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
Ronald's eyes widened with shock. "What! But how is that possible? Even Cara knows how much I visit this place. How could he get your ticket but not me?" He protested annoyingly.The manager ignored him and turned to Cara. "What did I tell you about being like this?""But sir, Mr. Ronald is our VIP customer. I didn't expect him to have your ticket," she uttered.The manager scoffed. "That's why you couldn't check before embarrassing our Vvip customer? You are fired?" He announced angrily.Everyone gasped. The workers were most scared. They have never seen the manager so angry. He has always been very nice, just reprimanding and not firing.Cara was too shocked to even say a word.The manager didn't even give her the chance to, and he turned to Brad. "I will take you. Please, follow me," he said with a smile.Everyone was shocked at how fast the manager could switch his expression which showed how important Brad was."I've been waiting for you to come back," Max said suddenly as they e
Five waitresses were lined to their right while five waiters were lined to their left.They were dumbfounded.Max walked in their midst, with a big Chinese dish in his hand. He stopped in front of Brad and stretched out the dish. He opened it and Brad stared down at the black card.Brad smiled, impressed before he took the card."This is our new VIP customer. You have to treat him with all respect," he announced to the workers.The workers looked up slightly to be able to see Brad, then they bowed immediately."Yes sir!" They chorused."Then you are dismissed!" Max ordered.The workers turned and walked away.Max turned to Brad and bowed slightly. "We will be expecting you here soon," he said with a smile.Brad reciprocated it. "Thank you!"They both walked out of the restaurant.Ava laughed. "This is so funny! I can't believe Max could be so dramatic. Though, I don't blame him. He obviously saw what was wat past him. Seeing the president of P-Bold, especially at this time when no one
"Did anyone tell you I killed him?" Tony yelled in anger."Don't get me upset, Tony. Don't tell yell at me!" Brad snapped.Tony went shut for a few seconds. "I have no hand in my father's death! You can't possibly believe I killed him!"Brad continued to watch him.Tony released a sigh and rubbed his face in agitation. "This is not fair. I came to my family after so long and what you can do is push me away?"Brad held his gaze. "Where is your girlfriend, Tony? You have been trying to avoid the conversation.""I thought they told you everything.""I want to hear everything, again, from you. Why are you back when you clearly showed you had no intention of doing so? There must be a reason and I want that reason!" He stressed in a deep voice."Or do you work with Fernandez now? Are you here to see who the new president is?" Ava accused."Fuck! No!" He yelled. "I'm nothing like my father!"Everyone went quiet.Tony looked at Maxwell, suddenly realizing his mistake. "I_," he started suddenl