FLASH MARRIAGE; CHARMED BY THE RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE CEO-Chapter 297: The Red-Haired Devil

Amid the Anderson trials, Amelia's cosmetic company, LiLa Savvy, recorded a huge achievement.

The company's new line of organic skincare products –suitable for expectant mothers– gained both local and international recognition.

This was all thanks to its well-formulated ingredients and its effectiveness against skin-related challenges in pregnancy.

Consequently, the company signed a multimillion-dollar contract with a top globally recognized manufacturing company to produce millions of units of this new product.

Aside from the manufacturing company, LiLa Savvy was also approached with juicy investments from other large-scale production companies and brand influencers,

One of these brand influencers, Timeless Beauty, offered to do a photoshoot with pregnant women to further promote the new product.

They approached the CEO with the proposition to partake in the photo shoot, along with five other pregnant women.

Intrigued, Amelia agreed to the photo shoot session and a date was fixed.

A scouting and hiring agency was contacted to produce at least ten pregnant models, who would be screened and selected by the CEO of the company.

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When Gwen left the Shawls' mansion this morning to go to any unpopular gym far away from town and burn out some fat, she never expected to run into her prison sister, Nora. She always thought Nora would give birth in prison just like her other demented prison sister.

It all started when an exotic black car pulled up in front of her as she tried to flag down a cab.

The driver behind the wheel, who introduced himself as a friend to Nora, gave her a mobile phone, asking her to speak to her friend. Afterwards, he took her straight to meet her prison bestie.

For the first time since her release, Gwen felt truly alive and free, like a bird out of a cage. She and her pregnant bestie reminisced on their fun time behind bars, reuniting bonds and solidifying friendship.

Nora promised to help Gwen destroy her stepsister and father after the latter recounted her misfortune since her release. They both drew up a plan and agreed that Gwen should remain in the mansion to monitor her father.

After exercising for a few hours, Nora took Gwen to her well-furnished apartment, which was a stone's throw from the gym house. She showered Gwen with a lot of gifts including an expensive mobile phone and other electronic gadgets. She also gave Gwen a spare key to her apartment, telling her to come by anytime she felt lonely.

Like a fool, Gwen accepted all these gifts without question while claiming that Nora was heaven-sent.

They both spent the entire morning together, chatting, eating, drinking and making merry until Gwen finally left around 1:00PM.

Five minutes after Gwen's departure, Nora made a call to a private number.

The dreadfully chilly voice of the person on the other and made her shiver as if someone had a gun to her head.

"Speak."

"It's done, boss." Nora's voice quivered.

"Move on to the next mission. In the meantime, you have been enrolled for a photoshoot. Check your emails and follow the instructions."

"Yes, boss. I promise I won't..."

The call disconnected before Nora could complete her statement causing her to release a sign of relief. She quickly opened her Gmail on her phone and read through a coded message.

A creepy smile stretched across her lips as she read out her new name.

"Vede Rich...cool name."

She hurried into her walk-in closet and changed into a decent dress.

After applying a modest makeup, she left for the Viva Life Clinic, located in the heart of town.

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Time flies when you are busy.

Since she resumed work this morning, Amelia hadn't had a moment of rest.

It has been from one activity to another: meetings with the board of directors, overseeing ongoing recruitment and supervisory tours around operational departments.

Currently, she was going through some financial documents that needed his signature when her mobile phone started vibrating.

Without checking the identity of the caller, she swiped the receiver button and brought the phone up to her ear.

"Mrs Anderson speaking..." Her tone was businesslike, void of emotions.

"I must be calling at the wrong time." A warm and soothing maternal voice said sweetly.

"Mum..." Amelia dropped the document she was going through, a smile stretching across her tired face.

"Please, tell me you haven't forgotten about your doctor's appointment for 2:00 p.m."

"Ah!".Amelia's eyes widened in shock as her gaze deftly flickered to the screen of her golden wristwatch. It was just 1:30 PM. She released a sigh.

"I completely forgot, mum."

"I know you did. That is why I'm here."

"Here..." Amelia lifted her gaze towards the door as if she was expecting someone to come in.

"Yes, my dear. I'm downstairs in front of your company waiting for you.

"Oh..." Amelia chuckled, leaning her back on her swivel chair. "I thought you were in front of my door."

"No, dear. Hurry up now. I can't have you late for your doctor's appointment."

"Okay, mom. I'll be out in five minutes."

"I'll be waiting, darling."

Amelia ended the call smiling; she quickly scanned through the remaining part of the document, scribbling down her signature where necessary.

Afterwards, she shut down her system and tidied her desk before leaving her office.

"Ma'am, you're leaving..." Rebecca abruptly stood up, surprised to see her boss already carrying her handbag and laptop bag.

Pascal, who was seated inside the secretary's office, stood up and hurried over to Amelia to collect the laptop bag from her.

"Yes, dear. Pick up the folders on my desk and send them to the accounting department. I've already signed and approved them. Instruct Mr Dexter to disburse the necessary funds immediately. I don't want any delay in production."

"Yes, Ma'am," Rebecca noted while taking notes speedily on her tab.

"Also clear my remaining schedule for the day. I have an appointment with my doctor." Amelia said, already walking away.

"But ma'am..." Rebecca hurried after her boss. "...You were supposed to have a lunch meeting with the Chon Holding investors at 2:00 PM today. I don't know if they will be willing to reschedule after two failed meetings."

"Oh..." Amelia halted, face-palming her forehead. "Where is Mr Young?"

"He should be in his office ma'am."

"Tell him to meet me downstairs alongside Mrs Halls"

"Yes ma'am."

Amelia left for the elevator while her secretary hurried to her desk to carry out her instructions.