The Heiress Revealed

Hailey’s POV

I rolled my eyes, “Don’t start the day with such a boring introduction.” I expected him to react to what I said but he ended up laughing a little bit.

He draw out a chair for me and I sat down before he went to his seat. A waiter came to take our order prior to when our conversation started.

“So why didn’t you reject the engagement years ago. You could have to chose to cancel it when I said I wasn’t interested, why wait?” I asked him the question that bothered me so much.

“I just wanted to.” His reply was simple and fast. I studied his expression and composure but he wasn’t havent any shaken moment.

I couldn’t tell if he was nervous or not as his expression was calm. Indeed, worthy to be called the wealthiest man in his USA.

“A deal.” I proposed. He was looking at me and I felt uncomfortable at his stare so I cleared my throat.

“A deal is all I needed. We’ll fake marriage to the crowd and grandfather. A perfect couple but once we are out of where camera is, no one is to interfere with each other.” I thought I saw his calm expression break for a while but it was covered up quickly.

“Our private life will be different from one another and we can’t interfere in each other business, did you agree?” I asked him.

There was silence at first and I thought he wanted to disagree but he said something else, “So what’s in with the deal for me?” Of course I knew he’ll ask.

I smiled at him.

******

It was already weeks since I knew about Kingsley and I could say he loooked mysterious and interesting to me, I wanted to know more about this man.

The engagement day was purposely set to be the same date with the cooperation with the Fenandro family.

I plan to reveal my identity and cancel the plans given to them. Since Lillian loves taking credit so much then I’ll give her one.

I slipped in the long white baseball gown sent to me by Kingsley into my body. The waistline fitting perfectly on my body. I adjusted the hand and let down my hair letting it flow down reaching her shoulders.

I applied lipstick a bit to moist my lips more before standing up straight. I took my purse and took my phone, I slipped into the heels beside my bed stand then I smiled walking outside.

Everyone already left for the party but I stayed a bit because I had something to do. I left into the car, the driver starting it immediately I entered.

The car stopped in front of the banquet hotel and I stepped out after the driver opened the door for me.

It so happened that Tyler and Lillian both came out of their own car also, “What a rare sight to see.” I thought.

I walked towards the entrance but was stopped by them as Lillian came forward.

“Sister, what are you doing here?” She asked me. I hate green tea bitches the most.

“Firstly, I’m the only daughter of my parents, we aren’t two.”

“Secondly, I really hate green tea bitch especially bitches like you who think acting all bitchy is everything needed to control a man.” I said and tried going but Tyler stopped me.

“I never said you could go yet.” He said. “You are just one lowly delivery woman, so why are you here? Have you hooked up with one of those old men just to get inside of here.” He blurted out which made me laugh.

To be honest, I didn’t think I really fell in love with a wolf hearted man like this. “If you try stopping me one more time then I’ll really show you the power of those old men.” I boasted back to him.

I showed my invitation to the guard at the entrance before walking in. There were a lot of celebrities and wealthy businessmen attending the banquet ceremony.

Just when I sight grandfather and tried walking to to him, Lillian came and pushed me unexpectedly making me lose my balance and almost fell.

This caused all guest to stare at us, every single eyes inside the banquet. “Do you think by attending this party, you could rise from pheasant to a phoenix?” She asked. Her hand placed on her side waist.

I thought she had a little brain left and now I could see she didn’t. “Tyler, why don’t you train your dog more effective so she’ll know when to bark or not.” I rolled my eyes at them.

I knew that will annoy her a lot, “What did you just say?” She asked. Her eyes red with anger as she stared at me like she was ready to pounce on me.

“I don’t want to think your ears are starting to malfunction also right. On my God, what a pity.” Everyone in the hall laughed at what I just said.

“You are just one old cleaning housewife that my husband doesn’t want again. If it wasn’t because you had slept with some old men to get here today, do you think you’ll be here.” She blurted out.

I was thinking to wait until my identity was announced before canceling their cooperation with the company but their irritating appearance was starting to annoy me.

“Do you think everyone will be like you wishing to be a mistress and destroying homes everywhere like a dog.” I pushed her back and landed her a slap on her right cheek.

Everyone in the hall knew me since it was specially sent to everyone who I was except to this two scum bags, I can’t wait to see the look of surprise on their faces.

