Planned Baby novel Chapter 22

After the press conference regarding CIC’s credibility in getting the LHI Resort Project, our company was still a hot topic in the country. The only difference now is that all the write-ups were positive. Our credibility is now cleared, and our stocks tripled- the stocks will be considered at an all-time high, thanks to Nicholas Hearst and Ulysses Kade Escarrer.

“Ellie, the receptionist, called, and she told me that Mr. Ventura is in the lobby and he wanted to talk to you. I told her that you would not meet him, but Mr. Ventura insist on meeting you, and now he is making a scene in the lobby.” Luna reported to me.

I am not surprised by his sudden visit. I heard that his company is facing bankruptcy because of his scheme. When Ulie announced that they blocked listed RV, it was expected that it will be the end for Mr. Ventura’s company.

No one will want or even attempt to work with them. Working with them means that they are on Escarrer’s bad side. It will surely be hard for Mr. Ventura to survive. I pity the employees at his company because they will also suffer from what their boss did. 

I’m sure that he already went to Ulie to ask for mercy; knowing Ulie, he will not forgive him because he targeted not only me but our twins.

“I will go down and meet him, but kindly call the police for backup,” I instructed Luna.

“Copy. I will inform the receptionist now.” Luna said.

I went to the lobby to meet Mr. Ventura. As I reach the ground floor of the hall, I already hear Mr. Ventura’s voice.

“I will not leave this place until I talk to Ms. Cabello!” He threatened them.

I just shook my head. He looks desperate; who wouldn’t, right?

“Mr. Ventura,” I called him.

His eyes lit up when he saw me. He went to me, but the security stops him. They hold him so that he can’t move.

I went closer to him.

“Why do you want to talk to me?” I asked him.

“I want to apologize for what I did to you. I just felt betrayed when I found out about your child with Ms. Escarrer. I thought that you use your child for the project.” He said.

I smirked. “You should have asked Mr. Escarrer or me first before you plant all this. You ruined not just my name but my parent’s company. You even use my twins to ruin me just because of that project!” I said in a menacing voice.

He kneeled. “I know, I know I did something unforgivable. Please forgive me and help me to convince Mr. Escarrer to forgive me.”

“Why would I help you?” I asked coldly.

“Have mercy on me. I am already ruined. You already cleared your name. You also got Mr. Hearst and Mr. Escarrer as your investor. This whole situation turned favorable in you.” He said.

I raised my eyebrow. “So should I thank you for all this?” 

He shakes his head. “No... that’s not what I meant. I’m desperate right now. Please, Ms. Cabello... Please help me. You are my only hope.” He pleaded.

“Will you do that if I were in your place?” I asked him.

He did not answer.