Chapter 5

<< PRESTON ENTERPRISE >>

 "It's because you hate me" 

 Sean is still holding onto her jaw while starring down into her.

 Amelia wonder what he meant by that? Does he know who she is? Can he tell how much she has harbour a grudge on him after her sister passing five years ago.

 Moving her chin out of his grasp, she got up from the chair, walking towards the window he was occupying earlier, trying to keep some space between them while Sean gaze follow her around.

 "Why do you say I hate you?" 

 "It's because you are the only who knows about the surrogacy and haven't tried your best to get on my good side just to get the position" 

 Oh, so that's it. He can't possibly connect her with Martha...the girl who worked as his secretary for three years.

 "I want no strings during the surrogacy period and you seem like the girl for the task. You bear me a child and after getting paid, you leave. A lot of girls will find it hard to pass up the chance of being the mother to a Preston heir, they will see it as a means to get my money or better yet, a marriage and that isn't what I want...you are someone who can give that to me" Sean explain, his gaze train on her.

 "I'm sorry, but I can't do it" there's no way she wants to be anywhere around Sean Preston, much less carrying his heir.

 "Not even if I intend to pay you handsomely. How about two million dollars per month?" He question, noticing the way her eyes widen in shock.

 "Two million dollars per month?" 

 "Yeah. If you say yes now the first millions will be in your account before night fall" Sean said.

 "I don't need the money and I suggest you take one of those willing girls to do the job, if you will excuse me, Mr Preston" she walk pass him, heading to the door.

 "You do know that taking my money will help pay the mortgage loan your parents left, pay some of your debts and it will keep you and your sister for a long time" he suddenly said, halting her by the door.

 "You...how do you know that? Have you been spying on me?"

 "I have my ways" 

 "Then you must..."

 "Do you even know that your sister gets bullied in her school?"

 "What?!"

 "You heard me, Amelia. She must have want you not to worry which is why she's not saying a thing to you...if you don't believe me then go home and ask her" 

 A worried Amelia turned to leave when she heard him speak again.

 "I can protect your sister...I will enroll her in a better school and you won't have to worry about your debt and anyother thing" 

 "I will give you until tomorrow to contact me" he add, pressing his card into her hand. "If you don't then it's obvious that you decline my offer...I will be waiting" he said as she walk out of his office.

 Amelia made it out of Preston Enterprise when she got a text from an unknown number.

 UNKNOWN: I know you might find it hard to believe me, Amelia. But I'm an acquaintance of your sister, Martha. I knew her when she was alive.

 UNKNOWN: She might have committed suicide, but I believe someone instigate it. There is a reason behind your sister's death and that reason revolves around Preston group and Sean Preston himself.

 UNKNOWN: You need to uncover the truth and give your sister the justice she deserves.

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 << ROYAL CAFE >>

 "I am Queen Gates, I came on behalf of Amelia to collect her things. She didn't get to do it earlier and sent me here to get it" Queen said to the lady behind the counter.

 Amelia had text her earlier to get her things from the cafe while she go to Preston to see someone. 

 The thought of Amelia frequenting the place Martha had died five years ago give her the chills. If it were up to her, she wouldn't allow her sister or herself get close to anything or anyone that has to do with Preston Enterprise.

 "Here you go" the lady hand her Amelia things, Queen thank her and is on her way out when she collide into someone.

 It's the girls from her school...girls who happen to be bullies who bully her for being a scholarship student.

 "Well, well, well. If it isn't the charity case" Pamela and her two minion laugh while starring at Queen.

It's fancy running into here, but seriously. What will a poor arse bitch like you be doing in one of the classy cafe in the city?" Pamela ask.

 "Excuse me" Queen said, trying to walk pass them, but Pamela two minion push Queen which sent her falling down on her arse. 

 "Oh no! Charity case is on the floor right where she belongs" Pamela mock while laughing with her friends.

 The loud roar of a motorbike caught their attention including Queen.

 The four girls watch the rider get off the bike, taking off his helmet to reveal a perfect handsome face which got Pamela and her friends squealing.

 "Isn't that Keith Powers?" One of Pamela friends ask.

 "You mean the one who goes to Elite Royal high?" One of her friend ask.

 "The one and only. But what is he doing in our turf? Wealthy kids like him only visit the wealthy places in the city, why is he here?" Pamela question.

 "Maybe he's bored of the girls in his school and is quite ready to settle for girls in our school. You my dear, Pamela will be the first in his radar" her other friend, giving her a playful nudge.

 The guy in person walk towards them, ignoring Pamela and her cronies to come to a halt in front of Queen.

 "Need a help?" He ask, holding out a hand to her while Pamela glare at him.

 A nervous Queen place her hand in his and he pull her up so hard that she hit her face against his chest, taking in his expensive cologne.

 Queen move back, starring up at the handsome guy in front of her and slowly, the corner of his lips tilt in a heart wrenching kind of smile, making Queen and the other girls breathless.

 "Do you know you've got beautiful eyes?" Keith ask and that got Queen taking a step back from him.

 "I...um...thanks" Queen said as she pick up Amelia bag before leaving the cafe while Keith watch her leave still ignoring Pamela and her friends who are doing their best to earn his attention.