NEXT DAY**
Chiquita was preparing to call it a day as she arrange the files on her desk
Just as she dropped the last file,she heard a knock on her door
"Come in" she ordered picking up her bag
The door open and a familiar figure stepped in
Chiquita raised her head and was surprised to see Vincent
But her surprised expression was replaced with a frown
"Why are you here? She asked rudely
"Tsk! Candy is this how you welcome your husband who you haven't seen for half a day? Vincent teased with a smile
Chiquita's cheek reddened at his shameless retort"Aren't you supposed to go home directly? Why do you have to come here? Won't you create a new rumors?
"What rumors am I going to create? For goodness sake am your husband not a concubine" Vincent sighed helplessly as he couldn't understand his wife attitude
Chiquita tighten her lips as she couldn't find a word to refute him "let's leave then"
"Are you done? He asked and she nodded in reply
"Ok let's go" He held her hand and started leading her out
Chiquita tries to prey off his hand but to no avail as Vincent left no chance for her
She glared hard at Vincent who in return winked at her
"You don't want your workers to think I forced you into marrying me? Vincent questioned with a smile
Chiquita felt speechless and could only allow him to drag her
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The couple arrived at the receptionist post and weren't surprised to see a lot of workers around
Wow it's really Vincent King
He is so handsome
Boss is really lucky
Seeing them together now,I really can't deny how compatible they look together
Am jealous of Boss
Chiquita lips twitch as she listens to different comments from her workers
"Where is your car?? Chiquita asked as she led him to the basement elevator
"I asked my secretary to take it home,so I will go with yours" he replied
"Ok" she nodded and at the same time the elevator open,the two stepped in at once
"We will be eating out tonight,so I will drive" he said as the elevator closed
"Ok" she muttered and gave the car keys to him
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FIVE STARS RESTAURANT**
"How is the meal here? Is it up to your taste? Vincent asked as he sip his wine
"Not as delicious as the food made by the cook at home,I really wondered why you want us to eat out rather than going home" Chiquita reply rolling her eyes
A smile grazed Vincent face as he heard the word home" from Chiquita's lips, this was a sign that she is accepting their marriage slowly
"It is good to eat out sometimes,it helps to develop a new taste" Chiquita was speechless of his nonsensical reply
His shamelessness had no level,she was so sure that he had another reason for bringing her out to eat
"Vincent" A gentle alluring voice called as a figure walked to their table
"Hannah" Vincent called in surprise but with no trace of happiness as he saw Hannah
Hannah eyes landed on Chiquita who had full concentration on her meal ignoring Hannah's presence
Hannah felt annoy that she was being ignored by Chiquita "who does she think she is? She thought angrily
"I never knew Miss Marsh is much beautiful in real life" I guess we shouldn't believe anything we see online" she complimented Chiquita with her fake smile that is hard to detect
"Oh! Thanks" Chiquita replied simply having no interest in conversing with Hannah which pissed off Hannah the more but it doesn't reflect on her expression
"Why are you here? Vincent asked staring at her
"I have a dinner appointment with one of my dad's client" Hannah replied and return her attention to Chiquita
"Miss Marsh,am Hannah, Jane best friend" Hannah introduced herself
On hearing Jane's name, Vincent heart tightened, his eyes reddened a bit
"Jane? Who is Jane? Chiquita raised her brow in question
Hannah darted her eyes to Vincent in shock
"Vincent, didn't you tell her about Jane?. She asked exasperatedly and he shook his head in reply
"Am sorry for being too straightforward" She pursued her lips with guilt in her eyes
Chiquita almost snorted in disgust of Hannah's acting "does this woman take me as fool? Trying to create a rift between Vincent and I?
"I believe my husband will tell me about her when it's time besides we just got married, our attention should be on me not on another woman" Chiquita replied wiping her mouth with a tissue
"You are right Miss Marsh, it's my fault" Hannah replied trying to hold in her anger
"Vincent I will take my leave now' she said and Vincent hummed in response
"See you next time Miss Marsh" Hannah said with a smile and turn to leave
But an Icy voice stopped her from moving
"It's Mrs King for you,am now married to Vincent taken over his last name,I hope we are clear Miss Hannah?? Chiquita corrected sipping her wine
Hannah gritted her teeth before replying
"I will take note of that" she said with a darkened expression before walking away
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CLOUDY VILLA**
"Welcome home" Butler john greeted the couple as they walked inside the big living room
"Thank you John" Chiquita smile politely before climbing the stairs to her room,at the same time, Vincent who was about to follow behind was stop by his phone ringing tone
Vincent took out his phone and his eyes dimmed seeing the caller
His eyes darted to the stairs,after making sure that Chiquita was no more in sight, he answered the call
Grandfather" he called icily as he answered the call
I heard you got married? Malcolm's aloof voice asked from the other end
Yes"
With who consent?? Did you consult me before attempting to do that? Malcolm was angry that it was so obvious in his tone
She is the best candidate to be my partner and she is t
Do you love her?? The screen went silent as Malcom asked the question
No I don't" Vincent patient reply calm down the old man's nerves
Good, remember that to be a powerful man, you have eliminate love" Malcolm reminded
Yes I remember grandfather" Vincent replied and Malcolm hanged up immediately
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MEXICO
MEANWHILE AT THE KING'S RESIDENT
Inside the dimmed light office,two people could be seen sitting opposite an old man who was in his late seventies
"Dad why do you give consent to their marriage? That woman is not good enough for Vincent!! Vincent Mother, Sonia was annoyed with her father-in-law decision
"Sonia is right Dad, given that woman reputation in the society,she is not fit in our circle and this is a disgrace to our family reputation" Kayden, Vincent father supported his wife words
"You two lack insight, that you couldn't see the bigger picture", "Do you know why I never agreed to your arrangements with the Mendoza daughter? Malcolm said standing up from his seat
Malcolm was never in approval of Vincent betrothal to Hannah and it was one of the reasons Vincent dissolved the betrothal
"No Dad" The couple replied in unison
"Vincent needs someone as ruthless as him, a scheming woman with no flaws, Hannah might be scheming but she has a lot of flaws that is so easy to detect, remember how easy it was to find out that she killed Jane?
"Therefore a woman as cold as that Marsh daughter is perfect for Vincent, it's easy to tell that the woman is not as simple as she looks" Malcolm said and left the room with his hands folded behind him