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Chapter 17

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1 year later.

BRANDON TATE

"Congratulations Mr.Tate! It's a pleasure to be here. I'm proud of you son." Mr.Dawson, an old associate of my parents grins at me.

I give my patent half hearted smile that I always give on events such as these "Thanks Mr.Dawson. I sure hope Le Miele Jewelleries will do as good as the ADC Foundation if not better." causing him to chuckle.

In business, a bit of flattery is of no harm. Not when there is a professional gain involved.

After talking to him for a while, I excuse myself and walk towards where my friends are, taking a flute of champagne from a passing waiter on my way.

My eyes dart around. John, my assistant, has done well. The arrangements of my new business launch are amazing.

My very first venture.
Le Miele Jewellery.

The theme is golden and a few gemstone colors here and there, but predominantly golden. Just like the inspiration. Golden like liquid honey.

I smile. I was happy with the name Titus Jewelleries for this business before, but from the moment my princess came into my life, everything changed.

I still remember her flushed face when I told her I'll change the name of my first company to Le Miele from Titus in her honour. She gaped at me and then she blushed looking embarrassed, almost as if she didn't feel worthy enough.

I punished her hard that night. That was 8 months ago. God that was hot. She never doubted herself again.

I look over at my friends, we're all done with our masters. Mike and Tanya are engaged. Sky is going strong with Elizi. The other guys looking smug with their dates. All have either inherited or are placed in big companies.

"Hi Brandon Tate right? I'm Alicia Henson. Congrats on LMJ." I turn to see a redhead looking at me seductively.

I shake hands with her and nod "Thanks Ms. Henson." I reply curtly.

"So why is such a hot and rich man alone tonight I'm sure I can keep you company." she smirked.

I smirked back "My girlfriend will be arriving any time now, so with all due respect. No thank you."

She raised a brow "She's not here is she? We can spend some time together... you know." she grinned wolfishly.

Are you kidding me?

I know her type. Leave me the fück alone bítch.

"Care to dance? As you can see i'm feeling pretty lonely tonight." she purred at my lack of response, dragging her finger on my arm.

"No thank you... again. My friend Kevin Smith is pretty lonely tonight too... Hey Kev!" I called him before she could stop me.

He reached us and I patted his shoulder "Kevin this is... I'm sorry what's your name?" She looked insulted "I am Alicia Henson!"

What? Am I supposed to know that?

I turn to Kev who looks like he would jump on her bones any time now. "Right. Kevin this is Ms. Henson. Ms. Henson, this is Kevin Smith. He's rich, alone and... interested." I looked at her with a sardonic smile making her look embarrassed.

I looked at my watch. 7:40pm.

Where are you princess?

I remove my phone and dial her number. I hear a ringing tone, but she's not picking up.