I wait patiently with my grandma and Dorothy who dropped by a few minutes ago. Liam informs me that they are finally here and I rush to the door.
The car pulls up. Mary gets out with Alessia followed by Ross who has Amara. Adam stands there awkwardly and I hug all of them.
"Thank you for keeping my daughters safe," I say as I hold Amara in my arms.
"We would do it all over again. We are family, ain't we? " Adam speaks up and I nod.
" We are family. And family sticks together." Ross says and a smile graces my lips.
"I'm sure you are all tired, let me show you all to your rooms," I say leading then upstairs. After I have shown everyone their rooms, I go straight to my bedroom where Dorothy and grandma are with my babies.
"I'm glad they are safe," Grandma says.
"I'm glad too. How about you two get some rest, tomorrow will be a busy day. " Dorothy says and grandma nods.
Tomorrow we are holding a wake for grandpa since grandma wants to eat him to rest as soon as possible, probably the day after tomorrow.
"Goodnight Grandma. Dorothy." I say changing the kids diapers.
They both exit my room and I let out a shaky breath. Once the kids are dressed, I lay them in my bed and decide to take a shower. A quick one. Minutes later I dry myself and put on warm pajamas.
I settle on the right side of the bed, switching off the lamp the room goes dark. I try to find some sleep but none comes my way and I decide to just take my mind off things and do some work.
Turning on my laptop, I find several emails from the company associates and works. Replying to the emails one by one I come across one from my grandpa.
In it are police files of a missing woman by the name Samantha Martin who was found dead, turns out she was Alexander's PA. My mind tries to make sense of why my grandpa would send me something like that. My tummy decides it's time to rumble and I realize I haven't eaten anything since breakfast. Going downstairs into the kitchen, I find a covered plate of brown rice with chicken wings. I put it in the oven. I don't notice Liam walking into the kitchen until he's right next to me.
"My men got them. They are in the safe house. What do you want us to do with them since they don't want to talk? " Liam asks and I look at him, a smirk on my lips.
"Do whatever it takes to get them to talk. I don't care how. While you at it, ask Ross to help. I'm sure he's dying to get his hands on someone. " I say and he nods chuckling before leaving.
I eat in silence, once I'm done I wash the dirty plate. I walk to my room afterward to find the twins still asleep. Getting into the covers, my eyes flutter close.
I wake up to the sound of giggling and movements on the bed. I open my eyes lazily to find the twins looking at me.
"Goodmorning you two. Now, what are you up to?" I ask playing before tickling them. They let out loud giggles making me join them. Mary comes to my room to tell me that Dorothy and grandma are waiting for me.
I take a quick shower and brush my teeth. Putting on my black sleeveless dress with black heels. I don't bother putting on any makeup, settling on just lip gloss. I put my locks in a tight high bun leaving it to fall on my sides. I put on my pearl earrings, which my grandpa got me during my birthday.
Once I'm done I kiss my kids and leaving Mary to feed and dress them for the wake. I walk downstairs, looking at the maids busy decorating the place.
Walking to the dining room, I find grandma and Dorothy talking. I take a seat.
"Kaylee, you have a meeting with the board. Early in the morning, Being the new CEO to Smith Co-op." Dorothy says and I feel my body sag. Grandpa had gone even before he had picked the temporary CEO, leaving me as the permanent CEO.
" I know I'll have to deal with them, but is it necessary for us to do that tomorrow? It's going to be grandpa's funeral. I don't think I can make it to the meeting." I say and Dorothy nods.
" How about the day after tomorrow? They are putting a lot of pressure on me." Dorothy suggests.
" Alright. " I say as she goes on and on about the lawyer wanting to meet all of us to read grandpa's will. We go to the Mansion study, followed by the lawyer, Mr. Archibald.
Taking a seat behind grandpa's desk, he takes out files from his briefcase. He puts on his glasses before clearing his throat.
"Firstly I'd like to send my condolences to you, his family. Smith Richardson left me his final will. His conditions were to read this will immediately after his death and to have the three of you present..." Mr. Archibald goes on.
Grandpa had left all his properties in my name, the condos, the cars, the yacht. Everything. The company.
Grandma isn't phased at all and I think it's because she already knew. Mr. Archibald exits the room leaving me, Dorothy, and grandma alone.
" That was expected. Mr. Smith loved you and your daughters so much." Dorothy says and a smile comes to my face.
Grandma hugs me one more time before leaving the room with Dorothy. After taking deep breaths I follow suit. Judging by the voices, I'm sure people have started arriving. Seeing Mia and Ryan with their baby Ethan. They say their condolences before Hazel, Colin, Alexander, and Amelia join in.
We talk a bit more, making a point to glance at Amelia once in a while to see her staring at me. Something different at the way she looks at me.
Deciding to shake it off, I excuse myself to meet Grandpa's friends who had been acquainted with for the past months.
Grandma calls me over to where they are standing with the Senator. Of course, he would come knowing he knew grandpa from the days they were in the army.
"Kaylee, good to see you. My condolences." The Senator, Mr. Samson. He pulls me into a hug.
We continue to talk some more before Liam calls me to the side, telling me they got information out of Dawn and her men. Thanks to Ross. I don't even bother asking how he did it, cause truth be told. I didn't care. Someone killed my grandpa in cold blood, they deserve nothing less.
Walking to the security office, Leo is busy with the computers. Roger is looking after Mary and the kids. So it's just us.
"You won't believe what they told us,", Liam says looking at me.
" What did they say, Liam?" I ask.
" That she is in love with Connor. Turns out Connor put her up to kidnap your kids so you could drop the case your grandpa filed against them." Liam says sighing.
" I'm guessing that's not all?" I ask.
" According to one of Dawn's men, Connor is having an alliance with some lady. Mr. Smith found out, and he got killed." Liam says.
" Oh, God.."
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