Falling For The Billionaire Heir

“Thank you so much for your time,” Colin said to signal the end of his one-hour lecture four days later. The occasion was the New York Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s annual two-day business workshop.

It was the second day and Colin was one of the two keynote speakers for the day. The hall erupted into rapturous applause as he dropped the microphone and went back to his seat.

Becky was so proud of her man. She was part of the participants too and had made a tremendous network for the past two days.

“A lion can never beget a cat, it’s absolutely impossible,” the president of the chamber, Mr. Watson, said into the microphone as the hall settled down. “Please, a round of applause again for this wonderful young man, Colin Blake; the son of the Chairman and CEO of Blake Cargo.”

The audience erupted into another round of applause for Colin. Becky clapped along with them. Colin made eye contact with her from the top table and smiled with a satisfied glint in his eyes, as if she was the only one applauding him.

She grinned back proudly at him, happy that his eyes had sorted her out among the crowd. That gesture sent shivers down her spine.

Every month that passed seemed to bring more love and happiness to their relationship and, as they reached their fifth month, she could not have been more delighted.

She knew she had finally met her soulmate. It wasn’t like the relationships she’s had before. She and Colin connected in all areas. Sometimes, she used to feel that a part of him was living in her and vice versa.

“You will all agree with me that his lecture will go down as one of the most profound lectures we’ve had this year.” Mr. Watson turned to his left-hand side, where Colin sat with the others on the top table. Son, I am so incredibly proud of everything you’ve achieved.

He smiled fondly at the audience as he recounted his and Colin’s dad’s undergraduate days at the University of California.

Mr. Watson cleared his throat and said, “moving forward now, we shall go for our lunch break, then we will come back for the last lecture for today. Thank you very much, everyone.”

People started standing up from their seats as soon as the president dropped the microphone. Colin stood up and walked to Becky. “You did so well.” Becky’s eyes sparkled as she praised him.

He had been so nervous because he didn’t have enough time to prepare as much as he would have loved to. But she kept encouraging him, knowing he didn’t even need as much preparation as he wanted.

“Thank you, sweet.” He beamed at her and pulled her into a hug. “Hello, Mr. Blake,” they heard someone greet Colin as they pulled apart.

“Good afternoon, sir,” Colin replied to the older man and took his outstretched hand in a shake. The man congratulated him on how brilliant he was. They talked for a few minutes before he walked away.

Straightening his tie, he said to Becky, “let me say hi to some people.” He took her hand in his and they walked towards two guys who stood talking a few meters away.

“Star boy!” One of them called out to Colin as they approached them. They shook hands with him and Becky. The other one told Colin about his nephew, who had just finished college and needed a job.

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“Oh, thanks man,” the guy gave Colin a thumbs up, “I will do just that when I get back to the office.” He checked Becky out with a side eye and asked, “who is this beautiful damsel?”

“Sorry, guys my bad,” Colin put his hands on the small of Becky’s back and looked admiringly into her eyes, “meet my fiance, Becky, Becky Andrews.”

“Oh, yeah!” The first guy responded. “Somebody shout hallelujah, Colin is about to join the married men’s club.” “Yeah, it’s about time,” the other one said.

“Becky, meet my friends, Eric and Abel.”

The two guys shook hands with Becky. And told her she must make sure the wedding happens before the end of the year.

Here you are, Colin,” Mr. Watson walked up to the small group. The other guys exchanged greetings with him and soon scurried away, leaving them alone with Mr. Watson.

“How is your dad now? We spoke two weeks ago. He must be home by now.”

“Yes, sir,” he replied to the man. He has returned.”

“Oh, that’s good to hear,” he smiled. “I will make sure I call him tonight, so I can come over to visit him tomorrow.”

“Thank you so much, sir, for your concern and goodwill.” Colin expressed his appreciation to the man.

“Come off it,” he smiled kindly at Colin. “We are family already.” “Sir, Colin darted his gaze at Becky. “Please, meet my fiance, Becky Andrews.”

Mr. Watson looked into Becky’s face, still keeping his smile. “Miss. Andrews, it’s nice to meet you.” He shook hands with her. He looked from Becky to Colin and said, “I guess the wedding bell is about to ring, right?”

“Sure sir,” Colin nodded. “Soon.” “Make it snappy son.” He gave him a gentle nudge.

“Mr. President,” a man appeared by their side. “Apologies for the interruption, but your attention is needed, sir.”

Mr. Watson sighed. He would have loved to have more time with Becky and Colin.

“Becky,” he placed a hand on her arm and said, “It was a pleasure to meet you.”

Becky said the same thing too, and Mr. Watson quickly dashed away. Colin took Becky’s hand again, and they started leaving.

People greeted him; shaking him and hugging him until they reached his car outside.

The driver quickly came out to open the back door for them. Colin waited for Becky to go in first.

He checked his wristwatch for the time as they settled down in the seat. “We should go home. I don’t have to go back to the office today.” He wanted them to spend the rest of the day together.

“It’s okay,” she agreed.