RESTORED HEIR

Chapter 5

Jacelyn had a lot running through her mind. She held Francis' hands and led them back to their house.

“Place the call.”

Francis encouraged her when he noticed she was reluctant.

After some minutes of hesitation, she pulled out a business card.

Earlier Silas Anthony had given her a business card.

She placed a call.

“Hello, Mr. Silas. So sorry to disturb you, I need your help.”

Jacelyn uttered calmly the moment the call connected.

“What's the problem? I'm all ears.” Silas spoke from the other end.

“My family wants to celebrate the contract that I just got with your organization. We’ll host a dinner and it will hold later tonight at PEAUR CAFE. Is it possible for the new boss to grace this small dinner treat?”

“Hmm,” Silas exhaled. “I can't give you a response. I'll pass your request to the new boss and revert to you as soon as I can.”

“Sorry to disturb you once again. I will be expecting your response, thank you sir.”

Jacelyn said softly.

At that point, Francis excused himself to use the restroom. He knew that Silas would call to know his response.

Right then, his phone rang but he didn't answer. He quickly sent a message.

[I will attend the dinner treat.]

Silas replied, [Alright, Boss]

Next, Silas called Jacelyn. “The new boss will be present at the dinner treat.”

“Wow! Thank you so much, I appreciate.”

Jacelyn didn't expect that the new boss will agree to wine and dine with a middle-class family like the Carls.

It was indeed a rare opportunity!

Suddenly, Francis held Jacelyn's screams. Before he could ask what happened, she ran to the mansion.

He followed after her.

“Grandpa! The new boss of Celestial Brand will be present at the dinner.”

Jacelyn yelled with excitement evident in her voice.

“That's great. Fred brought the idea of the dinner but we all must contribute our best to make this experience one of its kind. We have to reserve a special section at PEAUR CAFE.

The Carls and Fred Santex couldn't wait to see the new boss.

Soon they all returned to their rooms, making preparation for the treat tonight.

At Thompson's room.

Thompson angrily slammed a chair against the wall and cursed. “Shit!”

“Calm down,” a young woman said to him slowly.

The woman was his wife, Keren.

“Don't tell me that,” he said coldly. “Jacelyn doesn't deserve all the benefits that she would get. It's difficult to secure a contract with Celestial Brand! She must have given her body in exchange for the deal.”

Keren touched his shoulder, “Jacelyn can't be your superior. Not under my watch! You have to outsmart her.”

Meanwhile at the Loryds’.

They were now bankrupt and laden with huge debt.

In the midst of everyone, Jones knelt down with reddened eyes.

“Believe me father, I didn't annoy the new boss of Celestial Brand. I was surprised to also get the news from Silas Anthony.” He paused before adding. “Jacelyn Carl must be responsible for this. The deal with Alphaton was cancelled and same time she bagged some deal for Carlton. She is to be blamed not me. My only crime was agreeing to help her secure a contract with Celestial Brand.”

“Damn it!”

Jones elder brother, Elias uttered angrily.” “Jacelyn Carl you have crossed the line. You and your family will return to the dark where you all belong.”

Jones' father, Andy stood up and said angrily. “This must be fixed. There has to be a way out.”

“Sure, I have everything under control.”

The Loryds' were devising means to make Jacelyn pay dearly while the Carls were preparing for the dinner treat tonight.

“That reminds me.” Jones sighed as he looked intently at Andy. “Yusi just posted that her family will be having a dinner treat to celebrate the new deal with Celestial Brand. Is it still possible for Alphaton to fix things with Celestial Brand?”

“Shut up, you fool.”

Elias said coldly.

He added, “We will attend the dinner. I need to teach the Carls a lesson.”

Except for Francis, all the Carls were all present at PEAUR CAFE at exactly seven in the evening.

He had told them to go ahead and he would join them when was done with his chores.

Fred had also arrived. They were seated at the Silver section of the venue.

A lot of people and dignitaries were present either for business purposes or to have a nice time.

