Billionaire in Disguise

Chapter 1

Genevieve

I inhaled the sweet scent of the strawberry field in Genovia and it made me smile. I saw how the farmers worked hard to have a fruitful harvest and now all their efforts paid off. I fixed my hat and walked to the fields to help them with the harvest.

“Princess Genevieve, what brought you here?” Grandpa Ben asked the moment he spotted me. Grandpa Ben is the leader of the Farmer’s Association here in Genovia. Together we created an organization that will provide more benefits for the farmers. The country of Genovia is composed mostly of farmers and they are the reason why Genovia was rich in agricultural products.

It’s never easy to plant a seed and to grow them. It is such hard work and I understand that because as much as possible I wanted to be with them as they grow their crops to maturity.

“I came to help.” I answered.

“You don’t need to, princess. It is hot outside and you’ve been helping us all this time.” Grandpa Ben gently pushes me away but I am a stubborn one; the most stubborn Princess of Genovia.

“Grandpa-----“ I was cut off when one of the guards approached us.

“Princess Genevieve, I am sorry to interrupt but the King and Queen summons all four of you to the dining hall.” I frowned. I wonder what’s going on. Mom and Dad would never summon us at this hour.

I sighed and turn my body around to face Grandpa Ben. “I will be right back Grandpa.”

“You don’t have to, princess. We have enough manpower to finish this in one day.” I made a face and I gently tap Grandpa Ben’s shoulder. “Alright, but I will still check on you later this afternoon.”

“Thank you Princess.”

I smiled and walk away with one of my guards. I always have them around for protection or at least that’s what my parents say but I find them very annoying and unnecessary. Mom and Dad had us learn martial arts to protect ourselves so why do we still need to have two bodyguards all the time? Sigh. I can’t wait until my 25th birthday.

I arrive at the White Mansion and was greeted by our attendants.

“Welcome home Princess Genevieve.” They all said in unison.

“Your parents are waiting for you in the dining hall along with Princess Stephania and Princess Francess.” Madam Rose said. I nod my head and removed my overalls. I am wearing a white crop top and green cargo pants. My attendants took my overalls and I walk straight to the dining hall. Veronica’s not here yet? What could she still be doing? She’s probably horseback riding again.

I reach the dining hall at almost the same time as Veronica and I was right. She’s been riding horses again, explains the outfit.

I sat on my designated seat beside my mother while Veronica sat on the opposite side beside Stephania.

“What is this all about Dad?” Veronica was the first to ask.

Our father sighed. “Let’s eat first. All of you have been very busy with your studies that we barely see each other or dine together.”

“Dad, is this the only reason why you summoned us here? I was about to help with the harvest today.” I commented.

“….and I was busy tending the horses.” Veronica seconded.

“I was in the middle of practicing with my violin.” Stephania added.

“I was helping Chef Dana baking.” Says Francess.

The four of us glance at each other and smiled. Our father was right, we barely see each other but at night, the four of us would always find time to watch a movie or gather together to talk. My sisters and I grew up close.

“Girls, I know you have busy lives especially you Genevieve. But you will get busier when we pass the crown to you and we might not be able to eat like this together anymore.” A small smile appears on my lips when father mentioned the crown and the throne I never wanted.

“Let’s not talk about Evie’s coronation yet Dad. She still needs to find a potential husband before she sits on the throne but long before that, it’s still Genevieve’s birthday.” Stephania retorted. I glance at her and she winks at me.

“About that Dad, I am planning to move into my house right on my birthday.” Three years ago, my parents asked me for a birthday present and I told them they don’t need to give me anything but a house which will be built on top of the hill just behind the White Mansion.

They refused at first but I told them I won’t ask for anything anymore but if they won’t do it then I will.

“Of course but what are your plans for your birthday?” my father asks. I already have a plan for that but I won’t tell them anything because I can’t risk them ordering someone to watch over me.

“I still haven’t thought about it.” I answered instead.

When the food arrives we all ate in silence not because there are issues between us but because my sisters and I have something in common; food. We love food that we wanted to eat in silence and savor the taste of it.

The meal was over then my father spoke, “Genevieve….”

I turn my head when heard him call my name, “…..when you return from your three-month vacation, we will host a ball in honor of your return and we will introduce men for you to choose from to become your husband.”

I was speechless. Literally, I am. How can I marry someone I don’t even know? I stood from my seat and excused myself before I went straight to my room.

I close my eyes and slam my body on my bed. I turn my head to the side and my eyes landed on the calendar hanging on my wall.

