Imagine borrowing money from your best friend and selling your car to buy a diamond ring for your wife on your wedding anniversary.John Beckham, once the big shot in Connecticut, now grappling with bankruptcy. In a twist of fate, his wife took the lead as a company president, turning their world upside down. Despite the financial storm, John, a thirty eight year old hottie, left a jewelry store with a nine-million-dollar diamond ring – a pricey symbol of love and a shot at keeping their upcoming anniversary special.Dressed in a sharp suit, John stopped a cab headed to BV Hotels and Suites. Alongside the struggle, Stephanie, his wife, stood by him. All he wanted to do was prove his love for her and appreciate her so he needed to book a room for their fifth anniversary. Clutching the ring, memories of their lavish wedding flooded back. This wasn't just about wealth; it was about preserving their connection in the face of life's twists and turns.“Good day. I’d like to make a suite re
John stood like a mannequin, unmoving, as he watched his wife rain insults on us without remorse. He couldn't move; tears streamed down his cheeks.“John, my friend,” Jeff came close, placing his hand on John's shoulder.Their eyes locked.“I’ve always known you to be a loving person, putting others' happiness before your own. What's changed? You should prioritize Steph's happiness. “You'll agree she's no longer in your league. Look at yourself; you resemble my clerk. You're a failure, my friend. Do you want to rub your failure and bad aura on Stephanie? Don’t you want her happy?” Jeff tapped John's shoulder sarcastically.John couldn't speak; his heart spoke a million words, but none escaped his mouth.“Jeff, you do this to me? After all we've been through,” John looked at Jeffery with bitterness.“I'm just trying to help you, my man. Taking care of the woman who was in your league, but not anymore. Stephanie is mine now. Imagine her at an event, called out as your husband; it would
"What are you talking about? How can James not be my son?" John questioned, narrowing his eyes.Suddenly, Stephanie smiled, but then she sighed. "You heard me correctly, John. I'm sorry to break this to you, but James is not your son," Stephanie explained.John's face went pale instantly. How could Courtney handle this? How could he handle the fact that the child he believed to be his son was not his at all? It was as though his world was spinning, grappling with the betrayal from the woman he trusted with his life."You must be joking. I'm sure you're saying this just so I won't take my son. But, Stephanie, I might have taken everything from you, but there's no way you'll make me leave here without my son. That's one thing I won't allow," John thundered, pointing a finger at Stephanie."Give me the document, Lucy," Stephanie turned to Lucy, who quickly pulled out a paper from her briefcase. "Take a look." Stephanie handed the paper to John.John hesitated before accepting it. "What i
John had no choice but to follow the police officer, even though he tried to explain that he had nothing to do with any theft. At the station, he was locked up and couldn't understand what was happening after he was forced to write a statement. He didn’t remember taking anything from that woman, so why was she making such accusations against him? Was his first intuition right for not wanting to help her at first? Nothing made sense then In the questioning room, there was a police officer and the old woman he had helped before. Her gaze at him was unsettling.“Officer, what’s happening? Why am I being arrested for something I didn’t do?” John quizzed with a troubled stare. “I swear, I have nothing to do with any theft!” John explained, frustration overwhelming him.“And to think I thought you were a good person. Turns out, you had an ulterior motive for helping me,” the old woman interjected. “Why did you have to steal from me? If you wanted me to spare you some change after helping
John couldn’t tear his eyes away from the stunning, elegant woman who gracefully entered the room. Her mere presence silenced everyone, as if she held an unspoken authority over them. Though she was quite young, probably twenty years of age."Good day, ma'am," Officer Jason greeted, his demeanor exuding respect. It was as though he already knew her or was told something about her by his colleague.The other officer, who had followed the woman into the room, leaned in to whisper something to him."Good day, officer," the woman replied, flanked by two guards—one clutching her handbag, the other standing at attention."How can we assist you, Miss B?" Officer Jason inquired.The woman's gaze shifted to John, who felt a bead of sweat trickle down his forehead, his nerves palpable. His gaze was no longer on her as his mind was too filled up with doubt, trouble and confusion. "I need someone," she stated, her cascading hair adding to her aura of spontaneity."Who, may I ask?" Officer Jason'
“Yes, you are rich,” Miss B said.John instantly knelt on the floor, his heart pounding rapidly, tears welling up in his eyes. He had lost everything, and he felt there was no reason to stay alive. Everything he had worked for, everything he had given his all for, was taken away from him in the twinkle of an eye.“Thank you so much,” John said, tears streaming down his face. Never again did he think he was going to have up to $1000 in his account. In fact he was about to end his life if not for the police that had arrested him.Miss B, on the other hand, couldn’t understand why John was so grateful for what rightfully belonged to him.“It’s fine. It’s your money. Please, can you just get up, Mr. John?” Miss B said, looking around as she quickly moved towards him.John stood up, heaving a heavy sigh.“We have a lot to discuss, Mr. John,” Miss B said, once again decorum was restored.“Like what?” John asked, his attention grasped. His body was still tense due to the overwhelming joy he
