Liz Miller and I went to the same school although I remembered her well she didn't seem to remember me Liz quickly matured and became the owner of broad shoulders a thin waist narrow hips and Tall stature she excelled in sports without difficulty on the contrary I grew up late having graduated from school at the age of 18 with a petite figure and thin legs Liz was very proud of her appearance and always tried to look her best on the contrary I went to school every day in jeans and a loose t-shirt when the school year
began all eyes were on Elizabeth looking forward to seeing her outfit which was bound to set the fashion trend of the Year meanwhile I merged into the background remaining unnoticed by my peers Elizabeth was an excellent tennis player having started practicing from an early age her height and physique gave her an advantage over younger girls due to additional strength and endurance unlike her I was always the last to be selected for teams in physical education classes however I compensated for my shortcomings with hard work and dedication although team sports may not have been my strong
suit I found solace in long-distance running an individual sport where I could shine on my own terms I decided to focus on my passion for technology I found that I succeeded in this area despite the fact that it did not involve physical contact while Elizabeth was busy hanging out with popular guys rich people star athletes and fraternity members my school schedule remained relatively empty I spent my time tinkering with electronic gadgets and computers in the garage honing my skills and expanding my knowledge although Elizabeth bought a new car every fall to go to school I
was content to pursue my interests and develop a passion for technology for all four years of school I relied on a bicycle as my main mode of transportation despite the fact that we were in the same class and sat next to each other because of our last names Elizabeth was often engrossed in conversations with boys and spoke to me only once in 4 years it happened during a test when she handed me a paper and just said here her father was the owner of Miller Manufacturing a local company known for its long history of profitability
initially the business was started by her grandfather and now it is successfully managed by her father 160 people worked in the city among them was my father who after returning from the Army worked at the factory as a machinist after graduation I decided to continue my education to become a technology engineer and Elizabeth received a full scholarship to a prestigious School due to her outstanding talent in tennis which often attracted the attention of our local newspaper it was during my first two 2 years of college that I experienced a significant growth spurt and gained muscle
mass through intensive running as my testosterone levels increased so did my physique being the best student in great shape and with good height I moved into the junior grade with a sense of confidence during the Christmas holidays I visited my parents and attended a party hosted by a classmate at the party I ran into Elizabeth who looked amazing but was clearly very drunk her boyfriend who was also intoxicated showed her disrespect disappointed she slapped him in the face and announced that she was leaving asking me to take her home I woke up to the soft
sunlight pouring through the window gradually coming out of a state of drowsiness Elizabeth was lying next to me still asleep but I felt a slight change in her movements with a groan she reached out and took my hand then suddenly froze an expression of standing appeared on her face she turned to me asking more and more questions jumping out of bed she stared at me demanding to know who I was and why I was in her bed I quickly figured out how to diffuse the situation I confidently got up from my seat and met her
gaze explaining that it was me she asked to accompany her home while she was intoxicated I told her how I intervened to prevent her from getting into a potentially dangerous taxi helped her when she became unwell and stayed by her side to ensure her well-being throughout the evening I made it clear that I acted out of concern for her safety and did not take advantage of her vulnerable condition talking about the events of the previous evening I admitted that she was confused due to memory impairment despite her initial anger her expression softened as she listened
to my explanation she quietly admitted I guess I really overdid it last night I have fragmentary memories but nothing coherent do I know you I replied you know me but you don't remember me my name is Jeff Mullen and we sat next to each other in most of our school classes I was the skinny guy in jeans and a t-shirt a complete geek Elizabeth remarked you must be joking I remember that you always got better grades than me I may have borrowed the answers to some tests from you I purposely put my test on public
dis play because I was too shy to approach you personally I was hoping that you would start a conversation because I couldn't muster the courage myself I confessed we both laughed about it to relieve the tension of waking up together I jokingly suggested now that you know I'm not a Serial criminal I can make you toast and black coffee to counteract the effects of our heavy drinking last night she smiled and agreed yes please on the way to the kitchen I caught a glimpse of Elizabeth in the mirror on the wall and realized that she
was looking at me too while the coffee was brewing I toasted the bread and generously spread it with butter and grape jelly to quickly recharge my energy noticing a small white apron on the kitchen table I decided to put it on with a plate and a cup of coffee in my hands I returned to the bedroom prompting Elizabeth's sincere laughter she found my attempt at modesty amusing when I put the coffee and plate on the bedside table there's a lot of jelly on this toast she said with a smile could you bring me a napkin
I'm probably going to make a mess she added with a playful wink I grinned and commented I don't need a napkin grape jelly is my favorite I just can't get enough of it grinning I went to the kitchen for coffee when I returned I found grape jelly scattered everywhere she smiled shily and confessed oh it looks like I made a mess I knew that some men could be selfish putting their own pleasure first but I didn't mind at all especially considering that I often ran long distances after taking a shower we settled down in a
