Marriage contract with a City Mogul

Getting set.

James left home earlier to meet with the company's secret agent at his secret base. They are three in number; one is a cleaner, the second is a clerk and the third is a delivery driver. They supervise and get information that can develop or sabotage the company.

They report directly to Pa. Andrew, he took the initiative to do that after the demise of his son and his wife. That was how he got to know that his late son's car was tampered with and he got other evidence of those involved.

James met the trio at his secret base, he greeted them and they responded. They were able to present some evidence of misappropriation of funds, abuse of some label artists, and some other crimes. An envelope was given to James, he in turn checked what was inside. It turns out to be shredded paper that has been cellotaped together.

"You might find that information useful and some of the activities of your Uncle are suspicious."

"I want to appreciate your commitment so far and I need it more now more than ever and I promised to do the needful to encourage you. As for my Uncle, I will keep tabs on him."

He gave them a package each and they left for their different places. He remained in the base to inspect some of the arms and also watch his personnel train. He later called the housekeeper to check up on his wife.

"She has already left for work, Young Master."

"Did she eat before leaving?"

"No, she packed it along to work."

"Ok, later." He had purposely placed her in his mansion to take care of his wife. She was like a mother to him, she had been their housekeeper since he was a child.

He headed for his grandparents' mansion, and as he was about to enter the compound, he sighted his Uncle leaving. He drove in, the workers greeted him in unison. He met his grandmother and greeted her. She asked how she was faring, and she answered fine. She told him where the grandfather was, and he headed to the study room.

The grandfather sighted him and welcomed him.

"Your Uncle just left not quite long."

"I saw him while I was coming in too."

"How are you faring?"

"Am good. Your Uncle seems suspicious about your homecoming, he keeps asking when I am handing over the company. Giving reasons why I need to rest now and let him take over." James brought out the envelope and gave it to his grandfather.

He went through the documents and could see some abnormality in the funds transfer, transfer was continually made to an enterprise.

"Let's investigate this enterprise."

"My men are already on it, I met the trio this morning and they gave me these documents. There is a document about a petition on the abuse of some of the label artists at a club. I have assigned people to look into that already."

"That's good and quite timely, let's get the outcome from the investigation before the next shareholders meeting. It will give us a hand above necessary opposition that might arise. How's my daughter-in-law?"

"She is fine and Ms. Gloria is taking care of her as well, thanks for sending her over."

Meanwhile, Mr. Matt is already assuming himself as the next President of the most prestigious entertainment industry. He is meeting with some shareholders, seeking support from them and in turn promising them juicy reimbursement while bribing some into supporting him.

Joy got a call from the doctor, so she left directly for the hospital. "I called to inform you that we have gotten a donor for your father. So the operation will commence immediately after the organ is available."

Joy was very happy, she decided to check on her father before going home. It was getting dark and James was already heading home when he got a missed call from Ms. Gloria that his wife had yet to return home.

His resolve changed immediately, he dialed her number. She was not picking up, he used the tracker on her phone to locate her whereabouts. Joy was still talking to her unconscious father, unaware that her phone was ringing and someone was already getting mad at her.

She was done and about to call the driver, when she saw missed calls and it was from James. She called back immediately to hear an angry voice asking where she was.

"I'm at the hospital."

"Come down now."

She came down to meet James leaning on his car, looking agitated.

"You will not be leaving the house from today and that's final."

Joy tried defending herself but she was shut off immediately. They got into the car and zoomed off, not minding the speed and the person beside him. They got home and were greeted by the workers but both of them seemed not to be in the mood.

They got in the house and he instructed Ms. Gloria not to allow his wife to leave the house for anywhere unless he said so. Joy wanted to talk but all she could do was cry. She left for her room immediately and banged the door.

She lies on her bed still and cries like a baby. Thinking how life has so much dealt with her, she wants to be free of all these and pleasing herself for once. James came down for dinner, but he did not see Joy. He sent the housekeeper to go and call her, but she refused to open the door or come down.

James wanted to go and call her himself when Ms. Gloria stopped him to give her time. She has never seen him care for someone like that. He became conflicted, he ate little out of the meal. He went back to his room, thinking about how to resolve the conflict at her hand. He didn't even listen to what she wanted to say.

Joy could not hold it again she had to voice out to her friend, and she beeped at her. Thank God she was online. She sent her crying emoji, and her friend videoed her immediately.

"What happened, talk to me."

"James berates me and it didn't go well with me. So I decided to cry."

"What did you do to him?"

"Imagine, is that the first question you are supposed to ask? Are you on my side or his side?"

"Sorry, he looks like he is a gentleman while you like the offender. Spill it out now."

"I stayed out late. I did not inform him and he was already getting worried. He tried my number, but I wasn't picking."

"I knew it, people like him don't get angry easily."

"The bone of contention is, I have been instructed not to go out until he says so. Who did he think he was?"

"He is your husband, whether you like it or not. He is responsible for your safety and sound health. Abide by his rules, he won't get angry with you. Is that taken?"

"I heard you."

"That's good. He is quite possessive though but I still love him." Joy cut the call next because her friend would not hesitate to start pulling her legs now. She skipped dinner tonight, thank God she had taken a late-night snack when she got to the hospital. Before she knew it, she had slept off because she had a stressful day.

On the other hand, someone was contemplating on sending a message to her or not. He did not like her going to bed without dinner, he had been taught that food is life. He lets her off anyway and hopes she will be fine.