Chapter 35: Chapter 35

(Vivienne)

The only thing I didn't want was to see Victor...as much as I was eager to see the man, I was afraid of facing him..call me a fool or childish but after what happened between us I just wanted to leave without having to see him. He was a complete savage and a shameless man. Who knew what he did when he was bathing me without my knowledge.

"Damn that man" I cursed, running my hand in my hair as I paced around in the drawing-room. Already Skylar ran out and immediately she heard her Papa's voice. I didn't dare go out knowing I had to see him

I was startled when the door opened getting my attention but when I turned around it was Julia who walked in

"Hey Julia, "I said and she smiled and handed me coffee when she closed the door and walked up to me

"it's been a while Ms...I'm glad you came back" she said shyly and I nodded at her and took the coffee. Julia was a good girl, she helped me out a lot in the past and I regret not telling her that I was leaving

"When you left this place it became lifeless but the little one makes everyone laugh...sir is always happy," Julia said with a serious expression and I nodded while sipping the hot coffee. I knew Skylar brought nothing but happiness. She was jovial and so likable. It was hard for anyone to hate her

"Julia was there…"I started saying but she shook her head and I knew everything was fine. I exhaled heavily and placed the coffee mug on the table and walked up to the window. Why was this so mysterious, my head was about to burst

"Ms... you shouldn't stress yourself.. nothing will happen to you...sir will protect you," Julia said and I glanced over my shoulder and felt like laughing. Was she kidding me? How was Victor going to protect me when he didn't know anything? At least I needed proof to convince him he had a psychotic admirer out there

"Julia are you sure the lady you saw had blonde hair?"I asked even when she already described the lady she saw that night when I was pushed into the pool. Julia walked closer and nodded

"Ms I know this because...that woman was wearing a mask...I'm curious as to how she passed through security...unless she knows the mansion inside out" Julia said the same thing she told me that night. Everyone asked her but she said she didn't see anyone but when I confronted her she told me everything

"Ms...madam had a friend...do you know Ms. Beverly... sir's former assistant was Madam's childhood friend, "Julia said nervously and I was stunned..she didn't tell me this information

"Huh? But how?"I didn't know this. Monica said Alisa had no friends only Martha but even so they never talked that much

"I saw them together most times...of what I heard madam and Ms. Beverly were good friends even in college"Julia explained the missing information, I didn't know Alisa and Beverly were friends

"Ms. Monica doesn't like Ms. Beverly because...madam recommended Ms. Beverly to Mr. Ellison who gave her a job in the company...I think you should ask Ms. Beverly if she knows something about everything"Julia said and I knew she was the right person to ask. She had been working here for a long time and knew more about the house than anyone else

After that, I left the drawing-room. Pondering over what Julia told me. How come Beverly hasn't said anything about her friendship with Alisa. If these two were besties, Alisa recommended Beverly to work for Victor. Did this mean Alisa confided in Beverly about her health issues and if she did then Beverly had all the answers I needed

"Ahh" I suddenly bumped into something hard and was about to fall when I felt a pair of hands grip my arms securing me from falling

"Ouch...ouch"I muttered massaging my forehead not like it was hurting but I smelled that male cologne and I knew who it was. Forget that but I wanted to suffer from amnesia at least I'd be able to face Victor

"Are you that clumsy huh? "Victor said and slowly I flickered my eyes open only to meet with his angry stare which I didn't understand? I was thinking and walking what was his problem

"Sorry what?"I pretended not to hear him and the man arched his eyebrows at me and I frowned not in the mood to act as if I cared about him

"The stairs...are you blind or your brain stops working at times," he said bitterly gesturing to the right and when I followed his gaze. My eyes widened in shock when I saw that I already reached the stairs and if I did something bad well I would have fallen mercilessly

"I saw...the stairs I...was just... practicing if I...could see with my eyes closed"I stuttered the words out averting my eyes from him and tried to get out of his grasp but he tightened even more. He told me I had no brains so why was he holding me

