Richard nodded, his expression mirroring the gravity of the situation. "I'll get him right away," he said, his voice tinged with urgency.Ivy stepped forward, her eyes meeting Dexter's with determination. "We can't let this escalate any further. We need to figure out who's behind this before it's too late," she said, her voice unwavering.Dexter nodded, his mind already racing with plans and possibilities. "We'll get to the bottom of this, no matter what it takes," he said, his tone resolute. "But first, we need to make sure everyone is safe."The tension in the room was palpable as they all realized the gravity of the situation. With the threat looming over them, they knew they had to act quickly and decisively to protect themselves and those they cared about.
As Dexter hurried to his car, his mind racing with thoughts of what lay ahead, he stopped in his tracks as he spotted Richard and Jack in the parking lot. "Richard, please come here," Dexter called out, reminding him of the urgent task he had assigned earlier. He quickly briefed Richard on where he was headed before turning to greet Jack, who snubbed him and walked towards the entrance of the office without a word.Shaking his head at Jack's dismissive attitude, Dexter entered his car and started the engine, driving off with a sense of urgency.Jack hurriedly excused himself from the office, Richard nodded and handed him his car keys without suspecting anything. Jack quickly made his way outside, with Richard following him from a distance, trying to remain inconspicuous. Dexter's heart pounded in his chest as he sat in his car, the weight of the mystery man's words hanging heavily in the air. He couldn't shake the feeling of unease as he tried to piece together the puzzle of who this enigmatic figure might be. Suddenly, the shrill ring of the burner phone shattered the silence, jolting Dexter back to the present. With a deep breath, he answered the call, the mystery man's voice cutting through the line, instructing him to come inside.Dexter's grip tightened on the phone as he ended the call, his mind racing with fear. He stepped out of his car, his movements deliberate and cautious as he made his way towards the flat door. The house was eerily quiet, adding to the sense of foreboding that hung in the air.As he approached the entrance, Dexter's senses were on high alert, every sound amplified in theHeir to the Richmond Empire Chapter 81: Who Are You?!
Dexter walked into the chief's office, still reeling from the events of the previous day. He had just finished giving his statement to the police concerning the accident of Thompson he witnessed, and now he needed to speak with the chief.As he entered the office, Dexter was surprised to see a man he didn't recognize sitting behind the desk. "Excuse me, sir," Dexter said tentatively, "I'm here to see the chief of police."The man behind the desk looked up and smiled. "That's me," he said. "I'm Chief Johnson. How can I help you?"Dexter's confusion was evident as he tried to process the information. "Chief Johnson? I'm sorry, but I don't think I've seen you in the office before. Are you new here?"The chief chuckled and leaned back in his chair. "No, I've been here for a few months now, I was transferred six months ago. But I understand your confusion. I've not really been in the office since my operation as I was hospitalized. And who might you be sir?”Dexter nodded, still trying to
James stood up from the chairman's seat, his expression was a mix of anger and forced smiles as Dexter approached. The tension in the room was palpable as Dexter exchanged greetings, his face set with determination.Dexter wasted no time getting down to business. "Why do you want to bring back the F-X plan?" he questioned the executives, his voice firm and unwavering. "Lives were lost because of this plan."Before anyone could respond, James, Dexter's uncle, interrupted with a stern tone. "Dexter, you should not involve the past in the present. We are here to discuss the future of the company, not dwell on what has already happened."Dexter's jaw clenched, but he maintained his composure. "The past is relevant when it comes to making decisions that could impact lives," he retorted, his voice tinged with frustration.The executives shifted uncomfortably in their seats, exchanging nervous glances. The room was filled with an uneasy silence as the weight of Dexter's words hung in the air
As they entered Dexter's office, Dexter swiftly joined the two recordings on a flash drive and handed it to Richard. "I need you to give this to the chief of police," Dexter said with a serious tone.Confused, Richard asked, "But why? The police closed the case, didn't they?"Dexter hesitated before responding, "There's been a development. I just found out today that someone has been impersonating the chief of police. It's imperative that the real chief sees this."Richard's eyes widened in shock as he processed the information. "Wait, so you're saying all the information we've been giving has been going to the wrong person?" he exclaimed.Dexter nodded gravely. "Yes, it seems that way. We need to rectify this immediately."Richard realized that all the reports and evidence they had gathered concerning Dexter's case may not have been properly reviewed. The gravity of the situation began to sink in as they discussed their next steps.Dexter sat at his desk, deep in thought as he proces
Dexter was about to reply, but his phone rang, cutting him off mid-sentence. He pulled out his phone and glanced at the caller ID. It was from a private number, but as he looked closer, he realized it was from the prime minister. With a sense of urgency, he picked up the call, excusing himself from Ivy for a moment."Hello, this is Dexter, who am I speaking with?" he greeted, his voice polite and professional."Hello, Dexter. This is Prime Minister Raj Raunak. I hope I'm not catching you at a bad time," the prime minister's voice came through the phone, smooth and authoritative.Dexter reciprocated the greeting and exchanged pleasantries with the price minister. After a moment, he couldn't help but ask, "Prime Minister, to what do I owe the honor of this call?"The prime minister hesitated for a moment before replying, "I would like to extend an invitation for you to visit me at the government house."Dexter chuckled lightly in disbelief. "A visit? Prime Minister, this is quite unexpe
As they continued their conversation, the ambiance of the restaurant enveloped them. The soft glow of the candlelight illuminated their faces, casting a warm and intimate atmosphere around them. The clinking of cutlery and the murmurs of other diners provided a gentle background soundtrack to their heartfelt exchange. Despite the weight of the topic at hand, there was a sense of calm and understanding between Ivy and Dexter.After the meal, Dexter paid up the bills and the walked outside leaving the restaurant, Ivy and Dexter walked hand in hand to his car. Dexter turned to Ivy and asked“Ivy, I was thinking, more like wondering, would you like to go with me to my place, so we could spend quality time together?”Ivy looks at him, her face turning a lighter shade of red. She contemplates then asks Dexter, “So, what would we do at your place, still discuss work because that's all we ever do!” She laughs as she talks.“Guilty as charged, but we won't babe; I promise” Dexter said holding
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