Checkmate In Heels
INTRO
Clara Montclair was 16 when her father committed suicide......
But she knew it wasn't just suicide but he was pressured and manipulated by Victor Kingsley.
Victor Kingsley wanted complete control of her father's company.
He forged deals, called in impossible debts, and froze assets leaving her father's company with no way to save his company.
Victor didn't just ruin him financially; he forced her father to sign contracts against his will making him a slave to the Kingsley empire.
Every refusal was met with threats to his reputation, his family, and his life.
Elenore Montclair was a proud and stubborn man. Losing his company felt like losing his identify.
In the end, Elenore Montclair killed himself.....
Victor Kingsley took over the Montclair company because the heir to the Montclair company was a minor.
Nor did the heir AKA Clara Montclair knew how to handle the company.
Clara promised herself that she would rebuilt the Montclair empire, destroy Victor Kingsley, and suppress the Kingsley empire.
Clara's mother Marine Montclair was sick but when she found out that her husband died she was bedridden.
Because of the trauma of her husband's death.
CHARACTER PROFILES
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Name: Clara Montclair (FL)
Age: 23
Height: 5'6
Weight: 50
Personality: Calm, elegant, Calculating, kind, blood thirsty for revenge, composed, strategic.
Name: Mark Kingsley (ML)
Age: 27
Height: 6'2
Weight: 61
Personality: dominant, Ruthless, curious, possessive, Intense, observant.
Name: Elena Rossi (FL BFF)
Age: 23
Personality: goofy, protective,calm, funny.
Name: Adrian Vale (ML BFF)
Age: 27
Personality: charming, analytical, skeptical.
Name: Victor Kingsley (ML DAD)
Personality: Manipulative, ruthless, ambitious.
Name: Elenore Montclair (FL DAD)
Personality: kind, caring, bold.
Name: Marine Montclair (FL MOM)
Personality: sweet, listener, calm, observant.
See you guys in the first chapter....
This is my first chat story hope you guys like it!!!! 😁
THE FIRST MOVE
Clara Montclair (FL)
*arrived at Kingsley Corporation*
Clara Montclair (FL)
*Walking towards the lobby*
Sixteen years ago, she had visited a company just like this holding her father's hand.
The lobby was intimidate, glass walls, black marble floors.
RECEPTIONIST
Miss Montclair, the board is waiting.
Victor Kingsley (ML DAD)
*Sitting in the conference room*
Mark Kingsley (ML)
*Standing beside the wall in the conference room*
Clara Montclair (FL)
*Entered*
Victor Kingsley (ML DAD)
Miss Montclair, what do we owe the pleasure?
Clara Montclair (FL)
*Place a slim folder on the table*
Clara Montclair (FL)
I'm not here for pleasure. I'm here for partnership.
Victor Kingsley (ML DAD)
*Lifts his eyebrows slightly*
Victor Kingsley (ML DAD)
Kingsley doesn't need saving.
Clara Montclair (FL)
I'm not offering to save you. I'm offering leverage.
Clara Montclair (FL)
*Opens the folder*
Inside were copies of internal contacts Kingsley had quitly buried over the years .Land acquisitions forced through pressure tactics.debt recalls timed to destroy competitors. Documents linking Victor to ethically questionable buyout.
Nothing illegal enough to destroy him. But enough to stain.
Mark Kingsley (ML)
*Stepped forward slightly*
Mark Kingsley (ML)
*Scanning the papers*
Mark Kingsley (ML)
Interesting. *grins*
Mark Kingsley (ML)
You came prepared.
Clara Montclair (FL)
*Close the folder gently*
Clara Montclair (FL)
I never come unprepared.
Victor Kingsley (ML DAD)
*lean back in his chair*
Victor Kingsley (ML DAD)
What do you want?
Clara Montclair (FL)
A strategic merger between Kingsley Corporation and Montclair industries, equal board influence , Shared development rights. No interference.
Victor Kingsley (ML DAD)
Montclair is still rebuilding.
Victor Kingsley (ML DAD)
*chuckle softly*
Clara Montclair (FL)
Yes. And Kingsley is facing quite scrutiny.
Victor Kingsley (ML DAD)
You're bold.
Victor Kingsley (ML DAD)
I learned from the best.
Mark Kingsley (ML)
Says In a controlled voice
What if we refuse ?
Clara Montclair (FL)
Then I release what I have to the right people.
Victor Kingsley (ML DAD)
*stood up*
Victor Kingsley (ML DAD)
You've grown since you were sixteen.