dry place on the sheets hugging tightly I couldn't help but ask why she stayed with Carol instead of her parents she answered softly it's a bit complicated family relationships and all that I don't have the best relationship with my brothers sensing her discomfort I changed the subject and asked about her plans for the rest of the day her face softened and she began to talk it'll be running errands in the morning before Christmas and I have a tennis match at 2: in the afternoon she replied but there's a whole foot of snow outside how are
you going to play tennis I asked don't worry we have an indoor tennis court at the country club she reassured me every everything seemed to fall into place I had an interview scheduled for 1:00 with Robert Miller president and chairman of the board of directors of Miller Manufacturing Incorporated it was a pretty good coincidence considering that I had just spent the morning with his daughter I plann to spend more time with her in the evening I hadn't worn a suit since I graduated from high school so I bought a new one especially for this occasion
despite the events of that morning with Elizabeth I felt nervous and excited before the interview taking a deep breath I entered the office of Miller Manufacturing where my cousin Sally met me our mothers were sisters and Sally was 5 years older than me Sally greeted me warmly and told me to sit down informing Mr Miller of my presence grinning impudently I entered an office decorated with Rich wooden panels probably assembled from a bizarre Oak Grove Mr Miller stood up to meet me extended a firm handshake and offered to relax in one of the luxurious armchairs
under the portraits of himself and his father eager to learn more Mr Miller asked about the reason for our meeting and I began to explain as an undergraduate student at a State University I am actively trying to complete a summer internship at Miller Manufacturing which is my Top Choice when asked why I chose Miller Manufacturing over other prestigious companies I explained this city has a special meaning for me my family has Deep Roots here and several Generations before me called this city their home my father was a dedicated employee of Miller Manufacturing after returning from
military service and I have always been inspired by the work done at this company from an early age I accompanied my father to work and absorbed valuable knowledge about the industry from him while many graduates aspire to major cities such as Chicago or Dallas my desire is to stay here and make a meaningful contribution to your company I am well aware that I have to prove myself and I am ready to work hard to achieve this goal my goal is to do an internship at your company this summer and hopefully secure a full-time position next
year at this point Mr Miller mentioned his daughter Elizabeth I understood the delicacy of this topic and chose my words carefully swallowing nervously I replied I knew your daughter in high school but our Social Circles didn't overlap Mr Miller seemed to be recalling various young people who had frequented his house over the years what can you offer me this summer Jeff he asked I answered confidently sir am more than ready to start from scratch doing tasks like sweeping floors and cleaning garbage I went on to mention that I studied his company's business that summer in
an industrial efficiency class this seemed to Intrigue him and he leaned over asking me to tell him more I told him that at Miller manufacturing production stops every day at 4:00 in the afternoon to service the machines clean the floors and replenish supplies currently our best workers are responsible for cleaning which costs $112 per hour instead of the usual $15 per hour I suggest that the machinists finish work at 5:00 in the evening and leave giving less paid employees such as cleaners and summer interns the opportunity to finish the work it is important that the
working hours of low paid workers do not exceed 40 hours a week even if they continue to work after 5:00 in the evening I said Jeff could you share your analysis with me Mr Miller asked of course sir I replied happily how much will your job cost this summer Jeff he asked my idea Mr Miller is that you set a starting price starting with the minimum wage in the state and let me work for any increase I replied you have convinced me that we can benefit from new points of view let's arrange for you to
join us as the first summer intern next June should I send the official agreement Mr Miller asked no need sir I replied a simple handshake is enough with that I left his office giving Sally A sly wink on the way out overwhelmed with euphoria I headed to the country club to watch Elizabeth's tennis lesson inspired by my recent achievements when I entered the Echoes of a heated match were reverberating through the hall finding a quiet corner I watched in awe as Elizabeth demonstrated her strength agility composure and unwavering determination on the court I couldn't help
but be proud that we had become close after finishing her set and taking a break she noticed me to my surprise she not only recognized me in my formal attire but also invited me to join her Elizabeth kindly kissed me and expressed her gratitude for my interest in her tennis she noted that she has had to put in a lot of effort lately can I buy you dinner to replenish your strength I suggested of course Jeff she replied pick me up at the apartment at 6:30 okay 'll be there I said with a smile we
decided to go to leonis and order pizza and beer using this time to learn more about each other it was easy to talk to Elizabeth especially when she was discussing her passion for tennis she was very talkative and shared some fascinating stories it was obvious that tennis was her true love she dreams of making a career starting as a professional player and eventually becoming a coach she was genuinely touched that I took the time to watch her practice unlike her past boyfriends who were only interested in physical intimacy she appreciated my sincere interest in her
future when I asked about her family she didn't seem to want to delve into the subject she has two older brothers who work for Miller Manufacturing but she has not developed a good relationship with either of them she called one a dubious salesman and the other a timid accountant her father is a hardworking man often busy with work on the other hand her mother is a complex person who creates problems for the family that's why her father spends long hours at the factory during a conversation with her that lasted more than an hour she asked
why I came to her tennis match in formal attire questioning my knowledge of this sport I explained that even though I play tennis I haven't reached her skill level I was just curious to see her passion the reason for the suit was that earlier in the day I had an interview for a summer internship with with the hope of getting a permanent job after graduation I signed up for an interview last month hoping to be home by Christmas how was the interview she asked everything went just fantastic I have received a summer internship which will
