Planned Baby

Chapter 22 DON’T MESS WITH ELLIE

After the press conference regarding CIC’s credibility in getting the LHI Resort Project, our company was still a hot topic in the country. The only difference now is that all the write-ups were positive. Our credibility is now cleared, and our stocks tripled- the stocks will be considered at an all-time high, thanks to Nicholas Hearst and Ulysses Kade Escarrer.

“Ellie, the receptionist, called, and she told me that Mr. Ventura is in the lobby and he wanted to talk to you. I told her that you would not meet him, but Mr. Ventura insist on meeting you, and now he is making a scene in the lobby.” Luna reported to me.

I am not surprised by his sudden visit. I heard that his company is facing bankruptcy because of his scheme. When Ulie announced that they blocked listed RV, it was expected that it will be the end for Mr. Ventura’s company.

No one will want or even attempt to work with them. Working with them means that they are on Escarrer’s bad side. It will surely be hard for Mr. Ventura to survive. I pity the employees at his company because they will also suffer from what their boss did.

I’m sure that he already went to Ulie to ask for mercy; knowing Ulie, he will not forgive him because he targeted not only me but our twins.

“I will go down and meet him, but kindly call the police for backup,” I instructed Luna.

“Copy. I will inform the receptionist now.” Luna said.

I went to the lobby to meet Mr. Ventura. As I reach the ground floor of the hall, I already hear Mr. Ventura’s voice.

“I will not leave this place until I talk to Ms. Cabello!” He threatened them.

I just shook my head. He looks desperate; who wouldn’t, right?

“Mr. Ventura,” I called him.

His eyes lit up when he saw me. He went to me, but the security stops him. They hold him so that he can’t move.

I went closer to him.

“Why do you want to talk to me?” I asked him.

“I want to apologize for what I did to you. I just felt betrayed when I found out about your child with Ms. Escarrer. I thought that you use your child for the project.” He said.

I smirked. “You should have asked Mr. Escarrer or me first before you plant all this. You ruined not just my name but my parent’s company. You even use my twins to ruin me just because of that project!” I said in a menacing voice.

He kneeled. “I know, I know I did something unforgivable. Please forgive me and help me to convince Mr. Escarrer to forgive me.”

“Why would I help you?” I asked coldly.

“Have mercy on me. I am already ruined. You already cleared your name. You also got Mr. Hearst and Mr. Escarrer as your investor. This whole situation turned favorable in you.” He said.

I raised my eyebrow. “So should I thank you for all this?”

He shakes his head. “No... that’s not what I meant. I’m desperate right now. Please, Ms. Cabello... Please help me. You are my only hope.” He pleaded.

“Will you do that if I were in your place?” I asked him.

He did not answer.

“I am certain that if your plan succeeded, you will never help me nor care for my company. So why will I help you now that your plan fails?” I said in a cold voice.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Ventura, but I can’t help you. You need to reap what you sow. That is the result of your greediness and selfishness. You need to face the consequences of your actions.”

Mr. Ventura’s shoulder dropped, and he looks defeated. I want to forgive him, but I also want him to learn from what he did or he will never learn.

I saw the police enter the building going in our direction.

“You should go now, Mr. Ventura. If not, the police will handle you.” I said and left him.

***

When I went home, Ulie asks me about the incident with Mr. Ventura. I told him everything that happened.

I saw him smile and look so proud of what I did.

“I’m impressed, Ellie! I thought that you would forgive Mr. Ventura because you will feel pity for him.” He said.

I smirked. “Why would I? He was the one who tried to ruin my parent's company and me.”

He shrugged. “You know girls were weak when it comes to emotions. Girls easily persuaded.”

“Oh! Is that how you deal with girls? You are targeting their emotions?” I asked in a teasing way. Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

He furrowed. “Why did you suddenly ask me that kind of question?”

I just shrugged.

“Wait, Ellie! Don’t tell me you are jealous?” He teased me.

I rolled my eyes. “In your dreams!”

He chuckled. “Well, I can’t think of any reason for you to ask me that kind of question. But for the record, I never do that with girls. I never let them be attached to me. I just want to enjoy their company.”

“Fair enough.” I just said.

“Are we clear now? You shouldn’t be jealous of them.” He said, assuring me.

I just laughed at him. “Stop assuming things, okay?! I’m not jealous, and I asked because I was curious. I have no hidden motive.”

“Whatever you say, but back to Mr. Ventura, he went and asked for your help because he thought that he could easily persuade you to help him.”

I nodded. “I get your point. He thought that because I’m a girl, he can take advantage of my emotion to help him. But I’m sorry to disappoint him, but I am not like the other girls.”

“I agree with you. The first time I met you, I already know that you are special.”