As the years passed, the rivalry was passed down to the next generation. Ola’s father, Kayode, inherited not only the business, but also the animosity towards the Khalil family. He was determined to prove that the Abiola family and Diamond Radiance, the Abiola family business, were superior. This drive led to aggressive business tactics, relentless competition, and even personal vendettas.
The Khalil family, under the leadership of Ibrahim’s son, Ahmed, reciprocated with equal fervor, making the feud more intense with each passing year. Ola and the children of the Khalil family grew up in this environment of hostility. Social events and gatherings were intense. The families could not stand the sight of each other and made it known. Some of their mutual friends were uncomfortable inviting both families to their events at the same time because of the feud.
Ola was bred to view the Khalils as their enemies. They were not to be trusted for any reason, and she had to be on her toes to stay ahead of their game. There was an incident in the past that made Ola hate the Khalils even more. The Abiola family was on the brink of…