begin in June and I hope for a permanent job after graduation I replied but the moment I was so afraid of C which company did you interview for she asked after hesitating I admitted I had met with the president of Miller Manufacturing what she exclaimed what did you do have You Met My Father before I could offer an explanation she started throwing accusations at me I had to intervene firmly ordering her to sit down and specifying the time of the meeting I stressed that I had no ulterior motive for meeting her father I asked her
to take a break to think about it and begged her not to let this coincidence ruin our evening the intensity of her gaze was sharp enough to cut me in half like one of the plasma cutters in the factory she sat there taking deep breaths as if she had just lost a tennis match finally she spoke of course I understand everything but what is the probability that you suddenly appeared the day before the scheduled meeting with my father and coincidentally on the same day that our relationship began the prob ability seems pretty low doesn't it
did my name happen to come up in your conversation with him she asked yes I confirmed then she rolled her eyes and looked at me with a piercing gaze and what of it your father asked if we were in the same class and if I knew you I replied that we were in the same class but we didn't spend much time together that was the end of the conversation he also noted that I don't fit the typical profile of the guys who usually come to you I replied rudely I just wanted to warn you in
advance before your father tells you about his new summer in turn I didn't want you to be surprised I added softly I appreciate that you wed me in advance Jeff it was thoughtful of you but what does it mean for us Elizabeth asked I took her hand and calmed her down by telling her how much I enjoyed spending time together she's the most Charming person I've ever been with and I really want our relationship to continue a temporary job for her father this summer shouldn't be a big problem who knows maybe hell even fire me
on the first day let's just take it as it is and see where this journey takes us I said with a laugh do you mind if we replay this I asked she smiled and nodded in agreement while you're busy with your dreams of industrial engine engineering and him indulging in my passion for tennis we can eventually go our separate ways in the meantime let's treasure the time we have by the way can we go back to the apartment she asked unfortunately all good things come to an end Elizabeth had tears in her eyes when we
both had to go back to University despite the distance we stayed in touch calling each other daily by phone and corresponding by email we even exchanged Valentine's Day cards filled with Declarations of love I started my summer internship at Miller Manufacturing on the 1st of June becoming the first summer intern in the company's history I liked the work especially the study of the manufacturing process of parts and the engineering thought underlying each product the factory staff were hospitable and treated me well acknowledging my interest in their work it didn't hurt that my father was a
department head at the company Mr Miller even agreed with my suggestion to entrust the cleaning of the workshop at the end of The Working Day to lower level workers instead of the main workers while sweeping the floor before closing I heard a woman exclaim cleaner my boyfriend is a cleaner I was stunned when the beautiful Elizabeth appeared in front of me in a bright sundress she refused my hugs saying she doesn't hug dirty cleaners but maybe she needs a clean young intern who will invite her to to dinner I assured her a suitable intern would
meet her at her chosen time and place at 6:00 in the evening at my parents house she said let's see if you can navigate the elite part of the city if not then I will leave at 6:00 in the evening she said I promise to do my best she spun so fast that her dress was pulled up exposing tan legs in good shape the guys in the store giggled at the site I knew i d never forget it arriving at the Miller house at 5:45 in the evening I was determined not to be late for
my meeting with Elizabeth she noticed my appearance but did not open the door great I thought I went to the front door and rang the bell I was grateful that I was wearing good khaki trousers and my best shirt when the door opened A well-dressed woman greeted me and asked how can I help you I introduced myself as Jeffrey Mullen who came to see Miss Elizabeth Miller with a slight smile she confirmed that Miss Elizabeth was expecting me and invited me to sit down at exactly 6:00 Elizabeth came down the stairs greeted me with a
smile and jokingly remarked I thought you weren't coming usually the cleaner does not come to the front door of the chairman of the board I grinned and replied you're right the cleaners don't come in the first summer in turn should I introduce you to my parents Elizabeth asked with pleasure I replied Elizabeth led me into the family room where her father was engrossed in a book and her mother was watching TV father mother I want to introduce you to my companion for this evening Mr Jeffrey Mullen Elizabeth announced I greeted Mr Miller with a nod
and said good evening sir he returned my nod with a warm smile turning to her mother I held out my hand and said it's very nice to meet you Mrs Miller she giggled is that your janitor friend she continued of course you can find someone with higher scores Elizabeth quickly defended me saying mom I think Jeffrey has high scores then she turned to me and whispered you don't have to wait for me tonight I felt myself starting to tremble wondering why she was putting me in such an awkward position Elizabeth gently took my hand and
called out come on Jeffrey it's been a while since we've seen each other I turned to the surprised couple and said it was nice to meet you Mrs Miller good night Sir Mrs Miller made a disapproving sound while Mr Miller chuckled and mentioned our morning meeting at 7:30 I nodded and said yes sir elizabth eleth burst into fits of laughter as we walked to the car I was stunned not knowing whether to be upset embarrassed or join in the joke what was that I asked her perplexed why did you put me in this situation why
