Chapter 48

Eros Robinson's POV

-Flashback-

I got information about Simon Wilson who turned out to be the fiancé of Evelyn Turner, the son of a businessman named William Turner. In my hands now is a proposal submitted by a company owned by the Turner family which apparently will merge with a company owned by the Wilson family, namely Simon's family. They asked me to be their main investor and support the establishment of their company which will be built overseas. I smiled in satisfaction with fate which was on my side again. I will use this as a way to keep Simon away from Freshia so that later my plan to bring Freshia to live with me will run smoothly. One by one I will get rid of the people closest to him in a natural way.

At the business meeting between my company and the Turner and Wilson family companies that day, I put forward several points as conditions for ongoing cooperation between us.

“I know Simon quite well and I want him to be responsible for the branch company that will be built overseas. I saw potential in him that would be beneficial if he led the company.” I said in front of dozens of people present at that meeting. This includes William Turner, Evelyn Turner, Albert Wilson, and also Simon Wilson.

I saw the disapproval on William Turner's face after hearing my decision. I really understand, that even though the company will merge with the Wilson family's company, and their two children will also be married off, the two families still want to control the other company. I just smiled, waiting for the protests I knew would be thrown at me.

“I think your judgment is not mature enough, Mr. Robinson. Considering that it is better for new companies to be held by companies that have more experience. Besides, it seems that Simon is still too young to be appointed as the person who will be in charge of the company.” William said.

I was silent for a moment as I flicked my fingers on the table. Right on the tenth snap, I spoke again. “I think the Wilson family deserves a chance to prove their worth. This will also be a benchmark for assessing whether I will fully invest in this new company or not. If Simon can prove that he is worthy and won't do anything to me, then I will definitely agree to your proposal," I said while looking at Simon. At that time he also returned my gaze and he seemed to understand what I meant by what I just said. He seemed to understand that it meant being related to Freshia.

“Besides, I do have more confidence in the Wilson family than in your family, Mr. William. Looking back, my first impression of Evelyn on Mrs. Winston's program at that time was not very good, so let's just say it was karma that you had to get because indirectly her attitude had tarnished your family's credibility. Who would take the risk of trusting someone who can't control his emotions and likes to make trouble, Mr. William?” I continued my words and after that, no one interrupted me again. So I judged that everyone in the room understood and agreed to my terms.

“I hope you know where I was going during the meeting, Simon. Of course, I'm not giving you this funding for free. Concentrate on managing the company properly and don't interfere with my business any more. Oh one more thing, take care of your emotional fiancé. If he disturbs Freshia's life once again, I won't stay silent. All of that is of course an unwritten requirement for our cooperation," I said when the meeting had ended and only left Simon and me in the room. To complete our meeting that time, I smiled lightly at him who seemed to be holding back his emotions by hitting the table in front of him.

-Flashback Ends-

I smiled when I remembered how I removed Simon, Martin, and Amara one by one from Freshia's life so easily. Simon, who I only need to send abroad to be a slave for my company, Martin, who I only need to keep busy with a woman who honestly I no longer want to contact, then Amara, who is currently busy working at White Stone, taking Freshia's position. I smiled again, remembering that everything was in my control.

Not long after that, there was a knock on my study door from outside. John's voice was heard asking permission to go inside. I also invited him because I had asked John to provide a report regarding several things that I had previously asked for.

“Everything is going well so far, sir. Mr Martin is still taking care of his mother in hospital. Then Miss Amara also no longer visited the police station. She is taking care of several new White Stone clients. Meanwhile, Mr. Simon, as you expected, will soon hold his wedding with Miss Evelyn. Just now I received news that Mr. Simon intends to send his own wedding invitation to you on Mr. Albert's orders."

“Yes, immediately arrange a meeting for me with Simon. Invite him to come directly to the house. At least, I want to cheer up Freshia by bringing her together with one of the friends she misses." I said accompanied by a trivial smile.

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Freshia Ava's POV

I had just finished dinner in my room before suddenly someone opened the door to my room, who turned out to be Eros. With a big smile, he walked over to me. “Good evening, Freshia.” Say hello to me. I just kept quiet and put the tray that was previously on my lap onto the nightstand next to my bed. "Actually, I wanted to invite you to dinner together, but I still have important matters outside. Thank goodness you've eaten," he said again. Eros looked enthusiastic tonight.

I just kept quiet, not intending to respond to his ramblings. But I still looked at him who was now sitting on the side of my bed. “I have a surprise for you, Freshia.” He chattered for the umpteenth time. “Tomorrow, we will have dinner with the person you want to meet. Just consider this a gift from me." he continued.

My eyebrows knit together. "Who?" In the end, I opened my mouth.

“If I tell you now, it won't be a surprise, darling. So, get dressed tomorrow and I'll wait for you at seven in the dining room. Now, get some rest.” Eros got up from his seat and took the time to kiss the top of my head, before finally leaving my room. Once again, I was fed up with his arbitrary behavior.

I'm still wondering who exactly will be having dinner with us tonight. Holding my patience, I sat in front of the dressing table, waiting for the maid who dressed me to finish applying lipstick as the final touch to my face. Then, I stood up and straightened the green knee-length dress that was stuck to my body that night, before finally I left my room to go to the dining room accompanied by Ivanka.

On my way to the dining room, I kept guessing who I would be having dinner with later. But for some reason, deep in my heart, there was a little feeling of unease that haunted me. I wasn't so sure that this was a good thing when Eros previously said that this was a surprise for me. Until I was daydreaming, I didn't realize that I had now set foot in the dining room. And when I looked forward, I saw a figure I didn't expect to meet in this place. In the dining room, Simon and Evelyn sat opposite Eros.