However, some people present had heard rumors that the new boss of Celestial Brand will be attending the dinner to celebrate the Carl's partnership. They were there to see if it was true and if they could Curry favor from the new boss.

The waitress served a variety of dishes on the table.

The aroma, decoration made it irresistible.

Happily, they chatted and laughed as they anticipated the new boss' arrival.

“Look at them.” A young man said coldly. “Celebrating what they don't deserve.”

The man was Elias Loryd. He had walked in with four bodyguards.

At this point, everyone’s attention was drawn to the Carls table.

“Sir Elias, what do you mean?” Yusi asked politely.

She met with Elias twice since she started dating Jones.

Elias threw disdainful stares at Yusi.

He was about to talk when Fred said. “I think there is a mix-up somewhere. They are celebrating because they merited the deal.”

“What do you even know?” Elias downgraded Fred.

Elias pointed at Jacelyn. “You maneuvered your way to Silas Anthony’s bed; that led to the termination of my family's partnership with Celestial Brand. Here you are celebrating like you are worth signing a deal with Celestial Brand.”

“What? Don't say things you are not sure of.” Jacelyn said with a shaky voice.

“I knew it. They are not worth the caliber of people who signed deals with Celestial Brand.”

“My instincts have just been confirmed to be true.”

Some onlookers expressed themselves

“You all should go on your knees now.” Elias ordered.

Trembling, the Carls, including Fred, went to their knees.

The Loryds' might have lost their partnership with Celestial Brand but they were a family that is well connected with big shots. Disobeying Elias would be likened to signing a death warrant.

Crash!

Elias scattered all the dishes and bottles that were on the table.

He made eye contact with his bodyguards and they pounced on the Carls without mercy.

Elias held Jacelyn's neck. “I don't care how you got the contract but first thing tomorrow, you have to reject it. Otherwise, you and your family will be wiped out in just less than an hour.”

“Please don't harm us. Let Jacelyn bear the consequences alone. I had also heard rumors that she has a sexual connection with Silas Anthony and that's why securing the deal was easy for her.” Thompson said.

“What?!” Jacelyn couldn't help but express.

“Who told you that?”

A cold voice asked.

It was the voice of Silas Anthony. He just arrived.

How could her uncle say such a thing about her?

The Carls looked at her with a frown. They were shocked to hear those words. They were also annoyed that Thompson didn't inform them earlier.

“The new boss will be here soon, please let us go. You and Jacelyn can discuss with the new boss when he arrives.” Grandpa Carl spoke, trying to exempt himself.

“Shut up old man.” Elias said and turned to Silas. “Prove me wrong by terminating the deal Jacelyn bagged with Celestial Brand.”

“I can't, it's beyond me.” Silas announced.

“Of course, it is beyond you because you cannot resist her.” Elias mocked.

Silas looked around and saw that Francis wasn't present. He was pissed off and excused himself to place a call.

“Jacelyn is in trouble. Come over to PEAUR CAFE!”

He told Francis about the false accusation and ended the call.

Francis who had plans of getting a luxury outfit and a mask to disguise himself quickly aborted the plan and headed to the venue.

When he got in, he couldn't believe the pathetic state he saw Jacelyn and her family.

Because of the slaps Elias had given Jacelyn, her cheeks were swollen, her eyes were reddened with blood and mucus finding its way through her nose.

He was more devastated that the family were willing to allow Jacelyn suffer alone for something that was beneficial to all of them.

How could they believe she slept with Silas to secure a deal?

“You have just tomorrow. Make sure Celestial Brand takes back their words and announces they remain partners with Alphaton. If not, a mass burial will be held in honor of you and your family.

An angry man stood before Elias.

“Enough! Don't lay your filthy fingers on her.” Francis roared, the pain and quest for revenge evident in his tone.

“You, miserable son-in-law?” Elias laughed. If you were capable, your wife wouldn't sell her body to secure a mere deal. Keep quiet or I'll put you where you belong.” Elias warned.

“You are playing with fire and I promise that you'll see the effect.” Francis uttered coldly