The electronic vital sign monitor beeps' echoed in the whole ward.
Laquan's eyes went open,after five days of unconsciousness.
A bandage was wrapped around his head.
He found an aged man beside him.
"Welcome, grandson."he smiled.
Quan blinked and tried to get up.
Grandson?.
He gazed down at his physique and a satisfied grunt escape his lips.
He is finally in his own body.
"You've suffered a lot,Laquan.
And,I am here to reward you. All my fortunes are here. This credit cards are fully loaded with money.
Your days of suffering has come to an end. You shall now become a billionaire,boy."
Laquan's eyes glowed in surprise.
"G.. grandson?"
He couldn't believe his ears.
Is what master told him finally coming to pass?.
"Yes. I've been looking all over for you all these years.
When I hitted you with my car,I had my boys look into you and they found out about your identity.
Now,tell me, what are your plans now that you've become rich?.
What would you like to do with your money?"
Laquan sat up and rests his back against the wall before inhaling a sharp breath.
"Revenge."
His grandpa's eyes rolled up in astonishment.
"Why do you choose that?,when you could actually live a life free of troubles till the rest of your life?"
"I will do that,after getting revenge for myself in this world and,three others. It's what I have to do.
Besides,a rich man can never live a quiet life."
"If that's your wish,then I will support you, nevertheless."his grandpa adjusted the ring on his finger.
He was standing with the support of a staff.
"Come in."he uttered,audibly.
The door flung opened and about fifty men dressed in black suits marched inside.
"From now on,they are your bodyguards. I hope they are enough of a force to mobilize for your revenge plan."
A smirk crept up on Laquan's lips.
First revenge - The company he works for.
**
Three days later.
...
Laquan stared out of the car's window.
He has just been discharged from the hospital and he is heading to the mansion that was gifted to him by his grandpa.
About six cars were following after him.
He looks down at the tablet in his hand and scoffs as he scrolled down the news.
The company was sold to a female idol?.
"What a joke."he jeered.
He placed the tablet down on the space beside him and crossed his legs.
He glanced sideways and immediately he saw a familiar figure,he ordered the driver to stop.
The car screeched to an halt and he got down.
"Britney!"
She is one of his friends back at the company.
They like each other but Laquan wasn't ready for relationship then,so,he kept promising her that he would marry her after he has become rich.
Britney turned to him.
Her brows pulled up in recognition.
"Laquan! Where have you been all these while?"she asked, inquisitively.
"I had an accident and was taken to a hospital faraway. You don't look good."Laquan's face squeezed up on his last statement.
She chuckled nervously.
"Yeah. Ever since the company closed down, I've been searching for another job."
"That won't do. A moment,"he went inside the car and came back with a card.
"Inside here are millions swimming in. Set up your own business and live good."
"Millions of dollars?!!"Beatrice gasps and puts a palm over her mouth.
"Take care."Quan gave a nod.
"What about us?"Britney asked.
He stopped and glanced back at her.
"Us?."he reteirated.
He balled his fists as the master's words resounded in his ears.
"Us..."he breathed out.
"..can never happen. I'm sorry,but I've decided never to let stupid feelings hold me down. Only a weakling does that.
Forget about us and be you or you could find another man to us with."he uttered,icily and entered the car.
Britney stood there and watched as his car drove off.
He moved from grass to grace in no time.
...
The car arrived at a big mansion with a spring waterfall.
The door was opened for Laquan and he got down.
He walked gracefully inside the house.
"Welcome,sir Laquan."some men dressed in white shirts and black trousers bowed to him.
He gave a nod before ascending the stairs.
He opened the doors to all rooms one after the other, looking for the one to choose.
He settled for the third one and went inside.
He stripped out of his clothes and went to take a shower.
He came back in a black bathing robe.
A knock sounded at the door.
"Who?"
"I brought your food,sir."
"Come in."
He came inside with a platter.
He placed it gently on the table.
