THE BILLIONAIRE’S PERFECT MATE

Ellie headed back home in annoyance, for having failed to expose Kevin’s secret. She promised herself never to give up and look for the perfect timing to expose him again. Kevin on the other hand, was still at work. He had returned back home with Carlos to his house. He watched over him as he settled into the chair in his study room and took a sip of water from the glass cup placed on his table. Kevin still remembered the first time he stepped into Carlos’ mansion and he had never thought back then that, he would someday be by his side, watching over him. He thought about the determined look on Ellie’s face and he knew she wouldn’t stop until she achieved her aim. He had to find a way to stop her as he wasn’t strong enough to face Carlos’ wrath. He knew what Carlos was capable and he had witnessed how people who betrayed him ended. He never wanted to suffer the same fate as them.

“Is there something you need to tell me?” Carlos asked, as he removed his glasses from his eyes and looked straight into Kevin’s eyes, whose mind seemed to be far away from where he was standing. It was this question that pulled Kevin out of his thought. He was at first scared, wondering if he had caught on what was going on, but he decided to compose himself and pretended as nothing had happened.

“What do you mean, sir?” Kevin said, trying to remain as calm as possible.

“I mean are you hiding anything from me?’ Carlos asked again, looking intently at Kevin, as if trying to study his body language.

“I won’t dare do that. If I may ask, why do you think I am hiding something from you?” Kevin asked, maintaining his composure.Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

“About the lady for earlier, who is she? She looked quite familiar as if we had met before” Carlos said, squeezing his face, trying hard to remember where he had seen her before, as if he was trying to prove his intuition right. Kevin thought to tell him the truth about who Ellie was, as that would make him less suspicious of what had transpired between them at the hospital earlier that day.

“Actually sir, she is the girl from the incident that happened 7 years ago” Kevin declared.

“The girl? You mean the one that was molested?” Carlos asked, looking intently at Kevin, who nodded his head in confirmation.

“I thought as much. No wonder she looked so familiar. But why is she still alive? I thought you got rid of her 7 years ago?” Carlos asked, with his suspicion about Kevin’s betrayal growing. Carlos had requested for Kevin to get rid of Ellie after granny’s death, so as for the incident that happened to be buried forever. But Kevin couldn’t kill her when he found out she was carrying the Prime Minister’s grandchild in her womb. He thought of it as it being the best avenue of him getting rich quick, by blackmailing Carlos with the existence of the child when the time comes. He knew it was a risky step to take, but he decided to give it a trial. Hence, the reason he moved Ellie to Sans Francisco 7 years back, pretending it was on the doctor’s request. He had lied to Carlos that she had been taken care of, only for Carlos to find out she was still alive.

“I am sorry I lied to you 7 years ago. The day I wanted to kill her, she got involved in an accident, making her lose her memory. Since she lost her memory and doesn’t remember anything, I decided to let her live as there was no trouble she could cause. I am sorry I didn’t carry you along and that I deceived you” Kevin said, getting on his knees and pleading for Carlos’ forgiveness.

“Was that why you moved to Sans Francisco? You told me you were moving because of your sister and because you didn’t want people to be suspicious of your involvement in her death. But you actually never killed her?” Carlos said, getting up from his seat and walking up to where Kevin was kneeling.

“I am sorry, I never meant to deceive you. Please, forgive me” Kevin said, apologizing over and over again, as he knew what Carlos was capable of doing. He had witnessed him killed a lot of people right in front of his eyes, just because they betrayed him.

“But you know what I hate most is getting betrayed and deceived my people. So, why did you do that?” Carlos said, patting Kevin’s shoulder, while he walked up to where he had placed his golf stick, picked it up and caressed it carefully. Kevin’s eyes were following his every movement, and when he saw him holding the golf stick, he knew what was about to happen to him. He knew he was about to be battered up. Carlos walked back to the spot Kevin was kneeling, while swinging the golf stick carefully.

“I am sorry. I promise you such won’t happen again. Please, just forgive me this one time” Kevin said fidgeting, but it seemed like his pleas fell on Carlos’ deaf ears as he hit him hard with the golf stick he was holding, making Kevin groaned in pain. He hit him with the stick repeatedly, ignoring Kevin’s cries and pleas. When he was satisfied, he dropped the stick and hovered over Kevin who was still groaning in pain, curled up on the floor.

“You know what I do is to kill people who betray me right on the spot but because of the love I have for you, I will spare you just this once. So, be a good boy and never try to betray me again. You might not be so lucky next time. You may take your leave now” Carlos said, walking back to his chair.

“I am sorry, sir” Kevin who was still in pain, managed to get up and apologized to Carlos once again, before making use of the exit. Upon getting outside the study room, he couldn’t believe whom he had seen leaning on the door. It was Clark, Carlos’ son, leaning on the door, as if he had been patiently waiting for Kevin to come out of the study room.

“Seems like the good and obedient boy is finally in trouble. Guess you won’t be lucky forever” Clark said, mocking Kevin and laughing hysterically. He had always hated Kevin as his father loved him more than he, his son. His father had always compared the two of them and had always wished for Kevin to be his son instead of Clark. This had always got Clark jealous and had always been finding a way of getting dirt on Kevin, but he seemed too clean and perfect. He was happy he got battered up by his father and couldn’t hide his joy.

“I am not in for your jokes right now. If you will excuse me” Kevin said, walking away while trying to avoid Clark’s taunt.

“Are you sure it’s fine you walk out on me?’ Clark said with confidence, making Kevin wondered where that was coming from. This made Kevin halt in his steps and he turned to face Clark.

“What do you mean by that?” Kevin asked.

“I know your little secret which might get you killed,” Clark said, putting on a devilish smile, which made Kevin quite uncomfortable and tensed.

“What secret are you talking about?” Kevin asked, getting worried.

“Do you mind walking close to me to whisper it into your ears or do you want me to say it loud for my father to hear? Mind you, you will get killed on the spot if it gets to his hearing” Clark said, putting on a serious face. Realizing he wasn’t in for a joke and he seemed to be serous about what he was saying, Kevin moved closer to him.

“I am talking about your affair with Nicole. I know about it” Clark whispered into Kevin’s ear, after which he put on an evil smile. Kevin on the other hand, froze on the spot with his jaws dropped, upon hearing what Clark had said.

What do you think Clark is up to? Do you think Kevin would give in to his request?