Jack stopped, turning to face Eric, who stood beside Jordan.“You can’t go like that when I am still dressed like this,” Eric said. “You would need to take off your shirt and use it to clean the floor. That way I will be satisfied.”Jack’s eyes widened in shock, “what.” He said with a low tone while shaking his head in disapproval.He glanced at Jordan, whose hands were folded below his chest; Jack wasn’t willing to do it. Eric unleashed his anger at him by grabbing his collar and yelling at him, Jack’s face was covered with Eric’s saliva.“You had better do it or you will have yourself to blame,” he said.The music stopped and people gathered around to witness what was happening between Eric Hilton and the low-life Jack.Elvis tossed back, grabbed a drink from the table and poured it on Jack from his head, the drink cascaded down his body.Jack felt a surge of frustration and anger welling up inside of him. “That is for disobeying my order. I want you to take it off, and wipe the me
The next day, Jack was still seated in his room. He felt bad after what happened the previous night. His name has been the topic of the day, and his picture has been used as a meme and has been posted in the school group.His video surfaced on the internet. Jack didn’t feel like going to school that day, but suddenly he heard a knock on his door. It was so hard that his door was shaking and almost fell.Jack and Harry exchanged glances at each other. “Who could that be,” Harry asked, checking his phone screen.Jack got up from the bed and strode towards the door, he swung it open. He was shocked by the faces he saw standing before him.Jesse Warren, Jordan Norman, the Hilton twins and the school security guards, as well as a few other students, came to witness the scene.“What are you doing here,” he asked.“Shut up, you thief. How dare you steal from me, you think someone wouldn’t see you. You lied, man; everyone saw you.” Jesse blurted out angrily.“What are you talking about,” Ja
He grabbed the picture, his eyes fixed on it. He looks at his senior butler confusedly, before shifting his eyes back to the picture.The face seemed familiar to him; she looked exactly like his first love, whom his parents were against him getting married to some years back.“Master, are you alright.” His senior butler asked, after seeing the expression on his face.He sighed deeply, and he got into the car; he instructed his driver to drive fast to the hospital. He needs to know how the young man got the picture of the love of his life.Jack blinked his eyes open, the sterile scent of a hospital room filling his senses. Confusion clouded his mind as he tried to piece together what happened.He shifted, wincing at the dull ache that pulsed through his body; his vision became clear as he found his grandmother seated beside his bed, with her face worried. Next to his grandmother was his aunt Veronica. He switched his gaze towards the sofa, where he found a man seated with his face fil
As they drove through the tree-line driveway, Jack had his eyes lingering around as he saw a vast estate stretched before him. He knew his father, who sat beside him, was wealthy, but seeing the mansion for the first time was something entirely new. The sprawling ground was immaculately maintained, with manicured gardens, sparkling fountains and sculptures adorning the landscape.The car screeched at the front entrance of the mansion, Jack drew a deep breath, trying to steady his nerves. The mansion itself was a towering edifice of marble and grass, with towering columns and ornate carvings. It was like something out of a fairytale, like a dream he was yet to wake from.“We have arrived, son. Welcome to your new home.” Mr. Harrison said softly.Jack looked at him as a small smile curved on his lips. He saw how the guards were lined up, and one of them parted the door open for both him and his father. Jack’s gaze moved to where his aunty Veronica and grandmother were.He felt underdre
He got up from his seat, pressed a button on his desk, and a large screen descended from the ceiling and positioned itself on the wall to their right. With a few clicks to the remote, the screen came to life, displaying a series of charts and graphs.Jack’s eyes shone in shock, darting his gaze from his father to the screen. Mr Harrison beams at his son. He handed his son a document on the desk; knowing Jack was the best in the department, his father believed he would understand what was written in the document.Jack opened it slowly as he skimmed through the pages, switching his gaze from the document to the screen.“We own a significant number of companies, both directly and through various holdings.” Mr. Harrison said, “Let me show you.” He began, and the first slide displayed the name. “Matrix Holdings,” which is the parent company under which all their business interests were consolidated.Jack’s eyes widened as he read the names of companies listed, he was surprised to see some
The well-dressed man isn’t moved by his words; he continues to berate the young girl; the girl happens to be Anna, Jack’s friend. “You clumsy idiot, Do you have any idea how much this suit cost,” he yelled at her.Anna was trembling, her eyes widened in fear, “ it was a mistake, I am sorry. Please, forgive me.” She begged with her face etched with worries and her voice quivering slightly.The man was about to raise his hand to slap her again when he noticed his hand was held tight. He tried to remove it but he couldn’t. Jack’s face was engrossed with rage and his eyes blazing like fire waiting to consume.“That’s enough, let her go,” he said in an authoritative tone.The crowd gasped in surprise; they exchanged glances at each other. Seeing a young man challenge someone who seems older than him, although Jack wasn’t properly dressed, unlike the other man who wore a well-designed suit from a well-known brand. The man looked at Jack from top to bottom and back to the top again. “Wh
