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Chapter 8 The task

  • Mitchell's POV
  • I watched the video over and over again unable to get the scene out of my head. Kathryn slapped Kevin Russell and it has been trending since yesterday?
  • I didn't even know about it, I just saw it somewhere now and I decided to check online. This is what happens when you are extremely busy all the time.
  • Like WTF! How could she even think of slapping Kevin? He asked for a night with her and that was rude but she went to far by slapping him publicly.
  • The Kevin I know wouldn't keep quiet about this. He hates when someone tries to ruin his image and I'm sure he won't let this go easily.
  • It looks like Kathryn is short tempered. Getting to know her in person made me realize she's entirely different from what the public knows about her. I wonder if that's how all models are.
  • I shrugged the thought off and continued with my work for the day until I was done. Fortunately, Kathryn didn't give me any work to do today so I can have the night to myself.
  • Getting home, I saw all members of the family in the sitting room and I was taken aback. Why are they all gathered like this? And it looks like they've been waiting for me.
  • I greeted them politely and turned to face my parents with questioning look. They gestured me to come over and I did so immediately.
  • "Grandma and Grandpa are about to make an announcement. We don't know what it's about but I guess we will find out now that you are here" Mom whispered to me while I just nodded my head waiting for the announcement
  • "We've called everyone of you here because we will like to give the grandchildren a task. We are getting old and we need someone to take over the properties and companies majorly.
  • We won't be handing over to our children. We choose the grandchildren instead because they are still young and agile.
  • Each grandchild has to build two companies within three months and make it have a rank among the top twenty companies in the whole of America.
  • Apart from that, you are to make a profit of approximately $100000 within those three months. Any objections?" Grandma asked
  • It's not like they will even listen to our suggestions anyway so there's no point saying anything.
  • "No!" we said in unison
  • "Good! If you're working in the company, you will have to put your job on hold for now and focus on how to achieve those things within three months. Whoever achieves that will become the heir or heiress of the Campbells" Grandpa added
  • "You can leave now! Your work starts tomorrow. You will definitely achieve it if you are diligent enough" Grandma said while I snorted
  • Did she acieve all that when she was about our age? Gosh! I need to take a shower first!
  • I went up to my room and took off my clothes before going into the shower. It's a good thing that I won't be working in the company from tomorrow, I will have enough time for modelling.
  • I also have to start building my company from tomorrow. I have to get a land and find workers. The earlier, the better!
  • Thankfully, I always save the money I receive from working as an accountant so I have enough money to start the project but it won't be enough.
  • Building two companies isn't a joke and I don't have any work at hand now. I will have to get a part time job for the mean time so I will be able to complete the project quickly. I wish I had started modelling already.
  • Kathryn's POV
  • I groaned holding my head with both hands and slowly opened my eyes. I was still on the floor in front of Kevin's mansion.
  • I slowly stood up and kept walking until I got to the main road. My face looks disheveled so even if anyone saw me, they won't recognize me.
  • I boarded a cab to my mansion and asked the gateman to pay him before going inside.
  • "Get the doctor for me" I said to a maid as I walked upstairs
  • The maids and servants were shocked to see me in this state but they dare not question me unless they want to get fired.
  • Few minutes later, the doctor arrived and did a check up. I noticed the look on his face so I gestured him to speak.
  • "How did this happen? Your v is close to getting damaged, we have to treat it fast before it gets worse" he said and tears welled up in my eyes
  • Just because I slapped Kevin, he did this to me? I will definitely make him pay for what he has done. He will regret messing with me.
  • "Okay! So how do I get started?" I asked gently trying so hard not to break down
  • "I can't carry out the treatment here, you will need to come to the hospital. If you're too tired today, you can come tomorrow"
  • "Thank you, I'll be there tomorrow" I said and closed my eyes
  • Kevin's POV
  • "Edit these pictures and upload them on the net" I said to one of my men
  • He knows what to do with the pictures already, I don't need to go into the details.
  • I'm now sure that something is definitely wrong with me. Throughout the time I was f**king Kathryn, Mitchell's face kept appearing and I couldn't concentrate.
  • I don't know why but I felt guilty for doing that to Kathryn and it's only because of Mitchell, there's no other reason. I wonder what this girl has done to me.
  • First, my heart flutters at just the sight of her. Secondly, she's the first girl that dares to turn me down and almost ran me over with a car but I still let her be.
  • I feel like she has bewitched me or something. Or maybe, I'm in l.... No no no! That's not possible! Love is not a thing for me, it's for the weak and I'm not weak.
  • We will be going on a date tomorrow and I'm kind of nervous. I've really changed a lot during the little time I've spent with Mitchell.
