The missing billionaire [he went missing on his wedding day]

Chapter 1. Ivan “How the hell did you open my car?” Ivan narrowed his eyes. There was no response . “Here’s the cash, you get the rest when the job’s done”. Ivan handed him the parcel. “Am I still carrying it out at the wedding?” Smith tucked the car lock hacker into his pockets. His eyes holding a mixture of anger and desperation. “Yes” ”You’re a crazy man” “Just get the job done!” Ivan said, igniting his engine. Smith slams the door and leaves. John, Ivan’s younger brother, is set to have his wedding in a few days. Ivan's plan is to eliminate him before the big day, as the full rights to the renowned Grayson’s Pharmaceuticals in New York City, USA, owned by the illustrious Grayson family, would be handed over to John on his wedding day. Ivan cannot tolerate the thought of his younger brother inheriting such immense wealth. The well-known Grayson’s Pharmaceuticals was previously managed by Mr. Grayson Kings, the father of John and Ivan, before he passed away. During his tenure, he frequently encouraged his sons to join him in the family business. While John viewed it as a golden opportunity, Ivan detested the idea, and both were still in college at that time. After Ivan's graduation, his father appointed him to a significant role in the company. However, Ivan displayed minimal interest, often skipping work, arriving late, or taking advantage of his father's business for personal gain. Despite juggling school responsibilities, John actively contributed to various activities in the pharmacy. Surprisingly, his father never officially granted him a position. The general assumption was that Mr. Kings intended to pass the business to his firstborn son, Ivan. However, on his deathbed, he confided the true details to his wife. Maya. Today’s the engagement party and the bride Maya is in her room, getting ready. Maya’s outfit is a total game-changer. The dress, in a shade of electric blue, perfectly hugs her curves, having these mega-reveal slits by the side that add beauty to the dress and makes Maya look like a million bucks. Her make-up blends perfectly with her dark skin tone, accentuating her natural beauty. She’s putting on a frontal wig that perfectly hugs her face and her edges are well seated on the sides. "Aw, Ellie, it's the same as yours," Maya grinned at Ellie’s reflection. She’s sitting in front of a mirror. "Yeah, I had it made specially for you." "It's beautiful, thank you.” "No, thank you for standing by me all these years," Ellie reached out to squeeze Maya's hand gently. "We stood by each other," Ellie’s voice choked with emotions. "No, if not for you, I wouldn't have accomplished most of the things I've done in life." "You want me to cry and spoil this makeup.” Ellie smiled warmly, gashes welling up in her eyes. "Maya, we're a team, always have been. Don’t just forget this whole friendship thing when you get married.” “Neverrrr” “Good…you look so beautiful” Ellie said in between giggles. Making gestures with her fingers, Maya says “and you too...just a little.” “You can’t be serious”, Ellie cracked up. Ivan got back, his wife Catherine was busy on her makeup. She too, was preparing for the big engagement party. She had this heavy eyeliner on, dark eyeshadows, deep or red lipstick, contoured cheekbones, and well-groomed eyebrows. It contrasts sharply with anyone's normal makeup. It made her bear resemblance to Cinderella's stepmother. Catherine shot a gaze at Ivan Through his reflection on the mirror. “Is it done?” “Yes my love” he caressed her hair in his hands while Folding his lips. “Soon you’ll be King” “And you’ll be my Queen” Catherine tossed her hair to the other side and gestured for him to kiss her neck. He kisses her, kisses her again and again till her lower neck, she smiles in pleasure and bites her lower lip. Maya and Ellie are ready and they move downstairs. The guests are seated at different corners of the big event center of the hotel. Some are still walking in. One could tell that millions and millions of dollars were used to set up this beautiful enterprise. The hall was well designed for the event, the chandeliers, gives the hall a warm glow, the walls are designed in floor to ceiling draperies in rich regal colors adorned in ethereal patterns that seems to shift and come to life. Oversized golden mirrors hang throughout the hall. The guests are seated in groups of round tables. The tables too are made of gold, showing reflections, almost like one can see the future through it. The hall is heaven. The wedding is only for allowed entry guests. The media are in attendance too, filming and taking records of every single thing happening, from the outside as people walk into the hall, they are everywhere. Maya’s phone keeps buzzing, she continuously rejects the calls, Ellie noticed her mood. “Who’s that?” Ellie creased her brows. “It’s Derick, he won’t stop calling.” Maya's voice heavy as though words were struggling to break free. “No, no, no blacklist him.” “I’ve tried but he keeps calling with different numbers.” Maya said feeling flustered. Derick is Maya’s Ex, They’ve both known each other for a very long time before John came into the picture. Derick and Maya were madly in love, in fact they were married the only difference is that the big event had not been carried out. Days without her felt empty and lacking. Maya got her first ride from him, he was so obsessed. Well, things took another turn when Maya’s dad took a loan from Grayson’s pharmaceuticals managed by John and couldn’t pay back. John asked that Maya be used to repay the debt by becoming his wife. “Hey baby.” A 6’4 brown -skinned guy who seems to be in his early thirties walks in on their conversation. His blonde hair was perfectly cut and styled, his face clean shaven. Broad thick shoulders, biceps like bulging hams. The stones on his suit jacket, a rich navy green fabric perfectly tailored to his broad shoulders and trim waist caught the lights in the hall with a brilliant bullet-like glow, looking like tiny stars. It made him look powerful. It was John, Maya’s fiancée, Ivan’s younger brother. He just arrived from the press meeting he had with the company staffs, and is just in time before the party kicks off. Maya immediately drifted her head to the direction of the voice, she raises her head and swallows. “Hi babe.” He pecks her and she returns it. “How was the meeting?” Maya asked. She seemed to be under some kind of tension. John was running his gaze at his soon to be wife as if trying to spot something. “It was greeeaaaat, oh hi Ellie,” “Hi John” Ellie says with a grin, she’s standing within earshot from them.“ John holds Maya by the hand still accessing her “Thought we spoke about this dress?” “I tried the other one out, I felt this is better”. “Well I don’t think so” He says with a mischievous smile. “C'monnn John, this dress is per-fec-ttt.” Ellie rolled her eyes. John ignores her. Another guy walks in on their conversation. He’s putting on a double breasted suit, brown skinned, he’s shoulders are broad, with seductive blue eyes, a well defined chin, golden blonde hair, full lips. He has the most amazing smile, incredibly sexy. He is John’s best friend and also his best man for the wedding. Ronald cup shapes his hands and announces.“Th-e gr-oo-m is i-n the ho-u-ssse.” He shook hands with John. Ellie blushes from the position she stands, tilts her head slightly and shoots a glare at him. “Now, I have just seven hundred and twenty seven things to worry about.” Ronald cracks up. “That’s why I chose the best man to be my best man” “Let just hope He lives up to that expectation.” Ronald wiggles the shades on this eyes with a grin and they both laugh. “Now if you’d excuse me, I have to borrow the best woman to go sort out some schedules.” He leans back to where Ellie is standing holds her hand and they both walk out leaving John and Maya. John holds Maya by the hands and they take a little walk, not too far from where they stood he looks at her in the eyes, in between his teeth he says “change the dress.”