***Roberto's pov***I went to my room when Gloria's family started eating to freshen up. Gabriel followed me."Should we inform Gloria or wait?" He asked."We have to inform her. She has to know before she testifies. We'll just go tomorrow. Words must not get out that we kidnapped them from Mr Parks." I warned and he nodded."And for Rosa,we still need those CCTV footages. Rosa's case is still pending and I can't wait to crush her." I said."I heard Blake died and I'm sure his wife must resent you for that. It's almost a year now sir,I don't think we'd be able to retrieve those videos anymore." He said."We have to keep trying. The video is the only thing that can help me send Rosa to jail." I said and he nodded. He left my room and I freshened up.I went back to the living room to grab my dinner too.I ate till my fill."Sir! I'll be going home now. Please take care of yourself." She said and bowed."Sure,thanks." We bade goodbyes and she left.The next morning.I dialed Diana's numb
***Mr Parks pov***"She lives closes to Maybirth. I have no idea what her house number is but she stays in Maybirth." I informed."Sure sir. We'd get to it but we might not be able to get her today. We need to know her house address and plan so we won't make mistake." He said."What plan do you want? What stupid plans? My daughter is rotting in jail and you are talking about plans." I yelled."I'm sorry sir. We would go now." He said and I stopped them."I'm going with you." I said and they looked at Mr."Sir? It could be dangerous." He said."It's fine. I have to do this myself. Roberto started this and I'll end this." I said.We all got into our cars and drove to Maybirth. Luckily for us I spotted Diana."There she is." I said.My men got down and followed her till she got into the house. She was about to close the door and I placed my leg in between."Mr Park." She said,shocked to see me at her door."Seize her." I yelled and they held her. She struggled with them and surprisingly
***Roberto's pov***We all got to the car and Gabriel drove. He stopped at the location and I hissed."We have to save Diana at any cost. I'm sure he's going to try something stupid but let's all be at alert." I commanded all my guards including Gabriel when we all got down."We are solidly behind you sir." He said and I nodded.I got a call from Mr Parks shortly after parking and I picked it."I see you're outside. Bring Gloria's family out." Mr Park ordered."Where is Diana?" I asked."Just bring Gloria's family out and let's negotiate." Mr Parks said."What? Are you crazy? You said you'll exchange Gloria's family for Diana. What's the meaning of this rubbish?" I yelled over the phone"I was just joking. My men would bring Diana out now. Calm down. Hand over Gloria's family to them." Mr Park said and I dropped the call."Diana would soon come out." I said and Gabriel stood in front of me at alert.Soon footsteps were heard and they were approaching us faster. I couldn't see the pe
***Rosa's pov***"Let's just go. The issue must have died down." My mom held my hand,dragging me up."I'm not ready to be humiliated. Let's wait one more week before we step out." I said."C'mon. I need to get that bag before any other hands get to it. Prudencia might get it." She said and I eyed her."Haven't you stopped this crazy attitude of yours? I'm trying to take over the company and make sure Laura gets locked up forever but you're going crazy over a bag?" I yelled."Rosa! Don't talk to your mom like that. Now stand up and let's go." She screamed and i stood up. I have no other choice than to accompany her now.We decided to take one of mom's car and her driver drove out to the mall. We made sure we used our nose masks and used our hats. I used a black hat while my mom use a pink hat. I was wearing a blue, summer flowery dress while my mom wore a black sleeveless dress.We walked in the mall and my mom held my hand."That witch is already in the mall. We need to get that bag b
***Laura's pov***I thought I was finally going to get out of prison. I thought this was the end of my suffering but it seems I was just joking with my self. A year was also added to my sentence. I was thrown back to my cell and Suzy laughed me."You think you'd get out of here before me? We'll die here together." She smiled as she grabbed my hair."I'm sorry." I said. That was the only word that came out of my mouth. I didn't know why I did but it felt like the right thing to do.She held my neck and pressed it until I struggled with breathing. I tapped on her hands as if I was tapping out."We rot in here together baby." She glared at me while adding more pressure.My eyes started dilating and I felt like my lungs were collapsing as there was no oxygen supply."I think she's going to die if you keep going at this rate." One of our cell mate Joy spoke."Let her die." Suzy yelled adding more and more pressure."This rich people think they can do whatever they want. She commits a crime
***Diana's pov***I was expecting him to call or beg me he didn't. Guess he was selfish after