Planned Baby

Chapter 59 NEW PARTNERSHIP

“I never loved Hadley or any other girl because there is someone who already owned my heart, since then until now. And it’s none other than my Quinn, the mother of my children.”

People from the media started to ask questions.

“Why is Ms. Hadley acting like she had a relationship with you?”

“Is it safe to say that Ms. Hadley is just delusional?” Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

“If Mr. Nick pulls out his investment from CIC because of the woman he loves, are you referring to Ms. Hadley?”

Those are some of the questions that the reporters are throwing us.

One from the team told them to raise their hand if they want to ask questions.

We still have two announcements but we decided to entertain their questions since they look so eager to ask.

“Are you confirming your relationship with Ms. Cabello?” One of the reporters asks Ulie.

Ulie looks in my direction and holds my hand before he answered them. “Yes. Ms. Cabello and I are officially a couple. She finally agreed to be my girlfriend.”

I felt the butterflies in my stomach when Ulie said those words with full sincerity. I know that my face is now as red as a tomato.

I saw the reporters busy typing from their laptops and taking pictures. Some are raising their hands to ask a question.

“Why is Ms. Hadley acting like Mr. Escarrer and her are back together?”

“As I said a while ago, Hadley and I have never had a relationship. Our engagement is just arranged by our families. I am vocal about what I felt for her.” Ulie answered.

“Is it safe to say that Ms. Hadley is just delusional? Or she went here in the Philippines trying to win you?” Follow-up question of the reporter.

“Let’s just say that she was blinded by her love for me. Hadley is a great woman. She was so nice and accommodating when I was in the US. We became friends. And I hope that just like me, she will be able to find the right for him. The guy who can shower her with the love that she deserves.” Ulie answered instead.

No matter how bad the things she did in us, I know that Ulie values her. He wanted to protect her but he had to do this because the situation asks for it. And just like Ulie, I also hope that Hadley will realize that the love that she has for Ulie is not healthy and not worth it. I hope she learns to appreciate the people who love her.

“Is Mr. Hearst in love with Ms. Hadley?” Another reporter asks.

“We are not in the position to confirm nor deny your question. You should directly ask Nick about it.” Ulie answered.

I agree with him. Nick is the only person who can answer that.

The questions from the press keep on coming. We all patiently answered them.

“What will happen now to CIC that Ms. Hearst pulls out his investment?”

Finally, someone asks us the question! I said to myself. Now am the perfect timing for important announcements.

“I honestly waiting for you guys to ask me that.” I started my speech.

The people from the media chuckled. I smiled at them and continued my speech.

“I am saddened by Nick’s decision but I accepted it. I was thankful for the opportunity that he has given my company and because of that, people see the potential and skills of the people working in CIC. I am grateful that another investor believed in CIC.”

Again, people from media are busy taking photos and typing on their laptops.

“I am pleased to introduce to all of you CIC’s new major investor, Mr. Enrique Schulz!”

The door on our right opened. Quen went inside the conference hall and was seated on his assigned chair.

I gave the mic to Quen for his speech. The press started to raise their hands to ask questions.

“Mr. Schulz, did Mr. Escarrer ask you to invest in CIC?”

I was not surprised by his question. I know that some will think that Quen only did it to help his friend’s girlfriend. Everyone knows that Ulie and Quen are the best of friends.

“Ulysses never ask me to invest in CIC. I was the one who offers Ellie to be their investor. I will be lying if I told you that I did this not because I want to help Ellie with what she is facing right now because it is indeed one of the reasons why I wanted to invest in CIC.”

“As a friend, I want to help her in times like this. But my main reason why I made this decision is that I believe in CIC. I will not choose them to have the Schulz Tech project if they are not great at their work. I can see great potential in them. And I know that I will be the one who will be gaining more in this deal.”

“You are close with Ms. Hadley, are you not afraid that Ms. Hadley will get angry at you because of your decision?” Another reporter asks.

They are surely very interested in Hadley. Most of their questions are about her.

“Hadley is a very special and important person in my life. She is like a sister to me. I know her more than anyone and I know that she will respect my decision.” Quen said.

I smile at Quen’s answer. He really cares for Hadley. I can’t help but think about Kaela’s reaction. She was still insecure about Hadley. She can’t fully accept Quen because she doubts Quen’s feelings for Hadley.

When the hype died down. I decided to tell them my last announcement.

“I have another announcement to make. But first I need to ask him to join us here.”

The door from when Quen came from opened and reveal Jace. When Jace is already settled with his assigned seat, I continued my announcement.

“Two days ago I had a meeting with Mr. Nuñez.”

I shared with them the meeting that I had with Jace.

Flashback

I have a scheduled meeting with Jace. And as expected, Luna was so thrilled about it.

From what I know, they can barely meet because Jace was busy with their business, and Luna was also busy because of my company’s dilemma.

“Baby!”

I rolled my eyes at Luna. She tends to forget to be professional when it comes to Jace. I get it that they are in love but can’t they just be less cheesy?

“Hi, baby I miss you!” Jace whispered when he hugs Luna.

I cough to get their attention.

“Ellie, I’m sorry I forgot you're here,” Luna said.

“Whatever!” I said to her then I rolled my eyes.

Jace asks us to take our seats to start the meeting.

“How are you, Ellie? I heard about Nick’s move on your company.” Jace said with full concern.

“I’m good. The problem has been solved. Quen will be our new investor.” I told him.

Jace just nodded. “Glad to hear that. I’m sure that Ms. Schulz will not miss this opportunity.”

I just smiled at him.

“Anyway, as what I emailed you, Nuñez Corp. will open a new mall in Cebu. This will be one of the biggest malls here in the country and we want CIC to get the project.”

“You are not planning to ask for some drafts from other companies?” I asked.

Jace shook his head. “That is just a waste of time. I already saw how you guys work. I know that you will give us the best plan.”

I was happy with what I am hearing from him but at the same time, I can’t help but doubt his reason. I mean, Luna, his girlfriend is working in my company. And because of my relationship with Ulie, I became friends with him. So I can’t help but think that he is being biased with his decision.

“Ellie, don’t look at me like that. You don’t need to doubt my decision. You have proven your company’s worth for so long. You got all your projects fair and square. I just want to spare myself

more works because as you can see I am loaded already.” Jace defends himself.

“Jace is right Ellie. Stop doubting our company. We deserve to have this project. And you don’t need to worry because I already scrutinize his reasons before he gave you this project.” Luna said to help Jace in defending himself.

There is zero chance to win when it comes to these two.

“Fine. But thank you Jace for the trust that you have given us.”

I am thankful for the friends I have right now. I consider them a blessing from God.

“Aside from that Ellie, I had a meeting with the board of directors and I share with them this decision. They all agree to give you the Cebu project and also, they agreed to have a partnership with CIC.”

My eyes widen from Jace’s statement.

“What do you mean by partnership?”

Jace smiled at me and gave me a contract. I read the contract that he gave me. I was so shocked by the content of the contract.

“Are you serious with this?” I asked Jace.

Jace chuckled then he nodded his head. “You guys deserve it.”

“So you are telling me that after I signed this contract, all Nuñez Corp’s new mall projects and renovation will be given to CIC?” I asked him in disbelief.

“Yes. All the board of directors agreed on this. So you will be assured that I am not the only one who made this decision.”

“Wow! I don’t know what to say. Thank you, Jace! Thank you so much!”

End of flashback

“I am here to formally announce the partnership of Cabello International Corp with Nuñez Corporation.”