I Swear, Let Me Love You Again

LYDIA’S POV.

I sighed deeply playing back Roseline’s words, I thoroughly needed to keep things professional just as my father and Andrew were keeping their composure rather than going off on him.

“Welcome, welcome, welcome! As the CFO, I would like to personally welcome you on board. I’m so happy, thrilled, and delighted to be working with you. We all are confident that this partnership will be successful and beneficial for both companies without any complications.” The fake enthusiasm could be heard in my tone and a stifled laughter could be heard coming from Andrew. I rolled my eyes at him not giving Nathaniel a second glance.

“We will see during Lunch?” I directed the question to Andrew who nodded affirmatively, I smiled finding my way out of the office. Nathaniel on the other hand, took a seat across Andrew keeping a straight face.

“It’s so nice to see you again, Lisa.” I said before leaving the office. Through the corner of my eye, I saw her lips curl into a smile and she whispered, “same here.”

Flashback

The sound of company line ringing brought Lisa out of the bunch of documents and meetings she was editing and scrolling through.

I’m so tired.

She sighed going to pick up the phone, “Good afternoon, Office Of The CEO, how may I help you?”

“Umm…hi. I have been trying to speak to my husband all day, is he in the office?” The small voice of Lydia boomed through the speakers.

“Ohhh…Good afternoon Mrs King. How are you doing today? Please hold while I go check.” Lisa responded politely.

“Thank you.”

Lisa headed straight to his office quite excited because she knew Nathaniel had a wife but she had never heard any statement whatsoever from her and from The Kings, it was all simple gossip or whatever the media could scope out.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

She wondered if she would finally see her boss smile for the first time since she began her job.

“Good afternoon Mr King.” She greeted, thereby announcing her presence. His eyes were focused on the blueprint in front of him, he didn’t spare her a glance.

“Sir, your wife is on the other line. She was wondering if you were busy, so should I send in the call?” Lisa asked, he sighed deeply already feeling himself growing angry.

“I am busy. Inform her that if it’s about the money, it will be sent soon.” He replied simply and Lisa muttered ‘Excuse me.” before heading out of the office.

She repeated Nathaniel’s statement to her and she could hear the disappointment in Lydia’s voice after.

“Well.. help me ensure he gets his lunch. Thank you.”

“I will ma’am. I’m going to make sure he calls you after, take good care of yourself ma.” Lisa said.

“Thank you…”

“Lisa.”

That was the beginning of an odd friendship.

End of flashback.

“So first things first….” Andrew began while I left the office heading straight to my meeting with the regulators.

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“Come in.” I opened the door heading into my father’s office. I was surprised to see Patricia seated on one of the two seats across from him.

“Good morning Miss Lydia.” She greeted me with a smile. I didn’t respond, I kept an emotionless expression and took a seat.

“How are you, Princess?” My dad asked but I couldn’t even look at him the same. I know Andrew and Lorena had debunked my thoughts about my dad and Patricia, a part of me was yelling to me how right I am.

“I have work to complete sir, please let’s just get to the reason my presence was summoned.” I answered and he smacked his lips.

“Patricia here has completed her cooking classes and I plan on installing her as an assistant chef at the restaurant uptown.” He informed me and I was certain my facial expression screamed, “How is this my business?”

“I need you to take her with you and show the new restaurant, I have informed Mr Willy everything.” He said, referring to the manager. I nodded and rose to my feet.

“Let’s head out.” I spoke and Patricia hurriedly stood up carrying a Prada handbag. I was astonished and couldn’t wait to tell Andrew this new information I was gathering. Even he knew that my father gives out Prada when he’s proud of you after accomplishing a goal.

“Nice purse.” I complimented without looking her way.

“Lydia! Let me talk to you for a second.” My dad called my name and I walked back to where he was seated.

“How are you doing? Hope the penthouse is to your liking?” He inquired looking into my eyes as if he was trying to read me.

“Yes, it is.” I responded and he sighed deeply.

“Look, love, I understand what’s going on.” He said with guilt written on his face.

He understood why I was like this?

“I wasn’t aware Andrew was signing the deal with the Kings and I’m sure he didn’t mean to do that to hurt you baby girl. Let’s go out tonight, get dinner or you can go on a trip with Lorena, all fully paid for by me.” He kept his gaze hoping my face would soften.

Of course, that.

“I’m fine, I don’t want any of that, thank you. If you will excuse me.” I said without waiting for his response, I left his large luxurious office and headed straight to my office to gather my things.

“Ma’am, are you headed out?” Roseline asked, stepping in after me.

“Yeah, the major CEO has required me to show the newly hired Chef the restaurant uptown, I will back in a jiffy.” I informed her and she hummed in response.

“The Chief Marketing officer would like to meet with you pertaining to the alliance between the Kings Industries.” I rolled my eyes at both the mention of the CMO and the KINGS.

The Chief Marketing Officer, Mrs Hill, always had a stank look on her face every time we spoke, according to the gossip by the staff which Rose had shared with me, Mrs Hill believed she had to wait for ages to get her position, I simply without any experience, slided in and got mine. Plus she was way older than me so she really did dislike me and I really don’t care.

“Alright. Maybe by around 2 pm then.” Roseline nodded then bid me goodbye as we both left out of my office.