Chapter Three

Isadora POV

“I’ll drop you off then make my way to the company.” Daddy said as he grabbed his phone and we made it to the car.“Daddy, I’m honestly not comfortable with this arrangement. I don’t even know Rowan.

“That’s the whole point of the date, you’re going there to get to know him.” He said as we hopped into the car.“Gordon, to the company. But before then, you’ll drop my daughter off at that lounge downtown.”

“Yes sir.” He responded as he set the car in motion.

“Daddy, I have to travel back to England soon—““Uh uh opp” he interrupted. “Not until you get a husband. Although that won’t be an issue especially since Mr. Antikson and I have already made a deal. plans are in progress too.”

At the sound of his words, my brows curled in confusion. At each second that went by, I could feel my blood filling up with fury, “Plans for what, Daddy?” I asked as calmly as I could.

“Plans for your wedding with Mr. Antikson’s son.”

“Daddy, I’m not getting married to him.” I snapped.

“Where are your manners, darling?” Daddy questioned. I turned away from him.“You don’t understand yet, Isadora dear, We’re thinking of working as business partners. Antikson wants that while I want you to get married. He has a handsome and single young son. It’s a symbiotic relationship at this point, a win-win for all.”

“Daddy you don’t even know his name, Clearly you’re just doing this for your company’s sake.”

“Excuse me, I have to take this.” He raised his finger to my face before taking the call and speaking to his earbuds.

This conversation only reminded me of the past, how it has always been with daddy. He always wanted things to go his way, and generally the opinions of others didn’t matter.

The more reason why mommy is no more. My eyes grew wet at the thought of it all but the fact that he didn’t think to respect my opinions at least.

I had already made a promise to myself that no matter how tough it seems, I will never do anything that would take away my happiness.

The vibration of my phone kicked me out of my head, it was a notification from Charles. He was inviting me for dinner. The message brought a smile to my face.

“Finally, a means to escape this.” I muttered to myself.“Oh dear!” Daddy exclaimed and let out a sigh as he hung up the phone.

“What’s the matter?” I asked curiously.“His son is dead” he responded with a sigh as he brushed his hand through his face.“Dead?! Who?!”

“Antikson’s Son, Isadora. He was found dead behind the building where the humanitarian conference was held.” He sighed once more.“Whah the …” I gasped.

That was very sad news but on the bright side, it meant whatever deal daddy had with Antikson was off or maybe not but either way I would have to marry Rowan.

“May his soul rest in peace.” I said while rejoicing in my heart. “I guess the date has been called off” I added.

“The entire deal has been annulled infact.” Daddy responded.“Oh well. Gordon can drop you off at the company then take me somewhere else, I have to meet a couple of friends …”

Daddy knew nothing about Charles and I needed it to stay that way for now. My relationship with. Charles didn’t have a label to it yet and after what went on between us in the closet during the conference, things have only gotten more complicated.

The thought of his hard cock sliding into my pussy that evening made my heart skip a beat and goosebumps appeared all over my skin.“Isadora?!”“Yes daddy!” The sound of his voice pulling me back to the present.

We were at the company and he stepped out of the car, “I’ll see you later, honey.”“Okay.” He kissed my cheek and went away.I turned to Gordon via the internal rare view mirror, “Take me downtown, Gordon.

“Yes ma’am”While sitting in the back of the car, and scrolling through my phone, i noticed that the blogs and media had already carried the news of Rowan’s passing.

I began to wonder what really happened. After the incidence with him, he was left with a bleeding lip and that was it but according to the photos released online, he looked pretty much beaten up.I shrugged my shoulders, brushing the thought off.

“Ma’am we’re here” Said Gordon.“Oh… okay. Thank you” I grabbed my purse and shut the car door and watched the car drive off.

I made my way into the restaurant. According to the message I received from Charles, there was a lounge upstairs where he would be waiting for me.I got into the elevator, at the sound of the timer, the elevator doors flew open.

I was welcomed by the view from a very pretty lounge area. It had this greenery theme to it.At each corner of the room there were potted plants and across the room and around the pillars were artificial leaf vines.

With dimly lit lights.I searched the room with my eyes when I finally spotted Charles’ jet black wavy hair. He was seated with his back facing the entrance. I approached him and took a seat.

“There you are.” Came his baritone with a smile across his face.