Lady Holmes turned towards the stage, where the CEO was concluding his welcome speech. A hush fell over the entire hall as the old lady made her way to the podium, dressed in a Chanel tweed suit.
"Good afternoon, to one and all present here. I am honored that you took out the time to attend this gala, and I extend my sincere greetings to you.As you all know, we are gathered here to know about the future Managing Director of the Blue Mountains Group.But before that, I have another important announcement to make.I must admit it's heartbreaking to announce the reality, but the truth is, the Blue Mountains Group is in heavy loss.And with a heavy heart, I have to accept that our company's future seems quite dark. Owing to my poor health and the resulting mismanagement this past year, the company profits have declined steadily resulting in only one thing, constant losses!"She sighed before continuing;"Therefore, I have decided that the candidate who will be able to save the company and cover the damages while minimizing the losses, will be the future Managing Director of the company.This is a fitting chance for both of my grandchildren, Andrew and Cassie, to show their capabilities."This was not the announcement that everyone was expecting, and the company staff and board members, as well as the guests were at a loss for words. Mayor Ackerman was the first one to approach the candidates.Shaking hands with Cassie, he said, "I wish you the very best. I hope the deserving candidate shall prove their worth. I will take my leave now, as it is getting quite late."As soon as Andrew saw that the mayor was greeting his sister, he jumped in front of him with his own hand extended forward.Although he was rather disappointed after hearing the announcement, he spoke up as his self- assured smirk returned;"Thank you so much for your support, Mr. Ackerman."Shaking his hand, the mayor said, "Of course, Mr. Holmes, I wish you the best of luck in this future endeavor."Mark resisted the urge to roll his eyes at the lack of manners, and respectfully gestured for the Mayor to move towards the door as he escorted him outside.Once they were alone and the sounds of the party had dulled to some extent, Mr. Ackerman said, placing a hand on Mark's shoulder."Don't you think it is time for you to reveal your secret?"The mayor’s words left Mark thinking deeply for a few seconds. The conflict of selecting the right time and revealing the truth in front of everyone made him a little tense.Which is why neither of them noticed Andrew leaving the party and following them to the top of the stairs until he was within hearing distance.Although he might not have heard the words exchanged between them, the sight of them talking secretively was enough to ignite his suspicion.As soon as the mayor had walked towards his car, he walked up and addressed Mark directly;“How did such a low class man meet the Mayor of Clovelly? How do you know him?”With a dry smile on his face, Mark responded,“Have you forgotten? Of course I went to deliver food there, as usual, and this is how Mr. Ackerman knows me.”Andrew let out a mocking chuckle, before commenting,"Oh, really! When you are saying that you know him, then why didn't you beg him for some funds for our company- after all, our company is in loss!Anyways, you have always been useless to my family, so this was the time you could shine by begging alms and doing a favor to your wife."Tilting his head to the side, Mark spoke out quickly and clearly,“I can't dare to ask him that! After all, I am just a delivery boy, remember! not his friend!And as for your earlier hypothesis, I am afraid that I’ll have to tell you, coming to the party together was nothing more than a coincidence. I came here on my bike, and the mayor in his car, as you can see.”Before Andrew could think of some way to dissect this reasoning, the mayor was back with a tray of gifts in his hands.“These are just some gifts I had brought for the family. Please give my regards to Lady Holmes- goodbye, and good day!"Mark accepted the gracious gifts with a smile and a thank you. After the tail lights of the mayor's car had disappeared from view, Andrew and Mark turned around to go back into the house.While Mark went straight inside, Andrew spotted a waiter near the doorway and picked up a glass of liquor from the tray he was carrying.Mark saw Cassie standing by her grandmother and crossed the room quickly, since most of the guests had already left. Although she looked calm on the surface, her eyes revealed her conflicted feelings.Sensing her dilemma, he held her hand and led her a few feet away from everyone else, to ask her what was wrong.But she herself took the chance to speak and asked him in a low voice, so that nobody apart from the two of them hear;"Why were you late to the party? You knew how important this was, you should have just taken a leave today-"Her question and his pending explanation was interrupted by the storming arrival of Andrew, who walked up to his grandmother, marching like an angry bull.His appearance had also gotten completely disheveled; his navy blue tuxedo jacket was now open at the front, and even the first few buttons of his shirt had come undone, as the loosened tie hung lopsided. His face was red, his eyes were bloodshot, and his previously prim and proper hair had gotten ruffled. It was sticking out from various places, actually looking like he had grown a set of horns on his head.Seeing that the hall was almost empty apart from the staff, he demanded,"Grandma! May I ask you why you didn't declare me as the Managing Director of the Group? After all, I am the eldest son of the Holmes family!"Mariella opened her mouth with an cryptic smile on her face,"That may be one of the factors in a decision like this, but it can't be the only qualifying criterion, dear.I am a firm believer in gender equality, which is why both of you will get an equal chance to prove whether or not you are fit for a leadership role."Before Andrew could protest, Cassie stepped into the conversation;"Brother! You must not disrespect grandma's decision like this.You shouldn't be scared of challenges in life; instead, you should be willing to face them."Her words felt like a slap across Andrew's face, and he retorted;"I don't think you are in any position to advise me, dear sister!Rather, you should look at your own state, do you honestly think you can convince Mr. Clarke to give you some funds for our company?"And then he continued in a condescending tone,"But I'm sure my poor sister can't even get a ten minutes' appointment with the richest and most successful businessman of our country.And just like you, your low- class husband is also good for nothing!"Although he hadn't said a single word so far, Mark's entire body was radiating a dark aura as he took one step towards Andrew and growled out his warning through gritted teeth;"Don't you dare talk to my wife in this manner!"In return, his warning was met with a fit of mocking laughter from Andrew."Oh really! You think you can tell me what to do and what not?If you really think so, then prove it!And if you imagine yourself to be so high and mighty as you like to pretend, then why don't you help out your beloved wife, huh?Just go and try to get the company funds from somewhere, maybe by asking one of your affluent friends?So just do something first and then talk to me, probably then I will listen to you-"With a guffaw, he dropped his own sentence in the middle and started again;"Oh wait, I forgot - you don't have any influential connections!I know as well as you do, that you can't actually do anything- and that's why you should shut up.And Cassie! My dear sister, it would be best if you teach him some manners along with the fact that he should keep his mouth zipped up in our family matters!"
