That night, for the Grichys it was a time to be merry and celebrate. Kindicles, their biggest business, had signed a deal with Top Notch Group. This great milestone achieved by the Grichys will be heard far and near.
Making the celebration more elaborate was the eldest member of the family, Senior Grichy. He was turning 70. The guests, who were mainly prominent and wealthy people, were present at Grichy Villa for the celebration. “This is a cash gift of one hundred million dollars.” The Ariels gave their gift and wished him prosperity and good health. “On behalf of the Swelvys, here is a diamond wristwatch.” It is worth fifteen million dollars and they wish the Grichys many happy returns. Sitting in the foyer, Senior Grichy was dressed in a black suit. Yes, he was 70, but his age had nothing on his appearance, he looked strong and fit. Looking at all the gifts presented, Senior Grichy was filled with joy. The reply he gave was, “Thank you so much.!” In a corner of the villa, a man wearing a black eye patch on one eye and a face cap stood, holding a gun. The gun was black in color. It was Noah. Since he and Rieka are legally married, he can't afford to see her get into trouble because of him. So, he had to use a black eye patch and a face cap to disguise. Whizz! Taking a few steps forward, he shot the gun. The bullet landed on the floor before Senior Grichy. Each person present fidgeted and widened their eyes in shock. “Gunshot?” “What's happening?” It was a time for the Grichy's to celebrate their achievement and Senior Grichy's 70th birthday meant a lot. Who disturbs their happy moment? Senior was exchanging pleasantries with those who came to drop gifts before him. His cheeks flushed red with anger and he yelled. “What's this for? This shouldn't be here, take it out.” “That's also your birthday gift. After this, you won't get another gift to be happy about. In a few minutes, everyone here will be mourning your demise.” A man wearing an eye patch spoke authoritatively from behind. “What do you mean? How did you get in here?” Senior Grichy tightened his face at Noah. Who dares disrupt the Grichy’s happy moment? “Who are you?” “I'm someone who is here to collect what you easily take from others, and that is your life.” The stern voice rang out. Fiddling with the gun in his hand, Noah took a step forward to Senior Grichy. “What effrontery!” Two security guards stood before Noah. “You must leave now before your lifeless body is sent to your family.” One said. Then the other guard grabbed Noah's hand tightly in an attempt to pull off his eye patch. Mockingly he said, “Real men don't disguise themselves to carry out an attack. Let's see your face “ Noah grabbed the guard's hand and pressed it hard before kicking him hard. Crack! The guard landed on a table, making the glasses shatter. It pierced him in several places, making blood gush out of his body. “Ouch…” The guard groaned in pain. Everyone, including the Grichys, was surprised and scared. They had only seen such an act in movies. Some hid their face under the tables. Senior Grichy bent down, his hand picking up his phone, ready to dial the police line. Noah stood directly at the entrance door, his heartbeat increased, portraying hurt and pain. “Don't bother!” Noah's voice rang out. Noah gave a commanding aura. It's a result of being a well-grounded soldier and a supreme ruler. Senior Grichy lost his focus for a second. He was confused, but he stood up gently to fight back. His phone fell to the ground. Crash. At that moment, the guests were eager to see what would unfold next. Senior Grichy, the eldest of the Grichys stood to confront the unknown intruder. “Senior Grichy, are you ready to confess your sins?” He stretched his hand backward, intending to grab a weapon but he couldn't touch anything. “What are you talking about? Even though he fidgeted, Senior Grichy did not want to look like a weakling before the guests. “I dare you to remove your face cap and eye patch.” “I'll help you do the talking. Five years ago, the members of a family were tortured to death daily. It's payback time. His emotionless voice echoed in the villa. Noah positioned his gun. At the speed of light, the bullet pierced Senior Grichy's chest. Blood gushed out, he fell to the ground and died instantly. “Ah!” The guests covered their mouths with their hands to suppress their screams so as not to fall the next victim. Seeing Senior Grichy's lifeless body, the Grichy's widened their eyes with no idea of what to do. An hour later after he had left, the guests hurriedly left Grichy’s villa, fleeing for their dear lives. The Grichy's villa had a pin-drop silence. … When he returned to his house, he headed straight to his room. Noah sat on the bed and pulled out a picture from the drawer. He stared at it. “Father, I promise I'll get justice for all of you, then you can finally rest in peace. I'll get all that belongs to us back.” Then, he went to the bathroom and freshened up. At Grichy's villa. Therein, Senior Grichy's corpse