The Billionaire's Secret Lover novel Chapter 85

It's been two weeks since we've come back from Greece and I can't say I didn't enjoy myself. It was the best moments of my life and I treasure them well.

Michael had also surprised me by giving me the best wedding gift I could ever ask for. I could still remember that day like yesterday, it was the day we came back from Greece...

I watched as Michael dressed up that morning, he looked so handsome in a navy blue suit with a white shirt.

I stood up sluggishly from the bed surprised to see him already dressed and ready for work. I still haven't decided where I wanted to work after the wedding, all I knew was that I won't be working at Pandora. That was Shane's business. For all I know, I don't like designing shoes.

“ Hey, Angel. Good morning” Michael called to me before coming over to peck me on the lips, haven't seen my reflection in the mirror where he stood knotting his tie.

“ Good morning, hope you slept well?” I replied, staring up into his handsome face.

He grinned as he bent to pick up his briefcase. He walked towards the door and paused. He turned to stare at me“ Go and take your bath. I'll be downstairs at the breakfast table waiting for you. Dress well” He winked at me before closing the door.

I sat gasping at him, surprised as to where we could be going this early morning. Is he planning to have me work at his company? But I don't know anything about hotels and stuff. I groaned in my head before forcing myself to go into the bathroom to shower.

Thirty minutes later we were in the car driving to God knows where with Mark at the wheel and John seated beside him. Michael and John were communicating about work-related stuff while I was left to chat with Lillian on my phone. I wanted badly to ask Michael where we were going but knowing him, he would never tell. All he has told me in the last one hour since our breakfast was that it's a surprise. Of course, I know it was a surprise but I'm dying here.

The car suddenly pulled to a stop in front of the Melton's Media house. I sat staring at the white glass building where I was sacked and every unpleasant memory came flooding through my brain.

“ Why are we here?” I turned to ask Michael who was already opening the door to get down from the car.

“ We'll see when we get inside” Was Michael responds to me as he held open the car door for me to get down. I sigh heavily as I get down from the car. I bent to smoothen out my grey mini skirt and orange chiffon top before turning to follow Michael into the office.

“ Good morning, Mr. Thompson” Everyone greeted Michael as soon as we stepped into the reception. I could see that they have all gathered here to welcome us but why? Surely Michael didn't bring me here to humiliate me, right? No, he can't do that. I trust him.

“ Good morning, everyone” Michael replied as he motioned to a man who stood at the foot of the stairs gazing at us. I recognized him immediately with his peppered red hair, Mr. Shawn Mendes walked up to us with his hands in his pocket. I smile up at him ever since he had first welcomed me into the Melton's Media House, I haven't seen him or heard from him.

“ Good morning, Mr. Thompson. I'm glad you could make it” He called to Michael before turning to shake his hands. He turned to look at everyone gathered in the hall, a flicker of sadness passed through his face before he masked it. I couldn't help wondering what could make him sad? Or did I just imagine that a while back?

“ Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to introduce you all to the new owner of Melton's Media, Mr. Thompson. He will be taking charge of everything starting from today” Mr. Shawn Mendes called to everyone in the hall. I was expecting them to be shocked but rather they stood with a smile clapping at the news.

I turned to watch Michael who was equally smiling at them. What's going on? Did Michael buy the Melton's properties because they had been arrested? No, Michael can't do that, Deborah will be so devastated.

“ Thank you, everyone. Actually, you know I don't know anything about running a Media company. I'm giving it as a gift to my beautiful wife, Nina Thompson. She's now the owner of Thompson's Media House. Thank you”

I gasped at Michael as soon as he finished his short speech and waved everyone back to their respective works after they had congratulated me“ Michael, you can't do this. I can't accept such a gift from you” I complain to him following him up the stairs to Mr. Melton's former office which I guess will belong to me if I did accept the gift

“ And why wouldn't you?” Michael paused at the top of the stairs and turned to stare at me, shocked that I was turning down a gift from him.

“ This is not right, you are abusing your power. Just because the Melton's are in the prison right now shouldn't give you the right to divide their properties and_____”

“ Point of correction, Nina. The Melton's had signed off their properties to me when they made the prenuptial agreement, and now they lose, so the properties all belong to me. Now, do you accept it?”

I pondered my head around this new information Michael had just told me. Does this mean if Michael had lost, all the Thompson's properties would have belonged to the Melton's. Woah! That was such a huge risk to take!! But can I really accept such gift “ Michael, I____”

“ Do you accept it, Nina? Yes or No” Michael asked me, cutting me off as he ushered me into the office. I gasped at the office which looked new, all the wallpapers had been replaced and it now had my name tag on the table.

“ Yes” I replied as I turned to smile at Michael, I hope I made the right decision. I hope this wouldn't infuriate Deborah the more when she finds out that I'm now running her company.

“ Good. Now, get to work. See you at home” Michael had kissed me lightly before stepping out of my office. I like the sound of that!!

“ Are you alright, Nina?”