  • The mighty Kevin Russell is nervous because of a girl? I can't believe this! It's getting late already so I guess I need to sleep, I believe I'll be fine once I wake up.
  • *Next morning*
  • I yawned aloud and opened my eyes coming in contact with the sun. Why is the sun up so early in the morning or....is it afternoon already?
  • I picked up my phone on the bedside table and checked the time. My eyes widened in shock when I saw what the time was. Past 10! Oh my goodness!
  • I have a date by 11 and I'm just waking up now, how can I even think of arriving late on my first date? I'm saying this is my first date, not because I haven't gone out with a lady before but because this is my first real date.
  • I sluggishly got down from the bed and went to the bathroom to wash my teeth and take my bath. By the time I was done getting ready, it was five minutes to 11 already.
  • Kevin Russell, you are late on your first date. This is bad! It doesn't matter anyway, I'm a CEO and mafia lord after all. I shouldn't be shaken by anything else, everything I've worked for will be in vain.
  • I don't want anyone to find out I'm a Mafia Lord for now because it's going to tarnish my image. If I decide to give in to my feelings for Mitchell, I don't think it will end well.
  • I put a call through to Mitchell, clearing my throat in the process and she picked on the third ring.
  • "Hi! I'm on my way there already" she said before I could say anything
  • "Okay, I will meet you there soon" I said and hanged up immediately
  • I don't want to hear what she has to say for now because I'm very sure she will scold me for having to make her wait.
  • "Stay back everyone of you, I will be going alone this time" I said to my men who were about following behind me
  • I got into one of my new cars and turned on the music before driving out of my manion. About fifteen minutes later, I arrived at the restaurant I was to meet Mitchell.
  • After packing my car carefully, I went into the restaurant and met her seated with her phone in her right hand and a drink in her left hand.
  • I was blown away by the beauty before me and I stood there gobsmacked unable to move. She wore a floral gown that probably stopped right above her kneel and she wore a heel shoe to complement it.
  • She's looking extremely beautiful and gorgeous that I don't think I will be able to take my eyes off her for a second.
  • All the men seated in the restaurant were staring at her lustfully but she had no idea. I folded my hands into a fist a possessive feeling washed through me.
  • I slowly walked up to her after managing to take my eyes to the floor so I won't do something I will regret. As soon as I got to her, I sat on a chair and put on a nervous smile.
  • "I'm sorry I'm late, I didn't wake up early" I apologized before anything else
  • "Your sorry isn't going to change the fact that you kept me waiting for so long" she said without looking up from her phone
  • "I know, but I'm still sorry. What are you so engrossed with that you won't even raise your head?" I asked and she raised her head immediately
  • I instantly felt goosebumps and my palms became sweaty, I regret asking her to raise her head. She's looking so different today and I think it's because of her make up.
  • I'm used to her natural face so seeing how her face changed with the light make up, I can't help but develop feelings towards her.
  • "Someone posted Kathryn's nude pictures online, that's what I'm checking. I don't know who to blame between Kathryn and the poster because I don't know what transpired between both of them. Although, I still think the poster went too far" she said fluttering her eyelids
  • I gulped down nothing as I stared at her pretty eyes but I was forced to look away when I noticed she was staring back at me.
  • "That shouldn't be your business. Let's eat first, I'm famished" I cleared my throat and started eating making sure to avoid her gaze
  • She stared at me for a little while before picking up her spoon.
  • "Their food tastes great, do you always come here?" she asked after taking the first spoonful
  • Her voice is also angelic today, it's like everything about her is completely different today and I don't really like it. What if I try to do something stupid?
  • "Kevin?" she called jolting me out of my thoughts
  • "Uhhm! Yes?" I answered raising my head
  • "Sorry, I zoned out" I said to clear the air when she wouldn't stop staring at me strangely
  • "It's okay. Are you sure you're fine? Your behavior is kind of different today" she said out of concern
  • "You are also different today and that's the main reason why it seems like I'm acting strange" I wanted to say but I kept it to myself and just smiled lightly
  • "I'm absolutely fine" I said and we continued eating
  • "You don't have a boyfriend right?" I asked suddenly
  • "Errm! Yes, I don't have one. What's wrong?" she asked looking up at me
  • "I...I want you to be my girlfriend, I'm serious" I said nervously
  • "Your girlfriend? Is this some kind of movie?" she asked with a scoff
  • "No, it's not! I really like you and want you to be my girlfriend, please" I said sincerely
  • "I......I'm not interested" she said and hurriedly left the restaurant
  • What was that? She's rejecting me again but I'm not doing anything about it. I'm just going to try for the third time. After that, I don't think I will ask nicely anymore.
  • TBC........