Mr. President’s

Well, Nathan wasn’t surprised. His father had access to his office but Nathan hated intrusion. His father might have connections somewhat dishonest but Nathan could still bring them down if he wanted. There was just one thing stopping him from fighting back. Respect.

“Dad, I demand you request my permission before showing up in my office, Nathan tried to be polite while Mercedes looked for ways to escape the awkward atmosphere, Jane was roasting with Mercedes presence and if she had her way, she would cover her with fuel and strike a matches to set her ablaze.

Mercedes realized that Nathan only had his fathers hair therefore, his other handsome features might have come from his mum. His dad was also good looking but Nathan stood out,

Nathan’s father’s hot gaze burned her even as he addressed Nathan. “I would have if you had answered your phone. For as long as he was. concerned, Mercedes was the one turning his son against him and he hated her for it

“So what is it this time?” Nathan knew that his father would never be in his office for nothing and Jane was proof enough

Feeling the cold atmosphere, Mercedes didn’t unter pleasantries and began striding towards her office. “Young lady, you are needed in this meeting as well.” Mercedes froze upon hearing Nathan’s dad address her but at this time it wasn’t her fight.

Nathan had assumed responsibility. “Her name is Mercedes and she is my assistant. If you need her in the meeting, then you should inform me first. Miss Winters, to your office, he ordered solemnly. Mercedes took another step when she heard Sur Mr Legends‘ howl,

“She either joins the meeting or she is fired.”

Nathan’s anger rose. “who is going to fire her? You?” He asked sternly.

“Yes, I have every right to fire anyone whose salary goes through this company’s account, Snr Mr Legend retorted in equal anger. Nathan had the foresight of the eagle, espying problems before they popped, also finding solutions ahead of time.

His tone calmed slightly. “You should do a double–check. Two weeks ago, I sent an email for her salary to be paid through my personal account so she reports only to me. Miss Winters, to your office, please, Nathan begged. He didn’t want to hear anything unpleasant from his dad to discourage her. It was already too much that he had a son and Jane wouldn’t leave him alone.

Mercedes went to her office, closing the door gently behind her. Somehow she wished to hear what was going to be discussed but if Nathan didn’t want her there, it might just be for the best. Whichever way, peace eluded her. She could tell that Nathan’s dad didn’t like her so how was she ever going to have a happy ending with Nathan? No wonder marriage was out of the picture to Nathan because he won’t go ahead without his father’s blessing.

Snr Mr Legend wasn’t awed at his son’s smartness. It was one of the things he so admired about him which was why he had no fear of him running the company alone but he owed someone a favour. Someone special to him, which made him adamant. “Nathan, you are getting married to Jane next week and I’m sending out invitations today,” he blasted.

Nathan was agitated, stole a glance at Jane who had on a winning smile and hissed, “you should get ready to be her groom then and since you’ve taken over my office, I’ll just work from the conference room. He turned to leave when his father thundered,

“I forbid you, Nathan” He had maintained his sitting position throughout the conversation.

Nathan had an unusual calmness that made Jane uncomfortable. She knew the tables were turning against her. “What is the problem Dad, why do you keep interfering in my relationship? Jane drugged me and made me get her pregnant. A wonderful trophy of a son she has, who she won’t let me see. Now you want me to marry her? You would have to kill me first

Snr Mr Legend knew his son. If he said no, then he meant no. Somehow, he felt Jane had been away from Nathan for too long. Perhaps spent time together, the fire would be rekindled. “It’s okay if you don’t marry Jane.”

“It is?” It felt too good to be true so Nathan asked.

Jane frowned, her heart thumping in defeat as Nathan’s dad chuckled, “yes, but you would have to let your assistant go”

if they

Nathan stepped closer to his dad so he won’t have to yell to show any form of disrespect. “Let me let you in on something. Mercedes is the best assistant I ever had. Her work ethic is exceptional and thanks to her, I haven’t fired anyone for almost a month, well except, Nathan recalled his director who tried to hit on Mercedes

“Let’s not go there,” he paused, not wanting to divulge that information an tricked her into signing a bond to work with me for the rest of her life. So you see Dad, she is bound to work for me for as long as she lives”

and said, “she is also the only opposite sex I feel comfortable with sol

Jane felt her last drop of hope shatter. All this while, she thought Mercedes was the snake seducing Nathan but now she understood that Mercedes was rather under Nathan’s servitude. Knowing Nathan, she understood that he would never let go but Nathan’s dad was taken aback. “Air you Inne? He yelled

Nathan was still calm. “No, I’m in love,” Nathan was emotional as he confessed. Since his dad was too shocked to speak, he said, “Dad, it’s the trul So how do you expect me to marry a woman with my ring when my heart belongs to another? I must have tricked Mercedes into working for me but if I hadn’t, Jane here would have made her go but you know what, I intend to trick her into marrying me as well,” Nathan was testing his father’s limit. He wanted to know his reaction concerning marrying Mercedes to help him in his final decision, which got a direct answer.

will

never accept her.”