did you do this to them I just don't understand why all this was done Elizabeth giggled and explained it was a way to show Mom why we're a great couple your sharp humor and ability to handle any situation like today when you met my mom you kept your composure and handled the situation flawlessly your reaction to margery's appearance and Mom's was excellent I'm happy you were impressed Elizabeth I cherish our moments together regardless of whether they are intimate or not but am a little worried about tomorrow's work I said how will your father react to
your insolent Behavior My Career is important to me as is your tennis to you could you take into account my emotions and goals your priorities are important to me can I count on the same attention from you I was outraged by her behavior Elizabeth replied am used to getting what I want Jeff but he'll try to consider your feelings before acting on impulse changing the subject I asked I haven't heard from you for a long time what have you been doing today does this satisfy your curiosity she teased playfully I've really felt your absence in
recent months Elizabeth I confessed I'm glad to hear that Elizabeth replied feeling appreciated when we settled into our seats at the best steakhouse in the city I raised a glass to Elizabeth making the city even more beautiful after taking a sip of red wine I asked how long will you be in town and why didn't you tell me you were coming Elizabeth explained it was a last minute trip my father needed me to sign some important corporate papers because I'm on the board of directors of Miller Manufacturing just a friendly reminder when we chat tonight
that I'm also your boss at Miller Manufacturing I wouldn't want to leave a negative review about you if you don't make an impression Elizabeth added laughing trying to look surprised I replied really I had no idea Elizabeth gave me a knowing smile and said come on you knew that I raised my glass took a sip and smiled back she knew that I had done my homework and found out that Elizabeth John and Sam owned 30% of the company's shares and a group of senior employees owned 10% Mister Miller retained the right to vote on all
their shares since I had to be at work early in the morning and Elizabeth was sleeping restlessly we didn't have a chance to talk or be intimate Elizabeth left shortly before noon to start working at a tennis camp in Wisconsin where she engaged in various activities including teaching babysitting cleaning the house and of course playing tennis despite the separation we kept in touch through letters phone calls and emails until we finally reunited at Christmas at that time we were each living our own lives I spent the rest of the summer immersed in the world of
precision parts manufacturing Miller Manufacturing a longtime player in the industry boasted a strong customer base especially in the aviation sector with major contracts from Boeing Spirit Aros systems and Cessna they were a force to be reckoned with John Miller the head of marketing and Robert Miller's eldest son considered me a thorn in his side especially when he found out about my relationship with Elizabeth his younger sister he constantly belittled her ridiculing her as an overbearing sister a witch in heels or just an overbearing person despite the fact that Elizabeth was 8 years younger than him
she as Robert noted enjoyed pissing him off Jon lacked knowledge in the field of precision Parts marketing relying instead on outdated sales tactics from the 60s and70s get the customer drunk and then make a deal despite the fact that experienced purchasing agents went directly to the shop manager for spare parts and specifications John abused the company funds spending them on drinks and parties at the company's expense Robert turned a blind eye to Jon's Behavior because he was a family member and worried about the financial well-being of John his wife and children if he had to
look for work elsewhere the third Brother Sam became a disappointment he was an introvert lacked communication skills and was completely unable to cope with his position as a materials purchasing manager sometimes the whole Factory stopped because Sam couldn't get the necessary materials for production in his spare time he often drank and fished leading to his erratic Presence at work John mentioned that Sam himself referred to being bullied by bossy and admitted that he did not have the courage to confront her there were rumors that bossy humiliated Sam after catching him behaving inappropriately with a muscle
magazine that hit a Playboy magazine despite his Bachelor status and reserved nature Sam could not escape the Scandal that tarnished his reputation at work intrigued by my own inquisitive nature I discovered Innovative methods and materials for production at Miller experimenting I came up with a more efficient technique for disconnecting agricultural equipment from tractors I eagerly discussed my idea with Dad and offered to present it to Robert but Dad warned me against it he explained that Robert would most likely reject the idea and pass it on to Jon who would likely ignore it and hand it
over to Sam for cost estimation which would eventually lead to a dead end many employees in this workplace have innovative ideas that often go unrecognized I considered filing a patent application for these ideas on behalf of the company but realized that most likely they would not be taken into account based on the knowledge I gained in college while studying patent science I took matters into my own hands having founded Mullen marketing LLC I devoted my free time time to developing and refining a prototype with the help of Craig a lawyer I know I contacted a
patent attorney by the end of the summer I had filed four patent applications throughout this process Elizabeth and I stayed in touch by email and phone her life revolved around tennis while mine was focused on engineering despite our different interests we managed to reunite for one evening during Christmas when Robert invited the family on a trip to Florida the evening was filled with tenderness deep conversations about our future and a new bond between us while I Was preparing for my college graduation exams my lawyer broke the unexpected news about my patents do you agree to
receive $250,000 for your patent for Rapid extraction he asked without hesitation I answered absolutely he told me about the opportunity to earn more by agreeing to a payment of $1 per unit for 10 years at the same time he advised me to keep this information secret as he suspected that John Miller might try to interfere he suggested quietly transferring the deductions to Mullen Marketing in addition he talked about another possibility a house that the bank wanted to sell despite needing cosmetic repairs it was structurally sound using some of the patent money as a down payment
