“Hi, Mr. John,” DD Patel greeted him with a smile as he entered.DD Patel was in her mid-fifties, dressed in a corporate black suit that accentuated her commanding presence. Her dark hair cascaded over her shoulders, adding a touch of elegance to her professional demeanor. The office itself was a testament to luxury and power, with tasteful decor, rich wooden furniture, and an expansive view of the city skyline.“Good day, Patel,” John greeted, trying to match her poise.He had met Patel at a conference once, but at the time, she wasn’t on his level. That was a long time ago. The other time was when he tried to book an exclusive dinner night with Stephanie during the second year of their marriage. That memory was bittersweet now, a stark contrast to his current reality.“It’s been a while,” she said after shaking hands with John, her smile warm but guarded.“Yes,” John confirmed and sat down. “I need your help,” he went straight to the point, not wanting to waste time with pleasantri
John's brows lifted, forming a questioning arc above his eyes as he leaned in slightly, his gaze fixated on DD Patel. "Can you lend me a hand with something else?" he inquired, his voice a mixture of hope and uncertainty.Curiosity tinged DD Patel's expression as she awaited his request, her features betraying her eagerness to uncover his intentions.A moment stretched between them, pregnant with anticipation, as John pondered his words, searching for the right way to broach the subject."Before I delve into it, I need to ask: do they have a designated space they frequent?" John's tone was cautious, his hands coming together in a silent plea for understanding.DD Patel shook her head slowly, her lips forming a regretful line. "No, they don't confine themselves to a single room," she responded, her voice tinged with a hint of disappointment. "And as for installing a camera, I'm afraid that's out of the question. I'm willing to assist in any other way, but that request crosses a boundar
“Please, can you get out of the way?” Stephanie supposedly said to John.John blinked his eyes, still in shock, his heart racing so fast it felt like it might burst out of his chest. He couldn’t believe what he was seeing—Stephanie was right in front of him. His mind was whirling. Her presence seemed to pull him back to a time he had tried so hard to forget.But as he opened his eyes again, after blinking rapidly to clear his vision, he realized and discovered that in fact, it wasn’t Stephanie standing in front of him. His heart plummeted from its frantic pace to a confused stutter. It wasn’t Stephanie.He frowned, a deep line of confusion marring his forehead.“Excuse me,” the lady in front of him said, frowning right back at him. Her tone was sharp, pulling him out of his reverie.She was tall, with long, dark hair cascading over her shoulders, and had no similarities with Stephanie. John wondered why he had seen her as Stephanie earlier. Was his mind playing tricks on him? He could
John returned home, his footsteps echoing through the silent hallways as he roamed from room to room. He tried reaching Miss B repeatedly, but she wasn’t answering his calls. To make matters worse, Stephanie hadn’t returned home yet, even though the evening had already settled in, casting long shadows and a sense of foreboding over the house.John’s restlessness grew with each passing minute. A gnawing feeling of dread gnawed at him, making him uneasy about everything that was happening. After what felt like an eternity, Stephanie finally called him back and asked him to come over.With his heart pounding and mind racing, John made his way to her building. His thoughts were a tangled mess of anxiety and suspicion. Had Stephanie discovered his secret affiliation with Miss B? What was going on? The questions swirled in his head, refusing to settle. Even before he left his room, he tried calling Miss B one more time, but there was no answer. He desperately wanted to know what was happe
John managed to get himself to the Fatoki Resort. It had taken him some careful planning before he left the mansion, ensuring he wouldn’t arouse suspicion. He had tried to reach out to Miss B to update her on the present happenings, but she hadn’t picked up any of his calls. This worried John immensely; the weight of the unknown hung heavy on his shoulders, growing more burdensome with each unanswered ring.The situation became even more distressing because John didn’t have the number of anyone who worked with Miss B. He stood at the entrance of the resort, his heart pounding as he made one final attempt to call Miss B. When she still didn’t answer, he sighed deeply and decided to enter the resort.As he stepped inside, the first thing John noticed was Jeffery’s car parked in the lot. Relief and anxiety washed over him simultaneously. The presence of Jeffery’s car confirmed that he was indeed at the right place, but it also meant Jeffery was nearby. John’s senses heightened; every
John camped behind the door, his breath shallow and uneven, watching in shock. The sight before him was beyond his wildest imaginings, each second etching a deeper groove of trauma into his mind. Gabriel Blake stood naked as well as Jeffery was. A bottle of red wine dangled from his hand, a stark contrast against the dim light of the room. As he tipped the bottle, crimson liquid cascaded onto Jeffery’s already wet body. It took John a moment to realize—it wasn’t blood, it was wine he had seen on the floor.“Baby,” Gabriel’s voice was a silky murmur, dripping with sweetness as he poured more wine onto Jeffery’s body. The wine traced rivulets over Jeffery’s skin, glistening like dark rubies. Gabriel’s arousal was evident, his erection standing proudly, adding an obscene layer to the already twisted happenings.John’s eyes narrowed, his mind scrambling to piece together the chaotic fragments of the scene before him. He squinted, struggling to comprehend. Was this some sort of ritual?
John quickly dropped to the floor, collapsing close to it, shock and surprise etched deeply on his face as he gawked at Miss B. He didn’t want to believe what his eyes were showing him. “Elizabeth!” John called out, tapping on Miss B with a mixture of tension and desperation. His eyes were flashing with nervousness and anxiety, his heart ticking wildly in his chest. The room seemed to be alive with the hurricane of emotions spreading out from John. Despair, hope, and fear all mingled in the air. The walls seemed to close in, amplifying every beat of his frantic heart. Finally, Miss B rolled her eyes open just as John had placed his trembling hand around her neck to check if her pulse was still there. “Elizabeth!” John’s eyes were wide with shock as Miss B’s eyes slowly fluttered open. His heart was beating so rapidly it felt like it might burst out of his chest, his hands gripping her body firmly as if afraid she might slip away. Miss B coughed, a dry and painful sound, her face co
“What is wrong? What is going on?” John drew nearer to Miss B, his voice tinged with deep concern.Tears welled up in Miss B’s eyes. She couldn’t speak; she could only shudder. John had never seen her in such a state. She was always the strong and stoic young woman. Seeing her in that state made his heart leap because whatever broke her that much was something truly serious.John placed his hand on Miss B’s upper arm. “Did Stephanie do anything to you? I heard she came to the office. What did she do?” he asked, his eyes fixed on Miss B’s teary face.She slowly shook her head. “Everything is just ruined. I am not fit to be a Smith,” she choked out, tears streaming down her cheeks. “I am a disappointment to my father and my family. I should have never been born.” Fresh, hot, steamy tears rolled down her face.“Don’t say that. Your father is proud of you. He trusts you and that’s why he placed you in charge of everything,” John said softly, using his thumbs to dab off the tears that roam