Damon began his story as everyone listened attentively, most especially, Joyce.“Once I was crowned prince of the kingdom, I was given a task to prove my worthiness for the position and potentially for the throne. The task was to do something that showed I was truly a king material, something huge, something that demonstrates wisdom, intelligence, and problem-solving.“You see, the issue with the assignment was that I needed a problem for me to display my problem-solving skills. You don't solve a problem when there is no problem now, do you?” He chuckled and everyone except Joyce and Ivy smiled.He continued,“I couldn't wait for problems to arise, that's unpredictable. So I did what some kings do, I borrowed a page from dictators' textbook. I created the problem I was going to solve.” He paused for a while, and sipped his glass of champagne, “Hmm…this is good stuff, you need to try it out, guys. Who's bottle is this?” He said as he sipped the drink further.Bella answered him,“It is
Damon's story had paralyzed Joyce as her jaw dropped and her body froze where she was. She thought to beg and apologize, but the words were not forthcoming and she feared interrupting him. Heartbroken and feeling betrayed by Bella, and powerless to Damon, she remained mute unable to even process the situation. In her heart, all she could ask was that Damon be merciful towards her yet, she couldn't say it out.Damon began laying down the exit plan for her in this story.“Once that documentary goes live by the said time, the lawsuit will be filed against you and before evening, the judge will issue a warrant for your arrest. Once you're caught and apprehended, that will be your last moment of freedom. So, you have few hours to run, hide, and escape if you can. Should you succeed, good for you, otherwise, you'll be served.” Damon hit her with the final play.Joyce startled back to reality and lay on the e floor, begging Damon to have mercy on her. She held his leg and cried but he wasn't
Ivy arrived at Sonia's place, panting heavily and in fear. It was dark and she'd come to Sonia's place to seek refuge against Damon's wrath. Sonia opened up for her and she entered.“Sis, please I need you.” She said to Sonia, panting and worried.“Calm down, Vy. What is it?” Sonia asked her, wondering why she was so worried and tried to calm her down.Ivy wouldn't stop pacing around and panicking, it was like she had seen a ghost or someone was after her.“Sonia. I need your help.” She continually cried out to her sister.Sonia knew Ivy was always a trouble seeker, always finding herself in one form of trouble or the other, despising all her warnings and when it blows back at her, she comes running to her like a puppy for help. This was one of those episodes, Sonia already knew how it ends.“Alright, Vy. Take a seat first.” She held her and helped her sit down on the couch, “You know I got your back. Relax.”Ivy sat down but still worried, always looking at the door like she was expe
Damon and his team arrived at the palace and everyone cheered him as he walked in, the salutations and respects were flying. He had just flipped the situation everyone thought would bury him, he turned it around into his ladder to climb higher.The whole nation was talking about it and admiring his formidable nature. Who could have thought that the world would be praising Damon on this day? Joyce's lawsuit and divorce update were supposed to be the trendy news everyone had expected, but the brilliant Prince turned it around.Although he won, the people had their mixed reactions and opinions to the situation. Conspiracy theories and false accusations and disbelief were all flying around, commenters and commentators and political analysts were pouring in their thoughts and opinions to the case. To some, Damon must have used his powers to manoeuvre the situation in his favour, to others he had planned it all along and Joyce was never his wife but an actress he paid to play his self-orch
“What to you mean, Ivy? Damon played everything and used you guys as pawns in his game?” Sonia asked Ivy, surprised and at the same time fascinated by all Ivy had told her about Damon's play.For sure she couldn't have imagined Damon doing that, but learning that it was all Damon's idea to let Joyce work as his ladder to step higher, amazed Sonia. “I was even more surprised than you are right now, sis. Damon is something else.” Ivy said to her sister.Sonia and Ivy sat down together on the couch, glasses of wine in hand as they went over the event at the hotel.“His entry game into the hotel room was so scary and frightening, I almost passed out.” Ivy explained.“That's crazy. So now you think he's after you?” “I think so, sis. Haven't you watched the documentary and the intended consequences for Joyce and those involved? I fear for my career and my life, right now.” Ivy said.Sonia shook her head and answered her back,“That's terrible but I think Joyce is just the target. Where's
Damon gathered together with his team at the office to catch up and deliberate on any lingering matters. Seated together in the office lounge were Brandley, Philip, Bella, and Elizabeth, each sipping their glass of wine. “Now that Joyce is gone, we need to return our attention to other matters. What do we have?” Damon asked the group. Everyone stared on, waiting to say something that was on their mind. “The Board is overly pleased with the outcome of everything and they were all grateful they stayed and trusted us to fix the problem.” Elizabeth went first. “But some of them did pull out, right? I have their money to prove so.” Damon asked, knowing that among the men who hedged their bet against him were some members of his Board. “Well, it turns out that was just another bird your one-stone hit. You eliminated the bad eggs within the Board.” Philip added, praising the effect of their p
