She misses her though, if Nina was here. They could have married her off to a rich family that will invest in her father's company in return but she's not here.
Nina might probably be out there sleeping around to get her way to the top.
Who knows how many men she had slept with to get to work in LBC Corporation?
If she hasn't contacted a disease yet. Catherina scoffed in distaste.
Nina has always been a loose girl, Catherina wonders how God gave her a daughter like Nina.
That's the biggest mistake of her life. Given birth to a worthless child.
The day she will meet Nina again, she will personally kill her with her hands.
Who knows, perhaps she has a hand in their present predicament.
Nina might have given her body to old Mr. Xaxin and in return gained his favour by withdrawing from the company.
Nina is so evil! The thought of her angers Catherina so much. They definitely will meet again.
"How do I look Derrick?" Nina asked turning around.
Derrick gazed at her with admiration.
"You look gorgeous baby, like always but today is extreme. Are you planning on seducing anyone at the party?"
Derrick asked with a frown earning a chuckle from Nina.
"Look who's sounding jealous, don't be jealous Derrick. I am just for you." Nina replied with a wink.
That really gladden Derrick's heart. She's just for him.
He planned on attending the party only because of Nina but it will be a surprise to her.
"I know right but if anyone fix their eyes on you, I will break their bones into pieces." Derrick said.
"Stop being childish Derrick, I need to go already. Who's dropping me off?" Nina asked.
"Mr. Arthur." Derrick answered.
"Alright then, see you when I am back."
"No kiss? That's not fair." Derrick said with a pout.
"You look so cute when you pout did you know that?" Nina asked.
"Really? I will be doing that more often, I am waiting for my kiss." He grabbed her by the waist as always kissing the living hell out of her lips.
That's the only thing he can do for now till she's ready, so he will grab any given opportunity he have to kiss her lollipop lips.
...
"No Mr. Arthur don't, I can come out myself. I don't want anyone to see me with you, you are Derrick's personal assistant and people could read meanings to it"
Nina said to Mr. Arthur who just nodded.
"I understand Young Mrs."
Nina came down gracefully from the car. She gave a charming smile to Mr. Arthur and left into the building.
"Thank goodness you are here Nina, I thought you were not going to make it."
Mr. Brian sighed in relief. Nina has become his number one asset, this party is also to fully welcome her into the agency.
"Of course Mr. Brian, I'd definitely come. I don't want to loose my job now do I?" Nina replied playfully.
"You look beautiful by the way." He said undressing her with his eyes admiringly.
"Thank you Mr. Brian, please lead the way." Nina fake a smile at him. He nodded and they both began walking inside.
Mr. Brian really did invite a lot of people for the party. Nina is seeing new faces.
The music was booming as people move about doing their businesses.
"The party is about starting, you can go take your seat Lia will be with you shortly."
"Okay Sir." Nina replied.
She took her left and sat down on the empty seat she saw.
Her colleagues were dancing and drinking but she's never been a party type.
"Welcome ma'am, what drink should we offer you before the party begin?"One of the waitress asked.
"Don't bother, I don't need anything." Nina replied with a smile.
That moment, Lia walked up to them.
"You came finally Nina." She said sitting down beside her.
"I am not late am I?" Nina asked.
"Just a few minutes. You look so stunning Nina, are you seeing the gazes on you?"
Nina turned around and truly, she found people staring at her.
She didn't notice till now, well! That's their business.
"Its their eyes, they can do whatever they want with it." She replied monotonously.
When Lia was about talking, the music died down and Mr. Brian's voice flew across the place.
"You are welcome everyone, thank you for taking out of your time to attend this party." He said grinning through his voice.
Nina's face went blank at the sight of the person seated right beside Mr. Brian.
Her father! What is he doing here?
They made an eye contact, Nina could see him smirking at her.
She knows his being here isn't going to be a good one. He must have plans before coming here.
Nina's face went back to a calm state looking so expressionless.
If he thinks he can ever hurt her again, then, he will leave here in either shame, anger or embarrassment.
She will will make him experience one of those.
"This huge success from CQ Magazines hasn't happened in a long while in this agency. It all happened because of the intellectual model that came into our industry not quite long and I am using this opportunity to welcome her fully as one of us, please come out Nina."
Everyone's attention diverted to Nina, a many hailed her while a few glared at her in pure jealousy. Sia wasn't left out.
Nina took slow steps to where Mr. Brian and her father were.
"Thank you so much Nina, the agency is so proud of you."
"It's my pleasure Mr. Brian."
Nina stared at her father in disgust.
She gave him a very warm warning smile.
"Before we play the music and eat refreshments, I will like to say a few..."
Mr. Brian paused his statement hearing roar from the people.
Gasp and scream filled the hall as everyone's attention focused on the door.
Some ladies fainted in shock, some squealed in joy while some fell down dramatically.
Derrick! Derrick! Derrick is here!
He hardly attend any event even when invited.
Mr. Brian stood shock in his place, his lips quivered.
Derrick is here! This is an honour, he even came without being invited.
Mr. Micheals jumped up from his seat! What? Derrick? He's really meeting Derrick for the first time.
Maybe giving him a good impression, he might beg his father on his behalf to return back his shares to his company.
Oh my goodness its really Derrick.
Can I hug you please.
All I need is an autograph, I will cherish it for the rest of my life.
He's so handsome.
I don't mind having a free night with you Derrick.
Nina chuckled hearing what the ladies were saying. Too bad he's taken and he's not even responding to them.
But why is he here? He never told her he was going to come.
Derrick's dimple deep inside his cheeks as he smile genuinely outside his home for the first time with his gaze fixed on his wife.