Billionaire PRETENDS To Be A Homeless Cripple To Find True Love, God Send Him A Blessing

PART 2:

 My company needs an investment. ‘ Tell me more. ‘ I have a strong proposal. The shares have been dropping for months, Stephen. I need a serious capital injection to stabilize things before the market panics completely. ‘ I see. Let’s talk numbers. I’m willing to invest the amount you need, but you already know my condition. Your son marries my daughter.

‘ Consider it done, Stephen. I’ll make sure of it. You’re the only person who never asked me for anything, Bayo. That’s because I already have everything I need, a good friend. Bayo, the prototype sold. I’m a billionaire now, but nobody can know, not even my parents. Femi, this is huge. Your secret is safe with me.

For Chioma, life had only ever moved in one direction, forward, fast, and expensive. London was just another playground. With her closest friend Sheila by her side, every outing was an event, every purchase a performance. Bayo, part of why I built everything myself, away from my father’s shadow, is because he’s always been irresponsible with business, reckless decisions, no patience, no wisdom.

 I refuse to inherit that pattern. That makes a lot of sense now. And now there’s practically a bond on my head that I’m supposed to marry Chioma. Look at her lifestyle, Bayo. Always traveling, always spending money like water. So, it’s more than just not loving her. Why would I marry a girl who doesn’t even share the same faith as me, Bayo? That matters to me more than anything else. It should matter.

 That’s the foundation of everything. You know, Bayo, when I started out, I wasn’t even praying to become a billionaire. I was just asking God to help me sustain myself, to be independent. And look at you now. God took my little devotion, my little strength, and turned it into more than I ever imagined.

 He made me a billionaire, Bayo, without my father’s help or blessing. That’s not luck, Femi. That’s God’s hand. And because of that, my father has no real power over me anymore, Bayo. He can threaten, he can shout, but he cannot control my life. You’re finally free from that shadow. Soon, I’m going to help my mom, Bayo. She’s endured so much silently under my father’s arrogance. She deserves better.

She does. And you’re the one who can finally give her that. So, are you telling me that if I wanted to marry you, I actually couldn’t? ‘ Of course not. Are you a billionaire? If you were, I’d talk to my father about you. It’s not really about whether he’s a billionaire or not. My father has a business acquaintance, and it’s already been arranged since I was 10 years old that I would marry his son.

‘ Since you were 10, then why have you been dating me all this time? ‘ That’s just how it works for me, Mark. If you break up with me, I get married, I fall in love with someone else, but I’ll still continue our relationship, too. The marriage is just for the name. ‘ I don’t think it works that way, Chioma.

‘ Mom, I am looking forward to my graduation, but my spirit has been deeply grieving. I don’t know Femi personally, but he’s a brother in Christ. I can’t let his wedding to Chioma proceed, even if Dad disowns me. Mom, Chioma is so irresponsible. She’s dating all these different men. I just don’t get why anyone would allow this marriage to happen.

 Are Femi’s parents blind to it? Haven’t they seen her posts? Mom, I’m so confused about what to do. I feel so lost right now. What do you think I should do? ‘ Becky, don’t worry about the wedding. I don’t believe it will go through. Femi is a Christian, and his mother knows Chioma’s character. She won’t allow it.

 Becky, let the Adamises and Olas play their cards. Don’t get involved. Focus on your graduation. Trust God to handle this. If Femi is his child, he will intervene. Becky, I know you’re not jealous of Chioma, but I don’t want people to think you are. So, please stay out of it. Let God handle it. ‘ To the world, he said nothing. To his mother, he said just enough that he was comfortable now, safe now, free from his father’s shadow.

 He could not yet tell her the whole truth, but he gave her something she hadn’t felt in years, hope. ‘ You must marry a girl you truly love, Femi. Someone caring, someone who understands. You don’t have to marry into affluence. ‘ I hear you, Mom. I won’t settle for less than that. ‘ Look at my life, Femi. We have all the money in the world, and yet I am not happy. I do not want that for you.

‘ Mom, I never knew you felt this way. Mom, I don’t understand how you stay so calm with him. He controls everything. He manipulates everyone around him. ‘ Understand ‘ father is coming from, my son, but don’t be like him. ‘ Not far away in a home with far less gold, but far more faith, lived Lucy, a girl who cleaned up by dawn and prayed by night.

 She had nothing the world called wealth, except a family that truly loved her. ‘ I’m off to school, Mama. Lucy, save some stew for me this evening. ‘ Only if you come back with good grades today. Go well, my son. God go with you. ‘ Lord be with me today. Be with my mother. Be with my brother. Cover us with the blood of Jesus and show me how to be a blessing to someone else today.

Amen. ‘ I need you to find a mansion and set up an office for me. Everything stays under my name, Femi Havilah Investment, but you’ll be the one people see, the one who speaks for me. No one can know I’m the one who did it, not even my mother. ‘ I understand. I’m just here to help you, Femi. Nothing more. All right.

 I’ll handle everything, the mansion, the office, all of it. But you have to promise me you’ll stop the moment it becomes too dangerous. I promise. Bayo, already a sharp businessman in his own right, threw himself into the task, searching, negotiating, inspecting property after property, determined to build his friend a life that didn’t exist yet.

Within months, Femi Havilah Investment rose from nothing into one of Lagos’s most talked about companies. Bayo stood at the entrance, the trusted face the world would come to know, but no one document, no one signature bore his name. He was and remained only a faithful assistant, carrying a secret far bigger than himself.

 Every signature, every transfer, every document, all of it moved through Bayo’s steady hands, but the money and the vision behind it belonged only to Femi. Before the wheelchair, before the disguise, there were two girls who taught Femi a painful lesson, that money can buy attention, but it can never buy love. ‘ Baby, can you send me money for that new bag I showed you? And maybe the matching shoes, too.

‘ That’s the fourth thing this week, Ngozi. You’ve never once asked how my day was. I don’t think this is love, Ngozi. I think we should end this. ‘ Wait, what? Because of a bag? ‘ It’s not about the bag. It’s everything. ‘ Femi, please, let’s just talk. ‘ There’s nothing left to say. Bola, I asked you a question.

