Chapter Forty Three & Forty Four

Eve had gone to the toilet to empty her bowels. As she she washing her hand at the basin, she collided with a fellow staff.

"Oh my gosh. Are you okay, Mrs Leah?", Eve asked her.

"Yeah. It was a slight push", Mrs Leah laughed.

"I hope you weren't hurt. I was…", Eve couldn't tell her she was admiring her beauty in the mirror.

"Yeah. I still did that in my this mourning in my bathroom. So, everyone does it", Mrs Leah laughed.

"Yeah", Eve laughed nervously and dried her hands quickly.

"Oh yeah, Eve", Mrs Hill called and walked back to Eve.

"Yes, ma'am", Eve responded respectively. Mrs. Hill was the nurse that helped the children feel better in the school.

"Uhm, I think you have an important meeting right now. The principal asked for you but no one could find you. I ran into you so…yeah. You should go now", Mrs Leah said and Eve nodded.

"Is it that young man that came the last time for an investment?", Eve asked because she wasn't told about anything. It was Lex alone that was capable of doing that.

"Yeah. It's good you're also interested in that", Mrs Leah said and walked away.

'Interested my foot', Eve hissed and angrily rubbed her hand on her trousers.

Eve walked into the meeting room with her head straight. Well, no one told her about any freaking meeting so they shouldn't look at her like she was not a hardworking teacher.

"Welcome Miss Evelyn", The principal said with a stern tone.

"Thank you", Eve replied and smiled.

She sat where she had sat before. That was the arrangement. If there was a meeting, there would be a designated arrangement from the very beginning and that's how they would sit till they retire or are fired.

Eve liked her seat very much because it was so far away from Lex. It was at the very far end of the long table.

"So, now that Miss Evelyn is here, shall we process with the meeting concerning the final agreement for the investment. Both parties have their lawyers with them for this meeting hoping it would benefit both parties and bring peace", The principal said.

The teachers listened attentively as Lex spoke like the professional business man that he was.

"Last week, Miss Evelyn and I had a dinner", Lex said purposely .

Evelyn lowered her eyes after glaring at him for saying that statement alone. She could feel the teacher's jealous glare at her.

"To discuss about this investment", Eve added and Lex nodded.

"Yes, Miss Evelyn", Lex looked at her with a smile. The teachers looked at each other when they saw that. They began to whisper to each other.

The principal cleared his throat loudly and there was silence.

"We came to a conclusion that I would invest hundred million dollars in this school. I heard this school needs two additional swimming pools", Lex began to list and the principal nodded his head.

"The boarding school needs some facilities too and the boarders need some foodstuffs. Other things are included too. I don't need to know about what the school need the money for apart those. The money can be used to buy four additional school buses too. Some parents are complaining about the higher school fees. So, with the money, you can subsidize the school fees. I'd love to see that happen in two months unless we have what they call embezzlement in this school," Lex looked at the principal with a hard gaze and the principal looked away.

"The terms and conditions are written here but I'd love to have everyone to hear it", Lex's lawyer said. The teachers began to whisper to themselves when he spoke.

"Isn't that Rony Barker?", He heard a teacher ask another.

"Sorry for the rudeness. My name is Rony Barker", Lex's lawyer said so everyone can hear.

The teacher gasped. How could Lex have Rony Barker as his personal lawyer? How much does he pay him? He's the most sought after lawyer in the country and Lex has him at his fingertips.

"This contract will expire after two years. Every month end, Mr Alexius Gilbert shall be given the small amount of ten million dollars. The first five payment can be delayed due to the plan of the school. Failure to meet party A's first demand shall bring party AB's compensation of half a billion dollars", Rony said and the teachers gasped.

It was not a surprise that the principal also gasped.

'Business', Eve thought. She never knew Lex was so ruthless. No wonder they call him the ruthless bastard!

"Party B is free to terminate the contract after a year with full payment of compensation fees", Rony added.

'Sweet', Eve smirked and looked at Lex.

"Nice doing business with you, Mr Lex", The principal shook hands with Lex.

Eve didn't know when they concluded or sign the agreement. She didn't know the principal would agree to Lex's terms and conditions but it seemed like it was the best option that they have.

