Hailey’s POV
It's a pleasure meeting you, Kingsley, I responded, taking my hands away from his.
I rolled my eyes, “Don’t start the day with such a boring introduction.” I expected him to react to what I said but he ended up chuckling a little bit.
He drew out a chair for me and I sat down before he went to his seat. A waiter came to take our order prior to when our conversation started.
“So why didn’t you call off the engagement years ago. You could have to chose to cancel it when I said I wasn’t interested, why wait?” I asked him the question that bothered me so much.
“I just wanted to.” His reply was simple and fast. I glanced intently at him, studying his composure and mannerisms which captivated me.
I couldn’t tell if he was nervous or his expression was just calm. Indeed, worthy to be called the wealthiest man in his USA.
“A deal.” I proposed. He was looking at me and I felt uncomfortable under his stare so I cleared my throat.
“A deal is all I needed. We’ll fake a marriage to the crowd and grandfather. We'll create a perfect couple but once we are out of where camera is, no one is to interfere with each other.” I thought I saw his calm expression shift, replaced by hurt for a while but it was covered up quickly.
“Our private life will be different from one another and we can’t interfere in each other business, do you agree?” I asked him, biting my lips anxiously as I waited for his response.
There was silence at first and I thought he wanted to disagree but he said something else, “So what’s in with the deal for me?” Of course I knew he’ll ask.
I smiled at him.
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It was already weeks since I knew of Kingsley and I could say he loooked mysterious and interesting to me, I wanted to know more about this man.
The engagement day was purposely set to be the same date with the cooperation with the Frenandro family.
I planned to reveal my identity and cancel the plans given to them. Since Lillian loves taking credit so much then I’ll give her one.
I slipped in the long white ball gown sent to me by Kingsley into my body. The waistline fitting perfectly on my body. I adjusted the hand and let down my hair letting it flow down reaching her shoulders.
I applied lipstick a bit to moist my lips more before standing up straight. I took my purse and took my phone, I slipped into the heels beside my bed stand then I smiled walking outside.
Everyone already left for the party but I stayed a bit because I had something to do. I went into the car and the chauffeur sped off out the mansion.
The car stopped in front of the banquet venue and I stepped out majestically after the chauffeur opened the door for me.
Coincidentally, Tyler and Lillian both came out of their own car also, “What a rare sight to see.” I thought.
I walked towards the entrance but was stopped by them as Lillian came forward.
“Sister, what are you doing here?” She asked me. I hate green tea bitches the most.
“Firstly, I’m the only daughter of my parents, we aren’t two.”
“Secondly, I really hate green tea bitch especially bitches like you who think acting all bitchy is everything needed to control a man.” I said and tried going but Tyler stopped me.
“I never said you could go yet.” He said. “You are just one lowly delivery woman, so why are you here? Have you hooked up with one of those old men just to get inside of here.” He blurted out which made me laugh.
To be honest, I didn’t think I really fell in love with a wolf hearted man like this. “If you try stopping me one more time then I’ll really show you the power of those old men.” I boasted back to him.
I showed my invitation to the guard at the entrance before walking in. There were a lot of celebrities and wealthy businessmen attending the banquet ceremony.
Just when I sight grandfather and tried walking to to him, Lillian lunged forward to me unexpectedly, tripping over me and making me lose my balance that I almost fell.
The guests stares were on us, every single eyes inside the banquet. “Do you think by attending this party, you could rise from peasant to a phoenix?” She asked. Her hand placed on her side waist.
I thought she had a little brain left and now I could see she didn’t. “Tyler, why don’t you train your dog more effective so she’ll know when to bark or not.” I rolled my eyes at them with a smirk plastered on my face.
I knew that will annoy her a lot, “What did you just say?” She asked. Her eyes red with anger as she stared at me like she was ready to pounce on me.
“I don’t want to think your ears are starting to malfunction also right. Oh my goodness, what a pity.” Everyone in the hall laughed at what I just said.
“You are just one old cleaning housewife my husband doesn’t want again. If it wasn’t because you had slept with some old men to get here today, do you think you’ll be here.” She blurted out.
I was thinking to wait until my identity was announced before canceling their cooperation with the company but their irritating appearance was starting to annoy me.
“Do you think everyone will be like you wishing to be a mistress and destroying homes everywhere like a dog.” I pushed her back and landed her a slap on her right cheek.
Everyone in the hall knew me since it was specially sent to everyone in the high socialites circle who knew of my true identity except for this two scum bags, I can’t wait to see the look of surprise plastered on their faces.
“How dare you push me? Who do you think you are.” She tried to attack me, she was holding the bottle of wine in her hand and threw it at me.
Her movements were so swift and fast thst I had to close my eyes in shock as I frozed in one place. I opened my eyes when I felt nothing touch me.
All I could hear was the loud crunch from the glass as it hit the floor, echoing in the hall.
I opened my eyes widely to find myself being sheltered by Kingsley.
He protected me from the scheming couples.
I felt a liquid dropped on the floor and checked, it was blood. “You are bleeding Kingsley.” I said, worried about him even though I couldn't figure out why I was so worried.
“It’s nice seeing you worry about me again but I’m fine.” He smiled affectionately and pecked my forehead. I couldn’t tell if he was doing it because of the deal or because he was being real.
“You need to go to the hospital.” I tried to make him but he stopped me.
“I’m fine.” He muttered. He held my hand and faced them, Tyler was the first to talk.
“Sir, why did you protect this woman, I’m telling you, she’s nothing but a slut…” Kingsley interrupted him by kicking him with his leg.
Tyler fell to the ground groaning in pain. “How dare you call the heiress of Norway group a slut? And who do you think you are to open your mouth and insult my fiancée, the fiancé of I, Kingsley Geralt, have I really been too nice to people these days?” Kingsley said.
“What do you mean? Heiress… Norway… Fiancée…” Tyler stuttered in shock, his eyes threatening to fall from their eyeballs.
Tyler was looking extremely shocked while staring at me. “Impossible, I was her husband for three years and she has never mentioned it to me.” He screamed but no one listened to him.
Kingsley was about to talk but I stopped him, “I’ll do this myself.” I walked towards him slowly and stopped in front of him intentionally pressing his fingers.
“Have you ever thought about why an incompetent person like you could get a cooperation with the Norway group, or why your company would get better and better with different big contracts. Or why you could go public in just a space of two years.”
“You could have learn to cherish what you have without being a scumbag.” I kicked him and tried to walk back to Kingsley.
“Wait, Hailey, I’m really sorry.”
“She actually seduced me, you know I really love you, I was just confused for some moments, please give me another chance.” His words were deafening to me.
I was emotionally tortured for three years just because he had his first love that he was still holding on to.
“You are really a scumbag.” I spat at him. Brother signaled the guards to take the two of them out with Tyler screaming my name sbd begging for mercy.
I rushed to Kingsley's side worried, “Kingsley are you okay?” I asked immediately, he nods his head but I knew that was a lie.
