The Billionaire's Secret Lover novel Chapter 16

The alarm beep at seven in the morning, I slammed my hand angrily at it. I couldn't get enough sleep last night. I was thinking about Mia Walker and Michael, he shows me a side of him that makes me want to protect him and stand by his side always.

I threw the cover away as I stood up and went into the bathroom to shower and get ready for work. Remembering the interview I was to have with Austin, I quickly dressed up in a black peplum gown and make my way out of the apartment with my car key in my hand.

Opening the door to my car, I saw Deborah Melton rushing to meet me, she was clad in a red bareback gown and fully caked with makeup. She walked up to me and smiled.

“Can I get a lift to my dad's company? ” She asked batting her eyelashes at me. I was surprised, was she not the same person who asks me to stay away from Michael yesterday? Why is she here this morning?.

“Why?” I ask her after resolving not to trust or believe anything she say anymore.

“I heard that Austin will be having an interview today. I just want to watch it. It's been a long I've seen a handsome face” She replied smiling at me.

“You knew Austin?” I laugh nervously “ Pardon my forgetful memory, I've forgotten that you met him at the masquerade ball.

“Duh… I know Austin much more than you would ever imagine ” I was shocked, well it not possible for her not to know him, I mean they are both socialite and rich. I insert the key into the ignition and pull out of the driveway.

“Why are you here, Deborah?. Cuz right now, I know you hate me more than anyone in the world ” I said as I glance at her briefly before focusing on the road.

“Yes. I do hate you more than anyone in the world right now and I meant every word I said last night ” She replied as her face harden.

“And what if I don't,” I ask, cos as at last night I've decided to give love a second chance. And that chance at love won't happen if I stay away from Michael. Whatever happens, I will fight for the one I love.

My subconscious shriek and scream and she jumped up and down happily. I smile as I drove to the office.

“Then get ready for battle. I'm not going to back down so easily " Deborah said as she chews her bottom lip thoughtfully.

I ignore her as I continue driving to the office“ If you and Austin knew each other more than I could ever imagine” I turned to face her as I maneuvered the car into the company's driveway and off it.

“ Then perhaps you may know what happened to his sister ” I continue facing her.

She unbuckles her seatbelt and looks at me briefly smiling “ Of course. That was in the news, very popular back then ”

“Really?” I asked my interest spike as I wait on her to tell me what happened to Austin's sister. I can't believe I will finally be getting answers today.

“Do you want to know who killed her? ” She asked me about getting ready to leave.

“She was killed?” I asked shocked.

“Yes. And guess who killed her” I sat there waiting for her to supply me with the name but I didn't expect her to turn and catwalk into the building.

I sat there gasping at her retreating back. That lying bitch only putting me in suspense, I guess I will have to find out by myself.

I pull out the key and walk out of the car into the building, greeting the receptionist before taking the elevator to the second floor where my office is. I walk into my office to see Divine, waiting for me.

“Yes, Divine,” I dropped my bag on my desk and sat down before turning to look at her.

“Good morning, Mr. Austin is here for his interview with Mr. Melton,” She said as she went through her tablet for any important message.

“Really?” I stood up quickly, grabbing my notepad and pen, I walk out of the door to the media room where the interview will be conducted.

Immediately, I walk into the media room, I met Mr. Melton and Mrs. Crowsby going through the questions one last time before the interview. Austin acknowledges me with a smile and wave excitedly at me. I wave back at him, as I felt guilty that I couldn't bring justice to his sister's death.

“We are ready to start at the county of two ” The director calls out to Mr. Melton, he nodded and turned to look at me“ Miss Miller, will you please come over here?” I walk to him just as Deborah walk in and sat down on one of the chairs. She smiled at me.

“Miss Miller, I want you to conduct the interview,” He said as he handed the tablet containing the questions to me. I was shocked, I didn't prepare for this and I've never done this. I'm more of a detective than casting news. I walk slowly to the stage and sat down on the couch opposite Austin.

“Miss Miller, I want you to do your best and keep in mind that, this is live coverage, there will be no editing whatsoever. And that goes to you too, Mr. Walker ” He said, Austin and I both nodded.

“Ok. One, two, action ” He calls.

“ Good morning and welcome to the morning show at Melton's Media. I'm Nina Miller and with me in the studio today, we have our very own songwriter, producer, and sensational music artist. Our very own Austin Walker” I said smiling as the camera pointed to Austin, he smile and wave to the audience. Mr. Melton nodded at me, giving me the “Ok” sign. I smile sadly.

“ Today, we are having an exclusive interview with Mr. Austin, who will be telling us things nobody knows about him ” I smile and turn to face Austin, smiling as I cross my legs and placed the tablet on the table.

“Mr. Austin, can we know you?”

“I'm Austin Walker, a songwriter, a producer, and just as you said “A sensational music artist,” He said, we both laugh as well continue.

“This is no big deal, Nina you are doing very well ” My subconscious praises me as I smile proudly, she sure knows how to say that right thing at the right time. Though sometimes she could be so annoying.

“Mr. Austin,” I said politely “ The aim of this interview is for you to tell us things no one knows about you. Can you do that? I ask him. He nodded.

“ OK. So can you tell us what those things are?”

“Well the very first thing will be that I am French,” He said smiling. I was shocked, I mean the signs were there but……