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. Kendicles has gone bankrupt!” Dave grabbed Liam's throat. Screaming, he shook him wildly. He choked and gasped for oxygen. Silas forcefully pulled Dave's hands away from Liam's throat. Liam knew the call Rieka received from Brucy Kings was not staged. Indeed, he was taught a lesson the hard way. He heard all the reports given to his father. The Grichy's were still in a sober state over the death of Senior Grichy. Now, the Grichy's were debtors, and are bankrupt. They are to start from scratch in the business world. Standing in the middle of the room, Liam went on his knees. “I promise, I didn't mean it this way. Brucy Kings made us bankrupt. Rieka Fullams is behind everything starting from the canceled deal…” Tears welled in Liam's eyes as he explained. Rieka Fullams! Silas yelled. His expression darkened as he muttered. “You will pay for this, your family and everyone around you will pay. No one would be able to spare you. “Who do you think you are? How dare you trample upon the Grichys? Brucy Kings, you'll be severely dealt with.” “There has to be a way out, this is too much to bear at a time.” Sternly, Dave said. “We can't be mocked in this city,” Fiona added. Silas was speechless. He excused himself. At the Fullams. “I can't wrap my head around what just happened. Rieka, do you have a hidden relationship with Brucy Kings?” Tom queried. All the Fullams wondered what Tom was heading at. “Hell no! What's that supposed to mean?” Rieka was confused. It was all over the news. Rieka received a call from Brucy Kings and he said he was going to teach Liam a lesson. In less than an hour he had taught not just Liam but the Grichy's a big lesson. Indeed, Kings is a man of influence. The Grichys own one of the largest growing businesses, but within the twinkling of a star, they had gone bankrupt. Senior Fullams knew the best days for the Fullams had just begun. “There's nothing to question her about. It doesn't matter, the result of her gaining a job with Top Notch Group speaks volumes and it's for our good.” He spoke. Senior Fullams spoke. “Rieka, I'm delighted that you are a part of the Fullams. You can have all you want.” Rieka is no longer seen as a disgrace. All thanks to her appointment with Top Notch Group and connection with Brucy Kings. “You can return here and we will dwell as one big happy family.” Senior Fullams suggested. Happily, Rieka replied. “Are you sure about this? I can return? “Of course, I'm sure!” “D-Does that mean you've accepted Noah?” “I never said so, but he can stay for now if you want him around.” “Yes! I would be glad to have him around. Thank you.” Rieka went to where Noah sat and hugged him. “ We would live here together!” Butterflies in her belly, she was filled with joy. Noah giggled. He was happy she reunited back with her family. It made her happy, then he's also happy. Finally, Noah is now a live-in son-in-law of the Fullams. Passionate and committed to her job, Rieka hardly spent time at home. Noah had to do all the chores, from keeping the house clean, to cooking and doing the laundry. He also picked Rieka from work using a scooter. This life gave him peace unexplainable. A week later. Noah finished up his chores and was about to go pick up Rieka from work with his scooter when his phone buzzed. Glancing at his phone, he got a message. “ Sir, I need to talk to you, it's about the Grichys.” Then he replied. “Let's meet at the junction adjacent to Top Notch Group company, Andy” The next moment, Noah headed to pick up Rieka from work using his scooter. Adjacent to Top Notch Group company. Andy rested on a car, scrolling through his phone. Noah sat on his scooter, as he faced Andy. “Noah, the life you are living now is annoying. In the real sense, you are like a houseboy coated as a live-in son-in-law. You do the laundry, cook, and even run errands. It can never be me.” “It might not make sense to you. This kind of living gives peace and happiness. I'm indebted to Rieka forever and I'll do all that will make her happy.” Noah took a deep breath and advised. “You should also find what makes you happy.” “To the main point.” Andy turned the conversation to the reason why he asked to see him. “The Grichy's are proving stubborn, despite being bankrupt. Fiona and Silas have devised means to raise money for their business to thrive again. Capitalizing on the influence and rich friends they have, tonight they will be auctioning some items. I'm sure ninety-eight percent of the items were seized from the Kendrick's. Do you remember the statue made of pure gold?” Noah narrowed his eyes. However, just then, memories flashed back on Noah's mind."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
