"How dare that jerk use my money to pay what he owes? Does he think I'm a fool?" Alia said clenching her fist. She didn't need to dig deeper to know that Jerry must have fooled Gwen to get money out of her.
Although Jerry and Gwen were both involved in her kidnap and attempted assassination, Alia had a strong feeling that Gwen knew nothing about Jerry's other side. Not only was he an A-level con artist with an impressive pedigree at scheming won, but he also had a very devious and dangerous personality that Gwen ought to be wary about.
However, Alia didn't feel any pity for Gwen. Since she had decided to dine with the devil without bringing a long spoon, then she should deal with the consequences.
Alia picked up her phone and dialed Marcus's number.
"Good morning, madam." Marcus picked on the first ring, responding in his usual polite but cheerful tone.
"Good morning Marcus. Can I please ask you for a little favor?" Alia asked, not wanting to disturb Blaze after everything he had done for her earlier.
"Definitely ma'am. Please, go ahead."
"Okay, I just received words from Mr Herman, informing that my ex had just paid the sum of roughly three billion dollars as divorce and compensation settlent. But I have a feeling that he had my stepsister pay the money from the loot she has stashed. I need to find out the exact bank, accounts and amounts involved in this transaction. I also need to find out what my stepsister and Jerry are currently up to. Can you help seek out these informations?"
"Certainly, ma'am. I'll give you a call once I have the details."
"And one more thing," Alia added. "I'm having a new investor over. He was recomnded to by my father and he has impressive business networks outside the country. So far, all the research I have done about him checks out. But one can never be too careful. Can you help dig into all his business dealings?"
"Yes ma'am. What is his na."
"Mr Taylor Young. He owns one of the biggest oil refineries in country X. He recently relocated to Salvine City and wants to invest in my company."
"Okay, ma'am. I'll have my team look into it."
"Thank you," Alia said before ending the call.
She also reached out to her father to check on her grandmother and find out when she could send Gwen's laptop to his office.
Afterward, Alia left for the conference room where her new investor and his lawyer were patiently waiting.
"Good morning, Mr Taylor Young." Alia smartly walked up to the tall-looking man with a blend of black and grey hair, tastefully cladded in a navy blue bespoke suit and wearing a pleasant smile on his face. She extended her right hand professionally towards him and shook him.
"Good morning, Miss Shawls. Thanks for having us over on such short notice." The man replied politely. "This is my second son who happens to be my lawyer, Tyler Young."
Alia also extended her courtesy to the young and good-looking man, who was also dressed impressively. "Welco to LiLa Savvy, Mr Tyler Young."
"Thank you."
"Please have your seat and we will get down to business." Alia gestured before moving around the oval table to take the seat opposite.
"Mr Young, permit to start by thanking you for choosing to invest in LiLa Savvy amid other costic brands in the city. I can assure you that you've made the best choice, because here at LiLa Savvy, we are all about transparency, accountability and exceptional service delivery ." Alia gave a summarised breakdown of the company's vision, brand strategy, target market and sales strategy. She also shared so of the company's past success stories to an impressed Mr Young.
"Thank you, Miss Shawls for an impressive pitch, even though it was not needed." Mr Taylor Young spoke with an air of wisdom and years of experience.
"You ca highly recomnded by your father, who happens to be my friend when we were younger. The truth is that I'm always in search of a new and rising business to invest in. I have gone through the company's past financial records and I must say that I am highly impressed by your large and competitive market advantage, your traction and most importantly your financial plan and cash flow over the past two years."
"Thank you, sir." Alia bead.
"And that is why I have decided to invest the sum of five hundred million dollars in your company."
"Five hundred million dollars?" Alia's jaw dropped in shock. This was the highest amount any investor had ever invested in LiLa Savvy. She felt like jumping up and screaming her lungs in excitent but she quickly recovered from her shock and thanked Mr Young for his investnt, promising him an impressive return.
"In the anti, my son..." Mr Taylor Young patted his son on the arm. "...will handle all the paperwork and financial aspects of this deal in my absence. He'll be the one representing at shareholder's etings and other company activities. And I would also appreciate it if he can partake as an observer in your board eting."
"That wouldn't be a problem," Alia said turning her attention to the young man who hadn't stopped smiling at her since she walked into the room. She couldn't help feeling that Mr Young was indirectly pairing her with his good-looking son. Or was this the plan of her father and his old-ti friend to indirectly set her up with Tyler? Too bad she was already taken for one year.
"Now, if you will excuse , Miss Shawls, I how to take my leave now. Tyler will be here to answer all your questions if you need anything."
"Okay, Mr Young." Alia stood up and shook hands with him before seeing him out of the conference room.
When she returned to the conference room, she observed that Tyler had changed his sitting position, taking an empty seat beside hers.
Although Alia found this awkward, this wasn't the first ti she was dealing with n who were attracted to her. She always had a way of making them feel special without having to lose her guard. But with her extrely jealous contract husband now in the picture, she was slightly worried about how long this investnt would survive.
"Miss Alia, I hope you don't mind sitting here. There are so docunts I would like to show you."
"That won't be a problem. But my lawyer will soon be here to join us." Alia said taking her seat while maintaining a professional conversation.
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Back at the Shawls mansion, Regina hurried into her room and quickly shut the door behind her to receive a coded call.
"How did you go?"
"Splendid. Tyler just needs to work his way up. She will be at our rcy in a matter of months."
"You are a darling." Regina bead slyly.
"But rember, for the mission to succeed, not a soul aside from you must know about this."
"My lips are sealed."
"You owe and your paynts are long overdue."
Regina chuckled softly in her sultry tone. "Yes, dear, you are a darling. I will co to you when the coast is clear."
"I can't wait, bumpkin. Kisses"
"Lots of Kisses." Regina ended the call, an evil grin spreading across her face
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