Filed To Story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
I pinched the bridge of my nose, I forgot Tina literally has a degree in acting.
“Thanks for your concern but there are some kids in the pediatric ward who need it more than I do . ” I said to her sarcastically.
” Niles, I – “
“But since you’re so concerned, then I can offer you an opportunity to show your goodwill ” I told her while making sure everyone heard my words clearly.
I waved over someone and he approached me with calculated steps and an unsure expression.
I placed my hand on his shoulder and began my introduction ” This is doctor Sam. Doctor Sam, this is miss Tina “
“Nice to meet you, miss Tina ” My personal doctor stretched out his hand for a handshake.
“Nice to meet you too Doctor Sam ” Tina smiled and enveloped his hand with hers before raising a questioning brow.
I faced her ” As you see Doctor Sam is a pediatrician Doctor ” I explained, omitting the fact that Sam is my personal doctor too.
Then faced Sam ” As you can see she is Debra Group heiress, Christina Debra and she has been telling me her wish to form a partnership with your hospital out of her passionate heart and concern for the lives and safety of kids, isn’t that so? ” I directed the question back at her.
Everyone’s gaze alongside a few reporters all focused on Tina and she became the centre of attention as she has always wanted.
“Ofcourse” Tina chuckled, insincerely – that is, if you can see past her facade.
She laughed coquettishly as the camera focused on her face
“During my time spent with Niles, I happened to tell him about my wish and desire to better the lives of sick children .
“Yes, I grew up with a silver spoon but that doesn’t mean I don’t know suffering. I understand the value of freedom and there are some kids out there who have been stuck in the hospital since birth with one terminal disease or the other
“There are kids who don’t have the resources to complete their treatment,who lay on their hospital bed at night wishing for Robin Hood.
” I want to be that Robin Hood for them – though I would be stealing from my own pocket actually “
A ripple of laughter circled the room as the small crowd laughed at Tina’s joke.
“I want to be that hope they wish for in their darkest times. I believe this partnership would fund researches as well as provide resources for medical care, thanks for hearing me out “
A round of applause echoed through the ballroom and I couldn’t help but slow clap.
Her speech was well said and elaborately delivered to the audience though it sounded a bit ambiguous at the very beginning especially the ” During my time spent with Niles ” part . But since no one quibbled on that, I let it go
“Thankfully Doctor Sam would have the resources to fund that lifetime project of his, wouldn’t he miss Tina? “I asked and Tina starred up into mocking eyes twinkling with humour.
“Of course,he would ” she replied with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes while she clutched her fist, her sharp nails digging into her hand – quite a shame it didn’t draw blood, it would have been more dramatic.
And yes I perfectly understood why she was angry at me.
Truly she got to enjoy the spotlight and praises from people but as successful as Debra Group was, they weren’t quite generous with their resources; this project would definitely make Tina bleed some cash.
“Sir Niles ” One of my staff approached me and whispered something into my ears.
“Ahh right, the auction! ” I remembered and quickly intertwined my fingers with Maria’s while the other grabbed onto Isabella who was trying to sneak away.
“Shit ” She cursed at her failed plan
Maria looked up confused when I began to lead them forward ” Where are we going? “
” The battlefield “
Maria’s Pov
“I’m sorry I’m late ” Emily apologized and pulled a chair out at the table and sat down.
The auction was already beginning and many people had settled down. Several large round tables covered with white linen clothes, each surrounded with five carved chairs graced the ballroom.
The tables were decorated with flowers and featured plates, knives, forks and champagne flutes – some empty and some filled.
“What took you so long? ” I asked curiously, it was not like Emily to be late at such an important event.
“I had some private matters to take care of ” She said but I couldn’t help but notice the pink stain that crawled up her cheeks, was she blushing?
“You sure did take care of it well ” Niles said but I couldn’t help but detect a hint of mockery in his voice not to talk of the way he was staring at his sister.
It seemed suspicious so I followed his gaze and it rested on Emily’s neck. Why was he so interested – oh.
I scratched my eyebrow awkwardly when I discovered the love bite on her neck .
Seriously Niles really has quite a great sight, unless one looked closely there was no way he or she would sight those.
But Niles spotted it from a distance! Wow, he must really have
microscope vision.
Perhaps Emily must have sensed the ridicule in her brother’s voice cause her hands went to her neck and tugged the high neck dress closer and upward.
The five seats were occupied by me, Niles, Isabella, Emily and Governor Ahmed – yeah, you heard right. Thankfully I could now look him in the eyes without blushing like a fool.
Reason being Niles was beside me, I knew how easily jealous he could get.
While Eden,Tina and Adam were occupying another table across from ours and I was seriously grateful for that.
It was obvious I would be a whole lot uncomfortable if she was with us. Moreover, ever since she started throwing herself on Niles without shame, I couldn’t stand the sight of her anymore .
I felt like stabbing out her eyes each time I caught her checking out Niles or batting her false long catlike lashes smeared with thick mascara at him.
And trust me, it didn’t end there.
My anger was reaching the boiling point each time she pouted her lips, winked at Niles, flipped her hair or purposely walked right in front of him making sure I watched the way her hips sashayed.
Tina’s contempt for me was obvious, she obviously must be thinking I’m nothing but dirt she could easily dust off her butt or someone she could easily trample on.
But I held it in, I couldn’t afford to make a scene nor embarrass Niles especially in front of such a huge audience ; I’ll have a private talk with her later.
Out of the corner of my eyes, I saw Tina staring at me with such a murderous gaze that if her eyes were bullets , I would be long gone.
I scowled at her and intentionally rested my head on Niles’s shoulder – She can die from envy as long as I care – and focused on the auction going on.
Niles who was making small talks with Ahmed was quite surprised at my sudden clinginess, but smiled anyway and drew me closer to him.
“And here is our first item of the night “The auctioneer standing on the podium announced through the headset microphone.
A staff helped uncover the linen off a porcelain vase secured in a showcase while the auctioneer began to introduce it.
” As you can see this is a cobalt blue and white porcelain vase from the Ming dynasty. It is a majestic and rare porcelain decorated with dragons circling the sky and from Jingdezhen.
I guarantee you that the item is authentic and as we all know, the highest bidder wins.The starting price would be one thousand dollars”
I was yet to accept the starting price when someone from the back raised her biding card and said,
“Two thousand dollars “
Followed by,” Four thousand dollars.”
It wasn’t even up-to a minute and the price escalated to ten million dollars.