Ares is fuming! He's all fired up, charging towards his Cristian with pure fury in his eyes. Cristian for some reason has a bad record of harassing ladies not this time. Ares felt the burning rage consuming him. He hasn't gotten in a fight with anyone since got out of prison. He has been keeping his cool down but right now he didn't think he could hold it any much longer.Just as Cristian leaned forward to capture Elena's lips Ares dragged him off, throwing him to the other side. Elena who has her eyes shut and expecting the worst burst open her eyes coming in view with the scene that is beholding.Ares bolts to Cristian, launching punches towards him."You son of bitch!" Cristian roars trying to get off but who was he kidding, he was no match for Ares' strength. "If I ever see you lay" Ares says, dislocating more of his face, "Any finger not just on her but any other lady" Punch, "I'll kill you!" Ares threatens.Elena that sat at the corner in tears shivered in fear. "Get the fu
"You look polished for a middle class person," David remarks, taking in Ares' look. The Kingsley are holding an engagement party for both Elena and him. They're using the medium to introduce Ares as their son in law and Elena's fiancee. "Tell me about it" Ares speaks his tune dripping with Sarcasm."Remember, I know things may get messy there but try as much as possible to avoid triggering any suspicion. Keep you cool" David advised, knowing very well how Bulkhead Ares is. "Judging by it, most of the Rortex members will be attending the wedding event, so you must keep your eyes and ears open," David explains.He pulled out a black cover from his pocket, slipping it open, "Here, take this." He ushers Ares."They're nanopods. We'll use it to communicate. I have my man install cameras in there so we'll see each and every activity that goes on and alert you" Ares nods, "Okay" "Great! Then you must get going" David ushers to which Ares nods."Good luck" he saysAres nods and proceeds
"I'd like to make a toast, '' Mr Kingsley said, putting his cup forward.He has just announced the news about Ares and Elena's engagement. Whispers spread like wildfire when Ares was asked to step on the stage alongside Elena. Some sent him disgusting stares, one that dims him unworthy of being with one of them but he wasn't bothered, he had one mission to set straight and it's exactly what he's gonna do.The guests move forward with their glass waiting for Me Kingsley to go ahead before they finally make a toast."Welcome to the Family Son" Me Kingsley says his tune dripping with Sarcasm. The death glares Mrs Kingsley kept sending at Ares is enough to make him squirt and run off yet he remains nonchalant."You'll regret this" Mrs Kingsley spat, turning on her shoes and walking off the stage.Elena spared him a quick glance before tailing behind her mother. "You see, no one wants you and the sooner you get that into your thick head, the better" Mr Kingsley mumbled, his lips spreadi
He walked out of the hideout , erasing the distance between them.Elena hurriedly bolted up, "What? Why are you here?" She roars sniffing back in her tears. "Is he blackmailing you?" He ignored her questions and how her demeanor suddenly went cold gave him the answer.Fuck!The things he wants to do to Cristian."How's that any of your business?" She fires inching closer to him, "All this is happening because of you" pointing her index finger on his right pack."Ele--""I'm not finished!" She cuts him off, "My life was all sunshine and rainbows before you walked into it and ruined it like a blur. I don't know who you are, What you want and what wrong I did to you to deserve this but you Ares are a --" It was his turn to shut her off, "Why did you kiss him?" Her brows drew together in confusion, "What?"He chuckles, "What? You didn't think I saw that?"She paused for a minute digesting what he had just said before her lips part, "I... uhm" He nods, "What's wrong? Cat got your tongu
"Here, sign this" David moves forward the folder in which contains the contract; meaning all power is now handed down to Ares.Ares stared at the file skeptical on what to do. A few days back he was just some ordinary middle class man and all of sudden things took a turn and he's not New York's A list Billionaire and also is going to be a leader of an organization he knows nothing about.How absurd!If anyone had ever told him that this would happen, he'd probably look the person in the face and laugh it off. Never in his wildest imaginations did he see this coming."I get that this is all overwhelming but there's really nothing we could do as it is we don't have much time. So the earlier you sign this and take over the better" David reasons.Ares nods, clicking the pen out. He filled in every spot with his signature till it was time to sign the final one, he paused. "What happens after this?"David chuckles, "You just have to wait and find out" Ares gave him a separated look before
CHAPTER FOURTEEN.Ares walked out of the car offering a curt nod to the chauffeur that opened his door. There's an array of guards each dressed professional in black suits and as well as glasses each complimenting their nerve racking physique.Ares walked through the free space that they had created for me to the entrance of the Blackwood Empire; the Chinese branch to be precise. As mentioned some days back, he had a meeting with the Chinese shipping company. It had to take a lot of convincing from David before he agreed to attend."Dragon Master '' A man around his late forties address walking out from the boardroom.He extended his hand for a shake, "I'm Lie Wei, the managing director of this empire, it's an honor to finally meet you" he says his lips spreading into a smile.Ares' expression remained stiff, he took in Lei Wei's hands for the shake, "Pleasure" he replies. "Please, come in '' he usher motioning to the door of the boardroom. The meeting went on for an hour plus bef
