Se connecterCHAPTER 74Scarlett “I swear that gentleman is struggling to keep his eyes off you," Zoe said, looking the other way.“What? Who?" I turned only to realize that Aldric was looking at me.“Oh didn't think he'd make it," I smiled and rushed to welcome him.“Hey, I'm glad you made it," I said, hugging him and kissing him on the cheek.“There's nothing I wouldn't skip just to be here Scarlett," he answered.“Wow that's a real man right there," Zoe commented.“He's Aldric Stone after all," I reacted.“Alright ladies, where's the birthday Queen?" Aldric asked.“Uhmm, she's still inside getting ready, but will be out in a few minutes. Please have fun," I said about going to the other guests when Aldric held my hand.“Careful, my security doesn't play about such contact, sir,” I warned him."I wouldn't mind dying for all this beauty Scarlett,” he answered."Aldric,” I whispered with a serious face." OK, fine, I'm sorry, you go ahead, I'll just be around here,” he said and made his way to ge
CHAPTER 73Aldric I'm growing impatient. Throughout all these years I just admired being by Scarlett's side. Helping her plan how her Empire would be structured and where her branches would be all over the country.I never wanted her to feel inferior or anything. Just gave her enough time, space, and everything she deserved.I knew she had it in her to run an Empire, and I made sure she grew her Studio into it. I looked at her photos that were on my wall and just admired the beauty my eyes were witnessing.“Sir, may I come in?" my guard asked before I nodded.“Yes. Is everything OK?" I asked since he wasn't someone who disturbed me over nothing.“All is well but you haven't touched your food since last night," he reminded me."I'm not hungry, OK. Just give it away and get ready to take me golfing,” I responded.I just needed that space to ease my mind since a lot of things were going on. I grabbed my cap from the table and then made my way downstairs.I got into the car and we then d
CHAPTER 72Daniel “Mom, people are losing the respect they had for us in the industry," I said, taking a seat on her couch.“Son, I don't even want to talk about that. Can you believe Scarlett was here to warn me?" Mom responded before I looked up in disbelief.“What did you do again? I'm trying to get to her, and you just keep making things hard for me, Mom," I shook my head.“It's not what you think. I just visited her company and she invited me into her office before asking her designers to take me to their workroom for my Gala dress but I didn't like how tight the designer had the material close to me so I lost it and—”Mom paused and looked at me."And what?” "Accidentally tore the material," she said.“You're so unbelievable Mom. Do you know how upset Scarlett was that she had to come to you?" “It's not like that Daniel. I knew what I was doing was OK. I wanted her to come so we could talk about the two of you. I mean we just can't throw away the history you made," she said,
CHAPTER 71Scarlett I ended the call with Damien and then made my way home to prepare for dinner with the First Lady.I got to the mansion and found Zoe trying to catch Miguel's attention while he constantly kept ignoring her. Gina was in the living room watching cartoons with her nanny.I greeted her and then made my way upstairs to take a shower. It was going to be stressful choosing my outfit so I just got one that wouldn't give me trouble.“I'll be down in a minute please get the car ready," I said to Miguel over a call before I grabbed my purse and made my way downstairs.“Wow, this looks great on you. Aren't you just my light?" Zoe complimented.“I am baby I've got to be," I smiled.“Are you taking my crush with you?" she asked before the smile on my face faded.“Do make me ask the pilot to get ready for your return," I joked.“There's no way I'm leaving this mansion." “Now keep your eyes off him." “It's hard," she blushed as Miguel opened the car's door for me.I just shook
CHAPTER 70Scarlett “Sweetie you should take a seat and wait for Daniel he'll be here in a few—" “Evelyn, I'm not here to play your sick games. Just know that the next time you try anything with my property, there will be consequences." I looked at her.“Agh, you low life, just because you got some class doesn't mean you can talk to me anyhow, OK. I'm still Evelyn Cross the one and only Queen," she placed her arm at her waist as if she was about to walk a runway.“That's so funny. If that were so you would have given those wrinkles some attention. I don't like hags that get too comfortable playing sexy," I smiled.“If it wasn't for Daniel and me, you wouldn't be here, Scarlett. You only got to know because of my husband's surname. You're such an ungrateful bitch," Eva said."I don't remember taking your husband's last name Evelyn. Please don't try to be dramatic. I worked my way up unlike you or your son.”"Scarlett, you have no idea what you're about to provoke, OK. Take a damn sea
CHAPTER 69Scarlett I knew Jenny was hiding something. There's no way she just went pale like that. “What's wrong with the network here? I'm struggling to log in to my social network," Zoe asked as we made our way to the living room.“Uhmm, there was a wire leaking, but it's now being fixed," Jenny responded.“Oh, Miguel must have forgotten to tell me," I commented, since he usually informed everyone.“I've a document to sign. How long would that take?" Zoe asked.“I'll let you know ma'am." Jenny made her way to her bedroom while I went to mine with Zoe. “This bed sure smells like wealthy Scarlett. Are you sure it doesn't have money between the mattresses?” "No. Come on, why would I want to keep money at home?”“Emergency reasons." "I haven't had any so far. Anyways, how's work?” I asked since she hasn't mentioned a thing."Stressful. I'm dealing with a high-profile client, and she sometimes forgets that her money can't make everything happen at once,” Zoe responded."Yeah, I te







