Dario woke up in a large room, bright rays pierced through his eyelids, prompting him to reflexively shut his eyes and raise his hand against the sudden intrusion of light. He realized it was already morning.He immediately jerked up from the bed after realizing he didn’t know where he was or how he got there. After so much thought and headaches, he remembered he was kidnapped on his way to the hospital.‘The money!’ Dario’s heart started racing when he remembered.He searched his pockets and found the money. This took him by surprise because how come his captors didn’t take the money? Also, where are they?All he could hear were footsteps from outside the door. He was already trying to figure out an escape plan and find an escape route when the huge door swung open. “Good morning, young master. I trust you slept well? Shall I prepare your bath water sir?” A maid said, bowing.Dario’s brows furrowed in confusion as his eyes darted back and forth. What in the world is going on?He did

Dario took a cab to Kejar hospital to check how Maria was doing. On his way, as he thought about how his life had turned around in a twinkle of an eye, smiling ear to ear and how he couldn’t wait to tell his wife, Delilah, about the news. He can now buy her all the luxury items she’s always wanted. He was smiling brightly anticipating this happy moment with Delilah. However, the thought only lasted a few seconds before he remembered what happened at the villa last night. Delilah is no longer his wife. His heart sank when he remembered. It was like an arrow physically pierced through his heart. Whenever he got good news, maybe a new job or any good news at all, Delilah was always the first person he wanted to tell. Even when he had bad days, she was the first and only person he wanted to talk to about it. She was like his safe space. But now, he doesn't have that anymore. He would have shared the good news with Maria, but she’s unconscious in the hospital. Dario was lost in

“Young master, I am deeply sorry!” Bruce said, bowing deeply to Dario.‘Who could be after my life? Could it be the thugs?’‘No.’ Dario shook his head against the thought. Those men didn’t seem like thug material, they were uniformed and heavily armed. Dario had a feeling they were sent by someone powerful and influential. Someone that could afford them and those guns.But why would someone like that want him dead?“From your description of the men, only one person comes to my mind,” Bruce interrupted Dario’s thought flow. “They must be from empress Elizabeth”“Who is Empress Elizabeth??”“Young master, please forgive me for not informing you ahead. She is Lord Reynolds’ ruthless older sister. Only she knows about your inheritance and she definitely knows we’ve found you.”“Why does she want me dead then?”“Though she rules the mighty Beth empire, she wanted the Persian empire for herself after her brother died.”Elizabeth was very sure that she’d inherit the Persian empire and everyt

It was the evening of the banquet and it was happening at the Cellar. The Cellar was the most prominent club in the city at the time. The building was large and made of marble and glass. It had large window bays and a special rooftop club for after parties. Both the interior and exterior of the club exuded elegance. The compound was very spacious, allowing guests to move freely with a big artificial fountain at the center that enhanced its aesthetic appeal.A blue Chevrolet corvette stopped at the entrance of the club. A gorgeous lady dressed in a black evening dress and a man got out of the car. Everyone’s attention was drawn to the woman especially, because she outshone every other woman in her presence. Her blue eyes glowed in the dark.“Her skin is flawless”“What a beautiful woman!”Ladies from other wealthy families whispered among themselves while photographers rushed to take several shots, marveling at Delilah’s beauty.“I’ve never been to the Cellar, it’s so grand. What beau

“Here comes my friend’s jewel. Oh! you look more stunning by the day.” Lord Derik’s face lit up when he saw Natalie enter the room. “I hope my friend hasn’t been much of a disturbance lately,” he teased as they all laughed.It was a small gathering of Lord Wilson and his old friends dining before they attended the main banquet. And Natalie had taken Dario to meet her father just as the latter requested.When Natalie told her father about the incident with the thugs and how Dario saved her, he became very interested in Dario and wanted to meet him. Though Natalie knew well not to go out unprotected, she wanted to experience a sense of freedom and independence, underestimating the potential dangers involved.The private room was tucked away from the main club building behind a set of elegant double doors. The walls of the room were adorned with a deep luxurious color; burgundy, with gilded frames including oil paintings, tapestries and ornate mirrors showcasing exquisite works of art.As