"Enjoy your meal,sir."
"I will. You cooked it?"
"Yes,sir."
"You're gay?"
"No,sir."the guy seems uncomfortable.
"Okay."Quan nodded.
"Can..I leave,sir?"
"Get Oscar for me."
He bowed and left.
Laquan dressed himself up in a casual dress and Oscar came in right after.
"Did you found anything yet?"
"Yes. Apparently,there was more input than output.
The former owner was running at a loss as he wasn't even gaining back the capital he invested in the business.
Selling it was the best option he could make."
"Is there anyway we can buy it?"
"No,sir. As you know, it's been bought by a female idol. She is now rebranding it. I heard the building is going to be use as a music agency."
"Looks like I will have to negotiate with her then."Quan sighed. "Book an appointment with her. I guess we will have to talk her into handing the building over to us." "I will do just that,sir." "You're dismissed." Oscar bent his head in respect before moving out. Laquan tapped the table,lost in thoughts. They should have paid the helpless workers their weekly wages even though it's been sold. Also,this action made many lose their jobs. There should have been a prior notice. Seated at the backseat of his car in the evening,Laquan stared out at the beautiful houses they were passing by. He saw some people living an extravagant life and that brought a question to his mind. 'Is this revenge necessary?' Then,he saw a family looking all glumly. They look poor and probably have no dinner to eat. He sighed and balled his fists. Their father or husband must be one of those workers who suffered because of the company's selfish desires. 'It worth it.'he breathed out. He has to g
Oscar cleared his throat and itched the back of his neck. Laquan maintained a quiet and relaxed face. "Miss Laura,"he breathed out then smiled. "What would be my gain if I do that?" "I sell the company back to you,of course, that's the gain you're aiming for,no?"she shrugs. "No..."he moved his head closer to her's. "I will be paying you in two different ways,so, shouldn't I have more than one gain?"he husked. "You're the one in need the most. You shouldn't get too greedy. One gain is an enough gain." Laquan smirks. "Miss Laura,no."he chuckled and moved his head back. "Clearly,you need a strong support right now,and that support is me." He folds his arms before grabbing her drink and taking a quick sip. A deep frown appeared on her face. "I heard your last album is not doing quite well. You're about to lose your prestige to a newcomer who has managed to win people's hearts in days. What was the title of that album again?" "I lose,you gain."Oscar tried hard not to laugh. "
.. Three Days Later. ... Laquan has acquired the company and is now turning it into a fabric industry. He got out of the company,heading out to the garage. An old car drove in and a man stepped out of the backseat. Laquan stopped walking and turned sideways to give him a proper look. Gabriel?. A scoff slides out of his mouth. Here comes the man that fired them all in a day. He'd sent Oscar and his lawyer to sign the Asset Purchase Agreement back then so he and Gabriel didn't met. Gabriel lifted his gaze and as it met with Quan's,his brows furrowed up. "You must be wondering if I am Laquan?,or his twin?"Quan smirks. "I don't have time for a noise maker like you. I am here to see the new owner of.." "Oh,that's me."Laquan cut him off with a smirk. "What a pity though,Gabriel. I was just heading out now so I don't think we can talk. Are you here to beg for money?. You don't look too well. Oscar,give him some cash. Make sure to get yourself some new clothes too."Quan snic
.. "Well,grandpa,that was not at all cool! You don't get to choose my bride for me."Laquan was infuriated. They just got back from the ceremony,late in the night. They were both in Alessandro's living room. Alessandro and Teodora came in. Laquan brushed his eyes over them before looking away. "Take that rude stare back,boy!"Teodora chirped. Quan scoffs. "Make me." She made to make another remark,but her father stop her. "That's enough,Dora. You both should rest as this is only an act. We want you both to work together without the enemies suspecting. There are several cases to be taken care of. First is the butcher man case. He was killed in the streets three days ago. We suspect it to be the Yaar's loan lenders but you know,we need evidence,as that is the only thing people believe in now." "What has that got to do with me?. Dad,I..."Laquan paused and slap his forehead. "Grandpa,I would like to go back and deal with American business rather than stay here with this Ita
