THE BILLIONAIRE’S PERFECT MATE

“Like I had told you all before that I will be retiring soon and will be handing over my position to one of you, my decision still remains the same. Just like I had informed you all earlier, the one who will be my successor will be determined by the person who performs best the task I am about to assign to you” Daniel, who was sitting on his chair in his office, with his two sons and their partners sitting opposite him said, adjusting his glasses and taking a sip out of his mug of tea.

“The task is very simple, depending on how each of you handles it. All I want from you all is to make a collaboration happen, between our company and Annie Fashion Group, within two weeks” Daniel further stated, making the requirement for being his successor known to the two teams seated in front of him.

“Annie Fashion Group? Isn’t that the Fashion Brand located in Australia? The one that came into limelight 4 years ago and has taken over other Fashion Brands in Australia?” Sophia asked, wanting to confirm her guess.

“Yes, you are right. That’s the company I am talking about” Daniel replied, while sitting comfortably on his armed chair and resting his back on it.

“Do you think that is possible, dad? No one has even met the face behind the brand before. All we know about the owner is that she is a lady in her 30’s. No one knows where she lives and what she looks like. How do you expect us to meet with someone who is more or less like a ghost, talk less of talking her into a collaboration with us?” Edward queried, squeezing his face and showing that the task his father had placed before them, was an unattainable one. Both Richard and Hillary didn’t say a word and they just sat there, as if they weren’t unbothered by the task they had been assigned.

“You will have to find a way through that. You have just two weeks to accomplish this. Do any of you have an objection to that?” Daniel asked in a firm and decisive tone, taking his time to look at the faces of the audience before him.

“Since none of you have an objection to that, see you in two weeks’ time when I will decide who my successor is. You may all leave” Daniel uttered, motioning for them all to exit his office which they all did. The two teams made their way out of Daniel’s office, with Sophia already planning a way to pull the collaboration through.

“How do you think we can pull this through?” Sophia asked, facing her husband who was standing beside her, whose eyes were fixed on Hillary who was having a discussion with Richard. Sophia expected to get a response from Edward, but she didn’t get any and it was at that moment she realized he wasn’t with her and his eyes were fixed on Hillary, looking at her all lovingly.

“Edward!!!!!” Sophia yelled in anger, trying to get her husband’s attention, which caught the attention of people nearby including that of Hillary and Richard’s.

“What is your problem? Why did you yell my name like that?” Edward, who had been pulled out of his admiration of Hillary by his wife’s yelling, asked angrily.

“Why did I yell your name? Are you fucking kidding me right now? I am here thinking about how we will pull our task through but you on the other hand, is standing there, ravaging her body with your eyes and you have the guts to ask me what my problem is?” Sophia yelled angrily back at Edward, displaying her frustration and pointing her finger in the direction of Hillary. Hillary, on the other hand was amused by Sophia’s reaction and was glad to see how frustrated she was. Sophia didn’t give a fuck about the eyes that were on them as she was ready to pull up a fight with her husband but Edward, who was angry and wanted to lash out on Sophia, cautioned himself after seeing how everyone was looking at them awkwardly.

“You know what, I am not in for your tantrum right now and as for how to pull the task through, figure that out yourself” Edward said with a stern and distant voice, restraining himself from venting his anger on his wife in front of the populace. Having said that, he walked away although not without having taken a glance at Hillary, who smiled at him, as if telling him “A job well done”.

“Are you being serious right now? Are you going to leave me here all by myself? Come back here, we aren’t done talking. Can’t you hear me?!!!!!” Sophia yelled angrily at Edward, who pretended not to hear her and continued to walk away until he disappeared out of her sight. Sophia got irater with the way Edward ignored her and so, she took off her heels and threw one of them in the direction of the people watching her display her madness, which almost hit one of them.

“What? What are you all looking at? You are thinking that I am crazy right? What the hell are you all taking me for?” Sophia yelled in frustration, throwing the other leg of her heels at the audience, which made them all take to their heels, thinking that she had gone wild. In frustration, she ravaged her hand through her hair, letting out her frustration by yelling at no one in particular. Hillary just stood still and continued to enjoy the scene before her. Her heart was gladdened at how frustrated Sophia was but at the same time, she was not pleased as she felt Sophia hadn’t felt half of the pain she caused her.

