Chapter 20
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Rosalie stood near the window of her room and stared at the bushes around. She recalled what had transpired last night and a cold sneer formed on her lips.
She had almost fell for their trick but thankfully, she was able to notice it was all an act quickly and leave there honourably.
She stared at the video on her phone. She still wondered who had posted that video. Whoever he or she is, she wanted to thank that person. If not for him or her, she would have been an object of ridicule.
But the tables have turned. Seeing that the video hasn’t been deleted since last night, it means that that person is very powerful.
She was snapped out of her reverie by someone knocking on the door.
“Come in.” She said.
A petite looking maid walked in with her head bowed.
“Ms. Jasmine is calling for you at the dinning hall.” She said.
“Okay. Tell her that I’m coming.” The lady bowed in respect and left.
Rosalie sighed and walked downstairs. She went to the dinning room and was greeted by Jasmine and Alex.
She answered their greetings and went to sit down on her seat. They ate breakfast quietly and got dressed when they were through.
“I’ll be taking Alex to school today.” Rosalie said to Jasmine.
“Okay then. I’ll meet you at the company. Drive safely.” Jasmine said and left.
“Mom, what’s going on?? Why did you offer to drive me to school today?” Alex asked watching her closely.
“Just because I want to. Here’s your school bag.” She said giving his bag to him.
He took it and put it on his bag.
“Come on, let’s go now or you’ll be late.” She said and took her car keys.
They walked to the garage and saw a driver waiting for them there.
“Where to miss??” He asked respectfully.
“Take us to his school.” She said.
He bowed his head and opened the back door for them. They got in while he walked to the drivers seat. He started the car and zooned off.
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“Bye baby. Make sure you listen to what your teacher says.” Rosalie said while adjusting Alex’s uniform.
“Okay mommy.” Alex placed a peck on her cheek and followed the other students as they walked into the school.
Rosalie stood there and watched patiently as he entered the school before she finally left.
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In a black tinted car, Tyler sat at the back seat and watched her closely.
“Should we follow her sir??” His driver asked.
“There’s no need. Just go back to the villa.” He answered.
He already knew that she was headed to the company so it would be meaningless to follow her.
He rested his head on the car seat and closed his eye briefly. So that is the school his son is attending. He still couldn’t believe it. He has a child, a cute one at that.
No wonder he felt like he had a connection towards him when he had first met him. That child could put an end to the the engagement his mother made with Janice’s mother. He smiled happily but was disturbed by the ringing of his phone.
He glanced at his phone and picked up immediately when he recognized the caller.
“Mom.” He called happily.
“Don’t mom me.” The female voice at the other end said angrily.
“Why? What’s wrong mom?” He asked.
“What did you do to Janice?? Her mother called this morning and had a lot to complain about you. Can’t you stop treating her like a stranger and get to know her??” She asked trying to reason with him.
“You know I can’t do that. I never wanted to get married to her in the first place.” Tyler complained.
“Can’t you just do it for me?? I don’t want you to get on your father’s bad side.” She pleaded with him.
“I don’t have to because I already have someone I want to get married to.” Tyler sajd smilling.
“Really?? Who’s she??” She asked not believing him.
“You’ll see mom. And there’s also something else you need to know.” He said.
“What is it??” She asked anticipating his answer.
“I’ll tell you when you finally meet the girl I want to marry.” He answered.
“Okay then. I want you to bring her to me before the month runs out. If she meets my standard, you can get married to her but if she doesn’t, you’ll have to get married to Janice.” She said.
“Don’t worry mom, you’ll love her.” Tyler assured.
“I hope so. I have to go, your father has just arrived.” She said.
“Okay, love you mom.” He said.
“Love you too baby.” She answered and ended the call.
Tyler sighed and rubbed his temples. He has to think fast so he can get married to Rosalie but she’s just too stubborn. He lips curved into a smile when he finally got an idea. She won’t escape him this time.
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LATER IN THE EVENING
Rosalie packed up her her belongings and walked out of her office. She met Jasmine leaving already.
“Where are you going?? I thought we are leaving together.” Rosalie asked.This content belongs to Nô/velDra/ma.Org .
“Sorry Rosy but I’m meeting Leonard for dinner. He’s already waiting for me outside.” She answered.
A smile formed on Rosalie’s lips and she nodded.
“Okay then, have fun.”
“I don’t know what’s going on in that head of yours but we are only meeting for dinner.” Jasmine said.
“If you say so. Bye..” Rosalie answered and left.
She took the elevator and heading to the underground lot. When she got there, she walked towards her car.
While walking, she had a feeling like someone was following her so she stopped and looked around but couldn’t find anyone.
“Maybe I’m just stressed.” She said inwardly and continued walking.
She got to her car in no time and was about to open the door when someone suddenly wrapped an handkerchief around her nose. She tried to break free but her attempts were futile.
She mistakenly inhaled the substance in the handkerchief chief and went unconscious. The person carried her limp body and walked towards a bkack tinted van.
He placed her body carefully on the car seat and sat at the passenger’s seat.
“Drive.” He ordered and the driver took off immediately.
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