Chapter 40

MAY

I had noticed Nicholas's car behind my trail ever since I left the mansion. Kelvin also confirmed it. He had been a driver for years and he could tell when he was being followed. Nicholas's disguise to enter the restaurant was a funny one. I could tell who he was right from his figure. So when Conan began to say much, I stepped in right away.

“Don’t badmouth my husband. He is right there,” I pointed to Nicholas. I could see the shock registered on Conan's face as I said this. Nicholas turned and smiled uneasily. I smiled back at him naughtily.

"Oh, he came with you," Conan managed to say.

"Come and join us, honey. Come here," I gestured to Nicholas. He looked so nervous as he came to sit with us. Conan was the same. The waiter came over and served us.

"I have heard a lot about you, Mr. Nicholas. I was going to see you in the next few weeks. I never knew I would get the opportunity just like this," Conan said slyly. Nicholas simply kept a smile on his face.

"I haven't heard a lot about you, Mr. Conan. It turns out you're not that popular in the business world," Nicholas replied sarcastically. However, Conan wasn't having it at all.

"Everyone knows Grey Tech. I am sure you know me, Conan Grey, the youngest CEO of the company. It is impossible not to know him giving your status," Conan insisted. It seemed like it was a battle of pride between them.

"Oh, is that so?" Nicholas asked calmly. "I am an investor and businessman as you know already. I guess I didn't know you because you aren't in the billionaire club? How close are you to being a billionaire anyway?"

"I am doing well for myself," Conan let out a fake smile. "I will become a billionaire in time anyway. I am a household name, you might not be."

"It was good you used the word 'might'. I am very well known," Nicholas replied firmly.

"Enough of this!" I exclaimed, getting both of their attention at once. "We came here for dinner everyone. How about we eat and talk about other issues? Anything apart from money and business."

"Chicken feet!" Conan exclaimed. He picked and chewed, giving Nicholas a diminishing gaze. Nicholas was relaxed and he ate silently. With both of them checking the other out, I had to be the one to start the conversation. However, I didn't know what to say. I was nervous with both of them even though I didn't show it. Conan was my ex boyfriend whom I almost got married to. Nicholas was my contracted husband with a cheating scandal.

"I wanted to speak to you in private, May. I never knew you would let your husband tag along," Conan began.

"Whatever you want to tell her, do it in my presence. I mean to be no bother," Nicholas replied quickly.

"It's actually for your sake, Mr. Husband. I am being considerate of you right now. How about you give us some space?" Conan asked firmly. Nicholas only began to laugh.

"That was a joke, right?" Nicholas looked furious now. Conan nodded and turned towards me.

"I am sorry for how things happened between us. I was angry and I couldn't control myself. You know, I ended up finding out the true circumstances regarding your pregnancy. It turns out you never betrayed me in the beginning. You were only a victim of circumstance," Conan told me, looking into my eyes.

"You found out really late. Too bad..." I muttered. I turned towards Nicholas and I could see him boiling in anger plus jealousy. If he had such a personality, why would he sleep with other girls in the first place? He wanted to eat his cake and have it.

"Can't it work between us?" Conan asked carefully.

"How dare you!" Nicholas lost his temper. "I am her husband and I am right here. Have you lost your senses?"

"That is why I told you to leave. I said I was being considerate of you!" Conan shouted back at me. "You can still leave now, Nicholas. I will pour my heart out to May. I will say more things that will make you furious."

"Let's leave, May. You don't have to listen to what this scumbag says," Nicholas stood up angrily.

"Stay here, please. You know how I used to love you. That hasn't changed at all. I was confused for a moment but I'm back on track now," Conan told me. "Your baby? I will take care of it as if it's mine."

"You won't have to do that, Mr. Conan! The baby has a father and that's me. One more word from you and I will punch you!" Nicholas said angrily.

"You must have a lot of money. I will sue your ass!" Conan shouted back. Now, the waiter came around again.

"Please keep it down, gentlemen. This is a public space," The waiter said calmly. He left soon and both of them were staring at each other.

"Let's leave, May," Nicholas told me firmly.

"Stay and hear me out!" Conan said. I looked at both of them, one after the other. I took a deep breath and turned towards Nicholas.

"You should go home first. I will come back with Kelvin," I told Nicholas calmly. I could see the shock and sadness registered on his face the moment I said this. I had just rejected him for my ex boyfriend. Nicholas said nothing as he left the restaurant. I could tell he was pissed off.

"Thank you," Conan tried to hold my hand. I moved away from him immediately.

"I didn't choose you over my husband so don't deceive yourself. Remember this, Conan. You rejected me and embarrassed me publicly without caring about the bond we shared in the past. You didn't give me the benefit of doubt. Why would I get back with you when I'm happily married?" I asked him. OK, I wasn't happily married, that was a lie.