I was able to purchase purch the real estate and become the owner of the house Robert Miller and I reached an agreement that I would work at Miller Manufacturing as a chief engineer on a permanent basis although the salary offered was not as competitive as some of my colleagues I was attracted by the potential for growth and success in this role with youth on my side and a strong desire to succeed I devoted myself to a hard work week and then focused on repairing my new home leisure activities such as partying playing golf and dating
took a backseat as my career and personal responsibilities were my priority despite my busy schedule I tried to keep in touch with Elizabeth but due to her busy Tennis Tour regular communication was difficult one day Elizabeth suddenly appeared when I was painting the living room the house was in a mess with napkins scattered everywhere her first reaction was to ask about the chaos she asked what kind of mess I was creating I jokingly replied that I liked the atmosphere of a love Hut better than the mess but her reaction was not so frivolous she harshly
criticized my taste and found the place uncomfortable she suggested that I hire someone to finish the repairs quickly I reminded her of my official duties and the pressure from the members of the board of directors unfortunately we didn't reach an agreement I agreed to book Elizabeth for room at the Hyatt Hotel and we spent a pleasant evening together Elizabeth often surprised me with her visits between tennis tournaments in the summer we spent time together before she left again for a few weeks one day when she was doing laundry at my house she accidentally spilled a
pack of protective products out of her suitcase she casually remarked it's better to be safe although I was tempted to get upset I realized that our relationship was not exclusive so I decided Ed not to pay attention to it from time to time I joined her at tournaments when it coincided with my schedule during one of our trips I noticed other men trying to strike up a conversation with her but she politely declined their advances it seemed to me that she would be more sociable if I wasn't around despite the distance we managed to maintain
a relationship until the Tennis Tours came to an end in the meantime my career flourished as I implemented innovative procedures that increased the efficiency and profitability of the plant while studying our products I was constantly generating new ideas for patents by the end of my first year I had accumulated a significant amount of savings which eventually benefited Miller Manufacturing I paid for the work of our employees at the standard rate and fully covered all materials and accessories used by promoting these patents I ensured the completion of the first batch of production at Miller manufact facturing
in fact I had created more new business opportunities than our marketing director when Elizabeth came to visit there was order and organization in my house despite her stress from traveling in the end she decided to abandon her father's medical plan preferring to rest more without sacrificing her winnings she was hesitant to stay with her parents so I offered her a solution I proposed the idea of marriage emphasizing the benefits of health insurance a calm environment and being with someone who genuinely cares about her to my surprise she agreed however what should have been a simple
wedding planning process turned into a chaotic ordeal Elizabeth and her mother fought over the wedding Vision her mother imagined a lavish celebration in High Society while Elizabeth preferred a more relaxed event with tennis players and nursing friends the tension between them escalated during one of the meetings leading to an intense quarrel ignoring my mother's advice mrss Miller continued to call me the cleaning boy in the end we escaped to Las Vegas and despite the chaos we were thrilled for several years life was wonderful Elizabeth traveled playing tennis despite her modest earnings she received substantial dividends
from her shares in Miller Manufacturing when I jokingly asked for a portion of the dividends she threatened to return me to my role as a cleaner a few months later she called me in a rage crying and shouting something inarticulate after I asked if I should come she gave the go ahead I quickly booked a ticket and arrived at her room in the evening I found her with her right leg pulled up and an ice pack indicating that she might have injured her ankle we decided that it was better to return home and get medical
help rather than seek treatment on the road our doctor suggested that the ligament in her ankle might be stretched not torn but an MRI scan was needed to confirm during the preparation for the MRI the nurse asked if she could be pregnant in currently using contraceptives Elizabeth told the nurse who insisted that women her age take a pregnancy test before an MRI scan when Elizabeth came out of the bathroom she looked visibly shaken this can't be happening I'm pregnant this this can't be happening I take birth control pills and we always protect ourselves she muttered
and fell silent I couldn't help but wonder what she meant by saying we and protect ourselves when she wasn't in a relationship with me I needed to approach this delicately despite the nurse conducting another pregnancy test the result did not change Elizabeth was heartbroken please not now not with me she cried it was clear that Elizabeth wasn't thrilled about her pregnancy I tried my best to comfort her assuring her that everything would work out in the end even though she had a long road to recovery before she could return to the tennis court despite the
setback Elizabeth got a job coaching the school's girls tennis team having no physical opportunity to participate in competitions she directed all her efforts to teach girls not only the basics of the game her dedication paid off when the team won the state competition using the resources of the school she also worked tirelessly to rehabilitate her injured knee as her belly grew so did her discontent she found flaws in everything even when her breasts increased in size when I asked her about her intention to breastfeed she rejected the idea saying that her precious portions of breasts
would eventually turn into lifeless bags the delivery process was far from simple and she suffered from long contractions I was standing next to her in the delivery room when the nurse announced you have become the mother of twin boys under the influence of the drugs Elizabeth muttered are they dark they can't be dark no they're light the nurse replied with a note of annoyance I had my suspicions about her loyalty again although there was no concrete evidence while she was in the hospital the doctor asked her to have a tubal liation to prevent future pregnancy
