I went to visit Sancho at Doctor Jake’s hospital, but I did not find Sancho there, so I called him, and he agreed that we would meet at a discreet location. I did not want to ask him why he was being so careful. A man in his position should, but I thought killing the Contractor would have eased a lot of things.I knew I had to make an asset declaration and I understood the need to confer with Sancho, the head of the Martinez Gang. I understood the importance of aligning our strategies, so I reached out to him to discuss the way forward.Larry had wanted to go with me, but I told him to rest. We have been working tirelessly over the past few weeks, and he needed the rest because he had not. Moreover, what can an injured Sancho do to me? It was a meeting and an asset declaration.Sancho had arranged the discreet meeting in a new and secured location. When I got there, I was now certain that he was afraid of something. Sancho and I delved into the intricacies of our shared ventures. Sanc

I did not have enough information on the man opposing my firm on the industry bill. I had thought that having the Senate President by your side meant all was well. Obviously, Cally had played small and looked invincible because of the influence of Marvin on the major scene. The larger Marvin grew, the more he overshadowed, the smaller firm that some of them had to leave the country. That was how powerful Marvin was, though he did not know that.I made up my mind that I was going to visit this man without telling anyone. With a calculated grace, I stepped into the lion's den. It was Cally's industrial layout. It was quite large, but the equipment in my firm was more sophisticated and by miles was far ahead of his firm. Thanks to Marvin, he had changed the firm to the state-of-the-art industry.The rival's stronghold exuded an air of tension as I navigated through the opulent surroundings, my every move a deliberate statement of authority. Why would someone even compete with me without

“Why haven’t you considered my proposition? We need to train the kids in the best possible way we can. You also need to have a man in your life and above all I love you,” Marvin said.“What do you want me to say, Marvin?" I asked. It was the truth as I did not know how to respond to his request, yes, he was going to be the father of my kids but I did not know whether I needed him as a man. It was quite confusing because I had not taken the time to consider that this could happen.The question lingered in the air, creating a moment pregnant with implications. Marvin's inquiry about marriage carried the weight of sincerity, and I in response, couldn't help but revisit the complexities of their intertwined lives.With the echo of Marvin's question resonating, my mind retraced the complexities of my emotions. The memory of Marvin's secret marriage to June cast a shadow over the prospect of our union. Torn between love and the intricacies of their shared history, I faced the crossroads of

“You are going to be here for a long time,” a voice of a man said. I was blindfolded, but I knew we were still in New York and that I was kept in a box, or the back of a truck, or a container. I tried to visualize where I was and who was coming and leaving the place I was."If I could see you, I would tell if you would die first before the rest of your gang, you silly thing," I replied. I was not going to allow someone who does not have the decency to reveal his face to scare me. I felt that they were already scared of me and that was why they blindfolded me. I also knew that this was not a kidnap for ransom, it was a kill-the-target situation. What they were waiting for was what I did not know. Maybe they were waiting for instructions from their sponsors, only time can tell.The person looked like a guard assigned there and, from the look of things, I think they are three. They had taken my phone and smashed it when we got there, but that would not stop Larry from using the locator t

The car moved steadily through the darkened city, the rhythmic hum of the engine accompanying the weighty silence that enveloped us. My eyes were fixed on the passing scenery, but my thoughts were tangled in the web of recent events. The events of the unexpected abduction, the revelation of Jasper's involvement, and the unsettling connection to the Contractor."Larry," I finally broke the silence, the question lingering at the forefront of my mind, "How did you not know I was kidnapped?"Larry's gaze remained focused on the road, his features shrouded in contemplation. "Cassie, I... I didn't have a clue. The whole thing took us by surprise. We were on high alert after everything with the Contractor and the Martinez Gang, but this... It was a blind spot."His words carried a weight of genuine concern, and I understood the complexities of the clandestine world we navigated. The shadows held secrets and the clandestine maneuvers of those we sought often unfolded in unpredictable ways."B