"Fuck." The detective grunted under his breath.The detective stared at Natalie, who sat across from him in the interrogation room. He sighed, frustrated by her refusal to cooperate."Look, Natalie, we know you're involved in Jamal's condition," The detective said, his voice firm."We just need you to tell us who asked you to harm him." Another statement followed.Natalie remained silent, her gaze fixed on the table in front of her. The detective signaled to Officer Smart, who had brought her in, and motioned for him to leave the room. This was a conversation he needed to have alone with Natalie.Officer Smart nodded and exited, leaving the detective alone with the uncooperative suspect.The detective leaned forward, his voice taking on a softer tone. "Natalie, you're not just hurting Jamal, but also yourself. By cooperating, you might be able to mitigate the consequences." The detective warned her calmly.Natalie's eyes flickered with uncertainty, but she still refused to speak. The
"Damn, this is bad!" Madam Felicia hissed.Madam Felicia paced back and forth in her small study room, frustration engraved across her face. She had just ended a heated phone call with her accomplice, London, who had refused to help them any further. The plan was unraveling, and their grip on control was slipping away."You and your family are on your own now." London's words echoed in Madam Felicia's mind. She had relied on him to keep Natalie in check and also help silence Melanie, but his sudden change of heart had left her seething with anger and uncertainty."What do we do now?" Madam Felicia mumbled to herself, her hands trembling as she turned to leave her room but almost bumped into James."What the fuck are you doing here? Didn't I tell you to stay in your room?" Madam Felicia yelled at him almost immediately."I- I- I- I w- wanted t- to- re-- report- -" James didn't finish his statement when she sighed and pushed him away."Don't approach me if you keep stuttering like a fro
"Come in." She led Natalie into the spacious, newly purchased apartment, a sanctuary away from the chaos they had left behind. Natalie gazed around, overwhelmed with gratitude for Melanie's unwavering support."I can't thank you enough, Miss. Melanie," Natalie said, her voice filled with genuine appreciation."This place is incredible, and I'm forever indebted to you," Natalie added in excitement.Melanie smiled warmly, a glimmer of satisfaction in her eyes. "You don't owe me anything, Natalie. We're in this together, and I'll protect you till the end." She said with a smile on her face and Natalie nodded, feeling a renewed sense of purpose.It was time to confront the truth and seek justice for both herself and Jamal. Natalie took a deep breath, gathering her courage."Miss. Melanie, there's something you need to know," Natalie began, her voice steady."Oh?" She knew what Natalie wanted to say and would have asked first but pretended to be clueless."The poison used on Mr. Jamal to k
Madam Felicia and Madam Theresa sat in their apartment, engrossed in a conversation when a series of loud knocks startled them."Who is that?" Their curiosity piqued, as Martins hurriedly made his way to the door and swung it open.Standing before him was Senior Police Officer Smart, a stern expression engraved across his face."Good evening, officers," Madam Theresa greeted, her voice laced with concern."Is there something wrong?" Madam Felicia raised a brow, staring at him as if they had no business with him.Or was he here for Natalie's case?Officer Smart handed them a warning note, his gaze unwavering. "I'm here to deliver a message." Officer Smart began."You and your family need to keep your distance from Jamal's family. If anything happens to him or his wife, Melanie, or if any of you are reported or found in court again, you will face severe penalties." Officer Smart announced to them bluntly and they looked taken aback by his statement.Who reported them?Madam Felicia and
"Congratulations, Miss. Clara. We look forward to working with you."Clara had just started a new job and had quickly risen through the ranks. She was excitedly sharing the news and celebrating her promotion with her coworker, Nox. Their laughter and clamorous conversation filled the air, drawing the attention of those around them.Among the onlookers was Dennis. Dennis was envious of her closeness with Nox. The flower he had been holding tightly slipped from his grasp as he abruptly turned and fled the hall, his heart heavy with disappointment.Clara, noticing Dennis's sudden departure, hurriedly followed him, desperate to explain herself and salvage their relationship. She caught up with him outside the hall, breathless and filled with remorse."Dennis, please listen to me," Clara pleaded, her voice tinged with sadness."I didn't mean to hurt you. It's just a promotion at work. It doesn't change how I feel about you." Clara said anxiously.Dennis, his face clouded with jealousy and
Jamal had finally awakened from his coma, and the news of his recovery spread like wildfire. Dennis, Mateo, and Melanie rushed into the hospital room, their faces beaming with joy and relief. It felt as if their entire world had been restored.As Jamal sat in bed, enjoying a plate of fruit, his loved ones surrounded him, eager to share the recent happenings and catch him up on everything he had missed during his weeks of unconsciousness."Jamal, you won't believe what happened while you were asleep," she exclaimed, her voice filled with excitement."We've been working tirelessly to uncover the truth behind your poisoning, and we've made significant progress."Dennis nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination."We've gathered evidence and identified the culprit responsible for your condition," Dennis added."It's been a tough journey, but we're not giving up until justice is served," Dennis said with certainty.Jamal listened intently, pride and gratitude shining in his eyes as he ob
Madam Felicia, Madam Theresa and Martins kept their eyes fixed on Mateo as he reached into his bag and pulled out a file. The atmosphere fell silent, anticipation hanging in the air as they awaited his explanation."I know this may be hard to believe," Mateo began, his voice filled with a mix of nervousness and determination."But everything I did was to protect our family." Mateo added.Madam Felicia raised an eyebrow, skepticism evident on her face."Protect our family? By working against us and aligning yourself with our enemies?" Madam Felicia questioned, her tone laced with disbelief.Mateo nodded, his eyes darting between his family members. "Yes, I know it sounds contradictory, but I had a plan. I planted a fake deed on Jamal's land, making it appear as if he was involved in illegal activities. My intention was to divert attention from our family and onto him." Mateo explained meticulously.Madam Felicia and Martins exchanged surprised glances, struggling to process Mateo's rev
Chapter 131Natalie felt dragged as she was roughly thrown to the ground, her lips bruised and she could taste the metallic warmth of her blood."Nathan please stop this! Killing me would make no difference," she said trying to stall her death until Melanie could find her."It would shut your running mouth, you slut." He felt disgusted by the fact that he even introduced her to his family and allowed her into his plans to bring Jamal down."You won't get away with this I promise, she would find me and the outcome would be dreadful." Now she trembled at the lengths this family was willing to go to bring harm to their blood."At least it's good riddance to bad rubbish and I don't have to see your despicable face anymore." Blinded by rage, he picked up a rod and hit her on her head thrice, she felt a sharp sting with a ringing sound in her head, and at that moment she felt everything was over, she cursed the day her path crossed with Nathan and what she was willing to do to feel accepte