"I swear mom, I don't know this lady. She just came out of nowhere and claim to have a child for me, and you believed her?" Calton asked as his eyes dart from Chantel and Dominic standing before him
"We just need to confirm from you first. Those who saw the lady yesterday had spread this news. Are you sure that is the truth, before we go into investigation" Chantel said.
"Yes I'm hundred percent sure, I've never seen this lady, she probably a fans trying to cause a scene" Calton shrugged.
Dominic's eyes squinted, Calton seems to be sure about what he just say. Chantel also think the same.
"Okay dear, go talk to Elsa. She might need your comfort at the moment" Chantel said.
Calton understood and did what she said. He knocked on Elsa's door lightly.
"Calton?" Elsa muttered, she didn't expect to see him.
"Can I come in?" He asked.
"Of course" She opened the door and let him in. "It's good you are actually here. I was cooking, we can eat together" she said and made to go to back to the kitchen but Calton held her by the hand to stop her.
Elsa frowned seeing his sad face.
"Hey I've been meaning to ask you this" He said taking a sharp in take of breath.
"I'm listening" Elsa said.
"You're the girl that night right?" He asked and Elsa's face dropped.
She jerked her arm away from him and shot him a glare. "I thought you said you were never going to ask me about this.."
"I know but..."
"But what? You don't trust me? You don't believe me? Let me guess you think it's..." She stoped and inhaled sharply. "You think it's that lady..."
Calton pulled her for a hug and whispered. "I'm sorry for bringing this up.. I'm deeply sorry babe"
"I can't believe you..." Elsa whispered.
"I'm sorry babe.. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings, I'm sorry" he said kissing her head lightly. He broke the hug and tuck her brown hair behind her ears. "I love you" he Lean close and kissed her forehead.
Seeing the sour look on her face, he asked. "Are you still mad at me?"
Elsa didn't reply.
"You know your angry face is making me hard" he whispered touching her face gently.
Elsa Scoffed. "You're naughty.. I love you too" she said with her lips stretching up into a small smile.
"Just words?" He raised his brow, then lean close to her face and capture her lips. Elsa responded back and broke it after a while.
"I'm cooking" she remind the guy who doesn't want to stop. Calton let go of her and watch her head towards the kitchen.
His phone rang and he pulled it out. Seeing the ID caller, he rolled his eyes. He wanted to swipe red but knew the trouble he'll face if that happens. Sighing, he swipe green and made sure the phone is a bit distant from his ear.
"Heeyy!!!!!" Avery voice sounded over the phone.
Calton draw his phone to his ear and asked. "Hey sisto.. how are you doing?" He asked awkwardly.
"How am I doing? I'm gonna break your head once we meet. I can't believe I'll have to get affected with another Scandal of yours" Her cold voice sounded.
"It will be solved soon, I promise" Calton scratch his head awkwardly.
"Better.. and what's with you having a child outside? Don't tell me you're a pervert" She asked over the phone.
"I'm not okay.. I don't even know her, I've never seen her in my entire life" Calton shrugged.
Elsa was listening to Their conversation.
"Hm, I'll kill you if this turn out to be true. I'm tired of having reporters asking me some damn questions I know nothing about" she said.
"Father didn't complain when mother do have scandals during her time.. why is yours different. Can you treat your little brother nicely?" He asked.
"Nice my ass.. we are not husband and wife okay? And I don't have time to help you" she said.
"I love you sis" Calton said sarcastically.
"Fuck you" She said and the call ended.
Calton dropped his phone with a smile. His eyes turn cold as the thought of that woman came in. Who is she?
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Avery dropped her phone and sighed. She rest her back on the chair and closed her eyes.
Chloe who was busy driving gave her a look. "It's an evening function, why do you have to wear a suit?" She asked taking in Avery suit. She dressed as if she was heading to the office.
"For the millionth time.. I'm there for business and not for something that won't bring me benefit" Avery said. Chloe on the other hand was dress in a beautiful simple gown.
"I know you never attended to something like this but.. at least you could have just dress up a little and enticing.. yunno.. not an office wear" Chloae shrugged.
Avery opened her eyes and looked at her. "Why?"
"To.." Chloe wanted to say to attract men but then realized that was the least Avery cared about.
Avery raised her brow waiting for her reply.
"To.. look good" she finally said.
"Don't I look good this way?" Avery asked.
"You do, but... You know what, you're fine this way. You look great" Chloe said and remain her focus on the road while Avery could only smile. Arguing with Avery is pointless, she always wins.
They got to the large hall and stepped down. The bodyguard led them inside. Chloe's eyes widened seeing how ravishing the inside is. "Wow" she muttered.
The people in it are beautiful..
Avery on the other hand didn't find it that attractive instead it was suffocating for her and she wish to leave sooner.
She noticed every women in the hall wearing elegant dresses, showing off their riches as they chat with each other. Avery was different. People in the hall couldn't help but stare at her... She didn't care anyway.
Chloe badly want to say.. I told you so!
Avery walked further. Each step of hers was powerful, onlookers could feel her powerful aura. Chloe also didn't disappoint as she held her head high too.
Spotting a familiar figure, Avery walked towards him instantly. He was busy chatting with some ladies around him. His suit scream wealth, suiting his muscular body perfectly. His smile made the women around him drool.. well not for her..
Lucas blinked severally as he watch her come before him. "Mrs Winfrey, it's a pleasure to see you here. I thought you'd never come" he said.
Avery frowned. "Wait, you weren't expecting me?" she asked.
"Well, knowing how stubborn you can be, yes. I wasn't expecting you" He smiled revealing his one sided dimple.
"Stubborn?" Avery scoffed.
"But, I'm glad you are here looking.." Lucas took in her dress and spoke again. "Official"
"Since this is about business then, how else do you expect me to look?" She asked.
Lucas chuckled lightly. "This isn't about only business.. as the matter of fact. This is my grandpa's birthday party. I know many business men and women would show up that was why I wanted you here to meet them" he explained.
"It's a party? Why didn't you tell me the full details? I hate parties and crowd" She glared.
"Easy young lady, you'll get to meet people"
"I have people" she glared at him again. "I know most of them here"
Chloe swallowed her saliva. Avery hardly recognize people.
"Is that so? Okay tell me the name of that man over there" Lucas said pointing his chin towards a Chubby man not too far from them. Chloe recognized the man.
"He is quite famous in the business world" Lucas smirked.
Avery looked back at him. She didn't know the person.
"You don't" he chuckled.
"I said most.. not all" Avery defended.
"Grandson" Grandpa Xander called behind him and they both bow shortly to greet him. His lips stretched up seeing Avery. "Who is the beautiful young lady Lucas, Your wife?" He asked.
"No!" They both exclaimed at the same time.