Novels by Clara

The morning sun poured through the window as Benjamin sat across the thick grey mat in the centre of his room. The smell of incense lingered in the air. Benjamin was focused on his meditation, calm and composed.Four loud deliberate knocks echoed through the apartment. Benjamin was distracted, he glanced at his time. It was too early for a visitor, he knew he wasn’t expecting anyone.He frowned as he stood up and walked towards the door. The knock became insistent more now. Just when he opened the door, his gaze fell on four uniformed officers standing at the entrance with their gazes all fixated on Benjamin like predators. The one in the front has a sunglass on, he raised his badge. “I am Detective Xavier. Are you Benjamin Scott?” Benjamin’s brow was raised higher than the other. “Yes, I am Benjamin Scott?”“You are under arrest, step outside. Keep your hand visible.” He commanded.“What have I done? Who sent you?” Benjamin’s voice was sharp and firm.Two officers from behind ste

“Yeah, I am listening.” He replied softly.“Where did you get the bank card, and how did you learn to fight?” she asked while still keeping her eyes on the road.Benjamin was caught off guard by her question, he sighed deeply. “Oh! The card. I got it after helping a dying man just the same way I helped your grandfather.” He lied. “my grandfather taught me martial arts.”“If he accepted a card from someone, why then did he refused taking anything from us.” She thought inwardly.“Your grandfather must be a great martial artist.” She muttered.Benjamin nodded.A few hours ago, she thought he would be spending his time in the hospital but the unexpected happened. He humiliated Snake and his gang, but her mind was restless. She was scared the snake would return to attack Benjamin.When they arrived at his apartment, the car came to a halt. Benjamin alighted from the car.“Mr. Scott, I am sorry for what happened. If you need anything you can contact me.” Her voice was smooth but calm.“Than

Ariana stepped forward, her face was etched in worry and concern. “Snake, I am the elder’s daughter, and I apologize for what my guest did to Terry.”Snake knew Davis’s family were not a match for long, but not doing anything would ruin his reputation. His ego took over him; his gazes darted from Ariana to Benjamin, who kept a calm demeanor. Snake felt irritated by Benjamin’s audacity, it was obvious that Benjamin wasn’t scared of him.“Young man, you should go on your knees and apologize to him before something bad happens to you.” He commanded.Benjamin sniffed as he spoke casually, “I am not in a good mood today; you should stay away from me.”Snake’s eyes popped in disbelief; his hand curled into a fist. He was beginning to lose his cool. And any moment from now this matter might escalate. “What did you just say,”Benjamin sighed in frustration, “I hate to repeat myself. You should let me be.”Ariana leaned forward and whispered. “Mr. Scott, you are doing things the wrong way. Sna

“I am here to pick you.:” she muttered flatly.Benjamin hopped in as the car zoomed off. Meanwhile, Eva Penny was standing a few meters away. She felt a surge of anger seeing Benjamin in a car with a woman. she wondered what the lady saw in him. She hissed a sigh of frustration and disgust.“How is your father,” Benjamin asked. Ariana and Benjamin were both seated across each other; he felt uneasy. The only woman he had sat with the last few years sitting with her felt different. Ariana was born into wealth, she groomed herself to perfection. ”Dad is fine and doing great, better than the last few years. All thanks to you. ” she retorted, “although we are still investigating how he got poisoned.”Benjamin sipped his drink and nodded, “That’s good to know.” Ariana looked at him confused; she had a lot on her mind to spew. She didn’t know how to say them without getting Benjamin upset. “Do you like the wine?” She inquired.“Yeah,”She shifted forward, “Mr Scott, can I ask you for a f

An evil smirk formed immediately by the side of Benjamin’s lips; his eyes darted from the guard to James. He chuckled softly. “Someone had stopped me from entering inside because I wasn’t properly dressed.’ Benjamin intoned.James’s expression went from mild to fury. How could a common guard stop his master from entering the Grand Land Hotel? His hand hurled at the face of the guard, and the sound of the slap echoed. The guard staggered backwards with a few of his teeth leaving his mouth, leaving the onlookers in extreme shock; a loud gasp escaped their mouths.“How dare you? Do you have a death wish?” James barked; his voice was sharp but dangerous. The once arrogant guard was now trembling in fear, he did the unthinkable by trying to humiliate the young master. Something his manager would never try to do. Seeing the scene, Benjamin adjusted his cap to hide his face; the onlookers were taking records. The guards fathom what their young master had done and immediately cleared the sc

The following morning, after Benjamin was done meditating, he gulped the bottle of water beside him. He stayed in a small apartment with few things to his name, he freshened up and was going through his bag when a photograph fell from it.He took a glance at it, his trembled in emotion, the image reminded him of his mission to Morristown. It was a photo of his younger sister who got missing. The little girl was with her father; on their way home, they had an accident with his father dying instantly while his sister went missing. Benjamin was fifteen years old, while his sister was just ten years old. He spent his last four years looking for her; he vowed not to return home until he finds her. Many thoughts ran through his mind as memories of his past played before his eyes. The buzzing of his phone brought him out of his reveries. He glanced at the caller ID, and with a deep sigh, he answered the call. “Young master, your mother insists on having a meeting with you. I have tried ta