2024-11-22 20:41:08When Norman was in the police station, a black Mercedes-Benz pulled up smoothly in front of The Grand Heavens, Valkoria’s most prestigious hotel.
Known for its unmatched luxury, it was a place where only the wealthiest elites could even think about reserving a room. Tonight, however, Lana, her father Lucas, and her new boyfriend, Henry, were here to celebrate their recent success. As they stepped out, Lana tightened her grip on Henry’s arm, proudly presenting him to her father. Henry, dressed impeccably in a custom-fitted suit, looked every bit the part of a wealthy young man from Capital City. As they stepped into the lobby of The Grand Heavens, Mr. Divine, the hotel manager, approached them quickly, a wide smile breaking his typically stoic face. “Mayor Lucas, Miss Lana,” he greeted warmly. “It’s a pleasure to welcome you here. We’ve made arrangements for you in our finest suite.” Lana raised a brow, surprised. Divine had barely acknowledged her the last time she was here, and now he was practically rolling out the red carpet. “The finest suite? Would there be a reservation for the emerald room?” Lana asked. The Emerald room was the most expensive suite in Grand heavens. A single minute spent in the emerald room is equivalent to $10,000. “If that is what you want, certainly it would be available, Miss Lana. And you don't have to pay for anything, along with the meals.” Divine said, maintaining the smile. “What?” Lana was shocked. Just last month, she had tried to book the room, but it was too expensive. She even tried to use her father's influence as the Mayor to request a discount but Divine dismissed her. And now he was offering it to her for free? Lana’s delight was palpable. "I can’t believe it! Mr. Divine must recognize the Havord name," she whispered to her father, casting a proud look at Henry, who nodded modestly, acting like he was used to such treatment. “Follow me,” Divine said, leading them to the grand staircase that ascended to the upper suites. As they reached the Emerald Room, Divine pushed open the doors, revealing an opulent space bathed in deep emerald greens and shimmering blacks. A stunning chandelier sparkled above, casting a soft glow over the velvet furnishings and polished glass tables. Lana’s face lit up, clearly thrilled. “This is incredible!” she exclaimed, taking in the grandeur around them. She looked over at Henry, a satisfied smile curving her lips. “I knew I made the right decision, choosing you over that loser. Just imagine, the manager didn't charge us a dime, all because you were with us.” Lucas clasped Henry’s shoulder proudly. "The Havord influence is something remarkable. I'm glad to know our families will be connected soon." Henry, who doesn't know what was happening, also assumed it was because of him the manger decided to treat them nicely and compliment their meals. After all the Havords are very popular. "Indeed," Henry replied, straightening. "And once I’m officially part of the family, I’ll ensure we bring Capital City’s business opportunities to Valkoria.” “That's so nice of you, thank you for thinking about our city.” Right after they settled down, the door was suddenly kicked open, as deputy Mayor Harris walked in, his expression unfriendly. “Harris? What are you doing here?” Lucas was puzzled. Harris looked directly at Lucas, his tone firm. "Mayor, I need an explanation. Why was Mr. Norman arrested?" Lucas and Lana stared at each other in surprise, how did he find out so soon? Lucas adjusted his shoulder and replied. “Norman was arrested for embezzlement and bribery!” He said firmly. Harris snorted at the statement coming out from Lucas. Being close to Norman for the past two years in his office, he had witnessed how genuine Norman was. He had also joined Norman in a battle once, and witnessed how Norman defended Valkoria with his life. Multiple times Norman had given out his own salary to orphanages, he'd shown no interest in wealth. If there was one thing in the world that would be regarded as Impossible —it was Norman being accused of corruption. “Mayor, how can you say such a thing? Do you have evidence to back up your accusations?” Harris demanded. The room was quiet, he then shifted his gaze to Lana, “Miss Lana, you were the one who brought the police to his office and accused him of embezzlement. Can you show me your proof?” “W-well…I —” Lana stammered, she clearly didn't have any evidence.
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Seeing that their little lies would be exposed, Lucas intervened. “We have proof, but it's not here. You can see we're in Grand heavens, is this the right time to talk about this?”Harris shook his head. Arresting Norman was a grave mistake. And he hoped this wouldn't bring the downfall of Valkoria. “Removing Norman as the acting Mayor is a big mistake, Mayor Lucas.”Henry, seeing the opportunity, chimed in. “I will be the new Mayor.”“And who are you?” Harris turned to him and scoffed, but his grave expression remained.“I am the second son of the Havord family from the Capital City. I'm sure you will know about my family, we're among the elites of—”Harris rolled his eyes and cut him short. “I clearly don't know who nor your family is, and I don't care either. And for that position you're clearly not fit for it!” He said coldly.“How dare you!” Henry gritted his teeth.Lucas was also displeased with Harris’s behavior towards Henry. “Henry is right, he'll be the next acting Mayor.”
