Olivia North

This will be a very long night, I mumbled to myself while I was getting ready to go to the manor. I am not gonna lie, I actually planned on ditching tonight's dinner to irate that Niccolo guy but I know my dad knew that I would do something like this so he sent Terry to fetch me.

As I arrived at the manor, I went straight to our kitchen to give myself a glass of water. While treading the path to our kitchen, I saw a maid carrying linens and comforters, I would help her but I saw her face and it irked me so instead of helping her I did otherwise.

As usual, my father meddled and spoil my fun, I saw the Niccolo guy behind dad and I went inside the dining room where I saw only three plates. I thought Zac would join us, he called me a while ago saying that he will help me tonight. I took my seat on the left side of the table and took out my phone. I started searching Niccolo Knights.

He owns Knights Inc., a company that specializes in IT stuff. He built it from scratch when he was 24 years old, in a matter of six years, his company managed to become a part of the top ten IT Company in the country amassing hundreds of millions per annum. Also, Forbes listed him as one of the eligible bachelors of the country. On his personal life, there's nothing much to know aside from him having a two year old son. I tried searching for his son's name as well as pictures but nothing came out, all I can see are pictures of him in a gala with different dates. Very well, he did a good job making his sons life private.

We ate dinner in silence until I felt someone's staring at me. I furrowed my eyebrows because I know it is Niccolo. It irritated me to know that he's looking my way, why is he staring? Then, as I was about to give him a glare, I saw Bethany refilling our drinks. Perfect timing, I can transfer my irritation to her.

I finished my dinner and told Niccolo to follow me here at our patio to talk.

I was admiring our garden when I felt a presence.

"Why?" I asked void of emotions, while still staring at the garden.

I waited for his reply but all I heard was his clearing of his throat.

"It seems there is a problem with your throat, Mr. Knight..." I turned around and looked him in the eyes and continued, "You've been clearing it for countless of times now."

He was taken aback with my words, he probably thought that I wasn't observing his actions because I didn't even acknowledge or looked at him. I studied his face shamelessly and I admit, he really is a good looking guy.

"Are you mute or deaf? I asked you why you agreed to marry me. Did my father promised you a huge sum of money? Or a percentage of share in our company?" I asked him annoyed. He was staring at me and it made me uncomfortable a little.

I saw the changing of his facial expression, I can see anger in his eyes but I don't care, I am also angry.

"None of it." He stated calmly.

I scoffed and crossed my arms across my chest. "Sure you didn't. Who would've agreed to marry a billionaire's daughter for free? Or is it the status? Or better yet, to be the mother of your motherless son?"

I can see the anger turned into rage upon hearing his son.

"Listen carefully, Olivia, I agreed to your father's wish because I am indebted to him. If I only knew that you're the woman I am going to marry, I wouldn't have granted his wish. As for being the mother of my son, you're not fit to be one and will never be. My son does not need a mother especially with an attitude of yours." He said angrily. That was harsh, I didn't expect that he would flip out just like that. I was surprised actually.

Now, to avoid his eyes full of rage and to compose myself, I took a sit on one of the chairs and crossed my leg and smiled. It's my turn.

"Well for one, you should've done your research about me, Niccolo. And for second, I wouldn't even want to marry you because firstly, you're the same age as my brother, which would technically mean that you're like a BROTHER to me. Secondly, you are not my type. Now you know me, you can tell my dad to cancel this bullshit because our feelings are mutual." I stood up and went for the door but as I was about to walk pass him, he stopped me by holding my right arm.

"You know, you're father as well as Zac are very good men. They are polite to people, they don't humiliate anyone just because that someone does not heed to them. They are independent, they don't use their power to discriminate anyone. Unlike you, who acts very entitled."

Oh how I want to slap his left and right cheeks. Me? Entitled? Maybe... but me discriminating anyone? Who is he to tell me those things when he didn't even know me?

I pulled my right arm from his hold and slap his left cheek. Before he can even react, I pointed my right forefinger at his face and spoke.

"You don't have the right to judge me, Niccolo Knight." He scoffed and removed my finger in front of him.

"Same as you don't have the right to judge me, Olivia. Now, have a good night." He told me and before he walked away completely, he halted and slightly turned to me "and it's Niccolo Knights." With that, he left me fuming with anger.

This man, I vow to make you hate me until you yourself will beg for my father to cancel this arrangement.

I walked inside and found my dad sitting on the couch. I headed towards our front door with the intentions of ignoring him but my dad halted me by saying.

"You will start working on Monday, Livy." I cursed under my breath.

I went out and ordered Terry to drive me back to my apartment.