All Chapters of Money and pride: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

I called the paramedics who rushed to the ring, they started checking their conditions. They managed to stop the bleeding of John's mouth and took him out of the ring; they also gave him a light pain relief medication and asked him to rest until he becomes able to stand on his own.I was by Shawn's side, the female paramedic was checking his vital signs, his breathing was unsteady and rough, she started giving him CPR to stimulate his respiration. After a few mouth-to-mouth breathing, Shawn started breathing normally again. He coughed several times before finally getting up, he looked angry as he stared at my face." You deserve it." I started." Heartless..." he uttered.I helped him up leading him to the dressing room where John was also resting. John laughed as soon as he spotted Shawn; he stood up and grabbed Shawn by the collar." I did not know that fighting with you would be that much fun, you are a fine man, kid," he said.John's tru

" What are you doing? Hop in..." Shawn ordered.I opened the door's car and sat by his side still confused about the plate's number I saw. " I bet dad will speak to you regarding the contract, Lily. I have already informed him that I will go back to work."" You did?" I answered him absent-mindedly." Yeah, I did. What are you thinking hard about?" he asked.I ignored his question, as I was so deep in thoughts, now that I came across a lead, I will have to check it for myself. " Why do you have 4 cars in the garage though, aren't two enough?" I asked Shawn who was focused on driving now." One for me, one for dad, one extra and the fourth one is our uncle's." He started." I never saw your uncle in the mansion so why does he keep his car in your garage?"" He died, dad didn't want to sell his car or throw it away so we kept it in the garage."" When did he die?"" A month ago, why do I feel that

I watched Dad as he went to sleep and then I left myself. I should not be saying the word dad now but I still I am used to it, it is not worth it to try to change his title. I do not know why but for some reason, I felt bad about myself. I was a burden on dad's shoulders my whole life.I brushed this idea off as I stepped out of the car and went up to my room, now I know for sure that Shawn's uncle is somehow involved with my father, also, Gerald clearly has an ulterior motive." Jessy, is Gerald still awake?" I asked." Yes, miss," Jessy called me 'miss' since we were outside of my room and her words might be heard. Gerald is a fan of hierarchy which suits his status well." Did you finish your visit?" Gerald questioned as he saw me entering his office. He was typing on his laptop and immersed in his work." Yes thankfully, Should I come back later?"" No, I probably know what you want to talk about, I do not want to procrastinate this any

" You are aware that you are restricting my movement, right? If I screamed, everyone would point at you negatively so why don't you let me leave now while I am asking gently." I started." I can ask them all to leave right this moment, this restaurant is mine you see, also I would like to hear your screams," he smirked." I just want to know why were you asking around about the CEO, what is your goal?" he added.I have to come up with an excuse if I want to get out of this situation." I Love you," I shouted covering my face with both my hands acting shyly." I am sorry I acted this suspiciously causing you to misunderstand my pure-hearted intention. I can be stupid at times." I giggled still covering my face." Ha-Ha... You are so funny."He laughed for a while which made me feel at ease." Do you think, I would believe that?"This is not working... The waiter soon came back with a new dish also serving Sergio's meal an

In the morning, Jessy was applying my makeup for me, I had to trick Shawn into thinking that everything is okay. I thought about telling him but I knew that Gerald would still do what he wants even if his son disapproved. I didn't want to bet on my friends' lives."Thanks, Jessy," I mumbled."No problem, I will pray for you, Lily," "Thanks, dear,"I got downstairs to eat breakfast with the man who ruined my life, it wasn't my biological dad nor 18 years old dad but this man particularly who fuckin ruined everything."Why didn't you tell me directly, Lily, You agreed to marry me?" Shawn asked."Yeah, I would love to, as you said I am attracted to you, also Gerald asked me to so I couldn't disagree," I mentioned."That is quite sudden, I am surprised..." Shawn continued."I am happy though," he added."You shall make sure that you take good care of her," Gerald instructed."No worries,"We finished our