Chapter 84 - Viscount Maverick Edward

Stacey was eating her food when Victoria called that something happened to Kaisley. She only ate half of her food, left it, and rushed out of the house. Although she's broken-hearted, she still wanted to care for others. She drove her car to the hospital as she told the nurse who she was visiting. Although the visiting hour was closed, they still let her into the VIP room. When she arrived at the VIP rooms, she stopped to see guards outside. Four of them guarding the door. They stopped and stared at her. 

They checked something first and they bowed in unison and opened the door. She gaped with a 'wow' expression all over her face. She stepped inside and found Caleb sitting on the chair beside the bed and watching Kaisley. She can still see the love that Caleb has for Kaisley. 

It's just a shame that the bitch Samara and Caleb's mother ruined it. She sighed and approached them. 

"Cal," 

"Hey," He speaks softly. "You could have just visited tomorrow." 

"It's fine." She whispered and waved it off. She's also close to Kaisley back then when the two were together. 

He slowly stood and gestured to the sofa. They sat down. Stacey sighed and whispered.

"I never expected that she would suffer so much from that." They spoke quietly because Kaisley was sleeping. 

"I know." 

"You have to explain to her what happened. If she gets divorced, it's your chance." 

"It's tempting, but I want to be just her friend for now. She lost a baby… her husband raped her every time and cheated on her." 

"What the hell?! Did she get tests for STDs?" 

"The doctor said that she'll run tests for her." Caleb sighed. "By tomorrow." 

Stacey patted Caleb. 

"I will go now. You have to sleep, okay?" 

Caleb nodded. Stacey helped him pull the sofa closer to the bed as he settled it. 

Then, she left the hospital and drove back home. She happened to pass by the convenience store. She went inside and bought liquor. Then, she paid for it and drove back home. Her house was empty and sad. She thought that Mave would be there, but there's no one. She sniffled as she locked the door. She remembered that Mave told her to always checked the windows and doors. And so she did. She unplugged a few appliances and went directly to his room. She's been sleeping there for days now after Maverick left her. 

She cuddled to the pillows that she used after she finished a small bottle of Vodka. Her heart aches as tears just flow and drop on the pillows. 

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Maverick stared at his reflection. They had done his hair, removed his beard, and dressed him up well. He looked like his old self. The young man was the heir to their family name. This time, he's not Maverick Belmont. His name now is Maverick Edward. He took her mother's name just as wished from the testament. It's just practical to use his mother's name since he's not part of Belmont anymore and he didn't want to be in Belmont after what they did to his mom and grandma. 

"Lord Maverick," A woman came and bowed her head. He recognized her as the woman who worked for her mother. She got a few white strands on her hair. She grew old but still, she looked professional. "I'll be your secretary as what it says in the testament," 

"Mrs. Morgan!" He spread his arms and hugged the old woman. He remembered that she used to teach him Literature. He unwrapped his arms as the old woman grinned at him. 

"Now, stop that action, Lord Maverick." The old woman said to him as he fixed himself. 

"Of course!" 

"The position of Viscount was put on you. Viscount of Edward. Soon, if the King confirmed your identity, he might have given you a real title." 

In the world, there are lots of nobles or aristocrats named Viscount, Marquess, Earls, Count, or Baron. Maverick's mother was in the family of the Viscount and he's the sole heir. Now, he has taken it, he'll make sure to make those people pay on whoever hurt his mother. 

He had a sleepless night, yet he's now ready to meet the board. His bodyguards tail him as he follows Mrs. Morgan. Everyone stood as he entered the board. Then, the President approached him with a hand as he took it to shake it. The President bowed to him and everyone on the board bowed down. 

"At ease." He speaks. 

"It's finally good to see you, Lord Maverick." Mr. Patter, the one that has been taking care of the company, smiled at him.

"Thank you, Mr. Patter." He nodded his head as the President pulled the chair on the very head. He sat down and he signed them to sit down. The president sat on the right side and since he's the chairman, he'll have to do a lot of work. "Thank you all for making it today," Maverick speaks. 

Everyone is attentive to him. 

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Stacey woke up late when someone was bugging on the door. She fixed her face and put her robe on as she checked the monitor. 

"Who is it?" 

"A delivery for Miss Stacey Tanner." 

"I didn't order anything." 

"I'm from the Zi Techno Company. A special order was made ma'am and it said to be a gift for Miss Stacey Tanner." 

"Oh, wait a moment." 

She went outside and opened the small gate. It's indeed her name and number. The house too. 

"Please accept this. It's already paid."

"Who purchased this?" She asked. 

"From Edward Corporation, ma'am." The man pointed it out. "It said to be a gift for you." He added. "Well, I'll be leaving now." 

She nodded and entered the house. She opened it just on the driveway thinking that it could be a bomb but to her surprise, it's another box and it's sealed with clear plastic and her eyes widened. The latest drawing tablet for an illustrator like her. There's also a letter and she takes it back inside happily as she opens it. She thought that it's too much that someone is giving her something like this. She put it over the coffee table and read the letter. 

Dearest Stacey Tanner, 

The Edward Corporation thanked you for taking care of the most important person in our dynasty. We are grateful to have you as a friend too. Contact us anytime if you have any other requests. I hope to see you soon. 

-E. Corp. 

Edward Corporation? She heard a lot about it and it's one of the multi-trillion companies besides Etrama and other big companies. She heard that there's no heir to the corporation then why suddenly there's a gift that she takes care of someone? Could it be Victoria who was a Parson and turned out to be not a Parson? She's so confused at the moment. Then, she thought of Maverick. He mentioned to her that he'll give her a villa if he becomes rich. Could it be him? 

"Damn, I just missed him." She sighed and stared at the new illustrating tablet as her heart ached a bit as she remembered how Maverick cleaned her computers and drawing pad always. Now, everything is a mess. She needed him in her life. 

She finally took it to her room and tested it. She was overly excited about the outcome when she started drawing. Then, the time flies fast and it's afternoon. She glanced at her phone as I kept on vibrating with notifications. She opened it and frowned at the news. Maverick Belmont or Maverick Edward? 

She turned on her television and increased the volume as there's a clip of him holding a press conference. He looked sharp, handsome, and smart. Her heart melted seeing the handsome Maverick but after the melting, she suddenly felt the pain. 

"Why are you there?" She asked the television like she's speaking to him. "I never want you to be this rich? Belmont? Edward?" She sniffled as she wiped her tears quickly. She didn't want him to be there or to be this rich. She's fine with him as a penniless man who works online and cooks for her and cleans the house. She won't complain if he becomes a househusband. 

"Stacey?" The door opened as Victoria entered. 

"Do you know about this?" She asked. "Why my Mave is there?" 

Victoria shook her head as she approached Stacey and hugged her. 

"I don't know until now." She mumbled. "The conference was thirty minutes ago and it just exploded in the news." Victoria caressed her hair as she sat beside Stacey and they watched the television.

"I am Maverick Edward, and some of you know me as Maverick Belmont. I know everyone said that I died somewhere or went missing. The truth is, I was hiding from my killers. Being a child, powerless, and holding no money or own protection is hard. The Edward Corporation wouldn't collapse because I died. But now as the last member of our dynasty, I will rule the Edward Corporation and as the Viscount of the Edward. Thank you, to the people who stay loyal to our family. Thank you for listening." He bowed his head for three seconds as he exited. 

"He looked handsome!" Stacey cried. "But I want my Maverick back!"

Victoria felt sad for her best friend.. Kenzo was Maverick's best friend before they met until now.