“Um” Pius said as he sat lazily on the sofa,
“You seem to be less busy these days. How about we both spend a weekend in the forest?” Pius rushed down from the sofa, arranged his suit and stood up straight, throwing away his playful attitude.
“Young master, what would you have me do?”
“send someone to keep an eye on them like a hawk and don’t let them find out. Andrea may be a playboy to the outside world, but he wasn’t that simple. Don’t let Ariel get bullied”
“Alright, I got it, young master. I will do just that.”
Pius said and turned to leave just when he was at the door, Rex suddenly opened his mouth.
“That actress that was always all over me, get her to come to Flower garden villa”
Pius was shocked, “Rex..”
“where’s your respect”
“Sorry, young man. I don’t understand….”
“You don’t need to understand, just do as I say”
“Yes young master”
Pius turned around and left. There was hatred so raw in Rex’s eyes as he looked at the screen in front of him. “Fidelis Anderson, you might fool others. But can’t fool me, none of you will escape me. I bet your wife and daughter enjoy sharing the same man”
At that moment, he wanted the whole Fidelis Anderson’s family gone completely, and to make sure they never rose again.
“Timothy Ann, I will let you, your daughter and beloved wife taste the feeling of wanting death without getting any. Did you all not want to enjoy life? I will let you all experience full happiness and, as for you, Ariel Ann”, at the thought of Ariel, Rex couldn’t decide on what to do to her.
…….
The birthday banquet seems more like a trade fair although it was a grand occasion, but it seems more like it was a set up for people to come and familiarize with each other and exchange greetings.
People share their business cards, looking for whom to work together with;
Andrea had a glass of wine in his hand. Seeing Ariel coming out of the rest room, he dropped his glass, and then walked towards her.
“Why did you come out? I thought you’d chicken out.”
“Chicken out! No, why would I chicken out at such a big banquet? If I bailed on you, wouldn’t that be embarrassing? Besides, I won’t do that to give you and the shareholders ground to complain against me!”
“…..” why is her mouth this sharp?
“Since you’re here, we should associate with people.”
Ariel wore a smiley face, then grabbed a glass of wine. “Sure, acting president Anderson, let’s meet with other guests, introduce me to them.”
Andrea rolled his eyes at her sharp mouth without saying a word, he walked in front of her confidently and Ariel followed behind him.
“Young Master Anderson, and who might this b…”
“the newly appointed vice president of Anderson’s company and also my cousin’s brother’s wife, Ariel Ann”
The man and Andrea had a handshake “Mr. Louis, in the future you and my sister-in-law will meet more often as she has just taken up the position of vice president. You know my father has been quite busy with business abroad. You will likely meet up with my sister’s in-law in the future and that will give you the opportunity to know each other better. Mr Louis, I will have to give you the responsibility of my sister-in-law”
Louis quickly replied with a smile, “I won’t make things difficult for the young mistress of Anderson, you can rest assured.”
“Then, I will leave you two to talk, while I talk to others too.” Andrea gave Ariel the look of don’t ruin things. He then whispered into her ear. “Louise is the CEO of Anita fashion line investment, you should chat with him well so he can help your father’s company”
“Thanks”
Andrea walked away without listening to whatever came after the thank you.
Stepping on her heels, Ariel held her wine glass elegantly and walked towards Loise with a smile. “Being a woman who has no basic understanding of the business world, hmmm, Mr. Louise, I need your guidance.”
“Young Madam, please don’t flatter me, you were able to become the vice president of Anderson’s company as soon as you marry into the family. I must say I really admire you. I hope to meet with you more in the future to work together with you”. He picked up a glass of wine. “Young Mistress, let’s toast”
“Toast” Ariel said with a smile,
“Toast” he said as he gulped it down his throat.
Ariel also sent her glass to her mouth and finished the whole glass in one go.”
“Young mistress, you’re awesome and I like women like you”
“Mr. Louis, you’re not bad either.”
Andrea, who was having a business discussion with a partner, turned his head to see Ariel gulping down another glass of wine. He quickly excused himself and walked towards them.
“Mr. Louis, I’m sorry, but I will have to take my sister with me. She’s not feeling well”
Ariel stood there shocked, when did she fall sick? Before she could open her mouth, Andrea took her away.
“What is it with you? Can you not see that I’m discussing business with Mr. Louis?”
“Are you this dumb not to know that what you drank was liquor? You shouldn’t drink like that, so you don’t get drunk”
“What is your problem? All I wanted was to make friends with Mr. Louis, why are you better hyper? Ariel frowned as she felt dizzy.”
Andrea was angry at her. “Look here, you had better behave appropriately. Don’t cause trouble”
“Me, causing trouble? Why would you leave me alone with him?
This woman is troublesome, Andrea thought, as he glanced at the chair at the side and said “It’s okay, why don’t you sit over there” he said, pointing at the seat.
“Just sit there and wait for me. The banquet will be over soon. I’ll send you back safely so I don’t have to explain anything to Rex.
Ariel nodded as she obediently walked over and sat down.
After all, she wasn’t a good drinker and she couldn’t afford to embarrass herself.
She took out her phone and began watching tiktok.
Not long after, a woman dressed beautifully walked up to her and took a seat beside her.
“You are young Master Rex’s wife?
Ariel was stunned at the sudden question. Was that Rex’s lover? Could it be that she met her this early? No it can’t be a woman who is in her fifties. What if Rex prefers older women? She swallowed hard on her saliva as those thoughts ran through her little mind. She smiled at the woman but did not answer.
“It’s quite unfortunate that Rex is wheelchair bound, he would have been the president of the Anderson family and also good at doing business. I still wonder how he got into a car accident.”
The woman looked at Ariel’s calm appearance, she sighed as she sipped the wine, “Have a drink young Mistress.”
“No, thank you. My alcohol tolerance is low.”
“What are you worried about? Your brother in-law is here and I know your husband won’t let you out of his sight” The woman seems to know a lot about the Anderson family.
Ariel refused but she still shoves a glass of wine into her hand.
“As it ever cross your mind if Rex’s accident wasn’t a car accident but human-induced, staged to be as an accident”
Ariel was stunned. “What are you driving at?”
“He was the heir to Anderson’s family after his parents passed away, but the Anderson family had another son, Fidelis Anderson. Would Rex not be a threat to Fidelis’ position? You should understand this right?”
Ariel did understand the hatred between Rex and Fidelis’ family.
“If I guess it correctly, Rex’s accident has something to do with Fidelis Anderson”. The woman took a glance at Andrea. who was discussing business not far away. The hatred under the exquisite makeup of the woman was glaring to Ariel. “I must investigate this clearly no matter what.”
Ariel swallowed the wine quickly. This woman doesn’t seem to be ordinary.
“If I may ask, are you perhaps one of Rex’s frien…”
The woman chuckled “No”
“then could it be you are his girlfrie…”
“Stop being curious about my relationship with Rex. I won’t hurt I’m not a threat in your marriage you have nothing to fear, so you don’t have to look at me as your rival. I’m not. If I had wanted to harm you for the past one month, you married Rex. I would have done that, you wouldn’t live to see today.”
Ariel felt a chill all over her body. Just what has she gotten herself to?
“Take good care of Rex, he’s actually not a bad person”. After that, she gulped down two glasses of wine, stood up and left.
Ariel sat there watching her back. Who was she?
She has to keep this from Rex first.
“Young madam, it is time to leave”. She turned to see the person. It was Pius.
“um”
“You don’t have to worry, we’ve notified the young master.”
With that, they both made their way to the car.