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Kevin spent most of his time in his small office, thinking of a perfect plan. And he eventually had it sorted out.He wouldn't be able to find out who the culprit really is without proceeding with plans. Whoever the person was must be difficult to get.That's why he needed to plan very well.There was a lot he had to do, but he was going to do them one at a time.His phone rang suddenly. It was Louis. He picked it up immediately. “Hello Boss. I just arrived in Penia City now,” he announced. “May I know your side so I can come over?”“Oh yes. I will ask Jake to come and get you. He will be there soon.”“Allright boss. I will be waiting.”And the line went off.Kevin walked out of the office. Jake wasn't in the living room. So, he went to check him in his room.He was inside, arranging his clothes.He looked up the moment the door opened. He dropped the clothes with him and hurried to stand in front of Kevin.“Is there anything you want me to do for you, sir?”Kevin nodded once. “Louis
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It was eight in the night when Jake pulled in front of Perry's villa.“Should I pick you up tomorrow, sir?”Kevin nodded once, even though he wasn't yet sure how tomorrow would be. But then he was sure that he would definitely be leaving home tomorrow.Besides, he still needed to meet and talk to Louis concerning his plans.He walked inside. It was late in the night. So, no one was in the living room.Kevin thought perhaps Mia was even asleep now. Well, if she was. Then, he might have to wait to talk to her the next day.The reason he was intentionally coming late was because of her family anyway.“I thought you were coming early,” a soft voice said suddenly as Kevin started towards one of the maid rooms.Kevin stopped in his tracks and turned towards where the voice came from. Mia was standing by the fridge. She opened it and pulled out a bottle of water.She took a sip and turned to look at Kevin. “I've been waiting for you.”“I had a lot to do.”Mia gathered her brows amazingly.“A
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Kevin couldn't believe it. “A bath, with you?”Or did he heat wrong?Mia hesitated briefly, as if thinking about it. “I said what I said. I don't like to be indebted to anyone, just like you.”Kevin was surprised. Indeed, she was definitely up to something. How could such a matter be something they would be dragging?”“I thought all these things were supposed to happen between two couples that are in love with each other. Why must it happen over a deal between you?”Mia frowned, bothered. “So, you won't have it with me?”Kevin released a ragged sigh. “I will resume tomorrow then if thats what you truly want.”Mia squeezed his head in concentration.She wouldn't lie, but the response hurt her.“Are you saying you will rather work than do stuff with me?”Kevin didn't know where the allegations were coming from. He merely thought that Mia was doing all she could to make sure Kevin started working at Euphoric Bio. She knew he would eventually succumb if she pressed further.Or was there mo
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Mia woke up that morning feeling indifferent. She slept late because she was busy thinking about Kevin.But she knew she had to eat with the family that morning, especially since Morris already said he was going to tell the home family what Kevin had been up to.She was already dressed before breakfast. She thought she might also drive Kevin to work. With that, she would be able to monitor Kevin's every movement.Mia looked at Morris as everyone settled down for breakfast.Morris also looked at her, as if silently reminding her what he had promised to do.“Grandmother! Mia has offered Kevin a position in the company.”Everyone turned to look at Mia, as if they couldn't believe what she had done.She expected it, though. She knew the day would come and her family would question her. She made the decision alone anyway.“What?” It was Morris' father that spoke. Even her father looked disappointed, but she wasn't even expecting much to begin with.“What will that useless husband of yours
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Kevin was impressed. He has always been impressed with Howard, but he was sure not expecting what he did.“How did you survive though? I thought you were dead.”Howard shook his head briefly. “I wasn't dead, but I thought I was as well.”Kevin laughed.Howard unbuttoned his shirt by the collar and pulled one of the arms aside to reveal a wound by his chest, just close to his heart.“Actually, I was in coma for five months. The doctor said I escaped death briefly. The bullet almost hit my heart. It was a near-death experience,” he explained.“If the gun had moved a bit, it would have penetrated his heart. And he would have died instantly,“ Irene explained.“But then I was forced to retire because of my injury.”Kevin felt sad for him. Howard had to pass through such an ordeal because of him.He stepped forward and pulled Howard into a hug.Howard was shocked for a moment. He hadn't expected it. Kevin used to be a big boss, someone he didn't dare stand in front of, talking more of huggi
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Mia was half upset and worried. Maybe she should have confronted Kevin about it and made sure he told her the truth before she let her family know.But then, she couldn't control that in some way since it was Morris that actually told her family. And she and Kevin already had a disagreement the night before.Maybe, just maybe they could discuss it at work that day.Also, she wanted to talk to Morris. She wondered why he didn't tell the whole family that he was cheating, or maybe he doesn't even have any evidence to back up his claim.She pulled into the garage, got out of the car, and went inside the company.Her secretary met her in the elevator. “Get Kevin to see me now.”Her secretary bowed and walked out of the elevator before it would close.When Mia got inside her office, she dropped her bag and awaited Kevin. She believed they would need to settle the issue before any work that morning.Though she knew that if she wanted Kevin to continue to work in Euphoric Bio, she wouldn't h