"It's late I'll drive you home" he simply said looking at me and I frowned at him. Of course, it was late but I didn't ask him to be my driver

"You didn't bring me here...why should you take me?''I shrugged him off and kept my distance. Why was he so clingy? "I'll take a taxi," I said and prepared to go when he grabbed my hand and pulled me to him. My body slammed against his and I was even more agitated

"Ms. Payton, a man like me, is personally volunteering to be your driver...how many women would die for that?" he muttered looking at me with a mischievous expression. His voice was low and deep as if he didn't want to say anything and I was stunned at his arrogance

"Huh?"I was completely lost..was he self-praising himself or what...how dare he act like he was some prestigious man when I was a big deal

"And a beautiful woman like me tolerates a grumpy man like you...do you know how many men...would want this"I murmured leaning closer to him and I saw how his facial expressions changed into a deadly one rip on me tightened so much that my bones could snap any time soon

"Those men would die before they even get a glimpse" he made a low growl and I saw nothing but Possessiveness. Looking at Victor fuming in anger had me feeling amused. It was something else to see him react to something so silly

"You are a boring man Mr. Ellison...can't hold your liquor and well...have you ever gone clubbing before"I said with a mischievous smirk. Victor Ellison was a Billionaire that everyone knew. But the man was way too boring that I knew.

"A man like me doesn't go to such cheap unhealthy places," he said and I arched my brows at him.

"Oh, it's a shame because...I decided to let loose today...see this... Mama wants to shake it" I said and leaned closer to him and teased him by biting his ear. He pulled me away and I saw the shock in his eyes

"You wouldn't dare" he gave a warning glare that drilled holes if it could but I slowly pried his hands off me and reached for my hair

"It's Saturday...I feel like dancing on one of those poles...I wonder how many men would love that" saying that I untied my hair which was in a ponytail and shook my head in a way that had him looking at me like some piece of meat. His hands were clenched and I knew he was jealous

"I'll say bye to Sky now…"I remarked blinking at him cutely and walked downstairs just as I saw Skylar running around but stopped when she saw me "oh Sky...where are you, sweetie"

"Leaving now auntie," Skylar said, hugging me and I nodded. Of course, this was a short time we had but I promised to have fun with her next time. It seemed she was getting used to me

I hugged Skylar goodbye then exchanged a few glances with Julia, took my purse, and headed out. I guess this day was good after all

("Bestie...it's Saturday how about we go out and loosen up") surprisingly I received a text from Alexis when I opened my phone and I smiled knowing she read my mind

("Will clubbing do?")I asked and immediately Alexis replied with a yes then a few kissy emojis and dancing ones. I chuckled shoving my phone in my purse and made my way to the gate and get a taxi

Meanwhile, Victor was pacing back and forth in his room, angry that the little girl of yesterday was teasing him. She dared to call him a boring man all because he wasn't like those men who wasted their time drinking and watching women dance like prostitutes.

"How dare she say that...how dare she say other men will look at her"he wasn't happy at all. His blood was boiling just thinking about other men seeing his woman. She belonged to him and only him. If she was indeed going out then she was going to stay away from other men because he wasn't going to sit idle

"Where are you?"Victor asked immediately he called the man who was as boring as him and a sleepy Maverick who was put on loudspeaker yawned lazily and Victor knew the man was sleeping

"Resting...I had a very bad day...what's up?"Maverick said and Victor frowned as he shoved all his clothes on the bed

"Get ready...you are coming with me" he simply said and was about to disconnect the call when Maverick muttered something which made him stop

"Where to...I'm too exhausted okay...I fought with some spoiled little girl and…"

"You have five minutes to get ready" saying that Victor disconnected the call and looked at the pair of dark blue jeans and a white muscle shirt and some canvas he was going to wear. He never wore such clothes so how about a change. Then he'd see the look on that woman's face.