After Rejection, she crawled to my feet for forgiveness Donald waive the bill
“He committed bribery and embezzlement. So I got him arrested.” Lana responded proudly. Donald was getting annoyed by her gestures. “How's that possible, Mr. Norman would never do—” “Well maybe he's just been pretending, hiding in the shadows. A hypocrite and a liar!” Lana interrupted Donald from completing his speech. Donald had been tolerating her disrespect because she was Norman's fiancee, but with what he was hearing he had no reason to remain nice anymore. “Mr. Norman is a good man, he'll never do such a thing!” Grand heavens was worth a billion dollars, and yet Norman bluntly refused 90% of the shares. How can such a man accept a bribe? Lana boiled in rage, she hated the way Donald was defending Norman. “You think you know him better than I do?” She gestured, her fingers pointing at Donald's chest. “He's my ex, and if I say he's a criminal then he is. He's a corrupt pest!” She exclaimed. “You're getting too arrogant. And I'm afraid, your meals are no longer complime
After Rejection, she crawled to my feet for forgiveness Arriving at the borderline
Meanwhile, at a mountainous landscape. A helicopter landed gracefully, Norman, Bethany and two other escorts stepped out. The Mountains were a little farther, crossing the territory of both nations. So technically they were still in Valkoria, about 20 ft away from Eldrida. Norman sighed deeply, staring at the mountains. About to climb up before a noise caught his attention. He heard angry voices echoing down the dirt path. He turned to see a group of seven men surrounding an elderly man. The old man was clutching an intricately carved wooden chest, its polished surface gleaming even in the dim light. “Come on, old man,” one of them sneered, his tone dripping with menace. “Hand it over. Don’t make this difficult.”“These are priceless heirlooms!” the old man protested, his voice trembling. “They belong to my family and this village. Generations of history are inside this chest! You can’t just take it!”The apparent leader of the group chuckled darkly, stepping closer. “History? W
After Rejection, she crawled to my feet for forgiveness Punishing the spies from Eldrida
The men were trembling. They were in fact a spy, sent to check if the defenses of Valkoria were as strong as before. If their defenses over this area had weakened, their next plan would be a massive invasion to take over the small land and extend their territory. But they dared not leak their plans to the Executioner, he's the last person that needed to know about this. Trembling, the leader spoke. “Please, Executioner. We have no intentions to kill anyone, I only made that statement to intimidate. Please have mercy.” The leader trembled, his lips twitching as he struggled to come up with an excuse. “N-no one sent us, Executioner. We’re just thieves. We meant no harm.” Norman’s gaze pierced him, unflinching. “Thieves? You dare lie to my face?” The leader lowered his head further, sweat dripping down his face. “P-please, Executioner. We didn’t mean to hurt anyone. We’ll leave and never return. Spare us!” Norman’s expression darkened. He already knew the truth—these men w
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Norman trudged up the mountain, through the knee-deep snow, his boots crunching against the frozen crystals, the chilled air sharp with each breath. He neared the summit where his mentor's grave stood, marked only by a single stone. Up here, untouched by the world below, it felt as if time had paused, leaving only the wind and the silent snowfall. He finally reached the grave and knelt, brushing fresh snow off the stone’s rough surface. "It’s done," he said, his voice low but steady. "I kept my promise to you. Valkoria is at peace." The wind howled around him, but he barely felt it, his gaze fixed on the stone. He thought of his mentor’s unwavering guidance, the countless battles fought together. His master had taught him everything he knew. And his last wish was for Norman to remain good, and bring peace to Valkoria. "I'm tired," he admitted, almost to himself. "And I think... I think I’ve done enough.” Norman had fulfilled that promise, for two years he had done what many
After Rejection, she crawled to my feet for forgiveness Evidence of Norman's corruption
Norman stepped inside, taking in the changes, though his expression remained blank. He sat on the bed without a word. “How do you like it?” Bethany asked, hoping for a response. “Is there anything else you might need?” Norman barely acknowledged her, giving a small, indifferent nod. He cared less about the luxuries she added in the cell, as he had lost interest in material things a long time ago. To him they were nothing but distractions. Seeing his mood, Bethany nodded and walked out of the cell. She dared not risk offending him. Immediately she was out, she dialed on her phone and called deputy Mayor — Mr. Harris. “Hello Chief.” He picked up almost immediately. “Mr. Harris, have you met with the mayor? What did you find out?” she asked impatiently. “I did, but he didn't give me any evidence regarding the accusations. And he seems to be unmoved by Mr. Norman's arrest, not even his daughter, Lana.” Harris said, sounding disappointed. “What? Those bastards, do they real
