Vincent burst out laughing when he heard Tasha's question and Tasha's jaw dropped as she looked at him wide-eyed."I can't believe you are laughing right now. This is not funny!" Tasha yelled at him."Of course, it's not funny but I can't help it. Babe, you know you are the only one for me. I only love you and no one else. Okay? Kate is no competition." Vincent assured Tasha but Tasha didn't seem convinced by his words."I don't believe that. She wants you and she made that mark in front of me to show me that she has her eyes on you. You had to see the way she was looking at you so lustful. I felt like smacking that pretty face of hers!" Tasha said, angrily and with seriousness."Don't do that. I'm telling you with my mouth right now. Kate isn't planning anything. And if she is, then she should get ready to fail because I am stuck with you. Don't work yourself up. It's not good at all." Vincent replied to Tasha."Fine but I don't want you going anywhere she is going. If you're going o
The next day, Tasha went to Vincent's company and asked around for him. She was prevented by a secretary from entering Vincent's office."I'm sorry ma'am but I'll have to check his schedule. do you have an appointment with Mr Vincent Victor?" the secretary asked Tasha."No, I do not. I just decided to come to see him today and it is very important." Tasha replied."I'm sorry ma'am but that will not be possible for today. You will have to book an appointment with him and come some other day. I'm sorry but here, that's the way things work." the secretary explained to Tasha."I'm his girlfriend. I just came here looking for him because...""Let her in." Kate's voice sounded from a little distance."But ma'am, Mr Vincent said not to let any client in that does not have an appointment with him. I can't risk letting her in just like that. it's the one job I have." the secretary replied to Kate."You talk too much. I said you should let her in, didn't I?" Kate said, coming closer and reachin
Tasha wanted to stop a taxi and just leave that place. Right now she was very angry and upset. Did Vincent not love her enough to put her words into consideration at least? Did he have to entertain Kate like that even after she said last night that she didn't want him anywhere near Kate? Was she even worth anything to Vincent or was she just being used as an arm candy?Tasha waved for a taxi but her hand was taken down by some. She turned around to see that the person who held her hand was Kate and she dragged her hand away from Kate's grip on her."Hands off shameless good for nothing!" Tasha insulted Kate in her anger.Kate laughed at Tasha when she saw the tears in Tasha's eyes."I haven't even started and you are crying? For a moment there I thought I had competition but this? This is just pathetic." Kate commented and looked at Tasha from head to toe while grimacing.Tasha clenched her fists and tried to calm herself down. She had the urge to slap and beat Kate up but when she
"Kate. I don't understand what is going on. You said you were in danger and now this? What is your problem?!" Vincent scolded."I'm sorry but I didn't know any other way to get you alone without any form of interruption so I set this up and lied," Kate confessed."Why? What could be so important that you would make me run from work to this place?" Vincent asked in annoyance."You see? You went that far just because you thought I was in danger. Admit it, Vincent. I know you feel the same way about me." Kate said."There is nothing to admit except that you are crazy," Vincent told Kate with a frown on his face. What she did and the like she told set his mood to a terrible one and he hated the sight of her right that moment, especially the way she was dressed."I wanted to confess my feelings for you. Ever since the first day I met you, I couldn't get my mind off you. I loved you during the first, second, third and forever after times we met, Vincent. I love you from the deepest depths o
After Vincent wakes up, he finds himself in bed in the same hotel he came looking for Kate in.Kate had the guts to still be there when Vincent woke like it meant nothing either way. Vincent turned to the other side of the bed and saw that Kate was still there. He felt a bit odd and looked down on himself only to find out that he was completely naked on the bed with Kate."Kate what have you done?!" Vincent yelled at her and quickly found his clothes."You refused to do it quietly so I decided to give you a little push, that's all," Kate replied and smiled when her eyes caught the lower half of Vincent's body.Vincent quickly put on his boxer and trousers and Kate laughed, "You've got it big down there despite being a complete idiot." Kate said to Vincent."Shut up! What did you do with me?! Why was I naked?!" Vincent questioned Kate and picked up his shirt and suit."Just a little fun. I'm not pregnant if that's what you're worried about. And we didn't have sex either. I just needed
In an uncompleted building, men were drinking and laughing and some of them were smoking. Ferdinand stepped into the building and looked around. He found the person he was looking for sitting silently and apart from the other men."Don't you think you've gone a tad bit too far?" Ferdinand asked.The swivel chair spun and stopped to face Ferdinand.It was his little brother, the last born of the Idris family, José.José looked straight into the eyes of his big brother, "no." he replied and spun the chair back to ignore Ferdinand.Ferdinand got angry and went closer to José. He spun the chair to face himself and he frowned angrily at his little brother."I don't remember permitting you to step in José. Just because Kate got her chance doesn't mean you're getting yours." Ferdinand stated firmly."I don't ever remember asking for permission from you at any point in my life brother. And you know me. As long as you both do something, I will never be the one falling behind. The inheritance
