Chapter Two.
"Exactly! I can't allow an imprudent brat like you to spoil the family's dignity. The man already paid the money, and you are to follow him obediently. Don't even try to run away," Arthur warned sternly before storming out in anger without glancing at Mia.
To her at that moment, she wants the world to stop. If possible, go back to the previous day and change all this; the fact that her father also agreed to sell her out is quite unfortunate.
Is it a crime that she exists in this world?
"Dear Mia, I hope you enjoy your new marriage," Vivian smirked as she patted her hair slowly.
Mia slapped her hand away and shot her a dead glare. "Don't you dare touch me with those filthy hands of yours!" She shouted.
No matter the circumstances, Mia was still three years older than Vivian and she must respect her as the eldest daughter, not the other way around.
When Vivian wanted to retaliate, the door opened and William walked in. At that moment, Mia suddenly felt a glimpse of hope within her. The man of her life has come to her rescue, however, her expectations took a tragic turn when Vivian and Williams shared right in front of her.
"Williams!" She shouted in bewilderment and couldn't believe her eyes. Her breath caught up in her throat as shock washed over her while watching Williams, the man she loved, the man she trusted, sharing a romantic moment with her stepsister.
Williams breaks the kiss and shoots a contemptuous gaze at her, filled with hatred and rejection. "Someone like didn't worth me in the first place, a cheap slut! Listen carefully, I have a good relationship with Vivian, and I intended to end things with you the previous day. It was so disgusting that you eventually show your true self before I did" Williams uttered those harsh words at her without pausing for a second.
Mia's world shattered again as she listened to her boyfriend telling her the initial plan. It seems that Williams never intended to surprise her but ended things with her instead.
"What have I done to deserve this? Why does everyone hate me?" She asked in a low voice as the weight of her emotions overwhelmed her.
In a gleaming Rolls-Royce, Richard asks his assistant to stop the car.
"Why did you want me to stop here?" Kendrick asks, still not getting the reason why Richard chose to stop here and not the location they were given. It was understandable when Richard chose to wear a casual dress, but now he wants to stop halfway!
"Do you want to have a long rest at home, or will you follow my instructions?" Richard asks with no argument tone.
Kendrick fully understood what he meant, as it was either he lost his Job or followed the instructions. "Your wish is my command" He replied slowly.
Richard exited the car and made his way slowly in the instructed direction. Before long, he spotted the house ahead and moved closer to it.
Back in the Guilford household, Mia was still sitting on the floor when the doorbell made a sound. They were a bit surprised as no one had made use of the doorbell in a while; many people prefer knocking on the household door instead. That person might not be from the neighborhood.
"Hey, Mia! Open the door" Eugene ordered.
Without any objection, Mia stood up and dragged her leg towards the door with tears on her face.
As she opened the door, she saw the greatest shock of her life. The man she slept with!
Bang!
Mia closed the door back immediately and started shaking her head. "No! No!" More hot tears cascaded down the corner of her eyes.
Eugene became curious and went to the door herself, not without pushing Mia out of her way.
On getting there, she opened the door and recognized the man immediately. "Oh! You are welcome! Please come in," Eugene gestured with a smile.
Since this man had paid all the money she requested, it was her duty to give him special treatment at least.
Richard's long strode into the sitting room even though he wasn't comfortable with the settings but he didn't show it. Instead, he was surprised to see Mia.
"This is my daughter I told you about. I'm so sorry that she might be a thorn in the flesh, but I hope you understand," Eugene muttered, sounding pitiful, like someone afraid of losing her child.
Richard examined the environment and noticed Mia's dress; it was the same dress she wore last night, meaning that she hadn't changed yet. Noticing her expression too, something seems fishy.
For a moment, Vivian was stunned by the man's appearance; he looked like a demigod. However, he seems poor based on his casual dress.
"All right, I will take her," Richard replied sharply.
Eugene was taken aback by the man's response. "You need to be careful with her, a big-time slut" She mocked.
Only then did Richard realize the gap. It seems that the woman wasn't her biological mother. No mother would treat her daughter indifferently like this.
Would will love to take her with me," Richard replied again.
"Mom, I think we should know my sister's husband's name at least," Vivian chipped in; she was expecting some awkward name.
Eugene see point in Vivian's suggestions, then she turned to Richard. "What is your name Young Man?"
Richard didn't see the reason to lie about his name, he wasn't the type of person that is interested in hanky panky. "My name is Richard Brown"
For a moment of silence, that name ring bell in the atmosphere. The name call familiarity, wealthy, fame, and power.
However, why would a tree heir dress like this?
Vivian was the first to burst into laughter, Eugene joined, then Williams and they all find it funny. Even Mia chuckled, it was a bit weird to claim to be the heir of a famous family.
"Young Man, you don't have to live a fake life before getting what you want. You have already make payment, the only thing I ask is your name" Eugene remarked, giving Richard some funny look.
However, Richard doesn't have time to waste time. His schedule
is more tight to be having such conversation.
"Can I take my wife with me?"