I suggested a vasectomy instead but she was adamant about bandaging her tubes it dawned on me that if I had a vasectomy she could still get pregnant by someone else perhaps her insistence on being sterilized was not related to me but rather to her own motives when Cameron and Cody joined our family my mom and grandmother turned to her for help Elizabeth unsure of her maternal abilities gratefully accepted their support my grandmother an energetic old lady simply adored children and spent most of the day in our house for the first couple of months from 8
in the morning to 5: in the evening Elizabeth was very glad that she had a personal nanny who helped her take care of the children meanwhile she devoted her time to physical therapy to recover from her knee injury and return to competitive tennis form over time my mom decided to leave her teaching job to become a full-time nanny for our growing family having regained her Mobility Elizabeth returned to playing tennis with a renewed passion with a lot of free time being wealthy and unemployed she spent her days participating in matches tournaments clinics and symposiums despite
her family responsibilities she seemed to put her interests first feeling uneasy about her loyalty I decided to take drastic measures and hired a private investigator to keep an eye on her the detective tracked thecal of her car recorded audio and even hacked her mobile phone to monitor her conversations although the cost of these actions was high it paled in comparison to the potential costs of divorce unfortunately Elizabeth's Behavior did not improve and I doubted her true intentions even more she criticized all aspects of our house from the color of the walls to the size of
the cabinets nothing seemed to meet her high standards even my dear family heirlooms were deemed Unworthy of being displayed in her presence and sent for safekeeping I tried to help around the house but my efforts only made the situation worse whether it was folding laundry or taking out the trash every job was met with harsh criticism and a condescending attitude it seemed that no matter what I did in her eyes would never be able to do anything right as soon as mom left for the day her incessant conversations would resume taking care of the boys
became the only source of joy in our home living in a middleclass neighborhood didn't match her preferences she considered herself Superior to others especially thanks to the solid dividends from Miller she indulged in lavish spending and even became a member of the country club while she was having dinner there every day I worried about our neglected children our once passionate intimacy had almost faded away the signs of divorce were becoming more and more obvious but getting rid of them seemed an insurmountable task I felt trapped by her I couldn't bring myself to abandon my sons
or jeopardize my position at Miller Manufacturing of which I was a co-owner when a private investigator uncovered my wife's infidelity I was afraid that she would return home drunk anticipating intimacy perhaps with the DNA of another man on the advice of the investigator I quietly acquired a tool to collect evidence of her adventures instead of cleaning it myself I sent it to the lab for analysis for traces of DNA left by another person an unexpected solution appeared on the real estate market she wanted to buy a multi-million dollar house in the country club area despite
the huge payments eating up her dividends she was determined to make it happen she seemed fixated on this house because it surpassed her mother's house in both size and value meanwhile my attention was diverted to buying expensive CNC machines through my company to rent to Miller in Robert Miller's absence since I was practically in charge of the plant and John mostly relied on me to delegate responsibilities I recently got the position of production manager and successfully negotiated a job description that gave me autonomy and allowed me to purchase equipment worth up to $500,000 without requiring
the approval of the board of directors this allowed Mullen machine to purchase the machines and leased them to Miller effectively addressing our urgent need to remain competitive in the market despite the profitability of Mullen machine I found that I needed a loan to purchase the equipment as the necessary improvements at the factory reduced the dividends but my banker informed me of a significant obstacle I would not be able to get a loan for equipment if I remained tied to the mortgage on a new house similarly she could not get a loan without providing a certificate
of my income having reached an impass Craig offered to conclude a prenuptial agreement after the divorce this agreement similar to a divorce settlement stipulated that I wave any Financial claims to her personal assets such as Miller shares although I would not appear on the documents for the Mansion or the loan I would still be responsible for paying the monthly rent which was half the payment for the house as well as for insurance and taxes Craig cunningly Drew up a permanent payment agreement that reflected the term terms of the divorce agreement the situation was temporary but
it gave me the opportunity to develop Mullen marketing without any obstacles in the eyes of her and her lawyer I seem to have only my own small firm and personal property giving the impression that I was of little Financial importance they did not know that her company's stock price was falling and it was becoming increasingly difficult for her to fulfill her financial obligations unknowingly she had driven herself into a difficult Financial situation not paying attention to the fact that her assets were decreasing during the divorce negotiations I couldn't help but noticed the close relationship between
my wife and her lawyer which made me wonder if there wasn't something more between them than just a professional connection she seemed to do everything by herself convinced that everything was under control and that she didn't need advice after the division of the property was completed my attention turned to John Miller's financial situation it was clear that he was in serious trouble drowning in debt due to his extravagant lifestyle of partying alcohol abuse luxury cars and women his wife Sher came to me for help worried that their marriage was on the verge of divorce because
