John paused for a moment, the weight of the situation pressing down on him, before he responded."Well, I have a trusted contact in the Department of Motor Vehicles," John began, his tone resolute. "I'll send him the details of the plate number, and I believe from there, we'll be able to make some progress. At the very least, we'll have a clearer picture of who we're up against."Miss B nodded slowly, her mind racing with the possibilities. "But can we really trust this person? After everything we've been through, I'm not sure I trust anyone anymore," she admitted, her voice tinged with a hint of doubt.John shook his head. "I wouldn't call him a friend, but he's a trusted acquaintance. I have complete faith in him, and that's why I'm involving him in this. Besides, he'll only be helping me find the owner of the car; he won't have any other details. It's just a discreet movement," he reassured her, his tone firm.As he spoke, John shifted to a more comfortable position beside his bed,
After waiting for the right moment to leave, John finally found it when Stephanie had a board meeting with some investors, and he knew his absence wouldn’t be noticed. He left the company and headed straight for “Drive all,” which wasn’t too far away.As John sat in the cab to “Drive all,” he tried to piece together the puzzle of who the hoodie man was and what he was planning with Jeffrey and Stephanie. A myriad of thoughts swirled and roamed his mind as he stared out the window of the car with a furrowed brow.Upon arriving at “Drive all,” John briskly walked, his black suit clinging to him, leaving a distinctive mark with each step he took. He finally halted at the receptionist’s desk.“Good day,” John greeted with a feigned smile, though his mind was far from at ease.He subtly glanced around the lobby, taking in the scent of polished wood and the distant murmur of voices, trying to gauge the atmosphere of the place. He could feel the tension building in his chest, like a weight p
John’s heart pounded as he strained to peer through the scorching sun, his eyes searching desperately for any sign of movement. A flicker of motion caught his attention, and he squinted, focusing on a figure seated in a car a short distance away. His breath caught in his throat as he recognized the silhouette: it was Jeffrey.The realization sent a jolt of adrenaline coursing through John’s veins, his heart racing with a mixture of apprehension and determination. Without a second thought, he hastily exited the cab, his mind buzzing with questions. Who was Jeffrey meeting? What was he doing here? John needed answers, and he was determined to find them.Stepping onto the sidewalk, the hot sunny air enveloped him, awakening his senses. The distant sounds of traffic, the crisp scent of dew on the grass, the gentle warmth of the rising sun – all served to intensify the tension in the air.With quickened steps, John made his way towards Jeffrey’s car, his mind buzzing with a mix of anxiety
“Are you thinking what I am thinking?” Miss B asked John, her voice trembling slightly with a mix of anticipation and anxiety.John stood still for a moment, staring at the door of the CEO’s office. His mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, and his heart pounded in his chest. The new discovery left him both excited and uneasy. “I… I really do not want to hasten in my assumption,” he finally said, his voice barely above a whisper. He dug his fingers into his hair, tugging slightly as if the pressure might help him think more clearly.“The names correlate. Does it mean he is the one behind the workings of Stephanie and Jeffry? Is he the one assisting them?” Miss B bombarded John with questions, her eyes wide with a mixture of fear and hope.John began to pace in a half-circle, his movements tense and deliberate. He could feel the weight of the discovery pressing down on him, making it hard to breathe. The pieces of the puzzle were there, but fitting them together seemed almost impossible. H
John stood and watched as Jeffery and Stephanie got cozy together. He started to leave, but Stephanie had told him to stay back, saying she had something to discuss with him. He stood there, his heart sinking, as his ex-wife kissed his former best friend right in front of him without any remorse.Though he was used to the heartbreak, each time he thought about it, his heart always shattered anew, yet it always rebuilt his resolve even more. The emotional turmoil swirled within him, a mix of pain, anger, and determination.“I have to go now, babe. I have some clients to attend to,” Jeffery said with a smirk, winking at Stephanie. His arm was hooked around her waistline, their eyes locked in a moment of intimate connection.John could feel the raw betrayal gnawing at him, the sight of them together etched into his mind. The sound of their laughter, the way Stephanie leaned into Jeffery, all of it was a sensory assault that made his stomach churn. The room felt colder, the air heavier, a
John was stunned as he saw Brad seated in the sleek black car that had just parked right in front of him. The vehicle’s dark, polished exterior gleamed under the streetlights, casting an almost ominous glow.“It is time. Time for us to talk,” Brad said, exhaling a plume of cigarette smoke. His eyes locked intensely with John’s, conveying a mix of urgency and unspoken emotions.John, astounded and momentarily dumbfounded, hesitated but then opened the car door. He slid into the seat, feeling a mix of curiosity and apprehension.“So, what do you want to talk about?” John asked as soon as he settled into the plush leather seat behind Brad. His voice wavered slightly, betraying his uncertainty.The car’s interior was thick with the acrid smell of cigarette smoke, mingling with the faint scent of leather and the residual aroma of Brad’s expensive cologne. Brad, exuding an air of confidence, sat in the driver’s seat wearing an impeccably tailored black suit that complemented his stern demea
“What are you talking about? What do you mean?” John asked, his eyes lighting up with both surprise and interest. The flicker of the dim light reflected in his widened pupils, making the room feel even more secretive. The loud music from the outside echoed in his ears.Brad had moved John to a small room filled with shadows, a place where secrets were meant to be shared. It was just the two of them, no guards in sight.Brad stood there, staring directly at John with a drink in his hand, the glass catching the light and casting tiny reflections on the walls. “Exactly what you heard. I want to end Stephanie and I want you to join forces with me,” Brad repeated, his voice steady and his eyes displaying no signs of fear. The determination in his gaze was unwavering, almost hypnotic.John was tight-lipped for a moment, his mind racing as he processed what Brad had said. He didn’t know how to react or what to feel about Brad’s declaration, whether to be worried or intrigued. The weight of t
“No.”John came back to his crib and could not shake off his conversation with Brad. There was no way he would have said yes to aligning with Brad, not even in his dreams. He trusted no one at all in the underworld, and most especially, it wouldn’t be Brad he would start trusting.But one thing was sure, his guess that Stephanie was working with someone was confirmed, and his thoughts ran back to Gabriel Blake. He was now more intentional and reinvigorated in finding out who he was.“Do not dare say whatever we discussed here with anyone,” Brad had commanded him when he was about to leave.“Go order your workers,” John had coldly said before he left his presence. Brad was extremely angry, frowning, but he kept his anger in check and just clenched his fists while John walked away.John, while back at the mansion and in his room, crossed his legs and thought about things, most especially about figuring out more about Gabriel Blake before he slept off.The next morning, Stephanie sent so