all. I heard a knock on my door and I ran to the door thinking it might be him. I opened it and it was Gabriel. I hissed."What are you doing here?" I asked."Oh! I'm sure you weren't expecting me. You were expecting Mr Roberto." He mocked and I sat down."Don't talk about him here." I grabbed the newspaper sitting on my center table,crossed my legs and began to explore."Better come back to the office before he employs someone new." He said and I eyed him."Are you okay? Like are you in your right senses? I quit! I won't work for someone who doesn't value me." I said and he sighed."Don't you understand him? It's never easy for him and people like you just make things difficult for him. Ever since you told me you were in love with him,you changed. This is not you at all. This is not the Diana I know. All you want is for him to love you back. You are the selfish one here." He said and stood u
***Roberto's pov***It was time for me to finally get rid of Rosa and her family. The divorce case is ongoing and it would be the perfect time to reveal who Rosa is and that she is alive to the world. The pending case has to continue. It just have to so she can go to jail and pay for all the bad things she has done to me.I grabbed my phone. "Diana we need to go to Mr Parks lawyer." I shouted."Sir! She resigned." He reminded and I gasped."Where is that new goddamn PA? This is driving me insane and making me slow. I need to do lots of things and I don't even have a schedule." I yelled.A girl walked in. She was wearing a brown trouser suit and heels. Her hair was brown,long and curly. She has Diana's aura but not the face and elegance."Good morning sir. I'm Olivia and I'll be your personal assistant from now on." She introduced. "Let's see Mr Parks. I have something for him." I said and we all went to the car. My driver drove to Mr Parks house and I wasn't let in. He came out."Wha
***Rosa's pov***She stared at me without answering."What do you mean? Why are you asking all of a sudden?" She asked and I tried to smile but I failed. What's wrong with me? What's wrong with her? I just want to know who my father is. Is that tok much to ask?"Just answer the question mom. Who is my dad? Where is he? Is he alive or dead?" I almost yelled. I was hoping and really praying she would tell me. I just want to know who the man is. "Stop asking. Stop!" She screamed in my face."Why would you tell me not to ask? Why? I deserve to know who my father is. All my life,I've believed Mr Parks was my father and now he is not so tell me who my father is." I yelled and she looked at me straight in the eye. Why is she so angry? Did my dad hurt her? Or did he run away? Why won't she tell me? Just a name would do."I don't know. Stop disturbing me." She gritted her teeth."Really mom? Just his name. Say something. Why are you so mad? I just want to know him." I asked and she refused t
***Rosa's pov***Getting to the hospital,mom was rushed into the ward and was attended to immediately. Dad was pacing to and fro scared of what the doctor would come and say. "Nothing much happen to her." I said."I know and I regret pushing her. It was a mistake." He bit his upper lip.Few minutes later,the doctor came to meet us."Are you her husband sir?" He asked and my dad nodded."Let's talk privately."I held my dad's hand."You talk here. I'm her daughter and he was the one who caused this in the first place." I glared at him."Shut it Rosa! It was a mistake." He corrected. "Well,she has stroke now. A side of her brain was affected so the left side of her body is paralyzed." He announced."What? Look at what you did to her?" I yelled. I wanted to hit him but we were in public."Will she be fine?" I asked."Maybe. It's a 50_50%. She could get better or worse." He said and I shaked my head."I hope she'll be alright. Even though I and my mom quarrel a lot,I wouldn't want her
***Roberto's pov***"What's my business with Roberto? What sort of madness is this?" Her screamed echoed in the room."You threatened you'd do something to Gabriel. Well we can't find him." I yelled back throwing my hands in the air dramatically."I was just joking. It was just a threat. Why would I kidnap Gabriel? What use would it be for me?" She dropped her spoon."Son! That accusation is just too much. Have you reported to the police?" I eyed him and he cleared his throat."I know you'll always support her. You've been blinded by her. I'll leave and I'm going straight to the station. If I find out she has a hand in this,I'll make sure she rots in jail." I said and was about to leave when my father held my arm."And if she's not guilty what would you do? I've told you to stop accusing her for whatever thing that happens to you. You're the one who's blinded by your ego and your sadistic thoughts. Why would Gabriel get missing and the first person you think of is your step mom?"I ya
***Rosa's pov***"Where? How? How did you find them? Tell me!" I demanded."Calm down. I only got to know the location. Besides we can't go get them. It would be too dangerous." She