Chapter 1
[Angelica Woods ]
"Ya ? I never thought i would have a women like you with such a high respect in my house , thank you considering my invite Mrs . Romano " I heard miss Stella speak through the kitchen as i prepared the soup . Soon i was done and i brought it outside to the dinning room and served them all . The lady sitting at the top chair was i guess very important, she looked strict , she had the aura of 'don't mess with me ' around .
" Angelina , please bring out the appetizers as well "Miss Stella ordered and i nodded . " Who is that girl ?" I heard someone asked and Miss Stella started talking about me . I didn't hear much but as i brought the appetizers out i heard her talking to them about my skills .
"She is a nutritionist, she cooks amazing " Stella said and i some how felt happy .
"What's you name ?" The lady on the main chair asked and i looked back at Miss Stella and she nodded smiling at me . I gulped . " Its Angelina Woods " i spoke and she nodded . "Why do you work here instead of going for a professional job ?" She asked .
God ! Why does she have such a interest in my life ?
"Umm ..i am working here to gain some money to help my mother , and i do have another job " i said and she asked me to continue. " I work as , sort off a detector ?" I stated and she frown . " whats that ?" She asked and i breath out . " My professor basically sends me to different restaurants and go through there food products and report them if any fault, I haven't started setting in my own profession yet " i continued and she nodded .
"Enough of chats , Angelina bring the main course " Miss Stella stated and i walked to the kitchen and started garnishing the dishes . As i did those i heard my name from Miss Stella again . Why why they talking so much about me ? I finally brought the main course out and served them and stood at a distance so that they would chat without me intruding .
"So , Angelina, what do your parents think about you working as basically a maid in others house ?" Someone asked and i clenched my jaw . Maid ? I am a cook alright, i have respect. "My mother works hard as well and she doesn't care about what i do , she is still proud of me , my father isn't in the picture " i mutter and heard 'oh' from them .
After about hours of talking they finally were done and started to leave . "That was a great lunch " Miss Stella jumped in excitement after they all walked out . She walked in the living and sat on the couch smiling .
"You know , you can take the day off , i am too happy so i am doing you a favour bye ! " she said and i sigh walking towards my bag and then walking out the house .
Did they really think i am that low in standards ? I don't mean to offend maids . They work harder than me so i have to give them more credit but they basically offended me . Not to mention they also laughed at me half way through the meal . I roll my eyes and walk faster . I still had to get to the restaurant where i work .
I didn't think about the day but just went with the flow . Working in the restaurant, going to my professor and reporting his given work . Paying the monthly rent in advance since i got the salary today , then going home with a little groceries a making some dinner for my family . Then finally studying and sleeping .
I wish i could start my own work now but it needs money . I do not save enough because i hardly get some in my hands . Twenty percent to my sister since she needs to have a good teenage life , Fifty percent to the water bill , fifty percent to electricity bill again the rest for our meals . How should i start . The restaurant i work in does pay good but it still doesn't meet my demands.
I don't wanna live like a cook , i studied to be a nutritionist and person who helps people in their diet not make there food and serve them .
Jeez ..if i only had said yes to that one offer my professor gave me . But then again . I had to live in London. Somewhere far away from mom and sister . I can't do that . I won't do that .
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The next day was the same and the day after that , but the only difference was , i didn't see my best friend Mike .
He is the owner of the restaurant i work in . He would help me but i didn't see him for two days .
I sigh and bring the cups of tea to the living room and see that same lady sitting on a sofa and miss Stella in front of her . Miss Stella was happy ..since this lady might be someone important.
"Angelina " i stopped and looked back to the lady . " yes ?" I asked ..
"Do you know who i am ?" She asked and i shook my head .
"Well i am the wife of John Romano, do you happen to know him ?" She asked and i tried to remember but couldn't.
"No" i answer and she suddenly surprises me by laughing , i look over at miss Stella to see she her palm on her forehead and head down in embarrassment . What ? "Its alright , but consider one of my proposals Angelica " she spoke and i look at her ..
" How about you work for me ? " she asked and i raised my eyebrow . " What " i asked again and Miss Stella suddenly sat up straight , " You aren't kidding are you Miss Thea ?" she asked and that lady only looked at her once before turning her gaze to me .
" This is my card " She said pulling out a card from her handbag and stretching it out for me to take , i walked towards her and took it . It gave the company name , number and other details .
" If you want to discuss this then call me" she said and stood up . Miss Stella stood up with her and walked out with her while i stood there thinking what just happened . The card said 'J.K .R Corporations ' and everybody knew what that was .
I gulp and look at the font door from where she walked out just now . Was she the wife of John King Romano ? there was no way in space that was possible , Miss Stella knew the wife of Mr. John Romano . Chicago's leading company's Owner . How did she know her .
That's when someone kept their hands on my shoulder and turned me around . " Don't tell me you are considering her offer " Miss Stella said and i shook my head lightly and tucked the card in my back pocket and picked up the tea cups taking them to the kitchen .
[Unknown ]
I walked inside my office and slammed the flies on the desk . My assistant unlike everyone stayed clam and passed me a glass of water , he knew what i need right now , i need to relax , but i needed to do something before relaxing .
"Call up a meeting right now , i want all the managers and authorities in the office now " i order and he nodded . I then sat back in my chair and sigh , Fucken prick is going to die today , The soft buzz on my desk and i rolled my eyes . I unlocked the door and my P.A walked in .
" You need to relax Sir , here " she said and handed me cold coffee but i refused " I am not relaxing until i do this " i said and stood up walking to the meeting
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" WHAT !!? You possibly can't do this , it might put the company in danger " i clenched my jaw and slammed my hand on the desk . " This is my father's company and i am his son . I don't care about your views to my thoughts . I am the CEO here and you WILL listen to me . Invest fifty percent in Carter's , we are gonna pull them out last minute , i know how he works , he is gonna put all his money on us and loose it " i said
" B-But sir , what if he reports or sue's us ? " My manager asked . " Mr. Reed here will handle the rest " i said pointing to my lawyer and he nodded . " Do you plan on finally making him bankrupt ?" i turned around to face my father and i look down .
"I heard someone objecting to my son's orders ?" he asked and i chuckled . " Listen carefully people , he make be the CEO but he is the future owner of these companies , i suggest you listen to him with no further questions " he said and sat on the main chair .
" Leave " i command and everyone scoots out . " What are you doing here ?" i asked taking a random file and going through it .
" I am guessing you need to shift you belongings into my office now " he said and sigh . This is the fifth time he is saying that . " Not yet dad , not yet , not before i make that Carter pay " i said and he sighs . " common boy , i need to go and sit beside your mom now , i am no longer need here " he said and i chuckled .
" just a few days more father , i don't wanna take the name of owner yet , because it might affect you and me if that baster tried and sued us , you might get stuck in this " i said and he nodded .
" Well i'll be leaving now . And you mother asked you to call her " he said and i nodded sitting on the chair and closing my eyes .
After a while my phone started ringing and i look at the caller to see it was Matt , " The fuck are you calling me for ?" i asked and he chuckled . " Looks like the Boss is stressed , we found the footage of two men , they are from Russia , associated with drugs , wanna bet ? " he asked and i laugh .
" Call Harry and ask him to go with my men . Don'y hesitate to kill that bitch " i said and hung up.
