Chapter Eleven “Damn it, I really need money to survive in this world “ Elijah thought before going to a public computer center located in a public library to apply for Jobs and he waited till he received an email through the public computer before he went for his first interview after applying 18 times. Elijah sat across the table from the interviewer, trying to ignore the sweat that was dripping down the back of his neck, the man sitting across from him looked bored and unimpressed."Tell me," the interviewer said, tapping a pen against his clipboard. "Why do you think you're the right fit for this job?"The young man swallowed hard, trying to steady his nerves. "Well, sir, I have a degree in business administration, and I've not collected my final results yet but I can assure you that I was the best student at Princeton University and I think my determination to be successful would be a valuable asset to your company."The interviewer raised an eyebrow. "Determination to succeed

Chapter Thirteen “Who is BOSS and why are you all bowing down to me ? Do you have the wrong person huh?” Elijah asked but they were all still facing down and acting with so much respect towards him.“Godfather Roberto, did you forget that you had your men beat me and then you snatched my black ring from me ? Why is a powerful man like you bowing down to a total nobody …this is so strange and suspicious? “ Elijah said, still looking at the huge men bowing down before him. “I’m so sorry BOSS, please don’t use this against me. I was only trying to take the necessary precautions, we won’t stand up till you give us your word that you have forgiven us for Harassing you the other night at the party …” said Godfather Roberto sounding sincere , it doesn’t feel like a prank of a set up. “Who am I to give you that order ?” Elijah who is still confused managed to ask “You’re our BOSS, our long lost BOSS . It’s a long story and I won’t feel comfortable to have this conversation in an open place

Chapter Fifteen *Slap Slap Slap* “Stupid, how dare you slap my wife!” Elijah shouted while rushing into the living room and dragging Selena into his arms and hugging her in a protective manner. The echo of the sharp sound still reverberated through the air, searing into Elijah’s soul. With gentle hands, Elijah wiped away the teardrops that streamed down Selena’s porcelain face. He gazed into her eyes, their depths mirroring the anguish she felt. “Selena," he whispered, his voice a soothing balm, "I am here for you. You are not alone in this."Selena’s trembling lips quivered as she struggled to find the words to express her myriad emotions. The weight of betrayal and confusion from the way her family members treat her bore down on her fragile frame, threatening to consume her. In that moment, Elijah’s presence became her anchor, steadying her amidst the tempest of emotions.“Look at you shamelessly hugging her in our front after putting her in this difficult situation, “ Selena’s

Chapter Seventeen In the modest apartment, tucked away on the bustling streets of a vibrant suburban city,Elijah put on the song “Roar “ by Katy Perry before he went into the bathroom and stood beneath the streaming water of his shower. ***I got the eye of the tiger, a fighterDancing through the fire'Cause I am a champion, and you're gonna hear me roar Louder, louder than a lion'Cause I am a champion, and you're gonna hear me roarOh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-ohYou're gonna hear me roarOh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-ohYou'll hear me roar*** Elijah sang the song out loudly while the bathroom was filled with the resonant sound of his cheerful humming as he lathered his hair with shampoo. It was a melody of pure joy that seemed to reverberate through the tiled walls.Elijah's face was adorned with a radiant smile, his eyes twinkling with a newfound sense of happiness. His heart felt light, buoyed by the weightlessness of dreams come true.For on this very day, he had discovered that he

Chapter Nineteen Elijah stood frozen in the doorway of the hotel room, his eyes widening in disbelief. The sight before him left him speechless, his mind struggling to comprehend what lay before his eyes. His younger step brother, Henry, lay in the center of the bed, surrounded by two beautiful women. The room was dimly lit, and a soft glow emanated from the bedside lamps, casting a seductive ambiance over the scene.Henry, with his tousled hair ,boyish and arrogant charm, looked completely at ease, a mischievous smile playing on his lips. The two women beside him mirrored his expressions, their eyes filled with a mix of excitement and satisfaction.Elijah could hardly believe what he was seeing. His mind raced, trying to piece together the fragments of the situation.The first woman, her ebony curls cascading down her shoulders, giggled softly as Henry whispered something into her ear. She wore a captivating smile, her eyes sparkling with mischief. Her fingers danced along the co