It would really benefit both parties especially Lex. He was such a good businessman. No wonder he became a billionaire as his age.

"Walk with me, would you, Miss Eve?", Lex asked and held out his hand.

Eve looked at the teachers that had a confused look on their face. She ignored Lex that stretched out his hand and walked ahead of him. His lawyer had gone before him.

"Why did you do that?", Eve paused to ask when they got outside.

"Do that?", Lex asked with his hands in his pockets and a smirk on his face.

"Do this", Eve mimicked the way he stretched out his hand for her to take in front of everyone.

"Can't I do that?", He asked and took his hands out of his pockets.

"Whatever", Evelyn rolled her eyes.

"But you should know", Lex said with a serious tone. Evelyn rolled at him with a confused reaction.

"Know what?", She asked him. If he was trying to play any prank on her, she would not like it.

"You should know I still have feelings for you. That I'm still in love with you", Lex said and they looked into each other eyes.

"Are you asking me out again?", Evelyn asked. Why hasn't he gotten over her yet?

"Yes", He said and added, "But you can take your time to give me an answer"

"No", Eve said quickly and he laughed.

"You want me to back off and I say 'no'. Anyways, be ready tomorrow. You're gonna accompany me to a dinner for an investment party. I'll see you by seven. Wear something nice"

Eve couldn't say anything because she would not go. He would come to her house and go back without her. She would also play hard to get till he can get her finally.

'Or should I go for the party?', Eve asked in her mind at the mere thought of seeing him in the arms of another ugly woman.

"I'm gonna go", She concluded and walked into the school's canteen to eat something.

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The bells jingled and Benny walked into the shop with an 'o' made by her mouth. She was suprised and astonished at the same time. That place was so grand and beautiful.

"Care 360 is so big", Benny muttered.

"I'm happy you're in love with my shop", Caro said and locked gaze with Benny.

Benny stared at Caro with hatred. Caro did the same because she never liked Benny.

"Are you-"

"Yes"

Benny scoffed and said, "You didn't even know what I wanted to say"

"I don't need to hear it", Caro hissed and asked her for what she wanted to say.

"Nothing. It doesn't matter anyway. I'm done here. It's not like you built this yourself", Benny said with jealousy as she stared around the ship with envy.

"Of course not," Caro laughed. "Raphael was the one that invested in my business the most by giving me thirty million dollars"

Benny tried her best not to gasp but it escaped and came out of her mouth. She covered her mouth immediately and swallowed what she wanted to say.

"I know that's a fat lie because Raphael doesn't like you", Benny said.

"He doesn't like you either. He's like a best friend to me now. We talk to each other a lot unlike you. He still sent me a gift yesterday and you're looking at it", Caro showcased the necklace on her neck for Benny to see.

Benny scoffed when she saw it. She refused to believe it and kept telling herself that all Caro was saying are lies she had formed in her head and rehearsed to tell her once their paths crossed.

"Well, I need the hair Megan thee stallion wore to Japan last week for the anime shoot. You don't know her so how can you even have the wig?", Benny sneered.

"Hayley, bring the first wig we sold this morning. The one Megan thee stallion wore to Tokyo for her anime shoot. Don't mix it with that of Hatsune Miku this time. It's a bright pink wig. Vibrant, hot pink color with a curly, voluminous style, complete with bangs and a few loose strands to frame anyone's face", Caro said.

Benny was impressed as Caro was describing a wig so carefully and giving details but she didn't show her impression.

She was more shocked when the wig was really in stock.

"It's good that you have it", Benny sneered and began to walk away.

"You shouldn't have come since you don't have money. It's good you came to see me though", Caro said purposely so Benny would buy it.

"Who told you I came to see you? How much is it?", Benny began to fund while taking her credit card out.

Caro smiled when she saw that.

"It's four million dollars, ma'am", Hayley said with a smile.

"Whatever. I will buy it", Benny said with pride and gave Hayley her card for the transaction. Hayley returned back soon with her card and the packaged wig.

"Thank you for your patronage", Hayley said and handed her the wig.

