44: Chapter 44 – Grateful for Robin's help

Chapter 44 – Grateful for Robin's help

Lizzy recalled everything Sabrina told her about Daniel including the fact that he was interested in her. Well, Lizzy was not even considering his friendship. Not wanting to be far from Sabrina should in case her assistance for her big sister was needed, she said,0

"Sorry, I'm very busy right now. I have to be with my sister."

Oh no, Lizzy regretted it as soon as the word left her mouth. If this guy knew, then Robin was also bound to find out soon and she did not know how to take back her words because Daniel heard it clearly, and asked,

"Sabrina is your sister?"

Lizzy smiled awkwardly before finding the perfect excuse. "A sister from another mother. You know, like best friends?"

Daniel did not believe her but neither did he let it show. There were similarities between the sisters which he was surprised to have noticed before. Perhaps it was because of Lizzy's makeup the first time he saw her with Sabrina or because they both had blonde hair but now, it was obvious.

'Why is she lying?' Daniel wondered before quickly asking, by how Lizzy seemed to be in a hurry, "So, what is your name?"

"Sorry I don't have one," Lizzy said sternly, not wanting to entertain him to give him false hope. Daniel was taken aback by the sudden rudeness but followed when Lizzy began to walk away.

"Hey, don't be mean," 

Devin pulled Daniel to a stop to keep him from following Lizzy, his voice stern and he said, "Dude, you left your girlfriend and you are chasing another. Have you no respect for women? I suggest you take care of your woman and leave mine alone."

He shoved the woman into his arms, making Daniel frown. When he walked in with a woman, Devin saw it so when he began being a nuisance to Lizzy, Devin merely went to get the woman he came with, and brought her to him. Problem solved.

Whereas, Daniel was pissed to have missed the opportunity to get Lizzy's name. "Now you got my attention. Did you dump Sabrina or she dumped you? Isn't it interesting how you both hooked up so quickly? Can anyone explain your relationship with the two women to me? I'm lost here," he accused directly. 

Both Devin and Martin were out of ideas on how to get out of the situation but Daniel's little whore saved the situation when she said to Daniel,

"Dan, let's go and dance." 

"Shut up bitch, I'm busy. If you don't behave, I won't pay you!" Daniel snarled with fury lacing his tone, the girl bowed her head in embarrassment. Devin used the opportunity to say,

"You indeed have no respect for women. Excuse us."

Daniel did not stop them since he had spotted Lizzy behind Sabrina. He went to whisper something to one of the highly respected businessmen with the Borough president and smirked.

At the high table, the Borough President, upon seeing Robin approach his table with Sabrina, asked two of his family members to excuse them for a while. Sabrina was given a seat close to Mrs. Bright, the wife of Mr. Bright, while Robin sat opposite Sabrina. 

Good choice of a sitting place for him, as he took in her appearance very well, admitting that his ex-wife was extremely beautiful. She was not wearing too much makeup but garnered so much stun. 

"Can you tell us, Mrs. Jewel, everything about the necklace you are wearing?" Mr. Bright, the Borough President asked her.

Sabrina was a little startled upon being addressed by her ex-husband's name. She made the correction, "First of all, the name is Miss Sabrina James and I work as the Deputy CEO of JC Minerals."

Sabrina took the opportunity to sell her father's company but Mr. Bright and everyone at the high table including Robin, were astonished by the revelation. 

"Wow, I thought you were selling it like an individual. In this case, I will like to give you a pool of customers. What do you think about that?" Mr. Bright asked with a soft smile while he glanced at Robin, who nodded his head.

Sabrina was slightly confused, not understanding how things could move so fast at a birthday party. "If I may ask, how are you going to do that sir?" She asked politely.

Mr. Bright chuckled, "You must be new in the business field to ask that question so how did you achieve such a big position?"

Sabrina was embarrassed by the question. If she said the company was her dad's, then Robin would easily get every information on her and her whole family including her relationship with Devin. 

Now she realized that lying was not easy. Moreso, it was very difficult to keep up with. Words failed her this time. "Ehmmm," she forced a smile.

"She's been hardworking," Robin put in a word for her, seeing her unease. His gaze though, was full of suspicion.

With Robin responding on her behalf, Mr. Bright did not probe further and asked instead, "Before I make the announcement and get business links, how much is the jewelry you are selling?"

"How much do you intend to buy it for?" Sabrina asked in return, everyone at the table frowned.

Seeing the confusion on their faces, Robin put in a word for her again, "My wife has an interesting way of selling her products. What she means is, whatever amount you put on the necklace is the value you give to the woman you are buying it for. For your information, the starting price is 1.5million."

Sabrina smiled with gratitude but could not understand Robin's reasons for helping her out. It was clear how his words carried power and everyone would immediately accede to it. 

"Miss James, due to the relationship I have with your husband, I mean, ex-husband, I would love to give you the audience but since my wife is interested in the one you are wearing, I want to know if you have more," Mr. Bright asked. 

Sabrina was surprised at how fast things were moving with Robin helping out.

"Please give me a minute," Sabrina said before calling out, "Lizzy!"

  Lizzy went behind her and gave her the remaining three necklaces displayed on a tray, each of them cushioned with small fancy pillows. 

The businessman Daniel had whispered something earlier, recalled it at the sight of Lizzy, thereby drawing her attention, "Excuse me, Lizzy, right? Are you her assistant?" He asked.

Lizzy smiled. It was time to sell her brother's company too. "I'm Lizzy James, deputy CEO of JC Clothing lines. I designed her dress."

Jaws dropped at the revelation and the business man was even more amazed. "Wow, such a talent. Can I have your business card? For future business, I mean."

"Of course," Lizzy said and gave him her business card. Sabrina almost bragged that Lizzy was her sister, except that Robin was there. 

Unknown to her, Robin had already taken keen notice of the surnames as well as their resemblance. He also took notice of the name to investigate later. If Sabrina could read minds, then she would have changed her strategy.

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