Chapter 5 A crazy idea

The constant ringing of the phone woke Nicholas up. He wasn't going to the office today. He wanted to stay home and rest, but the incessant ringing continued. It was his bodyguard.

"What's up Mark, you got anything for me?"

Nicholas asked, with a croaky voice.

"I've found her, boss."

For some weird reason, Nicholas was excited to hear those words.

"But--She's in Coma."

He heard Mark say, and his mood quickly changed. He was responsible for this. Nicholas had sent Mark, his most trusted bodyguard, to find the lady he had run over. He had no idea her condition would be this bad. But what was he expecting, though? He ran her over and left her for dead.

From what Mark had described, the hospital where she was, was under-equipped. He needed to find a way to get her out of there and transfer her to a better hospital without raising suspicions. That was the least he could do for her to ensure she survived.

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After countless times of searching google maps, Olivia finally found herself standing in front of the massive LEAMS Global, building. Her mouth was agape as she stood in shock and awe of the grandeur of the building. It's no wonder the owner of the company was a billionaire. It was a crazy idea, and she didn't believe she would go through with it, yet, here she was.

She had no appointment, she didn't even know who the CEO was, she only knew his name, but she didn't care. She would make sure he hears her out.

"What's all the fuss about?"

Stanley asked, as he saw the secretary Kate, tensed and restless, giving some instructions over the phone.

"I'm sorry, sir. It's a strange woman outside, saying she wants to meet the CEO."

Kate answered.

"Does she have an appointment?"

Stanley asked.

"No, sir. I already told security not to let her in. "

She answered with a bit of trepidation. Stanley looked towards the CCTV camera and saw the woman. Her hands were in a pleading form, and she looked like she was crying. The security men grabbed her, and she started kicking her legs in the air struggling to be free from their hold. Who could she be? Stanley wondered.

"Let her in." He ordered.

"Sir..?"

Kate wasn't sure she heard right.

"I said let her in. I'll see her."

Stanley told her. Kate asked the security to let the woman in. Olivia couldn't believe her luck when the security men finally let her in. She walked inside and met a beautiful lady, who must be the secretary. She was directed to an office, accompanied by a guard who led her to the elevator. They arrived at the office floor, and the guard knocked. She heard a voice order them in. The guard walked her in and left. She saw a handsome young man who sat on a swivel chair. He scrutinised her, looking deep into her eyes.

"Good morning, sir. My name is Olivia Peters." She began.

"Good morning, ma'am. You may sit. "

"So, how may I help you?"

Stanley politely asked.

"Are you the CEO, sir?"

She asked, even though she knew he wasn't. She noticed the nameplate on his desk. But he seemed to be a very important person here too.

"Maybe if you tell me why you're here, I just might be able to answer that."

Stanley knew she must have seen the name plate on his desk.

"Well, I heard the CEO was searching for a wife. Please, sir, I'm willing to let him marry my daughter. She's a good girl and would make a good wife. She's also very pretty, too."

She said, struggling to control the tears that were now forming around her eyes. Stanley looked at the woman in shock. How did she hear about this? And what kind of a mother would auction oher daughter off to a total stranger, if not a gold-digger?

"And who told you this, ma'am?"

He queried.

"I overheard the conversation between some women who heard it from a reliable source."

She said.

"Okay. So let's assume the CEO was listening to you right now, what makes you think he would accept your proposal?"

Stanley curiously asked.

"Because I'm not asking for the money in return, only that my daughter's lives."

She said, as a tear finally slid down her face. Stanley was confused.

"My daughter had an accident. She is currently in the hospital, and I can't afford to pay the bills or even move her to a better hospital."

"If he agrees to do this for me and ensure she survives, then he can marry her."

She explained, after noticing the confused look on the young man's face.

"Oh! I'm sorry about that, ma'am. But what makes you think out of the numerous options, the CEO would pick someone who is sick for a wife?"

Stanley asked, stupefied.

"Because she's not exactly sick. The doctor said she only needs a well-equipped hospital and the right treatment so she could come out of the coma."

she explained.

" She's also pretty, too.."

she added. She said, almost with a bit of cockiness. Stanley was curious now. There was something about the woman that told Stanley she wasn't lying. At first, he thought she was just a gold digger. But now, it was apparent she wasn't after the money but only wanted her daughter to live.

"Please, sir, help my daughter. I have nowhere else to go, and the doctor has given me an ultimatum. I don't want to lose her, please."

She pleaded, appealing to his conscience. Stanley was quiet and didn't know what to say. He knew that Nicholas would never agree to it.

"Sorry ma'am, But I can't be of help to you. this is also not the right place for such conversations."

Stanley said, dismissing her. He saw the dismayed look on her face, and his conscience pricked him a bit.

" Sir please, i beg you. Help me, please. At least talk to the CEO about it first. or take down my number at least, and let me know whatever he says. Please, sir. "

She begged, handing him a piece of paper with her number in it. Stanley looked down at it and hesitantly accepted it before she left. He was moved by pity for her.

The woman seemed genuine. It was obvious she was desperately looking for ways to ensure her daughter's survival.

Desperate, and in grave need of help, thinking about it now, the daughter might be the perfect person for Nicholas' contract marriage plan.