One Night With The Billionaire

It is now certain that Senator Adrian Delmark will be the next prime minister of Hilton City. The various headlines were congratulating him in advance for his success.

Arianna had never felt so proud in her life like she was that day. Her uncle stepped down for her dad. It’s all because he loves her and wants to see her happy.

Her father thanked her and said she’s the pivot behind his success. Though he might have still emerged as the winner even if Abby Santiago went ahead to compete with him.

But then, Adrian Delmark said his daughter was the reason he came out victoriously without sweating it out.

He hugged his family and took photos with them. Genesis was also a part of the family that Adrian Delmark acknowledged.

It was indeed a time of jubilation. Jace joined in the mini party, Chase also came over to be with his friend Richard and it was lively.

Tessa seemed lost. Besides Richard, no one else really noticed her. She’s an outcast. It seemed she would never be able to win Richard’s heart to herself anymore.

At every interval, Richard would glance at Genesis. His mind and soul were pleading to her to accept him back but the latter wouldn’t spare him a glance.

The celebration continued. They had dinner together. Jace and Arianna were seated directly opposite Richard and Genesis.

Adrian Delmark and his wife were also seated, side by side. Chase sat down opposite his nephew Eli and the family seemed complete.

But the gullible Tessa brought herself to sit down. Everyone exchanged glances and Genesis felt like puking blood.

How can someone be so senseless? What is wrong with this woman christened Tessa? Adrian Delmark sighed.

He is the spirit of excitement. He is winning and dining with those he loves. He doesn’t want to embarrass her by saying she should get lost. How can she bring herself to the midst of people who don’t want to see her?

Jane Delmark felt she would have a cerebral haemorrhage. Richard is suffering from heartbreak, the one orchestrated by her. Now, he seemed to be getting a ray of hope that things would be getting back to normal between himself and Genesis and Tessa showed up again.

Doesn’t she know that she is not welcome? Why can’t she just reserve the last bit of self esteem she has and walk away with her shoulders high?

Genesis coughed slightly and stood up. But quickly, Richard held her wrist and glanced at her with a persuasive stare but Genesis pulled her hand off his grip.

“Sit, I’ll fix it” Richard persuaded. He knew she stood up because of Tessa. He ignored her stare of resentment. He wouldn’t let Tessa ruin any more than she already had done to their love life.

“If you dare to touch or talk to me again, I will smash this flower vase on your head, doctor Richard” Genesis threatened.

She glared at Adrian Delmark and his wife and said “I’m sorry” she said with clasped hands and gave a slight nod to Arianna then walked away.

Richard stood up and went after her. He caught up with her and turned her abruptly to face him. But before he could get to look at her properly, Genesis grew furious and slapped him across the face.

Richard felt his chin burn like it was being radiated by a burning coal. He held his chin but stared at Genesis with a calm expression.

“Keep your distance. I already told you that, right?” Genesis snapped at him, eyeing him as if he was some enemy.

“Why are you treating me this way, Genesis? I told you I am sorry. I cheated, yes. I’m sorry. Whatever you want me to do, I’m ready to do it” Richard stuttered.

Genesis’ lips parted to express a mischievous grin. She glared at Richard and said “Fine. If you want me to let go, I will also cheat on you with other males, say Chase and a few others and I’ll do it before your eyes. Agreed?”

Richard’s eyes went dark. His facial expression went from calmness to a frown. He sighed softly and said “Are you so cheap?”

“I am not usually a cheap woman. But I guess I’ve learned that from you. I’m simply following behind you” Genesis bellowed.

Richard knew this discussion and apology wasn’t heading anywhere. His eyes went dark and his eyes red. She invariably had called him a cheap man.

Meanwhile, as soon as Richard stood up and went after Genesis, Arianna’s furious gaze was on Tessa.

“Get up!” Arianna bellowed, her gaze fastened on Tessa. “Get out!” She ordered.

Jane Delmark stared at Tessa with resentment. Thank goodness that Arianna spoke. If she did, she would have talked some senses into her.

The bitch would make her family lose face before the Hudson’s brothers. Especially Jace who is their daughter’s fiance.

“I meant no harm, Miss Arianna,” Tessa rebuffed. She can’t just send her out before everyone. It’s humiliating and embarrassing.Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

“You meant no harm but you created a mess. You have ruined a relationship and brought two lovers at loggerheads with each other. Who are you really interested in hurting, Richard or Genesis?” Arianna snapped at her.

“I haven’t ruined any relationship. If Richard and Genesis are really in love with each other, something as meagre as having affairs with another woman shouldn’t be strong enough to split them apart” Tessa retorted.

“You fuck someone else’s boyfriend and you think it’s so easy? You knew Richard was drunk that night, and he mistakenly took you for Genesis, yet you exploited him in his drunken state and think such an act is meagre?

Just what kind of a woman are you? Do you have a conscience at all? Were you born stupid or you learnt to be stupid? Now, get the fuck out of here!” Arianna bellowed.

Jace and Chase exchange glances. It’s evident. They perfectly understood what happened. Richard slept with Tessa and Genesis is mad with him.

What is really going on with men generally? They all seemed to fall victim to women’s plot. Except Arianna who was the drunken one that night. The night Eli was made.

Tessa stomped on her feet and stood up. She glared at Arianna and hissed between gritted teeth. She stormed out and bumped into Richard.

The evil stare Tessa got from Richard was capable of making go icy. She cannot imagine that he glares at her with so much resentment and disdain in those eyes of his.

She ignored him and walked by his side. Richard sighed softly and walked over to join others for dinner. The atmosphere was cold and he knew that he had become the centre of attraction for everyone seated.

“It’s time you tame that woman. I don’t want to see her around me or my loved ones”Adrian Delmark ordered, glaring at his son with a sneer.

“I don’t know what she really wants, dad,” Richard replied, pouring himself a glass of water. He needs to cool his troubled mind.

“You. She wants you. You should clean up your mess” Adrian blurted and eyed him. He cannot handle two women. So clumsy in keeping a relationship.

Tessa walked out and saw Genesis getting into her car. It’s obvious she was sobbing. She walked over to her just before she turned the ignition.

“I’m sorry Genesis for whatever pain I have caused you and Richard. I give up on him. Richard hates me now.

He slept with me, fine. He didn’t know it wasn’t you. He was drunk. He kept moaning out your name. He took me for you that’s why he did what he did.

Forgive him already and release him from the misery he is suffering from. He doesn’t like me anymore, he loves only you. You had better get back to your boyfriend.

Richard loves only one woman now, and that woman is definitely not me Genesis. That woman is you!” Tessa blurted and walked away briskly.