CHAPTER 6

Audrey's Pov

I declined the call but she started calling again so I picked up and faked a sleepy yawn, “Do you want me to tell you a bedtime story, little sister?” I mocked and I could imagine the ugly scowl on her face.

“You pathetic thing, you think you've won but you don't know what is going to hit you” She retorted, her voice shaky and filled with hatred for me. I giggled at her frustration, it's funny how the table turned so fast and to think she thought she could frustrate me.

I'm a businesswoman. I will always find a way to deal with any situation, “You and your idiotic mother planned to outsmart me, I must say you got me for a minute there you were not as stupid as I thought. But you are not as bright either” I hung up on her before she could start screaming and cursing at me.

I'm the biological child of my father. I don't know why they think they can just come in and take what belongs to me, something I worked hard for while Amelia was busy wasting away in one party or another.

Trips to Hawaii and the Maldives ignoring my calls and spending like her father owns this city. And I thought Xander was the man for her because of how rich he is, but judging from the way he always dismissed the issues whenever I tried to bring it up, I think my sister was the one forcing things.

Why did he agree to help me? If he doesn't like my sister then he would have dismissed my proposal too, heck he doesn't need the shares but as a businessman, I'm sure he will still find it useful.

“Mrs Audrey? Is everything alright?” One of my maids asked and I pushed those thoughts behind me, “Yes, I'm spectacular. I think we should call it a day now, I need some rest” I replied and they bowed again before leaving the room.

I headed for the dressing room to take off my clothes and I was wondering what I was going to change into because my clothes weren't there yet. I saw a door inside the dressing room and when I opened it, I was stunned.

It's a walk-in closet like the one I had at home but it's filled with different dresses, and they are my size. How did he know that?

Or is this for someone else? The last thing I want to be wearing is his ex's clothes, including my sister but we don't wear the same size so it isn't.

I looked for nighties and I settled for a green silk nightwear with a robe. I took a shower in the magnificent bathroom but I was too tired to appreciate its beauty and the things I could do.

I put on my nightwear and fell on the king-size soft bouncy bed. I didn't know when I drifted off to sleep but I was startled awake when I heard the sound of my alarm.

I did my morning routine and before taking a bath, the maids were already dressing up the bed by the time I finished taking a bath.

“Good morning, Mrs Audrey,” They said in unison and I wondered how they always do that, “Good morning” I smiled at them.

Then I asked the question in my mind yesterday, “Do you guys know who owns the clothes in the closet?”

They exchanged looks and suddenly started laughing, “They are yours Mistress Audrey,” The blonde one said while the rest recovered.

I faked an awkward giggle pretending like I wasn't embarrassed and headed for the closet, I picked a red fancy pantsuit and black heels to match. There was an expensive makeup kit there too so I decided to make use of it.

I did my make-up and I was pleased with myself when I looked in the mirror, they thought they could break me but they'd forgotten I'm my mother's daughter.

One of my maids walked in and bowed slightly, “Ma'am can I help you with anything? Tea? Coffee?” She asked.

“No dear thank you” I replied and tied my hair into a low bun, I have always tied my hair like that ever since I was fifteen.

My stepmother said I look ugly with my hair down, it stuck to my head and I never let my hair down except when I'm alone in my room. I grew up to know it was bullshit but I just couldn't stop because it has turned into a habit.

I left the room and headed for the stairs when I came across Xander. The man controls the atmosphere around him, he is looking lethal in his black three-piece Armani suit with his hair pushed back.

My sister was such a fool for letting him go but she mentioned that he rejected getting married to her, perhaps the reason why he married me was because he knew that I was the heiress, and if we joined hands together we would be unstoppable.

“Good morning, Xander” I tilted my chin as he stared at my face like something was fascinating on it, he hummed and gestured for me to lead the way.

“I have discussed it with my guards, they'll be going to get your things today,” He said and I nodded, suddenly a thought popped up in my head.

“Are they on their way now?” I asked with a sly smirk.

“No, they'll be leaving in a few minutes” He replied sharply and I turned when we got to the bottom of the staircase, forcing him to stop in his tracks.

“I want to go with them” I voice out and he raises an eyebrow at me, “You can't go to that house alone without me” He stated coldly.

"Oh please, it's my father's house and I'm not scared of them. Besides I'm going there to make sure nothing is missing, I also need to see my dad” I said the last part to manipulate him into letting me go, I know he thinks I cannot handle my stepmother and her daughter.

"Alright have it your way" He sighed and I smiled in triumph, Amelia once said Xander is an unmovable rock and he hardly listens to her, but he is nothing like that.

I can't wait to go home again, I smirked as I imagined how Amelia would react when she sees me.