Sandy stormed into the living room, her face flushed with frustration. "Mom, I can't believe you went ahead and printed the wedding cards without even waiting for me to give Ryan his reply! What were you thinking?"Her mother looked up, a calm but concerned expression on her face. "Sandy, I did it for your own good. You can't pass up on this opportunity to get back what we own.”Sandy shook her head, feeling a mix of anger and exasperation. "But what if i say no, Mom? What then? Now we have all these wedding cards and no wedding!"Her mother reached out and took Sandy's hands in hers. "I understand, sweetheart. But I believe in you, and I know you won't say no, we are already miserable as it is. I just wanted to show my support for you and let you know that I'm here for you no matter what."Sandy took a deep breath, her anger subsiding as she looked into her mother's eyes. “Support, you call this support no mum you're pushing me to hell. Her mother nodded, understanding why Sandy wa
As Richard entered the police station, the bustling atmosphere immediately caught his attention. People were coming and going, and the air was filled with the sound of ringing phones and urgent conversations. He made his way inside to the desk officer, carefully holding onto the file he had obtained from Dexter.Suddenly, a man dressed in black bumped into him, causing Richard to stumble and nearly drop the file. "Hey, watch it!" he exclaimed, but the man simply muttered a quick apology and hurriedly made his way out of the station. Richard couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off, but he brushed it aside and continued on his way.Approaching the front desk, Richard caught the attention of one of the officers on duty. "Excuse me," he said, "I need to speak with the chief of police. It's urgent." The officer nodded and picked up the phone to make a call. After a brief exchange, he gestured for Richard to follow him, leading him towards the chief's office.As they walked, R
Priscilla sat across from her daughter, Sandy, in the elegant sitting room. The room was adorned with antique furniture and delicate lace curtains that billowed gently in the soft breeze. Priscilla's eyes bore a determined glint as she broached the topic that had been weighing heavily on her mind."Sandy, I've been giving it a lot of thought, and I believe it's time for us to take action," Priscilla said, her voice tinged with urgency.Sandy regarded her mother with a mix of apprehension and curiosity. "Action? What do you mean, Mother?"Priscilla took a deep breath, steeling herself for the conversation ahead. "I'm talking about your marriage, dear. It's time you made your decision sandy.”Sandy's eyes widened in surprise. "But Mother, why now? We've been perfectly content as we are."Priscilla fixed her daughter with a steady gaze. "Sandy, you know as well as I do that this is about more than just a piece of paper. The Wayne family name is at stake here. We need to protect our legac
Dexter's phone buzzed incessantly, rousing him from a fitful sleep. He groggily reached for it, squinting at the screen to see a flurry of missed calls and urgent messages. An incoming call, he picked it up. It was a call from the chief of police. Rubbing his eyes, he realized the gravity of the situation and immediately dialed Richard."Richard, something's up. We need to meet at the police station right away," Dexter said, his voice urgent.Richard's groggy voice crackled through the phone. "I'm on my way. I'll meet you there."Dexter hastily dressed and made his way to his car, his mind racing with a mix of anxiety. As he pulled out of the driveway, the early morning light cast long shadows across the quiet street, adding an eerie sense of urgency to the situation.Arriving at the police station, Dexter was met by Richard, who wore a similarly grave expression. They walked in tandem to the chief's office, where they were ushered in without delay.The chief sat behind his desk, his
As the news of Ryan's death spread through the Malibu district, a somber mood settled over the community. The sun hung low in the sky as people made their way to the burial ground, their faces etched with grief and disbelief.Sandy sat in shock, her mind reeling with the sudden loss of Ryan. She glanced at her mother, a tumult of emotions churning within her. A part of her couldn't shake the feeling that her mother was somehow responsible for Ryan's death. She struggled to contain her emotions, finding solace in the comforting presence of those around her.Priscilla, on the other hand, sat in a secluded corner, her eyes glistening with tears. To the outside world, her grief seemed genuine, but her thoughts were consumed by a different kind of calculation. With Ryan out of the picture and now deceased, she saw an opportunity to secure her hold on the properties he had in his possession.Amidst the heavy atmosphere, hushed conversations and sorrowful whispers filled the air as people gr
As James sat in his office, his phone rang, and he picked it up with a sense of anticipation. The voice on the other end briefed him on the smooth progress of the investigation into the plane crash. However, as the call ended, a wave of anger swept over him. He slammed the phone down on his desk, shattering it into pieces.Frustration and unease gnawed at him as he contemplated the situation. He knew that as the sole remaining child of late Master Richmond, he would inevitably be drawn into the investigations. His mind raced with thoughts of the potential consequences and the impact it could have on his family's reputation.In a fit of rage, he stood up and shouted, his voice echoing through the room. With a swift motion, he swept a flower vase off the nearby table, sending it crashing to the floor. The sound of breaking glass filled the air as shards scattered across the room, mirroring the shattered state of his composure.Seething with frustration and u
