Chapter 7: Maternal family

As he continued staring at her, the man clad in black entered the room and bowed ninety degrees. "Speak," Louis commanded, and it was only when that man started to speak. His words are so obsequious and polite. "Sir, Ms. Brina Parker has responded to the letter. She accepted the interview and her slot is fixed for tomorrow evening." As soon as Louis heard it, his lips curved up. I want her in our company. No matter what... She must get selected." Louis Cruz ordered. "Rest assured, sir. I will inform the HR department." The man clad in black politely answered. However, he continued to stare at the ground. "You can go now and inform Ben Cooper that I will be leaving in an hour. Also, I want my chopper ready by that time." Louis ordered, and the man bowed again before leaving the room. Louis still had his eyes on Brina, who was now standing on the dock with her luggage. Though she looked normal and composed, her eyes frequently drifted looking for Louis, the only man who crumbled the walls of her heart last night. Louis is no different. He is still wondering what she did to him. Never in his life had he felt this comfortable and excited to talk to another person... Especially a woman. Even the kiss they shared... That sweetness is still lingering on his lips, and he couldn’t help but feel like tasting those luscious lips again and again. Meanwhile, as if Brina is in sync with his thoughts, she smiled dreamily and skimmed her delicate fingers on her lips. Louis, of course, didn’t miss this pleasing sight. His eyes turned crescent, and his lips curved up into a smile. So, at least, their feelings are mutual. Unlike how she responded to Chris, she seems like she is feeling a similar infatuation towards him. Even that thought made him happy as he touched his lips. Why is this feeling more intense than the simple attraction? "What have you just done to me, Brina Parker... I want to kiss you right here, right now." Louis spoke to himself as he chuckled a little before he reluctantly went inside his room. The more he looked at her, the more he wanted to meet her. But this is not the right time yet. Meanwhile... Brina sighed as she couldn’t find the man from the previous night. She couldn’t deny that she was disappointed. It’s shocking even to herself. She swore not to be affected by any person to this extent, especially a man. But it seems like she has no control over this matter when it comes to Louis. As the cab she had booked arrived at the entrance, Brina looked back at the cruise and pursed her lips. "I hope we will meet again in L & E corporations." Brina Parker thought before getting into the cab. After a few hours of journey, Brina arrived at a mansion surrounded by a garden and fountains. The mansion looked magnificent and very luxurious. Many cars were stationed outside, and drivers were sitting workless and ideal... Waiting for their masters and misses. The maids, house staff, and security are busy with their work, but when Brina came inside, no one greeted her or acknowledged her. It is like they didn’t even notice her! However, Brina is already accustomed to this ’warm’ welcome from her maternal family. She usually prefers not to visit this house, but this time she didn’t have a choice but to come. Her grandmother is on her deathbed, and this would probably be the last time Brina could see her alive. And, she is not at all close to her maternal family except for her grandmother. So, she doesn’t even care what others think about her. Meanwhile... "Sister, you came!!!" Aoy, in this place, he ran to her as soon as he saw her in the foyer. Brina smiled and squatted down a little so he could hug her by her neck and peck her cheek. "I am here, aren’t I, you cheeky brat?" Brina ruffled his head affectionately. That boy just laughed and clung more to her neck, making Brina laugh. He is the next and only person she cares about here, after her grandmother. Meanwhile, her uncle, who is standing not too far, coughed a little angrily. He is telling his son to be obedient and come back. Except for her little cousin here, everyone hates her to their core. They always belittle her and humiliate her because her father is a mere employee of her maternal grandfather. Her mother, who was a socialite and businesswoman, fell in love with her father, who was a normal assistant. They eloped and got married, making everyone angry and feel humiliated by her mother’s disgraceful and dishonorable deed. However, it was only her grandmother who cared. After her mother’s death, Brina decided not to even enter this house. The strong dislike towards rich people and their absurd mentalities is one of many causes for this. She wishes for nothing but a simple life with a simple person who could give her a peaceful life and a loving family to cherish. She wanted nothing more than this. But, before she decides to step into this phase, she has many unfinished business to settle. Revenge to satiate her vengeful heart and to bring justice to the people who are no longer in this life. The first one on her hit list is none other than her maternal family. They took whatever belonged to her mother, and in turn, they badmouthed her. Her mother’s belongings and properties are written and promised to a charitable organization. After her mother’s death, it would have gone directly to the funds of this organization, but her evil uncle and grandfather are not letting it go. Many lives of many children with chronic diseases and heart diseases are now depending on these funds. So, Brina, although she is not interested in handling these people, had to step in. These people are unworthy of her time, but her mother’s dream would go in vain if she let these menial, power-greedy bastards confiscate her mother’s properties. As soon as she could get her mother’s properties back to the charitable foundation, she decided to leave this place and go somewhere else. Till then, she doesn’t want to get into any relationship, who knows what might happen.