of his Reckless spending habits despite Jon's initial distrust I tried to assure him of my continued support and care even offering to help in the future a month later Jon found himself in a difficult situation he was arrested for drunk driving feeling desperate and depressed due to mounting debts and the potential danger of imprisonment he needed a significant amount of money to secure his release I intervened and offered him a loan secured by his shares providing him with a much needed Lifeline in exchange for the loan Jon gave me all his shares and voting rights
with the option to buy them back within a year at the same price and without any interest he was overwhelmed with gratitude but his passion for professional gambling meant that he would not be able to buy back his shares in time the bank used my Miller Manufacturing shares as collateral for the loan Craig Drew up the agreement and praised me for gaining control of John's shares with a 40% stake including employee shares I was on the verge of gaining a majority Sam Miller Started delegating more and more procurement tasks to me sensing his concern I
asked what was bothering him Sam opened up to me and admitted that it was difficult for him to cope with the exorbitant pressure he was under he admitted that he had reached the limit in taking anti-depressant and was afraid that it would affect his health grateful for the support I had given his brother Sam confessed his difficulties to me I assured him that I would do my best to help him curious about his plans for the future I asked about his long-term goals Sam said he just wanted to live quietly in his secluded home enjoying
his favorite activities fishing and hunting without experiencing stress expectations or drama when I offered to buy his shares in Miller Sam refused saying that he had already unsuccessfully tried to sell them no one is interested in acquiring them especially considering that JN and Elizabeth own shares they can treat small shareholders badly just like they treat me if I sold them I would have to worry about making smart investment decisions for my future but if you could provide me with monthly payments for the rest of my life in exchange for my shares would I give them
to you Sam suggested am able to do it Sam how much would you like to receive monthly I asked Jeff $10,000 is enough for me to live comfortably he replied happily I can handle this Sam let me do the paperwork and you organize your office and quit I said thanks Jeff Sam shook my hand with a smile I appreciate your friendship and help Sam added Craig was thrilled when I mentioned a lifetime contract that would pay Sam $10,000 a month he practically screamed noting that it would take Sam almost 50 years to get the full
value of the shares in addition he mentioned that Sam's Health leaves much to be desired and he would likely not live another 10 years I agreed with Craig but noted that in this scenario Sam would enjoy these 10 years Craig congratulated me on gaining full control of Miller Manufacturing I thanked him for his invaluable legal skills in drafting these agreements Elizabeth has no power over me or the boys anymore it's time to take matters into my own hands and turn the situation around Elizabeth never approved of my first house in town even after all the
work I put into repairing it Elizabeth was in New New York at the beginning of September for the US Open tennis Championship I took the opportunity to move our belongings from the Mansion to the old house without hindrance by evening the boys and I were comfortably settled they no longer asked about their mother because she rarely appeared around and when she did she inspired them with fear despite my attempts to contact her at An Inconvenient time when she could be with someone else I either reached her voicemail or received a rude refusal and no follow-up
calls after moving all our belongings out of the Mansion I left Elizabeth a note informing her that I would not pay the rent for September since I had vacated the premises the next morning at the office I asked Sally to send out 14-day notices of the upcoming meeting to all shareholders at our meeting we will consider issues related to the renewal of the shareholders the change of management and the approval of dividends for the third quarter I said Sally expressed her uncertainty saying there's a lot going on that I'm not aware of could you inform
me if anyone is interested I have some interesting news Sally I bought all the shares from John and Sam Miller gaining control of 70% of the votes Elizabeth now owns only 30% making her insignificant in decision-making I replied Sally responded enthusiastically I've despised that woman since high school after returning from New York Elizabeth was Furious when she read my note about leaving her house she immediately called me shouting that she needed to pay for the house and threatening to increase her dividends if I didn't pay she warned me that she would not allow my salary
to be reduced stressing that she had contacted the owner of the company it was obvious that she had not discussed the transfer of shares with her brothers and had not read the notice of the upcoming shareholders meeting when the meeting started it turned out that I was the sole owner of 70% of the shares my father to whom I transferred 10% was joined by Craig the new corporate lawyer and Sally the longtime Secretary of the board of directors unfortunately Elizabeth's 30% share was not represented at the meeting the first step was to approve the transfer
of shares from John and Sam Miller to me then I was promoted to president and chairman of the board of directors finally we collectively decided not to distribute dividends due to lower profits and increased purchases of equipment all proposals were adopted unanimously and the meeting was successfully concluded after my father left the meeting came to an end Elizabeth stormed into the office with her lawyer and yelled at the top of her lungs get out of my Dad's chair you you're fired get out the lawyer who was not without pleasure investigating rumors of a change of
ownership called her to inform her about the situation it was then that she finally noticed the notice of the shareholders meeting unfortunately for her the meeting had already taken place and decisions were made without her participation flaming with anger Elizabeth demanded to know the whereabouts of her brothers insisting that their power of attorney was needed I calmly replied I don't need their power of attorney I bought their shares and now I own the right to vote the ensuing altercation was not unexpected I gave her notorized copies of the documents on the transfer of shares which
