As James stood by Emily’s bedside, Michael Grant’s words echoed in his mind. “Victor Hill and Maple Group have a significant stake in this hospital. In a way, Mr. Carter, you’re effectively one of its owners.” James was still absorbing the weight of this revelation. His inheritance had afforded him much more than financial security—it had granted him influence, real power to protect and defend those he cared about.He thanked Michael once more for his support and headed out of the hospital, feeling an immense sense of relief. Emily would receive the best care available, and those who had dared mistreat her now understood just how deeply connected he was.Outside, Richard offered him a ride. “Allow me, Mr. Carter. I insist.”James smiled, but he shook his head. “Thanks, Richard, but I need some time to think. I’ll make my own way there.”The crisp night air felt grounding as he walked away from the hospital, his mind still turning over the events of the day. Just then, his phone buzzed

“Hey, let me be.” Tasha said, struggling to break free from Victor’s grasp. “No, we won’t let you go, you must tell us who sent you,”James said, piercing into Tasha’s eyes. “I won’t reveal her identity, no matter what,”Tasha said, her face set in a determined expression. “Oh, I see you’re stubborn and not easily swayed.”James said, his gaze piercing as he locked eyes with Tasha. “Don’t worry, I will handle your case”. Tasha spat in Victor’s face, and before James could even react, Victor unleashed a powerful punch, striking Tasha’s jaw with a loud crack. Her nose bled and she crumpled to the ground, feeling dazed and weak. “Hey Victor, why did you do that?.”James said looking at victor with a furious face. “She spat on me. How dare she do that?” Victor answered James as he picked up a bottle and smashed it against the wall. “Calm down buddy! Anger won’t solve anything here.” James told Victor in a calm tone. Tasha was on the ground gasping for air. She was in pain an

“Oh mother, she’s having her prayers. She will join us shortly.” She said to him, sipping her cup of coffee. “Such a wicked woman still prays! To which God exactly? “ James said to himself. “Alright.” He replied to his wife. His mother-in-law came out for breakfast. She wasn’t aware that James wasn't dead and he came back home last night. Immediately she set her eyes on him, she gasped for some air. She thought James was dead. “Oh my Goodness, this good for nothing is back. I thought I told that fool Tasha to waste his life. Why is he still here? Oh God! My plan failed . Tasha is such a moron.” She said to herself with much bitterness James sighted his mother-in - law walking towards the dining room. “Oh, my mother-in- law is here! Good morning mother.” He said to her as he smiled mischievously. She avoided his greetings and pretended as if she couldn’t hear a thing. “Good morning mother.” Her daughter, Pamela said to her with a welcoming smile. “Beautiful morning to

James spent a few hours at the cafe with Victor. They discussed their plans and how to expose his mother-in -law. They both laughed and chatted but, deep down in James's heart he wasn’t happy.He wants to get to the root of the problems he was facing. He thought about having an accomplice rather than victor being the only one that he could talk to. But, who could he trust? It’s only Victor that has been part of his life.One cold Sunday morning, James was at the dining table having his breakfast when he heard mother-in-law talking to someone on the phone. She was loud and her voice sounded like someone who was angry and disappointed.He wondered what could have gotten her in that state. He got up from the chair, tiptoed towards her room with a plan of getting to know the truth. He stood behind the window, peeped through the curtains to see what was happening.Mother-in-law spoke to the caller in a very harsh tone “what’s your problem this fool? So you’ve been caught! And you never bo

James returned home feeling excited like one who won a lottery. He was overwhelmed by the meet up he had with Mr John. He can’t wait for the grand event that would take place.He called out his wife in a sweet and romantic tone, his heart knew no bounds. This was the first time he found peace and joy.“Hey honey,” he said as he kissed her on her forehead. “How are you doing, my lovely dearest wife?” he asked, admiring Pamella’s beauty. “Oh, why the excitement?” she chuckled, “you’ve never been this happy in a while!” she said, putting his hands on her waist.“Oh dear. I’m the happiest man on earth”, he looked at her, swinging her on the bed.“Easy man”, she said, smiling sheepishly at the behaviour of her husband.“Honey, don’t you think it’s time we have kids?” she said, fixing her gaze on James.James's heart stopped beating for a while, he didn't want to have his kids living in mother-in-law’s house. In a swift, he stood up from the bed turning his back at her in order to avoid he