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Elvira’s POV

I have waited three years for this day and it was finally happening. Everything has been going on smoothly.

Leah was as dull as I said; she sold her shares in a heartbeat, but we haven’t gotten access to the house. Calix said to be patient.

I was the highest shareholder at Casper’s company.

The Jordon’s family must be happy celebrating their new launch not knowing a storm was coming into their lives.

I stood in front of the mirror, and I smiled when I couldn’t recognize myself. For ten years, I was made to dress basic as a full-time housewife.

My ex-mother-in-law would say nails are dangerous around my kids, she would say I didn’t need any jewelry, I was the wife yet treated like a servant, but today I was wearing the nails and expensive jewelry.

My once black hair was dyed into golden blonde, my nails were done into a blue and pink French tip, and I wore a backless emerald-colored gown with silver shoes to match.

Emerald? It was once my favorite color but I can’t say it is at the moment.

“Are you ready?” Ciera, Calix's cousin and the only person who had become my friend in these years asked as she entered the room.

“Don’t I look ready?” I asked while my eyes were locked on my reflection in the mirror.

“You look beautiful,” She threw me a kiss, “Let’s get going, my brother is already waiting for you at the venue, he won’t be able to take his eyes off you tonight.”

“You think so?” I chuckled. I knew that wasn’t the case but I couldn’t tell her. If Calix didn’t tell his sister about our relationship then I shouldn’t be the one to tell her.

“Yes,” she giggled, “We might have a baby real soon.”

I picked up my purse and said, “Let’s go,” before the conversation became awkward.

We arrived at the Kyrell hotel, where the event was going to take place. The place was crowded with business people, important figures, journalists and so many people.

A soft knock came on the window. I opened the door when I saw it was Becky, “Mr Calix asked me to escort you ladies into the hall.”

I nodded my head and came down from the car, “Did my plan work?” I secretly asked her.

“Yes, only a few people attended Mr Casper's dinner launch. There was no TV coverage, so they are currently using their phones. It’s a total failure,” Becky said, and a sweet smile appeared on my face.

That’s only the beginning of their mystery.

I smiled happily as I entered the hall. It was like every normal event, everyone was busy greeting each other while their eyes were searching for that one unfamiliar figure in the hall.

Calix took the stage with a smile on his face, “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen,” His voice echoed in the hall, and everyone turned their attention to him.

Calix gave a long speech, he spoke about a lot of things including Kyrell’s group and how he wishes to expand more than he already has then he said,

“Lastly, let me introduce my wife, Elvira Kyrell, to y’all,” He smiled and stretched his hand out.

The hall fell into a heavy silence as their eyes searched for the wife. I put a huge smile on my face, held my dress, and gracefully walked to the stage.

Their eyes followed me till I got to the stage. I accepted Calix's hand and stood next to him, facing everyone. The flashes from the paparazzi blinded our eyes for a moment but we maintained our smiling and intimate facade.

“Mr Kyrell, how long have you and Mrs Kyrell been married?

This is big news for the industry,

Is there any more news you plan on revealing?

Mr Kyrell, do you have a reason for revealing your face to the public?

Is Mrs Kyrell the daughter of some prominent figure?

How did you manage to keep your identity hidden for fifteen years?

Who are your families?

Mrs Kyrell, have we seen you before?”

Calix smiled, “I will answer all your questions when the time is right, but for now, I want everyone to enjoy the party.”

“Does your wife also have a business brand?” One of the reporters asked.

“Yes, she does, all the launches under Kyrell’s group in the last three years were done by her,” Calix said and the hall went into whispers.

“Mrs Kyrell, would you like to say anything to us?” Another reporter asked, and the hall went silent.

I stood in front of the mic and with a smile on my face I said, “I would like to thank my husband for loving me and openly invite everyone to our wedding anniversary.”

“Your wedding anniversary?

When will that be?

Is it strictly by invitation?

Your voice sounds familiar, have you addressed the public before?” Reporters swamped us with questions.

“Enjoy the rest of the event,” Calix said, “My wife isn’t doing too well so we would like to retire for the evening.”

“Please tell the public more about yourself,

Would the public see more of you?

Who would you grant an interview?”

Question from left and right as Calix held me by the waist and led me outside, the reporter followed us till we got to the car. We entered the car and drove off.

“You must be happy,” Calix said, breaking the silence, “You got what you want with Casper; he must be feeling humiliated.”

I smiled mentally then let out a breath of relief as I sank into the chair, “Finally, that part is over.”

“It’s not,” Calix said and I looked over at him.

His eyes were locked on his tablet, “The reporters are uploading all they got from today’s event, it’s only a matter of minutes before your old videos start circulating and people start comparing similarities.”

“I know,” I knew that would happen the moment I went on that stage, “I will have the reporters come in tomorrow.”

“You should make sure not to make a mistake, the story you are going to tell them will either break or make you,” Calix said with his eyes still glued to the screen, “Nevertheless, I will be supporting you.”

A sly smile graced my face, “I didn’t wear a backless dress for no reason.”

Calix furrowed his eyebrows as he glanced at me, “Meaning?”