Charles Ban didn't know what to say again. He glanced at Laura AKA Ramian, and removed his eyes quickly, for fear that Barter would sense the familiarity between them. ''But if we are going to help my brother kick start this business again, we would need as many hands on deck as possible. I mean...you know that I am a public enemy, and I cannot be found just anywhere, so I will work mostly from here. We need more hands, and I think she has some skill concerning that, especially now that you claim that she killed your sister...'' Charles told Barter, flashing him a look of apology when he made mention of Barter's dead sister.Barter clenched his jaw. He glanced at Laura with hate again, and Charles Ban saw it. ''Okay, take her back inside the hole, for now, we can bring her out when we need her attention...'' Charles Ban said, avoiding Laura's surprised and pleading gaze. She was so sure that he would not allow Barter to take her back inside that horrible feeling room, but to her s
For two straight weeks, Charles was concerned with studying the dynamics that Mr. Ban had put up behind his business, and he found out that it was practically the same as Greg Chase's.Charles raised an eyebrow the first time he noticed the similarity.Initially, he had planned to quietly quit working for Greg Chase, and face his brother's business, but when he noticed the similarity he thought of an idea. He would continue to work with Greg Chase, this time in pretense. He would also be more committed to work this time around so that he could grab as much information and knowledge as he could from Greg and replicate it in Mr. Ban's business. While Charles was showing up as a regular worker for Greg Chase, he would run Mr. Ban's company as well until Mr. Ban would be back on his feet. Charles Ban didn't have in mind to be in competition with Greg Chase at all, he just wanted his brother's empire to be back on his feet, and if it meant him playing spy to Greg, he would do it. After
Greg saw that someone was playing his game against him. Trying to beat him at his own game, the very one that he invented. The same way he had dethroned Mr. Ban, was the same way someone else was trying to dethrone him and was doing a better job at it than him if everyone was being sincere.Every single one of his customers had left him, and Greg only had the likes of Bane and Don Black under his clientele. After the accountant left, Greg started to make several calls. He had to get to the bottom of it before he became completely out of the scene, just as Mr. Ban had become. Another thing that bothered Greg Chase was the fact that this new player seemed to be faceless. When he made calls to former clients that had left him, they all told Greg that they hardly knew who this new guy was, as the person acted very discreetly.''In fact, the transactions are so seamless that we don't get to see any representatives from this new man. We make payments to an unnamed and special account,
Charles' heart banged against his chest every time he went to work every day.To think that he was right under Greg Chase's nose. What if Greg found out that he was the traitor?Greg would roast him alive, and Charles knew it. But so far, it had been three successful months of operation and Greg had not been able to spot him as the person that was spoiling his business.Charles was a sell-out to Greg. But, as much as Charles Ban seemed to be recording progress with his new venture, he was restless. At the back of his mind, something tugged at him, telling him that all was not well.Charles Ban had taken his time to check himself in other to find out the reason behind why he felt that way, but he could not find any. Yet he felt empty, and the urge to look over his shoulder was heavy. Charles Ban had moved into Mr. Ban's house, following his interim position as the CEO of Mr. Ban's company.He no longer lived in the lonely estate where he had met Laura AKA Ramian, unknown to him t
One month since Mr. Ban had been in a coma.''Doctor...doctor...'' Margaret Ban was seen hurrying to the doctor's office, panting with a glint of anxiety on her face.''Miss. Ban...'' the doctor said and got up from his desk, wondering what the panic was about.''The patient...my brother. He just moved his fingers. I saw it clearly. I am not kidding doctor. I think he is on the verge of waking up...'' Margaret Ban said to the doctor with excitement.The doctor quickly took his stethoscope and followed Margaret Ban hurriedly to Mr. Ban's ward.By the time they got there, they saw that a cloudy mist had formed on the oxygen mask that was put over Mr. Ban's nose and mouth.''He has started breathing by himself...'' the doctor said with excitement.''Nurse!'' he barked anxiously.Margaret Ban's face lit up evidently.In the twinkle of an eye, the nurses arrived, and the team of medical practitioners started to treat Mr. Ban. Margaret Ban watched from outside the ward, hoping that the doc
Charles Ban did not enjoy how Laura AKA Ramian was being addressed by Barter, but he could not do anything about it, so he quickly walked out of the study, and headed outside, leaving Barter to handle Laura AKA Ramian first.A short while after Charles Ban went outside, there was a loud gunshot heard outside.Barter froze.Laura froze as well.The gunshot was so loud and close that Barter was sure that it happened on Mr. Ban's premises.''Move. Let's go. Let's get out!'' Marcus' voice could be heard loud and clear as he tried to escape after shooting Charles Ban.Barter hurried outside without giving Laura AKA Ramian a second thought.Charles Ban lay on the floor of the entrance of his brother's house in a pool of blood.''Charles!'' Barter exclaimed when he got outside and saw Charles Ban on the floor.He scanned the area, but the coast was clear already as if there were no people that just attacked and shot at someone seconds ago.While Barter was worriedly looking at Charles Ban, t
Greg Chase was pacing his office frantically.''Don!'' He echoed as soon as he saw Don Black step inside. Don Black's eyes were gleaming with anxiety.''Greg...'' Don Black said to Greg Chase and waited for him to start speaking.''I thought Ban was totally out?'' Greg Chase asked. ''Who is this new person? What's going on?'' Greg asked. ''Have you heard?'' Greg asked Don Black immediately.''Heard what?'' Don Black asked and stared at Greg with expectation. ''Charles Ban is dead...'' Greg Chase replied. Don Black paused. ''His enemies have finally caught up with him...'' Don Black muttered and took a seat tiredly, staring at Greg Chase the entire time he was at it. ''What enemies?'' Greg asked.''He had run away from the city five years ago, and suddenly returned. I don't know why he made that move. He opened fire on a lot of people and killed them. Powerful people had been after him for a long time, and in order to protect him, Ban sent him away...'' Don Black explained.Greg
''Er, doctor...'' Margaret Ban started to say awkwardly. ''You know my brother, right? And the nature of his business...'' she said, glancing at the doctor lightly. The doctor raised an eyebrow lightly. Of course, he knew Mr. Ban's nature of business, everyone in the city knew Mr. Ban and who he was.The doctor nodded. ''Well...the thing is that we are scared to take him back out to the public for everyone to see and hear that he is no longer ill, and is back to do business. The people and pressure that sent him here in the first place would not be happy to hear that, so, doctor, we have decided that we would announce to the media and everyone that he died...'' Margaret Ban said, and then she paused. The doctor was taken aback at first.Who loved to fake their death? That sort of thing always appeared like a jinx to anyone that tried to do it, so it was somewhat unpopular, however, Margaret Ban was asking for it on behalf of her brother.Weird. The doctor, after a brief silence,