were unanimously approved by the majority of shareholders at the meeting her lawyer grabbed the papers sighed and threatened to tear me apart in court but we both knew it was just a bluff my efficient corporate secretary prepared the minutes of the meeting and I was pleased to present them to Elizabeth I noted that I approved the transfer of shares consolidating my position as president and chairman of the board of directors I gestured at the wall behind her demonstrating my authority when she looked at the portraits of the chairman of the board of directors her grandfather
her father and now me the harsh reality of her situation hit her like a brick payments for the Mansion car bills Country Club dues and even groceries were Beyond her means she had never postponed dividends relying so on her shares as savings but with no dividends no one wanted to buy her shares Jeff he'll order your favorite stake from the country club will you join me let's talk and figure it out I hope we can avoid a divorce especially since we need to think about the children she said her voice full of concern that sounds
good let's do it at 6:30 in the evening I quickly replied it was clear that she was becoming increasingly desperate resorting to talking about the boys having experienced all the pain she caused me with her frivolous Adventures I was ready and eager for this conversation when the Clock Struck 6:29 the doorbell rang and Elizabeth quickly opened it looking amazing and collected her Flawless makeup and hairstyle caught my attention as well as the silk dress that accentuated her figure Jeffrey there's no need to ring the doorbell this is your house she said with a smile I
was worried that I might get in the way I confessed you're welcome Jeff she assured me how about a glass of wine she suggested yes please I replied kindly getting straight to the point she remarked you may not have exceeded my expectations at Miller Manufacturing but you managed to accelerate the company's development by about 20 years how did you manage to convince my incompetent Brothers to sell their shares to you it was a brilliant move now the company is completely in our hands just you and me I have champagne ready to celebrate this wonderful achievement
after dinner she said coily Elizabeth to achieve this took a lot of effort and being in the right place at the right time since you were away from home so often I had the opportunity to focus on the task at hand but to be clear the boys and I have moved because I am starting divorce proceedings at the end of this week in the future this company will cease to be a joint venture most of the shares belong to me and my decisions will be final if you want you can keep your shares and your
seat on the board of directors I said calmly however we won't be able to pay dividends for at least a year I'm very sorry I explained to Elizabeth you can't do that Jeff this is my only only source of income how will I survive she protested how could you do this to me your loving wife she pleaded my dear you may have been loving but not towards me I've noticed that you spend a lot of time with other men I said but I remain faithful to you Elizabeth insisted just ask anyone in town Elizabeth a
private investigator has been following you at all tennis events over the past year it looks like you have your own fans I said pointing out that there are many photos and videos in his folder that refute her claims her face paled and she realized that she needed to come up with a new strategy if you divorce me Jeff you'll have to pay child support she insisted staying married to me would be more beneficial for you she continued I smiled with satisfaction and reminded her of our prenuptial agreement her lawyer made sure that in the event
of a divorce I would not receive anything from her estate she was protecting herself from me but now that Shield was protecting me too I explained alimony will not be awarded because your shares in Miller Manufacturing are valued at $6 million I told her fine just give me that $6 million and they'll leave you alone she replied with a smirk am sorry dear but I don't need your shares to succeed my shares outperform yours your Shares are practically worthless right now you won't get any dividends either if I need money they'll just give myself a
big bonus employees will receive generous bonuses before you see a penny I said with a laugh I have big plans to turn this place into a modern production center with profit and to make it easier for you I'm ready to buy your shares for $100,000 which is about the same is the value of a minority stake in this company and you won't get alimony either because our boys live with me they're afraid of you I keep track of how many nights you spend here how can you be around our boys if you're out of town
most of the year in addition a private investigator has collected evidence of your infidelity including photographs and videos I got DNA evidence from the things you brought home after your adventures the collected sample show that they contain materials from three different men your actions pose a threat to the family because you can spread sexually transmitted infections the private investigator has the names of the men you've dealt with and he can bring them to court to testify to your promiscuity this could lead to you losing custody of the boys do you really want all this information
to be made public in court I asked threateningly I Won't Let You tarnish Miller's name why why are you putting me through this Jeff I've loved you for many years she said Tears In Her Eyes why after we tied the knot you were with many other men you've been missing for weeks without saying a word your selfishness has shown that the boys and I are insignificant to you and now you are of no value to us goodbye Elizabeth I said firmly when I walked out the door a weight was lifted from my shoulder ERS and
I felt relieved and satisfied as a father Elizabeth was having a hard time coping with the next mortgage payment or paying the bills for her Mercedes trying to sell the house she faced the problem of quickly finding a buyer without drastically reducing the price since she did not have much Capital Witnesses say she packed up and left town I feel relieved that I no longer communicate with a woman who is in danger of losing ownership of her house and car instead I am focused on running a successful company with a capital of $20 million which
ensures that I will never have to deal with it again my private investigator gathered information about Elizabeth's activities and found out that she is currently playing tennis in Las Vegas without clothes she and other women participate in matches with paying customers with Elizabeth being the star of a live show that has become a popular attraction in Vegas after completing her tennis career she will probably we dance in a club or work in a Las Vegas broel