The atmosphere was almost silent and cold as both men entered the den, the looks on everyone’s face was odd, Adam could feel their anger and displeasure as he looked at everyone, from Old Man Thompson to Sage Robinson and was a little shocked to see Amber as well,She was the only one with an indifferent look on her face as she stared at him, Adam walked across the room and went straight to sit on a chair while Raul stood right by his side. Raul was loyal to Adam no matter the situation and this one was not an exception.There was a long moment of silence as everyone stood there and looked at Adam. They all seemed to be diffusing the situation, and had refused to speak.The room was tense as Adam waited for one of them to break the ice, sitting aloof with his arms crossed on his chest. Old Man Thompson looked at his protegee and hid a smile before huffing,“Adam…” he exhaled, before continuing, “Why did you attack the mafia’s base?” he asked, breaking the silence.Adam raised his head

As Adam left the den, he exhaled deeply while running his hand through his hair, he yearned for some peace and quiet just to clear his jumbled mind,Walking down the hallway, he could see the activities going on in the basement, and the training of the armed men, he also noticed that the security had seemed tightened this time around, and he knew it had to do with the mafia and their threats.Sage Robinson had to double the men guarding all the entrances and exits of the basement. He had also added me to the secret entrance as he wasn't taking any chances with the mafia; not knowing when they would strike,He felt a pang of guilt within him as he watched the whole scenario, he didn't want any harm to come to anyone because of his fight. He was so lost in his thoughts that he didn't bother to look to see who was coming behind him when he heard footsteps. Swearing within him to do whatever it took to protect the lives of these innocent men who could be roped into his problems.He hadn't

Silence met him at the end of the call, although he thought he heard Evelyn breathing at the other end, and with the rate his heart was beating against his chest, Adam feared it would erupt, but still he held on, “Evelyn?" He called out, almost in a broken voice and let out a sigh of relief when he heard Evelyn's voice,“Sir, sh….she’s awake,” Evelyn said without any preamble, her voice cracking as she spoke.Adam felt he had heard wrong, and placed his finger into his ear hole, in an attempt to clear off any wax that might be blocking his hearing,“Huhh…” He muttered slowly, his knees beginning to feel like jelly,“Sir….Ar…Ari…. Ariel, she’s awake, just now.” Evelyn informed him tearfully, struggling to deliver the good news despite the tears clogged in her throat, while she spoke Adam's knees buckled and he fell to the ground on his knees, tears flowing freely from his eyes.“She’s asking to see you, and asking for her mum,”“I didn't know how to respond to that part, but she wan

Adam walked towards his daughter’s bed and stared at her, his eyes almost melting from the innocence in her eyes. She looked very skinny and pale but that didn’t matter, she was awake and lucid, and that was all that mattered,“She’d get herself back.” He thought to himself.He walked to her bed and sat down right in front of her, her eyes were a little weary as she gazed at him, and his heart broke a little to see, he hadn't seen her in so long and wondered if she'd recognize him or what she thought of him, he felt a pang in his heart as he gazed at her,“Da…daddy?”Ariel called out with tears in her eyes, with his throat clogged up, Adam could only manage a nod of his head and covered the distance between them as he wrapped her up in an embrace so tight, his hands quivered,“I've missed you baby" he informed her with tears rolling down his face, he could also feel warm tears on his skin, he didn't want to know if it was his kr Ariel’s, as he held on to her tightly, afraid to let her

As Cecil walked away, Louisa mindlessly flipped back into her seat and stared at her mother with mouth agape. Her mother's words had left her speechless, with her body trembling. She wrapped her arms around herself as she was numb and didn't know what to say or how to react.She knew for certain that Cecil meant every word, and she wasn't ready for her mother's wrath. One thing was clear, she was caught in between the devil, and the deep blue sea; on one hand, she couldn't face her mother's wrath or sinister plans, on the other hand, she wanted the bitch that was Leila out of the way.Louisa had to pick a side and her battle and stick with it. Her thoughts were suddenly interrupted by the banging of the door as Logan barged in calling for their mother, “Mother?!” He called out, seeing Cecil, he went on with what he had to say,“The vehicles are ready.” He informed Cecil, and as he turned, he finally noticed Louisa sitting pitifully on the couch while rocking herself. With a sneer on