"Absolutely not!" Joy said."Why? She could be of assistance." Billion replied."In what way? From what you've said, it's obvious she's head over heels in love with him. She wouldn't be able to reason properly." Joy retorted."We can't be certain until we try. Esther is probably going to end up being a victim of Xavier's scheme if we don't notify her." Billion said."We will tell her, but not just yet. We have no solid proof against Xavier." Joy said."We do. You're a living proof. Xavier has been begging you to go out with him, even if that doesn't change her mind completely, atleast, it will gain her attention." Billion said."And then what? It's going to be my word against Xavier's and we both know who to place our money on. She won't believe us. Xavier's just going to tell her I'm responsible for the downfall of his parents and now, I'm trying to bring him down too and she'll believe him. And then, you're going to have to reveal yourself. And if anyone finds out who you are, our w

"The Boulevard headquarters?" Esther asked."Yes." Billion simply replied."Yes, I do know where it's located but what has that brand got to do with my question?" Esther asked."It has a lot to do with it. We need to go there, but first, let me confirm if Joy is back to the office." Billion replied.He quickly sent a text to Joy and she confirmed that she was in the office and was waiting for him, he assured her he would be there soon."Billion, what's going on?" Esther asked."Just drive to the Boulevard headquarters, when we get there, I promise to explain everything." Billion said."How can you expect me to just drive off to a place I know no one? Besides, my fiance just called me and he sounded really scared, I'm supposed to be with him right now, I just need you to answer this simple question about how you know where he is." Esther screamed."Calm down, I can assure you, your fiance does not need you running to him right now, he's safe." Billion said reassuringly."How can you be

"Number one." Billion started, "Xavier can bring up the name; Joy." Esther scoffed loudly, "That's not possible." she said."Hold on, I'm not done yet. Xavier could bring up Joy's name and tell you about her and about his past relationship with her. I believe he would also mention how badly he had treated her and how he deeply regrets it. He could say she had an involvement in what happened to his parents and instead of resenting her, her actions awakened something he had been bottling in.Xavier would then confess to you he had rekindled his relationship with Joy and he realizes he's in love with her. And then he'll claim it would be unfair to you for him to proceed with the marriage knowing fully well his heart belongs to another." Billion explained and paused."I think I get it, this is a possibility. Xavier knows you have a kind heart, he knows you would never force him to marry you, he's aware you love him deeply and rather than him being in an unhappy marriage with you, you'd r

Esther paused. She stood in front of her cousin's door but somehow, she couldn't get herself to ring the bell.She contemplated knocking instead, but she hesitated, she couldn't believe she was about to go through with the plan.It was a plan she had come up with, but if she had been told a week ago that she would be standing in front of Thelma's door and about to test her fiance, she wouldn't believe it.The plan was simple. She would go to her cousin's house, hide and then Thelma would invite Xavier over.When he got there, Thelma would look for a way to make him reveal a bit of his plans to her and she was convinced he would because he was already opening up bit by bit to her.Esther couldn't believe that, not only did Xavier not really love her, he was willing to disrespect her by having a thing with her cousin.A part of her wished everything they had planned out would go accordingly, but a tiny part of her still wished it would all be a lie, but in her mind, she knew better.

"Here's the plan. Joy, you'll tell Xavier you'd send the money via check and you'll be really busy, so, you won't be able to give it to him personally, you'll tell him you'll send someone you trust to give it to him. Esther, you'll meet up with him. Both of you will discuss and then, I think you should show him the recording between him and Thelma.It doesn't matter how much he begs or tries to deny it, you'll end things with him and let him know he won't be getting a cent from you, are you okay with that? Do you think you can go through with it?" Billion asked."Well, I guess so." Esther answered."We need you to be certain. We know it won't be easy, but if you feel you will not be able to go through with it, or you'll be too uncomfortable, we can come up with another plan." Joy said."I can do it." Esther affirmed."Alright then, that's settled." Billion said."So, who would I be sending to deliver the check to him?" Joy asked."You will not be sending anyone. You'll give him no che