Aria's expression darkened when she saw Andy and Noah.The duo also took two steps forward towards Aria.Noah folded his arms.“It's a good thing my wife knows who you truly are now. You only go after people when you have something to gain from it.”Aria wasn't scared of Noah compared to before, since all the power vested in him had been revoked. She spoke with disdain.“Why are you? Don't make me call the security guards to throw you out of here.”Noah laughed with an indifferent tone.“I see you've grown some nerves within a short period. You owe my wife an apology! Apologize to her as soon as possible.”Aria scanned Noah from head to toe.“Do I need to remind you that you can't order me around to do what you want? I am the CEO of Horizon, I can make your life miserable if you don't leave at this moment.”“I never knew you could make my life miserable. Just take an inch closer and you'll have a taste of what it means to be miserable when you see your restaurant engulfed with fire.”
Noah went closer to her and wrapped his hand around her waist.Rieka snapped out of reverie.“Have you been standing here for long?”She asked with a shy tone.“Not really,’’ Noah replied. He was nervous that she was going to ask where he had been but thank goodness she didn't.“Okay, I've been thinking about a lot of things lately.”She held his hand as they walked to the bedroom.“Tell me all what you've been thinking about.”“About my life. I thought I was never going to know pain or disappointment after meeting and knowing a lot of influential and wealthy people.”Noah stared at her, “Putting trust in men is vain. They can turn their backs on you when you least expect it.”“Sure, just like what has been happening lately. I'm thinking about relocating, and with that, I’ll start on a fresh page. I'm tired of this city. What's your take on my relocation plans?”Rieka spilled with her voice etched with disappointment.Silence filled the air, Noah always supported her decisions but rel
When Kendra and Ussy were done plotting their plans, only Ussy returned to the Fullams' residence. “Where's everyone?” Ussy yelled as he walked in, “Kendra has been kidnapped. We have the grace of twenty-four hours to pay the ransom. “What? Gad grew furious. “You and Kendra left this house together, how and where did she get kidnapped?” “Calm down Gad, this is not the time for playing blame games. We'll find Kendra alive.” Senior Fullams assured. “Let's report to the police!” Jack suggested. Ussy interjected, “That'll be placing Kendra's life in danger. When the kidnappers call me again, I'll place the phone on speaker so that we'll all hear what they have to say.” “Who could be responsible for this? I won't spare the person.” Gad pouted. “Ussy, you've not explained to us how all this happened. It's been a long time since I heard about a kidnap case in this city.” Lois said with her arms folded. Ussy replied, “Everything happened so fast.” He said he and Kend
‘This could be us, the fifteen million in our account each can be doubled too. In total we'll have sixty million.’Kendra said inwardly.“Ussy, let's check where that man came from. We might be lucky too, our money can be doubled.”“It's gambling, don't you think?”Ussy asked with an arched brow.“I don't think so, let's try our luck first.”Ussy and Kendra made their way to the small shop.“Have your seat, you are welcome.”A woman welcomed them with a bright smile.“How much do you want to double?”“Thirty million!”Kendra hurriedly replied.The woman opened her mouth a bit and stared at the duo.“Come with me,” she uttered after a few minutes.The woman brought them to a room where a middle-aged man was seated with two huge bodyguards behind him.Upon hearing the amount they wanted to double, she knew the shop was about to hit a huge gain.“Send the money,” said the middle-aged man.Almost immediately, they confirmed the credit alert from Kendra. Ussy was still skeptical, there was
“Show yourself then you'll see who will die first.”Noah replied coldly.The other person gave a threatening laugh and ended the call.Andy looked back but no vehicle seemed to be trailing them.“Noah, what's the next plan?”“Keep driving, we'll find a way out.”Feigning a smile, Noah replied.Soon, they saw a vehicle that was approaching in the opposite direction, there was going to be a head-on collision.“Heads down! Noah yelled.The two vehicles collided.“Come out!”A loud voice rang out.A man came out of the car with a mask on.Andy raised his seat slightly and brought four pistols that were fully loaded.He gave Noah two and held two.“No matter what, we must stay together.”Noah whispered.“I get that,” uttered Andy.“Andy, you'll reverse so fast and we find a place to take cover.”Andy ignited the car and with the screeching tires, he reversed the car.“Stop there!”The man in the mask yelled as he pulled the trigger at them.Ten men in the car came along with the man in the
“My identity doesn't matter. If you move again, I'll pull the trigger.”Paul warned as he saw Noah drawing nigh to him.“What a joke?”Paul giggled.“Do you think you'll be able to defeat thirty armed men?”“What do you want from me?”Noah asked coldly.“You can't offer me anything. I don't want to kill you so easily. I'd like to see you tortured to death like your family had experienced.”Mentioning his family made Noah's expression darken.Paul turned back and gestured for his squad to come closer to him.He was whispering something to them.'So daft,’ Noah mumbled inwardly. It was an opportunity to get rid of some of them.He placed his hands behind him and pulled out two pistols.Next, Noah lay flat on the ground and pulled the trigger.Bang!Five of the armed men fell to the ground as bullets pierced through their chests.“Attack him!”Paul roared.Firearms were aimed at Noah but with his skill, he was able to dodge the bullets.Noticing that most of the arms were out of bullets
Cynthia provided all Noah requested.He massaged Andy's body first. Next, he pressed Andy's ankle with the hot water and towel. Then using the needle, he pierced Andy’s ankle slightly. With Andy feeling a bit relieved, he fell asleep.Noah washed his shirt so he would be able to wear it home the next day.Soon, it was morning.“Are you sure you don't have to treat yourself too?” Cynthia glanced at Noah.“No, I'm fine. All I need now is rest.Noah replied.Cynthia smiled and replied, “Alright, if you say so.”“Take care of Andy. If he has any complaint of any such, pass it across to me immediately. Ensure he eats well and remains in this house until I say otherwise.”Noah uttered and took his leave.News about the fight that broke out in the city had spread like wildfire.However, none of the news outlets had full knowledge of what happened.“Thirty corpses were recovered from a bush behind the club along the outskirts of the city.”“Investigations are still ongoing about this tragi
Just then, Noah arrived.When he got into the house. He saw Lois and Jack, then he greeted them.“Hi, everyone.”“Hey, Noah.”Jack said with a smile while Lois ignored his presence.Next, he went to the bedroom.“Hey, Rieka. I missed you.”“Really?”Rieka glanced at Noah. “I tried your line but it didn't connect. Were you taking care of your friend or were you in the arms of another woman?”Noah widened his eyes, “Why would I cheat on you? I guess my battery was dead by the time you called.”“I believe you,” Rieka said with no expression.“Rieka, tell me what happened. You don't look fine.”“Mhmm, could you believe Kendra masterminded her kidnap so she could get money from us?”Rieka said and explained further all the police said.“I knew something was off about that kidnap case. Just forget it and be fine.”Noah itched his nose.Just then, Noah's phone rang.The Grand Commander called.Heading towards the balcony, Noah answered the call.“Hi, grand commander.”“Hello, Noah. What led