Declan's eye lifted to her face, his empty gaze fixed on her. Mandy almost regretted why she asked before Declan blinked and spoke up. "You know...." he paused, biting his words. "I need it for the same reason everyone else needs a herb, to cure and ailment." He shrugged and lifted an empty glass to cheers in the air. His choice of words was well picked doing little or nothing to feed Mandy's curiosity. She bit her lower lip while she peered at him. "Okay then. Maybe what actually happened out there with May earlier will be an easier thing to tell. I mean I can't help asking, considering how you look" Her hands and eyes ogled him from head to toe as she spoke. Declan chuckled lightly at the expression on her face. "There's nothing to tell, you know. May was just in—" "Trouble and you went to help her out and she's safe now. I already know that much. Tell me more. What was really the problem and how did you end up like this?" She sipped from her juice glass and cocked it at De

May woke up the next morning, not feeling her best but definitely better than she felt the previous day. She had a long day ahead and definitely shouldn't be in bed. She arrived at Lucien Enterprise premises later at noon and stood before the glass skyscraper building where everything in Lucien's name is created. She had always admired their ethics and work style. Lucien was one of the companys she drew inspiration from when she newly took up her grandfather's business. Too bad some individuals have almost wiped away the last drop of admiration she bore for the company. She stepped into the building and headed straight to the administrative floor. She was there for Nathan and nothing would stop her from meeting with him and tackling to the last, whatever was left hanging between them. "Is he in?" May asked Nathan's secretary casually. One may think she has the best relationship with him. She wore dark shades for perfect disguise. The petite lady in her late twenties looked up

Everything about Nathan irked Mandy to her bones. His smile made her want to puke and she rolled her eyes at his brazenness. She glanced at Declan and his tight jaw and Clenched fist told her what might come next. She didn't blame him, anyone in his shoes would be triggered. "Let's go." She took his hand trying to take him with her. "Proud of him huh? You're just one of his numerous hoes out there. So don't think much of yourself, Barbie. I bet he didn't mention he has a wife and dumped her to be with sluts like you. What lies has he told you? Huh? Declan was beyond triggered and had reached his limit. He was eager to shut Nathan up by throwing the first punch but a wimpy sound caught Declan's ear and he turned to see May in the hallway. His eyes narrowed in surprise, his angry eyes now subtle and tender. He was about to speak but stopped when May shook her head in disapproval. She broke their gaze, her eyes falling on Mandy's arm twined with his. Something flashed through her eyes.

Squeaky.... squeaky..." The sound of little rats filled the dark room. May huffed in her unconsciousness at the noise. Something began to climb her leg, tickling her half-awake. "Uhm— um" She sighed and two rats climbed her both legs in a chase, jerking her awake. "OMG!" She screamed, her eyes snapping open into the darkness. Her bound legs stamped frantically on the hard concrete floor to send the little creatures away. Then she realized her shoes were gone. She glanced around frantically at the emptiness of a dark room. Where was she? She tried to move, but was stuck. Her hands were tightly held behind the iron chair with a twine in the middle of the dark room. Her legs were no better. Fear gripped her neck . The memory of the last incident slowly crawled back into her head and her grief grew. Tears instantly began to roll down her face at self deprecation. She remembered She was driving and angry at someone— her mom? —Declan? Or both. She had driven way too recklessly and landed

Benjamin was calm all through and simply watched the list in his hand. The herbs prescription and combination reminded him of a healing method that cured different kinds of disease in a medical book he read while in school. He had gotten just a few pages of the book from his master and the little knowledge from it has guided him all through to be famous and successful. He had been searching for the complete book for years. He peered at Declan in curiosity. Who was this man? Benjamin's interest in Declan grew and without saying a word, he gestured at his men to provide everything Declan needed. When everything was brought to Declan, he went into action. He grinded and mixed different kinds of herbs and was done after an eternity. The murmuring in the crowd resumed, intensifying the atmosphere. Declan took a spoon full and fed the woman. Everyone's breath hitched in anticipation of what would happen. Seconds turned to a minute and more minutes went by but there was no response from