Chapter Twenty Two: A Bizarre ProposalA knock suddenly rattled her door. Her eyes fixed on the door as she stilled the chair. The door creaked open and a head poked in.The sight of Gerald would usually dull her mood, but today was different. She felt a bit pleased to see him.Gerald swung the door open full length and strolled in. Almost as though he owned the place. He had a pompous grin on his face."Good to see you bright and shining this morning... pardon, I let myself in"Lesley smiled invitingly. "It's no problem Gerald, good to have you here."Gerald was a little surprised with the warm reception. Margaret had updated him on the impending divorce, and he had anticipated a better reception than previously, but not to the degree he just experienced.After the threat from his parents, he was intent on playing along nicely. His trust was tied to a marriage, so he knew it was time to play nice until his inheritance was in the bag. Lesley was the perfect candidate for his scheme.

Chapter twenty Four: Who Said You Could LeaveOr was the foreign Minister who was in the county for a visit a guest at the Piper's?Apart from his own family, It was only the likes of the minister that had the kind of wealth to own such a ride in Tulzar.He knew the prominent families in Cadbury and the entire Tulzar and this didn't belong in their fleet.Or was it the owner of the newly constructed BlueShield edifice?The business mogul whose identity was still a mystery.But why was he parked outside if it was him? Gerald wondered on.His eyes fixated on the vehicle until they entered the compound.Cruz had just stepped onto the front porch of the mansion when the Mercedes and Range Rover pulled into the driveway.He wasn't interested in who the visitors were so he continued into the anteroom.He rung the doorbell and some seconds later, the door swung open.Lesley looked shocked to see him. It was obvious she was expecting someone else."Hey," Cruz said and walked past her into the

Chapter Twenty Six: Majority ShareholderMoments later, a beautiful, slender and sophisticated woman entered Cruz's office. The woman who seemed like she would be in her mid thirties looked smart and collected in her expensive suit.Her pristine curves gave the outfit some nice contours.She stood a little nervous in front of Cruz as she bowed slightly.———BILL LOGISTICS LLCLesley wandered back and forth restlessly in her office. The event of the previous night was still fresh in her head.It was as if she was reliving the moment over and over again.Was that Cruz? What had possessed him with so much power and skill?Those yoga retreats he always attended, was that what he had been up to? Learning martial arts?How come he never showed that side of himself?The man was so sleek and masterful with how he dispatched the bodyguards who had both ended up in the ICU.Oh! how ashamed she had felt for chosing Gerald over him. The man might be broke, but he had held his own perfectly so far

Chapter Twenty Eight: DesperationMayor Philip observed Bill closely. He noticed he was a bit nervous."So, this expansion project will cost about a hundred million?" Phillip wanted to be sure he understood Bill well."A hundred and twelve million actually... I want to wrap up the deal with my new partners as soon as possible." Bill explained."Oh! And the share holders at Bill Logistics can't raise that?" Philip inquired, brows raised."I am looking to build new partnerships. I don't want to involve the share holders... Let's just say I'm branching out from logistics and the share holders are okay with the status quo." Bill presented. He was trying to sound as casual as possible, so Philip doesn't notice the panic in his voice."Very well... so you want me to buy twenty percent from the seventy five percent volume you control so you can have enough funds for your new project?""Precisely!" Bill responded a little bit too enthusiastically."Can I have a look at the shares certificate?

Chapter Thirty: I Thought You Cared For My Daughter.Lesley shuddered at the sound of the blow.Whooo!Another one flew in fast, but Bill quickly caught Margaret's hand."What are you doing?" Bill struggled to keep her still."You bastard! You've been lying to me all these years!" Margaret faught to free her hands."How did I lie to you, Margie?" Bill quizzed as they both struggled on the spot."That's enough, mom! Fighting will not fix this!" Lesley uttered, horrified at the altercation."She's right, Margie," Bill said, panting; grateful that Lesley was intervening.Margaret disengaged from Bill, freeing her hands from his grip."Tell me it's not true Bill, that you don't own the company..." Margaret yelled as she stood defiant in his way.Just then, the new housekeeper poked her head into the livingroom from the hallway. Bill could see her from his vantage position and a flush of discomfort stained his face, adding to the red handprint on his cheek.The housekeeper quickly drew ba