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Bella POV
We reached home and Ben sent me the time for tonight meeting. I still had time but I don't know whether I should take a Cullen with me. Even if I do take one with me, it will be Esme. She knows more about Richard anyway; with her on our side, we'll know what are his weaknesses and strengths. We can use that to our advantage. I am going to die thinking about all this. Nevertheless, should I take a Cullen with me? That remains the predominant question in my mind. I should ask Doc. He knew my father before he died and can guide me through this shit. I went over to meet Doc when I heard noises that I was very familiar with and ran away before I could here more. I went to the kitchen to see Rose pacing like anything.
"What happened?" I asked her.
"Emmet told me about them being Irish! They are fucking Irish Bella!" she said.
"I know." I replied. "That's why I held this urgent meeting and I hope that Alice's wedding happens as soon as possible, because after that I am leaving for New York to meet with Zander."
She nodded. "Bella I am scared. Zander may love you but when it comes to his family he is the worst." She shuddered.
I knew that. That is why I am hopping that Zander will not kill me on the spot.
"But if Richard comes in the picture then you and I both know that he can fight for the throne." I said. "If Zander taught me anything it is love your family, but love your position more, because everyone will want it and will try to be your family."
She nodded. "I know. He taught me that too but Bella you can't outwit the teacher."
Actually, I could but that is plan B. I nodded. No one knew about plan B right now and it should be kept that way.
"God I have not been nervous since my valedictorian speech." I said.
"I know you should have seen your face that day!" she said.
"Hey! I was nervous. I was naïve, stupid and a geek." I replied. "People didn't know be back then."
It was true. I was the personification of a typical geek, braces with baggy shirts and jeans. On a good day, it used to be an ironed shirt and pants.
"Anyway should I take a Cullen with me?" I asked. "I mean it may make this more believable."
She nodded. "Yeah it will." She said. "But are you sure that taking them with you is the right choice?"
I knew it was a risk but I have to take it. I mean what could go wrong. Okay many things but I'll think about that later.
"It is a risk but I have to take it." I said. "I really don't have a choice."
She shrugged. She knows this is true.
"Okay before going to the meeting I will talk to Black about the shipment damage of ours.
"Sure that will ease them up! It's not like you are going to tell them about the possibility of the ancient rival starting again!" she said sarcastically. I rolled my eyes and ignored her.
I went to my office and took a beer out of the cabinet. I chugged it down and let a breath out. I kept it on the table and rubbed my hands over my face. I need to get this done ASAP. I sat down on my chair and opened my laptop to connect with the Blacks.
The Blacks control our southern shipments, the Mexico area. We have an alliance with them that allows us to use their route with fewer charges. However, our past shipments have been not reaching us or something so being the Boss, I have a settle this. Jacob Black is the heir to the Blacks Empire and his father Billy Black is the one in charge. Billy and I have a good relationship so hopefully this will end well and not in dispute. Jacob Black on the other hand is one of the most awful and pathetic person I have ever met! That guy do no when to take a hint. I literally had to knee him in the balls to tell him to stay the fuck away from me.
I called Billy on Skype and he picked it up on the second ring.
"Isabella, to what do we owe this pleasure?" he said cheekily and I narrowed my eyes.
"You know exactly why you owe this pleasure." I growled at him.
He laughed heartily. "Jacob owes me a Ferrari. I told him they don't have the guts to deal with us without you. Pussies." He said
Even I had to laugh at that. "Who the fuck your boy thinks he is? I still think you should marry him off to Julieta. That woman can keep your empire in line. Jacob will just destroy it."
Billy sighed. "What can I do about that boy? I love his mother but he has a little too much of her in him. Maybe it is time that I go and talk to Julieta's father."
"It will be a very good thing. He will get off my back." I added and that set off another round of laughing.
"That is very true." He said.
"Stop fucking with our shipments okay? I have a lot going right now and it will be good if you cooperate a little Billy." I said tiredly.
He nodded. "When you are free, I need to know everything and from you am I clear?" he said sternly.
I nodded and winked at him, "don't forget to invite me to the wedding!" I said and hung up on him.
I looked at time and it was almost time for dinner. I had a craving for steak today. I am going to die why not a good last meal.
I went to the kitchen after drinking my beer and saw it in complete silence. Rose and Doc were one side and the Cullens on one. I shook my head already tired. I told everyone in my family to play nice but one can never be sure.
"What?" I hissed as I entered.
Doc, Esme looked guilty, and my eyes widened.
"Seriously?" I asked them.
They nodded. Oh god how can they be so stupid. Nothing can stay a secret here can it?
"What happened?" I asked as I sat down at the head of the table.
It was like a pirate's ship as soon as I said the words… curses were said, things were shouted and Rose stood up looking to strangle someone.
I took out my glock and fired it at the window (yes the glass is bulletproof) and it got quiet.
"Now why don't you all shut up and sit down?" I sweetly and quietly ask and everyone sat down. Even Rose and Emmet looked scared because they know that I am just minutes away from going in "Boss Mode" and trust me, no one should see me in Boss Mode. Last time I went in that we had to replace our entire security.
"What happened?" I asked again.
"Mom told us that she slept with Doc and that after all this she will be staying with him." Edward said.
I looked at Doc and raised my eyebrow. He raised one right back and I nodded. After the loss of his first wife, Esme was the first one Doc tried to try a relationship out with someone. I owe it to him.
"Are you ready to let go of your sons?" I asked her. "I mean if things with Zander turns out okay Edward and Jasper will stay with him for their training and you will be with Carlisle who will be with us at our headquarters."
She looked at bit shaken. I guess Carlisle didn't tell her about that yet. He looked at me and I shrugged. What was I supposed to do? Just let her be with us without knowing the pro's and cons?
"But they can stay with us right?" she asked tentatively.
"It all depends on Zander. He may want you to stay with him. Then you are not divorced yet. Look, I am not against you being with Doc. Okay. Just I have to be the practical one here." I told her. "Tell me what you guys want to eat and go upstairs and talk."
Esme shook her head and Carlisle ordered a pizza for all of us.
I sighed as they went up.
"How do you do that?" Jasper asked.
"Do what?" I asked.
"Not let your emotions rule you?"
"You are a cop Jasper." I said. "I thought you guys have training for that."
He shook his head and went upstairs. It was just me, Rose and Edward. It was so awkward. Rose glared at Edward. He glared back at her and I was literally stuck in between.
"I am going to get ready for the meeting." I finally said to them. "Edward I need to talk you about your fathers daily life before going to it okay?" I asked him.
He nodded and I left them to piss off contest.
I went to my closet and wore one of my formal attire that was a dark blue green color, knee length dress. It had a dark grey belt around my torso.
I looked at mirror dreading the next few hours. I really hoped that the Richard problem would be solved very quickly and without much Huss or fuss.
So I am so sorry about the delay. My aunt just had a baby girl so I was taking care of her and my exams were on my head so I couldn't use the laptop. I am so sorry people. Hope you loved the chapter. Press the little button and let me know!