An investment

An Hour Later

Leonard raised a glass, “To all that came to celebrate my daughter, continue to support her as she embark her journey in the world of CEOs” He said while Camille smiled looking at Tiana and Diego.

No one need to tell her, they were both shocked to teeth. ‘It’s just getting started’ Camille thought.

The party ended right after the toast, Diego and Tiana were already leaving the party when Camille stopped them. “It was a pleasure having to you here tonight, Mr Diego,” Camille told him, Diego balled his fist, he bite his lower lips.

“Camille-”

“I don’t think we are close enough for you to use informal words for me, please add Ms.” Camille cut him off abruptly, her lips drawn a smirk, she was giving them a taste of their medicine.

“You-”

“Tiana, stop being forward like a frog! I’m not talking to you,” Camille snapped making Tiana fume in anger.

If only her fuming could swallow Camille up it would have but what choice does she has? Camille has the upper hand now.

“Camille…” Diego called but when he saw the glare Camille shot him, he was forced to say, “Er,,Ms Camille,”

“Yes, Mr Diego?” Camille answered.

“I hope you haven’t tell your father anything, don’t do anything stupid Camille. I know he’s your father but don’t-” He was cut off by Camille hysterical laugh.

“Are you threatening me right now? Wait, what do I want to tell my father? I have nothing to say. Your family means absolutely nothing to me now,” Camille said then sucks her teeth.

“If I’ve told my father something, do you think you both will be here? Hell no!” She added while Tiana scoffed.

“Then why did you invite us here!” Tiana snapped with a daring glare.

“What do you think?” Camille mutters then Leonard noticed she’s been talking to them for so long, he decides to go meet her.

“Camille dear? The Wilson family wants to meet you, come,” Leonard called after her.

“Yes father, I’m coming. I should see my guest off before they leave,” Camille replied emphasizing on the last words that filled with nothing but sarcasm.

“Have a good night REST, mr and Mrs Rodrigo, excuse me,” With that Camille cat-walked back to where her father is.

Diego tightened his balled fist, Tiana kept gritting her teeth, soon they both left the party.

Diego got into the car, Tiana was sitting beside him. He looked out through the window and so many thought filled his head. ‘How did that sly lady became one of the Guevara’s.’ His mind wandered.

“I think that lady bewitched the old man just like she did to Grandma. Camille is capable of anything,” Tiana broke the silence making Diego jolt out of his thoughts.

“I don’t care if she bewitches the old man, all I want is for my company to keep running. I’m afraid she might tell her father something, I can’t lose my company,” Diego replied looking out.

Tiana bit her lips, “ Does it really has to be the Guevara? You-“

“Please Tiana, I had a long day as you know. Let me have a rest,” Diego cut her off closing his eyes shut as he rest his head on the window.

Tiana fumed, ‘It’s all because Camille!”

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(GUEVARA VILLA)

Camille returns home with her father, “Thank you so much daddy, I had a lot of fun today, I promise not to disappoint you as I embark on my path,” Camille said while Leonard held her hand with so much care.

“It’s something a father should have done If I haven’t left you in the orphanage home. You’re Guevara’s only daughter and I know you’re going to make me proud,” Leonard muttered.

“Excuse me sir, The dinner is ready,” Rosa announced interrupted the both of them.

“We will be right there, Rosa,” Leonard said while Rosa left.

“Come dear, let’s go and eat, I’m pretty sure you must be hungry,” With that Camille and Leonard walked to the dinning table. Camille gasped at the sight that welcomed her. This isn’t a dinner, it’s a freaking feast!

Camille pulled out a chair and sat, Leonard sat at the center.

“Select from the menu ma’am, We will serve you anything you want,”Rosa told her as she handed her a ledger filled with foods.

Camille blinked her eyes, “Are..are all of these available?”

“Yes ma’am,”

“Give me anything that fits for dinner, it’s so hard to pick,” Camille told her while Rosa placed a plate of salad and beef on her table.

Leonard asked for the same thing and soon they began eating.

“Oh Yeah, that reminds me,” Leonard chipped in breaking the silence.

“Did you know the Rodrigo wants me to invest in their business. It’s has been facing lot of issues lately,” Leonard added.

“So, what do you think? Are they worth it? Will you be investing in their company?” Camille asked

“I’m a businessman and I know what risk it is if I invest in a company that’s about to go under, I don’t think I’d want to take that risk,” Leonard simply told her and continue eating.

Then Camille suddenly thought of something, ‘This is my time to come out like a knight in shining amour, hehe’ she mumbled lowly.

Camille pressed her lips against each other, “How about I invest?”

‘There’s nothing to lose anyways’ Camille shutters under breathe with a smirk.

Leonard widened his eyes, “What do you mean? It’s a huge risk-“

Then another thought crept into Camille’s head. A big smile appeared on her lips.

“No, i don’t even want to invest any longer. Daddy, how about I want to take his company. I want to acquire the Rodrigo’s company,” She cut her father off.