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Chapter 3

Ma Cleopatra POV

Good morning Ma Cleopatra, it's Lauren Hudson, Frederick's mother.

"Oh, Christ! Good morning Ma'am. How may I help you?"

Please cancel all of Frederick's plans for today. Ensure he doesn't leave the house. I'm counting on you…

Ma Lauren, that'll be a hard task. I'm sure your son has lots of business plans to attend to today. He is asleep right now, I suggest you start coming right away.

Okay, Cleo. His father and I are on our way. We'll be having breakfast there. Thank you.

I hope everything is okay, I say to myself and head to the kitchen to fix breakfast for Hudson's family.

Fredericks POV

A loud banging on my door woke me up from sleep. I picked up my phone and it was just 8:06 am. For crying out loud, it's a Saturday…

Ma Cleopatra, what do you want!! I begged!!!

I didn't get an answer and that was strange. Soon after, the loud bang continued. I got up lazily and staggered to the door. Guess who greeted me with a frown!!

Good morning Mom, what are you doing here?

Who's here with you Frederick? She asked and walked into my room. After surveying every part of my bedroom, she begins to leave to the sitting room.

I'm still bewildered and follow her downstairs. I met my dad and an unknown woman. The sight of this woman infuriated me deeply. This must be Ivy, I thought.

Good morning Dad. I said to my father and then turned to look at the strange uninvited woman in my house. I was waiting for her greeting but damn, she just looked at me and walked away.

Ma Lauren, the dining table is ready. I heard Ma'am Cleopatra mutter from one side of the living room. I quickly moved to where she stood. Ma'am Cleopatra, do you have a hand in this visit?

She was trembling though and a shaky yes came out of her mouth.

I joined my Dad, Mom, and Ivy at the dining table and we all dug into our breakfast. My Mom was the first to finish. Guess she couldn't wait to introduce me to Ivy.

When everyone was done eating, my Dad was the first to speak.

Thanks for this delicious meal, Cleopatra.

He turned to Ivy and asked if she loved the food.

Frederick, my Dad started, this is Ivy Lincoln. She is one of the daughters of the Lincoln family. You are getting married to her in three weeks.

I looked at my Mom. She had a big smile on her face. Ivy had a big smile as well. So many thoughts were going through my head.

'Should I follow Kiel's advice?'

'Should I quickly get up and leave the house?'

'How about I stand my ground as a grown-up man and say NO?'...

Hello Ivy, I began. Welcome to my house. How are you doing?

I'm fine Frederick. "So, since I would be your wife in three weeks, I'm suggesting I move in next week so we can plan our wedding together. I want it to be the biggest wedding in New York", she answered back.

I couldn't help but let out a loud laugh. Bitch are you dreaming, I thought!!

Frederick? My Mom called out. Ivy here is a beautiful girl. Can't you see that? She is very influential, wealthy, and smart!! You should be grateful she has accepted to be your bride and wife.

I couldn't believe my ears. I am one of the powerful men in New York City. I can get any woman I want. I shouldn't be grateful because of Ivy.

I turned to look at my smartwatch, it read 11:13. I took that as a cue to dismiss myself. I'm going to move to my study room, I announced. Have a great day everyone. I said while hugging my mom and shaking my dad. Then, I finally retired to my study room after watching the car drive out of my mansion. I let out a sigh of relief and begin to walk sluggishly upstairs...

Ivy POV

How about a brief introduction about Ivy?

Well, Ivy is the first daughter of the Lincoln family. She is a beautiful supermodel and very smart too. Ivy loves the glam and wants a man like Frederick for a husband. Although she isn't ready to stay committed, she wants the extra fame from marrying a hot billionaire. This gorgeous model is tall, slim, and curvy but lacks the feminine attitude that could drive Frederick crazy. She can be rude, lazy, controlling, and flirty.

Back to Ivy!!!

I received a call around 8:45 pm from my soon-to-be mother-in-law. I let out a sigh and ignored it. She kept calling till I grudgingly answered the phone.

'Hello Ivy, good evening', Ma Lauren greeted.

Good evening Lauren, I answered back.

"We are meeting tomorrow at Frederick's mansion for breakfast. Please make yourself available by 7 am". And she dropped the call!

How dare she!!! I began, 7 am is way too early to be rushing off to that man's (Frederick) mansion. I need to get my beauty sleep and prepare for a photo session with Miga skincare. This woman certainly doesn't understand how busy and angry I could get.

