HIS CONTRACTUAL MISTRESS

In Vincent's study, Shun is seated on a single couch, reading Vincent's proposal. The latter placed a mug of brewed coffee in front of him.

Vincent took the sofa across from Shun and waited for his opinion.

"I know I am going to step on several directors of Davies International. But I wanted the best for the corporation. The only interest that I have is to give more comfort to my children."

"And I will also benefit from it. Whatever success Davies would achieve is also a great impact to Crow Corporation."

"I know you would understand."

"Of course. We are talking business here." Shun pursed his lips into a sly smile. He carried on, "Nicholas was declined by your dad when he needed more trusted people in the association. When Frederick left, Nicholas let him go by Lady Isabella's enlightenment. Now we understand everything. Somehow, Nicholas always trusts Lady Isabella. At present, your family played an important part. You are now a big help to me."

"I do hope I am of help when I was the one always asking for your assistance."

Shun shook his head. "I am just giving you the resources you need. But your action shakes the world."

"Is that how it looks? I just wanted to give Hailee and our children a peaceful life." Vincent explains to Shun.

Shun smiled at Vincent. He wished he could reveal everything to Vincent, but it was not the right time yet.

"The Documentary about you and Hailee would air soon. I believe Uncle Jacob took the opportunity to announce his early retirement and put you in the seat before the release date to stir controversy. Look now, you are on every front page of newspapers, and every social media platform releases too many stories about you. Every reporter is ecstatic to write an article about you."

Vincent chuckled. Ever since the world learned that he is going to marry an heiress named Hailee Davies, his life has been even more controversial than he is already. This time, the entire world scrutinized him every single day.

Until now, people accused him only after his wife's fortune. Davies Corporation is a trillion-dollar asset, not yet included in the subsidiary companies internationally.

Who would not take the chance to marry Hailee Davies?

However, he never after Hailee's wealth. He just wanted to grow old with the woman he's in love with.

"The Documentary will help me clear my name," said Vincent after a brief pause.

"Absolutely. The production had a careful decision when it was the perfect month to release the episode one by one."

"It was a long series, right?"

"Yup. One episode each week, and the perfect day would be Saturday."

"Okay. I do not care if people continue accusing me. The only thing in my mind is Hailee's health. Her pregnancy is getting difficult when she is approaching her due."

"And because of that, it is dangerous for Hailee to hear or see any bad news."

"Yes. We confiscated all the gadgets that she had. She is only allowed to use one during her virtual meetings with her staff."

"That's good. I heard you will go back to Dream City to prepare for Hailee's delivery," asked Shun.

Vincent nodded his head. "Doctor Hector is already preparing a room for Hailee to stay in the hospital until she gives birth and has her complete recovery after. I went last time to choose the perfect room and redesign the adjoining rooms to fit four cradles."

"It is best for Hailee to deliver in Dream City." Otherwise, that man might succeed in killing those children. Shun added to his head; however, he has no way to voice that out to Vincent.

"Yes. Also, it is safer for Hailee. We can fully control the media by not allowing them to enter Dream City."

"I will send some of my men to help watch the gateways. It would be better if we added more monitoring cameras around the city. I will order Sandy to check on the security system and install the latest cameras Rudolf and Meisha develop."

"Great! Thanks for all the help, Shun."

"Don't mention it. Like what I've said already, we're family."

Vincent smiled at Shun, but that disappeared when he looked at the monitoring screen on the table. He got up from the sofa and walked toward the door to open it.

"John? Come in."

John was surprised when the door suddenly opened. He was about to knock on the door, but Vincent seemed to predict that he was outside.

"Vincent! I am just here to bid our goodbyes. Carmen has to catch up with her plane, so I have to drive her to the airport."

"Ah. Is she can't stay longer?" Vincent widened the door to let John enter his study.

John steps inside the room and roams his eyes around. He already expected how grand the Davies Mansion was, but still, it left him speechless of how luxurious every corner it has.