At the hospital, the doctors came out to meet Vincent and Tasha's father. The one who looked after Tasha's mom spoke first."Your wife fainted due to a heart attack. Thankfully she's alright now and awake but she still needs some time to rest. Please keep her away from anything that will stress her out." the doctor advised."Thank you doctor but what about my daughter?" Tasha's father asked.The doctor nodded toward the other doctor and then left. "Hello, I'm the one who treated your daughter, sir." the second doctor said to Tasha's father."How is she?" Vincent asked."Not that good. She is still unconscious but alive and receiving treatment. She will be dismissed from the hospital by next week." the doctor replied."Can I see her? Just for a little while." Tasha's father asked."Of course sir." the doctor replied. He let Vincent and Tasha's father in and Tasha's father tried his best not to cry when he saw the state of his daughter's body under the lights of the room.Vincent's hear
Mr Devine Victor parked his car in an open space of land where the was no one else but himself and Vincent now.He got out of his car and so did Vincent who seemed too impatient and demanding for answers."Well? Now that it's just the both of us in this place, start talking." Vincent told his father.Mr Devine sighed and sat down on the closed booth of his car. He gestured for Vincent to sit next to him but Vincent refused."Please." Mr Devine said.Vincent hesitated but sat next to his father as he tried to calm himself down from the mess happening in his brain."All that happened is because of me. It's because of my past with the Idris family. I've been the problem right from the day I stole from them and ran away." Mr Devine said to Vincent."You stole from them?" Vincent asked, not expecting that to be the first thing he would hear from his father."Yes. Just listen to me and I will tell you how it all started and got to this very moment." Mr Devine said and Vincent paid keen atte
Time seemed to pass slowly as they waited, each minute feeling like an eternity. Vincent's mind was flooded with memories of his time with Chloe, all the moments they had shared and the bond they had formed. He couldn't imagine a world without her.Finally, after what felt like hours, the doors to the emergency room swung open, and a doctor stepped out, still in his scrubs. Vincent stood up, his heart pounding in his chest."How is she? Is she going to be okay?" Vincent asked, his voice filled with desperation.The doctor's face softened as he looked at Vincent. "She's stable now," he said, his tone reassuring. "The bullet narrowly missed any vital organs. She's going to need surgery to remove it, but she's strong, and we expect her to make a full recovery."Relief washed over Vincent, the weight lifting off his shoulders. He thanked the doctor profusely, gratitude filling his eyes. They were given permission to see Chloe, but only one person at a time, due to limited visiting hours.
With that, Vincent and Carlos laid out the plan, assigning each person a specific role to play. They spent hours going over every detail, making sure to account for any possible scenario.With everyone ready and committed, they began to execute the plan to bring down Mr. X. It was dangerous, and they knew they could be risking their lives, but they were determined to see justice served.Days turned into weeks as they worked tirelessly to gather information and plan their attack. And finally, the day came when they made their first move.As they landed at the airport, Vincent could feel the adrenaline coursing through his veins. This was it. It was time to face his demons.They made their way to the hotel where they had arranged to meet with Mr. X. Carlos had already set up the meeting, and they had a few hours to prepare themselves.Vincent took the time to meditate and clear his mind. He went over every detail of the plan in his head, making sure that he had covered all the bases.As
Vincent stepped out of his bedroom with Carlos. He could see everyone else was in a waiting position in the living room.When they saw him, they stood up straight, physically loosening up but Vincent knew that they were very tensed up on the inside."It became OUR fight since we all became a family. So if what you're about to say is that you're going to do this alone, that ain't gonna happen." Chloe said before Vincent could breathe a word out."I wasn't going to say that," Vincent told her."Oh." Chloe stepped back, "That's good then.""So, what are we going to do, Dad?" Eli asked Vincent.Vincent looked through his family consisting of his ex-wife Tasha, his wife Chloe, his daughter Lily, and his two sons Samuel and Eli."I will be appointing you roles to play in taking down Mr. X based on each of your strengths," Vincent said."Mr Carlos here has given us an opportunity. He is the highest shareholder in Mr X's companies and his plan is to go from eighty to a hundred per cent. We wi
Frustrated and seething with anger, Mr. X clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white. It was inconceivable that his target had slipped through his fingers, escaping to an unknown destination by taking a flight. "How could this have happened?!" Mr X shouted, furious.He had meticulously planned every step, leaving no room for error. And yet, his meticulously laid-out trap had been shattered in an instant.Mr X's mind raced, desperately trying to piece together where his quarry could be headed. His heart pounded with rage, his blood boiling at the thought of his carefully concocted plans falling apart. He had invested precious time and resources to ensure that the person who had caused him so much misery would no longer haunt his days, only to watch them vanish into thin air once again.He paced, his footsteps echoing. Anger twisted his features, causing his clenched jaw to tremble with rage. He couldn't shake the image of his adversary slipping away.The feeling of
Chloe and the others managed to get Vincent to the hospital in time. He underwent emergency surgery and fortunately, the doctors were able to save his life.Chloe stayed by Vincent's side the whole time after the surgery, praying for his recovery. When he eventually woke up, she couldn't contain her happiness and tears streamed down her face."I thought I'd lost you," Chloe said, holding Vincent's hand tightly.Vincent smiled weakly and replied, "I'm not going anywhere."Chloe smiled and hugged him, grateful for his safety and their love for each other. That was a narrow escape from death and it scared the hell out of everyone."Where is everyone else?" Vincent asked, slightly scared that something bad might have happened to someone else as well."They are all okay. I will get them here." Chloe said as she gently slid her hand away from Vincent's hand and placed a gentle kiss on his forehead.Chloe left the room and when she returned, Tasha, Lily, Samuel, and Eli walked in after her.
