're talking about ma’am” Arthur denied. “The man I saw had a striking resemblance. I must have been mistaken then” Khloe said. Arthur glanced at her from the rearview mirror, he let out a small smile then thought to himself. “She's cute when she does that.” Moments later, they arrived at the Fergusons residence. They parked at the parking lot and came down, immediately Khloe went straight to the main house. Upon entering, she met Emily in the living room watching her favorite soap opera. She was so engrossed in it that we didn't
Khloe Ferguson woke up to a buzzing sound from her phone that was vibrating at the study desk. Grumpily she turned on the message and found something she didn't want to see, something that'll ruin her morning. Apparently, Ethan and Katrina are going to have a baby. Khloe's eyes widened in shock!! “Didn't they just get married? How come she is pregnant?” Khloe said. Her eyes were now wild open. Ethan and Katrina were internet sensations so it was easy to dig up the history of those two, and to spread news about them easily. “You're done with him. He didn't deserve you anyway.” Khloe chided herself. “You're better than him and you'll prove it,” she said determinedly. She got out of bed and got dressed, ready to head for the office. Her stomach let out a loud growl, indicating she was hungry. “I can't go to work on an empty stomach. Just a little breakfast would do” She descended the stairs only to find Kelly and Arthur discussing. “Oh there you are,” Kelly said, acknowledging
Arthur's face became very pale as he stared at the woman coming close to him. Although she was totally oblivious of him, he still had a shocked expression laced on his face. “Kelly?” Arthur whispered unbelievably. The lady in red hair, scanned the place as if she was searching for something until her eyes darted at Arthur. Her face curled up in a smile. “Arthur” Kelly said in a melodic tone, waving her hands to him and walking up to him. “What are you doing here?” Arthur asked. “What? Can't I come and see you?” Kelly sat beside him and Sam adjusted himself to give them privacy. “It's not that. I'm… I wasn't really expecting you. Besides, you didn't tell me that you were coming down here. I could have prepared something. Or arrange a better place” Arthur said, with his voice and tone returning back to normal. “I wanted to surprise you,” she said. Kelly scanned Arthur's collects and made a disgusted face. “Why the hell are you wearing that?” She asked irritatedly. “What? These?
“I don't know what you're talking about,” Khloe said, yanking her hands away from Hannah's hold. “You better behave yourself. I'll say this one last time. Hand over to me what Foster gave you or else you'll face the consequences” Hannah threatened. “Even if I have it, why should I give it to you? The last time I checked, you wanted his inheritance just for your selfish needs and desires.” Khloe Ferguson said fiercely. Hannah's blood boiled from where she sat. She was pissed by Khloe's attitude but she knew better not to cause a scene. “I'll let you off for now. Just know I'll keep watching you, Khloe Ferguson,” she warned getting up. “Psft.. who does she think she is?” Khloe said. She watched Hannah storm out of the restaurant, her heart racing from the encounter. “She's this close to finding out my secret” she blew air and sighed. She still couldn't believe the audacity Hannah had, threatening her like that. But Khloe knew she wouldn't back down, not now that she has a hin
Khloe Ferguson staggered as she tried to attain composure. Her vision is so blurry and she's not in her right senses. Arthur stood confused as to what she is doing without further caution, she leaned forward and cupped his face in her thumb. Pressing his cheeks with her index finger and thumb, forcing him to open his mouth as she faced him and pressed her lips onto his mouth…and, suddenly she stuck her tongue inside. Arthur was taken aback by her sudden action. He stood watching as she kept kissing his lips, her mouth tasted of liquor and her red lipstick were staining his lips. She pulled away to get air into her lungs and wanted to continue but Arthur stopped her. “Khloe stop this,” he demanded, holding her shoulders. “Do you not like me?” She asked, pouting her lips. Arthur's face contorted in disgust. Then he let his impulsive thoughts take over and slapped her hard. “You're drunk Khloe. Come let me take you in,” he said. Slapping her didn't bring her senses back. He
Khloe Ferguson was still panicking when the car’s ignition turned on and the car roared to life. She still couldn't wrap her head around what happened nor remember anything that happened last night. “Don't think about it too much.You were pretty drunk,” Arthur said. “How can he be so calm after that?” She thought to herself. Maybe, it's actually,nothing.” “I'm not going to work today….” Khloe suddenly announced. “I'm going to visit someone at the cemetery. Take me to Mount Calvary Cemetery,” she ordered. Arthur raised his eyebrows, his head was running with all kinds of thoughts as to why she wanted to visit the cemetery all of a sudden. “Is one of her loved ones dead?” He reasoned. With no further questions, he manoeuvres the car to another direction, changing his GPS location. As they drove to Mount Calvary Cemetery, Khloe's mind kept racing with thoughts of the previous night. She still couldn't shake off that nagging feeling that something was off. She recalled how she felt