HIS DIVORCED WIFE IS HIS NEW BOSS

CHAPTER 13

TRISHA'S POV

“He's the wrong man Grandpa.” my head dropped in disappointment.

I had been having recurring nightmares of the accident. I had finally decided to come see the face of the man that had caused it.

“What do you mean? The police had found him riding the vehicle which you had described. So how can he be the wrong guy?”Grandpa inquired.

“He isn't the one. I didn't get to see his face clearly but I'm definitely sure that the man in police custody isn't the man who did it.”

“Okay, I believe you. But not to worry, we are going to catch the real culprit soon,”Grandpa said as he heaved a sigh filled with worry.

I couldn't explain how I felt at the police station when I realized the wrong culprit was arrested. I had wanted to smack him hard on his face repeatedly and gaze at his blood filled face.Even if I hadn't gotten a clear view of his face, the man at the SUV that evening was way younger than the man who was held right now in police custody.

“I know what to do,”he said as he pulled his phone from his pocket and dialed a number.

“Hello Mrs Harley, we are going to be hosting an announcement event this weekend. Get across to the Event management department to start planning for the event.” The call ended.

It was at that moment my brain registered what had just happened.

“No No No Grandpa. You have to cancel it. I don't want it,”I said as I shook my head abruptly not wanting to be in the limelight.

As he looked at me, I could see that stern look he had always carried back then which was directed at the members of the Carter family, now directed at me.

“And what? Risk another attempted murder on you and philia?”I shook my head, not liking the idea of that.

“This is the only way. Once this announcement event is held, everyone will know that you're not only under the protection of the Carter's, but also the CEO of the CARTER GROUP. Whoever messes with you will know that they've messed with the CARTER'S,”he said as he placed his hands on my shoulder and gave me a reassuring smile.

“You don't have to worry about anything okay?” He continued. I knew he could see my fears and worries, the reason why I didn't want to be announced to the public. But I believe him to always be Hero and my comfort.

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“Good evening ladies and gentlemen. You're most welcome tonight. Join me with an applause as we welcome the Chairman of the CARTER GROUP,”one of the managers said as he handed the Mic over to Grandpa Carter.

“I believe you guys are all wondering why the CARTER GROUP decided to host an announcement event. Without wasting much time, ladies and Gentlemen, CARTER GROUP proudly announces Trisha Jones as its new Chief Executive Officer.”

Loud gaps could be heard from the crowd as Grandpa Carter beckoned on me to come on stage. I couldn't help but feel a heavy thump on my chest as I stared at the faces of the people present. My legs shook as I walked further. I had missed a step and was about to fall when he held me in a solid manner and flashed me a smile, Indicating“Be brave my dear,you've got nothing to fear.”

And with that I regained composure, as I began walking gracefully with the lights shining directing on me and the cameras flashing brightly.

As I stood up on stage to address the crowd, my eyes fell on some people I didn't expect to see. Or maybe I wasn't prepared to see them.

One of them stared dagger at me while the others stared at me with their jaws dropped.

“H–How is this even possible? How can she be here? And she's going to be the CEO?”she banged the table loudly, bringing the rest back from their shocking state.

“Sit down Becky, now is not the time to cause a scene.Everyone is watching,”Aunt Sarah gritted her teeth as she tried to pull her daughter back to her seat.

With the surprised expression on their faces,I could tell that their darling daughter in-law didn't tell them of my comeback or maybe they were just feigning not to know. I shrugged my shoulders not wanting to bother myself with their thoughts.

I gazed past them with a mischievous smile on my lips as I didn't want to look at their hideous faces even for a second.

But then it dawned on me that there was someone that was missing from this gathering. Of course I mean nothing to him so why would he even bother.

I cursed myself inwardly for even thinking about him. With my head held up high, I flashed one last smile at the crowd as I walked down the podium to go join Grandpa who was already sitting at a table.

“Isn't this the ex- wife of Mr Philip who ran away? Why is she back?” someone from the crowd murmured.

No that's not true, I heard she was being mistreated by her in-laws,”another added.

“I heard she ran away with her lover.” Another said in spite.

I couldn't help but feel uncomfortable with the hateful comments I was hearing about me. I had known this was going to happen but then, they were all just baseless rumors.

I excused myself from the table to go to the restroom to take a breather. As I turned towards the corridor, I heard hurried footsteps as a hand shoved me to the wall, with the other hand raised to smack my face.

With my fast reflex, I quickly held the person's hand and tugged it behind her back which resulted in a loud scream from the person.

“What do you think you are doing Lola?”I asked with a low growl,my face flushed with anger.