‘ Sorry, I was just checking how much the new car you mentioned costs. ‘ [sighs] ‘ Two women, two lessons, ‘ and one growing certainty in Femi’s heart that as long as they could see his wealth, he would never truly know if they loved him. Bio, every girl I’ve ever dated wanted my money, not me. Even now that I’m richer than my father, I still don’t know who would love me if I had nothing.

 So, how do you plan to find out? I want to disappear. Give up everything, even pretend to be disabled, and see who actually shows kindness when I have nothing to offer them. ‘ Femi, that’s That’s extreme. Are you sure? I want to disappear. ‘ Give up everything, even pretend to be disabled, and see who actually shows kindness when I have nothing to offer them.

‘ Femi, that’s extreme. Are you sure about this? ‘ Femi, this is not a small thing. Pretending to be disabled, sitting outside your own building, letting people mock you. What if it goes too far? I have to know the truth, Bio, even if it hurts. Will you help me or not? All right.

 I’ll handle everything, the mansion, the office, all of it. But, you have to promise me you’ll stop the moment it becomes too dangerous. I promise. ‘ Sheila, this restaurant has the best small chops in Lagos, I swear. That’s why we come here every week. ‘ Ha, exactly. Cheers to that. ‘ [laughter] ‘ Every weekend blurred into the next.

Bright lights, ‘ loud music, and a lifestyle that never seemed to slow down. ‘ Come on, just one date. I’ll treat you well. ‘ I said I’m not interested. Please, I have customers to attend to. ‘ You’re too beautiful to be standing here all day selling oranges. Let me take you out sometime. ‘ Thank you, but I’m not interested.

 Would you like to buy something? ‘ So, this market boy asked you out again today, and you just embarrassed him like that? ‘ I didn’t embarrass him. I was just honest with him. I’ve applied to five more places this week, Mama. Nobody is calling back. Don’t worry, my dear. God’s time is the best time. Something will come.

‘ Before I do this properly, I want to test something. I’m going to call a few of my old contacts and ask them for money. Say I’m in trouble. You really want to know the truth, don’t you? Bro, I’m in serious trouble. I need 5 million naira urgently. Can you send it now? He cut the call immediately, Biu. This is a man I gave 5 million naira to without a second thought not long ago.

I’m sorry, Femi. That’s the harsh reality of it. There had been a time when Femi gave without thinking twice. Friend after friend, favor after favor. Never once questioning whether the love was real. That settles it, Biu. I need to see this through completely. The wheelchair, the disguise, all of it. Then let’s get you ready.

Whatever you decide, Femi, I’m with you. Let’s go get you ready for this disguise. Thank you, Biu. Let’s begin. In the boutique, she wasn’t just shopping. She was collecting one outfit at a time as if satisfaction was something that could be purchased. Her collection of G Wagons kept growing. This time, a yellow one caught her eye.

To Chioma, a new car was never a want. It was simply the next thing. One signature later, the yellow G Wagon belonged to her. Another trophy in a life that measured happiness in horsepower and price tags. In a small home far from marble floors and gold gates, morning began the same simple way with prayer, with breakfast, and with a family that had learned to be grateful for what little they had.

The market never slept. A river of people, voices, and colors moving from sunrise to sundown. In the middle of it all stood Lucy helping her mother do what they had always done, work hard and trust God for the rest. Chioma, you really should cut down on all this spending and allowance. It’s getting out of hand.

 This is rich coming from you. She’s used to a lifestyle that isn’t sustainable forever, Stephen. ‘ She’s my daughter and she’s used to a lifestyle I’m not going to want to change. ‘ By the way, our daughter will be graduating soon. We’ll need to travel to London for it. ‘ Of course, whatever she needs we’ll be there. ‘ So, when is the wedding happening now with this Femi? ‘ Soon. My father is handling everything.

Femi doesn’t even have a choice in the matter. ‘ To Chioma, people existed to serve her comfort, carrying her bags, running her errands, never once earning a second glance. A manicure here, a facial there. Maintaining the image was in itself a full-time occupation. From up here, the whole city looked small and so did everyone in it, at least from where Chioma stood.

Before the world could see the man he truly was, Femi had to first become someone the world would overlook entirely. Piece by piece, the billionaire disappeared. What remained in the mirror was a stranger, a man with nothing about to discover everything. ‘ Last chance to change your mind, Femi. ‘ No turning back now, Bayo.

 Let’s do this. ‘ And so, outside the very building that bore his own name, Femi took his place among the forgotten, unseen, unrecognized, invisible to the world he had built. ‘ Oga, I’m sorry, but you can’t sit right here by the gate. I just started this job. If my oga sees you here, I could lose it. I understand.

 I’ll just need a small space. I’m not here to cause trouble. Okay, just for a bit. Please stay here under this tree. It’s a small shade at least and you won’t be too close to the gate. ‘ Thank you. I appreciate the kindness. ‘ Every morning, the same three faces walked past the gate without a second glance at the man in the wheelchair.

Joy, Vivian, and Amara, the office’s newest, sharpest-tongued employees. ‘ This one is actually final. How can someone this handsome be sitting here begging like this? If his legs were fine, trust me, he wouldn’t be here begging like this. True talk. Legs or no legs, we’re not here for that gist. Let’s go, we’ll be late.

‘ Their laughter faded into the building behind them, but Femi felt no sting, only confirmation of something he already suspected. Kindness cannot be judged by beauty, and cruelty wears many well-dressed faces. The gate had given him nothing but rejection. So, Femi pushed himself further into the noise, the color, and the heart of the city, the market, where real people lived real lives.

And there, behind a modest stand of oranges and bananas, was the one person in the market who actually looked at him, not through him. ‘ Did something really happen to your leg? ‘ Yes. I used to work fine. Everything was okay for me until I had an accident. ‘ Here, take this. It’s not much, but you need to eat something.

‘ Thank you. You didn’t have to do this. This means so much. Let me at least pay you something. ‘ No, please, keep it. God bless you. ‘ She had nothing to gain from him, and yet she gave freely. For a man who had tested a hundred false friends, this one small act of kindness meant more than he could explain.

