"hmm why don't we do some investigations. At least you'll get to the bottom of things. You'll feel better after then. It's been long I saw you this way"
" we? We can't do anything. I have my companies and you have your hospital. We can't risk all this do we?
" I guess you are right. I think I know someone who could help""
" who's that?"
" Tobias" " who's Tobias?
" Have you forgotten so fast? Tobias the three of us were the smartest in high school then "
" oh the nerdy Guy " " well he's not nerdy anymore. He's a secret agent and he runs his own company too. He's quite bloody too"Jeff said in a whisper.
" What are we waiting for let's bring him over here"
" he doesn't stay in Bienville county Blake. He stays in orevon. If you want him here it has to be like a contract kind of thing"
" hmm okay this is what we'll do. I want you to talk to him by today tell him everything and then you'll give me feedback by tomorrow. Tell him it's urgent "
" fine I'll do that. Can we have drinks today "
" sure we can but first pay me for the cloth I gave you the day you slept at my house. It cost 180,000"
" fine I'll do that"
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Nessa got home very late. She hung around the company to see if Blake would return. But he didn't.
"Meet me at the cappuccino shop by 8pm. The address is 15th Lane Nona. Gloria"
" what does she want again" Nessa decide to stroll to the cappuccino shop. It was evening and 8pm was enough time.
" Hey over here" Gloria waved at her" beckoning her to her table."
"Hey good evening Gloria" " Good evening to you too. I see how different you look in a cooperate wear.
" Im sorry I haven't been able to get any updates. Mr Blake is so uptight"
Gloria nodded pretending to listen. If only Vanessa knew she was the puppet in the plan and not on any mission.
" That's by the way" Gloria shrugged
" wait wasn't that why you got me to come here. To give you updates?"
" I did but then I figured out it's too early for you to figure out anything "
" right ".
" There has been some adjustments. You could remember that when you submitted a CV resume you wrote down what you thought was a fake address"
" yeah?"
" Turns out the address was never fake and you'll be staying there from now henceforth!"
" Now? I don't understand "
" The place is bigger and a far cry from where you live. Your things are currently being moved there. Soon your old house will be swept of any evidence that you lived there"
" wait. Why are you telling me all this now. What's going on. What of my father?"
" He has been moved to a better hospital in the new area too"
" but Gloria why wasn't I informed about this earlier. I have access to my privacy and I need a little respect"
" well miss respect. The man we are dealing with is ruthless. We have to keep our tracks clean if we don't want to be caught. I also told you to bond with your father earlier on because of things like this. Be smart not to get emotional in this game. We are just starting. Here's the key and address to your new place. Good night princess" Gloria gave a mocking stare and left.
Vanessa noticed some changes in Gloria. Things were seeming to look different or maybe because she was new to the game" she looked at the keys like they were some antique
"A girl has to go home then".
The house Nessa was given was indeed very beautiful. The rooms were bigger. The house was simple but classy.
" Hey , I saw some trucks packing out your stuffs from your home. I guess maybe you moved out. Do you mind if we can see over the weekend. Love , Mason"
her heart leaped in excitement. This made her day. She hadn't heard from him after their date. She thought he was avoiding her. She replied with a thumb emoji
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" Hey Blake good morning "
" good morning Jeff. Im still surprised you didn't get yourself wasted after yesterday's drink out" " hmmm I'm just the guy"
" Do you mind coming to my office this morning by 10 ? "
" Why's that?" " Turns out the nerdy guy was so interested in your matter yesterday and booked a flight to Bienville county!!"
" Hmm I see " I'll be there by 10 then. "
" Bye then".
" Hey Charlie I'm leaving you in charge of the office today. I might show up later or not "
" okay Blake "
Friday morning beautiful Nessa woke up feeling refreshed and happy. She wished tomorrow could come so she'll hang out with Mason. She styled her so prettily applied a light makeup…She wore a white tropical Long gown. It blended so well with her skin and her brown eyes. Indeed she could pass for a princess.
There was just another problem today. It was hard for Nessa to locate the company from her new house. Gloria couldn't even give her directions properly yesterday apart from acting like a witch she was. The cab she booked wasn't even making matters better. He came 30 minutes late. She got to the office 15 minutes late. Everyone stared at her with envy. She was no doubt the prettiest in the office. They murmured within themselves.
" and here you are strolling in after coming late" Charlie clapped while closing in on her.
" Good morning sir. I'm so sorry "
" keep your sorry to yourself. No one's going to buy you it. You come here looking all pretty. One would think you have a high level rank but you come in after the cleaners"
All the staffs who were there laughed including the visitors at the reception. Her eyes filled with tears.
" Are you crying pretty princess. Well no one's buying it. The boss is not around to make excuses for you or fire someone for you " everyone laughed again.
" Im sorry sir. Let me go set up my table"
" well guess what you are fired" everyone gasped. They knew how powerful Charlie was. He was the second in command.
" Fired? Not even a suspension or no pay day for today instead?" The tears came pouring down. " No get out! We'll send in your things by the end of the day. Now leave"
with shame Nessa left the office. Everyone was scared not for Nessa but for Charlie. The few brave workers went up to him
. " Charlie you shouldn't have fired her" John the accountant spoke. "
" Yeah you could have suspended her or no pay day for today like she said. " Remember the boss fired someone to put her there" Charlie shrugged a little. He had been embarrassed twice because of her.
" He would have done the same if he were me" he thought within himself to console himself.
" All of you get back to work" he shouted. He called back the previous reception that Blake fired to take her place.