Chapter 3

How dare she? Where the hell was that confidence coming from? Smith thought inwardly, folding his fists.

"I am so sorry for putting you in a bad situation sweetheart," Linda smiled, placing both of her hands on his shoulder.

"You are so sweet darling," Smith leaned in for a quick kiss. "You are innocent, you were not the reason why I filed for a divorce."

Linda smiled, she was happy the man of her dreams had finally noticed her. "Dear Hailey, I promise to make your life hell." Linda thought inwardly, pulling Smith into a warm hug.

"I will be attending an elite dinner party tomorrow at noon. I want you to be my date. I will personally pick the dress you would be wearing and it would be delivered to you at your doorstep." Smith disengaged the hug and walked out of the room.

Linda was overwhelmed as she stared at his retreating figure.

Smith picked up his coat that was lying on the floor and dusted it before stepping out of Linda's apartment.

"You don't need to hide dear ex friend," Hailey uttered. "I should congratulate you instead, for picking up my trash."

Smith furrowed his brows slightly when he remembered Hailey's words.

"She called me trash," Smith chuckled lightly and stepped into his car when Jayden parked.

"Good day boss," Jayden greeted, with a straight face.

Jayden Rick is Smith's personal assistant in the underworld, he is five years younger than Smith, but they treat each other like brothers.

Smith replied his greetings as his mind drifted back to three years ago, when he first met Hailey Logan, his ex-wife.

FLASHBACK FROM THREE YEARS AGO.

It was a sunny afternoon, when the information about the government officials capturing his men got to Smith. He was into illegal business, he was selling hard drugs and unlicensed weapons. Smith grew up in an orphanage home, he doesn't socialize with anyone, he was an introvert.

When the owner of the orphanage went bankrupt, he left the orphanage home and somehow finds himself in the midst of dangerous Mafia's. They took him in and trained him together with the mobs.

He became stronger and power hungry, he silenced the Mafia lords one after the other until he became the Mafia Don, he became feared and respected by all.

He made Jayden become his personal assistant because of his loyalty. Everything was going smoothly until his secrets were about to be exposed to the world. The government officials threaten to expose his secrets if he doesn't give himself in. Smith was loved by all, as a public figure he doesn't want his secrets to be exposed so he went to a bar at night to relax, and figure out how to escape the mess.

He sat on a chair and ordered the bar man to bring him a drink, the bar man brought his drink and placed it on the table.

"Who the hell figured out my plans to distribute guns." He ran his finger through his dark hair and sighed, before sipping his drink.

He averted his gaze, and spotted a young woman looking drunk. He became attracted to her, and was unable to avert his gaze from her because she was his type of woman despite how simple she looked.

His eyes trailed her body shamelessly, no woman has ever captured his attention, she was the first. He was even confused because she hadn't noticed his presence in the bar, and somehow he noticed her.

She was putting on a red short gown that was exposing all her girly features, she let her hair fall on her shoulder. She looked so simple, and poor.

Smith found himself walking towards her, he got to her table and pulled out a chair to sit. When she noticed his presence, she raised her head to face him.

Time seemed to stop as they both stared at each other deeply. "What the hell was that? She muttered softly, breaking the silence.

Smith chuckled lightly "You attracted me,young woman, I have never felt this way towards other women,you are the first woman to sweep me off my feet."

"What did you want," She said impatiently, tired of his endless talks.

He was surprised, no woman has ever talked to him that way, every woman wants to have their way with him.

"Do you know who I am," He asked, hoping for a good response.

"You are Smith Hale, everyone in Germany knows your identity."

Smith was totally dumbstruck, he has never come across a strong poor woman. He stared at her for a while before tucking her hair behind her ear.

"You are so beautiful," he muttered softly, and she smiled sweetly. That smile was the sweetest smile he has ever seen. They chatted, exchanged numbers and dated until he figured out the only way to keep his secret safe and his empire stronger was to get married.

At first he thought he loved her, but as time goes on he realised he was attracted to her. He had never loved her, because she was not up to his class. Her friend Linda was so classy and sexy. To him Hailey was just a tool meant to save his name and make his empire stronger.

END OF FLASHBACK

The ride home was a silent one. When Jayden drove to Smith's mansion, Smith alighted from the car and stepped into the building. The mobs, bodyguards, servants, and chefs bowed respectfully when he stepped into the sitting room.

Smith ascended the stairs and headed straight to his room. Pushing open the door, and closing the door behind him. He sighed heavily as her scent filled the air. Her sweet jasmine scent.

He could see anger evident in her face when she threw the ring on the floor, Smith loosen his tie and ran his finger through his dark, short, and curly hair. Has she moved on, has she completely forgotten about me? He wondered, tossing off his clothes on the way as he headed straight to the bathroom.

