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Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 216: Scared
"Where is my husband?""Young miss, he only stepped out for a while... He will be back soon. Please accept your food. You haven't eaten anything decent for hours."Levi stepped into Brooklyn's ward with Cyrus and Marie only to witness a nurse trying to coerce Brooklyn to eat.But she seemed frightened because she shrunk away and shook her head constantly. Her hands were covering her ears and she was shuddering."Get my husband... And you... stay away from me!"Levi's fists balled angrily as his eyes darkened. Whatever she went through at that dungeon must have been so scary for her to act this way.She didn't act this way when he had her earlier. It must have been the aphrodisiac."Miss—""I'll take it from here," Levi's cold voice almost made the plate fall from her hands.She saw how angry he was and thought he was angry at her so she nodded, dropped the plates and scampered away."Brooke... I'm here," Levi tried to touch her but she shrunk further at his touch like it was despicabl
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 217: Popularity
Levi's eyes paused briefly over the date before they trailed down further to the other details.[Every other leader of the stock hall of fame will be present including J.J, Lord Of Stocks and many more]Levi's brows arched when he saw this. Naturally when he joined the stock market, he was intrigued by the people who had been occupying the top ten positions for a long time, particularly J.J.He had seen rumours on the webpage but the trader was only a youth when he joined and quickly began to break records causing him to earn a spot in the hall of fame.The email didn't end there and went on to,[If you accept our invitation, a spot will be reserved for in the webinar and the link to join will be sent to you]Levi didn't think much of it and sent his answer. Almost immediately, he received a confirmation mail.[You have successfully reserved a spot in the webinar. Be there on time. We will be expecting you!]Levi minimised the app after this and thought of the date. It was less than a
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 218: Scarred
When the doctors left, the guards positioned outside Thomas' room fell to their knees and pleaded for their lives."Young master, we swear we have been here all night not even daring to close our eyes. We didn't see anyone come in or leave."Levi didn't respond. This was the highest floor and he didn't want to think of how someone could have gone in and come out unnoticed.One thing he knew was that his father wasn't safe. Seeing his expression, the guards trembled, already dreading their ends.While Cyrus thought differently and walked to Levi, "Boy, do you have someone in mind?"Levi didn't look up as he spoke, "I don't know who he is, uncle. If I get him, I swear I won't care if he is related to us or not, I'll send him to where he belongs."Cyrus' forehead creased. This means Levi knew something so he urged him to say everything he knew so they could know how to help.When they heard all the incidents from the shooting at the hotel, to almost drowning at the sea, the abduction and
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 219: Vitamins
"Sir, be rest assured. It's nothing serious. Your wife is only in a bit of shock. She will snap out of it soon enough."Although the doctor tried to reassure Levi, he was still worried as he watched Brooklyn who was now asleep.Hector was also in the ward as he had come for a visit but grandfather Hernandez was unable to make it because he had pressing matters to attend to."Are you certain we do not have to get a therapist?" Hector asked worriedly. He has never seen his sister being so fragile. In his own opinion, she was his confident, strong elder sister."No but we will have to keep on monitoring her and if it persists then we will take the next option and get her the therapist."The doctor gave them a few more instructions and even told Levi they could go home because Brooklyn seemed adamant on leaving the hospital.Levi and Hector visited Lincoln. Hector was quite surprised to see Marie and Cyrus. He couldn't help wondering again that they really were related to Levi.Now that n
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 220: A Fine Man
Levi was waiting for grandfather Hernandez to end his phone calls when he received a call from an unregistered number. At first, he simply ended the call without a second glance.But then the person kept on calling that he had to step aside and answer the call. "Hello?""Why are you doing this?!" The furious voice that came through the phone made him pause."Who is this?""Levi, you dare act like you don't recognize my voice. How dare you?!"It only took a second then for Levi to realise who it was. A lazy smile danced on his lips as he retorted, "Do you need me to contact a psychiatrist since you obviously can't do it yourself?""Damn you!" Micheal was so enraged that Levi thought he could hear him squeezing the poor phone tightly."If this is why you have called, I'll gladly spare you the stress of a heart attack and end the call now.""I dare you to!"Tut-tut!Levi ended the call without batting an eye. He wasn't someone to ignore a dare and just as he thought, his phone rang again
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 221: Fantasies
Levi had to call someone from the city laboratory to pick up the pills he had snuck out. Now that James was injured and didn't look like he'd be getting back on his feet any moment from now, there wasn't another guard he could trust.He couldn't guarantee they wouldn't be in cahoots with Yolanda or Luis.He was still having a hard time believing Luis would want to hurt his own parents but the odour from the vitamins fermented the suspicion in his heart.Ring!Ring!He was coming out of the bathroom when his phone rang. He moved quickly to answer the call so as not to disturb Brooklyn who was still asleep."Hello—""Hello brother-in-law," Hector's voice cut off his words."Hector?" Levi rubbed his temple. "Why couldn't you have just walked up to my room instead of doing this? You almost woke my wife just now.""He'd be talking as if she isn't my sister too."He knew Hector meant to say this underneath his breath but he heard him loud and clear and thinking of his expression while he sa
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 222: Webinar
"You don't need to know this," Billy smiled but the smile quickly disappeared as if he remembered how repulsed Larry had looked earlier."You get to do what you want with Brooklyn. Isn't that your greatest fantasy?"Larry's gaze narrowed. This strange man knows too much and it wasn't good news."I only came out because you mentioned Levi. I hate him very much and would do anything to have him pleading at my feet for mercy.""No... No... No," Billy shook his head with a click of his tongue. "That's not how it works. You can't eat your cake and have it."Larry was a bit confused so Billy explained, "I want Levi. You want Brooklyn. Let's work together. Case settled or is your hatred for Levi greater than your lust for Brooklyn?"His question hit the nail on the head. Larry fell silent. Almost immediately, an image of Brooklyn looking so beautiful in those body hugging smart suits she used to wear made his groin ache so badly.His thoughts trailed further to her perky breasts and voluptuou
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 223: What Insolence!
