"what are you doing here?" Lindsey asked immediately he opened the door.
"Can I come in?, you wouldn't want people to see us like this" Keith said.
Lindsey sighed opening the door widely for him to enter.
"So, how did you know my house? And most importantly why are you here?" Lindsey asked.
Keith looked from the blonde-haired lady, who couldn't take her eyes off him, and then to Lindsey "Mother wants to see, she asked I bring you to the villa immediately" Keith said.
Lindsey chuckled "Why?, your family couldn't keep the promise of not posting the pictures on the Internet and now your mother wants to see me, what for?"
"Actually, that's the reason she sent for you, I really don't have all day, Ms. Roach, I think we should get going," Keith said glancing at his wristwatch.
Lindsey looked at Leen as if asking her if she should go, Leen nodded her head, approving of it.
"And our $50,000 deal?" Lindsey asked folding her arms.
"I sent that to you this morning, Didn't you receive the alert?".
"I haven't checked my phone yet, I will be back in a while," Lindsey said and ran upstairs.
She quickly switched on her phone and scrolled to the message, "Yep, I got it" she smiled at the credit alert.
She checked her missed calls, most were from her family, then some unknown numbers which she was guessing most belong to the reporters, and then she also got a call from her workers and schoolmate.
"Everyone is suddenly calling me" She sneered putting her phone done, she went into the bathroom to do her morning routine.
A few minutes later, Lindsey walked downstairs putting on a brown turtle neck long-sleeve blouse tucked into a short black shiny leather skirt, she had a long black heel boot and then her black blazer to match.
Her long hair was packed in a stylish ponytail style which looked pretty on her.
"Don't tell me you are looking pretty for me" Keith said and Lindsey chuckled.
"I always look pretty, besides I need to look good for the paparazzi, I don't want ugly pictures of me flying around the internet," Lindsey said picking up her car key.
"That wouldn't be necessary" Keith stared at her.
"What?"
"I came with my car, so you don't need to bring yours too," Keith said now looking at her hand.
Lindsey gave him a weird smile before dropping her car key.
"I will be back in a jiffy" Lindsey turned to Leen.
"Yeah, no problem, your house is save," Leen said.
She watched Lindsey and Keith as they walked out of the house.
The drive from her house to the Winslow family villa was quiet and Lindsey couldn't be more grateful.
She can't imagine being in a conversation with Keith, what was she going to say, she was weak at keeping conversation and that has ruined most of her work and personal relationships.
Just as expected, the paparazzi were gathered in front of the Winslow villa waiting to get a gossip to put up in their blog.
A Rolls-Royce Extended slowly droving into the villa
‘NONE’ It looks like the license plate of one of the Winslow sons. The reporters became thrilled and rushed towards the Rolls-Royce.
The license plate number belonged to Mr. Keith Winslow, the third son in the family and the reason for the extra public attention.
The Winslow family were among the very few famous and wealthy families with their license plate number in New York
The door of the Rolls-Royce was open, and Keith got out of the car first.
"Wow. Mr. Keith" The reporters swarmed forward like flies that smelled blood, but the security guard was fast enough to lock the gate against them, so they were forced to stay outside the villa.
By the car, Keith helped Lindsey out of the car, he knew quite well the paparazzi would be taking pictures of them so he tried his best to be romantic, at least for now till the family decides what they would do about the new development.
Lindsey felt a bit relaxed seeing Georgina’s warm smile, she had heard about the Winslow family and knew every member of the family.
Unlike most of the rich wealthy families, the Winslow family kept a high profile and was always on the internet.
The little smile on Lindsey’s face disappeared when she behold the stiff face of Mr. Pete, who was staring deeply at her without blinking an eye.
Lindsey smiled nervously clenching her wet palm.
"Welcome Ms. Roach, you can seat" Georgina ushered her in.
"Thank you" Lindsey sat down, the couch was soft and relaxing but Lindsey was too nervous to relax.
"About yesterday, I'm sorry I couldn't keep my promise, I did send them the offer but they turned it down, the news was juicy to them and they couldn't let it slide," Georgina said.
"Hope you didn't encounter any of the reporters in your house?" She asked.
"Not at all, but they got my I*******m handle" Lindsey replied politely.
"Yeah, I noticed the numbers increased, you must be happy" Tiana snapped.
Lindsey stared at her not knowing the perfect reply, the whole family was there, well aside from chairman Winslow, their grandfather, everyone else was there.
She felt intermediate like she always does whenever she attends the Roach family function, having all her uncles, aunties, and every other member of the family remind her that she was part of the family by mistake.
"The family has reached an agreement, since Sophia Hales is nowhere to be found" Georgina paused looking at Lindsey, who lowered her head to the ground, avoiding eye contact with anyone.
"You should become Keith's wife" Lindsey gave her a sharp glance.
It seems she wasn't the only one surprised by Georgina’s statement, everyone else aside from Thalia was.
Keith stood up staring at his mum, he gritted his teeth in anger.
Georgina was exaggerating when she mentioned it was a family decision, it was her and Thalia’s decision.
"Mum, I can't possibly marry a stranger" Keith spoke with disgust.
"You proposed to her Keith, didn't you know she was a stranger?" Georgina raised a brow at her.
"But it was more like a deal, I paid her to stand in for Sophia" Keith tried justifying his actions.
"I know that, I don't have amnesia son" Georgina turned to Lindsey who was still speechless.
"Why are you quiet Ms. Roach?" Georgina asked.
Lindsey inhaled "I... I can't marry your son".
"No one is telling you to, let's say we are still on the deal, The family would you two times, the first contract amount every month for five years, after which you both can choose to divorce or continue with the marriage," Georgina said.
