CHAPTER ONE
The game of faith Interview "Please welcome a young visionary whose fast growing company is taking over Geneva…. Laura Hale!" An elegant reporter announced, And everybody clap with a hand of a plus.
A young beautiful business lady smiles at the camera. "Thank you Lilith, you are making me blush" Laura smiled at her wonderfully. " Ah, flattering the Hale's heiress.
I can't think of a better way to spend this Friday night" Lilith tease. " You truly are something Lilith" Laura was amazed. " So, tell us, Laura.
Are the rumors true?" Lilith was back to business. "The rumors?, Which rumors are you talking about?" Laura was confused. "The tabloids says you have a mysterious secret about the Hale's family.
Do you mind telling us whether you are the true heiress of the Hales Enterprise or not?" Lilith was curious. "Oh Lilith, I will never take you for a gossipy type!" Laura brush it off. "We all just want to know, Laura. Tell us about your secrets, did the Hale's family adopted you?" Lilith insist. "Well, there's actually no secrets at all, not the one I know of….?" Laura was plain.
Meanwhile, bag stage…. "what is she talking about?!, This is a big disaster. That means Miss Laura haven't heard about all the rumors that had been spreading around, oh God this is bad" Josephine curse out loud. "I don't think we are in the right position to tell the boss that her sister Meredith is dragging her name to the mud, it might only curse more harm than good." Daniel was worried too. "I know, I know.
You're right" Josephine agreed with Daniel. " but this is really bad news for her. Upon all the hard work to keep this Enterprise growing, they just want to frustrate her just like that" Josephine was disturb. "Yeah, these will really broke her down when it comes to her notice. She will be so worried to know she isn't likable enough by the family she thinks she has" it was Daniel who curse. "Why would anyone on Earth not like a wonderful and hard working lady like miss Laura, who on their right mind would even choose Meredith over her?" Josephine cried out. "Josephine, forget the rumors that she's not a legitimate child, that is not the point because it doesn't count. She can still be the CEO of this Enterprise even if that was the case… I'm curious, there must be something else to it!" Daniel said.
For some time, Laura escape the interview she had. walking towards her office "Josephine, do I actually have a free evening? No meetings or interviews ?" Laura asked packing some files on her table. "Well ma'am, Mr. George calls you all day… and you also have a meeting with the producer" Josephine quickly reply, still standing in front of her boss lady. "Is this the same George from last time!?" Laura asked still concentrating on a file. " It's the famous heir of the Beit Enterprise. It's not hard to guess why his calling.
Why don't you answer?" Josephine suggested. "Yeah, put it on speaker phone!?" without wasting of time, Josephine did just as Laura instructed and the phone was place in the table beside Laura. "Laura?" the person from the other end.
'What a pleasant baritone....' Laura cursed inwardly. "Hi, George?" Laura called out. "Laura, I would like to invite you for a dinner at eight tonight at Ta's restaurant. Are you free?" George asked. Laura was absolutely available, but she can't just say yes. "What's the purpose, hope you are not just asking me out for a dinner, are you?" "I'd be happy to just have a friendly dinner with you. But you are unlikely to agree.
So I prepared a surprise for a business deal in my Enterprise…so can I hope to see you" George sounded like a business man. Laura always love business dealings, anything that can help her company to keep growing bigger was her interest. She was the heiress to the Hale Enterprise. With her business come first before pleasure.
Since she took this position, The Hale Enterprise has becomes one of the largest company in Geneva. "this is getting interesting. Just a second, I'll check my schedule" Laura told George with a smile plastered on her face. And after some time she told him "hmm…Your luck has a window for the evening. I'll come" "Thank you! I will be waiting" George bat his good bye. "So how did it go ma'am? Putting it on the schedule?" Josephine ask with her bright smile. "Yes, I'm busy tonight"
Laura quickly answer but left the office. Mean while at the shop. Meredith, Laura younger sister was busy shopping new dresses for her self."Lets see what we got…." Meredith picks up a dress and brought it closer to her body looking at the fitness in it. "Oh sweet!
This dress makes me feel so confident and sexy more than ever, this is definitely what I was looking for!" she complement the dress. When she was done shopping, she left the store and was looking for her best friend Carolyn. After a few search, she finally found her at the cafeteria. Carolyn was also a daughter of a big business man."Here you are!" Meredith finally calmed down.
"Well, well… let's see what you have managed to come up with tonight" Carolyn said and Meredith immediately show the hot dress to her. "Wow ,this really look beautiful" she appreciates. "So?, Thought?" Meredith smile. "Hm… thought?! What do I have to say?, Oh poor Laura" they both laugh out loud. "I'm also curious, I can't imagine the shock on her face when she found out about the relationship between me and Jackson her fiance."
Meredith smile jaw to jaw. "Wow Meredith, this dress looks good, I think you should try it" Carolyn said given her back the dress. "Yes I will, I'm definitely planning to visit Jackson today, so this will absolutely be my option" Meredith said. "I'm sure this dress will make you look like a piece of fluffy candy floss. No one can resist having a bite!" Carolyn tease.
"Carol! Nobody can resist my charm, not even Jackson" said Meredith. "What can I do? After all, you look so yummy, Jackson will be infatuated with you.
After all you are more sweet compare to that boring sister of yours" Carolyn said. "Its really amazing you have got your company Meredith, it's nice you have finally gotten everything you desire" Carolyn continue. "Yes, and that bastard will be so shocked when she comes to know of it.
By the way I have a big surprise for you when I come back" Meredith said. "Really?, What is it?" Carolyn was happy. "I booked a table at the trendies club for the evening! There will be a special party held. Friends only" the girls love party at their fingers tips. "Wow, that sounds great. Love it" Carolyn agreed.
"Okay see you later Carolyn, I can't keep Jackson waiting!" Meredith carry her shopping back to leave " you go girl, you deserve it" Carolyn said. "Bye sugar" After talking with Carolyn, she drove and quickly got home, prepare and went to Jackson place.