Chapter 102: Chapter 102

(Vivienne)

"I'm trying to find out something…''Monica started as she stood by the dining table looking at me as if I committed a grievous sin. I looked at her for a while and turned to munch on my food.

"What are you up to huh...I fail to understand you Vivienne" she added when I didn't say anything, she came to me and I was busy eating my evening meal. I had no idea what she was talking about hence I paused as I took a napkin and wiped my mouth and exhaled heavily

"Monica...it seems you like me a lot...why are you bothering me?"I asked, feeling frustrated with her approach. I was having a good time eating for two since the baby was beginning to be a foodie and she just wouldn't let me be and now she was seeking trouble and then if I told her things she'd accuse me of being a troublemaker

"I guess you like getting naked for men right," she remarked sarcastically and her words triggered some in. I was done tolerating a bitter woman like her hence with a hard slam of my palm on the table. I rose to my feet and pushed the chair back and looked at her. She had that disdainful look on her face that I just wanted to wipe off with a tight slap across her pretty face

"At least I don't go around getting naked in doctor's offices, "I remarked with a sinister smirk and instantly, Monica raised her hand to slap me but I held it midair. She was angry that her breathing had quickened. Her nose flared as her face flushed red. Her eyes shone with venom as she looked at me as if she'd murder me with her eyes

"You insolent girl! How dare you insult me!" she growled out bitterly and shrugged my hand away. I nearly fell but I held the chair for support and looked back at her. She thought she had the right to insult me when I found her having sex with Justin in his office. If she was decent enough and elegant like she carried herself then she would have found a decent isolated place for her to enjoy whatever was happening but no

"So now it hurts right...don't insult me and judge my character when you are the same...at least I make my intentions known unlike you," I said with bitterness as I pointed my index finger at her. If she read my lips and saw the anger I was harboring inside of me then she'd know any better than to provoke me. She knew nothing about me so she had no right to say anything bad

"I'm sure your parents are unlucky...such a foolish girl"Monica spat out as she moved away from me, I didn't care what she thought of me. Since when did I care what people thought? As much as she hated me, she had to get used because I was Victor's Surrogate not her house help to bully as it pleased her

"I'm Victor's Surrogate...his say is more important here...I wonder why you even live here because...you have no relation with this...family" I told her straight without even feeling remorse not even the death glare she was giving me would stop me from reacting to her constant bullying. She didn't utter a word hence I took my small bowl of ice cream and walked out of the dining room. She ruined my dinner with her bitter presence

"Everything okay?...you look angry," Kyan said as soon as I entered his drawing-room. It was already nighttime. I dropped onto the sofa furiously without answering it. I was angry that all I wanted was to go away from such a house with bitter people who thought so highly of themselves.

First, it was Victor, just because he was a powerful CEO who owned a company worth billions, not just that but finding out he was a doctor made things worse. If I didn't know any better than I'd get bullied by these people all the time. Yes, he was a big deal, with good looks and above all successful. He was bound to think he was good when he was not. His wealth can go to hell for all I care and Monica thought she could bully me because her late sister was married to Victor

"What right does she have to question me?"I muttered disdainfully and dug my spoon into my strawberry and vanilla ice cream. Kyan stopped whatever he was doing and turned to me knowing he got scolded by Victor earlier all because he was teaching me how to swim

"So what's bothering you...you are burning up I'm afraid you'll explode"Kyan commented with chuckles as he swiveled his chair and dragged it to where I was. I shrugged and scorned his words

"Don't crack jokes Kyan...save your sarcasm… between you and me...we don't want trouble" I said knowing I was in a bad mood and any vile word from him would trigger my anger and I'd end up thrashing him till his face was black and blue

"You know when you get angry...you look just like my brother, so scary "Kyan remarked and I instantly looked up at him at the mention of Victor. I realized I overreacted to such an inferior statement hence I averted my eyes from him and fixed them on the ice cream bowl in my hands.

"I'm right...Vic is angry...I don't know why...he never gets angry and shows it but today he seemed extra furious...do you know why?"Kyan continued when I didn't respond to his silly comment. Of course, I had no idea why the grumpy man was extra grumpy today. But I put him in his place when I refused to follow him like his employees. He was a fool to think he could make me dance to his tune

"So...look here bratty...I don't care about your grumpy brother...he's so cocky, so brash and bold-faced...a presumptuous man who thinks the world revolves around him"I said, throwing my hands in the air angrily. I saw Kyan was trying to cut me off but I was not done yet describing Victor

"He's overconfident...thinks he's the most handsome man alive..."

"Umm... Ms. Payton...t...that's enough I'm…"Kyan cut me off and said nervously, I didn't care about his fear for his older brother who wasn't even here. I had to say what I thought of him

"I hate him so much...I just want to yank his hair so hard until his head falls off"it didn't matter what he was and I rose to my feet and said bitterly, accompanying my words with actions of disdain. He and to know that I was not happy with his dictatorship and ruled us like we were slaves

"He wants me to bow to him...he's not a king okay...he's not my King and not so good looking if he thinks he is and…"I added more harsh words which described him and turned around dramatically only to come to a halt and froze in place. My hand hung midair as a cold breeze blew past me sending a frightening shiver throughout my body. My mouth was hanging and my throat had gone dry even when I swallowed saliva to soothe it.

"Okay...so bye!"Kyan jumped off his chair, looked at me with a smirk, and ran out of the room leaving me praying to the gods. I was about to collapse from fear of seeing Victor standing there and to know I said so many bad things about him just now doomed me

"S...sir...I...I have to go...yes Monica is calling me"I said nervously, regaining my wits and trying to slip away from him but the man held her his arm extending to his sides and blocking my way

I was nervous and fearful, sweat dripped down my forehead as I moved backward away from his predatory form

When did he get back home, wasn't it too early and seeing him all fresh and dressed up

"Hahaha...sir...I"

"Go ahead...continue Ms. Payton...it seems you have so many things to say to me" he muttered with a straight face and started moving towards me. I felt fear and moved backward away from him.

"No...I have…"I said, shaking my head in denial, however, I was caught when I was trapped. I nearly bumped into the sofa and fell off if not for Victor's lightning speed as he grabbed me by the waist and pulled me up

"Go on...tell me...I'm here...what did you say... I'm cocky" he murmured as he moved closer to me. My breathing had quickened hence I tried to keep him away seeing how close we were. I wasn't going to give him the satisfaction to bully me. If he was going to make his move then both of us will have a problem

"Yes...I said it because isn't that what you are...sir you treat us like your slaves...or am I wrong" I said boldly looking straight into his eyes. His gaze fell on me then to my lips but I shrugged him off and slipped out of his embrace. I didn't even waste time and I left the drawing-room leaving him standing there. He was a jerk to think he would have his way again.

"How dare you? ''Victor muttered as he shifted his eyes to the open door. His hands clenched tightly knowing his Surrogate's attitude was beginning to get on his nerves. She could praise Leo and other men not him

He just walked in on her and she was bad-mouthing him. She was so harsh that he just wanted to drag her out and do things to her no man has ever done to her. To make her understand the hard way and make her admit that he was the most handsome man she had ever seen

"You'll pay for this Ms. Payton...very soon" he mumbled disdainfully and left the study room. Her attitude was too much; he needed to fix her before he killed someone with rage.