The Billionaire’s Fate

CHAPTER 1 “What is this about ma’am?” Liam asked, staring at the figure in front of him. “Not only is he poor, he has also lost his common sense.” His supposed mother-in-law, Mrs Bria said alongside her son. Her malicious voice could be heard as she tapped her foot impatiently. “Maami, please let's sort this out amicably, things will soon be as they were before,” He started saying but was quickly shut up by her, her eyes scrutinizing him disgustedly. “Crap! I don't need your stinky story, my daughter deserves something better than your wretched soul.

Just sign the damn divorce paper and save me from this stress,” He heard Mrs. Bria say with a scowl on her face. “Good riddance to rubbish!” he heard her say again with a scoff. His hands trembled in pain, he looked at the agreement and was frozen in shock, and memories of his wife flashed in his mind. He had so many words to say to her but was trying to refrain from it. After all, she was his mother-in-law. Though their relationship wasn't the nicest, he knew his wife loved him so much and the little ups and downs occasionally weren't something he couldn't handle. “Hazel will never agree to this,” He said to her with confidence. His mother-in-law’s impatient laughter echoed around the small room which he had turned into his office. “Hazel will definitely agree to this because she is tired of living in deprivation, she is better than all of this,” Mrs Bria said again making his heart clench in pain. “I know that Maami, I'm trying my best. You know this happened all because I decided to get married to Hazel. I will build my company soon and I am very sure that it will be at the top soon.” He tried explaining to her. “This is not a fairytale boy, things don't work like that, just sign the fucking papers already. You don't deserve my sister,” he heard Alex say angrily. The foolish boy had always had something against him. “My dear Liam, I am not ready to listen to your pitiful story. Well, you were wealthy before. That is in the past! You can't afford to cater for my daughter's needs and it is beginning to take a toll on her, I can't allow her to leave in penury. Never!” Mrs Bria shrieked angrily. “But why? Why all this sudden attitude? This wasn't how you behaved the first time you laid your eyes on me. Money isn't everything, I have found my happiness in your daughter, don't take it away from me,” Liam pleaded, trying to refrain from the tears that were about to drop from his eyes. “Don't be silly Liam, you can't find your happiness in my daughter while you deprive her of hers. I am not supposed to spill this but you look so pitiful and this is the least I can do for you. Right now your wife is about to be promoted to a manager in YKL industries, that's not the only good news. She is about to be engaged to the sole heir of the property.” Bria said with an air of pride. “My new son-in-law is the CEO of the biggest company in New York, just sign the papers please,” she said in a fake pity tone. “My daughter will finally get the luxurious life that she deserves,” she said happily. “What do you mean by that?” he asked. Hazel had told me that she was going on a business trip, I remember her telling me that it was for our betterment. What was all this her mother was saying? “You have to be kidding me!” he shouted angrily. Leaving his office abruptly, several thoughts ran through his mind. He could hear Hazel’s mother and her brother laughing. “This must be a dream,” he thought to himself as he got into his rickety scooter. The engine roared as he started heading to YKL. Managing to focus on the road, he finally got to YKL Industries. The biggest in New York, after this was his family’s industry. When he was younger, Liam's father had told him to make sure he got to the top when he became the CEO, which couldn't happen. His father had always wanted to beat YKL industries, no doubt there was enmity between their families and that was what made him very shocked. "Will Hazel be able to betray my trust by getting married to my enemy? I sacrificed everything for us to be together and this was all I got. Hazel never complained, it was her mother always doing the worst,” he said to himself trying to convince himself. Taking a deep breath to calm himself, he barged into the building ignoring all security protocols. His emotions were at their peak and he didn't care about the consequences of his action, he wanted to know the truth. “Stop Mr,” he heard the voice of the CEO's secretary as he opened the door to meet the most compromising situation ever. His wife, Hazel sat down on a cushion chair while Anderson was on his knees, she seemed nervous for some reason. Her attention was turned to him as her face suddenly became pale. “Li..am…” she stuttered as he glared at her. “What the fuck is going on here?” Anderson asked angrily as he stood up, facing Liam. He felt his blood boil out of rage. Thankfully, he didn't see them having sex or anything. But he was still disappointed. His eyes darted around the room and finally landed on a fruit knife. His head was telling him to do it but his heart was saying otherwise. “No, she isn't worth it. Hazel and her stupid family aren't worth my time in jail. I could use that time to do something better, I wouldn't murder because of her,” he said to himself. "Hazel was everything I had always wanted in a woman, a wonderful and beautiful lady with excellent manners, she was good wife material and was also good in bed but right now she has betrayed me." He drew a really deep breath while muttering to himself. He staggered backward as Anderson pushed him. “Don't you dare touch me!” Liam growled as he tried to control his anger." All this while Hazel had made me believe that she was on a business trip, she was busy warming the bed of this bastard!" He felt pain everywhere, not being able to explain how he felt was just so painful. “Please Liam, I can explain,” He heard her calm voice but he knew better. He could see how nervous and ashamed she was. “Please just go home, we will settle this later,”she uttered while bowing her head in shame. Anderson raised his fist but Liam was quick to catch it. He aimed for his nose as he continuously punched him angrily. He fell on the floor, placing his leg on Anderson's face. He stared at his supposed wife. “I did everything for you Hazel! I was ready to sacrifice everything for you but this is what you pay me with?” He asked her, pain evident in his voice. “Please Liam, just calm down,” she said, ignoring his words. “I have signed the divorce paper, come to Municipal Hall for the conclusion,” Liam said finally before storming off. Several emotions flowed, he felt hurt, betrayed, worthless, used! He dragged his body out of the building as he stood outside, frozen. He reached for his phone and dialed his uncle's number. “Withdraw all the investment from Hazel’s company,” he said before ending the call abruptly. He didn't want to talk to anyone at this point, all he needed was time alone to gather himself and start all over again. Getting on his scooter, he drove away.