He stepped into the bathroom and inhaled her jasmine scent madly, why was he feeling this way, he has used her to achieve his goal and filed for a divorce. Yet he felt empty, like a part of him had left him forever.

He turned off the shower, grabbed his towel and sighed heavily before stepping into the bedroom. He walked towards the side of the room where the wardrobe was positioned to pick up his pajamas, when he opened the wardrobe her jasmine scent filled the air, and he inhaled it madly.

Her clothes, shoes, handbags were neatly arranged in the wardrobe, she rejected everything he bought for her. He thought she took her black card with her, but he was surprised when he found it on the table in their room.

He recalled how pitiful she looked when gave her the divorce paper; she must have felt so bad. He sighed and slipped into his pajamas before sitting on the bed.

"She was just a tool to him and nothing else," Smith reassured himself before drifting into a deep slumber.

8:00 AM, the next day.

His phone's continuous ringing woke him up, as he yawned lazily and sat on the bed. He checked his phone and saw four missed calls from Linda.

"Good morning darling, I trust your night was good. I will pick your dress today and it will be delivered to your doorstep. My driver will bring you to the venue. See you at night."

Linda's joy knew no bounds when she read the text, she has never been so happy in her entire life. "He noticed me finally," She squealed happily and headed straight to the bathroom to have a warm bath.

Smith rushed to his office when he heard his stock prices have been dropping. His stock prices have been dropping ever since Logan's Fashion Hub company stopped partnering with him.

However his secretary was quick to come up with a plan to save his company, they have to work on a project with Logan's Fashion Hub to make their stock price stable.

He was relieved that his company wouldn't collapse. He gave Jayden a package for Linda and ordered him to bring her to the venue at night. After rounding up in the office, he drove home, freshened up and headed straight to the Phillips dinner party.

The Phillips family is among the wealthiest families in Germany. The elite dinner party is held once every two years. Every influential family in Germany must attend including the president,governors, politicians, and CEO's.

An invitation card would be given to the guests, no entry without an invitation card. Smith got to the venue and alighted from his car as the reporters screamed happily. He was looking handsome in his navy blue suit and dark eye glasses. Many women were screaming his name, while the reporters were struggling to ask him questions about his divorce.

Smith ignored the crazy screams coming from the women and the reporter's as he waited patiently for his date's arrival. When Jayden drove into the venue, Smith went to open the door for Linda like a gentleman.

She held his hand and stepped out of the car smiling sweetly, finally her dreams were becoming reality. She was looking beautiful in her yellow gown that was highlighting her girly curves. Her hair was packed in a ponytail, making her look more beautiful.

They held hands and stepped into the venue together with reporters following them around crazily.

Soon a Ferrari drove into the venue, as a bodyguard rushed to the backseat door, opening it wide. As a pair of expensive golden heels stepped out, making everyone pause to look at the person's identity. Hailey alighted from the car looking beautiful in her long red gown that was exposing her cleavage, and was accentuating her feminine curves.

"Isn't that Smith Hale's ex wife," A reporter said.

Louds gasps, and screams filled the air as Hailey stole the spotlight together with Malia in her short green gown that was highlighting her feminine curves. Everyone ignored Smith and Linda and concentrated on Hailey.

Hailey let her hair fall on her shoulder and the light makeup she applied made her look stunning. Even Smith was smitten by Hailey's beauty. Hailey ignored the screams and questions as she stepped in together with Malia.

Hailey ascended the stairs ignoring Smith and Linda's questioning looks. "He will be so shocked, if he knows you have been the backbone of his company," Malia whispered lightly, making Hailey chuckle.

"Once our deal with his company is over, we are gonna cut ties with his company forever." Hailey stated and went to greet some of the influential people present in the room.

She looked more beautiful in just two days of our divorce, how dare she move on so easily, Smith thought inwardly folding his fists.

Linda noticed Smith's attitude and walked up to Hailey. "Hey bitch," Linda called furiously "Stop making the innocent man feel bad, this place is not for you, how dare you come here!."

Hailey laughed hard, drawing people's attention. "You should be ashamed of yourself for wearing my remains."

Smith, unable to control his anger any longer, walked up to Hailey and pushed her. Hailey loses balance as a man in a grey suit, rushed to the scene and scooped her into his arms.

Hailey pressed her face on a hard surface, as she felt the man's grip on her waist tighten. She raised her head to look at the handsome man that had saved her from distress.

"Hi beauty, watch your steps carefully next time," He said, cooly with his hands still on her waist.

His manly voice was so sexy that Hailey was lost for a moment.

"Mr president, we are so sorry for not organizing our event well." The head of the Phillips family said, shocking everyone present in the room.

To be continued.