Day after day, Femi returned, not for the money anymore, but for the quiet comfort of being seen by someone who asked nothing in return. ‘ So, what’s your name? I’ve been seeing you here for days now. ‘ You can call me Femi. ‘ Nice to meet you properly, Femi. I’m Lucy. I I last year, but I still haven’t found a proper job. I sell here.

 I also just started a cleaning job, and I’m doing an online course, too. ‘ You work so hard. That takes real strength. ‘ Whatever I’m going through, I just trust God with it. He’s carried my family this far. He won’t stop now. ‘ I believe that, too. More than you know. ‘ By day, the world saw a broken man in a wheelchair, but behind closed doors at night, Femi never stopped building, planning, working tirelessly on the empire only he and Bio knew was truly his.

‘ The launch of Havilah Bank drew the city’s elite, all eager to finally meet the mysterious young owner behind Lagos’ fastest rising empire. But, the man they came to see would not be standing before them today. On behalf of the CEO, I want to thank you all for coming today. Unfortunately, he could not be with us.

He’s currently overseas, overseeing another one of our projects. ‘ With one snip of the ribbon, Havilah Bank officially opened its doors. Another empire built in silence. Another triumph the true owner would never publicly claim. From the comfort of his own quiet room, Femi watched his empire grow, content to remain invisible as long as the work itself was real.

‘ Mama, there’s a man I’ve been seeing at the market. No legs, no family, it seems, just trying to raise money for his treatment. I want to help him get a loan. ‘ That’s a kind heart, my dear. Just be careful. ‘ I will, Mama. ‘ With nothing but hope and a folder of documents, Lucy walked into the bank, determined to do for a stranger what she prayed someone would one day do for her.

‘ I’m hoping to get a loan on behalf of a friend who needs urgent medical treatment. ‘ Let me see what I can do for you. You qualify for the loan. Actually, I can approve it right now, but you’ll have to go out with me first. ‘ Excuse me? I came here for a loan, not that. ‘ She had come in with hope. She walked out humiliated, reminded once again how easily kindness can be exploited by those in power.

‘ Are you okay? Why are you crying? ‘ It’s nothing really. I’m fine. ‘ You can tell me what happened in there. ‘ I tried to get a loan for a friend who needs treatment. Instead of just saying I wasn’t qualified, the manager told me he’d approve it only if I agreed to date him. ‘ He said that to you? That’s completely unacceptable.

 What is his name? ‘ Nosa. Why do you ask? ‘ Because I need to deal with him. ‘ Bayo, please don’t. ‘ One phone call was all it took. By the end of the day, Nosa’s foolishness had cost him everything. A stark reminder that in this new empire, character mattered as much as competence. News of Havilah Bank’s explosive launch reached even chairman’s desk.

 A new deep-pocket institution, exactly the kind of lifeline his crumbling empire desperately needed. Chairman walked into Havilah Bank with the same confidence that had carried him for 30 years, completely unaware that the empire he was about to beg from belonged to his own son. I need a loan of 1 billion dollars. I’m offering my mansion as collateral.

‘ Let me review the valuation of the property against the amount requested, sir. The initial figures look promising. ‘ Excellent. ‘ I’m sorry, sir, but your mansion’s current valuation doesn’t cover the amount you’re requesting. We cannot approve this loan. ‘ Do you know who I am? This is unacceptable. ‘ Chairman walked out of Havilah Bank the same way he walked in, with pride.

 But this time, the pride was wounded, and the humiliation followed him all the way to his car. For the entire ride home, chairman said nothing. But the anger inside him was building toward the one person he always turned to when he needed someone to blame. ‘ What kind of bank is this? What nonsense? IF YOUR SON WASN’T SO USELESS, if he had listened to me, this deal with Stephen WOULD ALREADY BE DONE.

‘ WHY ARE YOU BLAMING Femi for this? He has nothing to do with your business. Femi doesn’t touch your money, doesn’t live in your houses, doesn’t work in your company. How is any of this his fault? ‘ If he had just agreed to marry Chioma like I asked, none of this would be happening. ‘ Stephen, I need that investment sooner than we planned.

 The bank turned me down. ‘ Then get your son to agree to the marriage. That was always the condition. ‘ Stephen, why don’t you just help Olu with the money he asked for, instead of waiting for this marriage to happen first? ‘ Go on, I’m listening. ‘ Even if his son agrees to marry Chioma exactly as promised, wouldn’t the business have already collapsed by the time the wedding happens? Why not give him the money now and discuss the marriage after that? ‘ That’s a fair point.

All right, I’ll have my people forward the money to Olu first thing tomorrow. ‘ That’s the right thing to do. That’s what good friends do for each other, Stephen. They help first without conditions. ‘ You’re making a lot of sense, Isabella. ‘ As Isabella walked out satisfied, Chioma walked in having heard every word and with no intention of letting the decision be made without her.

‘ Daddy, I heard what you were discussing with Mommy. I don’t think you should send the money yet. ‘ And why not, Chioma? ‘ It’s not the right time. We need to wait. ‘ I see. Tell me more. ‘ Before you send that money, I need to speak to Femi myself. Once I’ve spoken with him and I’m satisfied, then you can go ahead.

‘ Your plan sounds better, actually. Olu, my daughter wants to speak with your son directly before we finalize anything. Can you send me his number? ‘ Of course, Stephen. No problem at all. I’ll send you his number right away. ‘ Let’s see what this billionaire has to say for himself. ‘ Femi’s number, when unreachable, always forwarded straight to Bayo.

 A safeguard the two friends had set up long ago for moments exactly like this. Hello, this is Femi’s line, but he’s not available at the moment. He’s overseas handling some business. May I ask who’s calling? ‘ This is Chioma, Stephen Adeyemi’s daughter. I need to speak to Femi directly. ‘ I understand.

 Once he’s reachable, I’ll make sure he calls you back personally. ‘ Overseas handling business, overseas handling business. That’s all anyone ever says about this man. Daddy, I don’t understand something. If Femi is really a billionaire, why is his father the one coming around begging for money? ‘ That’s a fair question, my dear. This is normal for billionaires from time to time, Chioma.

They sometimes need a huge injection into their business. It doesn’t mean they’re poor, it just means at that point in time the money is needed. ‘ I see, so it’s strategic. Okay, fine. But I still won’t allow you to send them the money until he speaks to me directly. ‘ All right, I support your decision on this.

