The Devil's Love For The Heiress

Chapter 77

Chapter 77: Best Person For Kate The National Tennis Center Complex, New York.

US Open, First Round of The Tournaments.

Carlos and Alexander went through the first round with ease. They chatted about their matches in the locker rooms while changing their clothes. “You ended the entire match in ten minutes? Why didn’t you give the guy a chance?” Carlos asked his friend. “Are you kidding me? For the first time, I’m doing good for myself, and I’m on fire,” Alexander retorted. He sighed and admitted, “Besides, I’m planning to see Kendra today at the local prison. You know, ask her if she ever drugged me.” “I doubt she would admit it, though,” Carlos suggested. “Perhaps, but I’ll try to trick her into talking. Hopefully, that will work,” Alexander revealed. “Then, I need to deal with the broker who had my penthouse leased.”

Carlos nodded. Alexander has decided to move to Braeton. Alexander had asked Kate to put him on the waitlist for the Penthouses at the First Diamond Hotel. The second it would become available, he would move out from the shelter of Carlos’ mansion.

As for Carlos’ penthouse in New York, he had turned his home in New York into temporary accommodation during US open events, or any tennis exhibition, or for when he would take Kate for a trip to the Big Apple. Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Making their way outside the tennis complex, Carlos said to Alexander, “Good luck with Kendra.” “Say hello to Kate for me.” Alexander waved goodbye. They rode in different cars, driven by their own security team. Carlos had hopped into the car with Lemuel. Another bodyguard took the steering wheel. While on the road, he noticed how Kate had called him twice, but since he and Lemuel were covering his activities in the next few days, he decided to call Kate in a few minutes.

Suddenly, Carlos received a picture message. Instantly, he frowned. It was Tyler, smirking in front of a figure he was undoubtedly familiar with. Under his breath, he muttered, “Kate.”

His blood was boiling, realizing Tyler had gone to see Kate again! ‘Wasn’t he afraid of the restraining order we have requested from the courthouse?’

Carlos groaned! He cut off Lemuel from speaking, calling Kate immediately. When Kate took the call, he sought, “Kate, why were you with Tyler -‘ “How did you know Tyler came to see me?” Kate asked immediately. “I received a picture message of Tyler and you!” Carlos answered.

“What? Who would send that?” Kate reacted. “It’s true, though; he was at the office building. He approached me after I had lunch with Oliver. He insisted on wanting to talk to me. I was ready to kick his balls when Nolan appeared out of nowhere and talked to him. Nolan warned him to stay away from me.” “Though he did not have to, Nolan even punched Tyler in the face! He had his security drag him blocks away from the office building.” Kate revealed. “I mean, I could have done it myself or my bodyguards. Poor Nolan. I’m with him now because his fist is wounded.” į

Kate appeared to be walking, then she whispered, “I think Nolan is not used to punching things, or people, for that matter. He easily got bruised and cut. So he is in our office, and I asked our nurse to help him.”

With a frown, Carlos suggested, “Well, I guess thanks to Nolan, he was there to teach Tyler a lesson. Tyler should just stay away from you. He probably was the one who sent me the picture message.” “Most likely,” Kate agreed. “Yes, well, I think Nolan made him understand the consequences,” Kate revealed on the other line. “Oh, the nurse is done. I better get back to Nolan, Carlos. I’ll call you later?”

“Sure, Kate. I have a tennis clubs to take care of too. Don’t forget to pack for the finals. Bring something nice to wear during the finals,” Carlos suggested. His smile reached his ears. “Something tells me your US Open championship is special to me,” Kate signified, and Carlos merely chuckled. “We’ll see,” Carlos teased. “Call you later, my Kate. I miss you already. I love

you.”

“I love you,” Kate replied. “And I miss you like crazy.”

***

While Carlos went on his busy day during the US Open tournament, Kate had the chance to give Nolan a quick tour around CSK Apparel. In the hallway, she explained, “We are waiting for the floor above us to be vacant. Since we have taken over SWEAT IT, we will bring in their employees and want them in the

same building with us.”

“This is good. You and Carlos did a great job starting this company,” Nolan suggested, and then he hissed while looking at his hand. “Damn, I did not think punching someone hurts this bad.” Kate laughed thoroughly. She remarked, “You should try training in the military grounds.”

“Maybe you can take me one day,” Nolan said, his eyes gleaming as the words left his lips. He was trying to look very charming in front of Kate. With a smile, Kate replied, “Maybe, but for now, Nolan, I am swamped. And I’m

sorry, I don’t mean to push you away, but my hands are full right now… Is it okay if I ask Oliver to walk you out?”

“I understand. I am also very busy.” Shaking his head, he remarked, “Tyler just took two hours of my precious time.”

With a sneer, Kate remarked, “Sorry about that.” “It’s fine, but it looks like you owe me, though,” Nolan suggested. “You should treat me for dinner before I leave for Washington.”

Kate reluctantly smiled. She really was busy and could not commit to another time with Nolan, especially since he didn’t have to punch Tyler. Kate felt she could have done a better job at it. She

weakly replied, “I’m sorry, Nolan. I’ll try, but I can’t promise.”

“It’s okay. I’ll see you around then,” Nolan said before nodding at Oliver.

***

“Here is your money,” a man handed a thick envelope, saying, “Your work is done here.”

Another man with blond hair smirked. He asked, “Are you sure you don’t need my service anymore?”

“No,” replied the man. “Kate trusts me. I can sense it. I don’t need you anymore.”

It was Nolan and Tyler, talking inside a private vehicle from an underground parking lot, two blocks away from the office building of CSK Apparel.

Tyler had that smirk on his face, counting the money. He declared, “It’s good to do business with you, Nolan, though I don’t understand why you are even trying.” He chuckled and added, “You don’t know how long I tried to keep those two apart. Trust me when I say you might just die in vain -” 1

“I will succeed!” Nolan barked, his eyes bulging at Tyler. “Whose side are you on,

anyway?” “I guess… yours,” Tyler reluctantly replied. “Carlos does not deserve Kate. I do,” Nolan represented, and Tyler was on the verge of rolling his eyes.

“I get it. Kate is friendly, and she saved you from the bullies back in high school. She was the popular girl who took notice of a geek like you. She treated you as a friend, and so you are madly in love with her, but just to point one thing out, Nolan, Kate was friendly with most of the population at school,” Tyler said.

“Yes, but can’t you see how Carlos is wrong for Kate? His history with Hailey, his involvement with the police over the French Gang – he only brought danger to Kate! He dragged her into it! When I learned

that Hailey was kidnapped because of Carlos – because they thought she was his girlfriend, I knew that Carlos was no good for Kate. Last, what is Carlos good at, other than tennis? Trust me, without tennis, he is just… a nobody,” Nolan suggested before taking a deep breath. “Kate only likes him now because he is famous. When his fame is gone, Kate will leave him for me.” Nolan shut his eyes and took a moment to reflect on his words. After some time, he smiled, saying, “I am the best person for Kate. I am richer than Carlos, and I can give her a peaceful life.” “I worked hard. I made my father’s company into a billion-dollar company so Kate would be proud of me. I waited this long to return to Braeton, and I won’t stop at nothing until she is mine.” “One day, Kate will see me.”