“Elijah, I simply wanted to tell you that I choose to be given your deal. Let's work together.”

Elijah remains silent for a moment, thinking deeply about my words. What is the questioning? Didn't he desire me to be given the deal?

“What made you change your mind?” He asks, inserting ous appear on his face. Damn, is this man One moment, he wanted me to be given his deal, then at a different moment, he asks me 'What made me alternate my mind?'

“I just thought deeply about your deal and accepted it. Didn't you prefer me to accept the deal?”

“Yes, your approval is sufficient for me. We will begin working in a few days. By the way, meet my twin sister, Lara Veneto.” He says, pointing his eyes toward his desk. “Lara, Meet Avery Bennett, my business partner.”

“Nice to meet you, Avery. I was once looking ahead to meet you.” Lara says, raising her hand to handshake in my direction.

“What do you mean via looking forward?” She gets startled, but after a bit of a moment, she says, “You are Miss Universe. So, of course, I wanted to meet you.”

“Thank you. By the way, I want to go somewhere. We will discuss further details in the subsequent meeting. I'll send you details.” I say, checking my phone were dozens of messages are popping on my screen. Fucking people can't even manage their own business!

I am aware that my engagement information must have become breaking news. Maxim and his mother are so fond of media, that as soon as I agreed, they announced this information formally on their Facebook, Instagram and Twitter handle. Now, Everyone in my contact is sending me dozens of congratulatory messages. That's why I switch off my phone and drive my car fast towards Dalton's house.

Dalton is the one who simply cares about me in this entire world. I do not know if I can have trusted my parents or not. They have crossed their lines, by using giving my hand in Maxim's hand. Also, I can't lose Bennett Enterprises.

After a long hour of driving, I arrive at Dalton's house. As quickly as I go inside the house, I see that this residence was empty. No one was there. His housekeeper, gardener and so forth were no longer there. Where the fuck did everyone go?

Dalton has to be dozing in his room. This is one of his habits, which I don't like. Sometimes, I suppose that he is Nobita from that children cartoon “Doraemon”. Thinking this, I got closer to his room.

As soon as I enter his room, I see that a huge figure is sleeping on a giant king-sized bed. His whole body is covered in a blanket. Typical Dalton. I take my steps on the tiptoes of my legs towards his bed so that he can not hear me.

When I reach his bed, I slowly push the blanket a little so that I can see his face. Of course, he is sleeping like a baby. I bow down my head closer to his ears. Taking a deep breath, I scream in his ears, “DALTON! ZOMBIES HAVE ATTACKED YOUR HOUSE.”

As quickly as he hears my voice, he gets up from the bed in a hurry. Then, he takes a baseball bat which was lying beside his bed. “What? Where?” He says, jumping from the bed but his foot slips, and he falls on the floor taking me with him.

“Get off me, you fat elephant!” I yell angrily, as Dalton's huge muscular fall over my lean and skinny body.

“No, Zombies have attacked my house. I do not choose to die when I have to meet my girlfriend's parents at their family dinner.” He says, making a dramatic look on his face.

Wait! Did he say, girlfriend? Also, he is going to meet his girlfriend's mother and father at their household dinner. “WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU SAY, DALTON JAMES LOCKWOOD?”

“Oops... I'm sorry, Avery. I forgot to tell you that I've discovered my dream girl.” He says as he receives up from me.

“Why did not you tell me about your girlfriend? Did you forget about our code bros before hoes?” I say, folding my palms on my chest. “Also, how long are you dating her?”

“It's been six months. Also, I'm sorry for keeping it a secret from you. It used to be simply that you were so busy in your pageants and company that I forgot to tell you.”

“I forgive you, but no more lies and secrets between us.”

“Ok...”

“What is that unfortunate girl's name?” I ask, smirking.

“Fuck off! She is the luckiest person in the world that F-1 Racer and sexiest man of the decade, Dalton Lockwood is dating her. Also, you know her...” He says, smirking lower back at me.

“My assistant Emma?”

“Avery? Emma is like my younger sister. The woman that I'm relationship with is, Lara Veneto, Twin sister of Elijah Veneto.”

“What? Really?” I ask in a shocking tone. “But how come Elijah would not recognize you? He punched you in the club, or his sister also keeps her relationship like you.”

“No. Elijah is aware that Lara has a boyfriend, however, he has not met me in person. I'm also afraid that he might punch me again at some point in dinner tonight. Then, his dad might not like me, and I'll lose my dream girl.” Dalton says, pouting his lips.

“He won't do that. If he tries something on you, then inform me. I would make sure that he will no longer be able to produce kids anymore.” I say, laughing loudly.

“Damn.” He rolls his eyes. “By the way, did you want to tell me something?”

“Yes, I'm engaged-”

“WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU SAY? YOU ARE ENGAGED, AND YOU DIDN'T TELL ME. YOU WERE MAD AT ME FOR HAVING A GIRLFRIEND. ON THE OTHER HAND, YOU HAD A FIANCÉ AND KEPT IT SECRET?” Dalton says loudly enough to shake his entire house.

“Are you done?” I say, rolling my eyes.

“Yes, I'm done. By the way, who is that unlucky guy?” He says, smirking at me. “Wait! Let me guess, he is Elijah Veneto.”

“You are truly dumb. Why the fuck would I marry that cocky nerd, Elijah Veneto?” I say angrily. “He is not my fiancé. My fiancé is Maxim Petrova.”

