The Devil's Love For The Heiress by LiLhyz

Chapter 7: The Girl He Left Behind 

Taking a deep breath, Carlos tried to control his emotions. He shut his eyes as he took the lift to CSK Apparel, a company he founded with his friend, Alexander.

That day would mark the beginning of his soon–to–be relentless pursuit of the girl, the girl he left behind; Kate Wright.

“Relax, friend. This is the moment you have been waiting for,” Alexander reminded him, and that made Carlos nod.

“I hope I made the right decision,” Carlos expressed. The plan was to see Kate after the end of the French Open, when he was confident everything was safe. However, Alexander convinced him otherwise.

“No one will find out. We just need to be… discrete about your real relationship with Kate,” Alexander suggested. “Besides, your assistant is still in France, covering for both of us.”

Carlos nodded. He knew that he needed to make it clear to his directors that no one must know of his visit too.

At the thought of Kate, Carlos smiled. He was a few minutes away from finally seeing her up close.

It was during his birthday when Carlos last saw Kate. When he noticed her familiar frame walking out of the Four Seasons Hotel‘s grand ballroom, it was too late. That was when he finally understood Hailey‘s objective – her reason for stealing a kiss from him in front of all the guests.

Kate saw Hailey kiss him, and he could only imagine what went through her mind. After the party, he ordered his assistant to have one of his security team follow her. When he learned she got stuck at the airport, Carlos pleaded with JetSuite to arrange a charter flight for Kate.

In the days that followed, Carlos ended his management contract with William Mckenzie. It was inevitable, and William was starting to lose control of his daughter, Hailey. Carlos could not have that. Besides, the only reason he held on to William was due to his contract‘s terms.

him for ten years, including the initial years of his training, where he only participated in club matches. Carlos paid the price and canceled the contract with a hefty five million dollar termination

Ronaldo. It‘s good to see you.” A woman with glasses greeted them when they stepped outside the elevator doors. Carlos remembered this woman to be Catrina‘s assistant. “Right this way, please. The directors are eager to

of the conditions of their visit. They took a route through the back of the cubicles where he and Alexander were not visible to the

Kate again. Carlos let Alexander enter first, giving him

Her brown hair cascaded down to her chest, and her eyes were glued

have that charming and youthful glow on her face. It took

Then Kate quickly replied, “It‘s

I probably deserved that,‘ Carlos said in his head. Even if Kate‘s actions drove him away, he knew she deserved an explanation. After the store director was introduced, Carlos welcomed the team of executives. He made sure

get his chance to have a decent talk with Kate. If not a personal one, at least they could cover work. The goal was to take it slow, let her know he was already within her grasp. After the French Open, then his problems would be over. The said

a lightbulb moment, Carlos proposed, “Shall we all have dinner as

smoothly until Hailey walked in, declaring her presence, “Oh good! I made

clinging around his arm. She giggled and said, “I wasn‘t so sure if I could make it,

touch, but unfortunately, Kate looked away. Carlos pulled his arm off Hailey‘s grasp, asking with a full frown on his face, “Hailey, what

by Hailey‘s arrival. He also

here, so I came! I flew all the way from New York!”

formed a bond with Hailey. Kendra was all in for Hailey, and Carlos knew it. Alexander‘s girlfriend had, on many occasions, set him up

arm, Carlos said, “Let‘s go to the office and talk.” He gestured for Catrina and Alexander to follow him, and

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for Carlos and Alexander‘s occasional visit, Hailey was trying to start a friendly conversation with Carlos. She said, “So this is your company. It‘s nice. You should really consider me being one of your

I want this business all to myself,” Carlos curtly answered. He huffed, trying to control his anger