Chapter 43 : Settlement

Before Kenny left his mother's master bedroom he looked at her with a smile on his face and said "i hope you would not be attending that annual gala filled with unhappy women" his mother smiled and threw a pillow at him, she said "go away you naughty boy" Kenny was so happy to see a smile on his mother's beautiful face he said "okay okay" he closed the door quietly and left to go see Belinda.

Choi the stranger who tackled Samantha at Adaora's welcome home party was being questioned by the police at their headquarters they were clearly not impressed by his heroic behaviour at the party one of the cops said "why play the hero what if you got shot by that woman" Choi replied with arrogance "i hardly think so i went from behind moreover she was" he was interrupted by another cop "moreover she was what, please leave here and don't do that again".

A few moments after they let Choi go he headed to Joanne's hiding place, he stormed in and said "i need my balance now" Joanne refused to give him the balance of his money instead she said "what balance you were meant to follow her every were not play the hero at her party" with that Choi left in anger and banged the door behind him.

Chapter 39 : Three Cars

Mike then said "i have one more surprise for you" he picked up his phone and made a call, a few minutes later three continental prado Suv in different colours drove into the drive way, Isabella looked at Mike, Mike then said "you don't have to pick one they are all yours" Isabella screamed again and almost fell to the ground she was so excited she said "Mike you are the best" Mike then led the way into the duplex.

He showed Isabella around the duplex and said to her "are you moving in now or" Isabella nicely interrupted him and said "yes i am moving in now can i go get the rest of my stuff from Aisha's place" Mike said to her "yes you can on one condition" Isabella looked at him and said "what Mike" Mike then said "you take one of your new cars" Isabella jumped in excitement again and said "okay don't leave i mean i would soon be back" she got into one of her cars and the driver drove away.

When they arrived Aisha's place, Isabella wondered how she was going to tell Aisha about her moving into a new duplex, she can move in with me she thought to herself, Isabella opened the door to her surprise she Aisha and Chidi Kissing.

HOW TO BE PRODUCTIVE THIS YEAR

Here are some valuable tips on how to be productive this year.

Set Clear Goals : Define specific, achievable objectives.

Prioritize Tasks : Use a priority matrix to focus on what's important.

Time Management : Implement techniques like Pomodoro or time blocking.

Minimize Distractions : Create a dedicated workspace and limit interruptions.

Take Breaks : Short breaks can enhance focus and creativity.

Stay Organized : Keep your workspace and digital files tidy.

Use Tools : Utilize productivity apps like Trello or Asana.

Healthy Lifestyle : Maintain a balanced diet, exercise, and get enough sleep.

Chapter 42 : Vote

The head of the annual gala planning committee Teressa was not having it she snapped her fingers and said "lets put it to a vote all in favour of not having the annual gala here raise your hands" most of the women raised their hands, she counted all of them with excitement, then she said "if you want our prestigious annual gala to be held here raise your hands" only two women sluggishly raised their hands out of pity.

Teressa was a mean girl she liked the fact that she was in control she said "its settled we would have the annual gala at my mansion" with a devilish smile on her face, with that they all walked out of the mansion and headed towards their exotic cars. 

But one of the women who voted out of pity quickly went to meet Adaora's mother and said "we are so sorry but its for the best interest of the annual gala i would come and see you later my dear" with that she hugged Adaora's mother and hurriedly left.

Kenny came down the stairs and saw in his mother in tears he said "why are you crying again what is it this time mom" his mother replied "they are not having the annual gala here they are having it at that awful Teressa's mansion" Kenny replied "mom don't worry there would be other" his mother interrupted him and said "Kenny other what if not for your sister's abduction all this would not be happening my social life is ruined" Kenny replied he said "mom don't say that those women do know your worth now stop crying" with that he took his mother to her master bedroom.

Chapter 38 : Duplex

They next day Mike and Isabella explored Monte Carlo they went on a cruise in his Yacht, had lunch in a fancy resturant and did some more designer shopping for the usual clothes, shoes and handbags money was nothing to Mike for a week in Monte Carlo he spent a few thousand euros here and there on Isabella, for once she felt like she belonged.

When they were back in Nigeria, Mike's driver came to pick them up from the airport, Mike said to his driver "to the new duplex" his driver replied with a "yes sir" they headed towards the nicer parts of Benue they finally arrived an amazing street filled with beautiful duplexes, Isabella wondered why they were here but she did not ask.

The driver finally arrived at one of the duplex, Mike made a call and the gates opened, when they got down from the car Isabella just stood there admiring the edifice, two maids came out to greet Mike and Isabella, Mike then said "Isabella do you like this duplex, Isabella nodded her head she said "yes Mike" Mike brought out the keys to the duplex and said "because its yours" Isabella screamed out loud this time she coud not contain her excitement, Mike dropped the key in her hands, Isabella was even more excited she jumped up and down and then proceeded to hug Mike.

Chapter 41 : Annual Gala

Adaora's father quietly walked in on them and said "goodafternoon sir how are" he was interrupted by Adaora's grandfather who said "i do not need your pleasantries where were you when all this was happening you better count yourself lucky nothing happened to my grand daughter" Adaora's mother spoke "daddy why are talking to my husband like that i don't like it" Adaora's grandfather replied "why won't i, please out of my way you two" with that he proceeded to the mansion's guest room.

The annual gala planning committee arrived the mansion in their exotic cars they were middle aged glamorous women they looked so shiny in their expensive designer clothes, they all walked into the mansion, they were seated in the grand living room waiting for Adaora's mother.

When Adaora's mother came down the stairs to the living room she also looked so shiny and glamorous in her dolce and gabbana dress, she gave the ladies air kisses on both cheeks and sat down, the head of the annual gala planning committee stood up with poise her name was Teressa.

Teressa had a lot on her mind she spoke to Adaora's mother in a rude but calm tone "a lot has being happening in this mansion from abductions to shots being fired in the air to the cops crawling everywere i don't think our prestigious annual gala should be held here" Adaora's mother stood up in anger and said "why Teressa, why are you saying all this you know the annual gala" she was interrupted by Teressa who said "i know it has being held in your home for years but with the recent events going on i do not feel comfortable here" some of the women from the annual gala planning committee said "yes your right".

Chapter 37 : The Hotel

Mike and Isabella walked into the hotel room suit, Isabella was amazed by how massive the room was she immediately went to hug Mike again and then she proceeded to go have her shower in the gold  bathroom, Mike went to join her but they did not have sex, Isabella wondered why Mike had never touched her not even a kiss on the lips.

When they got out of the shower they put on their bath robes and Mike said to Isabella "should i order room service" Isabella was only used to having sex in a hotel and they usually threw her out when they were done so she did not know what room service was she said "Mike what is room service" Mike looked at her and said "do you want to eat anything like have breakfast with me" Isabella was so happy she said "yes order room service" with that Mike did order a whole lot because he planned on staying in with his girl Isabella.

When they were done eating Isabella went to put on her clothes she really liked Mike and the way he treated her, she went to Mike to kiss him on his lips but Mike held her and said "i can't have sex with you" Isabella was a bit annoyed she said "why Mike i thought you like me" Mike then said "i would tell you why when we get back to Nigeria" Isabella said "okay" with that she went to lay on the bed alone.