As much as Brad was shocked, he let her stay. Since she needed it, there was no point in being resistant.But one shocking thing was how Sophia knew Vincenzo. That wasn't enough, it looked like he was the one making her scared. What could Vincenzo have done to her?What could have happened?However, he still had to think of the reason why Vincenzo would be at the mall at that time with Douglas' men. Something was definitely going on.Sophia pulled back suddenly and started walking towards the car."Sophia!" He called after her but she didn't respond.Brad turned around and realised that Vincenzo was gone. He pulled out his second phone and dialed Maxwell's number.He picked it up after the second ring. "Hello, boss.""I just saw Vincenzo and Douglas' men around the mall. Find out what's happening.""Yes, boss. I will get back to you as fast as I can," He assured before the line went off.He picked the two masks he had selected earlier. "Can you get me two dozen of these each?"The wom
Brad flagged down a taxi and entered. On the way home, he couldn't stop thinking about Sophia. He eventually concluded that there would be a better time to ask her.When he got home, Maria was waiting at the door with a smile on her face."Welcome, boss," she muttered. "I made beef lasagna. Will you take a shower before or after eating?"Brad smiled softly. "Go to bed, Maria. I will handle the rest. Thank you."Maria shook her head briefly. "I'm supposed to sleep when you are fully settled," she protested softly."It's ok, Maria. I got this. So, you can go to bed," he assured.Maria bowed slightly and walked inside.Brad settled to eat before he went in for a quick bath. His phone rang suddenly. It was Ava."Hello, boss.""How are you doing, Ava?""Fine boss. I wasn't able to see you earlier today. I didn't know yesterday was your birthday but I got you a gift."Brad smiled. "Thank you, Ava. I had to leave school earlier because my friends and I wanted to go to the mall.""Oh, alri
Brad walked out of the company before the security guards would come. He actually commended them for wanting to be swift with work, but they were being unfair.Anyway, Brad didn't have to think of it.He dialed Ava's phone immediately. The phone rang twice, but she didn't pick it up.Brad gave up instantly. Maybe she was having a lecture.Just as Brad entered the car, his phone rang. It was Ava. He picked it up."Hello, boss. I'm so sorry. There's an ongoing class," She explained.Brad nodded once. " I suspected that, though. Anyways, I just wanted to tell you that I have just been fired.""Fire? Absolutely not!" Ava laughed. "Where are you now, though?""At the garage.""OK, just give me a few minutes, boss. Someone will be there for you. I'm really sorry for the inconvenience, boss.""No problem, Ava. I totally understand," he finished up and hung up.It didn't take up to ten minutes when a man showed up in the garage. The man was tall and built. Even though he seemed to be in his t
Angelina couldn't talk."Felix, what's this small boy you can't handle?" The second man muttered angrily and advanced closer.Brad waited for him to launch his attack. He however watched him quietly and judged the kind of attack he was going to make by his composure.When he finally launched a punch, Brad caught it midway like it was nothing and gave him an uppercut.The man staggered back. What!"Fun is over. I think you two should get to work. You will be the one to arrange the files. How come you even have so many files and documents on the floor?"No answer."Or should we continue?" Brad raised a frightened brow and waited.The men rushed to pick up the files in pain. The other guy was pushed aside in the process.Brad looked at the guy. "I think you should stop arranging it. What department are you by the way?"The guy looked up at Brad. "My name is Jude, I'm one of the office attendants. I resumed two days ago."Brad was shocked. He turned to look at Angelina whose back was alre
Brad got home and went for a quick shower. He got dressed in a blue jeans trouser and a white hoodie.When he stepped out, Maria was waiting for him."Do you want me to make something for you?"Brad shook his head briefly. "It's ok. You don't even need to wait for me. You can go to bed.""Alright boss," Maria responded, bowed, and walked away.It was a few minutes to five when Brad pulled out into the street.His phone beeped suddenly, just as he was about to ring Sophia. It was Sophia's home address.His phone rang suddenly. At first, he thought it was Sophia. Perhaps she wanted to confirm if she got the message or not.But when he glanced at the screen, he saw that it was Maxwell."Hello Maxwell. Have you seen Ryan?"There was a hesitation. "Not yet. Ryan is currently nowhere to be but my men are at every corner of the city. We will soon get in touch with him," he assured. "Meanwhile, that was not the reason why I called.""Is everything alright?""Yes actually. It's just that Willi
Brad stepped forward. "Why are you accosting the young girl?"Sophia shook her head briefly and Brad saw a flicker of fear in her eyes. "Leave! Don't meddle in this!" She warned.Her voice was cold but Brad chose to ignore it."I won't leave. We came here together. If you are leaving, then we will leave together," he said stubbornly.The man laughed. "Young boy, why don't you just listen to her and leave? You will do yourself a lot by doing that. Besides, this is not a matter you can meddle in."Brad scoffed. "Did I just hear the buzzing of the bee?"Sophia's eyes widened with shock but she couldn't talk."I came with Sophia and she's leaving with me," Brad said firmly.The man's gaze searched around for a moment. "Who is Sophia?" He feigned a shock. "Wait a moment, is that you, beauty?" He laughed. "You didn't tell me you changed name.""I didn't change my name, Ned. Sophia is my other name. Besides, it is me you want. So, let Brad go.""I'm not going anywhere Sophia, not without you
"Brad stopped suddenly when he realized that Ned wasn't moving.The crowds have gathered now but no one made a move to rescue Ned. Well, they were around too when Ned's men were harassing Sophia. It was as if they were scared of Ned.He knew he shouldn't have gone to that extent but he couldn't help it. How dare he insult Sophia in such a way. In fact, he deserved to die but Brad wasn't going to kill him, not yet.He got off him and moved to the car. At first, when he didn't hear any sound from the car, fear gripped him and he thought Sophia left.He released a sigh of relief when he opened the door and saw Sophia.Sophia's head was bowed and she was still clutching the ruined clothes to herself.Brad started the ignition and drove out of the place while keeping his eyes out for any boutique around.He spotted one and pulled to a stop. He glanced at Sophia and realized that she was still in the same position that she was a few minutes ago. He wondered what was going through her mind.
Brad waited outside while Sophia changed her clothes in the car.Sophia knocked slightly and Brad got inside the driver's side. "That's comfy enough, right?"Sophia nodded once. "Thank you. Are you not changing? You are soaked as well.""I'm not as soaked as you are. So, I will be fine. Do you feel better now?"Sophia nodded once and released a sigh. "Thank you but I think you shouldn't have meddled with Ned.""Well, I'm not afraid of them.""You should. They are all wicked men."Brad regarded Sophia. "The man mentioned Vincenzo. You also tensed when you saw him at the mall. That aside, you do check your expression whenever you hear his name. What could have happened between you two?"Sophia looked at him. "You know Vincenzo?"Brad smiled. "Who wouldn't? The majority of people know him as Douglas hand man."Sophia regarded him for a long time. "You said you wouldn't judge me with my past but you are making inquiries about them," she attacked.Brad released a sigh. "I'm sorry if that