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📞This person is ready to pay your stepmum's surgical bills and also sponsor your brother's education!" Madam Perse announced happily.
What!
"Wh..at are you saying?" Irene asked in disbelief.
"I'm serious here, Irene " Madam Perse said.
"Who wants to pay my mum surgical bill and also sponsor my brother's education?" Irene asked,still finding everything confusing.
"You need to come now. Let's discuss"
"Now? Im on my way home" .
"I'll be waiting for you" Madam Perse said and dropped the phone.
Irene sighed.
"Please can you drop me at Persephone Bar?" Irene asked the driver.
"Mr Harold told me to drop you home" The driver said.
"I know but i really need to get there now and cab might be difficult to get at this time of the night" Irene said.
The driver sighed.
"Please, just drop me off and go. My house is close." Irene said.
"Okay but i don't know the directions" The driver said.
"I'll direct you" Irene said.
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"Goodnight and thank you" Irene thanked the driver as she alighted from the car, in front of Madam Perse bar.
He only nodded before driving away.
The bar was buzzing as usual when she walked in.
All eyes fell on her but she was less concerned about that.
She sighted Ethan Weston in the VIP section of the bar and quickly removed her gaze.
"She's only here to see Madam Perse not for any other businesss" She thought as she rushed to Madam Perse office...
She got there and knocked.
"Come in Irene" Madam Perse said and Irene opened the door and walked into the small office..
"Hi madam Perse" She greeted as she took a sit opposite her.
The office is just occupied with three chairs surrounding a middle table, a ceiling fan and a wardrobe.
"So I'm sure you must have been so excited after hearing the news" Madam Perse said.
Funny enough,she had not been excited,she had been confused.
Madam Perse looks like she's the one excited here.
"What's the deal? You got me confused" Irene said.
"Well, this billionaire just came in and offered to solve all of your problem" Madam Perse smiled.
"A billionaire?" She asked and Harold suddenly came to her mind.
It's just been hours and she missed his face already.
"Yes. Ethan Weston" Madam Perse announced happily.
"Ethan Weston? Wants to solve my problem? What brought about that?" Irene asked.
She doesn't like the man, she could vividly remember the night she spent with him, she couldn't wait to leave the next morning.
"Babygirl! Aren't you excited?" Madam Perse asked.
"I can't be yet, cause i don't know what's going on? You mean a billionaire suddenly appeared to solve my problem. Why does he want to help me?Did you tell him anything?" Irene asked.
"Well..yes. I did" Madam Perse said.
"Why?" Irene asked.
"He wanted to know more about you and i felt there's nothing wrong in including your problems"
"Why does he suddenly wants to know more about me? And you know how much i hate sharing my problems! Everyone has responsibilities too"
"He's a billionaire! And i feel he can help you. I care about you baby girl and that's why i did that"
"Thanks madam Perse but i don't need his help" Irene said.
"What! What are you saying Irene? Isn't that the reason you're doing this job?" Madam Perse sounded surprise.
She never thought Irene could reject the offer.
She had given Ethan the reassurance that Irene would be so excited.
"Why is he suddenly interested in me? How can he offer to help me without wanting anything in return? And i can't accept that huge amount of money from someone all in the name of help, you know i prefer to work for money" Irene said.
"Then you can be his personal sex worker. That's work too, you know" Madam Perse said.
"That was what he suggested?" Irene asked.
"Not really" Madam Perse said and Irene laughed.
"Even if he wants to give me all the money in the world,i can never be his personal sex toy!" Irene said.
"So, you're rejecting that sumptuous help?" Madam Perse asked.
"It's no longer help if you want something in return. I don't involve myself with such people. Even if he had wanted nothing in return, i still wouldn't have accepted his help"
"Why? But you really need this money Irene" Madam Perse said.
"I really need it but I'm not desperate. " Irene said and Madam Perse sighed.
"Irene, every other girl would jump at the offer" Madam Perse said.
"I am Irene Noris" Irene licked her lips.
"Irene, this job you're doing would never fetch you the surgical bills and your brother...."
"Well..." Irene smiled.
"I now have a job that can pay my mum's surgical bill and also help with my brother's education " Irene said happily, she's glad she accepted Harold's job offer, she can't just wait to get back to the mansion tomorrow.
"Really?"
"Yes, i now work as a nanny..."
"A nanny?" Madam Perse interrupted with an irritated look.
"Yes, I'm ivory's nanny. Harold Marshall daughter" Irene said proudly.
"Harold Marshall!" Madam Perse exclaimed.
"Yes and my pay for two months already covers my mum's surgery bills"
"Oh .. my, really?" Madam Perse asked with her eyes widely opened.
"Yes, I'm sorry i didn't tell you earlier. I just resumed today"
"No, it's fine" Madam Perse smiled.
" And congratulations on your new job" She added.
"Thanks, i need to go now cause i really have to be there early tomorrow morning" Irene said.
She got on her feet and glanced at the wall clock.
"Whoa, it's late already" Irene said.
"I'm so happy for you Irene" Madam Perse said, getting on her feet .
"Thank you" Irene smiled.
"And do tell Mr Harold to patronize me more often" Madam Perse said, smiling happily.
She knew Harold Marshall is more wealthy than Ethan Weston.
"I don't think he's the bar going type though" Irene shrugged.
"Well.. thanks for everything Madam Perse, i really appreciate" Irene hugged her.
"It's fine. Gonna miss you around here" Madam Perse said, a bit sadly.
People had liked Irene,the girl was always fetching money for her. Wealthy people do go for her and Madam Perse always had her huge share.
But she's so happy that she now have a more decent job, she wasn't happy with the job initially but she had to do it since nothing else was working out.
