Chapter 24; You stubborn boy

" Hi, What is it ?" Ketra tried to ask after seeing the excitement but all in vein.

Canary was still deep in slumber when Lucy came running to his room.

" Canary.." She called and went to remove his blanket immediately.

" Mom, What is it ?" Canary asked lazily as he turned to face the other side.

Lucy reluctantly walked there and sat on the bed.

"

Hi, wake up ! I have good news for you." She said in ardor.

" Mom, What is it ?" Canary asked angrily turning to face the other side again.

" Tomorrow you will be declared the New CEO of Andersons." She said.

Canary finally got up in astonishment.

" What ?" He asked.

" They were more pleased by your performance. So you better get up and we prepare early enough." She said and ran out of the room still jubilating.

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Lisa had gone to the orphanage where she spent most of the time during her weekend.

She was playing with the kids when her phone vibrated and on reading it was a message.

All employees of Andersons Group are invited to the awarding ceremony which will be there tomorrow at 6pm from Shimmer Hotel. Endeavor to attend.

The message read. " An awarding ceremony ?" Lisa asked surprised.

Stella noticed the frown on he face.

" Lisa, What's wrong ?" She asked.

" Auntie, There's an awarding ceremony tomorrow from my company. They said I must attend." She said.

" Really, That's good then. Never know you will get a good prize." Stella thought.

" Not sure." She said.

" Of course you will. Didn't you tell me that they used one of your designs ?" Stella asked.

" Huh, Those people are unpredictable." Lisa argued.

" Don't be so big headed. Just go there." Stella assured her.

***

Lisa stayed at the orphanage so that we would attend the Church service the following day so after the service she went back to her place.

It was around 2pm when she set off to her place to prepare for the ceremony.

That Sunday Morning Canary and Lucy had paid a visit to Alexander at the hospital. Lucy was so glad to inform him that Canary was finally going to become the CEO. Canary also promised to take good care of the company and the family as well.

After the visit, They went back home to get ready for the ceremony.

Lucy put on a long black body gug dress that exposed her body which was still in good shape despite the old age. The dress was designed with silver stones that matched that silver Cinderella shoes she wore with silver jewelry.

She applied simple make up with a pink lipstick and tied her hair in a bun.

When Ketra saw her she smiled.

" Lucy, You are still gorgeous as you have always been." Ketra said.

For her she was in a maroon suit of a coat and long pants with black stilettos and simple makeup that made her look simple and elegant.

" Thank you Ms Ketra." Lucy said.

" The car is ready." Ketra informed.

" Well, Let's go !" Lucy affirmed.

They went outside to wait for Canary who finally came out in a double-breasted tuxedo suit that was pure black on color and fitted perfectly on his body. He wore a white shirt inside and a black bow tie with Tom ford oxfords which looked so neat and shiny that one could see their reflection from it.

He had combed his quiff hair back wards that now it left his forehead free exposing the godly features on his face so well.

The narrow eyes, the sharp slender nose and the thin pink lips could be seen clearly that he looked more handsome and alluring than usual.

His broad shoulders and chest could still be seen from the way the suit fitted perfectly on his body as if it had been made on him.

The maids couldn't help staring at him as he walked out of his room with a gentle walk that called for more attention. They were melting already on just seeing him.

Ketra and Lucy waited from outside until he came to them.

" Mom, Granny, Sorry for delaying you." He said.

Lucy turned to face him on hearing his voice.

" Wow, You are so smart !" She says cupping his face.

" Not more beautiful than you Mom." He bent to her ear.

" In my next life I would come back as dad so that I have beautiful wife like you." Canary whispered to her ear which made her laugh.

" You stubborn boy !" She pushed him away.

Ketra loved to see them joking.

Canary rushed to Ketra when Lucy pushed him away.

" Granny is even smarter than you." He joked.

Ketra laughed and said. " we might be late. Let's hurry and go." She said so they all went to the car.

Ketra sat in front with Wilson while Canary sat with Lucy behind.

The other cars were brought by the drivers after them.

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The ceremony hall was already organized and different guests from rich families and companies were already there plus the Andersons group community. There were reporters moving up and down.

Slow music played, Food and drinks too were being served as some people conversed in groups while others moved to and fro. People had really dressed for the function as of it were a big ceremony taking place.

Different people were still arriving when Lisa came in a taxi.

She came out dressed in jeans, a green t shirt and sneakers which was just her normal dressing with her hair in a long porn tail.

When she reached the door there were two security guards.

" Hi, Where do you think you are going ?" One of them asked after noticing her casual dressing style.

" Oh, Greetings. I am Lisa, An employee at Andersons. I was also invited to come here." She said.

The men both laughed in disbelief.

" An employee at Andersons, And you come dressed like this ? Look at you ?" They asked.

Lisa looked at herself and then looked around. Indeed everyone was in a party dress and suits.

' My God, How couldn't I think about this ?'

She asked herself and pulled out her card.

" Here is the employee card, If you don't believe me." She said.

After seeing it they allowed her to get inside.

Canary and Lucy had also just arrived and they parted as each of them found their friends.

Canary was talking to two of his old friends when he saw Bianca from a distance. She was in a group of other three beautiful ladies who were obviously models too. She was charming in a red Cinderella gown and golden jewelry. Her hair was tied into a bun as well with matte makeup.

At the same time Camilla was just arriving too. She wore a plane orange mermaid dress which was an armless and her hair was free on her back and her classic make made her look gorgeous as usual.The dress revealed her hips and slender waist that she also graced by her walking style.

When the male workers who always admired her at the Company saw her tonight they wouldn't help swallowing hard. She walked with her friend Lyton who was also considered among the most beautiful women in the Company. Just that Lyn was always low key because she was always tied up with work.

" Wow, Camilla, You look so fabulous.." One of the males complimented.

" Thank you." Camilla responded proudly and they went over to the drink.

Camilla couldn't stop looking around. Of course she was looking for Canary.

They were like that when Jenny and Richie came to them. Jenny was also smartly dressed in short black party dress and Richie in a green short bubble dress.

Some how Jenny hated Camilla because she was always out standing.

" You are here ?" Jenny asked with a smirk.

Camilla just smiled and said. " I guess you can see that already."

" Well, You must be looking for Canary.." Jenny provoked.

Camilla smirked. " So what ? " She asked.

" I see you have dressed enough for him. It's unfortunate that he is already my having a date for tonight." Jenny spoke.

" What ?" Camilla asked in disbelief.