A Billionaire In Disguise novel Chapter 15

The weekend finally arrived, and it was Saturday.

A day such as this was a time for the Barlow cousins to relax and spend their dollars on clubbing, shopping, and other stuff.

But today, the four of them spend the morning in the old-fashioned chamber in the east wing, wallowing in depression as they sat on the couch.

“So, have any of you landed the account yet?” Chloe said, staring at her cousins and hoping for a negative response from them.

The four of them had kept speech from each other as they worked all week to land the accounts.

“Well, no. The people in 'Fine wine industry wouldn't even talk to me about the account. It's like it doesn't exist.” Richard said, letting out a harsh breath.

“The same thing happened to me. The CEO of Road land INC refused to see me on several occasions.” Jeff said with a frown.

“Seriously?”

“Yeah, I had to stalk him for days. When I finally got the chance to talk to him, he blew me off and said that he was busy.”

Surprise, then disbelief, crossed their features as they stared at each other.

Then Chloe gazed at Charles and slyly said, “I am sure you got the Skylight company's account because you and Leo are best buddies.”

“Well, no. He said that his father told him to let the account be and that he will decide on who to give the account to.” Charles mumbled, tightening his hand into fist.

For a moment she stared at him in disbelief, and then her eyes flared with renewed anger.

“It's the same for me. No one from the MC group would tell me anything about the account.” Chloe said, running her hand through her hair.

They sat in silence for a while deep in their thoughts.

Then Charles unclenched his fists, and he gave a mirthless laugh and stated, “We still have tonight. Remember, all the top-notch individuals will be there, and among those people, the Chairmans of MC group, Roadland INC, Skylight company, and Fine wine industry will be there.”

“Right. Tonight we get those accounts by any means necessary.” Jeff said, gazing at his cousins.

Suddenly anger and fear crossed Chloe's face as she stared at the other and softly intoned, “If grandfather has to make our father get those accounts, we will all be looked down upon, and that would be the worst thing that can happen to any of us.”

“It's not the worst thing that can happen, but Catherine getting those accounts is.” Richard absentmindedly mumbled.

Silence settled in the atmosphere for a while, then the four of them burst into laughter.

“Yeah, right. Like she can.” Chloe mumbled, inspecting her fingernails.

“If she can, I will go bald,” Charles said with a smirk.

“I want to see you hairless, but I know that Catherine can't get those accounts,” Jeff mumbled with a hint of sadness in his voice.

After a brief moment of silence, Chloe stood from the couch and smoothed down her skirt. Then she smiled and said, “Well, I have plans to make. Excuse me.”

Raising their eyebrows in disbelief, the three of them watched as Chloe walked out of the room.

Then Richard turned to Charles and asked, “What do you think her plans are?”

But Charles ignored his question, got up from his seat, and left the chamber.

“Knowing Chloe, whatever her plans are, it is going to be trouble,” Jeff said, standing from the couch.

Then he briefly gazed at his cousin before walking away.

“I guess we are all not on speaking terms again,” Richard mumbled.

As Rome laid in bed, staring at Catherine's reflection in the mirror, the sadness he saw in her eyes, ache his heart a bit.

Since both of them woke up, he had caught her sulking several times, and each time she looked sadder.

“Are you going to brush your hair?” Rome mumbled, sitting up.

Softly exhaling, Catherine rested her chin on her palm, eyeing the brush from the corner of her eyes.

“I don't feel like it.” She mumbled, letting out another sigh.