The Billionaire's Secret Lover novel Chapter 77

I stood up abruptly from the bed as soon as I remembered that I had a lot to do today. After yesterday night with Nina, I was finally convinced in my heart that she was the woman for me. Now I needed to say that to her but how?

“ What are you thinking about so early in the morning?” I turned my head to see my two naughty brothers standing at the doorway with their hands folded across their chest. Victor was sulking bitterly having been woken up by Vino as he was an early riser just like me.

“ Nothing,” I told him as I brought myself to get up from the bed. I walked over to my wardrobe to get my outfit for the day as I needed to go over to the office to sort out a few businesses with the boards

“ Nothing?” Vino asked me again, clearly not believing me. I ignored him as I contemplated the brown suit or grey suit in my hands.

“ What do_____”

“ The grey ” Both of my brothers answered, cutting me off as if they knew what I was about to ask them. I smiled as I dropped the grey suit on the bed and picked up my robe to go to the bathroom to shower.

“Are you planning to propose to Nina?”

Vino asked me as soon as I walked into the room. I paused in shock as I took in my Ipad in his hands. I ran to my bed to collect my phone from them causing my brothers to erupt in laughter mocking me.

Actually, I had saved images of the ring that I wanted to design for Nina there. I feel so embarrassed that they had to see that even though it had a password.

“How did you open my phone?” Even after asking them that I knew it was pointless, even two years can open my phone because the password is_____.

“ Nina ” My brothers both answered, erupting into another round of laughter. I couldn't help glaring at them.

“If you are through with mocking me. Are you ready to help me?” I asked them, looking from one to the other.

Even though they weren't good in the love department my brothers were vastly knowledgeable when it comes to women and their needs.

“ You've come to the right place ” Vino answered as he and Victor both started bombarding me with different silly ideas that I couldn't help regretting asking them for help.

“ I made a mistake asking you both for advice,” I told them both as I stood in front of the mirror to knot my tie. After I was through, I picked up my briefcase and walked out of the door without a backward glance at them.

Mark was waiting at the parking lot to drive me to the office“ Where's John?” I asked him after searching for John through the parking space.

“He has gone to the office to keep the board preoccupied for your meeting” Mark answered, closing the door as soon as I was seated at the back seat while he walked around to the driver's side.

As Mark pulled out the driveway, I couldn't help feeling nervous about my date with Nina tonight.

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“What's this meeting about?” I asked the board member looking from one to another as I was impatient. After arriving at the office I had sent Aurora off to the designer to get the ring made for tonight. I just needed to contact Lilian and everything will be ready for tonight.

“We are here to discuss our shares on the newly acquired Melton's properties which were purchased without any of the board members' knowledge,” A man who I recognized as the spokesman said.

“ It's not compulsory for you all to be aware of it,” I told him nonchalantly as I rested my back against the armchair and turned to look at him trying to unnerve him.

“But_______”

“ The chairman of the board was present when the document was being signed,” I told him, cutting him off. I still don't know where dad got all these money-liking individuals. I hate them so much. They are always giving me unnecessary stress.

“And about the shares? The lawyers will come up with percentages according to everyone rights and the money will be deposited in each of your accounts before the end of this week”

They all nodded with smiles on their faces. I was angry that they called me here just to complain about their money. They don't even do anything! All they do is sit at home and complain about money while someone else does the job.

“ If that's all, I would like to be excused,” I told them already on my feet as I made my way out of the conference room without waiting for their response. John followed behind with my briefcase.

“ Tell Mark to get the car ready ” I nodded at John who turned to walk out of the door with a smile on his face knowing what I meant?

I strolled to stand in front of my window as I picked up my phone to put a call through to Lilian, the phone rang but she wouldn't pick up. I hope she isn't annoyed with me as she is my last hope of making this work.

“ Hello!” Lilian called into the phone “ Sorry, I was busy trying to calm Joey down” Lilian answered. I couldn't help smiling as I heard Danny singing a lullaby to his son in the background. Sometimes, I wish Joey was mine but I hope Nina and I can make that work.

“ It's okay,” I told her, forcing my mind away from the straying thoughts. “ Listen, I need your help”

“ My help? Why?” Lilian answered, I could feel her breath hiked in her throat as she couldn't help being curious.

“ I want to propose to Nina. I need you to help bring her to the location, can you do that?” I asked Lillian as she shrieked in excitement. I had to cover my ear from her scream.

“ Sure. I will do that ” Lillian called into the phone. “I will make sure she comes. I know the right way to do that”

” Thank you, Lilian. You don't know how happy this made me. I will text you the address ” I told her and hung up without waiting for her reply.

I took my briefcase and went home to prepare for tonight