I'll come up with a perfect excuse for the Hudsons and cancel the breakfast meeting. Yes, that's what I'll do, I thought. And then retired to sleep

Ivy! Ivy!Ivvvyyyyyyyy!!!

What the hell momma, can't I get a little bit of sleep? I asked my mom who kept screaming my name.

My mom, astounded by the tone of my voice, just let out a sigh. You have a breakfast meeting with the Hudsons. It's time for you to get ready!! My mom announced.

I have a photo session later in the day momma, there is certainly no way I will cancel it just to have a boring meeting at Frederick's mansion. He'll marry me regardless.

A car horn from the mansion's gate distracted me. I and my mother rushed to my room window only to see Ma Lauren walk majestically into the house. My mom glared at me and I buried my face in my pillow. Yes, Frederick is hot and wealthy, I just wanted to be all over Vogue and other magazines as the wife to Frederick Hudson. It'll boost my modeling career. As for being in love with him? Hell no, I wasn't.

I quickly got into the bathroom. As angry as I was, I took a quick bath. I let my full long hair fall instead of doing a ponytail. Since I had little time, light makeup was what was on my mind. I used eyeliner, little blush, and red lipstick.

What would I wear!! Frederick needs to fall in love with me! I want to charm him, raise his hopes high, and walk away…

I resorted to a short and sexy black dress, a red purse to match my lips. I tried on a black heel and it just didn't look perfect. My white Louis Vuitton heel caught my attention almost immediately and I wore it. Feeling so confident and glamorous, I walked downstairs to meet my soon-to-be mother-in-law.

Oh Ivy Darling, you look stunning. I know you will melt Frederick's heart immediately he sets his eyes on you. Ma Lauren was the first to compliment me.

I turned over to my mom and looked at her as if I awaited a compliment. But, she said nothing. I took it as a cue to get going.

We all got into the car and drove to Frederick's mansion. Frederick's mansion is really big though but I wasn't expecting less. Lol…

As I stepped out like the pretty model I am, Ma Lauren whispered to my ears to smile and ignore any negative comments from Frederick.

Well, if he is going to give me trouble, then he is going to get trouble. It is not like we both want this marriage anyways. Like charges attract, unlike charges repel… And I and Frederick, are unlike, I thought.

I walked into my soon-to-be home. Ahh, the thought of getting married disgusts me. I mean, I'm not ready for the commitment. What if he wants babies?

Yeh, typical Frederick, he was still sleeping while I was here already. I didn't want to look desperate one bit. I had lots of suitors and being chased by men was one thing I enjoyed. But with Frederick, the reverse was the case. I was at his home by exactly 8:46 am, waiting on him while he was still getting his well-deserved sleep.

After his mom, "Ma Lauren", went to his room to wake him up, his sleepy ass was down at the dining table in no time.

He looked at me and I could see anger in his eyes. Wouldn't he welcome me and apologize for the long wait? Yes? Oh well, no… I turned and walked away from everyone to the dining table where breakfast was being served.

When everyone was done eating, Fredericks Dad was the first to speak.

"Thanks for this delicious meal, Cleopatra." I think Cleopatra was Fredericks nanny. She's a really good cook and I was glad knowing fully well I wouldn't have any kitchen duty.

Hope you loved the food, Ivy? Mr. Hudson inquired of me. Of course, I did, was my response.

This is Ivy Lincoln, Mr. Hudson introduced me to Frederick. Hmmm, as if he didn't know. I'm quite famous in this city, I thought.

She is one of the daughters of the Lincoln family. You are getting married to her in three weeks, I hear Mr. Hudson announce.

Three weeks is such a short time. I don't think I am ready to get married! Can someone not see that!!!

Hello Ivy. Welcome to my house. How are you doing? My soon to be husband said in a rather intense tone.

I'm fine Frederick. So, since I would be your wife in three weeks, I'm suggesting I move in next week so we can plan our wedding together. I want it to be the biggest wedding in New York", I retorted back with no smile on my face.

The next thing I heard was an audible laugh from Frederick. Damn, is this dude laughing at me?

Frederick? His mom called out. "Ivy here is a beautiful girl. Can't you see that? She is very influential, wealthy, and smart!! You should be grateful she has accepted to be your bride and wife."

Okay!! I felt glad that at least someone knew how special I was.

It was almost time for me to head out for my photo session. As I was about to dismiss myself, Frederick already announced he had to go upstairs to his study room. The nerve of him to chase me out!!!

I headed out into the car and out of the mansion. I began thinking of what my life and career will look like immediately after I'm married to Frederick…

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