Melissa drove her mother and her brother to the hospital with her secretary in the car.Throughout the journey to the hospital, all Agnes did was to threaten Leo and curse him endlessly."That failure of a man called Leo is going to pay for harming my son," Agnes seethed, "I don't care what it's going to take. I'm going to make sure he eats the dust for daring to lay a hand on my son."Melissa gnashed her teeth as she drove to the hospital. She was finding it difficult to believe that Leo was the one who harmed her brother. She had grown accustomed to knowing Leo as a peace loving and gentle person, she never believed that he would be able to do such a thing.While she was still thinking about the issue, her secretary jumped in on the issue."You know what?" He started, "I'm not surprised at all that he did this... He has always been a pretender and a liar. I'm only shocked that it has taken you this long to see through his facade of fake goodness."Melissa clenched her fingers tightl
The driver had stopped the car by the side of the road and had ran away, leaving a confused Leo and Helen in the car."What's happening?" Helen asked in bewilderment, there was also a hint of panic in her voice. She had never seen her driver just stop the car and run off into the dust before.Just as those words left Helen's lips, the sound of tires screeching on the asphalt filled the air and their car was suddenly obstructed by two black cars, one in front and one at the back.Before they could process what was happening, a dozen gangsters spilled out of the black cars and surrounded their car.The events that just unfolded felt like a bad dream to Leo, he couldn't believe that they had just landed into the net of blood thirsty gangsters. The man who led the gangsters was a tall light skinned man who looked muscular and fit. His head was bald and it was decorated with lots of vile tattoos, he looked scary and unpleasant.He was the one who jumped on the hood of the car and stared i
The lead gangster was initially confused but he quickly came to the conclusion that Leo was taking a bold move to come before him and beg.A wide, cocky smile appeared on his face but before he could open his mouth to utter any words, he received the greatest shock at that moment.POW!Leo had delivered a very powerful and precise punch to the lead gangster's face, and the punch was so powerful that the lead gangster could barely stand.All he could do was to clutch his nose in pain and stagger backwards while his thick red blood dripped from Leo's clenched fist.'What the hell?!' the lead gangster cursed in his thoughts, 'how dare he? How dare he lay a hand on me?! He's going to pay!!!?'The other gangsters had been terribly shocked by the scene that had transpired before them. They had never expected a man like Leo to be able to make their boss bleed, but he did it and they all stood there in shock, moping like morons till their leader turned to them and yelled vilely. "What do you
Leo's eyes widened immediately when he heard those words.Of everything he expected to hear from the young Miss, marriage was not one of them. He was shocked and as a result of that, he didn't know how to reply to her.A lot of thoughts were running in his head as he looked at her smiling sweetly at him while awaiting his response.'What's she thinking?' he asked himself, 'hasn't her grandfather asked me this same question? What does she want me to say now?.... That I don't want to marry her? I mean... Now that I think about it, marrying her is not a bad idea though... She's rich and pretty. Though I can't tell who's more beautiful between her and my ex-wife, I know for sure that her beauty is unique and makes her stand out...'Leo's thoughts rambled on and on while Helen stood quietly before him, still smiling.She noticed that her statement had made him uncomfortable and he was struggling with a reply. She burst out in laughter to offset the awkwardness and said, "Stop acting too s
The moment the people around heard her identity, they instantly dispersed and went about their businesses. Nobody wanted to gossip about someone with so much power and prestige and end up getting themselves in trouble.The man who trailed behind her was her secretary and he couldn't stop yapping about the magnificence of the place."Oh my God, look at the size of this building!" He gushed, "I don't even want to think about how much it would've cost to erect such building. This is seriously a big business going on here...""Yes... This is no ordinary place," Melissa added, "this place is a dedicated venue for the Jones family. No other family is allowed to use this building for their events except them. It's a testament to the amount of influence they have in this city.""Woah..." The secretary exclaimed, "that amount of influence must be insane. Imagine having exclusive access to such luxury for your events.""That's why we all work so hard," Melissa shrugged, "so that we can have a si
Helen, who was the granddaughter of the host of the event was standing so casually amidst the guests and none of them could recognize her.That was because before then, she had not made a lot of public outings, it would only take someone who had a lot of Intel to know that Helen was the host.Melissa was not an exception, she didn't know who Helen was, all she knew was that Helen was extremely beautiful. At this point, Leo had seen Melissa coming towards him but he frowned and pretended as if he didn't know who she was.However, Melissa was not willing to let Leo go that easily. She stood before him and greeted him.He replied her greeting with evident disinterest and threw his face away.The both of them just acted as if they were strangers who had not lived in the same house at some point in their lives.Melissa felt a slight pang of annoyance in her heart, 'so my mum was right huh? He's seeing another woman.'"Leo?" Helen called and Leo turned towards her, "do you know her? Is she
