Chapter 5

"I think we need to see your father first and explain to him. The only reason I am doing this is because you are too young to be going through this stress" 

"Thank you so much" 

"So, where do you think he should be? Home or office?" 

Ashley thought for a while. "I think we should just check the office" 

"Okay" 

Alex arranged his table and called his secretary. "Take care of the office for now. I need to attend to something important" 

"Yes sir" 

"Let's move" She stood up and followed him immediately. They got outside and a car quickly stopped in front of them. Alex opened the door for her to enter. 

Ashley directed the driver to her father's company. When they got there, everyone was somehow busy. She asked one of the workers if her dad was around. She gave Ashley a look that indicated she was worthless.

Ashley never cared about how she made her feel. Alex noticed the lady too. Ashley could see how irritated he felt but he couldn't say anything because he was trying to respect the owner of the place. 

Did she just say respect? Ashley can't tell if they were still the owner, maybe George has taken over the company. They walked into her father's office. They saw him bury his face in his hands on the table. He lifted his face and immediately he saw Ashley, he yelled. 

"Ashley, didn't I warn you never to allow me to set my eyes on you? What are you doing here?" 

"Dad, hear me out first. I got drunk last night and mistook another room for his. It was not intentional" 

"Who is this young man here?" His eyes were bloodshot in anger. 

She looked at Alex, he understood that it was time for him to speak. 

"I am Alex Wayne, the son of Wayne Croft. I am in charge of Wayne's enterprise" 

Gregory Simpson has heard about Wayne's enterprise, he knew Alex was a Billionaire. But that was not his problem. He still needs his company. 

"Last night, your daughter staggered into my room. She kept calling me George Chulley, I was confused because that is not my name. I noticed she had taken lots of alcohol, so I allowed her. Please just note that it was a mistake" 

"How do I take it as a mistake when I was given twenty-four hours to hand over the company to George Chulley? The mistake can't be corrected" 

"Dad, we can explain to him" 

"Both of you should get out of this place. You have disgraced me in public" 

"Dad, so you don't care about how I feel?" 

"Who cares? my company is more important" 

Alex couldn't believe his ears. So this was happening for real. He has never seen a father who could act so weird as Gregory Simpson. 

"And listen to me carefully, there is no remedy to what you have caused me. I don't need you at home" 

"So where do you want me to go?" Ashley couldn't hold herself. She burst out in tears. Alex had to console her. 

"Wherever you wish" 

Alex felt so hurt. He couldn't tell why her father acted that way. He believes there was more to what happened recently. This is more like disowning his daughter. 

Alex put his hand around her waist and helped her to leave the office and the entire company. He told her to enter the car. Alex was still standing outside thinking of where she would stay. 

"I think we should go and see George first. From his reply to the explanations, I will know what's next" 

He got into the car and told the driver to locate George's company.

"Are we going there too?" 

"Yes, let's see if he will change his mind for the sake of your father's company" 

Ashley felt so touched by his kindness. "I am sorry for putting you through all the stress and disturbing your work hours" 

He looked at her and smiled. "It's nothing Ashley" Alex was shocked by the way she apologized. Where did she get this training from? 

They arrived at the company. Alex realized that they were drug dealers. Was that what the father couldn't forfeit for his daughter's happiness? Who knows if Alex would have given him a better opportunity? 

They walked into George's office with the help of a staff. George saw Ashley and knew she was the daughter of Simpson, the resemblance was very obvious. 

Ashley observed the man that would have been her husband. What an ugly-looking person. She couldn't imagine having such a person as her man. This shows her father doesn't mean well for her. 

"You slut! What have you come here to do?" 

Ashley could not believe what he called her. Alex could not take it. 

"How dare you call her a slut? I can see why you behaved like a tout in public. You are doing everything for money, I can see that" 

"How can you come to my office to call me names?" 

At this point, Ashley had to defend herself. It was obvious she won't plead anymore. 

"Before you call another person a slut, ask yourself if you are a saint? I blame my dad for thinking I will ever end up with this ugly thing that looks so unkempt and dirty" 

George looked at himself and felt insulted. He knew she was right but he wouldn't take that. 

"The man you call ugly can buy your father's company ten times. At least I am not like your father who is owing debts. And you, who are you?" 

"I am Alex Wayne. The owner of Wayne's enterprise. I am sure your profile hasn't gotten to mine" he said sarcastically 

George felt bad on hearing the name. He knew the owner of that enterprise was a Billionaire and he was the one standing before him. He knew his profile hadn't gotten to his level. He felt humiliated. 

"I guess you were the one she spent the night with. Her father could have informed me that she was a cheat and I can't marry a cheat" 

"Cheat? I am glad she didn't give her virginity to you last night. You aren't worth a priceless jewel. You call her a cheat but you look more like a cheat" 

"You mean, she was truly a Virgin and gave it to you?" 

"What is the best description you need to hear? She doesn't deserve to be with your kind. You look too rascal for her. Take care of your looks and work on becoming the best version of a real man and not a drug dealer" 

George was stunned. He was challenged in his own office. Alex walked out of the office with Ashley. They entered the car and left. 

"Ashley, I am sorry it turned out this way" 

"Not at all, he deserves the insult. Thank you so much for standing by me" 

Alex wondered where she would stay. If he invited her to his house, Monalisa would start nagging all around. He doesn't need that trouble but he will explain to her. 

"I think you need to follow me home" 

"No, just drop me at the nearest hotel. I will lodge there and figure out what to do" 

"Are you sure you will be okay?" 

"Yes of course. I appreciate" 

Alex Wayne had been monitoring her with his side eyes. She looks so beautiful and is easy to talk with. She has a simple personality. Her father has lost a great woman and he would regret it. 

The car came to a halt in front of Genesis Hotel. It was a classic hotel. That was the nearest hotel to Wayne's enterprise. 

Alex helped her to make sure she was attended to. She wanted to pay the bills but Alex refused and offered to help. 

"You have done too much Alex, just allow me to handle where I will stay" 

"Ashley, please save that money for now. He quickly gave his card to the attendant" 

Ashley was so happy with his kind gestures. She still went ahead to apologize for taking his time the whole day. Alex was getting embarrassed by the apology. She was respectful. 

He made sure she located her room number before leaving. Ashley didn't know that he paid for her meals for the number of days she will spend. 

She was shocked when they served her food. She was about to pay when the hotel attendant told her the man that brought her in had already settled the bills. 

Ashley called him immediately and showed her appreciation. His kindness was becoming too much. 

That night, She remembered all that happened during the day. Ashley couldn't help but cry. She felt so hurt that all these while she has been trying to please her dad but she doesn't matter to him. 

All that mattered to Gregory Simpson was the growth of his company and the money.