Richard woke up that morning feeling hazy and weak. He felt something wasn't right. His senses, dulled by a thick fog of confusion as he shuffled through the dimly lit corridors of his home. His wife and child had been away to visit his mother in-law and he was the only one left in the house.He tried recalling the events that had happened the previous night, his thoughts clouded with the feeling that something had happened in the house while he was asleep the previous night but he couldn't quite put a finger on it.Getting ready for work amidst his confusion, Richard trudged towards the bathroom, the promise of a rejuvenating shower beckoning him like a distant beacon of hope. With trembling hands, he twisted the faucet, the rush of cold water cascading over his weary frame in a torrential downpour.For a fleeting moment, the icy embrace of the shower offered respite from the suffocating grip of uncertainty, its relentless stream washing away the remnants of his disquietude. After h
"Hello, Prime Minister," James greeted as he held his mobile phone to his ear."Hello, Mr. Richmond," Prime Minister Raj Ranauk replied. "So, did your son agree to marry my daughter?" he inquired."Yes, Prime Minister. The marriage between Alex and Mirai will proceed as planned," James confirmed."I hope it won't end up like it did with your nephew Dexter," Prime Minister Raj Ranauk remarked, referencing the previous incident involving Dexter and Richard in India."Not at all, Prime Minister. You have my word. This marriage is happening for sure this time around. First thing tomorrow, Alex and I will be coming to India to perform the marriage rites," James assured him."Alright, Mr Richmond. I'll be expecting you and your son." Prime minister Raj Ranauk said before dropping the call.The following day, James and Alex arrived at the airport bright and early, ready to catch the first flight to India. The marriage between Alex and Mira was at the Prime Minister's request before he became
"I heard you're meeting with Mr Chong Wei." Sonia began."Yes, I am," Dexter replied. "Is something wrong?" He inquired further."Yes Dexter. This is not the first time Mr Chong Wei is seeking partnership with Richmond's. He's not a trust worthy businessman." Sonia replied."What do you mean?" Dexter probed. He knew Sonia wasn't the type who'd just accuse a person without concrete evidence."Here. Go through it," Sonia replied handing him some documents."What's this?" Dexter asked furrowing his brow."Just go through it Dexter and you'll find out." Sonia replied.Dexter opened the documents, the revelations contained in it, leaving him in total surprise."You mean his real name isn't Chong Wei?" Dexter asked surprised."That's what the document says. His real name is Xian Lee. He's one of the few persons who was part of a secret council known as the RSC." Sonia explained."Oh! The RSC, I know about it. It was part of the information that was revealed in the D-VEX drive." Dexter state
After the first hearing of Beautrice's death in the court, Richard found himself in a tight spot. The evidence stacked against him were so convincing, pointing to him as the murderer, especially with his fingerprints discovered on the dagger which was used to carry out the cold blooded murder. He couldn't wrap his head around how they got there.His lawyer, sensing the gravity of the situation, probed, "Is there anything, Richard, anything at all that might shed light on your innocence? Any detail, no matter how small?"Richard shook his head in frustration, "I wish I knew. But that morning, when the police showed up, it was like waking up in a fog. Something felt off, but I couldn't put my finger on it. I really wish I could remember but I can't."His lawyer furrowed his brow, contemplating Richard's words. It was a puzzle they needed to solve, and time was running out. The second hearing had been scheduled to take place the following week and if they don't get enough evidence to prov
Dexter couldn't attend Richard's first hearing in court. He had gone to the hospital with Ivy on an appointment with her physiotherapist. She was gradually recovering and Dexter was glad to know that she'll be back to her old self in no time. His only fear was if she'd ever recall what had led to her kidnapping and those who were responsible.Stephanie was glad to see the support that Dexter was offering her daughter. She felt bad that she had said a lot of hurtful words to Dexter during the time that Ivy was in the hospital."I'm really sorry for all the hurtful words I said to you at the hospital," Stephanie apologized."It's fine miss Stannins. I hold no grudge. I just want you to know that I care about as much as you do if not even more." Dexter assured her with a warm smile.After spending a few more hours with Ivy, who was still struggling to recognise him as her fiance, he returned to the office. He had a meeting with the board of directors and after that, he still had to meet
Franklin hailed a cab to meet up with Dexter. Dexter had just finished speaking with the chief on the phone, who had informed him about the possibility of Sarah being involved in Beautrice's death."You called for me," Franklin said, stepping into Dexter's office."Yes, Franklin. Why are you doing this? Why are you making Richard suffer?" Dexter inquired, his expression grave."What do you mean? How am I making Richard suffer?" Franklin questioned, confusion evident in his voice."Why was Richard suddenly the prime suspect in Beautrice's death?" Dexter pressed."Because his fingerprints were found all over the dagger that was used in the murder," Franklin replied, his tone defensive."But it's possible for there to be multiple fingerprints on a weapon. Why were you so quick to pin it on Richard?" Dexter probed further, suspicion creeping into his voice.Franklin wasn't prepared to offer any explanations. The safety of his wife and son was still at stake, with their abductors promising
Franklin tried to stop Jack from pulling the trigger but Jack was adamant. He knew he had to protect Alex by all means and the only way to do that was to make sure that Flynn doesn't get to leave the laboratory.Flynn dared him to pull the trigger if he was really not a coward."You should have known better than to get involved in matters that don't concern you. I hope Dexter is able to save you," Jack said his eyes burning with anger."I don't need Dexter to save me. And even if I don't get to make it out of here alive, I'll be glad because I know that the real murderer of Beautrice has been found.Franklin was surprised to see the level of loyalty that Flynn had for Dexter. It was unlike anything he had ever seen before.He wished he was half the man who Flynn was and could not be easily be swayed but the life of his wife and son were at stake and that was the only way he knew he could get to save them.-----Sonia had finished with her work. She decided to pick her phone and call F
One of the police officers came out with the tape recording that Flynn had installed without Jack's and Franklin's knowledge."We found this," the officer said handing over the small device to the chief. The chief pressed a button and the recorded conversation that took place the whole time that Flynn was in the laboratory played to his hearing."Hey, Dexter, there's something I want you to listen to," the chief called out to him. All efforts to speak with Sonia had proved futile as she wasn't ready to listen to him. He had to go to the chief to hear what it was that he wanted him to hear.The chief played the recording and as Dexter listened, a feeling of guilt washed over him. He couldn't believe Flynn had gone to such extent to prove Richard's innocence. The voice recording was enough evidence to prove that Richard wasn't the one who killed Beautrice."Now we know who killed Beautrice," the chief remarked as the recording came to an end."Yes we do," Dexter replied. The screeching