Before Melissa could say anything else, Baron butted in on their conversation."Melissa!" He said cheerily, "where did you just run off to?"Melissa was grateful for the interruption because it saved her from the discomfort of the moment.However, as she turned to Baron to reply to him, she noticed that he had paused and was staring weirdly at Helen."What's the matter?" Melissa asked,"Who's this... Beautiful damsel?" Baron asked while licking his lips in a lecherous manner.Melissa suddenly became uncomfortable because of Baron's statements. When she arrived earlier, she had stolen the attention of all the people present because of her stunning beauty, but now that Helen had arrived, people were starting to notice her and point out that she was truly the most beautiful woman at the event– not Melissa.Baron's statement pierced straight through Melissa's heart like a knife and she frowned at him as a sign for him to shut up– but he didn't listen. He intensified his gaze on Helen and
Baron couldn't believe his ears.He stared at Helen in shock, 'Did she just compare me to this low-life? Does she know who I am?'Baron was used to having women swoon over him whenever he approached them, so this rejection from Helen was a big blow to his ego. He decided to offset some of his embarrassment by trying to discredit Leo."I don't know the spell that this young man has cast on you for you to defend him like this but I just want you to know that I care about you deeply and I don't want you to come to any harm by associating yourself with this gold digger. In case you haven't noticed, he's a gold digger, and he's only after your money and your body. Can't you see the deception hiding behind those eyes?" Baron said shamelessly as he pointed at Leo incriminatingly.Helen acted as if she was shocked and turned to look at Leo.A wide grin of conceit appeared on Baron's face, and he thought that he had succeeded until he realised that Helen and Leo were only exchanging amused gla
Leo and Kyrian stood with to their hands handcuffed to each other before the large portrait of Sarah Jensen previously Sarah Homer in the living room of her expansive oceanside mansion. He was surprised at how homely the building looked as it was all warm colors and bright decor which was in very sharp contrast with his own home which was mostly black and white furniture and filled with technology. The only gadget in sight in the living room was the large TV and he couldn't spot a single security camera around. He loved the way the home felt secure and welcoming and he was sure that even though Helen said nothing about it, she was worried by the lack of privacy in their own home. He felt she had been even happier since they had moved out of the house.He loved the way the home felt secure and welcoming and he was sure that even though Helen said nothing about it, she was worried by the lack of privacy in their own home. He felt she had been even happier since they had moved out of th
Sarah, Kyrian's daughter sat in her baby's nursery desperately trying to shush her from her screaming. She had already fed her twice but the child just kept on wailing at the top of her lungs. She had fired the baby's nanny a few days ago after she found out that she was having an affair with her husband. She had kicked him out of the house too and he had slept on the front porch for three nights in a row knocking and screaming and begging her to let him in. She promised to call the police each time his noise woke her up. It was probably the wedding contract she had made him sign before they got married that made him so desperate to win her back. He had signed away thirty to forty five percent of his business empire if they were ever to get divorced depending on the length of the marriage, currently she was eligible to take up to thirty nine percent of all he had without even lifting a finger.The affair had began from the night she hired the nanny and she didn't even know until she
Kyrian groaned as he got off the helicopter. At his age he didn't enjoy sitting in the sticky helicopter seats any longer. Old age took away certain luxuries from him he would never get back."Good day sir" the security guard greeted him as he stepped down onto the grass."Good day. Where's my car and escort?" Kyrian asked while responding curtly to the greeting."Right this way sir, just follow me" the guard said and began to lead the way to where the cars were parked. At a comfortable speed they should be able to reach Dartford City before night fall where he had dinner reservation with Leonardo Dubois. "Right this way sir, just follow me" the guard said and began to lead the way to where the cars were parked. At a comfortable speed they should be able to reach Dartford City before night fall where he had dinner reservation with Leonardo Dubois. He was slightly nervous because of how long it had been since he talked face to face with him last. He took a deep steadying breath befor