lay on the ground with the bullet still in his chest. All the women in Xavier's family knelt beside the corpse while the men stood with their arms folded. Among the women was Fiona. Looking beautiful and elegant, she was Senior Grichy's last child and only daughter. Fiona, the woman behind the misfortune that befell the Kendricks. She was furious. “Who was that man?” Her yell disrupted the silence in the villa. “He can't go unpunished. He can't have the opportunity of moving about freely after committing this atrocity.” … A jeep halted at the Grichy's villa. A soldier came out first and saluted the man who came out afterward. When he entered the villa, he stared at everyone. He saw Senior Grichy's lifeless body with a bullet pierced through his chest. “How did this happen? None of you could call me. Wondering how I got to know? The news is all over National TV.” His voice was filled with disappointment as he knelt before the corpse. “I was about to call you when you stepped in, Silas,” Fiona spoke. Silas was Senior Grichy's third son. “Dad, I must get justice for you. The culprit must be brought to book.” He roared, his voice echoing through the villa. “You need to act fast!” Fiona advised. Silas’ expression tightened, his fist clenched. “I need the surveillance video of all that happened.” “There’ll be no need for that. I have all that happened recorded on my phone.” Fiona gave her phone to him. Silas pulled the bullet out of the corpse's chest before watching the video. He saw how his dad was killed by Noah. Calmly he said, he wore a black eye patch and a face cap. His face can't be seen. “Y-yeah!” Someone whispered. Sternly he said, “his gun didn't miss the target. What were his words before killing Dad?” “Senior Grichy, are you ready to confess your sins?” Five years ago, the members of a family were tortured to death daily. It's payback time. Fiona said. Silas widened his eyes upon hearing this and he sighed. “A member of the Kendrick family?” “That can't be. The one who escaped was traced and killed.” Silas ran his hand through his head and gave an order. “Give Dad a simple but befitting burial. I have some inquiries to make about the person responsible for this.”The next day, Rieka woke up early and went to Noah's room. “Hey Noah, trust you had a good night rest? Just want to let you know that, I'm about to submit my CV to Top Notch Group. As you said, one can't conclude without giving a trial. I don't want to ever get downgraded by anyone because I don't earn a living. Will you accompany me?” “Yes! Let me freshen up and get dressed. I'll be out in a jiffy.” “When Rieka left his room, he jumped out of bed and got ready at a fast pace. “Rieka was waiting in the sitting room.” Since she was going to a well-known company, she had to look her best. She wore a pink fitted dress and her brown hair rolled into a ponytail. Indeed, she was a beauty to behold. “Let's proceed.” They got into the car and headed for Top Notch Group. Suddenly, Rieka looked worried. “What if I get embarrassed there? I don't have an appointment with anyone there. How do I go about it?” Noah sighed. She had no idea of what awaited her at the company. However, seei
“What is that supposed to mean?” Rieka played daft He took a step backward. “Young lady, all you have to do is warm my bed. I know you need this job at all costs, use what you have to get what you want. Other ladies are wishing to have this opportunity with me.” “I’m married. I can’t do it. I can't give out my dignity because of a job.” Rieka refused bluntly. Gerald couldn't control his anger. “So you think you are a saint? Well, if you don't give in, you can bid working with Top Notch Group goodbye forever. Gerald wanted to have her by all means. “Noah?” Rieka turned to Noah. Noah pursed his lips. “Forget about him, he can't decide your fate. His words are mere empty threats. He is not worth your time.” Gerald turned to Noah. “Who do you think you are? How dare you, little brat?” Noah was quiet he had nothing to say to him. After all, he was the Supreme Ruler and a General. He can't waste his words on a power-drunk fellow. Rushing out of a Maybach vehicle was the overall
Noah widened his eyes. “That's not possible. How could Brucy Kings, the famous and wealthy man know an orphan like me?” “Stop it. What about the Supreme Villa?” “As I said before, it belongs to a distant family member, I live there so I could take care of the house in his absence. Everything including this car is not mine.” Noah explained. Rieka wasn't convinced. “But, you are an orphan?” “Yeah right!” “What about the money you used to bid for me?” Rieka needed to clear her doubts. “Oh, that. I received the money from a philanthropist who I once helped. At first, I rejected the money but he insisted. Are you suspecting me?” “Hell no!” Rieka spilled. “You've done a lot for me. Bidding for me with no evil intentions means a lot.” Noah smiled, pressing his hand against hers. “We are married. With the job I just got, we'll maintain a stable life and get our house too.” “I'm proud of you, my darling wife.” The next minute, they saw a man holding some files in his hand exiting t
