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 taking place. The items displayed for auction looked fake with poor quality. At that, the bids were ten times higher than the actual worth. The guests were aware of this because of their vast knowledge of business. They had no choice but to bid for it because of the relationship they had with the Grichys before they went bankrupt. On the other hand, Silas is unpredictable when things don't turn out the way he desires. The next item was brought on stage for the bid. It was the statue made of pure gold. The auctioneer began. “Oh, mine! This item is made of pure gold. Bidders must not bid less than one million naira at each bid. The starting bid is ten million dollars.” The guests were left in awe after seeing the broken statue appear again. The statue Rieka broke was fake. It dawned on them that it was bait to destroy Rieka and her family. It spread like wildfire across Linton City that Liam had a misunderstanding with Rieka, so Brucy Kings made them go bankrupt because of a hidden relationship he shares with Rieka. The authentic statue was worth three billion dollars, yet the bid for the fake one was going for ten million dollars. From the difference between the two worths, it indicates that the Grichy's has displayed a forged item. “I want the statue! I bid twelve million.” An elderly man said from the crowd. “From the Swelvys, we bid fourteen million.” “Representing the Ariel's, we bid sixteen million.” The bidding for the statue made of pure gold went very high despite they all knew it was fake. They did all that to remain and be in Silas’ good book. The fake statue of gold was finally bought at thirty million dollars. While the attendees cheered and gave applause, a man walked in and grabbed the microphone. His eyes emitting daggers and a knife in his hands. When all gaze was fixed on him, he spoke. “The auction has ended. I want you all to assemble at the entrance to this hall now!” Silas commanded. Silas threw the microphone on the floor. Everyone became tensed and followed him as he walked out of the hall. While everyone was outside, they saw a lady on her knees. Her dress was stained, her hair disheveled and blood gushing out of the cuts on her chest. The guests widened their eyes in disbelief. Moving closer, they recognized her. It was Rieka Fullams. They froze at the spot they stood, no one dared to say a word. “I don't want to die… help…” Rieka stretched forth her hands as she saw people around her through blurry vision. She pleaded for help, but there was nothing they could do because they couldn't contend with Silas Grichy. Silas walked over to where she knelt. He slapped her hard making her scream. Squatting, he placed the knife across her neck. “If you overstep your boundaries with the Grichys, you must face the consequences.” Again, the knife slashed across Rieka's chest. “Ahhh!” Rieka cried. “I am tired of the pain and torture! Just end my life!” All she wanted at that moment was freedom! Freedom from Silas’ torture, freedom from pain and regrets. She preferred he ended her life at once. Noah and Andy entered the hall through the back door. Noah disguised with his face cap and eye patch. Noah and Andy noticed there was no one in the hall. Turning around, he heard a voice, which came through from the entrance of the hall. They made their way to the entrance of the hall, and the attendees’ eyes were directed to a spot. Fixing his gaze on where their attention was, he saw Rieka in pain pleading for her life. Her white dress was stained with blood and spots of dirt. Seeing her get tortured, he became hostile and furious. Anger erupted from within him. Andy took a deep breath and looked at Noah whose exposed eyes were filled with rage. Andy remained still. He had never seen Noah this furious. The rage he used at the warfront was nowhere compared to the rage he displayed and he'd kill thousands of the enemy's soldiers alone. No one dares to calm Noah down when he is furious because his looks alone emit daggers. “You must be a fool for tampering with the Grichy's family. We are a strong force that no one can contend with. I will end your life now.” A voice roared from the crowd “Don't you dare!” Everyone gazed at themselves to see who spoke, and who had the courage to challenge Silas. “Who dares speak before me?” Silas boldly questioned. Silence filled the air. The next moment, Silas Grichy yanked Rieka's hair, making her look at the people. “For the last time,” he said calmly. “Where is he? Who is the survivor of the Kendrick family?” Silas uttered again, “I will end your life now!” The voice echoed again. “Don't you dare!” Noah's roar was etched with a quest for war and vengeance.“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
Noah had no choice but to be happy since Rieka was happy about going home.All Noah did was smile. They held their hands and returned to the Supreme Villa to get their suitcase.“I can't wait to be home!” Rieka said countlessly.Since Rieka assured Gad that she'd be home soon, he waited outside the gate to welcome her.Tom and Kendra stood outside with him.There, Kendra lamented. “Why is Rieka returning home suddenly? Is grandfather sure about this decision? With all the pain she caused us, is she truly welcomed here?Tom seconded.“After all the trouble she's got us into, she is returning home? Who is Rieka to Brucy Kings? It seems the rumor spreading like wildfire is true.”“What rumor?” Gad asked“Rieka and Brucy Kings are lovers!” Tom and Kendra chorused.“All of that doesn't matter to me. Rieka has to come back home so all our deals and shares with Top Notch Group will remain intact. The estimated profit from just this deal is over twenty million. So Rieka is our savior now!” Ga
At the Fullams Senior Fullams saw Gad alongside Tom and Kendra but Rieka was missing. His expression darkened. “You said Rieka would be home soon! Why is she not here yet?” He shouted. Kendra fidgeted, folding her arms. “Father Rieka came around as she said but she stopped at the gate. She gave conditions before she could return home. The sum of five hundred thousand should be transferred to Jack, also a public announcement apologizing to Rieka for the way we treated her.” Quickly, Tom added. “Grandfather, Rieka is so proud now!” Senior Grichy's expression darkened. “Who does she think she is?” He was angry. “Rieka doesn't accord me any respect. She now sees herself like a mini-god because she knows Brucy Kings!” Kendra explained further how Noah instigated Rieka to place such demands. She told Senior Grichy how he disrespected the family with no sign of remorse. Honestly, they never wanted her to return home! Rieka's error was on the verge of ending their lives. But
Is this a joke? Five hundred thousand and a public apology?”Lois was not aware of all that transpired between the Fullams and Top Notch Group. She had spent most of the day shopping at the market. She was shocked at everything Rieka said. “It's not a joke! Father gave the order and I ensured everything was carried out.” Gad said.“This is good news!” Lois cheered.Immediately, Lois called Jack to return home so she could confirm the evidence of the transaction from him. Getting to know what led to the credit alert he got, he was amazed.“Rieka,” he said. “How did this happen?”Rieka smiled. “It's not time for stories but grandfather gave his approval. I'm back home too!”“This has never happened before! I am glad!”Jack cheered“Why are you glad?” Lois snapped. “You've not provided anything in this house for a day. For getting the sum of five hundred thousand, you are elated. Are you for real? It's a good thing that because of Rieka the family has remembered you but what can that mon
“Are you playing dumb?” Camily yelled.Rieka didn't know how she could manage the nuisance Camily was constituting. It didn't speak well to potential customers.She stood speechless, gazing at Camily.“It's about Brucy Kings. You are not among the caliber of ladies he deals with.”“The pathetic thing is you are married to a wretched man and still flirting. I've heard you both are lovers, stay away from Brucy at all costs! He belongs to me!”Rieka became furious and her expression darkened.“How dare you accuse me of such? What did I ever do to you that warrants this embarrassment?” Rieka yelled.“You are such a pretender,” Camily said as she slapped Rieka.“What?” Rieka's colleagues were left in shock at what just happened.Rieka held her cheeks in pain as tears welled in her eyes.“Enough ma'am! You can't embarrass a staff member for no justified reason.” Deril walked up to them.Rieka bowed her head in shame, avoiding the gaze of her colleagues.“And who are you?”“I won't leave til