Ivy entered Dexter's office, her expression tense with urgency. She quickly scanned the room, her eyes locking onto James and Richard engaged in a serious discussion."Dexter, I've just received an update from my friends at NIS concerning Richmond Machines," Ivy announced, her voice filled with concern. "It's really true. There was a clash between Richmond Machines and Crane Machines over the F-X plan project. And now, the NIS is coming in to seize some papers."Dexter furrowed his brow, absorbing the gravity of Ivy's words. "This is worse than I thought," he muttered, his mind already racing with potential implications. "We need to act quickly."Richard, nodded in agreement. "We should inform the staff to cooperate with the NIS and provide any assistance necessary," he suggested, his tone reflecting the seriousness of the situation.Dexter nodded decisively. "Yes, Richard. Please make sure that all our employees are aware of the situation and und
Dexter sat at the head of the conference room table, his mind still preoccupied with the events from the previous day. As the other executive members took their seats, he did his best to focus on the task at hand – strategizing for the future of the company."Good morning, everyone," Dexter began, trying to project an air of calm and confidence. "I appreciate you all being here today. As we all know, we've faced some challenges in the past weeks, but I believe we can navigate through them and come out stronger."The other executives nodded in agreement, and one of them, Sarah, spoke up. "We need to address the issues with accuracy and ensure that our investments are secure. We can't afford any more setbacks.""I completely agree," Dexter replied. "We need to be vigilant and make sure that our investment strategies are sound and well-managed."Another member, James, chimed in, "I think we should also consider diversifying our portfolio and explorin
Dexter and the police officers arrived at the abandoned factory where James was holding Sonia, Richard, and Ivy hostage. The officers closed in, weapons drawn, shouting commands for James to stop and surrender. But James had already made up his mind."I'll blow up this whole place, and we'll all die together," he threatened, clutching the remote control tightly, his eyes wild with determination.Katherine, recognizing the seriousness of James's threat and the extent to which he was willing to go for his revenge, stepped out from the midst of the police officers. With a determined look, she made her way into the factory, hoping to defuse the situation before it was too late."Mother, where do you think you are going?" Dexter asked, his voice filled with surprise and concern as he saw his mother stepping into danger with her eyes wide open."It's time to end this," Katherine replied, a short-lived smile tugging at the corners of her lips.Dexter tried to move closer, intent on stopping
“Today, I'll have my full revenge. Today I'll end it once and for all,” James muttered, his eyes burning with anger as he opened the small briefcase he was holding. Mr. Blaq stood beside him wondering what he was doing as that wasn't part of the initial plan. Several other men were in the room, each holding a gun, their faces set with grim determination. “What are you doing?” Richard asked, his voice trembling as he caught sight of the item in the briefcase, which looked alarmingly like a bomb. “I’m about to send you all to the devil,” James scoffed, his tone dripping with malicious disdain. Richard’s eyes widened in fear. “You’re insane! You can’t do this!” James chuckled darkly. “Oh, but I can. And I will. It’s time for the Richmond empire to fall, and you’re just collateral damage.” Mr. Blaq shifted uneasily, glancing at the other men. Despite his loyalty to James and the Rogue's Secret Coalition, he hadn’t signed up for mass murder. “James, are you sure about this? The
Raphael and Priscilla finally faced trial and the court found both of them guilty of all the crimes they were accused of. Raphael got a jail term of twenty years while Priscilla got a life time imprisonment sentence. Dexter couldn't hide how sorry he felt for them seeing how pathetic both of them eventually ended. But there was nothing he could do about it. They've broken so many laws and it was just right that the two of them face the consequences of their actions. It was the day before the U.S presidential elections and in every part of the country, one could notice the euphoria in the atmosphere over the forthcoming elections which was marked by a palpable sense of anticipation and tension. Across the country, campaign offices buzzed with activity as volunteers made last-minute phone calls and knocked on doors, urging every potential voter to cast their ballot. Television screens in homes, bars, and restaurants displayed a constant stream of political advertisements, pundit ana
