2025-04-10 13:23:54“Did it work out? You don't look alright?” Redmond feigned ignorance of the situation on sighting Ruth approaching towards him. Her expression was blank like a white paper. She was still yet to recover from what transpired inside the Zinont Group building. She looked like someone one that had her dear life sucked out of her.
She ignored him and grabbed his fabrics before extending her hand towards his jaw. Her face paled by shock. “This is real, this is all real.” She cried as she hugged him tightly. “I got it, Red. They gave me the contract.” She mumbled under her breath as she wrapped her hand tightly around him. “That's great news.” “It was easy, Red. So easy that at some point I felt like someone had already done the job for me.” “It doesn't matter at this point, what matters is that you did it.” She heaved a relieving smile. “This time, they will let us be for good.” Just then, Ruth's phone binged, notifying her of a message. It was the family's group chat. Arthur and his cahoots were already celebrating and having fun, thinking that they had lost. Arthur's spies must have misjudged the situation. They have related to him false information based on Ruth's countenance when she left the building. “Is this the mother fucking thanks we get for giving you guys a chance.” “Tell your gigolo, he owes me an apology. He better start rehearsing.” “This is ridiculous. Heard you guys didn't even get to pass the receptionist.” That was as it came, messages, derogatory messages flooded the chat group. Ruth and Redmond smiled, “They won't see this coming.” Both entered the old fashioned cab and left for the Teleimans Mansion. No one would want to miss out on the drama that will unfold when Ruth and Redmond finally appear before them following their failed quest, hence the big hall room was filled to the brim. “Big talks, no result. I have to blame myself for expecting something out of nothing.” “Hmph, can't believe his stupid brave words deceived us into believing he was equal to the task even when we stood no chance.” “Ruth will finally get to see the fraud that he truly is.” “Arthur, no matter what happens, make sure that the young man pays dearly for hurting you.” “He should be made to dance like a chicken right before the camera.” “Arthur, before Grandpa arrives we should have our objectives clear. Humiliate the young man and make Ruth pay dearly.” “Jason Wade will be joining us anytime from now… oh, he is here.” Arthur stood up as he welcomed the last son of Logan Wade. “Please, over her Mr Wade.” Arthur directed like a sycophant while Jason strutted like he had the world in his pocket and sat among them. He sat and crossed his leg while Arthur signalled one of his relatives to offer him tea. “So, who among you is the fuck that wants to take my dear wife and child?” He asked with a smug face. Just then Grandpa Bruce emerged causing everyone to stand out of respect except of course, Jason Wade. Immediately, the two love birds appeared, causing murmurs and gasps to erupt among themselves. Jason's face darkened on sighting the two holding each other. He started tapping his feet repeatedly in a frantic manner. Their countenance wasn't the one they were expecting from someone that has just lost a bet. They looked indifferent and unbothered, especially Redmond who maintained a neutral look. “Don't put on a bold face like you have achieved something remarkable when you didn't even make the cut.” One had spewed carelessly as she was not able to withstand their relaxed deposition. “I hope you still remember the deal, Mr and Mrs…” Arthur mocked as he stood on his feet in an excited manner like one that had just won a lottery. “I hope you haven't forgotten yours, Arthur.” Ruth replied with a stony expression. Hahaha! Arthur started it before others followed suit. “There won't be a need for that, would there?” He paused as he examined them, “Just as I thought, speechless. Do you think we didn't know that you didn't even make it past the receptionist.” Another spree of laughter filled the room. Edmund, who happens to be absent for obvious reasons, had told them earlier that Ruth didn't make it past the receptionist. “Ruth, this is what you get for being stubborn. You should kneel and beg Mr. Jason to accept you back.” Another instructed while Jason Wade puts on a magnanimous countenance, like some king about to pardon a condemned criminal. Arthur turned his gaze towards Redmond and heaved a condescending smile. It was more of a triumphant one, “Still can't believe that all those brave and poetic words of yours were just bravado, a show off. I'm glad that it didn't take time to expose the fraud that you're.” Look at that costume over there, you will wear it and apologize right before that staged camera” he points at the chicken costume positioned beside the camera. “I will take nothing that is not very convincing. You have to be a chicken. You have to dance like..” he was interrupted by Redmond's hand that he raised in the air, waving him off. This action shocked everyone. "Shouldn't he be on his knees, begging to protect whatever that's remaining of his dignity.” “This is absurd, the highest level of arrogance. He is not even remorseful.” Redmond lips curled as he dropped a crook smile despite the tantrums and venoms thrown at him. “Why is everyone in such a hurry to make their judgement? You all allowed your emotions to cloud your judgement. You can't even see the truth even when it stares right at your face.” His deep voice soaked the room with silence as everyone stared at him like a moron. He signalled Ruth to proceed and she did. “Grandpa, I have succeeded in getting the deal with the Zinont Group. Here is the contract document, a signed one Grandpa just left for you to review.” Ruth approached and bowed slightly before handing him the document. All of a sudden, the room temperature dropped as everyone watched in awe and disbelief. Arthur Chuckled dryly as he sighed deeply, “This is ridiculous. This is the most colossal joke ever heard by mankind.” Arthur said in disbelief, a mixture of denial and fear etched on his face.
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