The girl's eyes twitched. She cachinnates, nervously. "I see we've got psychopaths here. I've got nothing to say to you guys,so take your leave."she said. Laquan strained his eyes at her. "Why not quit the pretense,girl?."he nudged his head at her. She glared at him then snickers. She brought out a table knife and brandished it in the air before bending down to lift another girl. Just as Laquan's predictions,the salesgirl was being hold captive. "Come near and I will kill her."she placed the knife on her neck,menacingly. Laquan stepped back. "Well,miss Dora. Your call." Teodora scoffed before turning back to the culprit. "Let's cut ourselves some slack. Why don't you free her and I let you off the hook?. I'm not a cop, after all."she declined her head to the side. Laquan chuckled behind her. "So,you are going to save your ass now?"he uttered,sarcastically. Dora ignored him,raising her brows questioningly at the lady. "You want me to believe you?. As if,this is not H
.. Three Hours Later. .. "It's nothing serious, ma'am. He will be fine. His injuries has been taken care of."the doctor explained. Teodora nodded vigorously without saying a word. "Don't worry too m–" "Just go."she cuts him short abruptly. The doctor was taken aback. He looked at her crankily before streaking off to other patients in the bay. Laquan's eyes opened and he grunts then touched his head which had been wrapped up with a bandage. "You did resurrect after three days,baby Jesus."Dora's voice pitched beside him and he scoffed. "Hm,here, cigarettes. You said you wanted one back there in the store."she displayed a pack of it in his face. Laquan wore a frown. "I am only holding back because of the relationship between your grandpa and I. If not.."he paused and took a sharp breath in. "If not what?"she arched her brows. "You just piqued my interest now."she chuckles and tucked the packet of the cigarette back in her trouser's pocket. "What would you have done?"she s
"Boss!"Oscar shrills behind him. Laquan covered his face slightly and bent his head. "Boss, what happened to you?." Quan raised his head up with a snort. "Nothing. I..fell while coming in so.." "And, you've had your head bandaged already?"Oscar eyes squinted. "Oh..yes..out there,I suddenly tripped.."Laquan breathed out a reply. "I used him as a shield so what you gonna do?"Dora turned to Oscar. "Shield?. You mean,you blocked some punches off by using him as a shield?" "You aren't deaf. You heard me. You wanna fight?, bring it on."Dora straightened her hands. Oscar let's out a chuckle. "I..I mean,he is my boss!"he pressed his lips together to prevent himself from laughing out loud. "Come defend your boss then."Dora huffed. "Everything is not about fighting, daughter. Sometimes,you just have to sit down and think before throwing a kick in the air."Alessandro looks up at her. Dora rolled her eyes up to the ceiling. Laquan scoffed and went to his room. .. In a room with wh
Laquan ran his fingers in his hair, frustratingly. "When I complete this task,you will tell me where they are?"he turns to Stephen. Stephen shook his head, negatively and Quan's face wrinkled up in a glare. "After the whole task is done,I will tell you."Stephen corrected. "And,if you don't?" "Trust me,Quan."he snorts. "What's this mission about?"Quan sighed while going to sit down on the couch. "You have a loose brain,boy?. We've been told what it was all about yesterday."Dora chipped in with an eyes roll. "I might really cut off your tongue one day."Laquan threatens. "Try me then."she huffed. "Dora!"Alessandro scowled. "Simmer down,grandpa. You don't wanna die cause of high blood pressure. I'm only trying to teach this young boy here the way of the streets."she sniggers. "Fake or not, you've both sworn to stand by each other in difficult times at the altar. Don't push him into any more dangers."her grandpa scolded. "Oh,well,I kind of played on the words back there so I d