Chapter 006

Author's POV

Samantha smiled at the cameras that tried their best to get good shots of her. She looked around at the sea of people gathered and studied their expressions. Some looked happy, others were shocked and others didn't fail to show their disapproval of her being announced as the new CEO.

She knew they wanted her sister to be the CEO of the company but newsflash, she had taken over and this was her time.

“It is an honor to be given this privilege and I promise you all that I won't disappoint you,” she spoke about her visions and plans for the company and when she was done, she gave them a slight bow. “Thank you all for your support.” she moved aside, followed by a round of applause and cheers as the anchor came onboard.

She walked to where Aiden stood, and he held her hand, causing her to freeze. “You did good.” he smiled at her, and she couldn't help the warmth she felt at his words.

“Thanks.” she answered and slowly disconnected their hands before facing the stage.

Aiden sighed and tucked his hands into his pockets. He knew the kind of lady Samantha was, and was aware it was going to take some time before she trusted him enough to let herself love him again. All through that process, he was going to be with her and help her heal.

His eyes went to Nathan, who stood with Bianca. When he saw them talking down on Samantha earlier, no one needed to tell him that it was her ex-husband and his main chick. His fists clenched as he stared at them and saw how Nathan would glance their way from time to time. He was going to make sure he dealt with the bastard.

While the event was in full swing, Samantha used that opportunity to welcome and talk with some businessmen there one on one. She also made connections with some and was able to convince some of them into becoming shareholders and business associates with them. It seemed she had magic on her lips because she was able to convince the ones she met to trust her with her words.

Nathan couldn't believe what was going on. The room suddenly became too suffocating for him to be in. He wondered if he was dreaming or all this was just a prank. The Samantha he knew was a nobody. How on earth did she suddenly become this rich and influential? She even became the CEO of the greatest and biggest business empire in the state. How was that even possible?

“How did this happen, Bianca? Where did it all go wrong? Samantha isn't rich. She is a nobody. I know her too well. She told me her parents were in a remote village and struggling to survive. How did she become the daughter of the Salvadors? Not just that, how did she become an heiress, and a billionaire CEO?” he asked Bianca, who was also in shock.

“I have no idea, but if this is really happening, then I am in big shit,” she said, the panic evident on her face.

Nathan turned to face her. “What do you mean?” he asked and she sighed.

“I am part of the Sullivan, and we are number three among THE BIG FIVE here in America. THE BIG FIVE are the five largest business conglomerate in the country and the Salvadors are ranking second while the Callymore are the first. The Salvadors are shareholders in our company and are one of our company's main sources of income. Now that Samantha is the CEO, if she finds out, she might withdraw from the company, and we will lose a lot of money as a result.” she explained and Nathan gasped.

“That's not fair. Besides, she has no business with you personally, so why would she withdraw from helping your company?” he asked.

Bianca glared at him. “I slapped and threw her out of your house, remember?” she asked, poking his forehead as if trying to register the situation into his head.

Nathan soon realized and looked in Samantha's direction, but she was no longer there. He used his eyes to look for her, but couldn't find her. “Let's look for her and apologize for everything that happened. I'm sure she will reconsider because I am her husband.”

“Ex-husband.” Bianca corrected him, a frown settling on her face.

“She hasn't signed the divorce papers yet. I only signed my part. There is a way we can still work things out.”

Bianca couldn't believe what he was saying. He wanted to work things out with Samantha? If that happens then what about her? Is he going to abandon her or what? “You're talking like it's something to be treated trivially. If you get back together with her, what happens to me? Are you going to throw me away like you threw her away because of me?” she asked, glaring at him.

Nathan held her hand. “No, that's not what I meant,” he rubbed her hands to calm her down. “I mean, Samantha loves me so much. She obviously can't do without me. If I tell her that I want us to be together, she will be happy. We will be able to use her for her money, and also live a good life together.”

“So you want to deceive her? You aren't planning to leave me?” Bianca asked.

“I will never leave you.” he smiled at her and she smiled back.

“I'm sorry to interrupt your love confession but spare me two minutes of your time. I need to talk to you.” Samantha smiled as she walked up to them.

They turned to look at her and stepped back in fear. The aura surrounding her was different now. She was intimidating; unlike the sweet and calm Samantha they all knew. Nathan noticed that she looked more beautiful than before tonight. This was the same woman he threw out of his house yesterday. How did she glam up so quickly?

He flashed her a smile. “Sam.” he called softly, expecting that fluttering look she always gave him whenever he called her that way, but her expression didn't falter. She just stood there with her arms folded, her face expressionless.

“Nathan,” she called. “It's nice to see you again, isn't it? You know, a few minutes ago, you and your girlfriend shamed me, and called me a broke ass bitch. Isn't it ironic and somehow shocking that the broke ass bitch is the heiress to Salvador enterprises?” she smirked, her voice laced with mockery. “What do you have to say about that?”