Chapter 98 Summer Kalabora
Heaven sat across the table from Fabian in a restaurant that looked expensive. They both had men dressed in pure black seated beside them.
“Miss Vera Johnson,” the lawyer began, “the clause states that my client, Mr. Fabian Johnson, is the highest shareholder of Safe Heaven Hospital. He funds the hospital while you remain fully in charge of employment of staff and every other managerial aspect of the place. Each major decision requiring money will be communicated to him first so as to know why he is bringing…”
“Scrap the last part out,” Fabian cut his lawyer short.
Heaven, her lawyer, and Fabian’s lawyer all looked at him. She clearly didn’t see anything wrong with what the lawyer had said.
“Huh?” the lawyer asked.
“She doesn’t have to go through the protocol of communicating what she needs money for,” Fabian said firmly. “She should just ask, and I will give her. Don’t worry…she isn’t one to spend lavishly.”
Heaven almost rolled her eyes. “You trust me way too much. I might be a changed person.”
“As long as it’s you taking the money, I don’t mind,” he replied.
Her brows knotted. Fabian saw she was about to protest, and he knew she wouldn’t let it go until she no longer felt indebted to him. He beat her to it.
“Let’s get this over with. It’s quite cold today.”
His lawyer cleared his throat. “Well, since you’ve removed part of the clause, I’ll have to edit it and get a new printout. The signing will have to be adjourned.”
Fabian wasn’t having that.
He took the paper, clicked a pen, drew a straight line through the clause he didn’t want, and signed beside it. “See? No need for protocols.” He leaned back and watched her.
Heaven squinted at him. He had a smirk on his face.
“Does that taint the contract?” she asked, turning to her lawyer.
The lawyer studied the crossed-out clause.
“No, it doesn’t,” he said. “He signed beside it, indicating it’s ruled out. The contract remains valid. The investor gets seventy percent of the proceeds, while you get thirty percent.”
Heaven nodded.
Fabian almost spat blood.
“Seventy–thirty what?” He turned to his lawyer. “Was that what was in there?”
The lawyer looked awkward and nodded. Fabian clearly hadn’t let him finish reading the clause.
Fabian ran a hand through his brown hair.
He turned to Heaven. “You’re doing most of the work. Why do I get the higher percentage while you get the lowest? That’s cheating, and my principles don’t stand for that.”
The lawyers stared at him in disbelief.
“You spent millions fixing that place,” Heaven replied calmly. “That’s the only fair share so you”ll recover your money faster.”
She quickly signed the papers, knowing Fabian would want to cancel it.
He reached to stop her but it was too late.
“Contract completed. Congratulations,” Heaven's lawyer said. She gave a sweet smile.
Fabian was captivated. His heart thudded in his chest.
The lawyers stood and excused themselves.
“Are you happy now that you got it your way?” Fabian asked. “I didn’t know you’d become so stubborn. I miss the Vera who didn’t refute me.”
“Yes, I’m happy,” Heaven said. “I’m an independent woman now, Fabian. I have to work hard.”
Fabian watched her as she stared at the contract.
“You don’t have to work hard,” he said seriously. “Just be dependent on me.”
Heaven laughed and looked up. “You joke a lot.”
Fabian wanted to tell her he wasn’t joking that he didn’t mind taking care of her and Liam for the rest of their lives. She wouldn’t have to lift a finger. He wanted her for himself, but he didn’t want to make her uncomfortable or push her away, spoiling the closeness they had now.
He sighed. “Let’s go to the old man’s place.”
“Liam is alone…”
“Liam is at the old man’s,” Fabian interrupted. “I had Rayan pick him up from school.Everyone’s waiting to celebrate your achievement. Let’s go. We can’t stay here, it's going to get colder.”
“Okay. I want to use the restroom first. I’ll be back.”
She walked down the hallway when she noticed a door slightly open. She heard the sound of glass shattering one after another.
Her steps faltered. The pain in her head kicked in.
If this was a familiar memory… if she endured the pain, maybe she would remember something.
She moved closer and peeked inside.
“With all the money I give you, Summer, you still can’t keep your legs closed?” the man shouted, smashing another lamp. It nearly hit the girl kneeling on the floor, shivering.
“No, honey, I didn’t sleep with anyone,” the lady cried.
“Bloody liar! Then explain this video!” he growled, tossing a phone at her.
Heaven’s breathing turned shallow. Panic clawed at her chest. Her palms grew clammy. Her head throbbed harder, but she endured it.
She couldn’t see the woman’s face but she saw the man’s clearly.
He disappeared and returned with a belt, wrapping it around his palm.
“It was one time, baby, I swear,” the woman sobbed. “The guard seduced me. He drugged me. It just happened.”
“I married you to clean up your loose celebrity lifestyle so you could help my political career,” the man snarled. “And now you want to sabotage everything? Summer, I’ll destroy you until there’s nothing left of you.”
He struck her again and again.
The girl cried and begged him to stop. “I’m sorry…”
She tried to stand, stumbling away, but he followed, hitting, breaking cups and plates.
Heaven stood frozen. The pain in her head exploded. Tears streamed down her face as her hands shook.
She clutched the doorframe to steady herself. It rattled, drawing attention.
Inside, the man stopped breathing heavily. “Fix yourself and check that door,” he ordered. “Act normal.”
Summer grabbed her coat, hiding the bruises. He had carefully avoided hitting her face so people wouldn’t know but her body was in shambles and she was dying slowly. She wiped her tears.
Heaven gripped her head tightly, sweat beading on her forehead as she tried to remember.
Summer walked toward the door in slow steps. She saw a shadow on the floor. She steadied her breath and pushed the door open.