Chapter 7

• Armani POV
• I am meeting with James Brown tonight, he is no apart from the foolish man who insisted on giving his daughter to me in exchange for money.
• I find it ridiculous but after seeing the girl's picture, I think it's worth it.
• She looks petite. She has ocean blue eyes and shiny black hair. Likewise, she looks like someone that can be easily controlled, and that is precisely what I am looking for.
• I have my men do some background checks on her and I figured she is very obedient. She does everything her father says and that makes it all easier.
• My parent has been disturbing me to get married to keep my business intact. I don't know who installed the ancient idea of a man getting married to flourish into their heads.
• They knew I had bad records on women, and they aren't concerned about that.
• I don't even need to love her, I just need to have her around my little fingers.
• That is all that matters to them.
• So, here I am, finally meeting with my soon-to-be wife. I am happy she has a greedy father because it saves me from a lot of stress like paperwork for an actual wedding.
• We agreed on meeting at a club and when I got to the VIP section, James is already there, waiting.
• We exchange pleasantries, but I noticed his daughter is not there yet.
• “Where is your daughter?” I asked impatiently because I can't stand being around this man.
• “She is on her way.”
• He looked towards the entrance as we were talking,, and I noticed a proud smile on his face, making me look in his direction.
• It was her.
• The picture I saw did no justice to the girl.
• She looks petite, one that could be broken with a mere touch. Her eyes are so delicate, making them look glassy with her ocean blue eyes. Just a stare and you are lost in them.
• She has shiny black hair that reaches her mid-back. And to talk of the dress she's putting on, any man would lose his senses at this sight.
• I can see a clear picture of her boobs and nay, I'm not even complaining. The red dress fit into her perfectly, making it look like her second skin. For a moment, I wonder if she could breathe. She looks so uncomfortable, and I can tell her father made her wear it.
• Despite the heavy makeup, one can see that her beauty goes beyond the foundation.
• I heard James whispering something that sounds like a warning or some sort into her ears, but I ignored it.
• “This is my daughter, Lila.” He introduced.
• “She is not as bad as I had expected,” I said.
• She looked at me in horror and her father give her a warning look
• “Not as bad as you thought?
• What is that supposed to mean?”
• She looked over at her father who have a proud smile on his face.
• “Of course not, he smiled.”
• “ Come over here” I commanded.
• She looked at her father once again, and he gave her a tight smile.
• She took her time to study my appearance and one thing is evident on her face. “Fear”.
• “Is she not aware of the reason she is here?” I asked coldly.
• “ Of course, she is.”
• “If so, I would like to ramp up the deal tonight. I will have the money sent into your account, and she follows me home, right away.
• Deal?”
• What deal? She finally voiced out.”
• Her father gave a murderous look.
• “What is going on?
• What deal are you referring to?
• Why won't I be going home?
• She panicked as she asks these questions.
• “ What deal, she asked again.”
• “Did you not say she is aware earlier?” I asked angrily.
• Well, she is about to,” her father answered.
• “Aware of what?” She tried her luck again.
• “That you have been sold off.” Her brother, Michael who appear from nowhere, answered, smiling arrogantly.
• “Wait, what?
• Did you say s- sold out?” She stuttered.
• “Yes, princess, you heard me right, he mimics.”
• “Stop this melodrama, Lila, James shouted.
• That man over there, Armani, is now your husband, and you will be respectful towards him. He now possesses full over you, so cut your trap and accept the reality to make things easier for us all.”
• “Wow!” I muttered, completely taken surprised by James' greed.
• How can you do this to your daughter, she cried out?
• “I know what is best for you, trust me, you can't get yourself a better man like Armani. He pats her back then says, considers yourself lucky.”
• After watching them for a while, I soon get bored, and I declare that we will be taking our leave.
• She followed me into my brand-new Ferrari and I drive in silence, leaving her to her misery.
• She probably needs time to comprehend her present situation.
• Once we got home, I introduced her to my employee.
• This is my wife. Assist her in whatever way she might need.
• Jenny, I called out, have you cleaned the room I asked you to?
• “Yes, sir, I did as I was told.”
• “Good. Take her into her room and attend to her needs. I will be in my office if you need me, I said and walk away without giving her a second glance. I spent the rest of the night in my office, attending to the paperwork I left behind for the stupid meeting.
• While I was at it, I called my father to inform him that I have grant his wish.
• He wasn't bothered about me not introducing my so-called wife to him. He knew love was not my thing,, so they don't need to pretend they like her either.
• “ Bring her home when you have time.” He said at the end of the phone.
• “I will bring her this weekend if I am not too busy,” I assured.
• Since there was nothing to discuss anymore, I hung up on him.
• I buried myself in my work as I try to clear my desk so that I will be chanced to visit my family during the weekend.