After Rejection, she crawled to my feet for forgiveness Norman's accusations
Even the Mayor couldn't afford to buy this type of mansion. How on earth would Norman, a mere acting Mayor own such a property? It only makes sense that Norman was in fact embezzling funds. “What? These are all expensive mansions, how can Norman own all these properties? And in Crestview hills?” Shockwaves rippled through Lana's mind. Crestview Hills, a neighborhood where the city's elite reside. The thought of him living among mansions and manicured lawns was jarring. "Crestview Hills? You can't be serious. How did you...?" she stuttered, her eyes wide with disbelief. “I'm as shocked as you, Lana. But that's the truth. And not only that, I found out some ladies are living inside the mansion too.” Lucas said further. Lana frown deepened, “Some ladies?!” Her shock was replaced with anger, and a hint of jealousy. “Has that trash been cheating on me?” Her urge to completely expose him increased. “So what do we do now, Mr. Lucas?” Henry asked. “This is enough evidence we need to b
After Rejection, she crawled to my feet for forgiveness Arriving at Crestview Hills
Bethany refused to believe this, maybe he just said that because be didn't want to come out of prison. Norman hadn't been making any effort to free himself, so maybe he just agreed to this.She couldn't take Norman's words, so she decided to investigate for herself.Bethany rushed down to her office, and was surprised at the number of people waiting for her.Amongst them was, Lucas, Harris and other high officials, these were all the people that had worked in office with Norman. He hasn't been in office for some days, and then they found out he was arrested for embezzlement, surprised they all rushed down to the station to confirm themselves.“Good thing you're here, Chief Bethany.” Lucas said with a grin.Bethany's mood changed the moment she saw Lucas, she has had an unimaginable hatred for him after his accusations of Norman.She glared at him. "What proof do you have that Norman is guilty of any crime?"Others in the room quickly chimed in, their voices rising."Yes, Mayor, let's
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“Are you sure you can do this? You seem a little bit down. What's the matter? I'm sure There's a lot going on with you. You look so sick, and I'm getting worried about you. I mean, I can tell you aren't fine…”“Well, there's nothing wrong. I'm just stressed, but there's no need to worry, I'll make sure I make the speech. Norman must be set free okay?” “When does you being ever affect you this much? You're pale, and your eyes are baggy. In scared for you, and I don't even know how to say it. Please understand what I mean. Can you do that for me?” She asked with raised brows, and Bethany smiled.“Yeah… I do, but we're getting late. Just get the car ready. You'll be driving me. How about that?” She asked, and her female counterpart smiled. “Of course, but after this we're going to take you to a hospital. Do you understand?” Bethany wanted to be stubborn, but she knew that she wasn't going to go anywhere with the attitude. She had to just play along because if she didn't, she was never
Chapter 57
“Please.. please…” There were distant chatters when the man was brought before the bishop who had his head lowered the whole while, but was still somehow able to see the man who was begging for his life.“Please, don't kill me. I'll tell you all you need to know. I promise…” there were so many things involved at this moment, but whatever the man said finally got the bishop interested.“Hmm, anything right? I heard you worked closely with Norman. Didn't you?” The man who was on his knees, shaking and sweating like there was no tomorrow was unable to answer. He had so many reasons not to. First, he was scared, and secondly, he knew answering didn't guarantee his freedom.“Are you going to speak, or you're like those strong heads who prefer to be tormented because that's my favourite game.”“T-tormented?” He stammered, breathing hard. Confusion reigned in his heart, and he felt as though a lot of things were wrong.“No, no I don't like to be tormented. Please just let me go. I am the
Chapter 56
“She must be stopped! I thought you said you were going to handle it!” He screamed, and there was a lot going on. He needed time to understand what was actually going on.“Yes. We did, but she's a renowned detective and most times her guys are afraid to arrest her. She's just too–” the bishop shot him a glare which made him feel weak. He swallowed, and tried to control himself, but it seemed like things were going out of control.He didn't even know how else to handle it. He bit his lips, and immediately lowered his head.“I’m sorry. I didn't mean for all this to happen this time, but it's really going to be hard to do something like this. You need to understand that things are really hard at this point.”“Hard? Do you mean hard?” he asked with raised brows, and there was no response. The bishop was making his life a living hell. At this point, he didn't wish he should sign up for something like this. He was extremely worried that he was going to face this kind of judgement from him.
