Sophia had heard the news from one of their servants, who had rushed into the study with a pale and trembling face. He had told her father that there had been an accident on the road, that their car had skidded on the ice and crashed into a tree, the servant had told Mr Benedict that they were all dead.She couldn’t believe what she was hearing, and then a storm of grief swarmed in piercing the depth of her soul, yet she couldn’t scream or shout, that emotion struggled to show but she was shattered inside, she just stood there numb, she had wanted to see her father, to hug him and comfort him and be comforted by him, but he had locked himself in his room, refusing to see anyone. He became a cold and distant man thereafter, who barely spoke to her or looked at her. He had buried himself in his work, trying to forget his pain.Sophia had felt alone and abandoned. She had no one to talk to, no one to love, no one to love her. She had only her books and her chessboard, which had becom

Sophia dreaded that her company was failing, and her marriage was looming, Sophia knew if she told her father the situation of her company he would have no reason to tolerate her anymore. He had already made it clear that he expected her to sell her company and marry Paul as soon as she turned twenty one. He had warned her that if she refused, it would mean death to all of them, as the Mitch were ruthless.Sophia couldn't bear the thought of losing her company, her independence, and her dignity. She couldn't imagine living with Paul, a man who she despised ,She couldn't accept her father's ultimatum, a choice that would ruin her life, but she knew she had to do it , she wouldn’t want to see her family in ruins and her father dead, her plan originally was to build her company well and use its wealth to fund military contractors for when the Mitch came to attack she would be able to defend her family, but for now her wealth isn’t that big to fund such a large army to fight the Viper an

Along the corridors of Saint Richard hospital, strode a woman with a reputation of ruthlessness, she came to check up on her son who was beaten mercilessly, she was the viper AKA Madeline Mitch.She had heard the news of Paul's condition from one of her men, she had been furious, she had ordered her men to bring Paul to the hospital, where she would keep an eye on him, she left her mansion and drove to the hospital, accompanied by her guards. She had ignored the stares and whispers of the people in the lobby and walked straight to the elevator. She had pressed the button for the top floor, where the VIP rooms were located, she exited the elevator and strode down the corridor, walking to where her son lay. Guards were on both sides of her, ready to deliver an ending shot at anyone who dared to even glance at her presence. She arrived at the hospital room door and one of the men opened the door for her. She came inside.She saw Paul lying on the bed, hooked to various machines and t

Sophia stared at her dad, shocked and scared, she couldn't believe what he was saying. He was trying to force her to do something she didn't want to do. He was trying to take away the only person who made her happy, he had no empathy for what happened to her, the father she once knew would go to war if anyone threatened his daughters. She shook her head and yelled, "I am done with you, this broken family or what’s left of it, and Paul and his bitch of a mother".“Slap!!!!!” in a blink of an eye, Sophia’s cheeks were greeted with the force of her father’s handsSophia felt a sharp pain on her cheek, followed by a ringing in her ears. She couldn't believe her dad had slapped her. He had never hit her before, never raised his hand against her, even though he had become distant from her mom and sister's death he had always been gentle, kind, loving. But now he was angry, furious, violent. He had lost his temper, lost his mind, lost his trust in her.She looked at him, her eyes wide wit

Jackson quickly relayed the address that Pamela showed him to Sophia. He hoped she could make it to the safe house, where they had some allies and resources. “Tell the doorman that Jackson sent you, you would be safe there and also lose your phone, in case the agents were tracking her, be there in an hour, and don't tell anyone where you're going," Jackson ordered."My phone?" asked Sophia, "yes, so they can't track you," Jackson answered. "will you be there and how do you have a safe house?" Sophia demanded, but Jackson only said, "I'll explain everything when I see you. Trust me, this is for your safety. "Okay, okay, I'll do that, I'll do that, thank you, thank you, Jackson," Sophia said, sounding grateful but still scared."I'll see you soon, soon, Sophia," Jackson said, before hanging up."Oh, alright, thank you," Sophia answered, feeling confused and scared as the call ended, and looked at her phone. She had so many questions, but no time to ask them. She had to make a decisi