During these past few days, Levi kept thinking, 'No, I might be wrong. Even though father clearly doesn't like Brooklyn, he couldn't have done that to his own father. I might just be paranoid. It might not be what I thought.'But the test result completely broke his last hope. How could Luis have been so cruel like this?No, he had to stop grandfather from taking those vitamin pills any longer and question Luis why he did it.Did this mean he must have been the one behind grandmother's ailment too? Was this all because of the company?"Where are you going?" Brooklyn called out when he suddenly stood and attempted to walk out abruptly."The webinar is starting. You can't miss it," She had seen the mocking and harsh comments in the chat. She didn't want him to lose now."I'm going to grandfather's room. I'll only be gone for a few minutes. I will still catch up with the webinar when I return.""No," Brooklyn quickly moved to block his way when he attempted to leave again."You can't mis
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235: The End II
Juan is right. He really owes Laura even in the next lifetime. She trusted him, loved him but he tore their family apart and couldn't even cherish the one person she left behind. Did he still deserve to live? __________ A few weeks later after the news of what had befallen the madam of Hernandez family broke out, Levi was in the ward speaking to his father who was about to be taken away to the Wales by Cyrus, Marie and Lincoln when a guard walked in. "Sir, the young madam's father has come for a visit. He is currently with her." Heading this, Levi brows furrowed and he stood. He looked down at his father who didn't even react like he had heard his words and sighed. "Father, be good, okay? I'll come with Brooklyn to visit you sometime when she has fully recovered. Bye." He turned to his uncle, aunt and cousin with a grateful look. They all shared a hug and he told them, "I wish you a safe trip and please tell grandfather I sent my greetings." With that, they bade farewell and h
234: The End I
Juan simply gave Luis a look that made him feel like he was a fool and walked around him, going straight to Yolanda and completely ignoring him. "Should I tell them about the aphrodisiac or you will?"When he said these words, Yolanda's eyes widened in fear and she panicked. He didn't stop there, "Or I should talk about the vitamins instead. I'm sure my brother will like to learn more about Andy."Yolanda's knees turned weak and she almost collapsed if it weren't for the cops holding her. Seeing her reaction, Luis walked up to them. "What are you talking about?"Juan finally gave him attention and pointed at him, "You are such a fool. I can't believe you cheated with this thing on Laura. You should atone for your sins at her grave for the rest of your life!"Luis gritted angrily and his fingers balled into fists but he knew he stood no chance against Juan if he attempted to strike."That's enough Juan," Grandfather Hernandez stepped in. "What's all this fuss about? Ask the cops to l
233: Game Over II
"Here are records of her purchasing many illegal drugs from this black market trader. They managed to track her transactions and realized that besides purchasing a potent poison within different time frames and a few other drugs yet to be identified, she also purchased a strong aphrodisiac that has been banned for years."Levi's expression turned rigid upon hearing this. Aphrodisiac? He looked at the hospital bed where Brooklyn was sleeping peacefully wrapped in bandages and suddenly remembered the first time he had met her.She had run down the street trying to escape from Larry. He could still remember how strong he had felt the scent of the aphrodisiac from her.All those times, he used to think Larry was the one behind the aphrodisiac but what if he had an accomplice.Larry might have wrongfully listed after Brooklyn but Levi knew he was too chickenhearted to purchase that contraband himself.So it must have been someone who gave it to him and that person could be Yolanda."Uncle,
232: Game Over
Gunshots suddenly rang out in the warehouse and the guns in the thugs hands began to fall to the ground one after the other as they cried in pain,"Argh!""Ah!!!!""Argh!!!!""Ow!!!"Noah's eyes almost bulged out of their sockets as he watched all his men fall to the floor and writhe in pain. "You bastard!" He yelled into the microphone as he watched cops emerge. "Are you so foolish? Do you think your wife will go Scot free now? Just a word from me and her mutilated body parts will be sent to your doorstep!"Levi's eyes darkened at his words. He looked around because he knew Noah could see him. "Do you know what has become of your accomplice, Billy? Just surrender now or your term will be worse."Noah laughed and the warehouse echoed with his laughter. "That was all my plan, you fool! He was after my ring too so how could I let him remain with me?! He is no longer useful so I tossed him out.""You have gone against me and I can see you value the ring more than your wife. That is w