Chapter 55
Drake is doing everything right to please the bishop because he knew his position was at risk. Besides, everything was going well for him. The power, the respect, and the fame. It was all he ever wanted, and now he was getting everything he ever wanted.Drake's cell rang, and upon staring at the screen, he saw it was Jackson. His face instantly filled with creased lines, but instead of being mad, there was concern on his face. He has been doing everything right.He hummed and then immediately proceeded to take the call. “Hello?” His voice showed how skeptical he was, and how he was trying to know what the issue was.“We need to see immediately there's something we need to discuss. Is that alright?” Not having any choice, Drake hummed in agreement, but before he could ask what the matter was, he noticed that the call had already ended. Since he knew where they were already getting at, all he needed to do was to make sure he got to the meeting place on time. “Jackson? What's this all
Chapter 54
Henry was excited with the news. It seemed like things were going in their favour. Lucas was no longer the mayor, this meant there was a new government, but he didn't seem to know what was next. He didn't know what was coming for him.His facial expression showed how serious he was, and how he was ready to make a contract with Drake, but little did he know that there was something bigger for him.Frustration forced on his face when he didn't get to drake via call. It wasn't that he wasn't dialling. The issue was that the call wasn't being picked up which was a huge problem. He was trying to handle it like the adult he was, but it didn't seem it was going well. “Maybe he's busy…” Henry concluded, but at that moment, there was something else. He noticed there was no way Drake was so busy that he wouldn't take his call.“Was it the position? Maybe I should go see him in his office…” he expressed, and immediately grabbed his keys. He was prepared to make things make sense. When he got t
Chapter 53
Chapter Lucas had finished work that day,but he had a lot on his mind. He had seen what was done to Raymond, the man he asked to look out for Drake, and he got more concerned. Something was definitely wrong.His facial expression darkened as he tried to get his things ready to leave the office. There was an unsettling feeling in his stomach, and even when he was worried about his position, he still had to make sure he was on the right track. There were a lot of things that were wrong now.Packing his bags, he exited his office, his car keys in his hands alongside his briefcase. Since he didn't trust anyone anymore, he preferred to drive himself around. Once he got to the parking lot, he immediately got into the car, and tried his best to start the engine. He sighed, relaxing his back before sitting up to start driving. When he roared the engine, he directed the car to where it was supposed to be. “So what next?” He asked with raised brows, and a lot of things were in his mind. He
Chapter 52
Jackson was standing there, his body nervous. He knew what he was here for, but he didn't know why the bishop had sent for him in such a manner. His heart drummed, and he tried so hard to control himself, he didn't know how to. His chest drummed crazily.“His bishop…” he greeted, his eyes fixed on the ground with so much fear. He was sweating so much, and the lump on his throat refused to go away. It seemed like it was stuck there, and he didn't know how to go about it “Hmm, Jackson, I really don't like what's going on…” The bishop was the one speaking now, but he was so sacred. He was looking for a way to be able to get things done as quickly as possible. He was scared, and tired, and was also very worried.“I’m sorry bishop, I didn't mean to–” “Silence! You never mean anything. Are you trying to tell me you're incompetent?” He asked with raised brows, and there were no words.“Answer me!” This time Jackson received a jolt. “N-o…” he stammered. He seemed to have a lot on his mind,
Chapter 51
Bethany had been trying her best to understand what the hell was going on. Now that she had already caught the person involved in sabotaging her plan, she was determined to make things make sense. Her mind ached with worry and she was ready to make her move.She had already seen Norman, and from her last conversation with him, she was ready to start again. “You're doing the right thing by defining your circle. What I need you to do now is to expose those that are involved in this.”“But how?” She asked with raised brows, but there was no response. Bethany then recalled that there was a lot involved in this. She had to put herself together in order to get to where she was aiming to be.“So what's the main issue now?” Her trusted colleague asked, and she sighed. She knew what she wanted to do. It was time to use the media in order to get what she wanted.“Gather the media. The media is needed, and I know you wouldn't understand anything. You need something to be able to understand wher
Chapter 50
Raymond, the man Lucas had hired had already gotten to work. As promised Lucas had sent part payment for the job to his account. Now that the money had been sent, he wanted to ensure that he got to do the job properly. He had started to go through the file that had been given to him, and made sure to study the movement of the man. He was trying his best to understand what he was doing.On one of the occasions, Raymond made sure to go close to him, and then there was a lot of things involved. “Have you told him what I want? I asked for a huge sum of money this week, and he asked you guys to come collect it. What happened?” Johnson was the one talking. Raymond had tracked then down, and had somehow found out there was a something wrong with everything.Raymond found out about Jackson, and everything he was involved with drake. This was the first time he was actually able to get a good glimpse of Jackson's conversation.He tried his best to get more of what was said. “We really don't