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• I was enjoying the morning view of nature in my garden as I sip my wine peacefully when I suddenly hear the voice of a lady. It's Lila.
• “Good Morning” she greeted, but I was beyond shocked by the look on her face.
• She looks like she just run out of a horror movie.
• No doubt, she cried all night long,, and I almost feel sorry for her. She should blame her shitty father for her misery.
• “Hmm… Is it okay if I go home to pack a few things?
• I do not have anything to change into, and it's making me feel uncomfortable.” She asked, more like begging with her delicate eyes.
• “Oh, my bad. I will have my PA send some cloth over.”
• “Thank you, but can I still go home?
• There are some things I'd love to have with me.” She pleads
• “ I'm afraid not, and you should get used to it, this is your new home,” I said, dismissing her.
• She stood there in the same position and I looked back at her with a questioning look before it finally hits me. She's lost.
• “Oh!” I muttered to myself.
• I called out to Mike, the gardener, to direct her back inside, and I continue to enjoy the view.
• Furthermore, I went back into my room to take a quick shower and prepare for the day. I came out of the shower and find Lila in my room, ogling around like a pest.
• “Why are you going through my stuff?”
• “ I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. Jenny asked me to inform you that breakfast has been served, and I got confused between the two rooms, so I check in here, thinking it was your office.” She panicked.
• “There is a door for a reason.”
• “I'm sorry, I knocked at the door, but I didn't hear anyone answer.”
• “So that gives you the reason to enter?”
• “ I guess not.”
• “I will not have you roaming around my room without my permission. You will only come here when I need you or call for you. Is that clear?”
• “ Yes,” she lowers my face in shame.
• “And yeah, you can visit your parent's house.” I don't even know why I mentioned that. I guess I feel sorry for seeing her in some cheap cloth. I can tell it's not hers. She probably borrowed it from Jenny.
• She didn't wait for another minute before she excused herself. She most likely thinks I will change my mind again if she waited for another second.
• I was in the sitting room when Charlotte walked in. She is my assistant, not because she has any brain or something, but she warms my bed every time and of course, she is always available.
• She walks up to me to place a kiss on my lips. I lean closer to deepen the kiss, and we are all over each other.
• I noticed a petite girl whose eyes are full of disgust. She tried to walk out unnoticed, but it was too late.
• “Hey” I called.
• She looked at him with a questioning look.
• “Charlotte here has brought a few things that you would be needing for a short while. Once you have settled, I guess you can sort the rest by yourself.”
• She looked over at Charlotte and sigh inwardly.
• “Thank you” she muttered, barely audible.
• “Is that how you show gratitude towards someone who saved your life?” Charlotte said rudely.
• “Excuse me?” She raised her eyes in pure disgust,
• “Yes?”
• “First off, I do not know who you are, and I guess we can skip the introduction part. I owe you nothing, I mean, what good deed did you do for me?” She questioned.
• “You are such a bitch, no wonder your father sold you out. You must have been a burden.
• Okay, maybe this wouldn't be as boring as I thought it would be. I thought to myself.
• “And who are you, if I may ask?” Lila asked once again.
• “Oh! I thought we are skipping the introduction part. I am Charlotte, Armani's girlfriend.”
• “I see… So, you are one of those bitches who derive pleasure in fucking their boss.”
• “At least I am doing it out of my free will, unlike you who have to spend the rest of your life with a stranger.” Charlotte retort.
• I was about to interfere when she pushed her way out of the room angrily.
• “You will mind your words here, young lady, I warned Charlotte and dismiss her.”
• I waited a few hours for Lila to come back home, but nothing.
• She's probably angry about her confrontation with Charlotte.
• James called me a few minutes later, asking if Lila is at my place, saying he had a fight with her, and she packed all of her luggage and left home.
• What a headache, I thought to myself.
• I called her number, and texted her, but nothing. I waited until the following day before she finally picks up.
• “Hello” she answered
• “Finally, thank goodness, I thought something happened to you.” I faked my worries.
• “Who is this?”
• “Armani, your father told me about what happened yesterday and I had expected you to come home, but when you didn't, I panicked.”
• “Oh, well, am fine.”
• “That is a relief. When are you coming back home?”
• “I am afraid I don't know what that means.”
• “Lila, I called out gently. I understand you are outraged right now, and you probably don't want to have anything to do with your father. But I am not him. You can't keep hiding with whosoever you are with right now.
• You need to come home, where you belong.”
• “I'm afraid not.” She said and hung on me.
• I must have been going too soft on her.
• Just watch what I do to you once you come back here.
• I have my men track her down, and I figured she is at a club. I went down there to bring her home but, it has to be out of her free will because when I start with her, she would have no escape.