THE BILLIONAIRE’S PERFECT MATE

‘What do you want me to do?’, Ellie asked.

‘Do you know why I chose Sophia to be my daughter-in-law? It wasn’t because I loved her but rather, because of what she was able to offer. With the union of both her and Edward, I was able to pull through her father’s partnership with my company which actually helped a great deal with my company’s visibility and growth. I choose people I relate with not because I value them but because of the value they will add to my company. What I want you to do is very simple, depending on the way you want to handle it. Have you heard of Oswell Fashion Brand before?’, Daniel asked.

‘The largest Fashion Brand in the United States?’, Ellie said, wondering what Daniel was driving at..

‘Yes, you are right. I have been trying to have a collaboration with the company but all my efforts proved abortive. I tried setting up meetings with Collins Evans, the owner of the company countless times but he didn’t grant me an audience. I heard through an insider recently that he will be throwing up a birthday party for his oldest son in the next three weeks. All I want you to do is to find a way to convince him into having a collaboration with the company. Once you have successfully done that, Edward will be all yours’, Daniel said.

‘I don’t think I am capable of doing that. How will I even be able to get an invite for the party?’, Ellie said, doubting her capability.

‘As for the invite, that will be taken care of. As for how to convince him, that solely relies on you. Remember, this is your golden ticket to keeping Edward forever. Till we meet again’, Daniel said, walking away.

As Ellie stepped out of the mansion, all she could think of was how she would be able to carry out the task given to her. She was so engrossed in her thinking that she didn’t notice Sophia’s presence.

‘What are you doing here?’, Sophia asked, jerking Ellie back to reality. Ellie, who wasn’t in the mood to talk, ignored her and walked past her. Sophia, who was just ignored, couldn’t let Ellie be and instead ran after her.

‘I asked, what are you here for?’, Sophia said, dragging Ellie from behind, which got Ellie irate.

‘What does that matter to you and how did you know I am here?’, Ellie yelled, facing Sophia.

‘Stop asking questions and tell me why you are here. What did you discuss with Daniel?’, Sophia asked, getting anxious.

‘Oh, it seems like I know who informed you. Thought I made it clear to her not to cross my path? As for you, why do you think I will tell you what I and Daniel discussed? I am not in for a discussion with you right now. I need to be on my way to the office now”, Ellie said, turning to walk away.

‘And before I forget, don’t touch me next time without my permission. I really detest people of your kind touching me’, Ellie said, disgustingly, walking away. Sophia stood still with her mouth wide opened, finding Ellie’s behavior funny. To tempt Ellie, Sophia moved close to her and dragged her from behind like she did at first.

‘I touched you again, so what are you going to do? You are so naive and there is nothing a nobody like you can do’, Sophia said, rolling her eyes, but as soon as she finished her statement, Ellie landed a slap across her face.

‘Seems like the word ‘Naive’ is you people’s new anthem. I told you not to touch me but you did. That’s your punishment for disobeying me. I will brief you about what I discussed with Daniel since you are so keen on knowing. We actually made a deal; a deal which will make Edward to be mine and mine forever. Daniel agreed to let through of your divorce with Edward if I am able to complete a given task successfully within three weeks’, Ellie said to Sophia, who was still placing her hand on her cheek.

”What?’, Sophia said, shocked and surprised.

‘You don’t believe me? Why don’t you find out yourself? What do you think will happen after those three weeks? What I can foresee is that Edward will be mine after those three weeks. Don’t you agree? Why don’t we make a deal? Let’s see what you and I are able to do within those three weeks’, Ellie proposed

‘Seems like your cheek hurts? Take care of yourself and make sure you get back to the office in time as we have a lot to work on together’, Ellie said, walking away.

‘Daniel made a deal with her? I don’t believe her. I need to find out for myself’, Sophia said, heading into Daniel’s mansion.

As soon as she entered, she met Allison in the living room.

‘Sophia, did you meet her outside?’ Were you able to put her in her place?’, Allison asked, rushing to where Sophia was standing upon seeing her.

”Why did you allow her to meet with Daniel? Why didn’t you stop her? Why didn’t you call me on time?’, Sophia yelled at Allison.

‘I ……..’, Allison was about to explain to Sophia but was cut short by her.

‘Where is Daniel?’, Sophia asked, getting frustrated.

‘He is in his study room’, Allison said to Sophia who didn’t wait for her to finish before heading to where Daniel was.

‘Hello, Daniel’, Sophia had walked in on Daniel in his study room without knocking.

‘Where are your manners? Why did you barge on me without knocking?’, Daniel asked.

‘What did you discuss with her? Why was she here?’, Sophia asked, ignoring Daniel’s questions.

‘You mean Ellie? We had a talk, in actuality, we made a deal’, Daniel said, smiling.

‘You made a deal with a nobody? She has nothing to offer!!!!!’, Sophia yelled.

‘A nobody? You both are not different and the only difference between you two is that you have a rich father. Apart from your father’s wealth, what do you have to offer?’, Daniel asked.

‘What?’, Sophia said in disbelief.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

‘The only reason I allowed you to get married to Edward was because of your father’s investment with the company. Since Ellie is willing to offer me a greater investment, what will stop me from going for her?’, Daniel said, making Sophia speechless.

‘What do you want me to do? I cannot lose Edward. I will do anything to keep him. I will cut off communication with Richard if you want me to’, Sophia said after thinking for a while in a pleading voice.

‘Anything?’, Daniel asked, getting interested.

‘Yes, anything’, Sophia said.

‘You two have a lot in common. What if I offer you the same deal I offered her?’, Daniel asked.

‘What’s the deal about?’, Sophia asked, getting interested.

‘Secure a collaboration for my company with Oswell Fashion Brand within three weeks. That’s it’, Daniel said, looking into Sophia’s eyes, wanting to know if she was willing to or not.

‘Consider it done’, Sophia said, without thinking much.

‘Welcome on board’, Daniel said, stretching his hand forth for a handshake and which gesture was returned by Sophia.

On Sophia’s way out, she was stopped by Allison.

‘How did it go?’, Allison said.

‘We will talk later’, Sophia said, walking away.

‘Sophia, are we still working towards the same goal?’, Allison asked after running to meet up with Sophia.

‘The same goal? I stopped sharing your vision and I have my own vision now. My vision is to make Edward mine and mine forever. I have no interest in your son again. You two can deal with your vision’, Sophia said, walking away.

‘I need to make Richard come back to his senses as soon as possible or we will lose everything’, Allison said, thinking of the next action to take.

Sophia on the other hand, called Jack as soon as she got in her car.

‘Hello, Jack. I need all the information you can gather on the Evans family, the owners of Oswell Fashion Brand.

‘This is noted. I will get to it now, Miss’, Jack responded.

‘What about the check I asked you to run on Ellie?’, Sophia asked.

‘I am close to getting it done. Will forward the information to you as soon as possible’, Jack said, hanging up.

‘Just wait, Ellie and see how you gradually lose everything including Edward’, Sophia said, with a smile of victory on her face.