Chapter 8: Chapter 8

High and mighty Alvin didn't know what to do about it. Creating a death certificate for his living son was out of the question.

He sat up to get ready for the day ignoring the fuming Cynthia.

Cynthia's anger eventually dissipated as she watched him dressed up wondering if he forgot her presence but then again he'd regard her as a colleague.

" Where are you going to? She asked trying to hide her blushing cheeks from him which wasn't his problem at the moment.

" To fix it. I wouldn't want you to be jobless"

" Are you seeking her out? That bitch? She asked angrily.

" Silence! Alvin yelled then sighed like he forgot what she did to him. ' she mustn't sue your hospital because I won't be able to help you after all David think I'm out of business"

" Then what? She asked standing in front of him with thrilling eyes.

" I can handle it" she closed the space between them peering into his eyes with outstretched hands to touch him but retracted it.

" Be honest with me. Do you still love her? She asked dauntlessly with the no-bullshit look.

" Don't let that bother you. Nothing will happen. Open the door for Colt. He has information about her" he instructed which she obeyed reaching for the remote control for the door as Colt entered, looked between them then cleared his throat to begin.

" Good morning Sir, Miss Cynthia, you wouldn't believe what I found out about her" Alvin hummed striding to his table to sit comfortably guessing it will be interesting.

Cynthia did the same.

' she has been living in the USSR for the past four years. Bagged first class in catering and hotel management. She owes most resorts in USSR. I'm sorry I couldn't get the figure. Simon's resort is hers too and there's another one but I couldn't get the names. She's very secretive about her life as well' Alvin crossed his legs impressed by her achievement then frowned thinking she might have achieved it with David's help.

" What about her resources? What's her relationship with the lawyer? She seems to like lawyers" he spoke as Colt scoffed hoping he wasn't thinking of becoming a lawyer to impress her.

" According to my investigation, nothing. Her relationship status is blank and one more thing I received was a lawsuit from the court about the hospital. There's no collateral for it. You've to help them unless they'll rattle you out"

" You said she owns Simon's resort right? Simon's resort' he repeated in realization: their son did mean a lot to her yet she was going to deprive him the right to know him as well.

" Get my lawyer. We're negotiating for a fine or no deal. I know she wouldn't render those innocent people jobless just for a death certificate" Colt nods in agreement.

" You're right Sir. I'll do that right away" he bellowed then left while Cynthia sat by his desk Looking at his compromised expression.

"What are you thinking about? His eyes subconsciously darted to the desk and saw the newspaper on his desk hence, picked it up. It contained photos of Kate and David in it.

" She's such a whore" he cussed banging his hands on the desk hard enough to cause a crack had it not been made of marble, startling Cynthia who quickly jumped off the desk to help him.

" Thank God it's not bleeding. What's wrong with you? You could have hurt yourself"

" Leave. I'll take care of your place of work" Cynthia was about to leave when she received a voicemail from the company.

" Alvin, you have a message" but he waved her off which had her listening to it with widened eyes.

" One of our suppliers resigned and guess what? He's now working with your wife. Is she here for revenge?

" Revenge? Alvin burst out laughing at her statement. Despite her connection with David, she couldn't contend with him but he was prepared to see her potential.

" Yes. Firstly, the hospital and now our biggest supplier and to think I sent her a contract days ago baffled me. What are we going to do?

" You've always loved that resort. I can't believe Kate owns it " he taunts shrugging.

' she's here for a reason. I advise you give her what she wants" she advised imagining her loss already.

" Keep your advice to yourself. I'll see her soon. Isn't that what she wants? To talk with me, she's so fortunate because I'm not egoistic. It'll be a pleasure to meet my whore Of a wife" Cynthia smiled seemingly pleased with the way he addressed her and tugged on his necktie seductively.

' Perhaps, we can make the interview real. You and I"

" If I remember correctly you couldn't win my heart as a fiancee what makes you think you can as a girlfriend? All you think about is sex" she huffed ignoring his obnoxious remarks to concentrate on the gorgeous man in front of her.

" Not as much as you do. I've never seen a man as horny as you Alvin. How do you keep it in? Do you masturbate? She asked with legs stroking his beneath the table in a slow motion.

" You're wasting your time. Nothing you do will work" he tells her sadly.

" You're bluffing" she stated determined to make him hard as she grind on his groin, caressed him and all yet it didn't budge.

" Are you sure this is normal? She asked after numerous failed attempts.

" You tell me. Will you still want me without sex? He asked standing on his feet while she looked to be in shock. A marriage without real sex? She'll have to derive pleasure from toys?

As if on cue Naomi stepped in and frowned noticing a sweating Cynthia seated on the desk.

" Is something going on? She asked walking towards Alvin who gave her the don't you dare look and left.

" What were you doing? Naomi demanded to know ready to get an answer by all means available.

" I don't have time for this" Cynthia said still shaken by his revelation.

Naomi groaned rushing out of the room to see him but couldn't as he was gone already.

Kate had returned from the gym which was recommended by her therapist to calm her nerves and hormones when she received a call from her lawyer.

' yes, Eden? She asked picking a towel to wipe her face.

"Alvin Reagan has called to negotiate with you. Should I accept it? She halts, dropped the towel, and gulped a can of water.

" Hello?

" I'm here. Fine. Let's hear him out. What time is it?

' In ten minutes. I can request for a change if it's too close "

" No, It's fine. I'll be there. Just make sure he's early' she instructed then hung up, picked the towel up again but confused.

What does he want? She thought resuming her exercises.