That night, Jason stayed in a hotel like he had planned. It was the Starnac Hotel.The next day, he began his journey back to the city. He hadn’t opened the box of his mother's things; he was saving it for when he got to the apartment.On his way, he decided to stop at the car dealership to get the new car. He knew that if he didn't do it now, he wouldn't for a long time, so it was best if he just got it out of the way.He reached ‘Regal Motors’, the car dealership that Dario had recommended. The building had a sleek exterior that made it look sophisticated. There were large windows that allowed onlookers to catch a glimpse of the gleaming vehicles within. It was definitely a place reserved for the elite.As Jason entered, he was greeted by the sight of polished floors and rows of pristine cars. Sales representatives moved about with purpose, assisting customers who all looked like they were plucked straight out of a fashion magazine in their luxury clothing and accessories, a sharp c

As Jason drove back to the city, he felt his stomach grumble. He wanted to wait until he got to the apartment before eating, but he still had an hour and a half left of his drive, and he remembered the promise he made to himself that he wouldn't skip a meal because of what happened with Christopher.Thinking of Christopher, he remembered that he told Diana that he would try to reach him.A part of him was worried by the fact that Diana said that she couldn't reach him. Jason couldn't even imagine what kind of condition he was in or what he had gotten himself into.But another part of him was relieved to not have him around; after all, he had tried to kill him. Jason would've had him arrested if not for the fact that Cole would've gone down with him.Instead of a restaurant, Jason decided that he'd eat in the food court of a mall, so he could buy groceries and stock up the apartment.He arrived at the mall and parked his car in the parking lot. As he entered the mall and approached th

On Jason’s way back, he called Reuben to see if he could help him find Christopher. As Jason returned home, he felt a sense of relief and satisfaction now that Renee knew the truth about Bruno. He expected that the next time he saw Bruno, Bruno would find a way to blame Renee for finding out about him instead of taking accountability for his own actions. But he hoped that now that Renee was getting a divorce, he wouldn’t see Bruno again at all. As he arranged his groceries in their place, he thought of his conversation with Timothy; he couldn’t shake the feeling that he was hiding something and didn’t tell him the whole truth about the Greys. He heaved a sigh as he stared at the box of his mother’s things that he had placed on the table. His eyes darted to the groceries in his hands, which made him realise that he was subconsciously putting off opening the box. Jason shook his head. He made the decision then and there that he had to let go of the fear of what he would discover in h

The crowd settled down slowly as they heard the men’s words. Jason looked on in suspicion as they spoke.“We are law officials, and we want to take your case with this company to court,” one of the men said. He was tall and lanky.Some of the people, including Jason, were sceptical, while others were already cheering for the men.“What’s in it for you?” one of the members of the crowd said, echoing Jason’s concerns. The man who spoke up was elderly, like most of the people who were scammed.“We just want to see justice served,” the other law official said with a firm voice. He was shorter than the other man but had a commanding stance."Finally, people with a good conscience,” Christopher said, elated.The crowd erupted into a mix of cheers and murmurs about what they would do once their money was retrieved, while Jason continued to observe in silence.The lanky man took a few steps forward; he was now only a few centimeters away from the gate that separated the crowd from them. “But

Jasón blinked to make sure that what he had just witnessed wasn’t a figment of his imagination. When he opened his eyes, Christopher was still there in front of him. It was real.“You can hurt me instead; just pardon him; he’s not from here, so he doesn’t know about you, Maxwell." Christopher’s voice faltered, and his body trembled as he pleaded on Jason’s behalf.Maxwell stopped in his tracks, and his lips curled into a sinister smile as he took in the sight before him.“You should take a cue from your friend over here and beg,” Maxwell said to Jason.Jason snapped out of the shock that Christopher’s gesture caused and moved Christopher to the side. “What are you doing?” he said to Christopher in a hushed tone.“I’m making sure you don’t get killed, Jas. I know you want us to get our money back, but it’s not worth what Maxwell will do to you,” Christopher replied, his tone genuine.Jason opened his mouth to respond to Christopher, but for the first time, he couldn’t find the words to