LOVE IN PARIS: Married To My Brother-in-law-Chapter 66: Phoenix And Peacock

As she stared at the door which had been slammed shut she could only clench her fist tightly, gritting her teeth as the profound sense of regret pervades her soul.

"You brought all this upon yourself Nadia. I warned you, previously, I’ve told you but this is your decision. I told you to grab the phoenix and then strip him of his power to earn yours but you foolishly picked the peacock".

"This is your fate Nadia, you just have to face the consequences of your actions".

Nadia glanced up and immediately she saw Rachel, she instantly clung onto her legs with tears streaming down her porcelain cheeks.

"Please, I know I was wrong. I just thought . . ."

"I also had the same thoughts as you. The peacock wasn’t even fighting the phoenix for position yet he still failed woefully. And you even failed at finding something on the lowly peacock despite being with him for years. You’re a miserable failure".

"Please give me just one last chance, I beg of you, please just this once to prove myself right". Nadia cried but the luxuriously dressed lady was nonchalant and paid no attention.

"You failed to catch the peacock yet you still dream of catching the phoenix. I kind of admire your chain of thought. Also how do you plan on dealing with the old witch and dog at his side. You can’t even handle just a little worthless dog. She’s reduced you to just an unwanted piece of trash without even exhausting herself. Dream on". Rachael scoffed.

"Please . .."

Nadia cried , holding onto her legs and Rachel flung her hands away but she was insistent.

"Guards, someone get this lowly woman of me immediately". Rachel yelled and Nadia was grabbed mercilessly by the guards nearby who flung her out if the estate.

"Such a waste of time". Rachael frowned and wiped her hands with a Kleenex and threw it into the waste bin irritatedly. "I can’t believe I won’t find the perfect person to achieve this task, I’m getting more and more impatient".

As her hands reached for the door handle, she plastered her usual signature sweet, bright smile and entered.

And if course, Rachael was one if the Lorenzo’s. Grandfather Lorenzo’s last daughter from another woman who was long dead.

Rachael grew up all alone and believed Grandmother Lorenzo hated her not knowing that was how strict she was even with her own kids, after all she was a retired soldier .

Her feelings blossom into hatred which made her want to posses everyone’s adoration, love and respect and if course, also the whole of the Lorenzo’s dealings.

And if course, the phoenix term is meant to address Ezekiel while the latter is meant to address Manuel.

Actually in the beginning of everything, Nadia addressed Manuel all thanks to Rachael’s help after failing to grab Zeke’s attention and if course her task was to help him rise to the peak and become the patriarch of the Lorenzo family before then stripping him of his power, satisfying both her and Rachel who she and her family was once indebted to but now the results of her task was all obvious.

The grand hall once filled with tension and apprehension was now back to it’s usual bustling self as though nothing had happened. Laughter and music filled the air, the sounds of celebration echoing as guests mingled and socialized happily, the previous event already buried.

Grandfather Lorenzo had finally gotten Grandmother Lorenzo to sit with him at the high table although it was only after he sincerely apologized to Yvette and Zeke for his previous actions.

Truly, only her could handle him. He apologized instantly and placed his pride aside though it was hard to tell if he was sincere about them having his blessings or he just said it in the heat of the moment to gain his wife’s attention.

Now, all members of the family were around and present except Skye, one if their granddaughters and just as Grandmother Lorenzo asked her husband if she wasn’t coming or she had another fight with her mother who was Rachel, whispers filled the air, and someone announced, "Skye is here!"

"Wow, she’s so pretty and even prettier than she looked on the screen".

Skye was Rachael’s daughter and also one of the top rising actress in the current industry. She was popularly known and liked for her pretty face and gentle demeanor.

At the entrance of the grand hall, Skye appeared, stunning and poised in a sky blue silk gown that shimmered with every step.

She smiled broadly, her energy instantly lighting up the room. She noticed her grandparents who were waving her over eagerly and she rushed over with a huge gift box in her grasp.

Her face lit up as she ran to them, her arms outstretched.

"Grandfather, Grandmother!. She embraced them both, laughter and warmth radiating from her.

"Ah, there she is, our favorite granddaughter!". Grandfather Lorenzo said with a chuckle, his eyes gleaming with pride.

"Come, sit with us a while, it’s been a while since I’ve seen you and you don’t even bother to check up on this old woman". Grandmother Lorenzo said, patting her hand affectionately.

"I will, soon. But I have to greet everyone first!". Skye laughed. "And is Zeke around?".

"We all know you love Zeke the mist but stop shoving that right in our face, okay?". Grandfather Lorenzo frowned and both Skye and her grandmother laughed before Grandmother Lorenzo then pointed in the quiet corner where Zeke sat with Yvette.

Skye laughed before gently pulling away and making her way across the room, where Zeke stood making small talks with some business partners with Yvette standing beside him.

As soon as she spotted him, she darted forward, wrapping him in a hug. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"Zeke!. It’s been forever!". She beamed up at him surprising Yvette who watched quietly.

Zeke chuckled, reaching out to ruffle her hair affectionately. "Look at you, still clinging to me like you did when you were a little girl."

"Hey!" She swatted his hand away playfully, wrinkling her nose. "I’m not a kid anymore!"

"Really? Could’ve fooled me,". Zeke teased and turned to face Yvette, ready to introduce the two ladies to each other.

Skye rolled her eyes, laughing, before she noticed Yvette beside him. "And...who’s this?" She asked, her gaze darting curiously to Yvette, who looked up at her with a gentle smile.

"Oh, Skye. I was just about to introduce to you. this is my wife, Yvette and you might have heard of her , she’s also an actress like you". Zeke introduced simply, his hand resting casually on Yvette’s shoulder affectionately.

Skye’s eyes went wide. "Your wife? When, how and where did this happen?" She laughed, though a flicker of surprise and something unknown lingered in her gaze.

Zeke raised an eyebrow and laughed. "Whats with that attitude, am I not allowed to get married or am I supposed to take permission from the small madam also?"

"Oh, no, no, of course you are". Skye waved and said quickly recovering from her shock. She then smiled at Yvette, extending her hand. "It’s wonderful to meet you, Yvette and I hope to work with you someday."

"Likewise, Skye". Yvette replied with a polite smile, saying nothing about what’s she’s noticed .

They exchanged pleasantries before Skye bid farewell to them, leaving Yvette and Zeke to their own conversation before crossing over the hall to meet her mother.

Across the room, Mei’s Rachel stood, watching the festivities unfold with a soft smile as she sipped her drink. Skye idled up to her, lowering her voice.

"You look so bad when you frown , yunn o". Skye smiled and she took a wine from a passing tray. "I guess another one of your wild ambitions is unfulfilled".

"You mind the way you speak to your mother Skye". Rachel frowned and scolded her.

"Well, I could tell she was up to no good and would fail from the start". Skye said surprising her mother who looks at her with a shocked gaze .

"Now, you’re willing to talk about this". Rachel laughed. "If only you’ve supported me from the very beginning and not being stubborn, perhaps we’ll have achieved our goals".

"And let me guess,it must be because of him. Is my little sweetheart heartbroken now". Rachel laughed and took a sip of her wine not minding that her words seems to annoy her daughter.

"Mind what you say mother". Skye frowned and her gaze flitted to Zeke and Yvette who was feeding the latter .

"Well, I was just being honest". Rachel shrugged nonchalantly. "You hate me for always being straightforward and I don’t like you also beating around the bush". She chuckled.

"Well, it’s great now that you’re aware of the situation". Rachael smiled. "Working together will earn us what we both want, you get the man you want and I get the wealth, power and status I want. That would be very satisfying. Hehehe".