CHAPTER 31The evening arrived, faster than expected. Bright lights flashed everywhere at the Mals events place.The high and ostentatious men and women of Sweint city filled the hall dressed in their glamourous attires and their bright colours.The sound of soft music filled the hall as waiters walked through pathways, serving drinks and champagnes to whomever was willing to take.The guests that mattered were done arriving except for the most controversial family; the Moore's, the most Influential family; the Wills and the wealthiest family on Sweint; The Gracehills.Everyone waited for these three prominent families to show up. They seemed to arrive in their heirarchy.The Moores arrived first in their Limo. Desmond stepped out and helped his wife and daughter out of the car. He gripped both ladies on both arms as they walked onto the red carpets.The press gathered with their cameras and taking unsolicited pictures of the family.Bella took a deep breath. “I can do this,” she mutt
CHAPTER 32The pain Bella felt was nothing compared to want she was about to encounter.“I thought you were supposed to be beside him?” One lady said behind her. Bella turned around to get a view of this woman. Neither her face nor her voice were familiar.“Do I know you?” Bella asked with a stern gaze. “ And why should I answer that?”“Oh… I am sorry if my question offends you, but we all saw your wedding videos all over the internet. So, why her?” The woman persisted.Bella was becoming irritated and angered by the woman's persistence and lack of courtesy.“Are you not mature enough to understand boundaries, Lady?” Bella replied harshly.“Why not? But there are no boundaries when you made the entire world a part of your life already. If the news of the wedding was stuffed on us, then we should also know about the break up as well.” The woman was so confident and unwavered by Bella's frowns and her gimmicks.Bella found herself falling apart.“What do you want me to say?” Bella asked
CHAPTER 33The music filled the halls again and the networking began. The entire evening was about networking.Men and women walked across the hams to each other to speak about business partnership and connection.Desmond walked towards Baron Wills father; Andrew where he stood with Jameson.“Andrew Wills” he called him by his first name without a title.Andrew Wills offered a handshake to Desmond and Jameson too.“How are you doing?” Mr Andrew asked with a smirk.“I would like to say that I am not doing that bad, especially after the rocky messages I received from The FORTTHORN group in Geneva. But I could do better.”Andrew Wills swallowed hard a lump that was in his throat and he shifted his weight to his left foot.“What happened with the FORTHORN?” Jameson asked looking from Andrew to Desmond. “I guess your friend and partner should answer that. He should let us know why he allowed childish shenanigans get in the way of a blooming business association,” Desmond stated.“You allo
CHAPTER 34It was the heat of the party and the noise from the crowd hid Bella and her intentions.The strange woman put the bangle on Bella's wrist, adjusting it to fit her perfectly.Then she smiled.“You are all set. Go ye now and destroy their lovely and prideful acknowledgement.”“You are sure that this would not kill her? I don't want to be responsible for her death.” Bella's was a bit anxious.“I give you my word. She will react in an embarrassing way to the effects of it after which she will likely faint. But after a few hours, she will be just fine. Maybe dizzy but fine.”The woman's confidence was enticing but Bella was still not convinced. She asked further.“Not that I care if she is dead or alive but I just need to be sure that she does not die at my hands. So, I would like you to assure me one more time that this would not prompt death.”“I mean, how else do I need to convince you? Would you like to try it first?” The woman asked with a mischievous grin.Bella cast a dis
CHAPTER 35Baron was still terrified by the scary news that was flying around on blogs, about him and Bella expecting a baby. “She is playing you into a trick, “ Cassie insisted. “You should ignore her.”“She cannot be lying with a baby in her womb? For how long does she intend to pretend if it is a lie?” Baron was falling for the trick and becoming engrossed in it.“I mean, how would you believe the words of an opportunist? You told me a week ago about the contract you put an end to and you strongly believe tha Bella means?” Cassie was heavily concerned about his heart being tossed around again.“Why not? She is my wife and it is not as though we have officially ended things. So, why should I not believe her?”“Because she only wants you for her father's sake! She is doing this for her family, moron!” Cassie was agitated.“what the hell? If it were for her family, then her father should be the one coming to seek my face. But no, it isn't him doing so. It is his daughter. There is so
CHAPTER 36“Someone tried to take my wife's life and you tell me it is not the man who served her the drink?” Jayden went off on the inspector.The inspector was quiet.“What do you people really do in that police department? You seem to me like a bunch of jokers and I think this is the time to report you all to the highest authority in the state.”“Oh, come on, Mr GRACEHILL. There really would not be any need for that yet. I merely was trying to explain why we decided to met the young man again. His story corraborated twice. We saw no reasons to keep him behind the bars,” the Inspector was exhausted by Jayden's persistence.“So, I become the collateral damage for someone's foolish act and you will not deal accordingly with him? Then fish out the culprit! Somebody is clearly after the Gracehills, after us. First my grandfather, now my wife in an open event. She was disgraced and then I am supposed to ignore?” Jayden's eyes burned like a flame.“No, I am not asking you to be calm, I am