It was hard to tell in that house who truly held the power. The father who wrote the checks or the daughter whose word could delay them indefinitely. ‘ He’s usually here by now. I hope he’s okay. There you are. I was starting to worry. ‘ Sorry, it took me longer to get here today.

 You were worried about me? ‘ Of course I was. You know I care. ‘ I know. Thank you. ‘ There you are. I was starting to worry. ‘ Sorry, it took me longer to get here today. You were worried about me? ‘ Of course I was. You know I care. ‘ I know. Thank you. ‘ Honestly, I look forward to you here every day now.

 You’ve become someone I actually care about. ‘ You have no idea how much that means to me, Lucy. ‘ It’s getting dark. Where exactly is your house? How will you get there in this condition? ‘ It’s not far, just a few streets away. ‘ Let me help you. ‘ Thank you. Don’t worry about me, Lucy. I’ll manage to get home. I always do. ‘ No, it’s too late for that.

Why don’t you just come to my house? You can spend the night and go on your way tomorrow morning. ‘ Are you sure? I don’t want to be a burden to your family. ‘ It’s no burden at all. Let’s go. ‘ For the first time since his disguise began, Femi was being led somewhere not out of pity, but out of genuine care.

Toward a home with far less money, but far more warmth than he had ever known. The house was small. The porch light flickered slightly. But to Femi, it looked like the warmest place he had seen in years. ‘ Mama, this is Femi, the man I told you about from the market. He’ll spend the night with us. ‘ You’re welcome here, my son.

 Make yourself at home. ‘ In that small kitchen, a stranger was about to be fed like family. Not because he had anything to offer, but simply because he was a guest in need. ‘ Come, come, sit at the table with us. There’s more than enough food to go around. ‘ Thank you so much. I don’t know how to repay this kindness.

‘ Femi, this is my brother, Jude. ‘ Nice to meet you, Femi. Any friend of my sister’s is welcome here. ‘ Thank you, Jude. It’s good to meet you, too. ‘ For the first time in decades, Chairman felt something unfamiliar creeping up his spine, fear. Real, cold fear. ‘ The Olu Havilah Gas and Oil sign still hung proudly above the entrance, but inside everyone could feel it.

 The empire was cracking under its own weight. I understand your concerns, but I need more time to sort this out. ‘ Time? You’ve been incompetent with this money, Olu. We want answers now, not excuses. ‘ Please. Just give me a little more time. If this business goes down and we lose our billions, you will be the one in serious trouble, Olu.

 Find a way to sort this out or face the consequences. I need real advice right now, not just numbers. What are my options here? ‘ Chairman, we need to talk seriously about your options. The situation has become critical. ‘ I’m listening. Tell me everything. ‘ If the bank forecloses on you, you lose everything.

 The company, the assets, possibly even face criminal charges from your investors. ‘ Jail? It could really come to that? ‘ The only real protection now is to find a trusted buyer. Someone who takes over the company before the bank can. Someone you can trust. ‘ And where do I even find someone like that on such short notice? ‘ Understand this, Chairman.

 The very godfathers threatening to protect you from jail are the same ones who could put you there. ‘ They stand to lose billions if this fails. So, I have no real allies in this at all? ‘ Find me this buyer, whoever they are. I don’t have any other choice left. ‘ I’ll start making calls immediately, Chairman. ‘ Behind closed doors, deals were unraveling.

‘ But in the hallways, whispers had already begun. The kind that precede the fall of any empire. ‘ I’m working on a solution. Please, just give me a few more days. ‘ A few more days? Our lawyers are already drafting the paperwork, Olu. Don’t test our patience. ‘ I understand, but please. ‘ Please, help me raise 5 million naira for my leg treatment.

‘ Don’t touch me. Get away. ‘ Please, I beg you. ‘ How dare a filthy dirty man like you speak to me? You disgust me. Stay away. ‘ You’ve barely spoken all evening. What is really going on? ‘ I might lose everything, Grace. Everything we’ve built. ‘ We’ll face this together. Whatever happens, we will face it together.

Maybe it’s time to pray about this instead of carrying it all alone. ‘ I don’t even remember the last time I prayed. ‘ While Chairman’s world crumbled in silence, Femi worked on, unaware that the storm gathering around his father’s empire was about to reach his own door. ‘ In the world of business, news travels fast, especially bad news.

 Bio, ever watchful, was among the first outside the family to hear that Olu Havilah Gas and Oil was on the verge of collapse. Bio rarely came to him this late unless it mattered. Femi could tell from the look on his friend’s face that something serious had happened. ‘ Femi, it’s about your father’s company. Olu Havilah Gas and Oil is on the verge of total collapse.

 Investors are threatening legal action. ‘ What? How bad is it really? ‘ I’m working on a solution. Please, just give me a few more days. ‘ A few more days? Our lawyers are already drafting the paperwork, Olu. Don’t test our patience. ‘ I understand. Please, just a little more time. It’s bad, Femi. He could lose the company, the assets, even face jail time if the investors decide to press charges.

‘ Jail? My father could actually go to jail? ‘ For all the pain his father had caused him, for all the years of control and greed, Femi still felt something stir in his chest that he couldn’t ignore. Blood, it seemed, still ran deeper than resentment. ‘ I’m going to buy the company, Bio. Whatever it takes, I’m not going to let him lose everything.

‘ Femi, after everything he’s put you through? ‘ He’s still my father, Bio. And more importantly, my mother lives in that house. If he falls, she falls with him. I can’t let that happen. Your heart is bigger than his ever was, but he can never know it was me, Bayo. Not ever. This has to be done through a completely different name.

 Nothing connected to Femi Havel Investments. You want to protect his dignity even after everything. He’s proud, Bayo. Too proud. If he ever found out his own son saved him, it would break something in him worse than losing the company ever could. That’s real grace, Femi. Real grace. I’ll set up an entirely separate holding company under a different name, completely disconnected from Femi Havel Investments.

 No one will ever trace it back to you. Thank you, Bayo. I don’t know what I do without you. One condition. My parents stay in that mansion. Even after we take over the company, they should never be forced to leave their home. I’ll make sure that’s written into the terms. Present it to him as good news, Bayo. A private investor saving his legacy, protecting his investors from loss.