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Ch -196 : Crash course
While Alex was teasing her relentlessly Mark declared, "Don't pay attention to him, Vi! Currently, you are my favorite because you are actually getting on the plan of finding a boyfriend, unlike your brother! He keeps ignoring my advice to find someone…"In response, Violet stuck out her tongue at Alex, who asked;"Are you seriously talking about getting her married? When she is still five?"Before Violet could reply, there was a knock on the door as a staff member entered."Young Masters, Young Miss, everyone is waiting for you downstairs.""Oh yes! I forgot to tell you that Cassie is already downstairs, so you are missing out on the photoshoot!"Half an hour later, the photoshoot had been wrapped up, and everyone was sitting at the dinner table, which was alive with laughter and chit chat.Mark had checked in with Cassie many times that night, to ask if she was tired and needed rest, but she had declined every single time, saying that she was having too much fun. Finally, as midni
Ch-195 : Nursery
Violet happily clapped her hands with delight on getting Cassie's validation, and it seemed like something suddenly clicked in her mind."Oh! I almost forgot! I didn't come inside only to claim my credit, but also because I have to get to to the room to change.""Change? But… haven't we already cut the cake?"Cassie asked in confusion, wondering exactly how big of a party they had planned in just one afternoon.Violet smiled mysteriously,"Well… technically, I'm not supposed to spill…"Cassie gave her a teasing smirk before replying,"Hm… I could just tell the babies that uncle Alex did all the hard work for the nursery…""No no no!" Violet immediately piped up, "I'll tell you everything, just don't give him the credit!"Alex and Mark burst out into laughter, as he remarked;"Very well done, Cass! I think you are finally getting the hang of how to tackle our little brat!"Violet glared at them as she said,"Just come with me and I'll show you the dress I've arranged for you. It's a be
Ch-194 : Surprise party
The moment Cassie, Mark, and Romera entered the Rover Mansion, they were greeted by an enthusiastic group consisting of Violet, Alex, Matthew, Maxwell, and Alex's parents, Evelyn and Noah. "Surprise!" Smiles and excitement lit up their faces as they announced, and Cassie couldn't help but wonder about the unexpected welcome.Violet, with her trademark mischievous grin, stepped forward and said, "Well, Cassie, while you were relaxing at the spa, we've been busy planning a small party for you!"Cassie's eyes widened with curiosity and anticipation. She exchanged puzzled glances with Mark, who wore a playful smile, clearly in on the secret. "Party? But didn't we already have a shower?"Alex's mother, Evelyn, stepped forward now."Of course, dear. But with the hospital scare and everything else, we thought, why shouldn't we hold a small get together to celebrate your wonderful pregnancy?"Cassie's eyes were moist as she said,"Really? I am so happy that you all took out time from your
Ch- 193 : Lucky stars
But before Romera could have said something or could have inquired about what was happening in reality, the man who had just arrived there a few minutes ago, recognised her.After spotting someone from the Rover family, it made him feel like he had taken the best decision of his life by arriving there.Because there was no way that he would end up in a spa, just because his wife was having trouble with some delivery boy.Even if she was suspicious of him stealing the phone from Marcus Rover… it was not connecting any dots or making any sense to him for him to rush towards her on one call for no benefit for his own self.However, it seemed like his lucky stars had showered their blessings on him today! Because after seeing Lady Romera Rover there, he quickly jumped to the conclusion that his wife had been speaking the truth all this time, and the man standing a few meters away from him, with his back on his side was indeed the thief who had taken the opportunity to steal the phone fro
Ch -192 : Offense
Natalie recoiled in horror after seeing that she was not able to hit Cassie, and that Mark had dared to hold her hand with his dirty hands which he used to clean the dirty plates of people after they finished eating… She felt disgusted and humiliated at the same time. The flame of anger started to boil her blood, as there was no way she was going to lose this low class poor peasant, not in her entire lifetime! She could not just take it simply, thinking that, she jerked her hand out of his grip and raised it again, to hit Mark this time.But before she could have done that, Mark anticipated her move and grabbed her hand just as it came close to his face. This time, she became even more frantic. The humiliation was killing her from the inside, it was the first time someone as low as a waiter had the audacity to disrespect her repeatedly, and without even a hint of remorse. The people who had to do lowly jobs like this were nothing more than the worms of gutter in her eyes, whom she
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