“How dare you push me? Who do you think you are.” She tried to attack me, she was holding the bottle of wine in her hand and threw it at me.

It was an unexpected thing so I close my eyes in shock unable to move, I thought it could have hit me by now but nothing touched me so I opened my eyes to see Kingsley facing me.

He was backing the couples. I felt a liquid dropped on the floor and checked , it was blood. “You are bleeding King.” I said worried about him even though I didn’t know why I was so worried.

“It’s nice seeing you worry about me again but I’m fine.” He smiled affectionately and pecked my forehead. I couldn’t tell if he was doing it because of the deal or because he was being real.

“You need to go to the hospital.” I tried to make him but he stopped me.

“I’m fine.” He muttered. He held my hand and faced them, Tyler was the first to talk.

“Sir, why did you protect this woman, I’m telling you, she’s nothing but a slut…” King interrupted him by kicking him with his leg.

Tyler fell to the ground groaning in pain. “How dare you call the heiress of Norway group a slut? And who do you think you are to open your mouth and insult my fiancé, the fiancé of I, Kingsley Geralt, have I gone too soft these days?”

“What do you mean? Heiress… Norway… Fiancée…” Tyler stuttered in shock, his eyes threatening to fall from their eyeballs.

Lillian was looking extremely shocked while staring at me. “Impossible, I was her husband for 3 years and she has never mentioned it to me.” He shouts.

King was about to talk but I stopped him, “I’ll do this myself.” I walked towards him slowly and stopped in front of him intentionally pressing his fingers.

“Have you ever thought about why an incompetent person like you could get a cooperation with the Norway group, or why your company would get better and better with different big contracts. Or why you could go public in just a space of two years.”

“You could have learn to cherish what you have without being a scumbag.” I kicked him and tried to walk back to Kingsley.

“Wait, Hailey, I’m really sorry.”

“She actually seduced me, you know I really love you, I was just confused for some moments, please give me another chance.” HUS words were deafening to me.

I was emotionally tortured for three years just because he had his first love that he was still holding on to.

“You are really a scumbag.” I spat at him. Brother signaled the guards to take the two of them out with Tyler screaming my name.

I rushed to King’s side worried, “King are you okay?” I asked immediately, he nods his head but I knew that was a lie andI breathed out the air I’ve been holding in. There was no tears coming out but I was hurt and no words could explain that.

I picked out my phone and called grandfather’s number as I told him to send his driver over to me telling him the address.

After I dropped the phone. I walked over to the bench not far from me, my eyes drowsy with tears. I realized how stupid I had felt for so many years loving the wrong person.

Was there really something called true love? I had always expected to love a normal simple life and be with the man I love watching him cherish me and loving me back.

Turns out all this was just my dream, what a fool I was!

Just then a BWM car stopped just in front of me, the driver coming out to open the back door, I rolled my eyes seeing my older brother, Brandon comes out.

I immediately rushed to hug him without caring about anything, I just want to cry on his shoulders, ”What have they done to you?” He pat my back gently.

I sniffed I’m not able to say anything and just continued crying, after some minutes, I stopped and he escorted me back inside the car handling me the bottle water there.

“I thought I knew him, and thought if I helped him become the best then he’ll still stay even without knowing my identity, who could have thought he was just faking it.” I said taking a sip from the bottle water.

“Some guys are like that, you don’t have to beat yourself too hard. I promise they’ll pay for bullying you.” He assured me which made me broke into a smile.

“Ohh right, brother, don’t cancel the cooperation yet. I want to be the to do that myself. I gave it to him and I’ll be tearing it apart in front of him.” I said, my eyes cleared from any tears.

“As you wish little sis.” He poked my nose gently. The ride back to the mansion was silent and I had no idea when I slept off.

*****

“Sis, little sis.” I heard brother’s voice from afar, I yawned slowly standing up. I realized we were already at the mansion.

I stepped out of the car and stared for a while looking at the wealth I had abandoned three years ago, ohhh Hailey, how stupid are you.

“The ride took a while.” I whispered to my brother. He laughed at me and we both walked into the mansion.

As I walked inside, I saw grandfather sitting on the couch while mother walked around the sitting room anxiously.

I could tell they were both waiting for me, after refusing to see them for three years because I don’t want Tyler to suspect me or have any clue about my identity.