“Sugar... What did you say? You are marrying that dirty fox? Tell me that you are kidding...” He says, elevating his eyebrows.

“I'm dead serious.”

“You are aware of everything about him. Still, you are marrying him. Why are you doing this? You know what he did to you.” Dalton says, elevating his voice in anger.

“I know, but I'm doing this to save my company. Dad has put me in this contract marriage because Theadora aka Dalton's mom helped my Dad all through the economic disaster of this company. If I do not marry Maxim, then Theadora will take over my company.”

“But still, you mustn't do that. Bennett Enterprises can be saved by using another way. If you want, we can find any other way to shop for this company. Also, even if you lose this company, you might not become poor, due to the fact you are Miss Universe and you have lots of properties.” He says, pulling me into his hug.

“I know that. That's why I'm working on a new project with Elijah Veneto. This project will not only give advantage to our companies, however, also we will have a different brand dominated by us.” I reply, taking a deep breath.

“What? You mean that you and Elijah are working on another company that will be distinct from your companies.” Dalton says in a puzzling tone.

“Yes. This brand will only provide more earnings to our companies. Elijah and I are working on a very extraordinary challenge which is one of a kind from our company. We will be business partners handing this brand.” I say, assuring him. “But I also want to marry Maxim for an extraordinary purpose.”

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Elijah's POV

How do you feel when you come to find that the person, whom you prefer is going to be snatched away from you?

How do you feel if you have gotten a beautiful rose which has too many thorns, and you turn out to be happy, however that rose is about to shed its petals?

I'm also feeling like that. No, I'm feeling extra than this shit. I simply want to scream to burst my lungs. I have found her after a truly long time, but this fucking universe is nevertheless attempting to take her away from me. Furthermore, I'm going to lose her once more due to this pathetic universe's playing strategy.

But listen, one thing:

“Dear Universe, I hate you for taking away the lady I ever wanted. I hate you for taking away my happiness. So, I hate you so an awful lot that I just prefer to kill all of us here, without her.”

Why can't I be with her happily without any obstacles? Why cannot I make her feel the same way as I feel about her? Why can't I simply make her remember that moment, we spent that day? Why?

That's right, I can't stay peacefully knowing that Avery is going to marry that Maxim Petrova. When she came into my cabin, I thought that she would tell me everything but I think she must be uncomfortable about telling me about her marriage.

I can see in her eyes that she doesn't want to marry him.

Now, It's evening. I did not work to a great deal because my mind was now not at work. It was once someplace else. So, I got here domestic early to get some rest on my bed.

“How long do you have to lay on your bed?” A familiar voice comes from my bedroom's door. I tilt my head a little. It is my Mom.

Seeing her, I get up from the bed. “Hey mom, How are you?” I ask with a smile, attempting my nice now not to exhibit her my stressed face.

“I'm fine, however, I can see that my son is now not fine.” She says, coming towards my bed. Then, she sits on the bed. “Tell me, Elijah. What happened?”

“Mom, I'm simply thinking about something.” I shrug.

“What is it? You can tell me.” She says, rubbing my shoulder.

“What would you do if Dad was once sure in a contract marriage with some bitch of every other mafia? He would not want to marry her, but he wants to do so to save Mala Del Brenta.” I ask curiously.

“Baby, your question is crazy. But the answer is really simple. I would kill that bitch, so that your dad and Mala Del Brenta will be safe. But it may additionally create a war between each of the Mafias. I won't hesitate to fight for your dad because your dad's worth is a lot extra than dozens of wars. Your dad's love is precious than any jewellery for me. So, I would by no means let your dad marry some thirsty bitch, even if he wanted that because I do not like sharing his love with anybody else.” Mom says with smiling and twinkling eyes.

The love between my mother and dad is an example of authentic and best love for me. No couple can evaluate this couple in this complete universe. I've seen the way they look at each other. This kind of love is what I ever wanted.

“But why are you asking? Is it because of someone special?” Mom says, snapping me out of my thoughts.

“No, Mom. It's no one. This query simply popped up in my mind.” I say, attempting by satisfactory now not to tell her anything.

Then, she holds my hand in her hand and gently rubs it. “I'm your mother, Elijah. A mother knows everything about her child. I can additionally inform if you are lying or not. So, tell me who is she?”

“She is Avery Bennett,” I say nervously.

“I knew that. When Lara told me about her, and you denied your feelings about her, then I understood that you wanted her. But what about that previous girl whom you wanted for a very long time?” She says, smiling at me.

“Mom, That girl is Avery. When I first saw her, I recognized her at that instant, but the sad fact is that Avery would not recognize me.” I whine in frustration.

“I'm guessing that this contract marriage factor is occurring to her. Isn't?” Mom asks while deeply thinking.

“Yes, Mom. I'm working on a brand-new assignment with her. So, she is my business partner now. I'm doing my best to be close to her, however, watching her in a contract marriage with anybody else is like stabbing my coronary heart with daggers.” I say, wondering about her and that disgusting contract marriage.

“You know what, I'm giving you a piece of advice. First, you need to make her friend. Try your great to earn her trust because you need to fight for her.”

Mom's advice shivers my whole body. Her words leave a deep mark on my mind. She is right. I need to do this. I want to fight for Avery. Furthermore, I need to make her mine soon.

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Wow, That was something. What do you think will Elijah do now? How does Elijah know Avery for a long time?

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