Alexander decided to visit her. This time, he hoped to get the answers to all his questions. But before then, he has to fill his stomach because he hasn't eaten all day. He has been drawn by the thought of Isabella and the possibility that Ethan could be his son. He quietly prayed that it was the case.
He drove to a restaurant nearby, but what he saw shocked him. Isabella was on a date with Victor. The same businessman who had pulled out of his company's new project at the very last minute.
He quickly went back into his car, waiting patiently for the date to be over, and then followed Isabella's car behind.
As soon as she parked her car and walked towards the door, she noticed Alexander approaching her.
"Are you stalking me now?" she asked, trying to hide her anger.
"So you're going on a date with Victor?" Alexander ignored her questions.
"The last time I checked, who I meet or what I do with my life is no business of yours."
"It is my business because I still own you; I own everything you own. The business you run today was the result of my idea and my money you stole from me.
"That's the problem I have with you. You think the world revolves around you because you have money. You think you can control everyone around you. Their feelings don't matter to you."
"So what? I stole your money and your business idea. Shouldn't that serve as compensation for all my years of being loyal to a lying, cheating husband?" Her index fingers danced in the air at the mention of her husband.
"What about Ethan? Why did you take him away from me?"
Isabella became more furious at the mention of his son's name. "Don't you ever mention his name again. I have told you times without number that Ethan isn't yours. Is that too hard to comprehend?"
"So who's his father?" he asked, eager to get an answer from Isabella, but she stormed into the house, avoiding any more questions about his son.
As he stood there watching Isabella go inside, his assistant called him to discuss some development.
"Meet me at home. I should be there in about an hour." He said to his assistant on the phone.
At his house, Mr Roosevelt revealed an important happening which left Alexander dazed for a few seconds.
"Several investors have reached out to us asking to withdraw from the new project," he said, presenting a list of investors who want to back out.
He went through the list, expressing shock at the names of top investors.
"Even Mr Lloyd?" He asked, unable to hide his surprise. Mr Lloyd happens to be one of his biggest investors in the company and has been with his company from the very start. His sudden decision to withdraw from the new project surprises him.
"Call an urgent meeting with the investors for our new project and make sure everyone attends," he responded firmly.
The meeting was filled with top billionaires and business moguls who had shown interest in the business – some still do. The new project, titled 'Project Z' is supposed to be one of a kind, offering opportunities to generate more funds.
Alexander cleared his throat, ready to deliver a speech at the meeting. Isabella was seated on the left side of the table.
"I called this meeting today to remind you all of the importance of Project Z."
Everyone quickly adjusted to their seat, giving way for silence to fill the room. If there is one thing the CEO is known for, it is that he commands respect from his workers, managers, and investors. He has a history of turning everything he touches into gold. No wonder he was able to build a large empire to become a billionaire at such a young age.
No doubt everyone in the room believed in him, one who can facilitate multiple returns from Project Z. He has done it before, and he can do it again and again. Though strict, he is known as a hard worker and a go-getter who will stop at nothing to ensure his empire thrives.
As all gazes were fixed on him, everyone in the room watched him deliver an amazing presentation, reminding them of the vision he had for the project. Again, their interest became rekindled as they began to envision the success of the project.
"I hope you all can have a rethink and see the potential this new project holds", he concluded.
The whole room was alive again as he was applauded by all. Isabella's heart skipped as she saw the man she had once fallen for. She met him seven years ago in his office after her boss from another company sent her on an errand to deliver some documents to Alexander.
She could recall how she was shy around him and refused to look at his face. His voice was intimidating at first, but when he touched her to collect the document, he could feel her shiver. When she finally summoned the courage to look at him, she could recall the spark in his face as he smirked. That was the very moment she knew he had fallen for the guy she had just met.
Now, when she looked at him, she saw the same spark as before.
The meeting came to an end, and everyone exchanged pleasantries. They exited the room one after the other. Isabella waited for Alexander to finish talking with Mr Lloyd before approaching her.
"That was a beautiful presentation," she complimented, unable to hide her feelings. "I have always believed in you, and that is the reason for investing in Project Z. I am happy to tell you that my company has no plans to back out of the deal at any time," she assured.
"And you won't regret partnering with us", he assured, extending his hand for a shake.
Isabella's phone rang suddenly, and she excused herself to pick up the call, moving a few meters away.
"What?" she screamed. "I will join you at the hospital."
Alarmed by her, Alexander moved closer to her, asking what had happened.
"It's my son, my son..." The rest of the words failed her.
Sensing danger, Alexander held her by the hand and swung her to her car. "Where is the car key? I will drive."
She handed the key over, and Alex zoomed off to the hospital.
As soon as the car parked at the hospital, she jumped out of the car and went straight inside, and Alex was right behind her.
"What happened to my son? What happened to Ethan?" she asked, her body shaking as she sweated profusely.
"He was running around with his mates when he suddenly collapsed to the ground," Kaya, Ethan's nanny, said. "The doctors are attending to him inside."
Alexander watched as Isabella became destabilised as she worried about her son. He held her hand and hugged her tightly, telling her that everything would be fine.
Just as the doctor came out of the room, she ran to him, almost knocking him over. "Doctor, doctor, how's my son?" She sounded impatient to get a reply from the doctor.
"Well, he is stable for now. But..."
At this point, her heart beats fast as she prays to God to heal her son.
"If you don't mind, can you see me in my office?" The doctor sounded polite, trying to ease any form of tension possible.
The doctor told her that Ethan's fever caused his platelets and blood levels to drop rapidly and required a transfusion to be carried out immediately.
The problem, however, is that Isabella and Ethan do not share the same blood type. The doctor said he must have inherited his father's rare blood type.
