Tasha's heart skipped a beat when she heard knocks on her bedroom door and she placed her hand on her chest while trying to return to her regular breathing.She opened her mouth wide and let out a loud yawn before rubbing against her eyes with the back of her palm.Lifting her head came with a painful price to pay. What else should she have expected from sleeping in such a position?"Oh, my God. Had I fallen asleep like this?" she questioned herself just before she heard the knock again."Who is it?" Tasha asked, hardly getting to open her swollen eyes properly."It's me... Vincent..." a voice came from the other side of the door. Hearing the voice of her husband brought back flashes of what had happened just yesterday. Kate arrives with a baby and herself finding out she was pregnant with a baby that did not belong to Vincent.Tasha's mood turned sour again but getting emotional in front of Vincent was the last thing she wanted at this point."Tasha, please let me in," Vincent begge
Three days later...A phone rings and gets ignored for the first annoying five times and an angry Mr X finally picks it up."What is it?!""S... Sir... I didn't mean to inconvenience you or anything but you've got to hear this." the caller replied, trembling.Mr X stayed quiet, waiting for the caller to get on with it."The child you took from your sister sir, I just found out..." the caller swallowed as sweat rolled down his forehead."Found out what?!" Mr X began to grow impatient, "Speak up!" He yelled."Vincent Victor is not the father." the caller answered."What?" Mr X shot up to his feet, "My sister admitted that he got her pregnant so how can it be that is not his baby?!" Mr X yelled through the phone."Well..." the caller hesitated."The child doesn't belong to Kate... Sir..." the caller said, "please forgive...""Shut up you damn imbecile! Shut up! What do you mean it's not hers?!""You got the wrong baby?!" Mr X shouted."Y... Yes... Sir?..." the caller answered, his heart r
Seated in his office, Vincent Victor found his mind wandering because of the current situation in his home.Kate who he had not seen for a long time, suddenly shows up with a baby in her arms.It doesn't make any sense to home but still, there's nothing his mind could associate her return to.The ringing of Vincent's phone shook him back into the real world.Vincent picked up his phone and placed it on his ear, "hello?" he said, unaware of who it was calling him."Hello?" Vincent repeated after a few seconds passed.Soon enough, the phone call pissed Vincent off. Under the assumption that it was a prank call, Vincent ended the call and ignored his phone for the rest of the day.Finally, he decided to go back to the laboratory that was handling the DNA test for him and the baby he was told, belonged to him."Come in." the doctor lifted his eyes to watch the door open and seeing Vincent almost cut off his breath. He knew what he had to do and knowing it was wrong put him in a state of f
The nanny sobbed as she explained that she was cleaning the windows and accidentally dropped a glass."Windows? Which windows? There's a wall right behind you along with shattered glass and you're telling me you were cleaning windows?!" Vincent tried his best to be calm despite having the worst day of his life."I'm sorry sir. It won't happen again." the nanny maintained her gaze on the floor as she spoke nervously.Kate, feeling the need to step in, acted guilty and embarrassed, took a deep breath and apologized to the nanny. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to yell at you. I was just stressed out about everything and not much has been going well in my life for a very long time," Kate faked sincerity."I'm sorry Vincent. I... I shattered the glass not her. I didn't mean to scare her and cause this much trouble. Please forgive me." Kate lowered her voice, pretending to be ashamed of her actions.Vincent calmed down and understood Kate's situation. "It's okay, Kate. We all have our stressful
Fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, and a feeling of tiredness. Vincent felt it all at once. What was he going to do? This contract was practically him selling his company or even just him working under whoever this Mr X person was.He moved his hands fast, searching for documents that might save him but it was all in vain. There was nothing he could find that would take him out of that situation and there wasn't a single error in the contract either."I'm fucking doomed!" Vincent shouted, throwing off everything on his desk with one swipe of his hand over it."Damn it!" Vincent looked at his wristwatch. The time of the meeting had finally arrived and Vincent was on top of the world with his anger. He was ready to confront Mr X and set everything straight even if he doubted it would work. Now thinking about it, it's no surprise as to why this Me X was pushing for the contract to be signed quickly. He must have been keeping an eye on things and waiting for the right moment to
Vincent's heart raced and his palms became sweaty. What the hell was going on? How did all this... What... "How?" Vincent questioned, unsure if he heard his secretary right."How did this happen?!" Vincent yelled at his secretary who flinched but found it difficult to move even an inch away from him."S... Sir, he is the owner of the X organisations. He is Mr X." the secretary said to Vincent. She was sure why he was reacting that way."Mr Vincent, you are causing a scene here. Do you have any idea about the status this man carries?" one of the men at the table side said."No. And so help me God, I will withhold from throwing blows just as long as that thing takes his so-called status and gets out of my company!" Vincent shouted with his finger pointed towards Mr X."Outrage! You are in no position to speak to him in that manner!" another man at the table spoke up, slamming his palm on the table to show his annoyance."And who gave you the right to speak back at me?! Do you speak of hi
"Sir, there's a call for you," Mr X's bodyguard informed him, interrupting his concentration."From who?" Mr X inquired, not looking up from his desk."I'm afraid I don't know, sir. The number isn't saved in your directory."Mr X's curiosity was piqued. He reached for the phone and waited for the other person to speak first."Mr X. I am unsure of my role here at the mansion of this Vincent guy. I heard the news of what you did and It seems that you have everything under control," Kate's voice echoed through the receiver, making Mr X sit up straight in his chair."Didn't I warn you about calling me while you're in Vincent's mansion? Do you have any idea what I will do to you if he discovers you're my spy?" Mr X's voice was menacing.Kate apologized profusely for her impertinence but pressed on, keen to know if her services were still needed and if she should continue pretending to be the real Kate with Vincent."Yes, there is still much to be done. Vincent is a crafty man, and I don't w
Kate drove along the winding road, keeping to the speed limit as she navigated the curves. The car wasn’t hers, but Vincent's which she took without permission.She figured he wouldn't need it anyway since he didn't make enough money to maintain a single car anymore.Kate glanced ahead and saw that a police car had parked diagonally, blocking the road. A small crowd had gathered, murmuring their curiosity about what was happening.As she approached the blockade, Kate heard an officer call out, “Stand back, please! This is an active investigation!” She slowed to a stop, and as the cop turned towards her, she asked politely, “Excuse me, officer, what’s going on here? I need to get through.”“You’re under arrest, Miss Kate,” the officer replied, his demeanour cold and unfeeling.“What?! Why?!” Kate couldn’t believe it. She had done nothing wrong. She hadn’t had any brushes with the law before. The officer read her the Miranda Rights, and preceded to handcuff her, before pushing her not to
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