THE BILLIONAIRE'S CHOICE

CHAPTER 34

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Drake couldn't get himself. After what Arizona did last night, his brain became blank. He was looking for means to destroy Arizona and how he could become the next chairperson. He kept rolling on their matrimonial bed every second.

He couldn't take it anymore, he was sweating profusely and his room was suffocating him. He sat on his bed, he took the jug at the small table beside his bed. He carried the cup and he poured water into it. He gushed the water into his mouth and he just couldn't forget Arizona betrayal. He was frowning and his last hope was Philip.

Lilly woke up and she saw her husband sitting instead of sleeping. She strained her eyes and she tapped him at his back. He turned around and he frowned his face even more.

"Why are you still awake by this time?" Her eyes were still sleepy and she spoke softly. "This is 2:00am."

He frowned even more, he ignored her completely. He stood from his bed and he went out of the room without uttering a word.

He picked his phone from the pocket of his night cloth. Without wasting time, he dialed Philip number. It ranged for few seconds, and he picked.

"Hello sir."

"Any news about the secret fund?"

"All I know for now, is that Darien's secretary, Ivy, is with the fund."

"I have heard that a thousand times. You haven't told me how to achieve it from her."

"Like I have said before, I am hundred percent certain, she doesn't know she has the secret fund."

"I don't want you to guess, I need valuable information."

"If she knew about it, she would have used it against DDC a long time ago."

"I am paying you more than a million dollars! You keep guessing like you're not a professional. Don't forget, your boss told me you are the best spy in his team, and that was why I chose you."

"Yes sir!"

"Prove your worth. Bring better information and I will pay you twice the original amount."

"Yes sir!"

Drake hanged the phone and he was still frowning. The only Trump card for him was, the secret fund.

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Doris barged into Arizona house without knocking. She knew the pass code, so she didn't bother knocking. Arizona was eating ice cream and she was sitting on the couch.

Doris was boiling with anger and Arizona knew her anger was justified. Doris walked fast and she was panting heavily. She stood opposite her and she blocked her from watching the television.

"I knew you would come." She stared at her ice cream and she spoke softly. She took a bite from it, "hmm, delicious. Want some?"

She scooped the ice cream and she stretched it towards Doris. Doris became angrier. She took the spoon and threw it to the ground forcefully, she grabbed the ice cream and she swiped it to the ground.

Arizona looked at the ice cream and she sighed. She stared at Doris, she saw Doris was already boiling and she could explode at anytime.

"Your anger is justified. But can't you see it from my point of view?" Arizona shook her head and she wore a serious face.

"What do you mean?" Doris became calmer and she spoke softly.

"If you were in my shoes, will you have gone abroad and miss such an opportunity?" Arizona sounded more serious.

"We made a de..."

"Yes we did. But I can never forget you Doris. You were the only one who stood by me, how can I betray you?" Arizona sighed and she stood and stayed opposite Doris.

"What are y..." Arizona interrupted her again by covering her mouth.

She hugged Doris and she smiled a little.

"I promise you, you will get better opportunities when Darien become the chairperson." She convinced her. "And I will also make you a shareholder. This is your best friend promise."

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"Mr Darien has asked that you report to his office." Victor told Emily.

It had never happened. Darien had never called any of his staff members. It was because he never knew any of  them. Emily rose a brow and she stood from her sit. She left her computer on from her desk.

She knocked his door and he replied for her to come in. She entered inside and she saw him sitting on his sit. She walked to him and she sat at the chair opposite him.

"Do you know where Ivy is?" Darien asked and he sounded concerned. "I mean that, she didn't come to office today and she didn't leave a message."

"She didn't tell me anything but she was very upset after the party." She said.

Emily was confused. She was wondering why he was concerned about her.

"Oh ok. You may leave." He forced a smile.

She smiled a little and she stood from her sit. She turned around and she didn't know why but she wanted to tell him the real reason why Ivy didn't come.

"She is planning on quitting!" Emily turned to him and she forced herself to say it.

Darien widened his eyes at her words. He was panting and breathing heavily. He took his blue suit from his chair and he was about running out.

"Do you love her?" Darien paused and turned to Emily. "She cried after the party and she is madly in love with you."

Darien walked closer to Emily, he was still panting heavily.

"Yes! I am madly in love with her." He whispered to her.

He turned around and he ran out of his office. He ran to the elevator, people at the staff room were confused. He went to the first floor and he rushed out of the company. He went to the car park, he pressed his key and immediately he saw his car. He rushed into his car, he entered and he started driving.

He drove as fast as he could and he didn't know what he was doing. What he was thinking was how to reach Ivy as soon as possible.

He reached in front of Ivy's apartment after twenty minute. He got out of his car and he rushed to Ivy's house. He was at the door and he was still panting heavily. He was having doubt whether to open it.

Before he ranged the door bell, he saw Ivy coming out and she was well dressed. She was wearing a palazzo blue Jean trouser, a white designer crop top, a white canvas and she packed her hair in a bun.

"Darien." Her voice was soft.

Darien heart was beating fast and he only saw her lips. He dragged her by her waist, he leaned her body to be in contact with his body.

Ivy was very shocked and her heart started beating faster than normal. She was touching his chest with her hand and she looked up to see his face. She saw him panting and her eyes went to his lips.

He bent his head down. He lowered his lips against hers, he turned his face to the right and he squeezed her lips tightly. She closed her eyes she held his collar tightly. They both found themselves kissing each other.