231: Come Get It
As the chaos subsided, Juan received a call and stepped away from the gathering. He found a quiet place and answered the call just before it was disconnected."Hello, did you find out anything?" He was a bit anxious about what the other person was going to say. If Luis is really declared guilty, he won't spare him."Sir, we tracked his call records and his bank records even deleted transactions but found nothing unusual."Juan didn't know why he released a sigh of relief. He wasn't wrong after all. Luis might be temperamental and easily pissed off but he won't do anything to hurt his own family. Then who tampered with the vitamins? Because Juan had a bit of knowledge in medicine, he knew the vitamins were manufactured by a popular pharmaceutical company and they were original products.Which means someone must have tampered with the vitamins after they were purchased? He had almost forgotten that he was on a call until the person spoke again."Sir, we also checked the call records of
230: Lloyd's of Wales
"She's missing," Hector announced as he walked into the sitting room where the cops were handling Billy and the bloody mess he had causedLevi was on a sofa with an oppressive expression that showed one shouldn't come closer to him."Oh no! Our poor Brooke! She only just got released and she's gone again!" Yolanda was on the other side of the room crying her eyes out.This sound made Levi's fingers clench with every passing second. Why act like she cares?"Mr Lloyd, do you know who could be behind this?" A cop was asking Levi for the umpteenth time yet was receiving no response.Luis walked up to them furiously and pointed at him. "How dare you act nonchalant?! Officer, hold him responsible if anything happens to my daughter!"Levi's face hardened but he refused to say a word and just sat there listening to Luis' rants. Images of Brooklyn's current state kept on running through his mind and he almost couldn't breathe."Levi!" The door the cops were entering and leaving through suddenl
229: End Of You
Brooklyn was walking down the hallway to her room when she felt someone sprinted across the hallway. She didn't think too much about it as she was still upset about what had happened in the sitting room.She has never seen her father so angry and that too at his own brother. These days, she feels her father is gradually turning into someone they all don't know anymore.Not to mention the cold war he has been engaging with these days.Tap!She halted when she saw the shadow of the person sprinting across the hallway again. She was suddenly scared and called out, "Who is there?!"No one answered her and she turned around. The hallway was silent. "Maybe I'm just being paranoid," She mumbled to herself.No one could get into this house anyway. But as she shook her thoughts away and took another step, someone suddenly strangled her from behind."Ah—" Her shout was muffled as a cloth was put over her nose. Her body went paralyzed with fear as she realized what was happening.She wanted to s
228: Don't Dare Me
"This wasn't what we both agreed to. I don't agree to this," Billy kicked a chair as he flared.Noah Lloyd didn't bat an eye at his actions. He simply said, "If you want to get Levi, this will be your only way.""Why do I have to go in there and get his wife himself? You have so many men they could easily carry out the job. Why me? It feels like you are sending me straight to the enemy's trap."Billy hated to admit it but he was a bit scared about facing Levi. Now he has to find a way to sneak into the Hernandez family residence himself, knock Brooklyn out and find a way to sneak her out.Noah's plan didn't sound feasible to him and he wasn't a fool. No way will he do that.Noah smiled craftily. He knew it. Billy wasn't as foolish as he thinks so there was no way he could keep him now. He just has to get rid of him.Besides, the dumbo also wants his ring. All the more reason for him not to survive but first he had to convince the fool."Your first attempt at the hospital was a complet
227: Familial Ties
"I'm certainly not a tour guide now."Levi chuckled at Juan's words but waited for him to continue. He relished the taste of the first food he grabbed and wondered if Brooklyn had her dinner yet."I think... I should keep what I do as a secret but it has nothing to do with our family's business.""That's not fair uncle. What's with the suspense?" Levi frowned and Juan laughed.The former was quite curious about this eldest son of Hernandez's family that has managed to evade the discerning eyes of paparazzi for years.Although Juan was estranged from the family, he appeared to be living better than his younger brother, Luis.Heck if they were to stand together one wouldn't be able to judge who was the younger one or the older one."Let's keep that aside now. Maybe someday... What I just want to say is whatever my brother does, just know he means no harm. He is ambitious and all but doesn't take it to heart. Go easy on him."Levi paused and swallowed the food in his mouth. One would hav