"I think nice is not enough to describe your study." John praises Vincent's study room.

"Ah, this? It was my sisters who actually decorated."

"Hmm… You were lucky to have such a family." John commented.

"I am blessed indeed. Don't forget that you are part of my extended family."

John formed a faint smile on his lips, concealing the complicated emotion in his eyes.

"How blissful I was," he said afterward, continuing walking around Vincent's study.

"Hey, John!" Shun called out to him. "Leaving already?"

John stopped on his track to look over at the man speaking from the couch.

"Ah, Shun… Yes. I need to drive Carmen to the airport."

"Alright." Shun smiled and nodded his head. He didn't take more of John's time, and he returned to reading the email on his phone.

John, on the other hand, carries on wandering Vincent's study until he stops at a long table in the right corner if you are facing South.

"Empress of the Ocean." John read the label on the table. He turned his head to Vincent and asked him. "Are you building a Giga yacht?"

"Yeh. Hailee's yacht is surely stunning. Instead of remodeling it into a kid-friendly boat. I decided to build a family yacht where kids can play all they want and have their own pool."

"Why do I imagine a yacht with a sliding pool?"

"Haha. You are correct, it has a cruise ship sense, but it is actually not. It will be my project after I build the castle I promised to Hailee."

"Hmm… I am seeing you are working your ass hard." John sounded teasing Vincent, whom he didn't feel offended by, but concurred with his remark.

"You are right, John. I need my position at Davies to fulfill all my promises to Hailee."

"Hmm… That was one hell of an inspiration. You made me envious. Now I want to settle down."

"There is nothing wrong with sharing your life with someone," said Vincent like a master of love and marriage.

"I concur with your quote, Vincent. I could see in you that what I need is someone I am happy to be with."

"And love…" Vincent added.

John fell silent for a moment before he reacted. He smiled at Vincent and extended his arm. "Thanks… That was really inspiring. Then, I would not stay long. Carmen and I wanted to hang out with you all, but she had an important meeting with her business partners."

"I'm sure Hailee understood that. She was thrilled today to see her friends."

"I'm also glad that she doesn't hate me anymore."

Both Vincent and John laugh, then shake hands. John left, and Vincent sent them off. Vincent went back to the study and continued his private meeting with Shun.

"Boss!" Suddenly, the door was pushed open drastically by Tim. He had long strides toward Vincent and Shun while his face was filled with worries.

"What's going on, Tim?"

"Boss, a phone call from P Country. There is a serious incident on one of our yachts."

"What happened?"

"A client is suing after his yacht crashed into someone's yacht!"

Vincent raised a brow. "Why are they suing us? If an accident happens, are they supposed to contact the insurance company?"

"But boss, the matter is too serious. I already made an investigation. According to our representative, our client pointed out the malfunction in the system. Said they lost control of the yacht. The reason they crashed into someone."

"What happened to the other yacht?"

"It was rammed badly, boss."

"Sounds so bad, Vincent." Shun chimed in. He was only listening, but Shun could see the panic in Tim's face.

"Yes. It looks like the collision is severe."

"Not only that boss… The owner of the yacht that was crashed by our client is Mr. Gideon Jackson, and…"

"Come again?"

"It was Mr. John's father. And the part of the yacht that was hit was the suites and…"

"Tim, stop beating the bush."

Tim heaved a sigh and prepared his heart.

"Boss, the report says both father and son died in the collision."

"What? Are you talking about Mr. Gideon and John's twin brother?" Vincent blurted out. He rose from the sofa and walked to his table. He opens his computer and searches for the news regarding the Jackson family.

Vincent watched and read all the news about the incident. And according to the initial investigation. He was pointed out as responsible because the yacht was his very own design and his company built it.

"Boss, what do you want me to do?" asked Tim, waiting patiently for whatever his boss ordered.

"Did John hear it already?" Vincent asked Tim, but he did not wait for his reply as he dialed John's contact already.. "John is not picking up my call."