“Outstanding, my dear, but we need you and your team to hurry the proposal. I want the board to look it over by Wednesday morning to be presented to Elon Trust by Friday. Can it be done in this time allowed?”Shocked that the timetable had been brought up, all she could do was grin and reply. “Grandfather, I will give it my all.”“Good, good, by the way, where is your husband? Why isn’t he here? You two not in a lover’s spat now, are you?” George asked, looking at the table with all the available family.Claire didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. How could you have a lover’s spat if you were never in love in the first place?“No, grandfather, Blake had some business to attend to. He left to see his family in the country for the weekend.”“As his wife, you didn’t accompany him to meet his family? How will this look upon us, the Weston family? How can a wife not show filial piety towards her in-laws?” Asked George, who was highly upset over this information.“Father, rest assured, eve
Blake finally found what he was looking for, and it was a velvet jewel case that held his mother’s diamond and ruby neckless. Taking out the box, he handed it to Tabitha, who had a questioning look on her face. Opening the box up, within was a most exquisite-looking neckless made with diamonds in the center surrounded by ruby stones, making it look like it’s made for a queen.Tabitha was in shock over the jewelry, excited and disappointed simultaneously. Blake took the neckless and placed it upon her chest, fastening it behind her neck. He then walked in front of her and admired her look.“It was my mothers. My father gave it to her when I was born, and she always wore it to all the galas they attended.” Blake said, admiring the woman in front of him.“This, this is too much. It was your mother’s, and I can’t wear this. Blake, you must take it back.” Hearing who owned it, Tabitha panicked and tried to take it back off, but Blake stopped her, holding her hand.“Tabby, I believe it was
As the limousine pulled up to the restaurant, the entrance was closed off to the public with brass stands connected with red velvet ropes; a red carpet was rolled out from the main doors towards the curb. The car stopped with the back passenger side in front of the carpet. The driver then got out and opened the door for the arrivals. Jake got out first, followed by Blake and finally Tabitha, with the help of Blake extending his hand out with her acceptance. The gathered crowd hadn’t seen such a display in a long time. They were taking photos with their phones as the three started waking in. Awaiting by the door was none other than Douglas Soros.“Mr. Elon, Jake Elon, could I have a moment of your time,” Douglas asked politely with a smile, but it changed to a disdainful look when he saw Blake by his side.“Mr. Soros, what do I have the pleasure?” Jake greeted Douglas.“Let’s not be formal; just call me Douglas, please.”“Okay, what can I do you for, Douglas?”“Mr. Elon, I just wanted
Maria quickly entered the back room, where all the food and drinks were prepared for the banquet. She dropped her tray onto the serving counter and went into the storage area.“Calm down, girl; it’s only trash no matter how you dress her. A bitch is still a bitch.” Maria tried to calm herself down. When she saw Tabitha with the Elons just now and outshined all the women there, Maria had a panic attack.Just then, the door to the storage room opened, and a young guy in a waiter’s outfit walked into the room and walked toward Maria with a sly grin on his face.“Maria, when I agreed for you to attend, I expected you to work the floor; what are you doing here?” The young man asked, putting his hand on her hip.“Dave, behave yourself; we will be enjoying ourselves later tomorrow,” Maria stated as she removed his hands from her waist.“Well, seeing you here and I’m here, I don’t see why I can’t get an appetizer before the main dish.” Dave then placed his hand onto her ass and rubbed his han
“I assure you and mom, I have only treated Tabitha as a sister, and the family has been very respectful towards her.” Said Blake replying to his mother-in-law’s comments. “As it should be, how can a country family compare with ours? You should feel privileged that she even went with you to meet with your country bumkin family.” Declared Claire, back to Blake’s acknowledgment of his sister-in-law. “If there is nothing else, I just wanted to let you know that there was nothing to fear and that we will be heading back tomorrow.” Said Blake trying to end this call earlier.“Well, you go slowly on the road. We will be awaiting Tabby’s return.” Said Claire and hung up the phone, not even giving Blake any respect.Blake then put his phone back into his pocket and headed back to the banquet hall. Seeing the double doors closed and guarded by two bodyguards, he didn’t think much of it as he approached the two men but stopped when one put their hands on Blake’s chest.“Hold, this is a privat
“Nancy Elon, what I just said, you have taken it as a whisper? Did I not say that no one is to blame? If you want compensation for the dress, I shall retrieve another for you myself.” Robert had gotten irritated over the commotion that she was causing.“It’s fine, grandfather, and we’re not going to pursue this matter.” Ralph quickly replied to Robert’s rebuttal over the situation.Seeing that everyone had quieted down again, Robert started walking back to the table with Blake following. The two bodyguards returned to their post and closed the doors. Nancy and Ralph returned to their seats, and the atmosphere returned to normal, waiting for Robert, the head of the Elon family, to start with the coronation.“Family, with great consideration and thought, I have decided to step down from the head of the main family and turn it over to Blake Elon. Jake….” Robert stated to the family but was interrupted when a loud crash was heard from the back of the room.Maria was replenishing water on
Blake looked at the two in front of him and sighed. He could see right through Maria’s intent from the beginning, and he had observed her movements throughout the night when she spilled the pitcher earlier. So he smiled at her and motioned for Tabitha to come by his side.“Miss. Trist, we have met again. If you are truly repentant of your earlier actions, you will apologize to my sister Tabitha. Then we will forget all grievances past and present.” Blake said, looking at Maria.Maria was surprised by Blake’s announcement about Tabitha. When did she become his sister? All she knew was that she was from a lower family than herself and Douglas.“Tabitha is your sister? I thought she was….”“Tabitha is my sister-in-law, so she is now my sister, is there a problem?” asked Blake, interrupting Maria mid-sentence.“No, no, Tabitha and I go way back; we were like sisters ourselves. Tabitha, I deeply regret how I have treated you in the past; I’m truly sorry; I hope you will forgive me and cont
Seeing her not responding to his question and being silent, Blake spoke again.“Tabitha, do you not want to be my adopted sister?”She was finally brought back to her senses with tears of joy.“Brother, it would be my greatest honor to become your adopted sister.”She then hugged him and softly cried onto his shoulder. This scene was beyond everyone’s imagination. Who would have thought this woman would inherit a place in the Elon family? Robert looked on, and tears of joy crossed his face when he saw the two together but had to separate them to continue the ceremony.“Uhm, my dear, the rest of the family needs to continue. Being his sister, would you like to also give your loyalty to him?” Robert had patted Tabitha’s shoulder to stop her hug onto Blake.“What? Oh, I’m sorry I got carried away. I would love to show my loyalty to my big brother.” Tabitha dried her eyes and smiled at everyone.Tabitha also knelt in front of Blake and gave the oath like everyone. A bright energy surge le