Clara Montclair (FL)
I had to.
The meeting ended,but just as clara turned to leave Mark stood in her path.
Mark Kingsley (ML)
* Stepped close to her ear*
Mark Kingsley (ML)
You're not just rebuilding the company ....
Mark Kingsley (ML)
Then what are you doing?
Clara Montclair (FL)
*Look at him in the eyes*
Clara Montclair (FL)
Winning.
For the first time in years Kingsley had a worthy opponent.
Clara Montclair (FL)
*Walking out of the Kingsley Corporation*
Clara Montclair (FL)
*Heart beating fast*❤️❤️❤️
Clara Montclair (FL)
In mind:
(what the heck did he have to get soo close!!😭😭).
Mark Kingsley (ML)
*Watching her from the glass window above*
Mark Kingsley (ML)
*Smirk*
Hope you guys are enjoying it !!! 😁😌
THE PROPOSAL.
Clara Montclair (FL)
*Sitting at the end of the table*
Mark Kingsley (ML)
*Sitting at the other end of the table, facing her*
Clara Montclair (FL)
*Confident* (outside)
Clara Montclair (FL)
*inside* ( Why is he looking at me like that .....? 😭. stop blinking so much Clara. You look nervous. Don't look nervous. YOU are not nervousssss. AHHH😭)
Mark Kingsley (ML)
*learned back in his chair*
Mark Kingsley (ML)
You've grown *calmly*
Clara Montclair (FL)
*blink*
Clara Montclair (FL)
Excuse me?
Mark Kingsley (ML)
You negotiate better than your father ever did.
Clara Montclair (FL)
*fingers tightened under the table*
Clara Montclair (FL)
I'm not here to compete with my father. I'm here to protect what belongs to us.
Mark Kingsley (ML)
*eyes darkened slightly*
Mark Kingsley (ML)
*stood up*
Mark Kingsley (ML)
*walking around the table*
Clara Montclair (FL)
*Heartbeat start racing*
Clara Montclair (FL)
(why is he coming closer?!?! Stay calm. Stay calm)
Mark Kingsley (ML)
*stopped right beside her chair*
The scent of her cologne hit her Senses. Her brain short-circuited for a half second.)
Mark Kingsley (ML)
I don't want your company. *quietly*
The entire room was confused.
Clara Montclair (FL)
*looked up at him, confused*
Clara Montclair (FL)
Then what do you want ?
He leaned in slightly, low voice only she could hear.
Her brain completely stopped.
Clara Montclair (FL)
I'M SORRY WHAATT?
Clara Montclair (FL)
(this must be one of my nightmares 😭. God please wake me up 🙏😭)
Mark Kingsley (ML)
I want to marry you.
Clara Montclair (FL)
*eyes widened*
Clara Montclair (FL)
W-W-W-WHAT!?!??!?
Her chair rolled back as she stood up abruptly.
The board members: woah drama.
Her heart was pounding so loudly she was sure everyone could hear it.
Clara Montclair (FL)
M-MARRY?! ARE YOU INSANE!!? THIS IS A BUSINESS MEETING!
Mark Kingsley (ML)
Yes. I'm making a business decision.
Her brain was over heating.
Clara Montclair (FL)
(why is he soo calm ?! 😭🙀 why is he like thiiss!)
Clara Montclair (FL)
*completely red*♥️♥️
Clara Montclair (FL)
I'm not a merger contract!
Clara Montclair (FL)
You can't just - just propose like it's a quarterly report!
Mark Kingsley (ML)
*smirk*
Mark Kingsley (ML)
You're blushing.
Clara Montclair (FL)
I AM NOT!
Clara Montclair (FL)
You're using marriage as leverage.
Her heart was pounding but now for a different reason......
Clara Montclair (FL)
What if I refuse?
His expression softened..... just a little.
Mark Kingsley (ML)
Then I acquire everything.
Clara Montclair (FL)
*clench fists*
Clara Montclair (FL)
Give me some time.
Mark Kingsley (ML)
You have one week.
He turned to leave, the paused...... without looking at her he added..
Mark Kingsley (ML)
And Clara.....
Clara Montclair (FL)
*Heart skip a beat*
Clara Montclair (FL)
I don't make offer twice.
Clara sat down slowly. Her face still warm. Her hands were trembling slightly.
Clara Montclair (FL)
He wants to marry me .....?
He pressed her palms to her cheeks.
Clara Montclair (FL)
Calm down.
She whispered to herself.
But her heart refused to listen.
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