Damon at down on his chair as he set out to make his unveiling to his team. “Like I said earlier, defending the Kingdom from internal and external threats, and expanding its geopolitical influence and business empire across the globe is my agenda. The world will not bow to us unless we make it to and there are entities who vehemently oppose us and want to see us fall but we'll not give in to them.” As he spoke, the team listened attentively to his words, the things he was about to say would reorganize and restructure their operations, and this would determine the future of the Kingdom and its empire. “To achieve this agenda, it is imperative that I set the right structure that would give me the necessary balance and flexibility to operate. Therefore, I'll be stepping down from active duty at the company, and that role will be taken over by Philip. Just as you did recently, you'll represent me as the new President and CEO of the b
At the mystery location where the mysteriously evil group gathered together, their master's words thundered the room and sent everyone into panic mode, they feared for their lives because they had enraged their master. He turned to them and asked his question again, this time with a less thunderous tone, “I said, why is the Kingdom still standing? And why is that foul name, Langston, still mentioned and praised?” The men and women who were gathered there, stammered as they muffled their words to each other. None had the boldness to behold the face of their master, they all looked down as they muttered their words. “Twenty-one of you, rightly positioned in all the places of power, influence, and authority, yet you could not execute a simple attack.” He fires at them again. One of the men among his subjects finally mustered the courage to speak. “Grandmaster, may your agenda be
For weeks going forward, the country and the world at large have been with mixed reactions following the unfolding events in the Kingdom. The exposing of Ambassador Justin Barnes as a member of a secret organisation known as the Shadow Government and also as the Supreme Mafia Boss in Italy, took the world by storm and sparked several conversations on the case.The people were yet to digest that piece of information when the next ones followed, the mass arrest of prominent figures in the country and overseas as part of an effort to crack down on the Shadow Government. Every nation took action as they sought out those rogue players within their system and brought them to justice. It was a mass crackdown across the globe.Information on John Langston, the Grandmaster, was concealed from the public. The public wasn't aware of the relationship between Mr. Barnes and the Langstons nor were they aware of who the true Grandmaster was. As part of a deal to lessen their sentence, all who were a
The entrance of the trio into this highly secretive mansion to burst this highly secretive organisation was a wonder to everyone in the room. The members laid down flat, hiding their faces from being seen by the King and the Prince. They were all prominent individuals in the country, serving various capacities mostly in politics, and it was a shame to find themselves in such a place and situation.The King walked slowly to his brother who remained on his throne waiting for him with a smirk on his face. “Hello, brother. We meet again.” He said to him.John Langston laughed and responded, “Yes, we meet again. Not as I expected though.” “And what exactly were your expectations, John?” King Richard asked him.John tossed another smirk, sighed, and responded, “Your downfall and my uprise. That was the expectation.”King Richard smiled slightly, “I am sorry you didn't get to see your expectations come to pass.” He then pointed at Damon and said to his stepbrother, “Meet my grandson, Damon
Lisa's expression brought confusion to the room, nobody understood what she was saying, not even her who made the call. The voice that answered the call didn't say anything meaningful to her, it wasn't Damon nor anyone she recognised, and he ended the call abruptly on her. “What did he say?” They asked her.“It wasn't Damon.” “But that is his private line, the same one we called two days ago?” Brienne asked her.“Yes, it is. But the voice wasn't his and…” Lisa answered and then paused. “And what?” Brienne asked her.“He said Damon was with us here. I don't understand what that means.” “That is bullshit, call the number again.” One of the members ordered.The room erupted in murmur and questioning as they wondered what was going on. Lisa called the number again but got no response from the number. She tried it over and over again but still no response. “It's not going through.” She informed them, “Is he playing games with us?” She asked rhetorically.“He wouldn't dare, he knows wh
