Blood 14

Chapter 14 Maple Group Takeover 

Donald’s Pov 

The following day I woke up with a clear mind. Lily was also in a good mood as she dressed up in her finest red business suit and smiled at me. 

“We need to look like a united front today, love, power couple,” she said. 

I nodded, “Yes, you’re correct, my dear.” 

I got dressed and we stepped outside. Henry decided he would meet us there however when we got downstairs he was already there. 

‘Father, you’re here,” Lily said in a surprised voice. 

‘Hello, Henry,” I nodded at him. 

‘I got here as soon as I could. The bloggers have started another news. They had seen Lily coming out of the ultrasound room yesterday and now they’re trying to shame my little girl,’ Henry said. 

opened my phone and saw the news headlines. The bloggers were talking about Lily being an ndecent girl and asking who was responsible. Some were even hinting that she had tried to kill her cousin so she could have her husband. 

ily started crying immediately and I hugged her. Damn these paparazzi and bloggers! 

What’s going to happen now?” Lily cried, “How could they do this to me? All I’ve wanted is for Kira to be happy.” 

Don’t let this hurt you, love,” I consoled her then turned to Henry, “Is this going to ruin ou chances today?” 

Henry smiled, “Quite the opposite. I’ve contacted our PR team to take care of it. This will only show a united front that you intend to merge with Maple Group and marry my daughter.” 

But what about Kira?” I asked, “The public will wonder why she’s barely disappeared and now I’m getting married to Lily.” 

Not if we paint a picture that she was unfaithful to you during marriage and show your divorce agreement,” Henry said. 

wanted to protest about it but I shrugged, all I cared about was getting Maple Group. 

Alright, go ahead,” I agreed. 

We drove to the company and arrived at Maple Group. The board members were already waiting 

or us. 

‘I can’t believe we’re here again after what happened last time!” one of the board members snapped, 

‘Calm down, we all want this company to be successful. I’m not going to let my late brother’s company run into the ground,” Henry said. 

“What again is this? You have a pending criminal investigation, Henry, we can’t let you take over this company,” another person said. 

Henry nodded, “I understand that which is why I’m not here to take over any company. I only 

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wish to introduce Donald Reeds, he’s the one who asked to come here.” 

I stepped in front of the board members. Most of them probably didn’t know me but my surname was enough to get them hooked. 

‘I want to merge Maple Group with Reeds Enterprises. I have a project that will launch and generate millions of dollars in one week which will be beneficial to Maple Group especially after all the scandals,” I stated. 

The board members stared amongst themselves and nodded. They knew it was a sweet deal although no one knew I had nothing to offer. 

What do you want in return for this investment?” one of the board members asked. 

I want Lily, my fianceé to be the new CEO of this company so she can take it to a greater eight,” I answered. 

The board members exchanged troubled looks before one of them dared speak up. 

We understand you’re married to Kira Maple, how can Lily be your fianceé?” he asked. 

Henry turned on the television before I had time to reply and right there on the screen were the ews headlines. 

Kira Maples, formerly known as Kira Reeds, cheated on Her Ex-Husband, Donald Reeds while 

narried to him. 

The news reporter went further to discuss and present evidence that Kira had been unfaithful nd also showed evidence of the divorce agreement stating that our marriage was over. 

Does this answer your question?” Henry asked. 

Some of the board members looked undecided but the majority nodded. 

We can’t look a gift horse in the mouth. Partnering with Reeds Enterprise will do a lot in estoring Maple Group’s image after all the scandals that have happened,” one of them said. 

Then it’s settled, Lily will become the new CEO,” I beamed. 

ily smiled as she walked up to stand beside me, “I’m so honored. I will do my best to make veryone proud.” 

The paperwork was signed and Maple Group had a new CEO. Finally, all my plans were coming ogether. 

1 I guess congratulations are in order then,” a cold voice said outside the door. 

turned to see Kira standing in front of the doorway, a cruel smile playing on her lips. 

Kira,” her name escaped my lips like a ghostly whisper before I could stop myself just as the vine glass in my hand slipped and shattered. 

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