Jack gave the man a cold glance and a small smile formed immediately by the side of his lips, “I would advise you to apologize to her, and not me apologizing to you,” Jack said with his voice dripping with confidence. Steven found Jack’s statement annoying, he felt Jack was insulting him. “How can I apologize to this thing here?” he says with his voice filled with contempt and disdain. Jack got angry and was about to grab the man by his collar when he remembered the crowd were watching him and he remembered what his grandmother taught him about respecting his elders. Jack inhales and exhales softly, letting air out of his mouth. “I will pay you $200,000, and if you dare lay your hand against her skin again. Then consider yourself a dead man.” Jack turned to call the cashier to come over, so he could make the payment. Anna’s heart squeezed in her chest, as she was engulfed with different thoughts. “Is Jack really serious about making payments? Where did he get the money from.” S
Jack exhaled “You must do it, I wouldn’t like to repeat myself. Do it now before…..” Steve didn’t allow Jack to finish his statement, he raised his voice. “Before what, I will do no such thing. How do you expect the manager of Novaland Restaurant to apologize to a common staff?”“Yes, you must apologize to her.” A deep voice spoke from the staircase behind. An elderly man with bald hair steps forward, with a serious demeanor.Everyone cleared a path for him, as he made his way towards the center. Anna saw her boss for the first time. The other staff were surprised to see the owner of the boutique. Mr. Nicolas Johnson.“Who are you and why are you here,” Steve asked.Nicolas Johnson had been watching the scene from the staircase and no one, not even his staff, noticed he was there.He turned towards Jack, ‘I am sorry for the inconvenience, and I will stand by you. This man is here.” He said, pointing at Steve. “ Must apologize to the lady.” His voice was deep and echoed through the h
Vivian frowned her face, all she needed was an explanation and not someone who would lie to her. “Stop acting like you don’t know what I am talking about. Did you do it?” She demanded, her voice smooth but firm.“I still don’t know what you are talking about, Darling. Make me understand,” “Did you send someone to poison Jack? Why?” her mind was boiling in inner rage and fury.“Where did you hear that from? Who told you, why would I do that.” Mr. Nelson said shaking his head.“Stop lying, Dad. I heard you clearly. It was you who paid the waitress and even killed her. Why would you do that? You want to kill your friend’s son.” Mr Nelson’s expression darkened, and he gritted his teeth. “Is that what you go about doing now, sneaking into people’s rooms to eavesdrop on their conversations.” He said without remorse. “Are you for real, Dad? Why would I do that.” She tried to explain but he interjected her.‘I thought you were smart, but no, ever since that boy came around, you have change
Chapter 54 Anna exhaled softly, her heart was breathing fast. “I followed him,” she said, using her eyes to signal him. “I saw him on his way here, and I knew I had seen him somewhere before, then I remembered it was at the boutique. My instinct pushed me to follow; I couldn’t stay back, and I trailed behind him throughout with his notice. I have been hiding for over an hour, I saw the lady who left the room earlier.” Jack’s eyes widened in disbelief, this was unreal. Kelvin, who also heard what she said, was shocked by the revelation. “How did I not notice someone was behind me.” He asked himself. “I am sorry, I didn’t mean to do it. But I was worried about you, Jack. You haven’t been coming to school, I asked everyone about you. I suspected something was wrong.” She said, her gaze facing downward in shame. “It’s fine, I am not angry. Thank you for caring about me.” He replied. “How is school, what’s happening?” he added. Anna nodded, “School is going as normal; we are having ou
She pretended she was there to see someone, then followed Kelvin without his knowledge. She watched him amble inside. Through the transparent glass, she could see someone inside, he lay on the bed with a lay seated beside him.“Could that be jack? What happened to him? Why is he here? Was he in an accident?” She asked herself in confusion.Anna was beginning to suspect that Jack has been involved in some mafia business or maybe he has joined some gang, because for some months he has been acting strange, and she noticed he has been looking different unlike him. Wearing different clothe, his phone and his behaviour everything about him has changed.But why would he not change when he is now the son of a billionaire, I guess there is a lot she doesn't know about Jack. Anna hid behind the wall watching everything that was going on inside. She finally saw the face of the person on the bed and without been told it her him.Meanwhile, inside the hospital room. Jack, lay on the bed. Listening