The meeting took place on the outskirts of town in the same warehouse where Eli, Tasha, Lily, and Samuel were being held."I'm sure you're wondering why I wanted to meet with you," Mr. X said, his voice smooth as silk but his eyes sharp and deceiving."I can't imagine it's for a pleasant conversation," Vincent replied, his eyes fixed on Mr. X as if insulting his brain."You're right," Mr. X said, a smirk crossing his face. "I want to make you pay for what you've done to me. You've cost me everything, and now it's time for me to get my revenge."Vincent knew that he was in trouble. He could see the anger and hatred in Mr. X's eyes, and he knew that he needed to get out of there as soon as possible but he couldn't do so without those being held there by Mr X.Mr. X approached him, a knife glinting in his hand. "You should have known better than to cross me," he hissed.Vincent could feel his heart pounding in his chest as Mr X brought the knife down. But before it could make contact, Mr
"Eli! Come on man! Slow down!" Samuel shouted.Eli stopped walking when he was sure that he was far enough from Vincent and Samuel stopped to catch his breath beside Eli."Why did you follow me?" Eli asked Samuel."We are best friends. That's the dumbest question I've ever heard." Vincent replied."Not in this case, Samuel. I want to be alone." Eli stated firmly."Then we can be alone together." Samuel placed his hand on Eli's shoulder but Eli shrugged it off and turned his head to Samuel."I don't get it, Samuel. Don't you have any brain? Are you stupid or something? I fucking ruined your life by taking the place that was meant to be yours and yet you're following me to make sure I'm alright?! Why?! Are you not capable of hate? You think you're so perfect don't you?!" Eli shouted angrily."I don't hate you, Eli. You were just a kid. And I don't think I'm perfect. I've made mistakes too. I just want to help you because you're my friend." Samuel said calmly.Eli sighed and wiped his te
After calling the police on Mr. X and he got arrested, Vincent, Chloe, Samuel, Eli, and Lily, believed that it was a great win for them.They all needed someplace to stay for the night and no longer caring about what her mother thought or might do, Lily volunteered her home."Are you sure it's fine if we stay here for the night?" Vincent asked Lily, "We didn't exactly speak to your mother about it." he added."She never cared about me so why should I care what she thinks of my choices? She spent all her life searching for her missing son and neglecting me." Lily replied, "She never once called me since I left. probably never noticed in the first place."Vincent stayed quiet and allowed Lily to lead the rest of them into the house.Vincent's phone started to ring and his wife, Chloe, wanted to stay back and know what the phone call was all about."Who is it?" Chloe asked."Someone from work," Vincent answered and picked up the call. He rushed outside the house while speaking, "Hello?"
"Vincent, what was that all about?" Chloe asked after following Vincent to their bedroom.Vincent paced left and right in the bedroom, thinking of what to do now."We can't let them go through with whatever they are planning to do," Vincent said."Go through with what? Can you stop and explain what's going on to me? Vincent please!" Chloe demanded."I heard you mentioned Mr. X. What's going on?!" Chloe asked again.Vincent looked at Chloe with eyes filled with sadness, "It's Samuel. Eli's best friend.""What about him?" Chloe asked."I think... He might just be my son and Eli isn't." Vincent replied."What?! How come? If Eli isn't our son then who are his real parents? How did all this happen?" Chloe panicked."That's something I'm yet to figure out. I know that Kate left her child with me and there was certainly no interval where anyone must have switched Eli. Could it be that the baby at that time wasn't Kate's? She just pretended to have abandoned her child?" Vincent thought deeper