"What are you doing here?" Elena asks, sending daggers his way. He had just arrived at the DuPont's mansion and she happened to be the first person he bumped into aside from the guards and servants that surrounded the environment. Ares shrugs, "I can say the same for you? I see you're fond of meeting me whenever I get invited" he only said that to irk her and he hit the goal.she scoffed, amazed by Ares's audacity, "Excuse me! last time I checked it's my parent's house, not yours so I have every goddamn rights to go about any place I please" "I never said you didn't have any, I'm just saying that you are becoming used to having me around that you could no longer withhold yourself or not; but mind you, it's only a matter of days before you get my name next to yours" He wink brushing past her.He never lets her get the last say, he doesn't give her that advantage. Ares could almost hear her grunts and curses yet he pretended oblivious and walked his way into the living room as guide
Ares stood by the altar with his best man Henry next to him. Ares is beginning to get used to having Henry around, even though he hates to admit it. Today is finally the expected date, it'll be a total lie if Ares says he wasn't a bit uneasy. Who would have thought that all these would happen in a blink of an eye?The way things went whirlwind is still shocking and Ares is still finding it hard to digest. He has a lot to deal with, countless meetings, business trips, getting married to Elena, bringing down the Rortex, and seeking revenge from that DuPont.He felt a nudge snapping him back to reality. Ares groans, sending a glare at Henry, "What!?"Henry motioned to the entrance door that slipped open, meaning the bride was finally gracing them with her presence, "Look there"Ares turns and is left dumbstruck. Even though a Veil is covering up her face he could still see through it a bit. He'd be lying if he said she didn't look gorgeous but again it's not why he's doing this. He has
Two years later"Kill him," Ares says, cutting off from the call. He heaved out a breath, walking out of the room.He left for England two days ago after lying to Elena that he had some work-related issues and would be back as soon as he could for Ryan's fifth birthday.How time flies. Just like yesterday, the duo were on each other's necks wanting nothing to do with one another, and today, all he could say or do was be more grateful to fate.Ares left for England to finalize everything with his daughter's foster parent. He had paid them off handsomely for giving his daughter the best parental care, judging by her behavior and character. He also promised them that Nova would come to visit.Ares still hasn't informed Elena about it; he wanted it to be a surprise. His family isn't complete without having her as well.She was born out of the mistake they made years ago; call her a beautiful mistake that he'll forever cherish."Master" Henry cuts him out of his train of thought."Yes He,
Russor regretted leaving Ares there. He could have finished him off, when he had the chance to.Why had he not loaded the gun, before now? He must make sure that Ares does not survive it, because it would be easy for him to manipulate Allison to signing everything to him.He had recently found out about Ryan, and didn't know know him, that was why he had put Allison's name as his next of kin. It was temporary, because as the rules stated, he needed to have a son, who would inherit all of it.When he had found out about Ryan, things did not go on well as he planned, so he had no time to change certain things.If he could not kill Ares, he would need to have him in his custody, so as to get Allison, who was softhearted, to sign everything in his name."Do everything you have to do to make sure he does not make it out alive," Russor instructed.He had lost the chance to kill him, but it didn't mean he was too late to do it. It was all because of Ares that his right to freedom of movem
Ares was restless. He tried everything possible to find out Russor's location, but every time he tried, it kept saying 'not found'. The pictures of his wife and son were still vivid in his mind. He could not get the picture out of his head. They kept flashing in, whenever he tried to think of a solution.He had asked Allison to join the men to track their location, and he also did that because he wanted to be alone.His mind was in chaos. He was panicking.If he didn't act fast, by the this time, tomorrow, he might receive a photo of.."No!" He yelled, dreading the thought of receiving their corpse. He would never have forgiven himself, because it would be his fault, partially.There was nothing he could do, but surrender the inheritance to him, and devise a way to run away with his family. He just wanted this nonsense to end.He prepared all the documents that was needed to be handed over to Russor. He stared at all of them, like he was trying to imprint it on his mind.All his fath
