Chapter 036

36.

TWO DAYS LATER…

“Is that all the documents for today?” Samantha asked Linda, who nodded. “Cool then. That means I would be able to get home in time for Dad's arrival.” she smiled and Linda nodded.

“I'll go place them in the drawer,” she was about to leave when the door opened and Mia walked in with the receptionist trailing after her.

“I'm so sorry, ma'am. I asked if she had an appointment, but she demanded to see you and just barged in here.” The receptionist complained with her head lowered.

Samantha looked at Mia, who rolled her eyes while blowing bubbles from the gum she was chewing before averting her gaze to the receptionist. “It's fine, you can leave,” she said to the lady, and she bowed before walking out.

Samantha looked at Mia. “It's not nice to just barge into someone's office. I'd advise you have some manners, Mia. But let's forget about that. Why are you here?” she asked, the look on her face serious.

Mia took a seat and crossed her legs. “I think you've been taking my warnings lightly, so I have come here to remind you. I have no idea what your problem is, and why you have chosen to take Aiden away from me.”

“What are you even talking about?” Samantha asked with a scoff. Linda stood in a corner with her arms folded as she watched them. She hadn't seen Mia before and wondered where Samantha knew her from.

“I mean you're stopping him from spending time with me. When he hadn't met you, he used to have my time. Whenever I came into the city, he would take me shopping and spoil me, but now, he barely returns early from work, and I know it's all because of you. He is spending time with you and avoiding me at home!” she snapped.

Samantha snickered. “I think you're getting the wrong idea, Mia. Aiden and I haven't seen each other since this week started, and it's because we've been busy working tirelessly on our new project. You are misunderstanding the whole situation, girl."

Mia scoffed. She wasn't going to believe whatever came out from Samantha's mouth. “I don't believe you. You're just using this to cover up your lies, and I'm not so daft to fall for it.”

“Suit yourself.” Samantha shrugged and that seemed to annoy her.

“Aren't you tired of going after someone else's man after getting dumped by yours?” she asked and Samantha raised an eyebrow.

“Excuse me?”

Mia chuckled. “Oh, so you think I don't know who you are? You're just a fake. You have a messed up personal life, but you show the world that you're a good person when it's all just a facade. I bet Aiden doesn't know your true colors, that's why he is still sticking with you. After getting divorced and chased out by your husband, you have the effrontery to try getting close to my brother to boost your fame.” she said, her voice dripping with venom, each of them aimed at Samantha's heart and ego.

Samantha tightened her fists. Linda was about to talk, but Samantha shook her head to stop her and faced Mia. “Are you done?” she asked and Mia's eyes narrowed at her. “If you're done, you can get out of my office!” she snapped.

Mia laughed out loud. “Ouch! I guess I might have struck a chord,” she sneered. “But you should know that my Aiden can't have already used products. You don't deserve him.”

“Mia, I am being patient with you because of Aiden, but if you continue to push me to the wall, I won't mind showing you how dangerous I can be. I forgive you for today, next time, I might not take it likely with you. Pray you don't try this rubbish on a day when I'm in a bad mood.” she warned, her voice firm and intimidating.

Mia rolled her eyes. “I'm not scared of you. As long as you are still with Aiden, I will continue stepping on your toes and pushing you to the wall. A divorced woman shouldn't be someone my brother will love. Watch and see how I'm going to blow your secret to the whole world. I bet Aiden would be happy to see you all over the news and finally know your true colors.”

Samantha didn't want to be moved by her. “Get out of my office before I call security on you!”

Mia stood to her feet. “I will get out of your stinky office, but take what I said today as your last warning. Again, you have no idea how dangerous I can become when I don't get what I want, and I hate being disobeyed.” With that, she turned and walked out of the office, a proud smile on her face.

Linda rushed to Samantha. “Who is that bitch?” she asked and Samantha took a deep breath to calm herself down. She was literally boiling in rage right now. She had never been disrespected like this since she rose to power. It brought back bad memories; memories she wanted to forget about forever.

“She is Aiden's cousin.” Samantha answered, her mind racing with how to get back at Mia for what she did.

Linda gasped. “Aiden's cousin? Why is she acting that way then? What's her business with you and Aiden's relationship?”

“Apparently, the rascal is obsessed with Aiden and wants no one to take him away from her. I'm not even interested in him and she keeps bothering me. I want to put her in her place so bad!” she snapped, pounding her fists.

“If you want, I can help you beat her up and set her mouth straight. Bitchy bimbos like her should know where they belong; on the floor with sand stuffed in their mouth.” Linda huffed and Samantha smiled.

Samantha stood to her feet and carried her bag. “Let's just go home.”

Linda nodded as they walked out of the office. They got outside and were about to get into the car when Aiden came out of one of the cars parked there. Samantha was shocked to see him.

He walked to where she stood with a smile on his face.

“What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be at work?” she asked.

Linda moved away so they could talk. Her eyes met with that of Seth and both scoffed as they looked away from each other.

“Am I a robot? I'm getting off work, of course. Besides, we have to rub minds together on the last phase of our project.” he answered, and she nodded with a sigh.

“So, what are you doing here then?” she asked.

He walked forward. “Be my date to the Sullivan Group handover ceremony.”