Chapter 6

Sebastien turned to look at Isabelle and took her hands in his, “Accept the offer, I am with you,I'll help you and I promise we will succeed”

Miranda laughed, clearly over her earlier embarrassment, “Do you guys think this is a movie? This is real life, you can't just assure support with mere words. At the end of the day you both will be decapitated with bruises all over”

“Two couples. One is dumb, the other is mad. Lovely combination. Do you guys even think it's possible to accomplish such a task within 3 days?! Do yourselves a favor and quit trying to be the next heir “ Tony supported Miranda 

“But we don't want to attend any burial now, do we?” Miranda asked mockingly. 

“Keep quiet and go back to the hole you dug out from. You seek to have forgotten what your shameful boyfriend did. Need a remainder?” Sebastien attacked her and she opened her mouth to reply but couldn't form words so she just stepped back.

“Stop it Sebastien, you've already caused enough havoc in our lives. Why do you want to cause even more havoc?! Haven't you done enough?! Do we need to take you to the asylum for a recheck since it seems like you've probably developed a new mental illness” Angeline cried out, frustrated by the outplay of things.

“Isabelle, you are my daughter and I am your mother. I believe you'll adhere to whatever I say without having a second thought. And I'm saying you should forget about the task and that is what you'll do. At least if you didn't take my advice to divorce this man then you should listen to me now. Please.” Angeline pleaded with Isabelle, she was just an innocent mother who didn't want to lose her child.

“Don't worry, I'll make sure we succeed. Have you forgotten that she is my wife too. I wouldn't want to lose my wife” Sebastien tried to assure Angeline again.

“Isabelle, if you trust me, accept this offer and I promise you that you won't regret it. Just trust me, please” Sebastien tried again, he wanted nothing more but to see her family put to shame especially her cousins Miranda and Tony.

Isabelle was kept in a difficult situation, not knowing who to choose. On one hand she was scared and worried because she had heard a lot about this gangster and on the other hand she knew deep down she knew she had to accept because she was also tired of being looked down on and she wanted nothing more but to try everything she could to prove herself to the family.

“I trust you. I'll accept the task and within three days I will report back to you all” 

Angeline grabbed her daughter by the arm, “What do you think you're doing, Isabelle?”

“Just trust me this time Mum. I'll be fine, I promise you”

Everyone gasped when they heard her reply. It was so brave of her to take the risk.

Master Wilson clapped his hands to gain their attention again, “Okay, since that is setting. Take note that the offer for all candidates is to secure a deal with Chesterfield investment company but Isabelle has an added task, which is to clear the debt of a gangster, because of the circumstances surrounding her leadership in the finance department. So, you all can also report to me in the next three days.”

“Anyone who finishes his or her task first will be crowned the next heir”

Miranda grinned in delight. Roland knew one the directors of Chesterfield investment company and he could help her secure the deal. She nudged him and said, “do you still have access to the director of Chesterfield investment company contact? This could help you get on grandfather's good side again. Because I'll make sure to give you the credit” 

Roland smiled when he heard what she said. His girlfriend was such a genius. He thought to himself. Since this will cover up for the shame of the emerald, he will go to any extent to make sure Miranda secures the deal. “I'll call him as soon as we leave this place. This is already a done deal just relax and wait for my report” he winked, assuring her. Miranda giggled in response. 

Then finally the ceremony ended and everyone went about figuring out how to achieve their tasks.

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After the ceremony, Sebastien decided that they have to figure out how to clear the debt from the gangster first. So they went straight to the gangster's house which was located not so far away from master Wilson's house.

Isabelle sighed, one could sense the unease and worry behind the sigh. Sebastien, noticing that she was scared, took her small hands in his and they walked silently to the gangster's house

“Don't worry, you'll be fine. I'm with you” Sebastien reassured Isabelle. 

Most people only knew Romero pierson as a gangster and they were still so scared of him. What will happen when they find out that he was a member of a secret mafia society!

They finally stopped when they got to the huge white modern building fenced by a fancy gate. One look at the house and you could tell that it wasn't just a house of an ordinary man. Only the rich and influential will be able to afford to stay in a place like that.

Romero Pierson had a whole lot of money but he was still very stingy and found it hard to pay for services rendered to him. That's why he resorts to violence.

Sebastien and Isabelle were just about to enter when they were distracted by the horn of a car. They turned and saw a sparkling pink porsche car with glitters. It looked like the latest model that was just released. It looked like something straight out of a barbie movie, and in the driver's seat Miranda sat comfortably with her hands on the wheel. 

The window wound down to reveal Miranda's mean and arrogant face.

“Oh my gosh, are you two really willing to take the risk of recovering the debt. I thought you both had sense and were just bluffing. Oh, how wrong was I” 

“Seems like all the people Romero has beaten up in the past Isn't enough cited example for the both of you. I hope you get what you deserve then”

Sebastien and Isabelle wondered what she was doing here. Could she have been following them? 

Just at that moment she turned off the ignition, came down from the car and started walking towards the huge gate.