“What do you mean?” Mr. Alcantara asked, confused.How could she ask for a divorce, when she was the one cheating? “That's what I would have said if I truly wanted to elope with another!” Mrs. Alcantara scoffed, sounding annoyed.She was scared of putting her marriage in jeopardy, as well as her secret affairs. She wouldn't let her husband find out about her lover by all means.“So, are you trying to say you are not eloping with anyone?” Mr. Alcantara asked, giving her a long stare.“Yes, my friend is just misunderstood.” She lied further.“How?” Mr. Alcantara raised an anxious brow. “Well, she's in that position where she is torn in-between eloping with her lover and being with her family.” Mrs. Alcantara explained.She wished her husband would buy her lies because she couldn't afford to lose all the pleasures and freedom she was enjoying with her lover.“So, who is this lover your friend is planning to elope with?” Mr. Alcantara grew interest.“You wouldn't know the person.” She a

Clara decided to take Martins’ up on his offer and obliged to the date he proposed. She was in a stunning red gown, with a high slit and matching stilettos.She was meeting him at a five star restaurant she chose, aiming to create an impression.“Well hello there” Clara called out.She approached the table where he sat, dragging the attention of everyone.“Wow,” Martins said with his mouth agape.Meanwhile, Clara took a seat across from him.“You look so beautiful,” Martins said.He was not only wowed but he felt mesmerized and also a pang of pride as everyone stared for a while.“I know, right?” Clara smiled.After they had settled down and eaten, Martins took the opportunity to speak.“Thank you for showing up and for not leaving even when I asked you out” Martins started.“ Now we are officially an item, you ca-” Clara abruptly stopped.She was caught off by Martin's quick response.“Hold on, did you say an item?” Martins asked, surprised.Clara nodded.“As in, we are now in a rela

Madam Felicia, her co-wife, and the rest of Jamal's step-family made grand preparations to welcome their 'jackpot’. Martins informed them earlier of his arrival with Clara, so everyone was on their best behavior.Immediately they heard the sound of a vehicle entering the compound, they feigned busy.“You're back,” Madam Felicia said happily.She went over to where her son stood and hugged him.She was all caring because he brought a lady with resources.“Yes mother,” Martins said, surprised.His mother's warmth was unexpected and that was thanks to the lady he brought.“And who do we have here?” Madam Felicia asked.She didn't want it to look like she was told beforehand and asked for a proper introduction.“I am Clara Aldrich, and I brought this for you” Clara introduced.She handed her a fine bottle of red wine as a peace offering.She saw through them and their fake smiles and decided to play along.“Oh my, how thoughtful of you, please do come in” Madam Felicia announced cheerily.

“Where have you been all day?” Madam Theresa asked her son worriedly.“Mother, please can I just rest?” Nathan said tiredly.Nathan had been gone for a whole day and just returned. He was lucky to have escaped death again and at the same time gotten a grand plan to destroy Jamal.“Is this the time you are dismissed from work?” Madam Theresa continued.She had been worried that something happened to him because his phone was unreachable and here he was all nonchalant about it.“Can we talk about this when I'm done resting?” Nathan said.He was fed up with all the nuisance his family caused.“Well while you're about to rest, just know Martins has a girlfriend and a very rich one at that” Madam Theresa announced.Nathan's interest was piqued.“Girlfriend you say?” Nathan asked.“Yes, she came over when you were out so maybe next time you would get to meet her” Madam Theresa said.“He has totally lost it, if he is not ready to take over Jackie-Ville's Empire then, I am,” Nathan said.Dete

“It is done, boss,” Stone said.Mr. Graham was elated about the alleged news of Jamal Dashiell Jackie-Ville's infidelity. Coming up with such a plan was just the tip of the iceberg. Mr. Graham was planning something bigger that could tarnish Jamal Dashiell Jackie-Ville, forever.“This is just the beginning, I would make sure he experiences more humiliation than I did,” Mr. Graham said.His voice was laced with pent-up resentment.All the while, Nathan was quiet. He was like a sheep, waiting for the signal of his shepherd. “Let's see how quickly he resolves this chaos” Mr. Graham continued.“I will advise you not to celebrate yet” Nathan interrupted.Mr. Graham quickly lost his smile and turned to Nathan.“Why do you say so?” Mr. Graham demanded.“Jamal is a witty man, he would bounce back faster than you expect” Nathan explained.“Why do you think all my family's plans to ruin him never worked?” Nathan added.Mr. Graham thought about it for a while and was somewhat convinced about w