Gordon wiped his brow, the steam from the pots blurring his vision. The clatter of plates filled the small kitchen of St. Jude's Orphanage, a rhythmic echo of lives lived in shadows. He had just finished scrubbing a particularly stubborn pan when the sharp whistle pierced the air, cutting through the dull mood of the evening routine. Instinctively, he froze, the scrub brush still in his hand, unsure what was happening.“Come on, Gordon! We need to hurry!” shouted his roommate, Ethan, bursting through the door with a wild look in his eyes.“What....What’s going on?” Gordon asked, his heart pounding as he dropped the brush and followed Ethan into the hallway. The other boys were already racing past them down the hallway , they were laughter and shouts a mixture of excitement and anxiety which left Gordon more perplexed .“It’s a billionaire!” Ethan exclaimed, his voice barely above a whisper, yet it crackled with energy. “He’s coming to adopt a kid from the orphanage. They say he’s go
Hazel stepped of the first ladder of the airplane, the cool French air brushing against her skin. She inhaled deeply and smelled the fresh unpolluted air, a rare smell in Dartford. She lived the countryside but she had a mission to fulfill there . She walked back into the plane to meet Jason, the pilot who had flown them across the Atlantic.“Thank you, Jason. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this,” she said, handing him an electronic card. “The details for the rest of your payment are right here. Just follow the instructions.”Jason took the card, "How do I know that this card will pay me?" Jason asked. "Seriously man, you're doing business with billionaires and you're asking if you will get paid a couple millions?" Hazel asked with a slight chuckle and Jason nodded nervously.“No problem,Just keep him safe. That’s all that matters now.” he replied before she left the cockpit.James stood beside her, clutching a small backpack to his chest. At five years old, he looked so sma
Gordon Fisher crouched behind a stack of shipping crates as he scanned the harbor. The moon hung high illuminating the transatlantic ship moored at the end of the dock. The weight of desperation pressed heavily on his chest. Just hours ago, he had been a man with a plan; now, he was a fugitive, the walls closing in with every passing moment.Leonardo Dubois had shattered his world with a single announcement. He had told the truth about Gordon’s infiltration into his private mansion to the public. The man who had killed his father now stood untouchable, declaring to the world that Gordon had broken into his multimillion-dollar mansion, seeking vengeance for a crime that had haunted him for years. The plan had been foolproof—or so he thought.He had designed the security system for Dubois's home, crafting a web of protection that he believed would be impenetrable. But when he finally made it into the house, his plans spiraled out of control. Instead of finding Dubois's wife, Helen, in h
Kyrian Homer sat comfortably in the plush armchair of his holiday mansion in Spain, the golden rays of the late afternoon sun filtering through the grand windows. The ocean outside shimmered. At seventy-three, Kyrian had seen the world shift in ways he never thought possible, but today, as he watched the news, a chill raced down his spine, igniting memories he thought he had buried deep.The host’s voice droned on, a mix of politics, celebrity gossip, and the relentless drumbeat of tragedy. But Kyrian’s attention sharpened when the anchor introduced a segment about Leonardo Dubois—Leo, as he had always called him. After all the drama following Scar's death and with them regaining control over the city Kyrian had finally decided to take his hands off the steering and he left his company to his son and moved to Spain he had only been back to the States twice, one for Leo's wedding and another for James' christening.As the camera panned to Leo’s face, now framed with salt-and-pepper hai
Jason stared open mouthed at the man who stood before him. He had a chance to see the most vulnerable side of one of the richest men in the world. He didn't know what Leo was trying to hide his child from but he knew that it must be something or someone dangerous."I brought half your payment in full. My friend Hazel will be traveling with you and when you drop them she will get you the remaining half of the money" Leo said as he motioned to Hazel. "Where exactly an I going to drop them?" Jason asked Leo but he shook his head in reply. "I don't know. The only people who know are Hazel and James who chose the location. Hazel won't tell you the destination either until you are out of the country's airspace to avoid any sort of device picking up communication" Leo said a little bit paranoid but of course he was paranoid, if a deranged killer with a personal vendetta against you snuck into your house so easily with the sun if killing your wife, you'd be terribly paranoid."Alright then
"What the fuck" Leo cursed as he stumbled out of his vehicle. He saw Hazel and Ross's vehicle reversing quickly and stopping a few feet away from the hitman's crashed car. They carefully stepped out while keeping their heads down. Leo got to the car them and forced the car door open. He took one good look at the half conscious hitman before reaching over and snatching the gun out of his hands"This moronic unprofessional is why you two were running over thirty minutes late?' Leo asked them with a slight smirk and they both laughed."You should have seen yourself when you realized we were being pursued. You practically made that turn like a formula 1 driver" Ross joked before he walked up to Leo and wrapped him in a hug. "Any one hurt on your side?" Leo asked with concern but they both shook their heads. "What of Helen and James?" Hazel asked a little worriedly but she smiled when she saw Helen helping James out of the car and waving at them."They're fine. We have to get out of her