CHAPTER 37Jayden walked back into his bedroom and tore his buttons apart. The world seemed to be coming down on him and his shoulders seemed heavy.He took a note pad from the desk and a pen from his drawer. Then he walked into his tub and sat in the water. He was stark and his heart was filled with pain and agony burned in his heart.“Whatever the heck this is, I cannot take it. I am sure not to let these vampires break me and my family,” he muttered to himself.“What can I do?” He thought to himself, trying to draw a sketch of possible actions he could take against whoever these killers were. He began to angrily jot down possible names:Aunty Hellena, Bella Moore, Baron Wills, Desmond Moore, Allen Moore, Robert, Valentino and Matthew, and his list ended. No other names could come to his mind. He did not get the name of the waiter then he added: Waiter.Then he drew rubbish lines across the names he had just jotted and flung the book across the bathroom into his bedroom.“Damn all o
CHAPTER 38The dye was cast. Baron and Bella were meeting up in a quiet part of town.He set the time for 4pm and intentionally refused to speak with Cassie. She knew he had a date and she kept calling and calling but he would not pick.*Ding!*She dropped a message.I know that you are avoiding my calls purposely and I know this has a lot to do with your date but I'd like to say this; I am not letting that lady have another bit of you if she does not mean to stay. I am not giving up on you, just yet. I will make sure I make it difficult for her.Love,Cassie.Baron read through and burst into laughter. “Witty queen,” he muttered and finished up his dressing with a hat on his head.He wore it because Bella loved him a lot with his hats. He had a dim red shirt with a pair of jeans on and a pair of black snickers.He got into his car and drove through the streets to the location.He did not want to get there before her and he was sure she would be late. So he sat in his car and got bus
CHAPTER 186Jayden's joy knew no bounds as he was welcomed into the Gracehill corporation. Many of them wish him a good and successful life ahead while some say he lied to get his Aunt Helena locked.Upon entering the Gracehill corporation, Jayden was met with friendly smiles and messages of congratulations from the staff. A lot of them showed their admiration for his bravery and resolve in holding Desmond and Helena accountable.Mr. Thompson, who was the acting CEO of the corporation, expressed his pride in having Jayden as a part of the Gracehill family while extending his hand in welcome.Jayden firmly shook Mr. Thompson's hand, feeling a swell of pride in his chest. "Thank you," he responded, his voice reflecting gratitude. "I feel privileged to be present in this place."During the day, Jayden met different departments and teams within the company, all of whom were excited to collaborate with him. He was amazed by the commitment and expertise of the staff and felt a hopeful antic
CHAPTER 185As Desmond and Helena were led into the police station, the atmosphere was tense and charged with energy. Jayden and Yohan stood, their expressions showing strong determination. The proof collected was strong, and they were prepared to witness justice being served."Desmond and Helena, you're being arrested for the killing of Sir Benjamin Gracehill, Theodore, and Sandra," stated one of the officers in a strong tone.Desmond sneered, a self-satisfied grin dancing in his mouth. "He looked at Jayden and Yohan and spat, saying they had no evidence."Yohan moved closer, displaying the files with incriminating evidence. "We certainly do," he said, anger flashing in his eyes. "We have statements from witnesses, records from phones, and footage from surveillance cameras that confirm both of you were present at the crime scene."For a moment, Helena's calm demeanor faltered, a hint of fear appearing on her face. However, she swiftly composed herself, narrowing her eyes in defiance
Meanwhile, Jayden had told the hospital to announce the death of Robert to avoid putting his life in danger and also told the doctor to make sure no one came to claim his body. " I am his only family." He warned the doctor. Jayden immediately had Medeia and Benjamin flown out of Sweint City that night to protect them. He had Amber and Brian follow them for protection. " What is going on?" Medeia asked him over the phone. " Helena has gone berserk. I don't know what she would do to you and the child if she caught you. She might even want to use you as a bargaining chip. Jayden called Yohan '' we need to set the ball in motion. I am sure Desmond and Helena will be out for my head. Have the files with you turned in to the police and have them start an investigation immediately. " Where are you? " Yohan asked " Right now, I need to be with Robert. He has got only me." Jayden replied. As Jayden rushed to Robert's ward his mind buzzed with a flurry of thoughts. The sudden turn of events