 Let him feel relieved, not rescued. So, he keeps his pride intact even in defeat. Exactly. Understood. My mother is sharp, Bayo. If she sees my name anywhere near this, even indirectly, she’ll know instantly. Trust me, this will be airtight. Not even the sharpest eyes will trace it back to you. I was thinking we register it under Crestfield Holdings.

 Completely neutral, nothing tying it to either of our names. Crestfield Holdings, that works perfectly. Let’s move fast on this, Bayo. My father doesn’t have much time left. Consider it done. I’ll start first thing tomorrow morning. Morning came as it always does, indifferent to the conversations of the night before.

 And in this house, that indifference seemed to suit them both perfectly. Doesn’t it bother you at all, marrying someone you’ve never had a real conversation with? Not really. Love isn’t the only thing that makes a marriage work. Do you even know anything about this Femi personally, or just that he’s rich? I know he’s a Christian, very responsible.

 That’s really all that matters for this kind of arrangement. I’m running late. I need to get to work. ‘ Go on then. We can finish this later. ‘ Hi Chioma, it’s Mark. Just calling to say I’ll be a bit late home today. Work’s a bit busy, but it shouldn’t be too long. Okay, see you later. ‘ Mark is really a joker. Did he really think I was going to marry him? What makes him think he’s my only boyfriend? Joker.

‘ Bio, how quickly can Crestwood Holdings be ready to approach my father? ‘ The paperwork can be ready within a few days. I’ll handle the first contact with Chairman Olu. ‘ Good. Time is short. I’ll keep it moving quickly. Will the investors threatening my father back off once Crestwood steps in? ‘ Yes, once real capital is on the table, they’ll back off immediately.

‘ So, it’s just about protecting their money? ‘ Exactly. Their money will be protected if the deal saves the company quickly. Chairman Olu won’t be so desperate to push the marriage with Chioma. ‘ That’s exactly why I want to move fast, to take that pressure off both my family and myself. ‘ I understand. ‘ Bio, I’m completely certain about this decision, whatever it costs me personally.

‘ I understand. I’ll get moving on the paperwork first thing in the morning. ‘ [sighs] ‘ This Chelsea residence, one of London’s most expensive properties, belongs to Chairman Steven and his family, sitting quietly grand among the city’s wealthiest addresses. Home sweet home. I can’t believe graduation is finally here.

Mark, wait. Where are you going? Please, don’t leave like this. Chioma, did you see Mark leaving with his luggage? Yes. We broke things off. I don’t understand why you would break up with Mark at all. You’ve been with him for years, even cheated on him. The simplest thing would have been to just marry him quietly and leave Femi out of the picture entirely.

 Dragging an innocent man like Femi into your mess is exactly the kind of irresponsible behavior you’re known for. Chioma, your name is always associated with spending money carelessly and being seen in every club. So what? I enjoy my life. How can you be the older responsible sister and act so irresponsibly? I don’t have to explain myself to you.

 Who do you think you are to lecture me about my life? I’m just trying to help you, Chioma. Help? By judging me? I won’t have it. I’m not judging. I’m worried, Be. What are you even doing back in this house uninvited? This house belongs to our father and my mother, Chioma. I have every right to be here. You think you can just walk in here like that? I don’t need your permission. That’s it.

 I’m calling father right now to get you out of this house. Go ahead, Chioma. Make the call. I will. You’re done here. We’ll see. Becky, you need to move out of this house entirely this time. Are you serious? Move out of my own father’s house? I’m dead serious. You have to leave. You can’t make me leave. This is my home.

Chioma, there’s no need to rush into calling Dad. He’s graduation on Saturday. Wait and raise the issue of moving out with him then. You’re right. I’ll wait. I remember graduation. Congratulations, Becky. Thank you, Chioma. And what have you ever built or achieved for yourself? Becky, that’s not fair.

 Fair? Look at your life. Chioma, you were born into money and dropped out of school. You have nothing of your own to show for yourself. No degree, no accomplishment beyond what Dad provided. You don’t know what I’ve been through, Becky. I I keep cleaning up your mess, Chioma. The most eligible bachelor in Nigeria is being pushed to marry you.

 Becky, please. My conscience won’t allow it. He has to know the truth about you. Thank you God for helping me stay grounded and clear-headed through the tension with my sister. Please give me wisdom on how to protect Femi from a marriage built on deception and grant peace within my own heart. Chioma, you constantly use your mother’s death as an excuse for your irresponsible behavior.

You don’t understand. That loss changed everything for me. You can’t just dismiss my pain like that. to blackmail dad whenever he tries to discipline you. That’s not true. I would never do that. You do it every time he corrects you. You’re just jealous. Chioma, you do the exact same thing to Isabella.

 My mother tries to guide you in a caring, motherly way and you use the same excuse every time. It’s a pattern you use on everyone. ‘ Good afternoon. This is Bio from Crestfield Holdings. I’m calling to discuss a possible acquisition of Oluhavila Gas and Oil. We believe this presents a valuable opportunity for both parties. ‘ Good afternoon, chairman.

 Our private firm is interested in investing in your company. ‘ I see. What are the terms? ‘ We’ll discuss that in person. Are you available tomorrow? ‘ Yes, tomorrow works. I’ll have my assistant confirm. Chairman, Crestfield Holdings is prepared to inject the necessary capital to stabilize the company immediately.

 This will protect the business and our investors from collapse. ‘ I see. This is a significant commitment. ‘ It is. We believe it’s the best path forward. ‘ I never expected such generosity from a stranger. This is a lifeline for my family. Thank you, Bio. ‘ You’re welcome, chairman. ‘ I am truly grateful. For the first time in a long while, Femi felt something close to peace, having protected the people he loved most without asking for anything in return, not even recognition.

‘ There. It’s done. This is a relief, father. A real solution at last. Femi, the preliminary agreement is signed. My father is deeply relieved and grateful. The deal is moving forward without any suspicion. That’s excellent news, Bio. Bio, welcome. Let’s begin the handover. Thank you, Chairman. My team is ready.

