BELLA.
"Alright, I'll deal with my father personally. Ask Erick to keep calm until I return, don't let him do anything stupid," I heard Caspar explaining to Alex.
To which Alex just agreed. And before they realised my presence, I tiptoed back to my bedroom and lay quietly beside my daughter. I closed my eyes and rewound the words Caspar spoke to Alex. I don't know how to feel about this, him going through the information of all my exes.
It will be a very tough and nerve-wracking experience, I'm sure he will end up beating some of them. Also I never thought that Caspar would feel that way, I assumed that after getting the position of company's president, he would feel at home. I never imagined him being possessive of his things and even thinking about me.
I will not stop him since he has his own plans. I appreciate his consideration for my safety and I hope he finds out that Theodore is the crazy ex of mine.
I was about to sleep for real when I heard footsteps approaching towards me. And I panicked but remained in the posture.
"I'm sorry, my wife," I heard Caspar's voice and my body relaxed. I don't know but I have developed a reflex of being tense and ready to attack whenever I feel threatened.
I guess it's just the natural instinct of an assassin.
"But I'll have to return and fight against my father to get what rightfully belongs to me. I want to give you and my daughter the best life ever," he says and my heart almost skipped a beat. It was a nostalgic feeling that I never knew I would feel. "I also want to announce to the whole world that I'm happily married to you and have a daughter with you. You deserve the recognition."
He continued saying other things as well but I couldn't focus much. I was barely holding back my tears, his emotional romantic words always left me in tears.
Before walking out, he kissed me on my lips and Karina on her forehead. As soon as the door closed, I turned to Karina's side and hugged her close, I allowed my tears to flow out of my eyes.
I never thought that we would be separated from each other after marriage, hopefully this will be short term and we will get our personal space to fulfil our goals.
However his departure affected me, I could not enjoy or feel happiness for a week. Karina already had homeschool teachers coming daily to take her classes.
My brother was also busy with acquiring the Dior group. He barely got time to catch up with me while our parents were staying in the mansion next to us. I went there twice and they usually say nothing except begging for forgiveness.
I started feeling bad for them, maybe they were too much like me and Caspar.
A month passed by and finally I heard that Caspar won the lawsuit against his father and acquired his company KING and QUEEN entertainment. And other companies which were established by him and funded by him.
"I wonder when Caspar will call me today," I murmured as I turned off the television. "We haven't talked for two days straight, I'm getting anxious."
While waiting for his call, I didn't realise when my eyes closed and I went into a deep sleep. The next morning, I checked my phone. No texts or calls from him which made me worried and overthink.
Becoming impatient, I dialled his number and the rings went on and on. Nobody received my call until the fifth time a woman picked up and rudely replied, "Please stop calling Boss. He's busy at this moment."
"What did you say?"
"I said stop calling him. He's busy with the press conference meeting."
I brushed my hair back from my face and glanced at the time in the wall clock. It was 10 am and I was still in bed. Yawning lazily, I replied, "Ask him to give me a call when he–"
"Sorry ma'am, Boss is too busy to talk with just anyone."
"Who are you?" I asked, getting curious about the woman because how dare she talk to me like this. "And how long have you been carrying my husband's phone?"
"Oh ma'am please don't claim just anything. Boss does not have a wife, his wife Nancy Mandarin died unfortunately and he's single now," that woman confidently answered, raising my blood pressure in the early morning. "And I'm his secretary Catherine speaking, I'm in charge of taking his calls from clients and family members."
"Hmm, I see. I'm guessing you joined two days ago, right?"
"How do you know?" That woman reacted shockingly and I just rolled my eyes over the call.
"Because he has stopped calling and receiving my calls since that day. Now be ready to lose your job, bitch!" I hung up and got out of bed.
I was so infuriated with Caspar, how dare he not tell her about me? And he didn't even bother to call me once, is he that busy?
And why does he have to recruit a woman as his secretary? Wasn't Alex enough for him? My mind was busy analysing questions as I allowed the cold shower to wash my body.
Walking out, I changed into simple baggy pants and an oversized tee shirt. Arrived downstairs wearing that and my brother came running to me.
