TEN YEARS LATER.
Regaleon Grafton sat on a black swivel chair behind a huge, black oak table.his fingers tapped the table continuously as he stared at the screen of the laptop in front of him.
The company shares had gone down overnight because of a scandal involving him
His assistant,Davis stood beside him also staring at the computer,he could feel cold chills emanating from Regaleon
"Young master. What should we do??"
Regaleon had no idea of what to do but him couldn't show weakness in front of anyone. This was business and in the business world there are no friends because you trust other business men at your risk and staying soft is seen as weakness.
"Investigate the situation and find out the source of the video"
" Yes sir"
Before Davis could leave the office the doors were opened wildly. An elderly woman walked into the office with a young lady probably in her early twenties.
"Regaleon". The elderly woman called out as she approached them, Davis quickly recognize her, she was Regaleon's mother.
Madame Grafton
"Good day Madame"
Davis bowed and greeted her showing his respect for her.
"Excuse us Davis"
She said after nodding to his greetings. Hearing her request he immediately walked out leaving them in the office,he couldn't help but wonder who the lady was but he quickly dismissed the thought of eavesdropping.
In the office, madame Grafton stared at regaleon as if she wanted to spank him,she brought out her phone and placed it in front of him
"Please tell me it's not true. I was out with my elite ladies only to discover that they were talking about my son's viral video."she rubbed her fingers on her forehead clearly showing her frustration "they kept on saying disgusting things about you that you were gay and all sort of things."
She looked at him but saw his emotionless face and got angry immediately
"Why are you not saying a word?. Are you gay??"
"Of course not mother"
Regaleon said immediately. His eyes diverted to the lady standing behind his mother, dressed sultry and wearing excessive makeup,his mother seemed to notice his attention on the girl and smiled.
"Um.....this is Samantha Williams. C'mon darling say hello to him"
" Hello Mr Grafton"
She said shyly as she showed her flashy teeth. Regaleon felt irritated by her appearance but kept his cool.
"Mother. What is this??"
"Don't but like this. Look, with all this rumors and scandals you need a woman by your side....."
" No. Mother. I don't need a woman by my side to prove myself innocence"
Regaleon said raising his voice, startling Samantha. Tears glistened in her eyes.
So he doesn't like me??. Don't I look beautiful?. Can't he notice my perfect curves??. Or is he truly gay??
Samantha asked herself.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to raise my voice at you"
Regaleon apologized to his mother.
" Samantha please wait outside for. I need to talk to my son"
"Ok madame Grafton"
Samantha replied as she walked out of the office leaving them alone ask she requested.
" Son. You know that i didn't bring her over just for the rumors right??"
Regaleon rose his head up from the file he was looking at and stared at his mother "what do you mean??"
"Have you forgotten already??. The Grafton families condition to inherit you father's assets. You have to be married or it will be passed on to your cousin. You wouldn't want your birthright passed on right??"
Regaleon's eyes grew darker as he stared at his mother. " So what does she have to do with me inheriting the assets?". He asked jn a cool tone.
" Make her your wife. Marry her, produce an heir"
" I will do no such thing mother. I will not get entangled with a lady I don't love or know because of my birthright"
Daisy stared at her son's reaction and smiled" so do you have a better option??"
Regaleon stayed quiet for some time thinking of what to do then suddenly an idea popped in his head. His debtor, Mr Stewart. He had a daughter and he was going through financial crisis and he won't be able to clear his debt of 100,000,000 dollar. He would offer a deal that he trade his daughter to him in order to clear his debt. Perfect.
Of course he won't want to end up with someone after his money, he had promised Lisa that he wasn't going to love again but the situation right now.....he also promised that he was going to make the people responsible for her death pay and he needed to be powerful to do so and it requires getting his birthright and ending up married.
"Give me few days. I will get back to you mom."
"If you say so. I will wait for your response" Daisy said as she stood up from the couch and straighten the lines of her exquisite dress" I shall take my leave then. Don't overwork yourself."
" Ok mom."
Daisy walked out of the office only to see Samantha having an argument with one of the workers almost at the edge of fighting. She just stood there watching the drama unfold. Suddenly the other lady said something and Samantha gave her a hot slap on her face,the lady returned it. Samantha puffed her cheeks in anger as sge rushed to drag the lady's hair.
"Samantha!!"
She called out drawing their attention to her. Samantha quickly reorganized her herself and wore a sorrowful look.she walked up to her and started crying.
"Aunty. She started it. She called me fake and told me that.... that I.. I...."
" It's okay let's go" she didn't want to hear anything from her
Samantha clung to her sleeves" Aunty. What about young master Grafton??. Won't I see him again??.
"Samantha let's go home"
Samantha scared that her behavior had affected her change with Regaleon started crying
"Aunty I'm sorry. I didn't mean to fight with her"Daisy rolled her eyes with displeasure
" let's go"