The Grandmaster called for a meeting with his subordinates to discuss the release of Mr. Barnes. They were now all aware of the situation with Mr. Barnes and now they needed to make a plan to get him out.“You all are some of the most powerful people in the country, and now we know the situation with Justin Barnes, what plans do you have in place to free him?” He asked them.As usual, the atmosphere was tense and everyone was on edge not only because they feared the Grandmaster but also because they had never seen him in such a mode before. He was on a different level of dreadful to them and somehow, they could see he was emotional which he never used to be. Although they all acknowledge Justin Barnes' role in the whole system and how he was the second in command, yet they couldn't understand why there was so much love and interest for him. The Grandmaster had clearly stated at times past that if anyone was caught, they were on their own and must find their way out themselves without
“What are you going to do about Joyce's kidnapping?!” Sonia stormed her question again on Damon seeing that he didn't respond to her previous questions. She tapped him on his lap to quicken him for some answers.Damon sighed to the frustration Sonia was giving him on Joyce's case but he had no choice than to respond to her. “Joyce will be fine. Just watch and see.” “So you're just going to sit here, do nothing, and she'll just be fine like that?” She inquired more to understand what the Prince was saying.“Yes. Isn't that true Brandley?” Damon answered her and called for Brandley to confirm his words.“Ttue, boss. She'll be fine.” Brandley answered.Sonia couldn't understand what these people were doing, she was the only one who seemed lost and paranoid about the situation. Everyone else including Ivy were relaxed and unbothered about the situation like they knew something she didn't know.“What's the problem with you all?” She rose up and blazed at everyone in the group. “How can y
The sudden news broke out and set almost everyone on edge. Sonia and Ivy in particular as they didn't know why Damon was getting involved with his ex-wife who tried to ruin his life.“Who has Joyce?” Sonia asked.“Mr. Barnes' father. They are demanding the release of Mr. Barnes and clear all accusations against him.” Damon answered her.“Okay, but why is Joyce now important? I thought she was working for them?” Sonia asked again to fill in the gaps of her ignorance on the subject. “Wasn't she a recruit of Mr. Barnes? Bella?” She dragged Bella into it as she sought for answers on the state with Joyce.Damon and the others looked at each other suspiciously, Sonia and Ivy picked the signal that they were somehow in league with Joyce. “Hmm…we know that look. Something's going on between you guys and Joyce. I thought she was the enemy?” Sonia blasted at them to further her inquiries.Damon signalled to Brandley to help the young queen-to-be with the answers she sought. “We recruited Joyce
The team gathered together at Damon's hotel the next morning, this was to be their first meeting since he came back from Italy. With him was Brandley, Philip, Sonia, Elizabeth, Bella, and Ivy. Damon called them together to discuss general matters that pertained to them all.They all congratulated him and Sonia both for their engagement and the new monarchical promotion. It was all a buzz for them, they did a little private celebration themselves together last night and hoped to get more done later but for now, business was paramount for the group.“I want to sincerely appreciate you all for your efforts and contributions to my success so far, from Brandley who stood by me through all hells, to the Langston bosses working to keep the empire and our secret operations afloat, to the incredible Bella who put her life at risk for the job, and to the Richmond sisters for their timely and highly important revelation that changed everything. I sincerely appreciate you all…” he continued on hi
“Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your priceless attention please.” The Royal Announcer called out to the esteemed guests, bringing their attention to the podium where he was. “Thank you. At this point, the King would like to make a very important announcement to us all.”The guests applauded as they watched the King come up on stage and took the mic. “My good people, today is indeed a day of celebration for our country and the Kingdom following the recent accomplishments in Italy.” The audience listened attentively to the King's words as they flowed from his lips. “Since the coronation of my grandson, Prince Damon, the Kingdom has continued to triumph and amass more respect than it ever did in times past. And this is the reason for this unprecedented announcement.”As the King spoke, Damon and Sonia arrived at the hall from the room with their hands locked together and glowing smiles on their faces. On Sonia's finger was the most priceless piece of jewel in the country, glittering s
The King spent some time chatting with Damon and Sonia, familiarising himself with the young woman even to giving his approval and blessings to their relationship. “I see you two have found yourselves perfect for each other, I am happy you did. I hope to see the progress you make together on your journey, I look forward to it. You have my blessings.” “Thank you, My King.” They both answered in excitement, “I'll be right back, grandfather.” Damon said as he held Sonia's hand to leave.“Make sure you don't go far, my special announcement is coming up shortly.” The King answered him.Damon nodded his head in response and whispered into Sonia's ear, “Come with me.” “Where are we going? And what special announcement is the King talking about?” Sonia asked him, being pulled by the Prince away to his choicest location.“I don't know. Just follow me.” They climbed upstairs to his personal office in the Palace, running around the hallway like highschool lovers. The guards watched them madly