Vincent sat in his plush leather chair, staring out the window of his corner office. It's been five extra months since he put the case of Ferdinand and José in the hands of Jared and a lot has been going through his mind lately."Why?" he muttered.He got up and went to his window, gazing out at the busy street below and getting deeply drowned in his thoughts.Vincent was suddenly interrupted by a loud banging on his door.Startled, he turned around and found himself going to attend to it himself.Before Vincent could even reach the handle, the door flew open and a dishevelled-looking Jared stormed into the office.His clothes were wrinkled and stained with blood. His body didn't get any better as he looked as though he just received a thorough beating.Jared's face was covered in bruises and his lips were stained with blood.Seeing him in that condition, Vincent guessed it right that his entrance had caused quite a stir-up in the company.Two security guards rushed in after the man
"Oh no! Whatever shall I do?!" Vincent said, raising his hands and wiggling his fingers as if mocking Jared.Jared was taken aback by this behaviour but didn't take it to heart. With no remorse attached, Jared pulled the trigger.All that came out of it was a clicking sound but no bullet at all. Jared opened the gun and it was empty."Surprised. Right? I made sure those men that beat you up secretly emptied your gun. You didn't think I would let you come here with a loaded gun did you?" Vincent watched as Jared flung the gun aside and attempted to run.As soon as Jared got to the door and opened it, he bumped into one of the huge security guards and fell back on his butt.The security guard ls picked Jared up and had his hands locked in theirs. Jared struggled to free himself but failed."What do you want us to do with him boss?" one of the security guards asked Vincent.Vincent wrote something down on a piece of paper and handed it to one of the security guards."Tie him up and fling
Vincent drove up to the police station, glad that he finally got news of Ferdinand's location and sure that it was finally over for him.Vincent shut his car door and approached the police station but the police officers were walking out of it on their own with the press trailing after them.That scene took Vincent by surprise and he was about to ask them what happened but then got confronted by the journalists who kept shoving their microphones and cellphones at his face."What is the meaning of this?!" Vincent questioned, clearly annoyed with the crowding."Sir! How does it feel to be guilty of the murder of two men when you've been after two escaped convicts?!" one of the journalists asked, taking Vincent by surprise."Is your wife innocent or was she your accomplice?! Sir! We need answers!" another cut in."Murder? I did not kill anyone!" Vincent yelled, confused."But sir! We got the news that you single-handedly killed Mr Jared Xavier and Mr Johnson who is the detective chief in
"How did you even get in here?" Vincent stared angrily at Ferdinand.Ferdinand scoffed, "Does it even matter? I just came here to relish the moment of you being put in the same place you've been trying so hard to place me.""You had something to do with this didn't you?" Vincent said to Ferdinand.Ferdinand laughed, "I had more than just 'something to do with this', Vincent.He leaned forward and whispered, "I am responsible for the death of Jared."Vincent immediately reached between the bars to grab hold of Ferdinand but Ferdinand dodged and grabbed hold of Vincent's arm.He smirked at Vincent cunningly and then hit Vincent's arm hard against the bar before letting go.Vincent shouted in pain and withdrew his arm, groaning as he held it close to his body."Fuck! You will pay for this, you bastard!" Vincent exclaimed."I will get my lawyers on this case and as soon as I am out, I am coming for you!" he added."Bla Bla Bla. All that is nothing but empty threats. First of all, what mak
"How did you... What are you doing here?" Tasha struggled to find her words while she watched Ferdinand tower over her.She held her baby close to her chest and looked pleadingly at Ferdinand as if begging him to leave.Ferdinand enjoyed her reaction and smirked, "I came here to see Mrs Veronica. And that bastard Mr Devine as well. I think it's a life for a life on that man's part. So, where is he?" Ferdinand replied, switching to a frown."They are not here," Tasha answered briefly but her heart was beating fast, noticing the gun in the hands of the other man.Ferdinand traced Tasha's gaze to the gun and then turned to Tasha, "We won't be killing anyone but that depends on how cooperative you can be."Ferdinand shoved his way passed Tasha and her baby and made his way to the living room while Kyle blocked the door so Tasha couldn't leave.Kyle signalled Tasha with his eyes to go in and she did exactly that, fearing the consequences of disobedience.Tasha entered the living room only t
Six days passed and Vincent remained in the prison unfed, unkept, and worked to the bone. His situation made other prisoners pity him and sometimes even tried to share food with him but no police officer allowed it. This was how Vincent was to suffer until Ferdinand decides on which day to kill him.Loud footsteps echoed down the footpath between cells. The officer stopped in front of Vincent's cell and turned to it.Vincent was lying like a half-dead man and found it difficult to even open his eyes.The officer snickered as he watched the horrible sight. He had no empathy nor sympathy towards Vincent as he spoke, "Be prepared. Tomorrow is the day you die."Vincent's cellmates looked at his body on the floor with pity in their eyes but didn't day to go near him. At least, not in front of the police.The officer wanted to say hurtful words to Vincent but couldn't find any that would make things worse as it appeared that nothing could be worse than what Vincent was already facing.He tu
"He what?!" Ferdinand's voice echoed throughout the police station. An officer just informed him of Vincent's escape."How the fuck did that happen?! How could a weak measly thing like Vincent escape this place on his own?!" Ferdinand yelled at the top of his voice, ready to grab whatever neck was close to him and squeeze the life out of it."Sir, he didn't escape on his own. We found out from some criminals after two hours of torture and interrogation that a masked man in a black tuxedo came to take him. The same man killed five officers." an officer explained to Ferdinand while trembling."Sir, we didn't mean to let this happen. We could have stopped the person if we knew who he was." the same officer begged with his head lowered in front of Ferdinand and hoping that Ferdinand wouldn't take a physical swing at him."How can a man! A single man with no help whatsoever! Easy kill five police officers?! How weak are you, people?! Are you all equally fools?!" Other officers shrank into
Vincent's face flushed with fury as his brows furrowed deeply. His eyes were ablaze with an intense, fiery glare, which seemed to pierce through anyone daring to cross his path. Vincent couldn't believe his ears. This has got to be some kind of a prank but why didn't Carlos deny Alex's words if it were?The words echoed inside Vincent's head repeatedly 'Ferdinand married your wife.'Vincent's jaw clenched tightly, causing the muscles to strain visibly, as he struggled to contain the boiling rage within. His fists balled up, knuckles turning white, itching to unleash their pent-up wrath upon something or someone. The veins on his temple pulsated in sync with the thumping heartbeat, a physical manifestation of his growing agitation. His nostrils flared with each heated breath, sending out a sense of impending danger that hung heavy in the air.Carlos didn't know if he should step away or make an attempt in calming Vincent down.Vincent turned his gaze to Alex one more time as his voi
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