Vincent was standing with his mother and father while listening to them chat away with another guest as the party begins slowly coming to an end.He yawns and then diverts his gaze from them only to make eye contact with a face he would have never expected to see again."Isn't that..." Vincent said and left his parents to where he saw the person."Excuse me..." Vincent said to her. Her back was turned against him and she tried not to catch his attention.At first, she pretended not to know it was her but after Vincent touched her shoulder, she had to turn and let him see her face."Tasha," Vincent said, on seeing her face."Yeah... It's me." Tasha said, dismissive of herself."I... It's nice to meet you, Tasha. It's been a while." Vincent said, giving a nervous smile."Yeah. You're a big shot now." Tasha said, feeling awkward."There's something I need to ask you," Vincent said."Go ahead." Tasha urged."About back then in college. Why did you hate me? I mean, you once confessed to me
After all the guests and Tasha leaves, Vincent meets Mr Devine who was discussing something with Vincent's mother, Veronica."How did you enjoy the party? Oh, my apologies for the side inconvenience. I didn't see them coming. At least not with your new-found status." Mr Devine said to Vincent."To tell you the truth, I wasn't comfortable at all Devine. I felt out of it. Like, I didn't belong here." Veronica said."Don't say that dear. I'm sure you'll get used to it too just like I did." Mr Devine replied to her."Dad, I have a request to make," Vincent said, capturing Mr Devine's intent attention."And what might that be?" Mr Devine asked."I want to work at the same company as Dominic. I want to become his boss." Vincent stated."Why? You have a hidden agenda behind it, don't you?" Mr Devine said."I want to teach him a lesson for putting me through hell while we were in college. He even insulted me and my mother. I can't let him just live freely without facing any consequences." Vin
Ferdinand didn't expect things to move so fast. Vincent was only the found heir last night. How come he became CEO of Mr Devine's top company the next morning?"What?!" Ferdinand exclaimed without thought."Sir, do you think this is right? He... You just found him yesterday and suddenly today he is the CEO?" Ferdinand questioned."Yes. He is my son and he has potential. A boy who graduated with honours." Mr Devine proudly said."Sir, if that's the case then most of us here are supposed to be CEOs because most of us working under you graduated with honours. How can you just give him the position after still knowing that anyone who wants to work here has to become an intern first?!" Ferdinand complained, the tone in his voice suddenly going higher and higher."Ferdinand! I am the boss here. I own everything you see around you. Don't make me take any irrational decision against you. I can make whoever whatever." Mr Devine replied, authority present in his voice."Oh? Do you mean like mak
After his father and Ferdinand left, Vincent decided it was time to have a little chit-chat with Dominic. Vincent came out of his office and easily finds Dominic who was typing away on his laptop.Vincent approached Dominic and Dominic only notices Vincent after Vincent takes a seat next to him.Dominic's mind went blank on seeing Vincent and he had no idea what to do as his fingers fidgeted above the keys of the keyboard."What's wrong? Out of ideas to type? Or is something making you feel uneasy?" Vincent asked Dominic and smirked, "It's fear and guilt, isn't it? The suspense is to die for. It's crazy not knowing what happens next and when or even where." Vincent added."Vincent...""Relax," Vincent said, cutting off Dominic's words before he could even start."I just want us to go down memory lane. That's all. Now keep your eyes forward and don't draw attention to yourself unless you need your dose of public humiliation today." Vincent warned.Dominic stared at his laptop and plac
Ferdinand arrived home by midnight on the same day that he left work to go to the bar.He closed the door and was about to go to his bedroom but his father's voice stopped him from within the darkness of the mansion. All the lights were turned off and Ferdinand didn't notice his father at first."Where have you been all day? I got a call that you left the company as soon as you arrived in it." Mr Khalid said to Ferdinand.Ferdinand turned around and saw his father seated on the couch and watching him."What do you want old man?" Ferdinand asked."I asked you a question." Mr Khalid said."Where I was is none of your business. I'm an adult and such questions are below me." Ferdinand retorted."Come here. We need to talk." Mr Khalid said."I don't have time for this, Father. I'm tired and in a bad mood. Most of all, I need to go to sleep. We will talk in the morning." Ferdinand replied nonchalantly."Ferdinand!" Mr Khalid yelled, Ferdinand paused on the stairs."You lost your control ove
"Hey! Where is my tea?!" Vincent tells into his phone."Almost done sir. I'll be right back with it as soon as possible." Dominic replied quickly from the other end of the call."It better be." Vincent retorted and ended the call.A few minutes later, Dominic rushes in with the tea that Vincent asked for. He places the tea on Vincent's desk and apologizes for returning late."The usual person who makes it wasn't around and I had to go further down for tea sir," Dominic explained all while Vincent drank from the cup.Vincent spat the tea out to the side and grimaced, "what is this?" Vincent asked."It's tea, sir," Dominic answered, clueless of what Vincent was implying."This is not tea. It is trash. So I send you to get me tea and you go ahead to waste my money on the worst thing possible." Vincent retorted."Sir..." Before Dominic could finish his words, Vincent emptied the cup on his pure white shirt."Take that filthy cup away from me and clean the floor up," Vincent ordered."Yes
Melanie raised a brow at Dominic while he puts Vincent's dirty clothes into a basket he just bought with his money.Melanie smile and then laughed. Hearing her laugh, Dominic gave her side eyes and then fully looked at her, "what is so funny?" he asked her, still feeling pissed from what happened earlier between him and Vincent.Why the hell did Melanie have to be here and hear all that Vincent said about him and his parents living off Mr Devine Victor?Why was she still standing here? Was she waiting for his return to Vincent's office so she could insult him before leaving victorious? If that's the case then there was no way he would let her win."Why, you of course. I can't believe that you broke up with me only to end up working for my ex-boyfriend. Something people don't see every day." Melanie said and laughed even more."Says the bitch who only dated him while he was poor and didn't get a cent after he became rich. You must be very sad right now knowing you won't be able to leec
"Vincent how could you be cheating on me right now?! You told me you were on a job hunt but you seem well of right now don't you?!" the woman screamed, getting the attention of other customers in the restaurant.Two men came to take her away but before they could get any closer to the lady, Vincent signalled them to stop."Idiot. You'll only make things worse by leaving her to talk. Thankfully, that's what I'm counting on." Melanie thought to herself as she peeked from above the menus in her hand."Ma'am, won't you place an order?" a waiter with a small notebook and pen asked Melanie."Just give me a little more time. It's my first time here and I want to have the best first impression." Melanie replied."Oh! Pardon my ignorance. Take your time ma'am." the waiter said and left while Melanie smiled back at him. She turned her focus back to Vincent and Tasha's table."Sorry but who are you?" Vincent asked, confused that maybe she mistook him for someone else."Oh?! Oh, so that is how it
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