"How the hell would he do such a thing to me?... Is it because he knows me?... Has he lost his respect or something?" Peace scowled as she walked outside the hall.She stood for some minutes and decided to storm into the hall again, to make Kendrick know that she wasn't mincing words, she wouldn't stand out there all that long. But as she moved closer to the door, a guard blocked the entrance. "The boss had informed me to ensure that you wait here till the meeting was over, since you weren't prepared for it." The man's voice was calm, but then Peace flared up. "What insolence, do you know who I am?... Can you tell how many years I've worked with the company?... Or are you thinking that I'll fear you for any reason?" She scowled.The guard made no move, but only ensured that she wasn't entering the hall. "Can you be calm until the boss is out, or until he advises you to go in? Another guard who mouthed the other side of the door added. But Peace turned to him with a redened eye,
"Hah… no, but I saw a text from him earlier today, he talked about Pat… I read it, but couldn't understand what he meant." Sophia said. "Talked about Pat? My late brother?" Kendrick asked curiously. .." Can I see it, please?" He added. Sophia's eyes widened as she handed her phone to Kendrick, her brow furrowed in confusion. Kendrick glanced through the message and raised his eyes gently to her. " How did you meet this guy and when?" He asked, The room seemed to grow quieter, the only sound the soft hum of the air conditioner in the background. Kendrick asked again in a surprised tone, "I don't seem to understand what he is saying here, or is he saying that he knew about your relationship with Kelly until his demise?" Sophia's eyes darted back and forth, her mind racing. "I met him four months after I missed contact with Pat, … Kelly... I'm fine with calling him Pat." She stammered. Kendrick's eyes narrowed, "I doubt he had anything to do with it, … I can recall m
"I personally sent you that text message so you could come see what you've caused her marriage." Peace said as she approached Kendrick.Kendrick shifted his gaze slowly to Louis who was talking to an officer, her face pale and changed, her cheeks burnt with humiliation when she saw Kendrick. "What's happening here?...and why should my name be dragged into this?" Kendrick asked Louis, but the words hung in her throat, she stammered as she replied. "I … I never invited you into this, Kendrick … although I knew that you'll find out about it, though." Her voice broke and Kendrick saw her lips trembling. He turned to a nearby officer, who was scribbling on a notepad, and asked, "Can I speak with the superintendent, please?" The officer's eyes snapped up, his expression a mix of curiosity and wariness. He hesitated for a moment, then nodded curtly, his eyes never leaving Kendrick's face. With a slight jerk of his head, he gestured for Kendrick to follow him, his hand resting on
Immediately Kendrick was out, Peace turned to Louis with a sharp gaze, "Why would you mention that to him… Don't you want this to work out perfectly? What if he finds out and refuses to accept the child?" Louis stared at her coldly, "How sure are you that he wasn't aware it isn't his? Didn't you tell him at the reunion that I was carrying Alexander's baby!" She replied, her voice trembled as she spoke. Maverick who was sitting by the side of the room stood up, and said. "Didn't I tell you guys?... I told you that he was some sort of a royalty, but you'll never listen… I meant, none of you ever thought of why grandfather brought him in, did you? He asked, his eyes turned to Peace, and back to Louis who lowered her face gently. Peace yanked at him, when she saw the reaction on Louis' face, "Shut your mouth! … What are you saying that for? Weren't you also among those who downplayed him?" She asked , her lips curled as she spoke. Maverick returned to his seat, he could feel the
As she pressed towards him, a doctor emerged from the next door, and immediately he saw Kendrick, he rushed towards him with a smile on his face."Oh my goodness… I'm glad to see you here, sir." He lowered his head as he greeted him. Kendrick turned slowly, shifting his gaze from Mrs. Alex' face to his, he could recognize him, he was one of the doctors in Astrid's medical team that day. Yet he composed himself, and asked pretentiously, "Do I know you doctor?" His eyes locked onto his curiously."Yes sir." Dr Marx replied in a warm tone, his hands gesturing in the air as he explained."Oh, that's fine. … How do you do?... you work here?" Kendrick asked, his eyes sparkled sending multi reactions to Mrs. Alex' face.She snarled, "Mr. Please don't pretend like you're not aware that I was talking to you" When the doctor noticed how tensed she sounded, he quickly interfered."No, Ma… you don't sound that way with him… this is Mr. Kendrick Peterson.. are you new in town not to know how
Kendrick arrived home later that evening with a tired look on his face, he stepped out of the car and stumbled into the living room with a sigh that made everyone turn to his direction. "Hey, young master is back." Emily said as she rushed to hug him.Evelyn and Mr. Peterson sat on the sofa facing each other, their eyes raised in a soft gaze, welcoming him back home. "Let me get your bag, young master." Emily said, and Kendrick allowed the bag to her, it was heavy so she contracted as she went up the stairs. "Good evening Dad." Kendrick greeted as he walked closer to him, he sank into the sofa just by his side. "How was work today?... I hope you're getting along with the system… I'm told you had a meeting with the Board of MDs today. Tell me about it." Kendrick stared at him with an amazed look, all he could ever think of what the experience he had with Peace Churchill, so he smiled gently and said. "There was nothing really special about it, I only had to ensure that we placed
Mr. Peterson was the first to emerge from his room, followed by Kendrick. Kendrick laughed when he saw his Dad dressed in jean trousers with a blue buffalo T-shirt to match his heavy boots, they were expensive, but then it reminded him of several years ago when he was still a boy and his dad would be dropping him off at school. Those were the type of clothes he liked to wear. "Dad, this is awesome… it's been a long time since I saw you dress in this manner" He said laughing. Mr. Peterson understood the irony in his words and replied. "Old is gold, boy." Then he turned to the other part of the hallways and asked. "Did something hold the girls in there?" Kendrick followed him back to check what was keeping them, they stumbled upon Emily painting her lips, while she smiled into the mirror, a thin patronizing smile that seemed to say she was going to take some more time in there. "It would be 7 p.m soon and that might mean we're not going out again, Emily," Kendrick said a
"I heard Mrs. Peace Churchill saying that the woman would be moving in with you soon, since you're the one responsible for her pregnancy." Kendrick's face turned ashen, his eyes widening. He slumped back in his chair, his mouth agape, as if the words had knocked the breath out of him. "What...how...no, that's impossible!" he stammered, then laughed a bit. "Are you laughing about it, young master?" Florence asked." What is it you wanted me to do? … I understand all they're doing. If I should assist her, then it would only be because of the child she's carrying." He said and his father turned to him with a surprise stare."Are you saying that you have accepted being responsible for the child she's carrying?" Florence asked in a curious tone. "Not that Ma,... Can I talk to you later?" He said, hanging up the call. "Who was that and what child were you talking about?" Mr. Peterson asked, his eyes locked onto Kendricks. "That has nothing to do with me Dad… Someone was asking to kn