I smiled and walked towards them, “Mom.” “Grandfather.” I called out running to mom, she hugged me tight.

Sweet mother. How much I’ve longed for her love and warm hugs. I disengaged the hug and went to grandfather slowly bending down to his level.

“Grandfather, I’m sorry.” I said softly, my eyes feeling teary, he slowly hugged me patting my back.

“You are still my sweet granddaughter, no one is above mistake.” He said cleaning my tears with his thumb.

“A stupid mistake.” I chuckled. Everyone else in the room laughed along at my little joke. My face brightened up seeing my family in smiles.

“Brother, what about father?” I asked him. Just then I heard his voice behind me.

“I heard a prodigal daughter returned back home after being dumped by a scumbag.” He said. I turned back and saw him all smiles.

Everyone broke into laughter including me but I couldn’t stop the tears that followed, “This wasn’t time for jokes dad.” I said playfully as I hugged him.

“Welcome home daughter.”

I disengaged from the hug and he gently pecked my forehead alarming mom. “Tell her to look for her own husband and stop flirting with my hubby here.” She rolled her eyes like a baby.

The both of them started flirting which made grandfather and I including brother to excuse them. That was how they do, flirts, go on vacation and shopping together.

That was why the company was handed over to brother and I early age because the both of them were not interested in the company.

“Ohh right, before I forgot brotehr. Tyler wanted to frame me for a crime, I think it’s something related to Lillian. Can you check it out for me please.” I request.

“Of course little sis. I’ll leave you and grandfather to talk, you have a lot to catch up on.” He said, “Don’t anger him, his heart isn’t that strong anymore.” He whispered into my ears.

I nod my head slowly and watched him leave. There was silence between us at first and it was a little bit uncomfortable.

“Will you now take up the family business.” He finally broke the silence. I had no intention of taking the business coming back home as brother is already doing a good job managing it.

“Grandfather, I have my own company now. Both abroad and home. It’s the top one designer company producing the best products and you also know.”

“Let brother just continue managing the family business, he’s the best candidate for it.” I gently said trying not to anger him.

“You are a lot more like your mother. And I’m always amazed at how you both picked your genes.” He laughed softly, “Your brother is enthusiastic and kind, soft at the same time making him the best chairman and the best replica of your father.” He completed.

“We could never be wrong.” The communication was going smoothly and we both had an agreement after a long talk.

“There’s one more thing you need to do.” He finally said. I knew he’ll bring it back up, the main reason I left home.

“The engagement you rejected 3 years ago is still available. Kingsley wouldn’t reject it no matter how much I tried to make him understand. I guess he had foresee this.” He said.

I breathed in thinking long. It wouldn’t be bad having another strong alliance but judging by the fact that I had just left a not so lovable marriage, I don’t think I’m ready to rush into another.

“Grandfather, I’ll decide once I meet him.” I said. If he’s truly someone worthy of being my partner then so be it.

“A blind dinner date had already been set up for the both of you at the 5star restaurant, he’ll be waiting for you at 6pm.” I nodded and walked out.

I went upstairs into my room, it was still ever sparkly and neat. I went to shower inside the bathroom and went back out after finishing up.

I saw the black short dinner gown on my bed with black heels. I guessed mom could have delivered it for me to dress up for the date.

I changed into my clothes and wore the heels proceeding to go out after taking my purse. Grandfather was the only one in the living room when I got there.

“Grandfather.” He looked back as I called him, staring at him and a smile appeared on his face.

“How do I look?” I asked him turning around, I faced him and sat beside him.

“You look beautiful always.” I pecked him on his cheek after hearing his review and headed out.

“Thank grandpa.” I waved a bye walking towards the car, the driver helped me to open the door and I entered.

He entered the driver seat and started the car.

*****

The car stopped in front of the giant five star restaurant, I stepped down and adjust my gown, holding my purse on my right hand as I walked inside the restaurant elegantly.

A waiter came to meet me asking for my stay, “I’m here for Kingsley Geralt.” I said politely. She bow guiding me to where he was.

He signaled to her to leave while it was just the two of us left, his back was facing me but I felt he was really familiar to me.

Just then he turned, smart, tall, confident, aura, and the way his face speaks even without talking. It gives out domineering.

“It’s been a while Hailey Norway.” I was right because he collapsed almost immediately.