Chapter 2

James brought her to a high rise apartment building at the heart of the city. Apparently it was one of the many buildings that belonged to Goven Industries in the city.

She was taken to the Pent house.

“This is where you will be staying, pending your return to the Goven household, if you want to change anything please let us know.” James said. “Everything you need has been provided for you, shoes, clothes, toiletries, food…”

“Er… Mr. James, I am very grateful for your help. But like I said earlier I do not wish to return to the Goven household. Just give me a few days, as soon as I find a job, I will move out of here and you’ll never hear from me again.” Dukia said.

“Please, Miss Goven, we understand your anger and your wish to not return. But kindly reconsider the offer.”

“I’m sorry, but my mind is made up. I’m not coming back. Are you even aware that my mother is dead? She died few weeks after we were chased out of the house.”

“We are aware. Your grandfather was broken when the PI he had hired to find you both showed him her death certificate.” James replied.

“No, not as broken as I was at age 8 with no father nor mother. We begged him to reconsider those many years ago, yet he still threw us out. So why now? Dukia asked with tears rolling down her eyes.

“Your grandfather was deceived by your uncle Marcus those many years ago. Shortly after your father died, he brought fabricated evidence that your mother had been cheating on your father. He even brought a fake DNA test showing that you were not your father’s child. He claimed that your father had brought all of those documents to him shortly before he died, not knowing how to confront your mother about it. He said your father agreed to discuss the matter with your mother the day he died. He said he was so sure your mother had a hand in his death to cover up her tracks.”

“Your grandfather was so blinded by rage added to the heartbreak of just loosing his favourite son that he did not conduct his own investigation. He just disowned you and your mother. It wasn’t until years later he began to question the validity of those accusations and conducted his own investigation. They turned out to be false and ever since then he has been searching for you.”

“Please, your grandfather needs to step down from the position of the CEO because of his health and he needs someone who will take over. And that person is you.”

“I’m sorry but I do not think I can. I know nothing about being the CEO of Goven Industries.”Dukia replied.

‘We know that you studied Business Administration in College. And that you graduated top of your class. Surely, with a little pointers here and there you’ll be up to the task.”

“Please, your grandfather does not want to leave the company to Marcus and his family. They will run the company to the ground.” James said.

“I’ve heard you, but can I have some time to think about it?” Dukia asked

I’m sorry, but there is not much time for that. We need to fly back to City E this night and we need to return to your grandfather with your answer.” James replied.

Dukia thought about it. If she really wanted to get revenge for what her uncle did to her family and for the way the Young’s treated her, she would need power and influence. And what better way to avenge her parents death than to make sure her uncle does not get the CEO title he has schemed so hard for.

Just before her mother died, she had whispered to her that her uncle, Marcus had been behind the death of her father. She had no evidence to prove it. Yet.

“Alright, I will do it.”

“Oh, thank you so much Miss Goven. Your grandfather…”

“I’m not done yet Mr, James. I will do it only on these conditions. First, I will reveal my real identity as the heiress of the Goven family only when I am ready to do so. Second, I will not be returning to the Goven household or to City E until I am ready to. Thirdly, since my identity can not yet be revealed, I will be acting as the CEO via a proxy. You will have to provide someone who will stand in as the CEO while I work from behind the scenes. Finally, I will like to begin work in one of the branches as an employee to understand the internal structure of the company, preferably a branch here in City M.”

“Alright Miss Goven. We need to be on our way now so we can get to City E. I will relay your conditions to your grandfather and get back to you tomorrow.”

“Thank you for agreeing to this. Your grandfather will be overjoyed. Do take care and have a good night rest. Here is my number, do not hesitate to call me if you need anything. And this is a credit card with no limit on it, should you want to get anything in the meantime.”

And just like that Dukia was left alone in the huge pent house.

She took a tour around the house. She could scarcely believe her eyes. It was so lavishly furnished.

She first of all took a hot water bath. Who would believe that less than 3 hours ago she was crouching under a tree, shivering in the rain with no hopes of where to go.

The bath calmed her nerves and released the tension from her shoulders. She found an assortment of clothes in a walk in closet. Too dumbfounded by everything going on, she picked the first night wear her hands touched, changed into it and fell into bed.

She was so tired, she fell asleep mid-sentence in her prayer that all these should not be a dream by the time she woke up in the morning.

It turned out to be reality, but this was only the beginning of the battles she would have to fight to get what she wanted so badly: revenge.