Taken By The Arrogant Billionaire

“Who is he?” Ivan asked.

Valerie rolled her eyes. He was acting like a jealous boyfriend right now.

“What I do or who I meet is none of your business”

“You think this is right? I understand you are doing this to spite me, but throwing yourself from one man to another is….. it’s disgusting”

Pak!

His hand went to his cheek. “Yes. I will do it her again if you spout nonsense. Who the hell do you think you are? Disgusting? You should not even be in the position to say that. You are the fucking disgusting one. Bastard ” She sat back down, bringing the glass to her mouth. Ivan seethed silently. He was being disgraced by her before another man. His ego was immediately hurt. He grabbed her wrist, causing the liquid to spill on her dress.

“What is wrong with you? Are you crazy?!” She screeched, mortified. Her dress was stained.

“Come with me” he began to drag her out, but his exit was suddenly blocked by someone.

“Let her go” Damon said blankly. Ivan scoffed.

“And if I do not? You are going to hit me?” He laughed. “With that feeble hand of yours?”

“Damon, please stay out of this” she also feared he was going to be beaten to a pulp. He looked so frail. His skin was so translucent that you could clearly see the veins. She was sure that just one small hit was enough to tear his skin.

“Are you worried about me?” He asked, a teasing smile on his lips. She gave no reply. He turned to Ivan. “This will be the last time. Let her go” Ivan hated being challenged and couldn’t take it. He swung a punch at him, but he dodged it and threw a hard punch. Ivan fell. His hand went to the side of his lips and was shocked to see blood. His teeth began to hurt. He looked up at Damon incredulously. How could someone with such a frail body hit someone heavily like that? He would not accept defeat and be deemed a loser. He stood up again. Damon brought Valerie close to him.

“Stand behind me, Val” She raised a brow. Val?

She was distracted by the sound of punches. Both of them had begun to fight head-on, destroying table and chairs. The music had stopped and people were watching. Some who had their phones were making a video.

Damon had the upper hand. He sat atop Ivan and rained punches on him.

She could not take it anymore. Ivan’s face was practically unrecognizable. It wasn’t that she felt sorry for Ivan, but there were many people here, and she didn’t want to be embroiled in a scandal with him.

She held his arm. “That’s enough” he stopped and stood up. He turned to leave, but before that, he pressed his leg in between Ivan’s, almost squashing his penis as he let out grunts of pain. Together, they went outside to the car. She held up his hand. Just as she expected, it was bruised and was going to look really bad in the next few days if not treated.

“Do you feel sorry for me?” She rolled her eyes and pushed his hand.

“Ouch! I got hurt because of you, and you are doing this to me” he whined.

“I never asked you to step in”

“I could not stand him doing that to you, Val” he stared into her eyes.

She cleared her throat. “Let’s go. It is getting very late”

“Good night” he nodded, watching as she entered the house. He could see someone open the door, but only saw her face vaguely. But he felt it looked familiar. He waved it off. He was content and happy his charm was working. Jared Smith, just you wait. He called someone.

“Has anyone left the bar?”

“No sir”

“Good. Make sure all the video is deleted. No one must leave without deleting the video”

“Yes sir” a creepy smile formed on his lips.

“Where did you go? You told me you were only going to get something outside. You had me worried sick” Layla said.

“I’m here now”

“But, who was that?”

“Who are you talking about?”

“The one that brought you home. Don’t deny it. Though I didn’t see the one who was inside, that car is quite expensive and that shows he is not an ordinary person”

“A friend”

“You mean your boss?”

“It isn’t my boss. It’s someone else”

“Really? Then do you like him” She was okay with whoever Valerie liked except Jared Smith. Valerie may have denied it, but she knew that she had feelings for her boss even though she herself may not be aware of this yet.

“No. Before I forget, I am attending my boss’s engagement”

“Are you sure? Will you be okay?”

“Of course. It’s nothing. It’s a billionaire’s party, so the food will certainly be good, and I’ll also get to see Sandy. Will you come with me?”

Layla hurriedly shook her head. “No. I’m fine here. Send my greetings to Sandy. And if bitch Jane tries anything funny, just tell me, and I’ll show her the stuff I’m made off. I’m always your knight in shining armor, you know that, right?”

Valerie smiled. “Of course”

“Good night”

She nodded. “Good night, knight”

They both smiled.

************

Everything was finally set. The engagement was finally happening. Jane almost cursed at Dylan when she heard her engagement was going to be postponed due to his injury. But fortunately, it was only postponed by a day.

She smiled as several makeup artists worked on her face.

One of the servants ran in. “Madam, the ceremony is about to start” her smile became even wider.

“Okay. I will be out soon”

“But… but…..” she stammered.

“What is it?” Jane asked harshly.

“Mr Smith has not arrived yet”

“What! What do you mean he hasn’t arrived? He should have been here about an hour ago” she bit her fingers in agitation.Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

“Did anyone try calling him?”

“Yes, but he isn’t picking up”

The door was opened and one of the workers came in. “The ceremony has started”

Jane became even more anxious. Where the hell was he?

“My phone! Where is my phone?” She shouted. The servant quickly provided it. She tried Jared’s number countless times, but it only directed her to voice mail. She screamed, overturning the table and breaking everything in sight. The room became a mess in less than thirty seconds.

She wasn’t the only agitated one. The other members of the family were too. Sandy, her parents, Jared’s parents and grandparents were gathered at the back of the hall. Old Smith was obviously furious.

“Did something happen to him on the way?” Jane’s mother asked.

“I don’t think so”

“Mum! Dad!” Jane ran towards them. Her eyes, clouded with tears. The sight inevitably made them upset.

“It’s okay dear. He will be here soon”

“Has anyone tried calling him?”

“Yes” Dylan replied. I called him severally, but he refused to pick up. Jane collapsed on the floor. There were many people here. Was she really going to be humiliated this way?

************

“Boss” Will called his boss for the umpteenth time, but he received no response. Will squeezed his eyes shut. Today was his engagement for goodness’ sake.

“Boss, Miss Anderson will be very devastated if you do not come”

“I don’t care. She could die for all I care” he didn’t stop working.

Will sighed. “If you were going to be absent, why did you accept it in the first place?” He received no response. The phone rang again and Dylan’s name was displayed on the screen, but Jared acted like he didn’t see it.

The ring ended and silence descended on the room. Not long after, the phone rang again. Will craned his neck to see who the caller was. He could swear on everything he had that it was one of the family members, but he proven wrong. It was Valerie.

“Boss, it’s Miss Gardner calling”

Jared immediately stopped and grabbed the phone.

“Hello”

“You should come to the ceremony now. Everyone is waiting”