The next day, Harold, Andrew, and Cassandra organized a press conference, making sure to have all the news and media outlets available, Elizabeth Clive, Taylor, and a host of other journalists and news anchors were present. They had made sure to gather every media personnel to announce Andrew Morris as the new mayor and Clinton Rogers as his deputy, The whole place was buzzing with the media and citizens of Dalton City as they held the conference right in front of the mayoral house. Harold, with his shoulders back, walking with wide steps, stepped, towards the podium that was lined with different microphones from different media houses. He was sporting a huge smile while Andrew and Clinton flanked beside his right and left, respectively, although they stood a few feet behind where he stood. Tapping the microphone while smiling, he cleared his throat and spread his arms broadly, “Ladies and gentlemen of the press and our great citizens. Thank you for joining us here today.” Everyo

"C-Clinton? The newly announced deputy mayor?”Richard nodded again,“Why do you think he's involved though? He's never been in the frontier of government”"That's exactly one reason, a thirst for power. Besides, Clinton isn't that smart enough to solve that level of crime by himself and at that quick rate”Vivienne exhaled and ran her hand through her hair as she paced. Richard's absence was beginning to cause a lot of complications and raise situations she wasn't sure she could handle. Her mind was racing and reeling; she and others had raised eyebrows at Clinton's sudden promotion, but she could never have placed him and Aiden together or that Aiden would dare rear his ugly crimes anymore. Her shoulders sagged as she sighed before she raised her chest,“I’ll get on it right away Richard. I'm also working to make sure you're out of here soon”Richard's expression immediately turned dark as he narrowed his eyes and replied gravely,“I'm not sure that's necessary. I don't think I'm re

That same day, Andrew was resting in his hotel room, sipping on a glass of fine red wine as he stood by the window overlooking the city with a smug smile on his face,This was the life he dreamt of, and he was currently living it, he felt on top of the world, like a king. Richard was sitting pretty in jail, and they were still gathering evidence against him. He was now in control and had the power and influence to do whatever he wanted to do, yet he wanted more,Andrew smiled smugly, his eyes glistening as he imagined how Richard was languishing in prison while he was here enjoying all the privileges that came with his vacant position, and he was definitely milking it to his satisfaction,“Cheers to you Richard Day, enjoy your new home, while I enjoy my new life" Andrew said, lifting his glass to the sky with a smile before returning it to his lips. While they had been raising funds for the women at Avalon Heights, he had managed to siphon some money for himself.Just as he was about

As Cassandra bent to retrieve the key, Harold and Andrew rushed over to look at the key,“What is it?" “Let me see" Both of them spoke simultaneously. Twirling the key in her hand, Cassandra brandished it to Vivienne with a smirk,“Now tell me, why would someone go to such great lengths to hide a key if they don't have something to hide?" She asked, tilting her neck to the side as she watched Vivienne who smiled in response,“Someone who doesn't want vipers like you prying into his private life maybe?" Vivienne threw back at Cassandra, who sneered and returned her attention to the key in hand,“How do we find what this key opens now?" Harold questioned, his brows furrowing as he stared intently at the key.Chuckling a little with a small smile on her face, Cassandra was deep in thought, before she shrugged and answered,“It must be the key to a safe or something like that.”Andrew who couldn't bear the suspense anymore, his eyes lit up and he spoke in an authoritative voice as he

“You!!!" Cassandra snarled, glaring at Vivienne,“This is all your fault!" she thundered, throwing daggers at Vivienne,Vivienne who was taken aback by the outburst, snapped her head backward, pursing her lips, she glared at Cassandra and then at the others before meeting Cassandra's gaze once more, pointing at her chest,“Me?!" Vivienne asked, her words laced with contained anger as she stared at the spoilt brat,“How's it my fault? Was I the one who told you to make a live video or make a fool of yourself?!" She countered, keeping her face straight. Cassandra who was nothing but a spoilt lady used to getting her way, screeched and stormed her foot,“Argh!" She screeched, nostrils flaring as she stormed over to Vivienne with raised arm, causing Vivienne to narrow her eyes at her,“I'll think twice about doing that if I were you" she informed Cassandra, her tone on the edge as she gazed at her intently,Andrew and Harold who knew the consequences of hitting a police officer, not jus