Good. Please review and sign the transfer agreement. Understood. We are aligned. Excellent. Let’s proceed. ‘ [snorts] ‘ It is done. Thank you, Chairman. This is more than a signature. ‘ It is a legacy. Bio, on behalf of Crestfield Holdings, thank you for saving our company. It was my honor, sir.

 You secured our family’s future. We are forever grateful. Together, we will build a great future. Grace, my love. ‘ You look so relieved. What happened? ‘ It’s settled. All of it. ‘ I’m so happy for you. ‘ Grace, I have wonderful news. A private investor has stepped in to save the company. ‘ Oh, thank God.

 Is the mansion secure? ‘ Yes, it’s secure. All the investors are satisfied. ‘ That’s a huge relief. Thank you. Now that the company is saved, you no longer need to force our son into that marriage. ‘ I see. ‘ It’s a chance for a better path for him. ‘ Perhaps. ‘ Chairman, Chioma is simply too irresponsible a girl for our son to marry.

Her behavior is simply not suitable for our family. ‘ What do you mean irresponsible? ‘ She’s not thinking. Chioma is being reckless. ‘ Living loudly doesn’t make someone irresponsible. I knew Chioma’s mother. She was responsible before she passed. ‘ But her choices were reckless. ‘ She was a good woman. Don’t judge her.

‘ Chairman, I apologize for how I phrased it. I only meant that now the business is saved and the mansion is secure, we could simply drop the entire marriage arrangement and move forward peacefully. ‘ I see. I picked you up from nothing, from the gutter. If you push me to divorce, YOU’LL GO RIGHT BACK to having nothing.

‘ Your threats don’t move me. ‘ You’ll regret this. ‘ I doubt that. ‘ I am not divorcing you. I am waiting for you to walk away. If you insist on defying me. ‘ I will stand by my son until the very end. No matter what it costs me personally. Even if it means the end of my marriage. ‘ What should have been a moment of celebration, the saving of their family’s fortune, had instead unraveled into the most painful argument this marriage had ever known.

‘ Bayo, I didn’t expect to hear from you. ‘ I know Lucy. I had to call after that day. ‘ It was so chaotic. I’m glad you called. ‘ Me, too. Can we meet soon? ‘ I’d like that. ‘ Lucy, what exactly was the loan for? ‘ It was for an urgent business matter. ‘ I understand, but I need the specifics. ‘ It’s complicated, Bayo.

Bayo, the loan was for a friend I met at the market. He’s in a wheelchair trying to raise money for his leg treatment. It’s urgent before it becomes too late to save it. ‘ Lucy, I’d like to personally cover the amount needed for your friend’s treatment with absolutely no conditions or strings attached.

 Your kindness moved me. ‘ Bayo, thank you. I don’t know what to say. I can’t believe this. Why would he do this for me? I don’t know what to say. ‘ Femi, you won’t believe what happened today. I met a young woman crying outside the bank. I offered to cover the medical costs for a stranger she was helping. That’s very kind, Bayo.

 Who is the stranger? Bayo. What was her name again? Lucy. Her name is Lucy. Lucy from the market? Yes, why? I’ve been confiding in her every day. Femi, wait. I had no idea Lucy was the girl you loved. Bayo, what are you talking about? I’m so sorry. I didn’t know. Please forgive me. It’s okay, Bayo. Just breathe. I feel terrible.

Bayo, I never said I loved her. I only said I liked her. She’s the only person I fully trust besides you. I see. Thank you for clarifying. Bayo, as long as you and Lucy like each other, I’ll never stand between you. If she was meant for me, nothing would have come between us. Thank you, Femi. That means a lot.

 Our friendship matters most. Thank God my best friend was never truly in love with Lucy. I came so close to betraying the one friendship I value most. I won’t let that happen again. I must pursue Lucy carefully and honestly. Now that my conscience is clear, I can be truthful. My loyalty to Femi remains untouched. I’m relieved I corrected myself.

I never claimed to love Lucy. I could never betray my best friend over a woman. If Lucy was truly meant for me, she would have been mine. I choose to leave us and trust that God will bring the right woman in his time. ‘ [snorts] ‘ Welcome back, Chairman Stephen Isabella. ‘ Welcome to Heathrow, sir and madam.

‘ Thank you, Becky. Good to see you. ‘ Hello, Becky. Thank you for waiting. ‘ Mom, Dad, I missed you so much. ‘ We’re so proud of you, Becky. My beautiful girl, congratulations. ‘ I love you both. ‘ We love you, too. Becky, we’re so proud of you. ‘ Thank you, Dad. ‘ You’ve worked so hard, my love.

‘ Your graduation is well deserved. ‘ It means everything. ‘ Welcome to the Havilah Royal Hotel. ‘ Right this way, Chairman Stephen Isabella. ‘ Thank you. A magnificent entrance. ‘ It’s breathtaking. ‘ Allow me. ‘ Becky. Thank you. ‘ Becky Adeyemi with first class honors in law. ‘ Thank you. This means everything.

‘ Congratulations, Becky. ‘ Thank you so much. ‘ We’re so proud of you, Becky. ‘ Thank you, Dad. ‘ You look so beautiful, my love. ‘ I love you, Mom. ‘ Father, I want Becky out of this house entirely. ‘ Chioma, that’s a serious request. ‘ I won’t have her here any longer. ‘ I’ll consider it. Now that Becky has graduated, I’ll get her a place of her own.

I’m giving in to her demand. ‘ I think that’s for the best. ‘ I hope you’re right. ‘ Dad, I can’t believe you’re actually doing this. ‘ Becky, I have no choice. ‘ But I’ve lived here my whole life. This is my home. ‘ I know. I’m sorry. ‘ The real reason Chioma wants me out is that she has a boyfriend secretly living here.

 And I’ve been advising you about it. How can you still plan her marriage to Femi? ‘ A boyfriend living here? ‘ Yes, while she’s promised to a believer. Father, if you check the security cameras, you’d know the truth. Everything in this house is recorded. Why are you acting so surprised? ‘ I don’t know what you’re talking about. ‘ Please, stop.

‘ I didn’t realize you were cheating, Chioma. ‘ Cheating? That’s a lie. I have no boyfriend. Becky made up this entire story. ‘ Why would Becky lie to me? ‘ To ruin us. From today, you should no longer look at me as your daughter. Thank you for supporting me through university, but I no longer need anything from you.