It was Kendra, Rieka's cousin. Immediately she rushed in, she switched the TV on. She couldn't help but glare at Rieka and Noah. She had her seat as everyone focused on what was displayed on the TV. Brucy was addressing the press and announcing Rieka as his newly appointed personal assistant. It was rare! Brucy Kings, the chairman of Top Notch Group addressing the press in person? Suddenly, Senior Fullams clapped. “This is a great achievement, dear Rieka. With this, the Fullams business will thrive again.” “Getting married to Liam Grichy will smoothen our relationship with Top Notch Group,” Lois said. She ignored Noah's presence. “What's all this about? I was given out as a bondwoman, but the man decided to get married to me and now you expect me to divorce him and get married to another man. Is this some kind of joke?” “So what? That's in the past and now you have to do as I say.” Liam spoke angrily. “Who do you think you are…” Rieka snapped at Liam and turned to Noah. “Le
Liam arrived home. “You fool! What have you done? You are such a miscreant. The deal with Top Notch Group has been canceled.” His father yelled. Liam was shocked. Top Notch Group canceled the deal with Kendicles. It can't be true. How did that happen? Was it the chairman of Top Notch Group that called Rieka? Locking his gaze with Fiona, he knew he had landed them in a deep mess. While Dave Grichy kept yelling at his son, he received a call. “Liam is the reason for all that's happening.” “Mister Dave, Top Notch Group said after all risk assessments were taken concerning the deal, we don't fit to be in partnership with them.” “Kendicles share price is drastically falling. Billions of dollars has been lost.” “The board of shareholders request an explanation from you before they sue us for incompetence and financial fraud.” “All our properties given to the bank as collateral have been seized until we pay off our loan.” “Sir, we are now at the peak of all this. Ke
"Hmmm, the statue, made of pure gold.” He whispered. That image was over five decades old. It was the oldest patrimony his family ever had. He recalled how his father and grandfather cherished it and kept it away from the reach of children. That statue is an inheritance that cannot be traded for any amount of money. “Another opportunity to take what belongs to us. Make all the preparations needed for tonight.” “Alright!” Andy nodded. “I have to go now. I don't want to keep my wife waiting.” “Andy giggled.” He was left in awe about how Noah genuinely cared for Rieka. “Bye!” Noah gave him a pat on his back. Noah rode his scooter and waited opposite the Top Notch Group company. He saw Rieka exchanging pleasantries with some of the company's shareholders as she exited the building. The next moment, a Mercedes Benz pulled over before Rieka. The car door opened and a man stepped out. He wore a blue button-down shirt, black pants, and black shoes. “Rieka!” The man
“Let's have dinner,” Rieka said, walking out of the room. “I am so hungry.”Noah stood and walked behind her. “Alright!”When they were halfway done with their meal, Senior Fullams spoke.“There will be an event happening at the Grichy's house tonight. Rieka, I think you should attend. It will also increase your fame and connection with the rich folks.”“That's true, I almost forgot about the event.”Quickly, Rieka held Noah's hand and they went back to their room.“Can you help me choose what to wear?” Rieka said, staring at her wardrobe. “I don't seem to see the best for this event.”Noah walked towards her. “Let me see, let me see,” he said, his eyes scanning through the clothes in the wardrobe.“This one looks good and it suits the event.” Noah pointed at a white, high-neck dress with no sleeves. “By the way, what's the event about?”“The Grichy's organized an auction event. It will be happening tonight. As Grandpa said, it's an opportunity for me to get more fame and increase my
At the Fullams mansion. Rieka’s scream alerted the Fullams, Senior Grichy who was studying, got up and went to the sitting room. “Rieka! What happened? You are supposed to be at the event?” He asked, with a cold tone. “Search every room. Bring everyone here.” Silas ordered, the soldiers searched each room and brought them forward forcefully. The scream got intense as Lois and Tom questioned why they were captured and dragged with no explanation given. Now, Senior Fullams, her grandfather; her mother, Lois; Tom, and Rieka sat in the middle of the foyer. They were the only ones who were at home at that moment. They were all tied up. They were confused, and couldn't explain what made Silas Grichy visit their house with his escorts at that time of the day. Although they came in with Rieka. Silas stood before them, his hands pocketed. “I am here because Rieka has a debt to pay and you all have to help her out.” He said, his tone etched with command as the soldiers star