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“What?”“Does that mean there will be a party? I'm from Landary Province." Alessia asked.Kevin nodded once. “There will be. That's why I said I would move people's expectations to Landary Province. We will need these people to strike again to get them.”Louis nodded once. “That's right. Everyone that has requested to see Lord Phoenix will attend. Something will definitely happen.”Alessia nodded several times. “You are right. The Lord Phoenix is very right. We need to drive them out.”Kevin nodded once. “Exactly how it will be, but we will discuss more when I settle down in Landary Province,“ he assures them.“I have someone in Landary Province; I will let you know when I get an office space for you,” Louis assured.Kevin nodded once.“And if I see anything around in Penia City, I will let you know,” Alessia said as well.“Boss, I've prepared some dishes for you,” Cindy said suddenly.Kevin smiled. “Thank you for that. I think I have to eat now. I still have to get somewhere,” he mut
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He walked to the secretary desk. “Hi,” he called softly to gain her attention.The secretary ignored him and continued to rummage through her desk for something he had no idea of.“Excuse me?” Kevin called again.The secretary finally looked up, but the dirty stare she sent Kevin was enough to last him for a decade.“Can't you see that I'm busy? I'm looking for something!” She snapped.Kevin was taken aback. How could she be so rude? It was as if she had something against him already.“I don't mean to. I mean, I am here because your boss.“I know! Aren't you Kevin, the boss husband?”Kevin hesitated. “Then you should know why I am here.”"Yes, but you will give me some minutes to get myself sorted out. I didn't come here for you.”Kevin scoffed. He was shocked and disappointed. How could Mia's secretary be talking like this to him?Well, he wasn't really shocked anyway. Mia secretary must have seen the family abusing him. Now, it's not even a big deal to her again.“Are you going to w
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Mrs Perry stood up from her desk. She was running out of patience, but mostly, they were all running out of time. It was only a matter of time before the hundred slots for the party would be exhausted.She stepped out of her office and made her way to Mia's.She had sent her assistant to ask Mia for the update on her securing a meeting with Anthony, but the two times her assistant went, she returned with the response, ‘The CEO said she's on it, ma'am.’On it till all the invites would be exhausted? Mrs Perry wasn't the type to sit still till there was no way out again. She needed to handle the situation by herself. If Mia wasn't going to reach out to Anthony on time and have the discussion, then she'd do so by herself.As she pushed the door to Mia's office open, she began, “Mia, I don't think you know the gravity of delaying the”Her words died in her throat when she stepped in and found Mia's office empty.Mrs Perry closed the door behind her with a hiss. “Where did she go now?” Sh
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The next day, immediately after an early breakfast with his wife, Philip phoned Anthony.As he waited for Anthony to pick up the call, he wondered what step he'd take if he refused to pick up his call again.Since he's been trying to reach Anthony and all his calls went through but no one picked up, he's been trying to convince himself that Anthony was busy. Was he really? Even if his phone wasn't with him, his men would inform him. If it was placed on silent, he'd later see the missed calls because, eventually, he'd have time to go through his phone.He'd thought of calling the leader of his men, his assistant, or another of his family members, but as urgent as the matter was, he didn't want to raise the suspicions of everyone around him. If he was really going to reconcile with the enemy, his plan was to quietly talk him out of it.He decided that if he still was not able to speak to him, he'd have to go to him.He needed to speak to him and have all misunderstandings cleared up a
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“Don't worry, son. I'll speak with him."“Please, Dad, speak with him before he does something he'll regret."“How did you even hear of it? You shouldn't listen to rumors, son."That was what Philip believed Nathan had just told him. Rumors. Anthony would never reconcile with the Perry family, even in his dreams.“What rumor, dad? I didn't hear about it, I heard him say it."Philip frowned. “He told you?"“No, of course not. He was speaking with his brother, Jude. I was going to join them when I overheard him say he wants to sign some sort of contract or something."Philip was stunned. "Why will he even think of doing that? Has he forgotten?”“I don't know, dad. I don't know. Maybe he's about to turn his back on us. Perhaps, he feels that we have nothing to offer."Philip ruminated on his son's words. He nodded. “Keep an ear out. I'll speak with him.""Do it fast, Dad. He sounded like he already contacted them.”“Alright. It was smart of you to inform me. Thank you.”“It's nothing. I