 Enjoy your life with Chioma. ‘ Becky, please, don’t do this to your father. ‘ Mom, I’m not doing it out of hate. I need peace. Maybe this distance will help him see. ‘ But he’s your father. ‘ What should we do now? Our flights back to Nigeria are already booked. We should simply proceed with the trip despite the tension. ‘ Becky, please, talk to me.

‘ I can’t. ‘ We need to sort this out. ‘ Not here. ‘ Becky, can we talk, please? I didn’t mean what I said earlier. ‘ What do you want, Stephen? You did mean it. You were ready to push me out because of Chioma. I wonder what she holds over you, why you seem so controlled by her. ‘ Becky, it’s not that simple.

‘ It is to me. Thank you for everything, Dad. ‘ Of course, my dear. I just want the best for you. ‘ I know. ‘ Take care of yourself. ‘ Stephen, talk to me. ‘ I can’t. Not now. ‘ Dad, I will never work for you. You have two daughters, but you have always preferred one. Enjoy the daughter you truly want. Dad, please don’t call this number again or ask me to come back.

 I’m not disowning you, but I need some distance. I have to find something on my own. This one looks promising. ‘ My team is ready. Let’s discuss the case. The case is about my late father’s village. It rightfully belongs to him. Another party is wrongfully claiming it as their own. Becky, win this landmark case for me, and I will personally pay you 100 million dollars.

‘ 100 million? This is ‘ it. The key to the case. I have to be meticulous. Your honor, this case is about land rights. My client’s claim is backed by legal precedents. Justice must be served. In conclusion, the evidence clearly establishes our client’s rightful ownership. The defense’s claims are based on outdated surveys and lack merit.

‘ The ruling is in favor of the plaintiff. ‘ We won! Oh my god, we did it! ‘ You are brilliant, Becky. ‘ Breaking news, a historic landmark land dispute case has just been won in court. This is one of the most significant rulings our country has seen in years. Becky Obi, leading the victory. ‘ Becky? Chioma’s sister? ‘ A brilliant young lawyer.

‘ Incredible. ‘ We won. Justice has been served. ‘ Thank you, Becky. This is a victory for all of us. ‘ Becky, how do you feel about this historic win? ‘ All the glory belongs to God. He helped me achieve this victory. My entire life has been transformed by trusting God. This victory is simply further proof of his faithfulness toward me.

 Becky’s heartfelt testimony has already begun trending across the country, moving many with her humility and faith. I stand here with humility, trusting in God’s plan. ‘ Her faith is so moving. ‘ This is my testimony. ‘ I wish this was the daughter I meant to marry, my son. ‘ Alhaji Zemerin, whose life revolves around God.

‘ Oh, Becky, my daughter. What have I done to you? ‘ I stand here today because truth matters. ‘ My daughter, what have I done? Forgive me. ‘ Stephen, what’s wrong? What’s happening? ‘ Ever since Chioma’s mother died during childbirth, I felt compelled to spoil her. ‘ I deeply regret it.

 Chioma can’t manage anything for herself. ‘ When I told Becky I was getting her a place, I didn’t truly mean it that way. ‘ I only wanted to reduce Chioma’s influence. I love my daughter. ‘ Stephen, it’s not too late to mend things with Becky. Recognizing your mistake is the first step. ‘ I know. Becky, I watched your interview.

 I’m so proud of you beyond words. ‘ And I’m truly sorry for everything. ‘ How could I have raised two daughters so differently? Where did I go wrong with Chioma while Becky is so strong? ‘ Reaching out even without an answer was still the right thing to do. ‘ You’re right. Thank you. How did I raise them so differently? Where did I go wrong with Chioma while Becky is so strong? ‘ Stephen, you did your best.

 Stephen, what you gave Chioma wasn’t love. It was guilt disguised as indulgence. The two are never the same. Stephen, you can’t keep protecting Chioma from every consequence. ‘ It’s time to correct her directly and honestly, no matter how difficult. Isabella, I need to call Becky first. Even if she doesn’t answer, she needs to know I’m trying.

‘ God, I thank you for how quickly you’ve changed my life. Since I walked away and trusted you, everything is different. Oh my God. It can’t be real. ‘ [sighs] ‘ Hi there. What’s wrong? ‘ My legs are hurting. I need money to fix them. ‘ I see. I’m so sorry. How much do you need for your treatment? ‘ I need 5 million naira.

‘ 5 million? Femi, I want to help you with the money. ‘ Help me? But, you don’t even know me. ‘ I know, but I want to. It doesn’t matter that I don’t know you. My spirit is drawing me to help you. God has led me directly to ‘ Lucy, I met a woman yesterday. She offered to help me. ‘ I felt something different, but I’m cautious. I understand. Be careful.

Femi, don’t worry. Go ahead and accept her help. ‘ But, what if she comes back? ‘ I’ll be right beside you. You won’t be alone. Femi, I’m back as promised. ‘ Becky, thank you for coming. ‘ You must be Becky. I’m Lucy. Nice to meet you, Lucy. I actually graduated from university. ‘ Really? What happened? ‘ I couldn’t find work, so now I sell fruits and clean.

‘ Femi, could you be the one God intends for me? ‘ Thank God it wasn’t Lucy. I feel so drawn to Becky. Maybe she’s the one. ‘ Lucy, your story moved me. Come work at my law firm. ‘ Oh, Becky, thank you. I accept. ‘ How can I tell Lucy and Becky the truth? They’ll never forgive me. My greatest fear now is whether Becky would ever believe me or trust me again.

God, I’ve fallen in love with Becky. Please, show me how to tell her the truth. You always make me smile like this. ‘ I’m so happy with you, Femi. ‘ Me, too. ‘ Femi, welcome. I’ve laid out some clothes for you. ‘ Thank you so much, Becky. I appreciate this. ‘ Go clean up and put them on. ‘ I look like ‘ myself again.

What do you think, Becky? ‘ Femi, you look amazing, so refreshed. ‘ I feel great. ‘ I’m so happy for you. Getting the wheelchair in was quite difficult. We may need to consider a more accessible place. ‘ You’re right. ‘ Let’s just arrange the leg operation as soon as possible. ‘ I’m not ready yet. I’m still afraid.