“Stephanie is not my wife. I do not have a wife,” John spat with his face instantly becoming red with anger, his words dripping with bitterness.Miss B maintained her composure as she stared at John, his face contorted with rage. It was evident that the mere mention of Stephanie’s name had ignited a storm of emotions within him, dredging up painful memories.“I’m sorry. I meant your ex-wife,” Miss B rephrased gently, offering a slight, sympathetic smile.“What about her? What does she have to do with you and me?” John asked through gritted teeth, his eyes narrowed down at Miss B.“Unfortunately, quite a lot,” Miss B shrugged, her tone tinged with resignation as she leaned back in her chair, avoiding John’s intense gaze.She reached for a bottle of water, taking a long sip as John processed her words, his anger simmering beneath the surface. His mind traveling far and near thinking of what connection he still had with Stephanie.“What do you mean by ‘a lot’?” John demanded, his sights
"Co-owner? I'm certain you're mistaken," Modelisa suggested, rolling her eyes at the manager.The manager, already appearing worried with his face flushed with rage, glanced at John, hoping he wouldn't lose his job.John coughed and shook his head slightly, signaling to the manager not to reveal that information yet."You mean this poor excuse for an owner of this place? This jerk can't even manage his own life," Modelisa laughed loudly with her friends.A crowd began to gather, drawn by the unfolding scene, murmuring amongst themselves."What's happening here?""Did he steal something?"Passersby whispered various thoughts as they stared at John, who appeared disheveled.After deciphering John's signal, the manager nodded subtly and changed his demeanor. "Everyone should be treated equally, and that's our motto in this store. No one is seen as less than another. We view each person who walks in here as a co-owner of this store because, without all of you, there would be no B-prime st
“I still can’t believe we’ve finally gotten rid of Stephanie and all the drama she brought into our lives,” Miss B said, her voice laced with a mixture of relief and lingering disbelief. She was seated opposite John, her eyes scanning his face for any signs of the tumultuous emotions that had plagued them both in the recent past. The weight of the ordeal they had endured was still fresh, but so was the sweet taste of victory.John’s lips curled into a smirk, a subtle but telling expression that spoke volumes of the satisfaction brewing within him. The long, arduous battle that had consumed their lives had finally reached its conclusion. Stephanie, Jeffrey, and their cohorts, who had once loomed large over their lives like dark, ominous clouds, were now nothing more than a distant, fading memory. However, beneath the surface of his triumphant exterior, John couldn’t shake the shadow of sorrow that lingered in his heart, a sorrow born from the irreplaceable loss of his son, James, in
"It's not fair you know " Carl smirked as he advanced into the Training chamber. Seeing him disgusted me and also scared my ass out. He stopped abruptly where I stood and gosh, I felt like he really had an ulterior motive." Sorry Carl, we just needed to sweat a little before you arrive" Brad apologies smiling and Carl as well was smiling." No eish man, at least i am here now" I bawled and spanked my ass tight before he walked away giving me a wink. I shook on the spank he gave to me as I wasn't expecting such dirty behavior from him at that time." What's wrong?" Alexis inquired as she noticed the way I shook. I ground my teeth and scowled at Carl but actually that's all I could do." No it's nothing, I am fine" I said, staring at Carl angrily. " Are you sure you're fine" Alexis persisted and I gazed at her pissed off." I just said I am Fucking fine Alex" I snapped and she shrugged." It's Okay, I just noticed some anomaly and that's why I asked." She said and turned her gaze aw
" It's actually a long story" I said and dabbed my gaze away from hers. I became a little shaky and tense remembering my essence for coming in the first place." Are you sure? You can talk to me" she said and placed her hand on my thighs, slowly rubbing my pants. I glimpsed at her and grunted." Yeah, I am fine. It's really nothing important" I said stuttering but then had a valiant look to make my facade believable. She stared at me for a while and then nodded. I sighed and smiled as well.I sipped the tea but then I realized that I had nowhere to go after taking the tea. My eyes widened and the tea hooked in my throat. I didn't want Chloe's mom to know my broken side, but then I really needed her help in order to know where Adrian lived and how to get to him. "I will be right back, I need to go give Chloe her pills" she said and stood up."Umm hmm" I muttered and nodded, with a fake smile. I watched her walk away and when she was no longer in sight, I dropped the tea cup down and s
