The Alpha Bully

Chapter 86

86

Catherine was sitting at the patio with Anitra and Talia. She and Ace came back from their vacation three days ago after his not so cool phone conversation with his mother.

His mother literally commanded him to return the next day. Today she would be visiting the Hamptons mansion to meet Mrs Hampton as her soon to be daughter in law and she has never been more nervous.

"I don't think I can do this, what if she refuses? " she asked Anitra. Anitra pushed a glass of water towards her and scoffed.

"Aunt Veronica will do absolutely anything for Ace. Don't worry, he definitely has something planned already. " Anitra told her. She wanted to understand what Anitra was trying to tell her but her brain just couldn't process it.

Ace called her early that morning to inform her about their meeting with his mother and since then she has been jumpy.

"Stop fidgeting. You can do it. You're getting married to Ace, not his mother." Talia reminded her. Catherine smiled softly and picked up the glass of water in front of her.  She gulped down the content of the glass and nodded her head.

She can do it. If not for anything but for her and Ace's future.

*****

Mike opened the car door for Catherine and she thanked him. Waiting for her at the foot of the car was Ace. He was wearing a black plain pants and a black shirt with the first two buttons undone and the sleeves rolled up to his elbow.

Immediately he saw her he put his hand on her cheek and kissed her slowly. He tasted of tobacco and mint and of course woodsy. Sometimes she forgot that he smokes.

"Hey," He whispered to her and she grinned widely, her eyes slating around the compound.

"Hi." She whispered. He hold her hand and started walking her towards the house.

Catherine could see a Gardener at the far away garden and a lot of bodyguards around the mansion.

As they walked inside the house she saw two maids in uniform rushed towards them and bowed to them. She was surprised about what was going on. The last time she visited the mansion it wasn't like that. The security wasn't this tight. And she never knew that there were about six maids in the mansion. Including the chef and the gardener and probably a chief of servants then it would be over ten employees at the Hamptons mansion.

There are levels to this shit.

"Are you okay?" Ace asked and she nodded her head. He helped her sit down on the golden couch and sighed.

"I'll go and let her know that you're here. Don't panic and relax yourself." Ace whispered to her and she nodded. He straightened his back and walked away.

When Ace was away, a servant brought a glass of orange juice for her.

"Thank you." She muttered as she picked up the glass of juice from the platter.

She sipped on the drink slowly while glacing around the living room.

Footsteps from the staircase caused her to stop sipping on her drink. She turned back to face the stairs and suddenly stood up when she saw Mrs Hampton and Ace following right behind her.

"Good day, Ma." She greeted and Mrs Hampton nodded. Ace came to her side and took her hand his as they sat down.

Veronica Hampton sat down and crossed her legs.