It's been months since Victoria and Alex met with a terrible end, one that even affected their families. Victoria thought she could eat her cake and have it but she messed with the wrong guy.
Who is Marcus? A young businessman, CEO of a listed tech company whose net worth runs into billions of dollars, and Most importantly sole heir to the Gallaghers empire.
The Gallaghers are a secret and powerful family, a mighty behemoth in the business world that owns businesses in different countries and continents of the world.
They have different corporations into many ventures like fashion, entertainment, textile, consultancy, medicals, technology, importation, and expectations. There was no field of business that the Gallagher we're not into.
They also had great Influence in the government, having sponsored many different government officials and anhigh-rankingng personnel inside and outside of the country. The current president is rumored to be sponsored by senior Gallagher Marcus' grandfather.
Senior Gallagher is known as one of the most powerful men in the world whose influence cut across the globe. The Gallagher lacks anything but money, fame, power, and influence although very low key their presence is visible and felt in many parts of the world.
Marcus happens to be the only grandson of the Gallaghers after the tragic death of Marcus' mother his Father fell Into depression and secluded himself from secular activities, he also sworn not to remarry hence Marcus remained the only grandchild despite senior Gallagher and his wife's need of more grandchildren.
Marcus deliberately hid his full identity from the public and Victoria. hence Victoria only knew him as a rich CEO of a listed tech company with a few billion dollars but she didn't know the full extent of Marcus' family power, wealth, and influence.
Richard his childhood friend was the only one who knew Marcus' real and full identity as their ties went far back to the previous generation.
Marcus' grandfather and Richards's grandfather were comrades in arms in the military during their national service days.
They were best buddies who watch each other back throughout their service year and their relationship continued and was transferred to the subsequent generations.
Marcus'' grandfather left after the service duration to take over his family business which he developed into what it is today while Richards's grandfather senior Edwin continued with the military and retired as a six-star rank general with several titled awards to his belt.
Richard's family also runs a mining and jewelry company chaired by his mother and his little sister Tina Edwin, his father Mr Thomas Edwin is a top governmental official whose influence cuts across the country. Richards family is also very rich and influential in the nation although not up to the Gallaghers who were Internationally known.
Marcus being the sole heir of the Gallaghers has everything money could buy yet he chooses to build his empire and make a name for himself in the tech industry and business world.
He built Gala's future tech corporations from scratch into what it is today.
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Richards POV
Richards penthouse
The penthouse is lavishly designed with a swimming pool in the middle of the garden by the side of the penthouse. There is a tree shade and a chair under for resting and reading.
Richard was sitting under the chair smoking some cigarettes, he just got off a call feeling angry and disappointed, "Fu*k that bitch and her fu*King period" Richard cursed aloud. He was just informed by a babe he wanted to hook up with that she could not come again because of her period.
"Whatever anyway there are many fishes in the water, all I just need to do is to throw in my net, and then boom I got to catch to my heart desires" he whispered to himself.
Putting off the cigarette in the ashtray he stood up with his phone heading inside the penthouse when he recalled that he saw a new bar opened in town with lots of hot chicks online."hmmm I think I have to check this place out to see if they worth my time" Richard said to himself.
Going towards his room to get dressed he remembers Marcus "It has been a while since I spoke to that workaholic, he just buried himself in work since his breakup with that bitch, I need to convince him to chill out with me to forget his problems " Richard muttered.
Richard picks up his phone and dials Marcus' number, the call connected after three rings "Hello Richard " sounded a deep masculine voice, "Hi Iceprince, what's up with you, you've been buried in work for months and traveling from country to country without rest" Richard complained.
"What mischief are you up to I know you don't have time to check up on me on weekends " Marcus replied.
"Come on buddy you know you are my dearest ice prince, how can I dare to neglect the great heir to the Gallaghers empire," Richard said with a laugh.
"Am on my way to pick you up, buddy, Richard continued "Where can I see Our Majesty".
"Fuck off dude, am in the office I still got work to do, no time to gallivant " Marcus replied.
Marcus since his breakup with Victoria has holed up himself at work, traveling from one country to another, city to city on business transactions.
He got the nickname ice prince due to his transformation after the betrayal into a very decisive and domineering CEO. His actions and decisions making in the boardroom were very swift and ruthless commanding fear and respect among the board members.
"Am on my way buddy and am not changing my mind, there's the latest bar downtown and you've got to check up with me, let's chill and have fun it's Friday man"
Richard pressed on not willing to compromise, he hung up the call, applied some creams on his hair, spread some body collagen, and took his car keys, heading outside to the garage, he drove out with a black Ferrari that matches the outfits he was wearing.