Nathan wasn’t surprised. It was exactly as he expected. But after spending the night with Mercedes again, he wanted to wake up every day by her side but he also knew that Mercedes could be stubborn, and she would want to do the right thing so he pressed another button. “Fine, I will leave with her. Wherever I go, that’s where she would be. I will never let her out of my sight,” he started, his gaze not leaving his fathers‘ who was red in anger, while Jane felt strangled.

I have to get you a psychiatrist, psychologist or anything but you will not marry that woman when Jane here has your son.”

Nathan had gotten the response he needed so he wasn’t going to waste any more time. “Excuse me, dad,” he turned towards the conference room As soon as he took a step, his father roared,

“Nathan!

“What dad? Just leave me alone. Mercedes is my saviour. If not for her, I would have still been swimming in guilt that I took advantage of her,” he gazed at Jane with loath and continued, “when actually, she took advantage of me

Jane was heated with discomfort, she was wiping sweat off her face under the air conditioner. Snr Mr Legend got the answers he sought but he made a promise to someone and wasn’t going to break it Some form of wisdom could also come with old age.

“Fine, this is how it’s going to be. Keep your assistant or whatever as your mistress but we are not calling off the engagement and every event you attend, you go with Jane. This is the most lenient I can be Nathan and if you disobey me this time, you won’t predict what would happen to your sweet Mercedes,”

Nathan’s jaw clenched. His father could be a demon and he had to protect Mercedes. The best way would be for Mercedes to move in with him but he knew she wouldn’t. Besides, he only had to attend functions with Jane because she was his fiance by the ring. There was no other way. “I agree. She can stay in the penthouse”

“She’s already there except you aren’t, his father blurted, Nathan chuckled. He wasn’t going to live under the same roof with Jane even if it cost him his kidney. All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

“Well, we aren’t married so I’m not obligated to play the role of a husband.”

“One more thing Nat, whatever y

you do, don’t soll the Legends‘ legacy. We don’t flaunt two women so you can’t be seen as a pervert” Nathan instantly understood. In public, he couldn’t show Mercedes any special care. It all had to be Jane.

Working in Griffin’s office hasn’t been easy. It’s taken quite a while for him to adjust to his new life. For now, he still lives in Mercedes old apartment and drives her old car. Having Angie as his secretary was the best thing that happened to him. She readily helped with everything he needed to know and those who mocked him that day, had to kowtow to him. During the lunch break, they chatted as they ate.

“So all the while you were talking g about the interviews, it was J&J Ventures!” Excitement brewed Angie’s tongue as she asked. It was good being close

to Griffin again

“Yes but I never knew you worked here,” Griffin smiled, as he bit into his burger.

“Well, it’s a sister company to where I used to work so technically, I’m new here myself

was so creepy,

“So you don’t know much about Martha Stan?” Griffin felt the woman was so

“Oh, she’s a remarkable woman. She lost her family, went into depression and later lost her only son to cancer. She is a very strong woman.”

Griffin sympathized with Martha. “I see, that’s bad, he sadly let out. “So how are you, girls?” He was asking about Mercedes. He missed her but couldn’t stay with her in a penthouse Nathan purchased.

“We are fine”

“Merce!” He was specific this time, knowing that Angie hadn’t gotten the message. As expected, she got it this time.

“This is a secret I’m about to tell you. She said Nathan confessed his love for her.”

Griffin felt a twig in his heart which he never felt b

before. Strange. “He did?”

Angie noticed a change in him, “I thought you would be happy. You always said he didn’t care and will break, het”

Griffin forced a smile. “Tam. So what about her? She loves him too?”

“Yes, sometimes, Lcaught her mentioning his name in her sleep, moaning?” Angie said in a daze. Griffin swallowed tightly. Why couldn’t he be happy for her!

“You know I don’t believe that right?” He said honestly.

“It’s the truth. They are obsessed with each other but,” Angle stopped in thought. She didn’t know whether to continue or not but the three of them never hid anything from each other.

“Spit it, Angie, we’re still best friends, Griffin encouraged her. He loved his two best friends so much but Angle was here and Mercedes wasn’t “Well, Nathan’s dad doesn’t like her and he wants him to marry somebody else. Her name is Jane.” Griffin felt slightly elated.

“And”

“Well. Nathan says he can’t live without her. They spent last night together and you know?” Griffin was feeling uncomfortable and he didn’t like the way his heart was responding to the news.

Thank you, Angie, I don’t want to hear anymore.”

Angie wasn’t daft. “Griff, are you in love with Merce?”

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