Chapter 26: Chapter 26

Barbara gasped for air, she only make that call to pissed Claudia, Claudia show up that morning at the resort with Derrick, showcasing Derrick like a gold medal won in an ultimate search.

Baby! I think we should go for swimming. Claudia run her hand on Derrick's chest that is a bit exposed because his upper button of his shirt are undone.

Don't you think we should take a walk first then do that later?

Sure baby! Claudia pulled his hand across her waist, she too hold on to his waist, Eve look at Barbara, she felt sorry for her boss, even though Barbara didn't make their relationship public, Eve felt the two were dating.

Dammit! Do they have to bring their flirtatious self Into the resort, who in this world, go on a love trip during working days?

Barbara is speaking nonsense, people go on leave anytime of the year and been your own boss make it even more easier to do whatever you want. Derrick is not aware that, Calvin doesn't want to see him anywhere near his family again and Barbara is using him against her sister.

The rest of the morning is pure torment for Barbara, looking through her window, Claudia and Derrick are there making out in the open.

Claudia really have no shame. She dragged her blind to cover her view from seeing more rubbish. In few minutes she had forgotten all about them, engrossed in her numerous file and meeting.

Ma Barbara! You having a meeting right now at the conference room.

Oh! I will be there in a minute, just let them know I am ready.

Right away! Eve hurry out while Barbara grabbed her laptop and phone to join them at the conference, the meeting lasted more than the usual time, eating into her lunch break. Dante arrived a bit late, getting out of his car, he gasped for air.

Another scolding from this naughty girl. He said mentally, his phone ring. Jayden, what now?

Have you see her? Did she like the pack? I told you she will like it, instead of going empty handle.

Shut up, I haven't seen her, I just arrived, I will have your head on a plate, if she scold me for coming late.

I pray she doesn't

You should keep praying. He press the end button, dragging the pack along with him, Jayden is the one keep pressuring him to get her what to eat, first Jayden had to force him to get her what to wear at the party now, food for lunch.

Good afternoon sir! Eve bow before him, she is surprise to see CEO Dante there again in less than three days.

Afternoon, is Barbara in seat.

Nope! She is having a meeting but you can wait for her at the waiting room.

Why is that? Isn't her boyfriend supposed to wait for her in her office. That was Claudia annoying voice, echoing for behind him, Dante smirked but he didn't turned, Eve look at his face then the pack in his hand. Oh! My sister's assistant doesn't know my beloved sister's boyfriend.

I am sorry sir! I was...

It's fine, you don't have to apologize, after you.

What arrogance? How dare he ignore me like I am nothing when his girlfriend is living on my father's property?

Come on love, let him be.

I will not let him be. She walked to them, Eve had just pulled the office door for Dante to go in.

I am sorry CEO Dante, I was only scared that ma Barbara will get mad at me

It's fine, I too would get mad at my assistant for letting a stranger into my office when I am not there. He give her a small smiled, Eve felt at easy, she can't afford to get into the bad book of CEO Dante, within a blink he could make her disappear.

You wretch of a man! Claudia cursed as soon as she open the door as well. How dare you act all important in front of me? You should know that your girlfriend is an adopted child of my dad, so she is worthless and a beggar like you.

Dante gaze didn't leave her, Derrick pulled Claudia's hand.

That is enough, come on love, let's leave.

No Derrick, I am not leaving without this man throw out.

What? Eve yelled closing her lips, ma Claudia doesn't have an idea of the man sitting in front of her. Dante turned his gaze to Eve, he doesn't want her to say a word.

Now get up and get out of here before I asked the security to throw you out.

Claudia!

Barbara called from behind Claudia, Dante patience had run out on her for long but he is cautious of his surrounding, Eve had mentioned that, she is having a meeting, which means, no sooner or later, the meeting must be over.

Barbara, I want this low life of a boyfriend of yours throw out.

Maybe, I should throw you out from invading my privacy, now get out.

Barbara!

Yes, used the door and take your used toy with you and you Eve...

Please don't scold her, I was the one who insist on waiting in here. Dante words were fast, he never did tell her to bring him here but Claudia annoying character had made him ended up there in her office.

I am not going to scold her for letting my love in here. She move closer to Dante, she only want to give him a small peck but Dante head is too occupied with his last night vision that he went for her lips.

Mania! Claudia curse pulling Derrick who is clenching his fist, that was the first time, he witness the two locking their lips together. Claudia is still in doubt of their mother's words, she wants to confirm it but Dante is not ready to give any act that will making Claudia believe her mother's words

Excuse me ma! Eve hurry out, closing the door behind them, Barbara pushed Dante from herself.

You don't have to kiss me all the time.

How do I shut that annoying girl's mouth if I don't kiss you and you shouldn't be complaining.

Fine, I know I started it, so stop blackmailing me cheaply.

What were expecting I asked for?

Money?

Silly, I don't need money. Barbara look at him. Uh! What I mean is...

Nevermind, I am famish.

I brought lunch.

Really? She open the pack in a hurry, one of Barbara weak point is food, she could befriend her worse enemy all in the name of food. A well pack fried rice and chicken.

Whoa! She exclaimed and stared at him. You aren't that bad thou, just your insolent. Dante titter, she look at him, he just laughed. He is in a good mood. She whispered, Dante fall his face. Here, join me.

Don't you think I have eaten?

It's lunch, not breakfast and eat, a little will not make you add more than a kg.

Okay!

Hold on let me get an extra plate. She slip open her fridge to get an empty pack and juice.

I thought fridge are made to store stuff not keep plate? Barbara titter, now is his turn to watch her silly act.

Here is yours. She add for him then for herself, his eyes fall on her wrist.

What happened to your arm? She got bruises from Williams strong grip on her wrist.

Oh this? She move her eyes to her arms, Dante nodded. You wouldn't believe that, for the passed two days, I keep having a complete bad day, first some one had to bash my car, then I had to get a slap from one silly girl at the resort.

What?

Yes, I was in a hurry to get to a meeting, so I didn't know that, I was so closed and the next thing, her juice were on me and her, I apologized but she is crazy. She stock her mouth with food, Dante is eating but his eyes didn't leave her, she haven't answer his questions.

And yesterday, I had to meet up the young man that my grandpa wants to matchmake me with, he is very annoying, asking me stuff I don't want to talk about and then he grabbed my wrist giving me this bruises, just because he heard alot of bad things about me, all thanks to Claudia

Who is he?

Prince William!

Okay!

I am sorry for Claudia outburst.

It's fine, she is least of my worries, so how do you manage without your car?

I take cab.

Maybe, I could pick and drop you home.

What?

Don't worry, I am not going to charge you for it.

Thanks! Although, I really don't want you to come... Dante stared at her. No! What I mean is that, I wasn't expecting that you show up for lunch, I was just blabbing because of Claudia.

You two are really in some kind of competition.

No competition, just that punk of her boyfriend is the bone of contention.

You are in love with your sister's boyfriend?