"Whatever", Benny said and hissed.

"And she wore it in Tokyo, not Japan ma'am", Hayley corrected her.

"Whatever", Benny hissed again and walked out of the shop. The bells jingles dangerously as the door got shut.

Caro watched her leave and smiled at Hayley. "How much have we made till now today?", Caro asked.

"Thirteen million dollars ma'am", Hayley replied.

"Good. I'll take next week off so you're in charge. Besides, I might see that idiot week at our reunion", Caro said and sang off.

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The stench of stale blood filled Lady Elizabeth's nose as she walked into her mansion. She dropped the vegetables in her hand to the floor in anger and looked at Mr Salvatore in disgust.

"Why did you let me see your shame?", She asked with a frown.

"You caused this so fix it", He replied her with the same anger.

"What do you mean?", Lady Elizabeth asked with a sneer.

"What do you mean by what do I mean?", Mr Salvatore tossed the girl in his arms away and stood up.

"You raised a vampire from the dead and didn't feed him for weeks. What do you expect him to drink? Your milk?", He taunted her and she threw him across the room.

"Watch your damn mouth, Salvatore. You won't be here if I didn't raise you from the dead", Lady Elizabeth glared at him and he laughed.

He stood up and licked the blood on his fingertips.

"I killed four girls so why are you angry? You've killed more than that if I'm not mistaken. You must have killed a whole village to maintain your beauty", Mr Salvatore said.

"Stop it", Lady Elizabeth said.

"Ah! I see Evelyn is still the one powerful source that's funding your life. Should her life be cut off yours, who would raise you up from the dead too?", Mr Salvatore asked.

"I've been so hungry but you've turned a blind eye to me. You should be grateful it was only four maids I killed. I'm lucky they tasted good though", He smiled.

"Better than me?", Lady Elizabeth said with a frown.

"Who told you that?", Mr Salvatore began to unzip her gown. She didn't push him away or tell him to stop.

She just allowed him to do what she wants. It's pleasure they both want so why not?

"Are you keeping secrets from me now?", Mr Salvatore whispered around her neck.

"What do you mean?", Lady Elizabeth froze.

"You've been so busy going everywhere these days. You're not even around like before. What the hell are you up to now?", He further asked her.

"Guess who I met today", Lady Elizabeth had an evil smile on her face.

"Your son?", Mr Salvatore asked and she shook her head.

"You can't know her…yet. I met Queen Keelin", Lady Elizabeth said.

"Let me guess. She assured you of being on our team", Mr Salvatore laughed.

"She's serious. I read her mind to see if she's lying or not", Lady Elizabeth said.

"Then?", Mr Salvatore asked.

"She's really serious. I guess she's on our side because of those two queens that turned best friends once again", Lady Elizabeth chuckled.

"Who?", Mr Salvatore kissed her neck and she chuckled.

"We can call them Mary and Rose", Lady Elizabeth said. "I told her that bringing them down counts down too and she said she would do anything to make that happen"

"When are we going to carry out our plan?", Mr Salvatore asked and managed to remove her gown successfully. He began to trace her curve and removed his shirt in a swift movement.

"The best part of our plan is the day. We're gonna carry it out next week. I heard Hawaii would be having a grand reunion for all students", Lady Elizabeth smirked and added, "I would go into a new body and start from the start. I would steal Evelyn's power and go into that baby of hers. I saw him at the tea party then"

"But he's a baby boy. You're a woman. For how long do you expect to grow?", Mr Salvatore asked and spanked her ass.

"I would be a woman as long as the spell works for me to switch my body. It's a three in three spell. That's what I'm gonna cast. We're going to be in the same room and unconscious at the same time for the spell to work perfectly. I would need to to take care of anyone that would come in my way for that to happen", Lady Elizabeth was talking about Lex.

"Don't worry, love", Mr Salvatore kissed her and began to touch her boobs.

"Make sure you clean up this mess as I wake the next morning", Lady Elizabeth said.

Mr Salvatore shut her up with a kiss and took off his trousers in a second. They were in a room in a flash with their bodies against each other. Moans and screams of pleasures began to come out of their mouth.