"That's a billion dollars, you two are still not my type," She eyed them before walking away.
Micheal stood there stunned, he was a fine man, women worship the ground he stepped on. He could walk into a room filed with women and command them to do his bidding and they would.
But this one.... Who was she? If this was her way of scaring people away then she failed cos Micheal Stafford was up to a challenge and she just offered one.
"You just gonna let her walk?" Harrison said pissed, like... Who the hell does she think she is to slap them both in their guts.
Micheal tuck one hand in his trouser pocket.
"Return the money," he began walking towards Peterson.
Harrison followed as if he wasn't the one his boss just told to return to the money.
MEANWHILE
Melisande and Charlotte walked far from the scene, Charlotte looked back again to be sure they were far enough and when she didn't see Micheal or Harrison she grabbed Melisande's arm turning her to face her.
"Have you lost your mind?" She asked unbelievably
Who the fuck gives away a billion dollar just like that? was she high? Did she plan to go bankrupt?
"What was that for? I hope that was fake money cos you didn't just give out a billion dollar, Sande!" Charlotte scolded.
Melisande chuckled.
Her friend is always too worried.
"Your restaurant needs money Sande," Charlotte added
"If only you know the restaurant is just a cover up," that was just at the tip of Melisande's lips but she didn't say it out. She simply ignored her.
Melisande walked over to the bar, taking a bottle of vodka then she grabbed a glass, pouring herself some drink. She reached for her cigarette and brought out a new pack but Charlotte took it from her.
"You just finished two packs some minutes ago so there is no way you're smoking yourself to death," Charlotte said pissed at her.
Melisande glanced at her, her muscles begging her to just slam her face against the counter and take the cigarettes from her.
Does the lady not get it? Smoking and drinking is the only thing that makes her feel better.
"Sande you're shaking," Charlotte said concerned, her tone switched from that bossy one to a caring one.
"I will just leave this place for you," Melisande grabbed her car key and walked away.
She came across Benedict by the door and he glanced at her then back at Charlotte.
"What's with her?" He asked, settling down on the chair where Malisande had just stood from.
He dropped two apple juice on the table and she took it.
"Thanks" Charlotte mumbled and he nodded.
"Are you two fighting?"
"No," Charlotte palmed her forehead.
"She gave out a billion dollar," she replied and his eyes widened
"What!!"
"Not just to anyone but Micheal Stafford,"
"Holy shit!! That mother fucking billionaire?" Benedict nearly screamed out his lungs, eyes wide.
"That's the case, she never cares and I'm sure she don't even care of his reputation," Charlotte said worriedly.
Benedict sip from his juice then sat it back on the table.
"Don't worry too much, talk to her about it so she will avoid him next time," he suggested
She glanced at him then nodded.
"Will do that. Hmm, this juice is awesome, how do you know I like it?
"Don't be ridiculous, you've been my partner for three years," Benedict replied and Charlotte chuckled.
Her phone which was kept on the table rang out loud and he peered into it only to see LOVE on the screen, his face fail instantly.
"Will go get some more drink,"
~~~~
MADAM CASH CLUB
A young adult of about 18 could be seen dancing with a pole on the stage, her slim body wrapping perfectly around the pole and when she pushes her ass out, all the men goes wild with lust.
They began throwing money on her as she danced till the music went down, she went behind the red curtain.
No!!!
I want more of you, I don't mind spending all my money.
Just dance one more time.
Cherry, baby come on. Make me cum
Gosh, I was so close, why did she have to end it.
Murmurs and sad sighs filled the air immediately. Another dance stepped on the stage and the men went...
Booooooo!!
"Listen up people," Sassy woman walked onto the stage with a mic in her hand.
"Cherry's section has ended and Apple will take her place..."
I don't like the shape of her ass.
If Cherry is not dancing then what am I doing here?
One by one they began dispatching. The woman walked back into the small door.
She walked into the changing room where the girl who just finished performing was already dressed and waiting for her.
"Madam Cash, my pay cheque," she asked, opening her palms.
"I just lost half a dozen customers just cos of you...."
"Madam Cash you know I can't, if my uncle gets home and not see me he's gonna get mad and hit me and you don't like seeing scars on my body cos customers will complain," she said, rushing her word.
She lives with her Uncle who abuse and maltreat her, her parents died in a car accident. stripping is the only thing paying her school fees while she lied to her Uncle that she's under scholarship. If he ever find out that she's a striper then he's definitely turning her into a sex worker.
"Fine, but there is a VIP customer I want you to attend to..."
"I can't, my uncle..."
"Yeah! You've said that more than a dozen times but it won't take time, it will be quick, just five minutes," Madam Cash persuaded.
Knowing that she won't get paid if she keep standing and arguing, Cherry decided to do as she was told.
~~~~
VIP SECTION
Cherry walked into the dark room.
She was no longer in her bikini, she was fully dressed this time.
She coughed at the smoke coming from the person's cigarettes, slowly, she began moving towards him but the person swiftly stood and reached for her.
He grabbed her arm pulling her to his lap forcefully.
She gasped.
"Mr. Let me go!" She said in Panic.
"And why should I? I paid to fuck you so take these things off slut," he spat.
