Chapter 6.

Raymond has been a handful in Dixon's company even before his father's death.

He had tried selling the company without his father's consent but no one agreed to buy it.

I know that I was torn to my father's flesh but I didn't know he would hide something as important as that from me.

At Least he should have said something about him not being the owner of that company rather than leaving me in the dark.

Raymond paced around his room almost losing his mind, I'm finished! How can I move from high horse to swim in sand? That's impossible! 

Maybe it is that Marie girl! My instinct has been telling me not to trust her.

Oh, I messed up big time, I shouldn't have allowed her to penetrate my life.

Or has she heard about me and Alex? Does she want to get back at me? Or is it?... Raymond's phone rang and brought him back from his thoughts.

Hello:- Hello Mr Raymond Dixon, My name is Barrister Zee and I'm the company's

Lawyer.

Hello Barrister Zee! It's been a while…. How are you doing?

Zee: Raymond this case is beyond me, truly that company belongs to your secret wife's father and right now all you have to do is drop down all the cases because you will never win. 

Raymond, who's now as sober as a saint, knows he has messed up and right now he's about to lose everything. He has lost everything and at this point, his relationship with Marie Reagan cannot be reconsidered because he treated her so badly.

Alex has left me and Marie will never want me back he sobbed further.

What should I do? He screamed out loud but no one responded! The cops instructed that I vacate the house in the next 48 hours he said to himself and more tears ran through his face.

Indeed my life is now a mess!

My father has ruined my life! 

At Least

 he should have told me all this before his demise…. I would have treated Marie with love knowing that I would achieve wealth with her.

He stood up and paced around the house again not knowing what he would do next and just then his phone rang again. It is Jessica Dixon.

Hey! What is going on? The news about how our father killed and stole Reagan's company is everywhere and my question now is who leaked the secret? Who exposed us? Yes, I know that Daddy did the wrong thing but who would go behind our back to expose us?

I know! I know it will be that ugly bi*tch girl you called your secret wife and how did she even find out because Daddy didn't even reveal it to us?

Raymond, do you think she knew about this all this while? But pretended to be a nobody just to spit on us? I think that is a lie and I'm ready to fight, I will fight for Daddy's company with my life.

No one will take away that company from us.

How Will I cope with my expensive lifestyle?

Raymond: Jessica it is not a lie, when I was in the cop's study they showed me all the original documents and it all bore Reagan's name, not our father's.

We have lost everything at this point and I know that Marie will not want me back after all I did to her.

Has she forgotten all I did for her?

"I rescued her from that mediocre life, elevating you to luxury and sophistication.

"I showered her with designer clothes, jewels, and vacations.

"I introduced her to influential people, expanding your network.

"I gave her access to exclusive events, making her the envy of others.

"I provided for her every need, sparing no expense.

"I protected her and her grandmother from harm, ensuring their safety.

"And this is how she'll repay me? By trying to steal my father's company? Even though my father stole the company from her Dad, she didn't deem it fit to talk to me about it in private. Did she go ahead to expose us to the press? 

She was nothing before me, he continued ranting. A nobody. I made her someone. I gave her status, power, and prestige.

I brought her out of the trenches and gave her the best life. He boasted.

And now she thinks she can take everything my Father has worked for? Raymond's mischievous laughter filled the room as he plotted his next move.

She'll regret crossing me.'

Don't test my patience!

Do not test me!! He begins smashing whatever he lays his hands on and suddenly, someone walks in…. It is Marie Reagan with her securities. He didn't know that she had heard all he said about her.

Marie Reagan, I've had enough of your condescending ranting. It's time someone brought you back down to earth.

"You think you rescued me? Please. I was doing just fine before you swept in with your stolen wealth and arrogance.

"You didn't elevate me; you suffocated me with your controlling behavior, you maltreated and abused me.

"Those designer clothes and jewels? Just a way to buy my silence and compliance.

"Your influential friends? They're just as shallow as you are, Steven is the only reasonable friend you have and he has never supported your arrogant behavior.

"And as for love? You don't know the meaning of the word. You only love yourself and your bank account.

"I'm not grateful for the life you've given me. I'm grateful for the strength I've found to stand up to you.

"I don't need your protection or your provision anymore because now you'll be at my feet. I'm capable of taking care of myself.

"And as for my flaws? At least I have a heart, unlike you.

"You want to know what I am grateful for? I'm grateful to be free from your toxic grasp.

 She hissed and walked towards her room, Raymond who stood speechless knew that his time in the house had elapsed and soon he'd be vacated from there.

He turned and walked hopelessly outside just then he sighted Alex's car and immediately he became excited.

I believe she's here for me, I know she'll fight for me, we will get rid of that little poor rat who feels she can take what belongs to me, Alex came down from her car, walked up to Raymond, and laughed mischievously….

The sound of her laughter sent shivers down his chin.

Immediately his blood ran cold.

He felt disappointed.

Why such hateful laughter? He asked her.

She brought out her phone and read out loud... Raymond Dixon was arrested earlier on because his father murdered the real owner of Dixon's company and… she stood up again and laughed out loud!

Wait, are you mocking my family? Raymond shut up, right now you've become a nobody, you're now a lowlife, son of retched Dixon's driver she shouted.

Do not address me in such a manner he scolded her.

Don't dare, I repeat do not dare me! 

Are you here to add to my pains? 

To even think that you're my fiance?

I will get to the root of all this ….. I assure you that I'll get to the root of this and we will be good again my love.

Be quiet you arrogant fool!

You got into a secret Marriage with Marie Reagan while I was away, got entangled with her, and lied about it when I confronted you.

You betrayed me, cheated on me, and also made me look like a fool?

How dare you think you can toil with me, or do you think I'm a fool? A Whole CEO of Starlight? She boasted.

Oh, you didn't think I knew all this while?

You're such a shame. she continued ranting while Raymond stood unconcerned

And now you want me to lower my pride and dignity for a cheat and liar? You're just like your father Raymond. 

Oh come off it Alex, stop saying trash about what you do not know and just so you know this is not over yet, and do not bring my family into this.

They both got into a heated argument and Alex mistakenly spilled out her secret!

Raymond went numb, he opened his mouth but couldn't hear himself.

So you are behind all this? Why did you choose to hurt me? Oh shut up Raymond stop speaking trash!

Don't worry I will get to the root of this shit and when I'm out you'll see the other side of me!

Oh! Come on, stop patronizing me …. The Dixon's company is under investigation and from all indications you're going to be imprisoned… don't you get it? 

This house is now Marie's and I'm about to give you the biggest shock of your life....

Marie Reagan is pregnant for you and she's about to get married to Luis Stevens.

So I will advise you to reply at her father's company as a clerk or receptionist she said mockingly.