The room was shattered; he noticed a figure lying on the floor covered in blood, and her clothes torn, revealing her upper body.The scene before him made him speechless; his jaw tightened, and his face darkened. The guards behind stared at each other. “Call the cops.” Kelvin Wang instructed. Kelvin Wang stood outside the house with Detective Mathew, “What were you doing at the crime scene,” he asked.“I came to ask her about something; she was supposed to be at the office but didn't show up.” Detective Mathew stared at Kelvin Wang, he knew he was the senior butler of the Campbell, “you think she was involved in the poisoning of Jack Campbel” Kelvin Wang narrowed his gaze at the detective, his mind was preoccupied with several thoughts. He wondered who could have killed her. “Officer, I don't care what you think. But from the look of things, this woman knew something about the poisoning. Why would someone kill her if she knew nothing.” Kelvin Wang said with his voice brewing in
The receptionist was scared she stared at the men standing before her with. “Is there anything we can help you with?”Kelvin Wang eyes darkened and his gaze locked on her, “where is the manager?” He asked again not ready for any argument.She took the phone and murmurs into it, then turned to face Kelvin and his men. “The manager will be out in a minute.” She replied politely.Kelvin turned away from her, his gaze scanning around the lobby. The onlooker stared at him wondering what was going on. But to his men they knew better. He was analysing every corner and taking details. He didn't see the place as a hotel anymore but a crime scene.A minute later, Elliot Gideon stepped out. His kept a worrisome and crimson outlook when he gaze met with Kelvin Wang and the guards, the incident of jack had made him reckless, knowing he would be blamed for everything that happened.“Good evening, Mr. Kelvin Wang.” he said with his head tilted and his voice low but smooth.Kelvin nodded with his e
“What are you doing here?” he managed to spill as he tried to maintain his composure.Kelvin Wang clenched his fist, he rolled his eyes on Allen. Allen's mind was pounding fast, he felt his stomach churning. “Was he listening to my conversation? Why is he staring at me like that? If he heard me, I would be in trouble; what should I do? Did Hilda tell him anything?” After a moment, Kelvin Wang broke the silence between them. “Your father wants you to meet him in the car.” He informed with a deep Voice.Allen nodded as he walked past Kelvin, heading towards the entrance of the hospital. Where he met his father standing with his hands clasped behind his back, and Hilda stood beside him. He drew a deep breath, as he sauntered towards them. “What have you been doing?” Mr Harrison Campbell asked with a serious tone.He tried to suppress the fear that had engulfed him. His eyes lingered from Hilda to his father, “I was at the restroom, I was pressed, and I had to answer to nature.” He repl
The doctor leaned forward, his expression shifted slightly. “Mr Harrison, your son, Jack, was poisoned.” “Poisoned!!” He exclaimed in shock and disbelief.“Yes,” the doctor nodded, “We have managed to flush most of it out, but it was close, too close. I tried my best, but he is stable and I have assigned a nurse to look after him.”“Can you please tell me what happened and where you were at the time of the incident.” the doctor abruptly asked.Mr. Harrison sighed heavily as he began explaining to the doctor everything that happened and where the incident happened. The doctor nodded in understanding, as he listened intently.“It's a good thing he was brought here on time; it helped us catch the poison early. And he is young, so his body may recover fully, but there is a risk. We will do everything possible to prevent any lasting harm.”Mr Harrison's mind was clouded with questions, “Who could have done this and why?” He asked himself, he blamed himself for what happened, and he called
Mr. Harrison rose from his seat with a confused face; Allen paused, wondering what was wrong with Jack. “What’s going on, talk to me?” Mr. Harrison called out, with his voice etched with panic.Jack tried to utter a word, but a metallic taste filled his mouth. He coughed, and suddenly blood splashed across, staining the tablecloth with a dark red droplet. He felt a surge of panic within him when he realised something was wrong.Their minds raced when they noticed the stain; Mr. Harrison and Hilda exchanged worrisome glances at each other. Jack glanced at Allen, who was unmoved by what was happening to him. Jack knew he had been poisoned, but how? Was this a set-up? “Jack.” Mr. Harrison called with his heart filled with shock and fear. He rushed towards Jack’s side. Grabbing his shoulder to steady him, Jack faced downward as he continued coughing out blood.“Someone calls the ambulance; someone calls an ambulance.” Allen paused what he was doing and took his phone to call the ambul
Jack stepped out of the car and made his way towards the entrance, his step echoing slightly as he scanned the room. It felt strange, surreal even, to be there. His father’s invitation had come out of nowhere, something he never anticipated. He clenched his jaw at the thought of meeting his father’s children from his other family. The siblings he had heard about and never got to meet. Even though he felt a mix of resentment and disappointment, he had agreed to come, not coming with some kind of disrespect to his father; he also thought this was a chance to clear the hatred in his mind for them after what their mother did to him, to comfort some old, buried emotions.As he crossed the lobby, the hotel staff members approached him with a warm smile and his head bowed. “welcome. Young master, Jack. This way, please,” he said smoothly, gesturing towards the road to his right.Jack nodded, as he trailed behind her towards the private dinner room. The quiet elegance of the room added to t