"Raphael and Priscilla are finally behind bars,” Julio said as he addressed members of the Rogue Secret Coalition. “All along they thought they were masters of the game not knowing that they were not even players in the first place,” James scoffed, his voice dripping with utter disdain.There was an unusual silence that fell upon them in the room as if someone had walked in but it was quickly interrupted by president Lee Chan's crackling voice.“There's no need basking in an already won victory. Raphael and Priscilla Wayne were just pawns in this game right from the very beginning. They've served their purpose and it's time to look into the bigger picture,”Julio's respect for Lee Chan had always been massive seeing how much he reasoned like himself. If there was something he liked about Lee Chan, it was the fact that his hunger for power was like a vampire thirsty for blood.“That's right. It's time to hit the big target and that's Dexter Richmond himself.” Julio said, his eyes meet
The news of James' escape spread like wildfire throughout the entire region. Dexter had issued strict instructions to the chief, emphasizing the need to leave no stone unturned in ensuring James was apprehended and brought to justice. When Raphael and Priscilla learned of James' escape and subsequent disappearance, they couldn't shake the feeling that the boss had orchestrated his escape. It dawned on them that they had been mere pawns in a much larger game, manipulated by the boss all along. As the days passed, Sandy was finally laid to rest in a somber ceremony attended by those who loved her. The atmosphere was heavy with grief and reflection. Standing by her graveside, Raphael and Priscilla shared a moment of quiet contemplation. The weight of recent events and the realization of their manipulation by the boss had taken a toll on them. In the wake of Sandy's funeral, Raphael and Priscilla made a momentous decision. They resolved to end their long-standing feud with Dexter. The
This isn't good,” Katherine's forehead creased slightly conveying a sense of unease. They had left the mourning room as soon as they heard that James had escaped. That wasn't part of the plan. With James already out of the picture, it was left with Julio and Mr Blaq but now that James had escaped, they could smell trouble brewing already. “So what do we do now?” Dexter asked, seeing that there was really not much he could bring himself to think about regarding everything that was happening. “We'll have to be vigilant. If James had failed in his first attempt to kill you, he'll come again and this time, he won't spare you.” Katherine revealed, her hands clasped, with a palpable sense of nervous energy underlying her demeanor. Dexter could understand what his mother was saying but in the midst of it all, he still wanted to know why his mother and Ivy's mother had a rough conversation earlier. The fact that the two of them would become inlaws soon was a matter of concern to him. He
Katherine and Dexter entered into the room to see every mourning. He approached Priscilla with his own bouquet of flower offering his sympathy to her.Katherine too offered her sympathy causing everyone except Stephanie to wonder who she was and why she was with Dexter.“Katherine!” Stephanie exclaimed, upon recognizing her as Dexter's mother and her once upon a time friend.“You know her?” Ivy inquired, her curiosity piqued.“Yes dear. That's Dexter's biological mother.” Stephanie replied, causing Ivy's mouth to open wide in awe as she had never expected it. From his conversation with Dexter back when they newly started dating, he had told her that his mother was probably dead having been left and abandoned at an orphanage as a baby.“What's she doing here? And did Dexter get to find her?” Stephanie muttered to herself.Dexter noticed Ivy's presence and walked up to her. He felt bad that he had not shown himself to her ever since he got out of the burning warehouse alive.“Ivy….” He
“Cliches, like the darkest hour, are just before dawn. Priscilla was still finding it difficult to recover from the death of Sandy. She stayed in her room all day refusing to eat and not wanting to talk to anybody. She felt like her world had ended now that Sandy was no more. The armed forces and the police took up the matter to find who actually attempted to kill Dexter that night. With all of Dexter's enemies out of the way, the investigation narrowed down to two possible individuals - Julio Jones and Mr Blaq. “You idiot! How did you manage to miss him?” The air crackled with Julio's voice, rising with frustration and indignation at the young man whom he had asked to finish off Dexter once and for all.He had laid down specific instructions and wasn't expecting anything to go wrong. “It's the lady who stepped in. I already had a clear shot but she immediately stepped in.” The young man replied, his fist clenched and his tone assertive.The young man was one of the best assassins
The ambulance arrived blaring it's siren with the paramedics rushing out to convey Sandy in a stretcher while the police took James, Jack and Alex away.Dexter and Lacey went with the team of paramedics to the hospital. As the ambulance took off that night, Dexter couldn't help it but to pray silently in his heart that nothing bad should happen to Sandy.“Please hurry up,” Dexter's cry echoed through the van, his cloth stained with blood. His fear kept increasing as he watched Sandy's life slowly fade away.“Don't die, Sandy,” His voice trembled as tears began to flow of their own accord.He had never expected that Sandy would do something like that for him, not after her betrayal when they were still married.The night seemed to be darker and quieter as the team of paramedics conveyed Sandy to the Emergency Room. Dexter's heart raced with different thoughts.“Who was it that could have made an attempt on his life?” He thought.It wasn't long after that Priscilla and Raphael arrived a