Chapter 171 - Rivalry

Walker Mansion.

Grandpa and Grandma Walker were standing in front of the door to greet Martha and Chris.

" Why aren't they here yet?" Grandpa Walker asked.

" May be they got stuck somewhere." Grandma Walker said.

" If your grandson fights with Martha again then I'll disown him and give away all my property to some orphanage." Grandpa Walker said.

Grandma Walker frowned and said," Can't you say something nice? It's such an auspicious day and look at you speaking all rubbish." 

Just then a black Mercedes stopped in front of them. 

" Ahh, here they are." Grandma Walker said.

Martha quickly hopped down and rushed towards them shouting," Grandpa, grandma."

" My darling, I haven't seen you for so many years." Grandma Walker said before giving Martha a hug.

" I missed you so much." Martha said.

" Why didn't you visit us then?" Grandma Walker asked.

" Huh surely this brat bullied my princess" grandpa Walker said.

Chris frowned and said," Hey, it was she who bullied me." 

" Hah, as if I believe you." Grandpa Walker said.

Harry Walker was the chairman of Sparkle and shine. He has started the company from scratch and had taken it to where it was all by himself and with the support of his wife Kathy Walker. Harry and Kathy Walker had four sons. Chris' father, Joseph Walker was the second one and was his parents favourite child. But the sudden disappearance is his favourite son Joseph and daughter-in-law, Eva was a shock to them. 

Harry Walker tried his best to look for them but found nothing. Dejected and sad, Harry and Kathy decided to raise their grandson with utmost love and care. They never did once let Chris feel the absence of his parents. 

The other three sons of Harry wanted the company for themselves and had asked their father to step down numerous times but Harry Walker never listened to them. He had first decided to make Joseph the incharge of the company but after his sudden disappearance, he decided to save the seat for his favourite grandson. 

He knew that his other children were greedy and would never take care of the company like he did but grandpa Walker knew that Chris would.

As Grandpa Walker favoured Chris more than anyone else, everyone envied Chris and would never stop plotting against him. If not for Chris' hold and Matt's unruly methods, Chris would've fallen into their traps long time back.

Grandpa and Grandma Walker knew Martha since a really long time and were very fond of her. 

Though they knew that she was a Jelvis, they decided to keep the rivalry between the two families aside and accept her no matter what. 

" I have cooked all your favourite foods today." Grandma Walker said.

Just then a car drove inside and stopped in front of their mansion.

" Did you people call anyone else?" Chris asked.

Just then Koulus Jelvis stepped out of the car along with his son, Sermon Jelvis.

When Chris saw the father-son pair, he quickly pulled Martha towards him and protectively wrapped his arms around her waist.

This little action of Chris angered father Jelvis to his death.

" You-do you think I'll harm my own daughter? What do you think of yourself?" Father Jelvis shouted.

" Geez dad don't shout so much you still have to attend the staff meeting tomorrow what if you lose your voice?" Sermon said.

" You shut up." Father Jelvis shouted.

" What do you want old man? Today is a very auspicious day for my family so don't ruin it okay? Go home and come back tomorrow." Grandpa Walker said.

Father Jelvis frowned and said," Who are you calling an old man? Do I look like an old man? I am of yours sons age." 

" What do you want dad?" Martha asked.

" How could you get engaged without telling me and seeking my permission?" Father Jelvis asked.

" I think we are already clear and done talking about this in the past." Martha said.

" He had cheated on you in the past, how can you still marry him?" Father Jelvis asked.

" That is something between us, you don't have to interfere." Martha said.

" I won't let this happen." Father Jelvis shouted.

" You can do nothing about this." Martha said.

" Don't test my patience Martha. This is a disgrace to our family. How can you marry a Walker? I will never allow this. I will-"

Cutting him off, Martha said," So what are you gonna do? Try to get my fiancé killed once again?"

" Let it go hun." Chris murmured not wanted to create a scene.

" Are you going with us or not?" Father Jelvis asked.

When Martha did not say anything for a really long time, Father Jelvis said," Marry him and I'll disown you forever." before boarding his car.

Sermon sighed and asked," Why don't you come to the office tomorrow and talk to him properly?" 

" There is no need for that." Martha said before grabbing Chris' hands and walking towards the mansion.

Sermon took a deep breath and said," Both of them are the same, stubborn." before boarding the car.

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Inside the mansion.

" I'll go and check on the food." Grandma Walker said.

" Honey come and help me." Grandma said to Grandpa Walker.

After the elders left, Chris sat down on the couch and pulled Martha towards him.

Making her sit on his lap, Chris said," We can postpone it until you solve things with your dad."

Hooking her arms around his neck, Martha said," There is nothing to solve."

" Babe, there is nothing that a proper conversation cannot solve." Chris said.

" You don't want to marry me anymore?" Martha asked.

" What? Who said that? I can marry you right here and right now." Chris said.

" He is never going to keep the rivalry aside and accept us okay?" Martha said.

" There is no harm trying." Chris said.

Martha shook her head and said," Forget it."

Chris sighed and said," Okay, we will do as you say."

" I'll go help grandma." Martha said before walking towards the kitchen.

After Martha left, Chris took out his phone and called his assistant," Help me take an appointment from Koulus Jelvis tomorrow."

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