Chapter 005

5.

Samantha’s POV

My thoughts kept drifting to what Aiden had said yesterday as I prepared for tonight’s event. What did he mean by he wants me? At first, I wondered if I was a commodity but when I began to think deeply, I got to understand what he actually meant, and I’m still in shock.

Could it be that he had been waiting for me for three years? What could actually be his motive behind this marriage? I had spent the night doing some research about his company and realized he was doing just fine and didn’t need anything from us. He dealt in the importation and exportation of cars and that was the best business in the states. Our company didn’t hold a candle to his, so what exactly did he want from me? All of these thoughts raced through my head, and it annoyed me that I couldn’t get an answer to them.

A knock on the door jolted me out of my reverie. “Come in,” I uttered, turning the door. It opened and Linda walked in with a box in her hand.

She walked to where I sat on the bed with a smile on her face.

“What is it? Why are you smiling this way?” I asked, and she stretched out the box to me. I arched my brows, giving her a clueless facial expression.

“It’s a gift from Mr. Callymore.” She winked at me and my eyes widened.

“We aren’t married yet, and he is already sending gifts?” I scoffed and dropped the hairpin I was holding.

“Just open it, let’s see what is inside.” She suggested and I sucked in a breath. I collected the box from her and opened it.

“Wow!” Was my first reaction. It was a gown; a beautiful blue gown. My eyes were wide in shock as I pulled the gown out of the box. A note fell from it and it read,

“Wear this gown to tonight’s event, wifey.

You’re the CEO, you should turn heads tonight.”

Love, Aiden.

My heart melted at his words and I didn’t know when a smile came to my face. I took off the cloth I was putting on and slid into the one he bought. It was like the dress was made for me. It looked beautiful and fitted me perfectly, accentuating my curves in all the right places.

It has a beautiful deep V-neckline that showed a bit of cleavage but not too much, and the hemline hit just above the knee while the rest flowed to my legs. The fabric was soft and smooth, and it flowed gracefully as I moved. I couldn’t believe how good it looked on me. I felt like a million bucks.

“You look stunning, Samantha.” Linda gushed.

“Thank you.” I said, still staring at myself in the mirror. I couldn’t deny that I felt beautiful in this dress. Linda let my hair down in waves and adorned my legs with silver heels. The makeup on my face was moderate yet hot. I get confident.

“Have you gone through the list of the invited guests?” I asked Linda and she hummed.

“Yes, and you were right. Bianca is going to come. And since she is your ex-husband’s new chick…” She trailed off.

“He'll come to the event with her.” I completed it.

“Bingo!” Linda exclaimed and I smirked.

I picked up the divorce papers from the bed. After much reasoning last night, I summoned the courage and signed the paper. I was entering a new phase of my life. Stinky gold diggers aren’t welcome.

With a smile, I dropped it in my purse and smirked. “Let’s go settle some scores.”

****

We arrived at the company and with Linda beside me, I walked in and looked around. The place was filled to the brim with different businessmen and women. Some were in a heated discussion, while others just made connections.

It was obvious that most of them had no idea who I was. They knew my father had two daughters but because I hardly show my face, they knew Estella more, and I’m certain they are all expecting Estella to be the one. Jokes on them!

I looked around again to see if I could get any sign of Aiden, but I couldn’t find him. I actually wanted to thank him for the dress.

“Hi, sister, you stole the company from me. You have always been a thief!” Estella snapped and I turned to look at her.

“Do not cause a scene here, Estella. I don’t have the time for all these now.” I warned and started walking away from her.

Someone pulled me by the hand, making me stop.

“Samantha?”

I turned after hearing my name and saw Nathan. As expected, his hand was linked with that of Bianca. She scanned me from head to toes with her eyes and snorted.

“I almost didn’t recognize you. What the heck are you doing here? Are you probably a servant to one of these influential men?” Nathan asked, mockery dripping from his tone.

“She even borrowed a dress to fit in. Or did she steal it because there is no way she can afford this dress!” Bianca laughed out loud.

“Are you done?” I asked the two of them, and they blinked at me. “Not everyone is like the two of you. This dress can buy you two, so watch your mouth.” I sassed back at them and made to leave, but Bianca held him.

“I’d let go of that hand if I were you.”

We turned to where the voice came from and saw Aiden, l approaching us. He was dressed in a black suit and was even hotter than yesterday. Could it be because he gelled his hair or something else?

Bianca quickly let go of me and beamed at him.

“We were just sorting some issues out, Mr. Callymore.” She explained, but he said nothing and held my hand as he took me from there.

He stopped walking and I stopped too. He looked at me for a while. “You look stunning.” He tucked a strand of hair behind my ears.

“Thanks. You look good too. Thanks for the dress. I love the color blue.” I smiled at him.

“I know, that’s why I bought it.” He answered.

I was about to say something when the sound of the mic stopped me. My eyes went to the stage.

“Announcement! Before the event begins, I’d like to introduce you all to the new CEO of Salvador Enterprises. Welcome The Salvador Heiress, Samantha Belle Salvador!” He announced, and the hall thundered with applause.

“That’s your cue.” Aiden smiled at him.

I nodded with a sigh and, with my head up, made my way to the stage. The claps increased and cameras flashed in different directions as they tried to get a shot of me.

I got to the stage and gave them a slight bow.

“Hi, I am Samantha Salvador, Heiress to Salvador Enterprises and now the CEO!” I announced, and the claps intensified.

My eyes went to Bianca and Nathan, whose eyes were wide in shock.

That’s exactly what I want!

I have risen and no longer the lady they looked down on.

Now it’s time to make them pay!