Helena looked at him and froze. " Have you been stalking me?" She asked, frightened. " I don't have time to go about explaining everything you have done so please just save yourself the trouble of humiliating yourself. I expect to have the divorce papers by tomorrow. If I don't see it then I would have to send mine." Robert replied, walking out of Helena who seemed lost. She knew there was something off about Robert but she didn't expect him to tail her anywhere she was going. Helena took out her phone and called Desmond. " He has it! The phone and everything we have done." She screamed her lungs out " That isn't my problem. You fix it. You can expect me to keep running towards you every time there is an issue to be solved. Just make sure you have the phone. I don't know how you plan on making it happen but just get it!." Desmond shouted at her.Helena immediately entered her car and chased after Robert. Robert looked at his windscreen and saw Helena was right after him. He took hi
CHAPTER 182" Since you are listening to me, you should know what I want. I have your sex tape with me and I will have it released to the world. I know there are many evil deeds but we would unravel them one by one. I don't want anything from you. I just want you to pay for your crimes and every single pain you have melted out to the weak. " Robert said and cut off the line before Helena could beg him. He looked down and watched how she banged the steering in frustration. Robert knew he had to switch the phone off to avoid being tracked. Helena immediately took out her phone and called Desmond " I am coming over to the Villa and we also need to talk. It is high time we take care of this matter once and for all." Desmond, who felt relaxed that his plans were beginning to hatch felt agitated once more. He needed to wrap things up in time but it looks like the time was against him. He was the killer of Medeia's mother and had all of her weakening from her immediately when she died. H
CHAPTER 181With Allen and Bella walking out of the picture it was easy for Desmond to make up his mind about marrying Helena. He quickly called her " Hello baby, I will be with you in a few minutes. Where do you want to meet up? " He askedHelena was thrilled that they were going to be finally together. " I will send you the location of the Gracehill villa. You can stay there while I try to clear things up with my husband. This calls for celebration." Helena said as she hung up the line. Little did she know that Desmond was also planning to have her killed and have all the money and will for himself. Allen watched as Desmond drove out of the compound with the promise he was going to make life better for them. He drove towards the Villa and his mind went on how he was going to make Helena hand over the will to him and put everything she ever owned under his name. It could have been easier if his friend, George was not dead.He would have been a great asset. He would just wipe off h
CHAPTER 180" You are really going to leave me after everything we have been through. I can't believe you would just throw away what we have built over the years. Do you think I killed Fiona just to allow you to be with another woman? What am I even talking about. You killed her to take over her properties. Do you think you would have been able to if I haven't been by your side? Now that things are going so well for us you then decide to get married to that whore. I won't sit back and watch you leave me alone. " Allen shouted at him.Desmond looked at her and rubbed his hands over his hair. He was having a lot to deal with within a limited space of time. He had a lot of blood on his hands. He alone had killed Theodore, Sir Benjamin and even killed his first white all because of money. It looks like everything was catching up to him at once and his secret was about to be in the open.Desmond stood there, his mind racing as he tried to process everything that was happening. His careful
CHAPTER 179 The room was tense as everyone kept quiet. Jayden looked at them " Can you both ddo do do do o something? She asked you a question and it demands an answer. " He shouted at Desmond, who was now shivering. " it looks like you have a lot of secrets in your family. I guess you don't mind us finding out by ourselves." Jayden grabbed Medeia's hand and they both walked out on them. Bella looked at her parent again. " Can someone tell me what is going on right now I don't understand. Medeia just asked you both a simple question. Are you really her parents?" Desmond looked at Allen and both of them knew it was only a matter of time before she finds out. They had tried to bury the secret and bribe as many people who knew about it. " Ask your mother. " Desmond said getting up from his seat. He picked up his phone and called someone who he thinks can help with covering the matter from escalating.Bella walked closer to her mother changing her seat. " Are you Medeia's biological
CHAPTER 178" What is the matter Medeia? " Desmond asked over the call. He was having a lot on his plate at the moment and wasn't ready to add another to it. " I am coming right now to the mansion. I need to see you and Mother. " She looked at Jayden's face. " Are you sure all is fine? you can just talk to me over here and we can settle it. " Desmond replied." I just said I can't say it over the phone. I need to see you and Mother before I can ask you anything ." She replied." Alright. I will be seeing you soon then. " Desmond replied cutting the line. Jayden changed course and headed towards the Moore's villa. he drove into the compound and walked out to open the door for Medeia. " You need to play it cool or we won't get to the bottom of this," Jayden warned her trying to make her calm. As they strode into the house, they met Bella who also drove into the compound. " Well, Well, who do we have here? Did you get lost or something? " She said with a smirk." You are stupid if yo