She stepped hard on his toe and he let go of her so she used that opportunity to run for the door, luckily enough for her it was still open.
The guy who happens to be Marcus smirked.
He'd never been to this strip club, he just decided to try today and seeing Cherry on the stage made him want to have her.
Madam Cash charge him a whole lot and he didn't think and paid now the bitch wants to run away.
He released his belt going after her.
Cherry didn't bother to take her pay cheque from madam Cash as she ran through the door, bumping into a hard chest.
Her bag dropped but she quickly picked it up, rushing out.
"Sorry,"
He glanced at the phone on the floor and almost immediately, Marcus rushed out.
"What the hell," he picked up the phone then glanced towards the road again.
~~~~~
NEXT MORNING ~ GOLD FIELD LTD
Micheal sat in his office staring into empty space.
No matter how hard he tried, he just couldn't get the stranger girl out of his head. Not that he wanted her just like every normal person wants a woman, nah! His take was different.
"Have you seen this?" Harrison walked in through the door.
"Everyone is saying she's your girlfriend, look at the tabloid," he said and dropped the IPAD in his hand to the table.
Micheal reached for it.
BILLIONAIRE MICHAEL STAFFORD, CEO OF GOLD FIELD IS DATING SHOWED UP AT A FRIENDS PARTY WITH HIS SECRET GIRLFRIEND
"Who published this?" He asked. Dropping the IPAD
"She needs to speak to the press so they can take this fucking thing down," Harrison said instead. Ignoring his questions.
Micheal held his jaw in thoughts while relaxing back on his office chair.
"What's her name?" He asked, after a few minutes of silence.
"Sande Bills, she CEO of dream hotels, 5 star restaurants," Harrison replied
A sinister smirk lingered in Michael's cheek, she owns a hotel.... He could start there.
He was gonna have her on her knees.
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5 STAR RESTAURANTS.
Melisande is seen inside her sport car with two guys, one of them had a tattoo on his wrist while the other had none.
"What's the deal?" She asked from the back seat.
The tattooed guy brought out a picture of a guy then handed it over to her.
"What about her?"
"Her brothers thinks her boyfriend is not the right person for her so he hired us to kidnap her until he thinks she left him and get another girlfriend then we can release her," he explained.
"Arthur, you called me here for kidnapping?" She raised her brows
The other guy's phone began ringing again, this will be the eight times.
"Blaise if you keep avoiding that call, I will get the damn phone and shove it up your ass," Melisande said seriously.
He chuckled.
"Sorry boss, it's not mine. I bumped into this girl yesterday and she dropped it," he replied.
"Do something about it then," said scolded.
Blaise left the car while Melisande and Arthur continue their conversation.
"So are we taking the deal?" He asked calmly this time.
She glare at him without saying a word, she made to open the car door but he grabbed her wrist.
"Hunter," he called in a calm voice.
They are actually dating but it's more like he's dating himself cos she never show any feelings.
Arthur joined her at the back then leaned in for a kiss but she pushed his head away.
"I have business to run...."
"Hunter, I'm a man with needs, okay? You keep avoiding my touch and kiss and often tells me to go outside, Does that mean you feel nothing for me?" He asked, staring her directly In the eyes.
Even though there was no single light in her eyes, he just wanted to keep trying.
She ignored him.
"Hunter..." He called as she alighted from the car.
Melisande raised her brows then smirked at the sight of the person in front of her. MICHELLE!
Arthur stayed back and watch the two as they approached each other.
IN THE NEXT MINUTES
Micheal and Melisande sat across from each other, a waiter came by and dropped a vodka with two glass then left.
"I believe you have seen the tabloid," Micheal said, trying to break the awkward silence.
She crossed her legs, maintain a straight face.
"I don't get what this is all about but I made it very clear that you're way out of my league," she said nonchalantly.
Micheal chuckled, the lady is calling him and he's here and will be till the very end.
"How about I pay 5B," he began and she narrowed her gaze at him.
"Date me for three months," he added, resting his thumb on his jaw and staring at her unblinking.
"Give me a good reason..."
"Let's say my son is coming to California and he's on my neck to show him a fiance at least," he replied.
"So you dumped his mother or she dumped you cos you're cheap?" She asked almost immediately.
Micheal glared at her, does the lady have no fear? Standing up to him as though she's up for a fight.
The last time a woman tried as much as speaking directly in his front without fear she ended up dead cos he doesn't give a fuck, she's asking for it and he will deliver in full!
"Are you up for the deal or not?" He asked, avoiding her question.
"Not interested," she pushed her chair back and stood.
He also did the same
"If you turn me down your hotel will pay the price," he threatened, fuck, he was done playing cool with her.
She paused and looked at him, one eye brow raised.
"Are you threatening me?" She asked in a cold voice.
Micheal stepped out from his chair, he strode towards her and she stood her ground so he walked over and whispered.
"I can be dangerous, persuasive and evil when I set my mind to something, and right now I have set my mind on the lady who slapped me in the face with a billion dollar, date me for three months Sande, or have me do it my way," he whispered and leaned back, staring directly into her soul.
"I'm giving you an option now that it's still early, don't make me a ruthless dealer,"