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Anthony shook his head. “Mia isn't even the problem. She won't have a choice. You know how she treasures the business and her family. As long as it has to do with family, she wouldn't hesitate.”“Did you just say she wouldn't hesitate?” Jude shook his head. He made a mocking sound at the back of his throat. "I think you've forgotten the gravity of what happened between us.”"Look, Anthony. I've told you. She won't have a choice. Besides, what happened has happened. It's in the past, and most of the anger that everyone involved felt would have evaporated. Once she hears that I'm willing to get an invite for the family, she'll agree on the spot.”Jude still couldn't accept that it would be that easy. “You make it sound so easy."“It's not going to be easy, but we'll make it work. And the fact that Mia doesn't know who her husband really is is a bonus. I mean it's not like we also know who he is, but she's his wife, she should know. But she doesn't know anything. And that makes it even m
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Jude watched his brother above the top of his beer can. They had both decided to watch a game. It was one of their rare bonding moments without any interfering family members.Anthony used to cherish these times, but since they both sat down to begin the game that day, Anthony had not once actually watched the game.Well, Jude could see his gaze fixed on the TV. An unobservant passerby would believe that he was watching the game. But Jude could tell that he wasn't. He was simply staring at the screen.“What’s going on in that head of yours, brother?"No response.Jude smirked. Of course, there wouldn't be a response. Anthony was far away from where his body was.Jude briefly wondered what could have occupied his brother's mind so much that even the game couldn't take his mind off it.Could it be about work? Or perhaps it was a woman. Though, the latter was highly unlikely as Anthony was not the type to get all strung up over a woman. At least, Jude didn't know him to be one. Maybe his
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Silence descended, and Mia finally looked up to see their reactions. They all just stared at her, seeming to process her words.Suddenly, hisses filled the air while some scoffed as everyone turned away from her.“Kevin! Are you kidding me?" Someone said to another.“Perhaps he'd steal it. He might be very good at infiltrating highly guarded offices.”"Trust me, he's not only a pauper but a dumb one. He'd get caught in one sweep," Morris said, “the worst part is that he'll mention our family's name out of fear.”“This meeting is not a joke, Mia," the grandmother, who had just stared at Mia since she made her suggestion, eventually spoke, disapproval all over her features.But that didn't stop Mia. She knew she should. Kevin could be lying for all she knew, but… he wasn't. She didn't know what made her believe or why, but she knew he wasn't lying. It wouldn't kill to give him the benefit of the doubt.“How can you even bring your ex-husband into this, Mia?" Sue's mother frowned. “That
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“What are these excuses that you all are giving me?” Grandmother snarled as she dealt everyone with stern gazes. “I need your progress! What is this?"Morris finally spoke up, he had meant to keep quiet. Not getting the invite was enough embarrassment, but there was one thing that grandmother hated more than failure. It was cowardice. He knew that no matter what, Grandmother would always give points to confidence and bravery."I don't know, Grandmother. Getting this invite is impossibly hard. I've asked Donald; I've asked every powerful man I know, and it's all the same story; they haven't even gotten theirs.”Grandmother shook his head. For once, for just once, she left a task to them, and none of them had any good news for her. Must she always be involved in everything?"Sue? What about you? How's your connected boyfriend getting the invite for us?" Grandmother asked her, observing her as she stared blankly at the china plates on the table. Minutes ago, it had been filled with sweet
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But Silas could see his security watching them. His gardener, who occasionally pretended to be focused on the plants he was tending to, was also watching.He let her in.Sue dropped her bag on his couch, then she made a beeline for his fridge. She brought out a chilled bottle of water and downed half its contents in one go.She wiped her mouth as she slammed the bottle on the counter. “Phew. Bade, I almost had a heart attack.”Silas remained by the door. He crossed his arms over his chest. "I wasn't expecting you.”She rolled her eyes. "You didn't even ask why I was scared.”"You could have given me a heads-up that you were coming,” he said, ignoring her statement. Well, it was his mistake. He should have known that her numerous calls that he refused to pick up before he eventually put his phone on silent were the heads-up.“I was worried about you.” Sue crossed her arm over her chest, imitating his pose. She was getting irritated. What was wrong with him? She hurried to his place wi
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Sue sighed as she climbed into the car.“Hello, Sue, How were your classes today?" The driver smiled as he looked at Sue in the rearview mirror.Sue met the driver's gaze and managed a smile. "Good. Thank you." Then, she returned her attention to her phone. The driver's smile waned a bit, and his heart ached, just a little bit, but he quickly shoved away the feeling and put on a bright smile. “Let's get you home."The driver had been the one assigned to Sue since she was a kid. He drove her to preschool, to fifth grade, junior high, all the way to high school, and now he drives her to her college classes too.He still remembered the way his simple question, ‘How was school today?’ always lit up her eyes. It was the only switch to have her rambling off about her day. He was always eager to listen, ready to give his fatherly advice, but as she grew older, her rambling and stories and outbursts reduced.Now, the connection that he thought they had, the undefined friendship. It was all g
