Arrange Marriage To A Billionaire

"Look, who came !"

Landon's P.O.V

After meeting Evelyn, I feel relaxed. I've told her everything I had to. Every word was a description of her cheap character. If she thought that by seeing her crying, I would fall at her feet and ask for forgiveness, well then I would say she still doesn't know the real Landon Mckendrick. The ruthless Mckendrick as people say, I smiled lopsidedly. People are only there to judge you when they do not even have the tiniest clue of what you've been through. People, who are only there in your good times but not in your bad ones.

If you want to be successful, you must be willing to walk alone. And I did that my entire life. My entire life.

Since childhood I've been on own. No one tried to help that ugly, chubby child when he needed help. Not even his parents, I thought bitterly. His parents, huh ? They were too busy solving their own problems than looking after me. I still remember, I hardly saw my dad and my mom was always in distress. There wasn't too much talk inside the house. As if no one liked to talk. Even after that, mom spent most of her time with me but that didn't mean that she was always physically with me. When I came home after school, she'll make me something to eat and then she'll make me do my homework, even help me sometimes. That's it. No loving talk between mother and son and no affectionate or cuddly hugs. Not even a gentle touch. I was outright ignored.

After some months, I was sent to boarding school. To be honest, it was no different from 'home'. I was always in a corner while other kids would laugh, play and talk. But then rejection came from there too. No one wanted to be friends with me. That ugly, chubby and clumsy child was rejected once again. No one was interested in me. I cried for days sitting in a dark corner. Then one day, I decided to get my revenge but not by hurting anyone physically. By changing myself. By becoming someone they wanted to be. The ruthless Mckendrick was born the next day. I studied hard and excelled in every subjects leaving others dumbfounded. I didn't go back home in the holidays like others would impatiently wait to go. Sometimes I would be the only one student left in the boarding school. I used this opportunity to study again and whenever mom would call, I'll either ignore it or would talk to her just for a few minutes.

At the age of 18, I left boarding school and went to Harvard University. I had taken up courses of Accounting, Business & Management which took me 6 years to complete. In Harvard, no one had the courage to reject or ignore me. At that time I already had my eight packs. I already had my lean and athletic body. To addition of my 'angel'- like face, I was the most handsome, charming and hottest guy in the whole university. The girls would always try to get my attention and the boys would envy me. During my stay there, I had a very good reputation with all the girls I dated.

At 24, when I left Harvard, I had a dream. A dream that I'm only a few steps to go in order to achieve it, fulfill it. I could easily have achieved it but then came a hurdle. Evelyn Nolan. The supermodel.

Suddenly, there's a knock at my door.

"May I come in sir ?" asked my assistant, Mrs Anna Anthony. I directed my attention to her leaving all the bitter memories aside. Anna was currently in her early fifties and still is as efficient, hardworking and capable assistant. She has more experience than me in business and has been a very good adviser.

"How many times do I have to repeat that you should call me Landon and not sir or boss, Anna ?" I sighed.

" Sorry si- Landon. Umm, your father wanted you to have a look on this file and to check the database of the last four years. He wanted to know your best opinion on the auction of the Burgundy Palace that is going to take place next week." She said while arranging my files in order. She looked exhausted.

" It's already six o'clock Anna. You must go home otherwise your husband will come here complaining that I'm spending too much time with his wife than he is." I advised, trying to cheer her up. Well, I'm not so rude with my employees working around with me.

"Oh no Landon." Anna said, putting her hand on her stomach to stifle her laugh. "David is not like that at all. When I'll come home, he would ask me if I wanted something to drink. He would take my bag, make me sit and tell me to relax. Dinner was always ready by the time I come home. He is still the same man I had fallen in love thirty years ago. It was love at first sight, you know. When I saw him the first time, I knew that this was the man I'm going to spend my life with." She said, smiling and I couldn't help but smile too. Her husband, David had had an accident five years ago and could not work anymore as he became handicapped. The lower part of his body was paralyzed. The couple didn't have a child of their own as Anna could not conceive but they had adopted two pairs of twins. One pair was caucasian and the other was of African origin. David always say "A family of six people is a family full of happiness."

"Before I forget, I need to tell you that your mother requested you to come home for dinner. Your father has already left a few minutes ago. Now, may I take your leave ?" She asked sweetly and I nodded.

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I got back to my apartment thirty minutes ago and now I'm finished dressing up. I've changed into a pair of brown casual chinos, a pale blue shirt and a pair of brown classic high tops. I took my wallet and keys with me, then I quickly brushed my hair. It was easier to brush my hair as I've had cut my hair in a pompadour hairstyle. I quickly checked my Rolex watch. 7 00 pm.

By 7 30, I reached at my parents' house. Mom opened the door a few seconds later after I rang the bell. "Hello son. I'm so glad you came." said mom, hugging me tightly. "How are you doing, Landon ? I missed you so much. You should come around more often to visit us." She advised me, looking at me with pleading eyes. She then touched my cheek gently as if I was very fragile. A touch that I was not accustomed to though. She looked into my eyes as if she was searching something into it and I looked back at her not knowing what to do next.

"Come inside Landon." She smiled but still she couldn't hide her disappointment. I could hear laughter in the house.

Soon Nathan, my younger brother came and gave me a hug. "Hey big bro ! So, finally you came, huh." He patted my shoulder. Oh, I forgot to mention the small detail that when I was in the boarding school, my parents had resolved all their unknown isssues and after some time, mom got pregnant with Nathan. He was a cheerful guy. And I really liked the fact that he didn't go through of what I had to when I was at his age. He's already 20 years now. He also inherited the handsomeness of the Mckendricks. Deep blue eyes like me. Well not exactly like me, mine was piercing and deeper and his was kinder. Black hair like the Mckendricks. He was kind and gentle and me, ruthless, arrogant and selfish. Nathan was very different from me. He had the power of changing a boring ambiance into a rocking and enjoyable one with only his presence. Needless to say that everyone loved and admired his personality, including myself.

"Yeah I finally came. I didn't have too much work at the office today. How are you doing, Nate ?" I thrusted my hands in my pockets.

"How can a brother be doing when his big brother has betrayed him ? How could you do that to me bro? Why did you hide it from me ?" Nathan accused me while we are walking our way to the dining room.

"What have I done Nate ? What did I hide from you ?" I asked confusingly.

"You hide this from me" said Nathan, pointing towards a person in the dining room. A silhouette standing just a few metres away from me.

She turned and looked at us. Our gaze met. She was here. I could feel anger boiling inside of me and I clenched my fists tightly trying not to blow out some steam. What is she up to now ?