‘ My father has another daughter, my step-sister. ‘ I see. What’s wrong? ‘ They’re pushing her into a marriage with a man she isn’t good enough Femi, the man in the arranged marriage is the billionaire Femi, your namesake. I’ve been praying for him, believing he deserves better. What’s wrong? Why are you crying? ‘ It’s a long story.

‘ I have all the time you need. ‘ Becky, I have to tell you the truth. I’m actually Femi, the billionaire. The wheelchair, the disguise, it was all to protect us. ‘ Femi, you’re the one I’ve been praying for. I was fighting for my own family all along. Even when I was in London, I prayed for my step-sister’s husband.

 I never imagined God was orchestrating our meeting. ‘ Wow. I chose never to take a single favor from my father. I built my entire fortune on my own merit. ‘ My relationship with Chioma has been full of tension. I keep challenging her over her behavior. ‘ I see. That sounds difficult. ‘ I refused my father’s money and built my own legal career.

 I’m a self-made millionaire through my own hard work. ‘ That’s impressive. It’s incredible. Our stories are so similar. ‘ I know. We both chose our own path. ‘ Hard work over privilege. I finally understand what God has orchestrated for us. ‘ Me too. It’s overwhelming. ‘ Becky, I can’t wait. I need to get you a ring right now.

 Will you marry me? ‘ Yes, Femi. Yes, I will marry you. Yes, Femi. Yes. God works so mysteriously and perfectly. Nobody could have orchestrated this. ‘ Lucy, I’m here. I can walk. ‘ Femi, how? You’re standing. ‘ I have to tell you the truth. My legs were never injured. ‘ The wheelchair was a plan to find out who truly cared.

‘ Lucy, I am the real owner of Femi Havilah Investment, the true billionaire. Bio has only been my representative. ‘ Oh, Femi. I understand now why Bio was so sure. ‘ He’s always known it’s going to be okay. ‘ This explains why Bio was never worried or jealous about our relationship since he already ever Femi’d me as a trusted friend.

‘ Through all of this, you’ve become one of my most trusted friends. ‘ Nothing about our bond needs to change now. Bio, I now know everything. I finally understand why you never had any reason to worry about Femi. ‘ Lucy, it’s ‘ finally out. ‘ I know, Bio. I’m so happy. ‘ You two deserve this. ‘ I’m so glad the truth is out.

‘ Welcome, Becky. ‘ We’ve been waiting for this. ‘ It’s a relief. We did it. ‘ No more secrets. We’re finally free. ‘ I love this. Lucy, there’s something I need to ask you. ‘ Bio? ‘ Will you marry me? Lucy, everything we’ve been through has only made my love for you stronger. Will you marry me? ‘ Yes, Bio. I will.

‘ Becky, will you marry me? ‘ Yes, Femi. A thousand times, yes. ‘ Mom, this is Becky. ‘ Welcome, Becky. It’s so good to finally meet you. ‘ Thank you. It’s wonderful to meet you. ‘ Becky? From the TV interview? ‘ Yes, that’s me. ‘ Your victory was incredible. Becky, you are the woman I’ve been praying for my son to marry.

 I saw your testimony on television. I was moved by your faith. Welcome to the family, Becky. I love you. Thank you. I’m so happy. ‘ Becky, it’s an honor. I recognize you from the news. ‘ Thank you, sir. It’s a pleasure to meet you. ‘ Father. Becky, I’m genuinely impressed by everything I’ve seen and heard about you. ‘ Thank you, chairman.

 Excellent match, friend. ‘ Femi, Becky is clearly the right choice. We should move quickly and plan the wedding as soon as possible. ‘ Chief Olumolu, I mean no disrespect, but I don’t want anyone rushing anything on my behalf. ‘ I understand, Becky. ‘ I am in love with you, Femi, and you are in love with me. Nothing will stop us.

We are joined by God, not by man. ‘ You are remarkably outspoken, Becky. ‘ Yes, I am outspoken, and I’m a lawyer. I speak my mind. ‘ Stephen, it’s Olu. I have news. ‘ Olu, what’s wrong? It’s serious. We need to talk. ‘ Stephen, the arrangement with Chioma is no longer possible. ‘ Femi has chosen someone else.

 I’m not sure how your daughter will take it. ‘ Stephen, the woman my son wants to marry is Becky. ‘ Your other daughter? ‘ Becky. ‘ Stephen, what is it? ‘ It’s Olu. Isabella, Femi has chosen to marry Becky instead of Chioma. ‘ Oh, Stephen, that’s wonderful news. Is it true? Femi chose Becky over me? ‘ Chioma, calm down. Let me explain.

‘ Explain? You knew. ‘ Chioma, I am deeply embarrassed by you. I’ve overlooked so many wrong choices, but now I see who you really are. ‘ The grand banquet invitation is here. The CEOs of Femi Havens Investment and Crestfield Holdings will finally be revealed to the public. ‘ I can’t wait ‘ for the CEOs reveal.

‘ Heard he’s a true visionary. ‘ This evening is magnificent. ‘ Why is he still here? He shouldn’t be at this event. So bold, just sitting there. ‘ This place is ‘ incredible. It’s breathtaking. ‘ Wow, wow, wow. ‘ Ladies and gentlemen, the true CEO of our empire stands before you. Femi Havelah of Havelah Bank and Crestfield Holding.

‘ You could see the pride and joy in Femi’s mother’s face. ‘ You are truly a wonderful man. ‘ The only people I can truly call my friends today are the three standing beside me. ‘ [sighs] [gasps] ‘ God, what have I done? Please rescue me. Help me. ‘ Thank you all for coming tonight. Your presence means the world to me.

Everyone, this is Bio, my best friend. He’s a brother from another mother. Thank you, brother. Tonight, I intend to formally propose to Becky. ‘ Oh, Femi. ‘ Chioma, it’s okay. I’m not angry with you. ‘ I truly had no idea who Femi was. ‘ Becky, tonight I want to propose. ‘ Oh, Femi. ‘ Will you marry me? ‘ Yes, I will.