Embracing me in his arms, he gave me a tight hug before saying, "Bella, my sister. We made it."
"W-What happened, brother? Did we–"
"Yes," he nodded. "We have acquired the ownership of Dior group. You are the chairwoman of the group."
"What?" I couldn't believe my ears, but then I asked, "Why did you make me the chairwoman? You should have–"
"It's not in my hand," he said, stopping me in the middle. "I wouldn't have won the lawsuit against the chairman Alden Mcadam if my father had not told me about the secret will of his."
"Secret will?" I repeated.
"Yes, according to the bill you were the shareholder of 30% of the stocks of the Dior group. Your father-in-law thought that the distinguished shareholder of 30% stock would be someone he knew of."
"I had already acquired 50% of the stocks so Alden was only left with 20% of something. Due to us holding more shares, the group naturally belongs to us."
My ears couldn't believe whatever I was hearing. I thought dad never cared about me but to think he had planned everything for my future, I feel guilty for not treating him the same. I teared up, after getting pissed over Caspar, this news made me relaxed.
"Now get ready sister, we are leaving."
"Leaving where?" I asked, getting confused. I never said I wanted to shift to Paris, I feel like Saint Petersburg is the type of City I would like to stay in.
The headquarters of DarZ and Hawkins including others are in Black City which is next to Saint Petersburg. I fear Theodore will try to get funny if he hears I'm living in Paris.
" Of course to attend the press conference in Paris," Olivier explained. "We have to sign the contract deals and give out press conferences as the owners have changed. Alden already did the press conference and left."
"Oh, father-in-law is quick to handle those things. I missed witnessing his embarrassed face," I chuckled. "When are we leaving?"
"In the evening, you can bring Karina too if you want."
"No, I would like her to spend time with her grandparents. I'll be too busy to take care of her there."
"Alright, I'll arrange for the security guards to protect Karina and parents."
***
10 pm, in the skyscraper premises of Dior Group, Paris, France.
"The next model for Young Bride of Blood Tears Couture F45 is arriving," the announcement was made and I took a deep breath.
It has been years since I modelled for the contour dresses. Actually I used to do the most of modelling for the couture dresses designed by the fashion designers under our company. Since I was once known as the highest-paid model who only modelled for her dad's company.
Upon arriving, we held the press conference and the night fashion show was fixed to showcase the new season's designs. Due to controversy between Dior and Mcadam group, models refused to accept the sudden call offer. They believed that Dior Group had gone bankrupt and would soon disappear from the market.
Foolish! Dior is now backed by Angel Shot company and Hawkins headquarters. The funny thing is Olivier invited Caspar to the night fashion show.
"I'll make sure to give him a good show," I declared to myself as I raised my face and placed my hands on either side of my waist, I catwalked on the ramp.
I was wearing a fitted gown with a mermaid-style skirt that flared out at the knees, creating a dramatic effect. The neckline is high and rounded while the sleeves are long and fitted, adding a touch of elegance.
It was honestly a heavy gown on my body because the gown had thousands of pieces of rubies adorned in it. The gown was made of luxurious, velvet-like fabric that caught the light, giving it a deep, rich red colour reminiscent of rubies.
And a delicate veil of see-through fabric gently drapes over my head, and face. The veil's edges were embedded in intricate, swirling patterns with rubies giving it the theme's haunting yet enchanting look.
I walked past the guests and finally caught a glimpse of Caspar. Beside him seated a woman and I'm guessing she was his secretary Catherine.
When he saw me, he smiled but I was in no mood to give him smiles when my heart was burning in anger.
The fashion show ended and I changed into my regular dress.
"My wife, you didn't inform me about your arrival. Did you know I was going to fly back to Russia tonight?" He dashed inside the changing room and started talking while I kept quiet and peacefully combed my hair.
Others present in the room left, leaving us alone.
"Why aren't you saying anything? Bella."
"Go back to your beloved secretary and check your phone's calling history and messages. Then come back to talk to me," saying that I walked out of the changing room and met with the guests who attended the show.