Lindsey's eyes and ears widened "$100,000 every month" she gulped down, collecting the money for five years she would kiss poverty goodbye plus being the wife of Mr. Keith Winslow would expose her to so many opportunities.
"What do you say?" All eyes fall on Lindsey.
Lindsey stared at every one of them, the offer was good but she was still scared, saying yes would mean she would become a member of an elite family and her life could be more difficult.
"We don't have all day" Thalia spoke staring at her.
Lindsey turned to Keith, everything about him showed he was angered and wasn't in support of what his mother had said.
Aside from Chairman Winslow, Mrs. Georgina Winslow was the second highest authority, not even her husband Mr. Pete Winslow could question her authority let alone her children.
"I'm sorry Ma'am, but I can't do it" Lindsey said firmly.
Georgina was a little shocked by her decision, she had thought she would jump into it like every other girl would.
"Is the contract years much, let's make it four years then or better still we could increase the money to 3 times huh?" Georgina persuaded.
"I'm sorry ma, but I don't think I'm the right woman for your son, I'm too bizarre and local for your son, I suggest you find someone from an elite for him" Lindsey said.
"Ms. Roach_" Georgina wanted to go further into convincing her but Keith stopped her.
"She said no already mum, don't push it," Keith said.
Georgina raised a brow at him "I shouldn't push it, I have to deal with the Hales family regarding their missing daughter who was supposed to be your wife and you also want to deal with a scandal of you breaking up with a lady you broke up last night or perhaps introducing a new bride on your wedding day" Georgina snapped angrily standing up.
Keith was quiet, he felt a pang of regret, he should have just told everyone that Sophia ran away, it would embarrassing but he wouldn't have been in a much bigger mess of him on the verge of getting married to a total stranger.
He had asked her to fill in Sophia’s shoes because he thought his family won't approve of her and let them break up but he was wrong.
The atmosphere became tense and Lindsey was uncomfortable, she didn't want to be in the middle of an elite family drama, the Roach family drama was suffocating enough for her already.
"Erhm_" she stood up adjusting her dress, and all eyes fall on her again.
She gulped down not knowing how to put the sentence to be less offensive or rude.
She continued "If that's all, I need to get going now, Tell me when your family is ready to call off the engagement"
Georgina stared at her stunned by her aura, she smiled as she found her pretty interesting.
"Here is my card, Call me when you change your mind, we are willing to compensate your boyfriend," Georgina said as Thalia handed over the card to Lindsey.
"You can take her home now Keith," Georgina said heading upstairs.
Throughout the ride to Dior, Georgina kept stealing glances at Lindsey as her statement echoed in her head. She tried shaking it off but she just couldn't help but think about it.She knew Harry and Francis might not like Keith because he was named the third generation heir even though he was the last son but Georgina never thought the hatred would be so visible for another to see.She couldn't even blame Lindsey for speaking rudely to her, she was trying to look after her unborn baby, that's what every responsible mother would do.Minutes later, they arrived at Dior and they both alighted from the car and walked in. Walking into Dior, Georgina was stunned, she has never been to Dior so she didn't know what it looked like. Everywhere was coordinated and the staff bowed as they walked passed them."Good Morning ma'am," Ashley greeted bowing respectfully at them. She was shocked to see Georgina there that she wanted to ask but she re
Lindsey woke up the next day after a long night with Keith, they had decided to make love the previous night when they got back because the sooner Lindsey gets pregnant, the sooner the rumours about her dues off.Lindsey looked beside her hoping to see Keith beside her but he wasn't there, she frowned thinking about the last time she had woken up without seeing Keith there, he ended up having a terrible and scandalous day.She reached for her nightwear and wore it before sliding into her flip-flop. She made her way downstairs hoping to see Keith there since it was still early and Keith didn't leave any note to show that he wasn't home.On reaching downstairs, Lindsey heard the doorbell which Keith answered immediately. It wasn't long before the visitor spoke and Lindsey quickly recognized the voice to belong to Georgina."What's she doing here this early, I just hope nothing is wrong," Lindsey said as she made to walk into the sitt
Lindsey turned towards the direction of the voice hoping it was who she thought it was and lo and behold, Leen was standing right in front of her with a smile plastered on her face."Leen?" Lindsey called as tears dropped from her eyes. "Yeah girlfriend, it's me," Leen smiled."God Leen," Lindsey said and quickly hugged her. Leen smiled hugging her back, she missed Lindsey but she knew it wasn't as much as Lindsey missed her. At least she got the opportunity to see Lindsey's picture on the internet but she just zoned out without a word to her or anyone."It's really you Leen, I have missed," Lindsey cried hugging her even tighter. Keith stood in a corner staring at them with a smile plastered on his face. Looking at Lindsey and Leen reconnect after so many months, it made her remember his friendship with Miguel. The truth was that he didn't even know what exactly went wrong, they just fell apart and never spoke to each other ever again. It's be
Silence was what followed next after Chairman Winslow made his statement. Lindsey glanced at Georgina before shifting her gaze to Keith only to meet his eyes fixed on her. They both maintained eye contact for a while as if trying to ask each other if they were comfortable with the whole suggestion."Don't just sit there and stare at each other, say something," Chairman Winslow said breaking off the eye contact. Lindsey shifted her gaze to him, she wasn't sure if she was ready to become a mother just yet, she loved the idea of getting pregnant and giving birth but those were just the tip of the iceberg compared to the kind of responsibility she had to face as a mother."We will do it," Keith said making Lindsey turn sharply at him. She wasn't sure why Keith changed his mind so suddenly, the last time she checked, he didn't want to have anything to do with him."Okay, Lindsey do you agree?" Chairman Winslow asked looking at her. He was trying to
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