72 CHAPTER 72: THE GREAT SCANDAL 2

"Hi! Did you say you want to give me something?" Lisa said to Kian when she met him outside the building. Kian was leaning on his red ford car, his hands on his pocket as he stared at the woman in front of him.

"Do you have a problem about my face?" Lisa asked.

"No. I was just mesmerized by your beauty." Kian smiled.

"You really know how to deal with women, huh." She grinned.

"I am telling the truth!"

"So what was that thing that you want to give me?"

"It's not a thing." He opened the passenger door as she signaled her to get in.

"What do you mean?"

"Get in!"

"Were will you take me?"

"That's a surprise!" Lisa is hesitating. If her instinct is right, Kian seems like he is inviting her into a date. Maybe a movie night or a dinner date. It's not that she doesn't like it but she doesn't want to give false hope to him. he seems like a good person—a friend. But she doesn't fully trust him yet.

"Are you perhaps afraid to go with me? Don't worry I won't hurt you." He promised.

"It's not that. I- I just need to be at home early today. I thought you will only give me something so I said yes." She lied. She's definitely anxious to go with him. Caleb's words are still on her head.

"Don't you trust me?"

"Yeah, right!" her thoughts want to speak up but she held it in. she just smiled then she went inside the car. Why not give him a chance? Caleb might be wrong about him. Kian grinned as he closed the door then headed to the driver seat. Kian drove off.

Unknown to them, someone was following them secretly.

For the first time, he came down to the kitchen, but his aura is emitting gloominess inside the whole house.

Archedeus stared at Rio as he took a glass of hot water. He reached his Jasmine tea and pour an amount onto the hot water. He sat beside him.

"Do you want something to eat?" Archie inquired. Rio shook his head weakly.

"Are you planning to take your life by starving yourself?" Archie didn't get a response. He riled up.

"Don't you think you're becoming elusive this past days? Your daughter even visited you just for nothing! That woman, is she more important than your present life? She was your past! Dead or alive, it has nothing to do with you!"

Rio punches the table. Archie paused in shock. The household helpers stepped back. He is fuming with anger but he didn't speak a word. His face declares it all.

Archie watched him as he walks towards the stairs to his room. Did he loose his mind because of that woman?

"Rio," Archie called out. Rio paused.

"The annual symposium would be tomorrow night. if you still care about your daughter, at least fix yourself and attend that event." He continued.

"If you still care about her, then prepare yourself. Go on behalf of me." Rio didn't even face him.

"Rio." Archie looked at his retreating figure as he whispered his name, "Who knows if you will also see that woman there?" he shouted, Rio paused for a bit then he went inside his room not caring about Archie's words.

He finished editing his article. He looked at it with pride.

"Hello?" Jess, the reporter for the WIND SAIL Newspaper answered his phone when it resonated.

"Jess, about the article that you sent. Can you send us more pictures of it? Also the video, we need it." The woman on the other phone ordered.

Jess chuckled, "Sandra, you know that nothing is free right?"

"Just name the price. You'll see it on your account as soon as tomorrow." She stated.

"I'll send you the things that you're asking as soon as I received an email confirmation of your payment. You should know that you are not just the company eyeing for my discoveries, right?"

The woman exhaled irritatingly, "You are really a shameless bastard huh!"

"All for the gold." He chuckled.

Jess sent a tidbit of his article to almost every newspaper and magazine company. Even the entertainment industry wanted the full coverage so they are willing to pay no matter how much the amount. The heading itself is captivating. It will definitely become the talk of the town.

The Saphiro Williams empire were one of the most powerful family of all time. They had some issues in the past but everything passed away like a wind. It was all cliché. But this one will absolutely go big! It's a new cup of tea to the readers and viewers. Ethan's wife kept a low-profile and had been issued with a lot of things like infidelity and infertility in the past, but who would even think that this innocent looking woman would be able to beat thugs and even armed men all at once!

*** At the Williams' residence, Aisha cooked a hearty dinner for the whole family. For the past few days, it was rare to have the complete family face each other during meal time. they decided to have a barbeque party at the kitchen garden. They invited Larry, Yohann, and Master Omni to join them. They look so happy together as foods, music and merriments engulf the kitchen garden.

"Where is Lisa?" Ethan asked Aisha.

"Oh, She'll be home late.She's with Kian." She smiled.

"Kian? Your old workmate before?"he raised his brow line. He definitely remembers that night.

"You know him? I can't remember a time I introduce you to him." she's trying to recall an event, suddenly she laughed. "Oh, how could you forget him? You hauled over the coals before because of him." she was laughing hard.

Ethan went silent all of a sudden. His face was shadowed with frustration. Aisha was not stupid not to catch that.

"Just kidding!" she chuckled as she embraced him sweetly. She looks at him in the eyes pleadingly, "Please don't get mad my love. It doesn't suit you at all." She winked at him.

"You made me mad. You must compensate me."

"What do you want?"

"This ---'' Ethan captured her lips, she delightedly received his advances as they became lost in the moment.

"Ahem Ahem! You should have not invited us if you'll flaunt your sweetness here!" Master Omni interrupted.

"Sorry grandpa!" the two couple chuckled shamelessly.

Ethan's ire towards her subsided. He can't be furious at her for a long time. he doesn't understand why Aisha kept the truth to him but he decided to wait patiently for her to confess. She might have a good reason of doing it so Ethan decided to shower all the love he has for her instead.

Unknown to Ethan, Aisha decided to savor the remaining time she has with them. Tomorrow will be the annual symposium. She's been preparing for it the whole time. She is confident that whatever plan the Hertiz' has for Ethan will not prevail.

Unfortunately, Aisha didn't know that while she is enjoying the night, a great scandal was prepared for her tomorrow. Will she be able to overcome it? will she be able to keep pretending when the great scandal blows her off? Will her secrets be revealed?