"Bye" Irene waved before walking out of the office.
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Ethan Weston sat in the VIP section of Persephone's bar, sipping a quite expensive wine with four bodyguards guarding him.
He had seen Irene go in and he was impatiently waiting for her to come out with Madam Perse.
He had made that offer so she could leave Harold's mansion.
Alex had told him it seems Harold has a special liking for Irene.
He had made her dine in his personal dining room and that says a lot cause Harold does not allow his workers in there,he hates being interrupted while eating, according to Alex.
His plans to pull Harold down the mud keeps failing!
So, taking everything he likes should hurt him.
He knows the so called lady would accept his offer, all he needs to do now is aim for Harold's daughter.
Ethan laughed out loud, imagining what Harold's life would be after that.
He so much hate the fact that people love Harold Marshall than him.
Harold Marshall always get the highest vote in everything!
Ethan covered the frown on his face with smile when he saw Irene approaching.
He wondered why Madam Perse was not with her.
Well..she looks sumptuously sexy and he's gonna have her tonight.
"Someone is coming to sit on that chair" Ethan said, pointing to a chair opposite him.
One of his bodyguards quickly wiped it clean.
Irene walked past his table without sparing him a glance.
What!
He turned to confirm if she's truly walking out of the door.
"What the fuck!" He cursed standing up.
He headed towards Madam Perse office and his bodyguards trailed behind him.
He was close to her office when Madam Perse walked out..
"What's happening? That lady walked past my table without even sparing me a glance"
"Well.." Madam Perse sighed.
"She rejected your offer" She said.
"What?" Ethan Weston asked in disbelief.
"Yeah, that lady is not like most ladies. She prefers to work for money" Madam Perse said.
Ethan Weston looked shocked,he hadn't even thought she'll reject that huge offer?
Who rejects such amount of money to continue being a nanny.
"Do you need anything else? If not, I'll be going to attend to other customers" Madam Perse said,waited for few seconds and then walked away.
Ethan stood in awe, he had thought every other lady was like Carrle but...
"Let's move" He said to his bodyguards.
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"I'm home" Irene announced happily, walking into the living room.
Damien and her mum sighed in relief.
"Hi mum" Irene pecked her mum.
"Welcome Rene" Mrs Neave smiled.
She's so happy to see Irene wearing such a huge smile.
It means the day had gone well..
"What took you so long ? Is this how you'll be returning home late?" Damien asked.
"Hi Damien. My day was good. Thank for asking" Irene rolled her eyes.
"Ohh...I'm sorry but i was so worried and i don't want you returning by this time of the night everyday" Damien said.
"Fine, get me a glass cup of water first, there's something we all need to discuss" Irene said sitting on the couch.
"Ok sis" Damien stood up and walked to the kitchen.
Irene dropped her bag and removed her shoes, she then made her hair fall down her shoulders.
"I'm surprised you're not asleep yet" She said to her Mum, knowing she sleeps early.
"I can't be asleep knowing you're not back on your first day of work. So how was it?" Her stepmum asked.
"It was perfect mum! I can't wait to go back tomorrow" Irene smiled.
"Really?"
"Yes mum"
" I'm so glad you finally have a job you're happy about."
"Me too Mum" Irene said. She's yet to tell them about moving in tomorrow.
She doesn't even know how they'll take it.
Who would stand by her mum when Damien is in school.
Irene sighed...she hadn't even thought of that.
Damien served her a chilled glass cup of water and she quickly gulped it down her throat.
"Thanks" She sighed.
"Here, check my bag for your cheese" Irene said passing her bag to him.
"Thanks sis" Damien smiled, bringing out the cheese in an instant.
He tore off the seal and started eating.
"I don't need to ask how your first day was, i can already tell" Damien said.
"Of course it was awesome but..." Irene paused.
"What?" Damien and Mrs Neave chorused.
"I'm gonna be a live-in nanny and I'll only get to be coming home on weekends" Irene announced sadly.
"Huh?" Damien paused.
"Really?" Her stepmum asked.
"Yes mum, I'm not also comfortable with the idea. Who's gonna stay with you?" Irene said worriedly.
They all fell silent for some minutes before Damien finally spoke up.
"You'll be home on weekends right?, there's no problem with that. I'll start coming back early from school to take care of mum. Just go work and raise money for her surgery, leave the rest to me" Damien said.
"Yeah, go ahead Rene. Don't worry about me, I'm capable of taking care of myself and Damien is also capable of taking care of me " Mrs Neave said.
"Will you guys be fine?" Irene asked,still worried.
"Of course sis. You're talking like you'll be gone for years" Damien said.
"This will be the first time I'll be coming home only on weekends" Irene pouted like a little kid.
"Com'on Rene, we'll be fine" Mrs Neave said.
"Okay mum. Damien do not think you now have the freedom to bring anyone into the house and end up making them cry" Irene glared at him.
"What do you mean?" Damien rolled his eyes.
"Whatever, come with me to my room,you'll need to help me pack but first take mum to bed while i go freshen up" Irene said, picking her shoes as she stood up.
She grabbed her bag too.
"Goodnight Mum" She kissed her mum on the cheeks.
"Night Rene" Mrs Neave said and Damien started wheeling her to her room.
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Irene laid on her bed after freshening up.
She was scribbling the day event into her diary while Damien helped her pack.
She gisted him some more before they both went to bed .
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"Good morning Mr Harold" Irene greeted, she had just alighted from the car he sent to pick her with her luggage.
He looked all dressed up for work.
She never thought he goes to work this early.
"Good morning Mr Harold" Irene greeted again thinking he hadn't heard the first time.
But he just entered his limousine like he hadn't seen her.
Really??