The crowd buzzed with anticipation as everyone waited impatiently to see the cleaners’ next move. Amanda looked at Mrs. Maria who shrugged.“I accept his idea. What are you all waiting for?”Without wasting time, Caleb stepped aside and said boldly;“I know and believe that David did not push that cake. Those who believe the same should come over to my side.”The cleaners who’d already declared their support for Alex all stood behind Caleb. But there was a problem. Those who were not in support of David outnumbered his supporters. Miguel stood aside, smiling wickedly.“I said it, didn’t I? The number of people on my side is greater than those on your side because the majority of us know that you all are lying. David is guilty.”Caleb gave him a confident smile.“Uh… you may want to retract that statement.”Miguel’s smile disappeared instantly.“What do you mean by that?”“You can turn around and see for yourself.”Miguel turned quickly and his eyes widened in disbelief when he saw s

Camila hated the sight of blood. Just like she hated David Wyatt before today. Or not.She didn’t know why, but when that whip had landed on his back, something inside her had shifted. Something feral. An emotion she’d been trying so bloody hard to hide curled through her veins, fueling her with the need to run into the arena, snatch the whip from the guard’s fingers and burn it to pieces.Unable to control her emotions, after he was whipped the first time, she ran back to her room, not willing to sit there and watch him take the other thirty-nine strokes.It was whilst she was just sitting there and staring at the wall that she realised why she’d felt that way, why her chest felt like it would burst when she saw David chained to that wooden beam.No matter how hard Camila tried to convince herself that she hated David’s guts, she didn’t.But deep down, she knew she did not look to see him hurt. She hated that hazy look of pain in his eyes. She hated seeing him suffer.Camila knew sh

Alex carefully twisted the handle of his door and peeked his head inside. His eyes narrowed with suspicion when he realised that there were no signs of life in there. Nothing at all suggested that someone had gained entrance into the room. Everything was in their rightful positions.But somehow, he was one hundred percent certain that someone had come into the room… because the white powder he’d sprinkled on the door knob had mysteriously disappeared and that only meant one thing — someone had touched it.He took a deep breath and walked inside, all his nerves going on high alert. The moment he stepped inside, he picked up the object that was closest to him to use as a weapon — a pen knife he’d somehow forgotten to put away.After searching the balconies and not finding anyone or anything strang, Alex decided to come back inside and search some more.He was just about to place a call to one of the guards when he heard a slight sound coming from the bathroom.Alex froze, his heart al

After selecting workers for the banquet, Mrs. Maria left to get herself ready while Alex and the rest of his colleagues positioned themselves at their assigned spots.Alex’s job was to lead the special guests to their seats. Soon enough, more guests started to arrive and he became extremely busy, directing world class business men, top politicians and even recognised government officials to their assigned seats. As he did his job, there was only one prayer on his mind — he shouldn’t bump into someone he knew.He’d just whispered that prayer for the umpteenth time when a very familiar voice called his name. Uh-oh.“Alex? Alex, is that you?”He froze, his heart beating at an erratic pace. That voice. Where had he heard it before?The tap, tap sounds of a woman’s heels came closer and closer and Alex barely stopped himself from sprinting across the garden.“Alex, I’m talking to you.” The woman said, sounding like she was standing directly behind him.He balled his fingers into fists a

Five hours later, the banquet was still going in full swing. Mrs. Maria had managed to calm the guests and what was leftover from Zeus’s beloved statue was cleared off in no time. The formal part of the banquet had been rounded off long ago and the after party was gradually winding down. Most of the guests were drunk and knackered as they talked amongst themselves and swayed to the rhythm of the soft jazz music that came from the speakers. Alex was taking an empty tray to the kitchen when he heard movements behind him. He turned quickly and came face-to-face with Amanda. She looked nervous.“Amanda? What’s wrong?”“Mrs. Maria has requested for you in the lounge.” She said quietly. Alex was not surprised that Mrs. Maria wanted to speak with him. He was only surprised that she’d taken this long to summon him.After the statue had fallen, it seemed like she’d completely blocked out the entire incident. She’d immediately set to work, ordering the cleaners on duty to make sure the gard