Rieka's heart was in a shattered state. One action she took five years ago ruined her emotional balance for years and is now ruining her life.Regret filled her heart.She helped the person escape because she felt guilty but the aftermath of the pain she passed through was in multiple folds.Her family, including her mother, saw her as a curse in the family.At the point where she's attaining financial balance and genuine happiness, her past sent her life into shambles.“I promise, I had nothing to do with all this. Please show me Mercy.”“Mercy? The next time you mention that word, I'll torture you till you draw your last breath.”Silas untied Rieka and dragged her out to the entrance of the hall where the auction took place.“You'll be a lesson to others and the next in line will be Brucy Kings.”He wasn't moved by her sobs, screams, and weakness. The blood from the cuts on Rieka's body left stains on the ground with each step she took.Back to the garden where the auction was takin
“Don't lay your filthy hands on her again.”“I am the survivor of the Kendrick family!”The crowd was confused, wondering about the audacity he had to speak in such a manner before Silas Grichy. Silas was amazed at Noah's courage. He paused for a while, thinking of the best way to deal with him.Taking a few steps away from Rieka, he saw a man walking towards him. The man wore a face cap and a black eye patch. Then he widened his eyes, increasing his anger.“You killed Senior Grichy!”“This is the culprit.”The guests couldn't believe their ears. Their faces grew cold and fear of the unknown gripped them. They remembered vividly the day Senior Grichy was murdered.“Who are you?"Silas recalled the video he watched about the killing of his father. “Yeah! The face cap and the eye patch!” He muttered. “The survivor of the Kendrick?”Silas stood still, while Noah was still coming closer to him. The courage and power this man showed was something he couldn't wrap his head around.Andy als
At the supreme villa.Since Noah was a doctor, one of the rooms in the villa was furnished and equipped with every item like a hospital ward.Noah gazed at Rieka, who was on the bed. Her chest was bleeding, and her face was swollen. She was feeble as a result of the blood she had lost. She became unconscious.Sadness was evident on Noah's face, with his eyes red.Racing his hand around her neck, he sighed, portraying disappointment. He felt like venting his pain by screaming but he wouldn't because he didn't want to scare Rieka further.His stomach bolted in anger and his feeling of disappointment doubled. Rieka was one of the reasons he returned to Linton City, what would he become if he had not intervened the time he did? He did not protect her when she needed him. Noah doesn't mind laying his life down for her to show how grateful he is.He grabbed his medical kit and gradually cleaned the cuts on Rieka's chest. At that moment, all he wanted was to take revenge on the Grichys. Afte
Hours later, Rieka was awake but stayed quiet. Her sneeze snapped Noah out of reverie. Calmly, Noah spoke. “Darling, what would you like to have for breakfast?”Rieka did not reply. Noah sighed.“You have nothing to worry about. It's now in the past.”Rieka slightly turned to sit up. Her face showed a troubled expression.“There's a lot to worry about. Silas Grichy is after my life. I don't know what I did to him. You should stay away from me, so you don't get into trouble.”“Calm down! It's all over the news. Silas is dead and no one is after your life.” Noah assured her.“Huh? How? Silas, dead? When?”Silas Grichy was a powerful general. Rieka stared at Noah in doubt.Noah answered, “According to the news, it was said that a man wearing a face cap and an eye patch killed him. Investigations about the incident are ongoing.”Rieka was gobsmacked “Is Silas Grichy dead?”“Enough of what happened last night.”Noah went to the kitchen and prepared breakfast for her.Rieka slowly drank t
Rieka! Why are you here?”A voice came across from behind. It was Senior Fullams.He had gone out for an official assignment and just returned.Immediately, Rieka fell to her knees, with tears rolling down her cheeks pleading."Grandfather, please I'm sorry! Don't throw me out.""You, cursed child.”Senior Fullams pointed to Rieka, raining insults on her. He was furious, because of her the Fullams would have been destroyed. Her presence annoyed him further.Pointing to the gate, he roared. “Rieka, you are no longer part of the Fullams. Leave! Do not return to this place, ever! You disgust me!”Rieka was shocked!Senior Fullams’ words were a shock to her. She placed her head on the ground and cried profusely. “Please show mercy! You've always loved me and had my back when others don't. Please…”Beholding Rieka in that position, Noah's heart broke. He grabbed Rieka, pulling her up into his hug.He said, “Calm down! Everything would be fine. Grandfather will also come around!”“I don't t