I gasp and run closer to it. It’s tonight. The race is tonight. I look in the mirror and smiled. That was when my bedroom door opened revealing my three younger sisters. They have frowns on their faces when they saw my rather cheerful.

“I wasn’t expecting that.” Veronica commented before closing the door behind her, locking it.

“What happened? We were expecting you to be more gloomy and sad and gloomy.” Stephania added then she took my hand and pulled me to the couch. She pushes me down on the couch and they sit on the floor in front with their weird faces.

“Do you think she was too shocked?” Francess whispers to Stephania’s ear making me roll my eyes.

“Girls, I’m fine. There’s nothing I can do about it, well there is one.” The three of them gather closer to me and lean in. “They will introduce me to a few candidates but if none of them pleases me then it’s going to be a looooooonng ride.”

“But I still don’t think it’s something for you to smile about.” Francess commented.

“Baby sis, I have race tonight and the top racer in all of America will be there.” I announced excitedly. I was literally bouncing up and down on the couch.

“Can we go with you? I feel bored.” Veronica asks. My sisters are looking at me with hopeful eyes which made say, “Yes, okay BUT you have to wear a disguise and we have to be sneaky.”

My sisters place their hand above their eyebrows and made a salute as they said in unison, “Roger that.”

~~~~~

I was having second thoughts about bringing my sisters along. I mean, sneaking out? I’m used to it. Well, most of us are, except for Francess. She never snuck out of the White Mansion before because she’s still a baby. She’s the youngest and she is the most obedient little sister and child there is. As for Stephania and Veronica, they are as much of an expert of sneaking out as I do but there are times that we get caught and ended up grounded.

The race will be in the streets of London and if things get bad, I might end up in jail. We need to cross a little ocean to get to London and on the other side, a car awaits. I took my phone on the table and dial Ferdie’s number. He is my most trusted friend and our private pilot s***h captain of the ship. I mean every time I snuck out of the White Mansion and out of Genovia, he is my partner in crime; OUR partner in crime. He operates the yacht, the boat, the plane, the chopper, anything and I learned car racing from him.

After a few rings finally, he picks up. “Hello?”

“Ferdie prepare the boat for four.” I told him right away and I know he will react in 3 2 1….

“FOUR?!!! All four of you?!!! You can get me fired at this rate and why on earth would you take Francess with you? She’s like fourteen years old----“

I roll my eyes. “Correction sir. Francess is turning twenty this year; she’s not a TEENager anymore.”

“Your parents will kill me if we get caught.”

I sighed. He says this all the time but judging by his voice he seems very hysterical right now. “Which is why a words ‘careful’ ‘caution’ and ‘silence’ are invented? Don’t you think?”

I blink my eyes when he became quiet all of sudden but when I heard him sigh; a loooong sigh, I knew he finally gave in. “Alright, alright but if I get fired the four of you should give me financial support and find me a better job.”

“DONE, that’s why I love you.”

“Yeah yeah yeah. You love me sooo much that you would always risk my job if not, my life with your foolishness.” I laughed at his words. I wanted to say more but he ended the call already but still, I know Ferdie can’t resist us.

Now, how should we sneak past the guards tonight? There are four of us and Francess can be a little slow. Shaking my head I erase all the worst outcomes of our little girl’s night because I still need to check my car.

I was about to dial another number but the person I was about to call beat me to it. I wonder why he called.

“Tom? Is everything alright with baby?” I ask him because calls me when there’s a problem with a little baby.

“She’s fine and I am preparing for her for tonight. I figured you would come.” Tom must have heard about the race.

“I was about to call you about it but thank you, Tom.” Tom is Ferdie’s ……well --- fling? I don’t know. I kept asking them about but they keep on dodging it but I saw once before you know. And don’t ask me what I saw, it’s RATED SPG.

Every time I race, I either lose a car or win one. So far I’ve only lost three cars and won eight. I have five cars under the care of Tom and one of them is Bella. She is a black Mercedes AMG GT R PRO and I love her so much. Bella is Tom’s car and I borrowed her during my first race. Tom promised me that if I win I’ll get to keep her and I did. That night I got Bella and I gave my winning car to Tom. We had an exchange.

“I’ll wait for tonight?” I blink when I heard Tom’s voice on the line.

“Of course but I’ll be bringing my sisters with me?” just like Ferdie, Tom fell silent.

“Tom?”

“Promise me you girls will behave.” I smiled. “We will.”

“Good. See you tonight then.” and Tom ended the call. When I turn my head I literally fell off my bed when someone suddenly entered my room.

“Veronica, you scared me.”

“Have you told Ferdie already?” I nod my head then she smiled.

“I’m excited. Do you think I should join a horseback riding competition as well?”

“If it makes you feel happy then do it. That’s what I’ve been especially when I feel like my life moving according to plan. I enjoy putting myself in a little danger.” I blink my eyes when Veronica gave me a sudden hug.

“Make sure you marry someone who will treasure and will love you because if he doesn’t he’ll have me to deal with.” I smiled and return Veronica’s hug.

“I know.” I whispered. Moments later Francess and Stephania came in.

“What is this? I thought we only do group hugs.” Stephania pouted but when Francess wraps her arms around us Stephania joins in as well.

“We will miss you Evie.” Stephania whispered and honestly it made me tear up a little.

“My birthday is still days away and I’m only gone for three months.” It’s true and I honestly can’t wait to explore more of the little things I know.

“Three months is long.” Veronica seconded.

“It’s even long enough to fall in love.” wait what? We broke the hug and the three of us stare at our little sister.

“Did you just say that Xia?” Francess or Xia as we call her blinks her eyes innocently.

“It’s an honest possible truth, big sisters.”

“Are you sure you’re not the eldest?” Stephania asks making us giggle.

“Wait. Can you pull this off, Xia? You got this right?” Veronica raises her eyebrows and waited for Xia to answer; we all did.

“What?”

“The three of us have been sneaking out long before you were born.” what? Really?

“You’re exaggerating.” I inserted.

“Shut up.” Veronica retorted.

“I’m still your big sister.”

“Whatever. So Xia? Can you pull it off?” Xia stood from my bed and paced.

“Shay---“

“Don’t call me that.” I smirked. Veronica is always sensitive about her second name and it made me wonder why Mom and Dad can’t settle for just one name.

“Alright, big sis who says I haven’t been sneaking out? Remember when one of the guards caught you? They were chasing me that night and ended up spotting YOU.” Veronica scoffed and the memory made me laugh.

“That was you.” Xia held a peace sign with her finer and they started chasing each other inside my room.

I sighed. “When will you ever grow up.”