I pulled the door open and peeped outside. It was perch black but then I saw Zelda not so far from the door." Zelda?" I called out not so sure if my mind. She quickly rushed her head and turned back to me. She was backing me earlier before I beckoned on her. " Alina, why are you outside?" She queried and quickly rushed back to me. She walked back to me as I was also standing outside. She stood in front of me and I could read from her uncertain visage that something was wrong."I spoke to Chloe and she told me you were outside. I came to check up on you." I bawle gently, whilst my eyes traveled around still surveying for anyone or anything weird. I was sure I heard a voice when I opened the door before it died off."Oh okay, let's go inside" she said and led the way but then I held her as she tried walking past me. " What's wrong? I am sure you are hiding something from me." I snapped staring into her face. She glared at me and then pushed a smile up. Thought It was very evidently
" You!!!?" I queried in surprise..I was caught off guard seeing that Zelda was the one who rat me out to Tiana. I was still shocked how she knew I was hiding something."Yes, I did it, '' she said, smiling. My eyes widened in fear and my jaw cracked slightly.we both stared into each other's eyes but then I wondered why she was smiling so broadly."How did you know and why did you do it?" I questioned whilst she took steps closer to me. My eyes didn't blink as I fixated it on her. "I wanted to make you happy and put a smile on your face, '' she bawled. I was totally confused at what she was driving out. She ratted me out to Tiana and said she did it to make me happy. I gasped and gaped in shocn for a couple of seconds. But then how did she know that I was hiding something. That was the question that filled my mind and head."You wanted to make me happy? How is that, I never thought you'd do such to me. What did you even know?" I asked with a firm scowl. Suddenly the smile she had on h
"Let's go now and avenge Chloe's death,” Zelda snapped. I was also enraged and ready to attack. “ This is what I wanted to hear. I want war” Maddy snarled at me. I huffed and shook as she spoke. I wasn't really expecting it to take as it seemed she ran away when Chloe lost her life.“No, we are not doing that” Adrian said. We all turned out gae at him. He seems very serious but rh I wondered why he was throwing the mission out through the window.“ Why!?“ Zelda questioned immediately before I could even speak. I had to swallow my words which were vait coming out.“ That's because we are not ready. Tiana is not Someone we are going to attack when we are not prepared. She is fully ready for us and she will be waiting for us to take this move. I'm sure she has already laid a trap for us as she did today but this time around we aren't going to get entangled in it”. Adrian said. Thinking about it made me see the reason for his disapproval and it was the best idea.“But what's about Chloe'
"What the fuck!!" Adrian snapped, staring around. There were about five who walked into the room. One if reh faces looked very familiar.I remembered quickly, it was Jared Adrian's friend who had visited with him. Palaska. He wore a bold face and a scowl. It was obvious he was ready to do and undo." Adrian and his love bird, so this is where hiding" Jared asked. The rest four men wehere behind him..they were all. Dressed in black clothes. He had a smirk. On his face as he swung into that room.I turned to Zelda who seemed very surprised and scared. The atmosphere of the room switched. We would have ran outside using the backdoor, but then the house didn't even have a back door." Jared, so she sent you to get me, '' Adrian added and walked in, standing in front of Zelda and I. He clenched his fist so tightly. His eyes were narrowed."Oh yeah, I am here to get you"Jared poured out and smiled. Then I regretted coming here because if I had suggested that we come take Zelda and Chloe aw
We went down into the basement. Sir Luca led the way whilst adiea flower and I and the Zelda ass behind me. “This place Is quite dark” I said dn before I could finish my statement, there was light that just popped right on. It was Adrian who turned it on as he flipped a switch. I strolled my eyes around and it was well built and situated.“Do you like it?“ Adrian asked and hid my hand. He stared at me sideways as dropped a scoff.“ I think I do” I whispered. He hid and shook his head. We went deeper into the well widened space. My eyes strolled around as usual and I loved what I saw. There was a bench at the side of the room. The floor was concrete and there was a ring in the middle .“ So Alina, are you ready?“ Sir uxks spoke for.the first time as well entere ..my eyes rolled around and then intoona Depp sigh as I was about entering a different chapter of my life ka trying to see if truly u was capable of being called an Arctic wolf and if truly I was the savior of the region.“ Ye
" What's wrong Alina?" Adrian questioned with his eyes widely opened in shock as to the way and swiftness with which I sprouted up from the couch."Zelda and Chloe" I said and my hands pressed around my head. I never thought about it but then Tiana was going to get to them if I didn't get to them first. I told her she was my only family. I paced the room very distressed. My heart throbbing out of my body."Zelda and Chloe? What happened to them?" He queried with a stressed gaze and narrowed brows and eyes. I pulled himself up from the bed with his bare chest popping right in my face as I wasn't so far from him." They are in danger. Zelda and her daughter are really in danger. I stayed in her house whilst I worked at the mansion. Tiana knows her and I am very sure she is going to want to get to her. She is going to want to inquire from her where I am because we had lied to her that we are siblings. Tiana is surely going to question her if not harm her" I spat and my hands started shak