“This is just a tip of the iceberg, Sophia. Watch out for more” Hillary had thought, smiling as she looked at frustrated Sophia, before the expression on her face turned cold; into a vengeful one. When she smiled, Sophia had seen her, and which made her more agitated.

“Let’s go” Hillary said to Richard, who had been standing beside her the whole time.

“Hey you, I want to have a discussion with you” Sophia yelled at Hillary, who was already leaving the scene with Richard by her side. Hearing this, Hillary halted in her steps and rolled her eyes as she wasn’t in the mood for Sophia’s nagging. Nevertheless, she decided to hear the bitch out.

“What do you want to talk to her about?” Richard queried with a challenging tone, getting all protective of Hillary as he turned around and walked towards where Sophia was standing.

“Mr. Lover boy, chill. Can’t you let your darling fiancee speak for herself or has the cat got her tongue? Anyways, we both have unfinished business we need to discuss, don’t we?” Sophia asked, facing Hillary, getting ready to cause a fight.

“It’s fine, Richard. You can go ahead; I will catch up with you soon” Hillary interrupted, assuring Richard she would be fine. Reluctantly, Richard walked away, leaving the two rivals to themselves.

“What do you want to talk about? Go straight to the point as I have better things to do with my time, rather than standing here with you” Hillary said spitefully, crossing her arms and looking at Sophia disgustingly from head to toe.

“You are feeling like you have won, right? Just wait till I secure the collaboration with Annie Fashion Group and see how my husband ignores you and your darling “Fiance”comes running after me. Just wait!! Wait and see how the game turns around. By then, let’s see if you will still be as proud and pompous as you are” Sophia said to Hillary, in a voice that sounded more of threat than warning. Instead of Hillary responding, she just burst out into laughter, making Sophia look confused and stupid.

“Is that all you have to say?” Hillary finally said, when she stopped laughing. Her question took Sophia aback, and she wondered what she was up to.

“What?” Sophia asked, with confusion washing over her.

“You know what? You are just angry that a “nobody like me”, like you used to call me back then, can get you all worked up and trample all over you. But there is one important fact you need to know and keep in mind. Always remember that this is just the beginning of your torment. I am yet to carry out my revenge on you and once I am done with you, you will beg for death!!!!” Hillary said almost yelling at Sophia, with the smile that was once on her face slowly being replaced by a cold and dreadful expression. Sophia got scared and she didn’t realize when her hand began to tremble. Hillary took note of that, and she put on a satisfying smile.

“Sorry I scared you, pretty. Why don’t you use the restroom and organize yourself? Your hair looks rough, and which makes you look like a mad woman” Hillary said mockingly, patting Sophia’s shoulder and giggling before she turned around to leave, leaving Sophia speechless and astonished by her change in personality. Just when Hillary thought she had won and had begun to walk away, Sophia uttered a statement which sent shivers down her spine.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

“No, I can’t let this bitch walk all over me. I can’t let her get away with this” hurt Sophia had thought, feeling pained as she watched Hillary walk away in victory, without her giving her a counterattack. Just then, a thought struck her mind and the angry expression on her face was instantly replaced by a devilish smile.

“You want to mess with me? Do you have the nerves to do that? Do you think that’s an ideal thing to do? Think about your precious possession in my care. I can easily get rid of him if you get on my nerves” Sophia said, regaining her confidence and putting on a satisfying smile when she saw Hillary halt in her steps and her legs began to tremble.

Hearing this, Hillary halted in her steps. Her legs became heavy for her to carry and the once victorious smile on her face disappeared, replaced by anxiety and fear. She tried her best not to show how scared she was, but her body betrayed her as her legs began to tremble. She knew the possession Sophia was talking about. It was her precious son Austin; she was referring to!!!!!

What do you think Hillary did? Did she give in to Sophia’s threat?