Spoiled By My Ex’s Billionaire Uncle

“Oh my goodness, this can't be happening. Not right now,” Elaine paced around her office as she stared at her phone in shock. How can this be? “Ma'am, the news is everywhere. We can't stop it right now,” her secretary added. “This is false. Why… Why is this happening?” She threw her phone to the side as she clutched her hair in her hands. How all of a sudden the media is carrying false news about her? She doesn't even know how it came to be nor does she know anything relating to the news. Bully? That she was a big bully and oppressor who bullied her sister who works under her? That was exactly what the articles online said about her. They were saying that she bullied and ridiculed her younger sister till she tried to commit suicide. “Tell me, Beth. I wasn't that savage on Ria, was I? I mean, I didn't do what these people are accusing me of right? I was only trying to make her better.” “Ma'am, you only disciplined her. All of these are false. I'm sure there is another story to this.” Before she could reply, her phone started ringing on the couch which she had thrown it to. Seeing the caller ID, she immediately composed herself and cleared her throat before answering the call. “Hello and good day, Elaine Rock speaking.” “I don't think there is anything good about the day, Miss Rock. About our deal, I'd like to cancel. I sent a document to your mail. Please sign it,” a female voice rang from the other line. Elaine’s eyes widened. “Hmm. If this is about the rumor, be rest assured that it is false.” “My business is at stake here. I'm sorry. We can't continue. Please sign the document.” “Madam….” The line went off. Not even a second passed before another call came in. With shaky hands, she brought the phone to her face to see who was calling. Not her Model, please! “He…hello, Miss Tan.” “Miss Rock, I'm sorry but I can't continue working with you. I'd like to terminate our contract. I know we've been working together for the past months and are good friends, but I can't risk my career.” “You have to believe me, this isn't true. I'm going to clear my name very soon. “I’m really sorry. I sent a document. Do sign it.” Just like that, Elaine watched as her years of hard work go to drain as she kept receiving different phone calls to terminate their contracts until she could feel tears roll down her cheek. No one wants to do business with her anymore. Just this morning, she woke up energetic for the day’s work and the new fashion styles that she has come up with. She has to do something. She can't watch her hard work go to waste. She has to save her company. Right, Jimmy. He is in a position to help her. She needs him right now. Turning on her phone, she quickly dialed his number and placed the phone on her ears. He picked after the fourth ring. “What do you want now?” “Jim, I need you.” “Look, I have nothing to do with you. Why do you call now?” “Jim, the rumors are not true. You know me so well, love. You know that I can never do such a thing. I need you, please.” Their whole two years of dating, this was the first time that was asking him for something this desperately. Yes, she was prideful and independent to plead to a man for help this way but this was for the sake of her company. The one that she built herself. “I think it's high time that you stop calling me, Miss Rock. My fiancee isn't a fan of another girl calling or texting her man.” “Wh…what? Jim, it's me, Elaine. What are you talking about?” “I know and I told you to stop calling me. I have a fiancee.” Elaine laughed in disbelief. “You're joking, right? Jimmy, this isn't the time to be joking. I'm serious.” “That's your problem if you think I'm joking. For your information, I'm getting married tomorrow. You can attend if you want. Also, check the news if you're missing out.” Her eyes watered. “Jim, but we… we're dating.” She heard a roar of laughter from the other line. “Dating? Don't be so delusional. I can't date someone like you. You're not even up to my standard. I only used you to pass away time. Stop calling from hence.” Hearing the beeping sound indicating that the call was ended by Jim, Elaine dejectedly dropped her hands with the phone in it as tears gathered in her eyes. The rumors no longer matter, but her Jim? He can't be serious. He was Jim, her very own boyfriend. How could he say those hurtful things to her? Didn't they love each other? He told her that he loves her, right? She can't lose Jimmy. They had so many dreams together. Just, no. Elaine picked up her bag and ran out of her office with her secretary running after her. As she got to the last floor, Beth got to her first and managed to hold her hand. “Ma'am, you can't go outside now.” “Why? Ji… Jim, he.” “The reporters are outside. People are outside. You don't want to face their wrath, please don't go outside.” “I don't care.” Saying that, she pushed everyone aside and ran out of the building. She only realized that it was a wrong decision when something broke on her head. She stood rooted on the floor as her hand raised to touched her forehead only to see sticky substance. On the floor was the egg shell. Before she could say anything to the reporters who immediately, crowded her, raw eggs started coming her way, hitting her in different part of her body. All she wanted to do right now was scream at the top of her voice. “A murderer like you deserve no good.” “Ruin her dress.” “Murderer.” “Bully. How dare you cause your own sister to commit suicide.” “She deserves no good in this life.” Their words got to her like sharp knives and before she knew it, she was sobbing hard and trying to protect her face from being hit by the sticky eggs. Their abuse continued until all of a sudden, she felt them stop. Everywhere grew silent as a thick blanket wrapped around her from head to below her knees and strong hands held her close.