3 CHAPTER THREE (1/2)

Chase's POV

So many people believe billionaires don't have any problem to worry about, but that's really wrong.

There may not be financial problems or stuffs. But we have issues we face too. Like how annoying my dad can be, he's a very powerful man and his reputation does him no justice. People think he's strict and harsh but trust me he's far far stricter and harsher than people even think. Don't get me wrong, my Dad and I have a pretty beautiful relationship but when it comes to some issues he's really annoying.

I know mom's death really affected him but I'm glad it didn't make him hate me or change towards me, because I know some fathers can be that way.

He's been asking me to bring my wife bla bla bla, I don't want to marry. I'm one of the most eligible bachelor's in town. I don't want to quit this life, I don't want to start answering to one woman only, mehn that'll be boring. I have the money, the looks, everything so why settle for one when you can have them all?

Besides I've given my heart to a woman before and she just toyed with it and threw it in the engine and crushed it. Now I got the pieces back together and I'm not letting any girl do that again.

I finished from NYU, major in business, I didn't have much choice since I'm the heir to my Father's company. But now things have changed. I didn't wanted to be the owner of any company but after what Angie did to me, I started working, paid more attention to work and I got to love it.

But right now there's a problem, my dad insists I get married immediately or else my cousin Ashton will take over the company. And I can't let that happen. I'd give the company to anyone but Ash. Not now, not ever. And I'm determined to do anything it takes to keep my company.

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”We're here Sir” my driver Philip said, tilting his head to look at me through the mirror.

I usually come to this cafe to have some personal time to myself and away from the world. I was about coming down when I saw Ash, with a blond girl, entering the cafe.

”Just go to the office, i change my mind” I said to Philip. He started the engine right away and turned around.

I can't be in the same place with that idiot, not in this lifetime.

I was constantly greeted by my employees. I am strict just like my Father. No worker dare look me in the eyes or talk back at me.

”Good morning Judi” I said to my receptionist.

Judi is like a mother to me. She takes care of me and she's the only one that can tell me what to do. She's married, with children. I told her to retire that I'll keep paying her but she insist saying I'd just get worse.

”Good morning Chase, welcome” she smiled. We exchanged greetings and I head inside my office.

I need an assistant, all the ones that came didn't last long. The one coming for interview today better be good.

Shortly Judi calls to notify me that he's here. Good!

Someone knocked and I permitted them in.

I didn't expect to see her again.

It was that girl from the cafe. Immediately she recognized me she was shocked. As if she's seeing a ghost or something.

”G-good morning Sir, I'm here for the interview” she stuttered.

”Sit” I gestured to the chair beside her. She smiled and took her seat..

”So what's your name?” I asked relaxing my back on my chair and folding my hands over my chest.

”Amaya- Amaya Watson” was all she said.

I asked her some questions and yes she was qualified for the job. I can't just tell her to start working, I have to do a background check on someone that's going to be my PA.

I told her she'd receive a call. So, when she left I called Judi to setup a board meeting.

We have some calculating and some statistical works to be done.

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2hours later

I was already hungry after the board meeting. So, I decided to visit my favorite place to eat, not that there's no cafe here but that place gives me a chance to relax and totally be away from work.

Philip drove me to the cafe and I'm sitting at the secluded place of this cafe, people usually book ahead but considering the person I am,

I can go there and just request for it.

After eating and relaxing I was about leaving but I noticed I've not seen that girl that came for interview earlier, out of curiosity I decided to ask.

I don't know why I'm asking tho.

”Hi, uhm please what about Amanda, sorry Amaya?” I asked one of the workers and she was just staring at me.

”Hello?” I asked again. Then she blinked and clears her throat.

”I'm sorry I uhm zoned out, Amy was fired yesterday, so she doesn't work here anymore” she replied

”Fired? But why?” I asked again

”Sorry but I'm not suppose to discuss that with you.” She stated

”Thanks” I smiled.

I paid and left.

I wasn't feeling like going to work anymore because I don't have any meetings anymore or work anymore. My dad's issue was really bugging me and I'm running out of time and unfortunately ideas too.

I told Philip to drive me home. I need to think. On my way home I was wondering why that girl was fired. I decided to check her profile on the documents she submitted.

Reading it....

I got know her parents were late and she has a younger brother who she takes care of.

Wow that can be tough for her, I thought.

I decided to call her to let her know she can start work tomorrow.

Rings

”Hello this is Mr Cha-” I was cut off from the sound of gunshot.

What the hell

”Hello? Hello, can you hear me? What's happening?” I screamed

”Gotcha! Hahahahah you can't run pretty well on that skirt you know, you shouldn't work through this valley alone and by this time, well unless you're horny of course, cuz I sure am” a guy said from the other end of the phone. Does that mean she's in trouble?

Of course she is dumbass!

”Philip take us to the valley downtown right now and fast” I ordered Philip. Immediately he increased the speed and was headed to the valley.

About 5 minutes later we were there, I got down and Philip was following me, we gently walk inside the big tunnel and its so dark, why would she be walking here alone. I hope I'm in the right place. Shortly I heard a scream and we ran very fast to where the voice was coming from.

”Stubborn I see, I'm so going to enjoy this” this guy said laughing menacingly.

”Yea about that I don't think so” I interrupted. And they turned to look, I catch a glimpse of Amaya and thankfully she was still very much dressed.

”And who the hell are you?” One of the thugs asked

”I'm your worst nightmare, and if you don't want to spend the rest of your lives in jail. I suggest you leave. Now!” I said moving closer and then Philip already pulled out his gun. I think they saw it cuz they scoffed and left.

Even if they had their own gun, I'm not sure they're ready to take the risk of going to jail.

Turning to Amaya, she was just staring at me. ”Uhm I don't know what to say” she said still looking at me.

”Come on let's leave here before they come back with forces” plus the place is dark even tho that side had a little light, it was still dark.

I drove her to her place.

”Thank you Mr Chase. How you found me is still a mystery tho.”

I explained to her how I heard the gunshot and the conversation. I figured since she's not living far from the place she worked before there was only one valley close by. I know this from her profile.

”Thank you. But why did you call?” I was about answering when her phone buzzed. She excused herself and answered the phone.

”Yes, this is me” she waits a while.

”What!?” She shouted.

”You can't do this to me, what about my brother? Where will we live?” Tears was already coming out of her eyes.

”You can't do this, you gave us three days. Three fucking days.please” and the call ends.

She continued crying.

”What's wrong” I asked her. And she kept on sobbing until she started to relax.

”I'm sorry, I'm usually not like this. But this is just too much for me” she said wiping her face with her handkerchief.

She further explains everything to me. Now she and her brother have to leave the house.