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
What! Shock kept Brad motionless and speechless for a while.He pulled Sophia backward slightly to look her in the face. "What did you just say?""Not many people know. I got to find out too during my stay with him. That's why I can't report it to the police. All I have to do now is to avoid him. Hopefully, the bad days are over," she muttered and forced a strained smile to her lips.Brad reciprocated her smile. "Yes, exactly what we should do but well, Ned deserves what I did to him.""Goodnight," she whispered and walked away.Brad watched her till she entered the house before he turned around. He entered the car and placed a call to Maxwell.He didn't pick up, even after the second ring. So, he sent a message to him.."Where is he?" Vincenzo muttered and took a cup of wine from the table."He's in the garage," one of the men standing by the door responded. There were five of them with their head bowed."Bring him in," he ordered and turned away. "Has my father replied?""Not yet b
Brad pulled into the garage and grabbed his phone. There was still no response from Maxwell which was unlike him.He wondered what was happening if everything was alright.Maria was waiting by the door when he stepped inside."I made spaghetti Bolognese for you," Maria announced with a smile.Brad nodded once. "Thank you," he muttered and moved to the dining place. His phone beeped suddenly and he reached for it. He stopped as he read through the message.It was from Sophia. It read; Don't forget about the kissing box, Amazing fighter.Brad sighed and relaxed. He thought it was from Maxwell.His phone rang suddenly. Brad jumped up. It was Maxwell this time."Hello, Max.""Hello, Boss. I'm sorry for keeping you waiting for so long," he apologized. "But I think we have a problem.""We have a bigger problem," Brad muttered. "But go ahead because I can't wait to hear what kept you busy since.""Well, boss. Ryan is missing and I think Vincenzo got him," he revealed.Brad went into shock.
Ava pulled out of the estate when they were done eating."But I think you shouldn't meet with him.""Like I've told Maxwell, we will know who our enemy really is," Brad muttered.Ava released a sigh. "Alright, anything you say but I will say you shouldn't trust anything that comes out of his mouth. I will be with you anyway."Brad nodded once. Ava soon pulled into the school parking lot. Ava got out of the car and the males around gawked at her.She was a beauty to behold anyway. She was wearing a pink hoodie and jean trousers that showed her voluptuous shape. Even the ladies were jealous of her beauty and how she attracted attention wherever she went.Brad got out of the car and the ladies smirked while some hissed with anger.Brad and Ava walked inside the lecture room. He hesitated briefly when he saw Sophia but she was too busy speaking to one of the classmates that she didn't see him.It didn't take long when the lecturer stepped inside."Good morning everyone, I brought good ne
Ava released a sigh of relief as they stepped out of the hall. "Is this your last class?"Brad nodded once. Ava stretched happily. "I'm so happy. I'm so tired and hungry."Brad laughed and stretched out his hand. "Give me your car keys."Ava was confused but she slowly complied. "Is anything alright?"Brad took the keys and smiled. "I owe you a date, remember? I will drive you there and all the bills on me. I hope you forgive me for not inviting you to the party."Ava blushed slightly. "There's no way someone will stay angry with you for a long period."Brad laughed and turned to walk away. Someone suddenly materialised out of nowhere in front of him. It was too late and he hit the figure."Do you have eyes under your feet?" A girl said harshly.Ava felt a stab of annoyance."What did you just say?" Brad looked at Ava and slowly shook his head, a way of telling her to stay calm. He looked at the girl again. "If I have eyes under my feet, where are yours? Because we clearly hit oursel
"Please, let me have the ticket, sir."Brad stretched out the ticket to her.The waitress took it and slowly examined it. Her eyes widened with shock. "It's the Vvip ticket!"Ronald was shocked. "That's not possible! There's no way that will be the ticket. You need to confirm this very well. This boy is a fraud. He's trying to scam you!"Brad looked at Ronald. "Do you think everyone is like you?"Ronald huffed. " I sincerely don't believe this! Brad used to be a janitor. He earns not less than 4000$ after working at several places. He can't even afford a casual members card, talk more of a VIP card. The Vvip ticket is the highest that he can't obtain. You will need to verify the card very well," he suggested.The waitress looked at Brad with doubting eyes. She knew Ronald anyway and how rich he was. And it wasn't even the first he would be showing up at Outback Steakhouse. In fact, he was one of their frequent customers. So, she was sure that he wouldn't lie."I'm sorry sir but we wil