Russor was not stupid. The ring alone could not do so much. It was only a way to lure Elena into his lair, get hold of her, and of course, make Ares hopeless.She had suffered an external bleeding from the blow, making blood to trickle down the side of her face. She was tied up, and thrown beside her son, who laid helplessly on the floor.Russor was an epitome of a heartless demon. He could not even pity the 4-year-old boy!He asked the man to take a perfect picture of the mother and son in all angles, and sent it to Ares.He added a caption to it, which said: "How do you like this present? Any further delay, and you'll be gifted their dead bodies. I'm sure they are more important to you than that inheritance, be smart, Ares. Be smart."Allison came back from the black web. She had been there for a while, trying to track Russor's location, but it was all in vain.She needed to check up on the duo, and when she got the house, she found it strange as to how quiet it was.Could it be th
"Alright, then. Great choice you have made, Elena! You have less than a day," he said."What?" "I give you 12 hours. I believe that you are a smart woman, you can get it done in 6 hours, even. Once you get it, call me, and I will send you the location. Remember, no one. I mean, no one at all should know about this," he voiced sinisterly."Do not harm my son, please. I will bring the ring to you, just don't do anything to him," she begged, feeling a sense of guilt, for being so irresponsible."Get to it, already. Your time has already started. You now have 10 hours to go, if I were you, I would not say anything further. Good luck!" He said, and let out a wry laughter.The phone beeped. He had ended the call, leaving her to devise a plan to get the ring.She sat on the bed, and didn't feel comfortable, so she began to pace around the room, racking her head, trying to come up with something.How was she going to get the ring? For one, Ares would not give it her if she demanded it, and h
Elena stepped back a little, shocked at his confession. She had not expected him to say something like that. Not even in her wildest dreams, did she think Ares would actually profess his feelings for her."Wh…what did you say?" She asked again, to confirm that she was not dreaming.He looked into her mesmerizing eyes, captured by its ocean blue orbs, feeling entrapped. He moved some inches close to her. Subconsciously, she moved back, until she hit the wall, where she could no longer move any further.He smirked, trapping her in between his arms, as his tall figure dominated her little frame.Their eyes were locked in each other's world. He diverted his gaze, and held her hand, gently.His caressed it with so much care and tenderness, as he proclaimed his love for her, once more."I love you, Ares."She opened her mouth to speak, but her words failed her. She just didn't know what to say, or maybe, she was afraid to see it.He lifted up her chin, and drew closer to plant a kiss on h
Ares was shocked to hear a lady's voice. He froze, instantly. He wondered how he got so carried away that he didn't even notice her presence, or hear her footsteps.He slowly turned around, and felt a sense of relief, when he saw Allison.He thought it was Elena.He didn't know how he was going to explain it to her. He looked at his sister, worry was visible in his eyes.He was worried about his son. He was only a little boy, and it was just unfair that he had to go through this occuring trauma.He promised himself that, no matter what, he would take his son back, unharmed."I really don't know yet. You know how that man is, and giving him the throne is like ruining the lives of many people who look up to me. I can't, I just can't." Allison could feel the pain in his voice. The way he talked, how he stared blankly at her…she could feel it.She moved forward, and gave him a hug. She really wished she could help, but they needed to act carefully, because Russor was a really bad person
On hearing his name, and voice, his expression immediately darkened.He got up from the couch, and moved outside. He didn't want Elena or his sister, Allison, to hear the conversation.Especially Elena. She would be devastated, and he didn't know what Russor would demand for, so it was best that he stayed away from them.He didn't think someone, who raised him up would do such a thing to him.He felt no guilt at all. He would use any means—even it meant that he hurt someone in the process—to get whatever he wanted.Never had he ever seen someone as greedy as his uncle, Russor.He closed his eyes, and took a deep breath, in order not to burst out in rage."What do you want?" Ares asked, straightforwardly.He had no time to exchange pleasantries, because there was nothing good to say to him. He just needed his son back.Even in the cold weather, Ares was already starting to sweat. His palms were now moist, as he held the phone to his ear, waiting for a response from him.Russor chuckle
"Where is he? Where's my son?" Elena cried out, with Ares grabbing a hold of her."He'll be fine, I promise you."She shakes her head vigorously, crying out in pain. She couldn't believe she repeated the same mistake of trusting someone else with her child.How could she be so gullible?If only she didn't trust Janet to take care of him and had taken him to work instead, then she'd still have him in her arms.He's just a poor, fragile kid; he doesn't deserve all of this. Ever since Ares stepped back, it's not their lives; things haven't been going great.First it was the accident, and now Ryan is kidnapped."Elena, get a hold of yourself; we're going to find him, okay?" Allison says she is interjecting between her brother and Elena.Elene cried out, palming her face. "He doesn't deserve this; he's just a kid for heaven's sake." She pulls her hands down, giving Ares a dangerous look."See ! This is exactly why I hid Ryan from you all. Everything that comes with you, Blackwood's, has da