~~~~~

I went to check on Grandpa Ben and farmers to see how the harvest was going and they really were able to finish it. The strawberries will be delivered to those who pre-ordered while the rest will be sold to the Genovia public market.

The strawberries will be delivered first thing in the morning and my job is done, well not quite because I still need to make a production report, sales report, and all the reports possible. I glance at my watch and look at that, I didn’t know it’s almost seven already.

I just got a call from Stephania and she said dinner will be at seven. After saying my goodbyes to Grandpa Ben I went back to the White Mansion. When I arrived, as usual, Madam Rose was there to greet me and told me that my sisters are waiting.

Dinner was served the moment I arrived and I wonder why? Mom and Dad are not here yet.

“Excuse me, are Mom and Dad coming?” I ask one of the attendants who serve us our food.

“They went to the European Summit, princess. Did they not tell you?” I didn’t know about that.

“The summit is still tomorrow.” Veronica seconded.

“The King and Queen wanted to be there before then since the summit starts early tomorrow.” is that so. I held back the smile that’s about to come from my lips and said, “Thank you.”

As soon as the attendants left, Veronica burst out laughing. What is wrong with this child?

“This is perfect. We can------ Oww.” I kicked her underneath the table and she glares at me.

I look at her with wide eyes and I move my eyes to the guards on each corner of the room as a matter of fact in the entire house.

“What movies are we watching tonight?” Stephania ask.

“I prefer we watch series. There are many things to choose from on Netflix.” Xia commented.

“We’ll decide later.” I inserted and we continued our meal.

The four of us went straight to my room and turned on the TV. Veronica chose a series of movies which include screaming and laughing. Then we recorded our voice as if we’re actually inside the room. I took four mannequins from my closet and we doll them up.

“Are the doors locked?” Veronica asks and I made a thumbs up. Stephania walked out of my window balcony to see where the guards are at.

“I’ll sneak out first.” I was the first to sneak because even when it’s heavily guarded I have my own safest route; we all do. I went to the kitchen as if to get some snacks and wine.

“Let me get the wine for you princess.” One of the kitchen staff offered.

“No, I can handle it. Take a rest now; we can make our own snacks from here.” the kitchen staff nods her head and walk away.

Sigh. I should be as quiet as a mouse. The wine cellar is located outside the kitchen but my destination is not the cellar. I slip past the guard and walk in the darkness. I climb up the walls and waited for my sisters on the other side. I waited for a few seconds then I received a text from Xia saying that they are all waiting at the boat? What?

“Who are you?” Oh no.