said and I hissed."Just give me the address and I'll do the rest myself." "Just be careful. Mr Roberto's security is always tight and if he finds out you're the one,you're a goner." She said and i laughed."If I'm a goner then you'll be what? Just send me the address and spare me the cock and bull story." I said and dropped the call.Minutes later,I got a message from Diana. The address of where Laura kids are is with me. I can finally get what I want from Laura.I can't wait to control all of these properties. I stood up and turned around,taking a view of my room.Can't wait to see the look on my father's face when I snatch all of his properties from him.The only problem I have now is to hire some men to help me get those children. What do I even need them for? All I need is a video of them,just to con
***Gabriel's pov***I sneaked out of the office knowing Mr Roberto wouldn't need me soon. I received t a call an unknown number asking me to come meet at the hospital where Alice's father has been hospitalized. I got there and it was Christian,Alice's younger brother. He raised his hand,signalling me to come in."Why would he call me here considering the fact that he hates me so much." I asked myself. We've even beaten each other once.He placed his hand on my shoulder."Hey bro." He said and started walking out of the hospital. "What's going on? Where are we headed?" I asked but he smiled.I should tell you but Alice would kill me if I utter a single word."I've told Alice I'm no longer interested in this relationship. Why would she try to surprise me?" I yelled."Just calm down. I know my family has hurt you in so many ways. Just take this as a sorry." He smiled and opened the car for me. The bodyguards standing outside cladded in all black suits were just so intimidating. I'm a bo
***Diana's pov***I get he wants to take his revenge but this is just evil. How could he separate those children from their mother? How could he do such a thing to them? I wonder how those kids would feel like now. I clenched my fist as I walked towards them."Diana! Where have you been? Couldn't go on lunch break because of you. We were supposed to work on this together." Olivia banged the file on the table. i could see the happiness in her eyes."Quit lying. You never asked me to work on any file with you. If you want Mr Roberto to like you,you're doing a great job." I folded my arms."What's wrong with you? Don't you know you're in the office? I told you I don't want any personal shit here?" He yelled at me.I wanted to defend myself but he spoke over me."I'm not interested in you. I don't like you. I'm only keeping you here because you've been of great help. This is the last straw Diana,the next one will be the end." He said and walked out of the office.I felt hurt. I felt a ver
***Rosa's pov***"Let's meet at Deemarks restaurant by two." I said."Sure. Please make it on time. I've got lots of work to do." She replied and i nodded as if she could see me.I dropped the call and raised my clenched fist up in the air. "Yes. Finally something to take Roberto down. I want him to beg at my feet. I want him to beg for mercy." I smiled as the thought of me ruining Roberto made me smile.I couldn't wait to hear what she has to say. I left all the things I was doing and rushed to the restaurant. I sat down and the waitress handed the menu over to me.I glanced at the menu as they had lots of good food and drinks but my mind kept pondering,thinking of the good news Diana has to give me. The restaurant looked every nice. Nice artworks hanging on the wall,comfy chairs which were arranged in rows,good lightening and great customer care.I kept tapping my left foot against the floor,anxious and nervous at the same time,checking the entrance to see if Diana was approaching
***Cynthia's pov***"The issue must have died down. I'm going out." I eyed Rosa."Mum? I'm telling you people don't forget things like this. Don't go out. It's dangerous and it can affect stocks and shares at the company. The corporation is at the verge of dying." She begged."What's your business? I need to go for shopping. It's very important." I yelled as i walked out on her. I got into the car and drove off to the mall. I got down and I saw the glances and murmuring. I waved it off thinking it wasn't that much. I locked the car and took a few steps and people started taking my pictures and laughing at me.Soon it became like a protest,they started calling me names like slut,pig etc and I was embarrassed.I ran back to my car with so much difficulty as some people decided to be violent and started hitting me.I got to my car and drove back home. I got into the compound and my body was red and swollen. They all hurt. Sone were itchy while some were burning."Didn't I warn you?" Ro
***Roberto's pov***After the clash with my dad,I've been keeping tabs on my stepmother. I just need to find something to use on her. Anything!Diana has been behaving strange especially with Olivia. I know she had told me countless times how much she loves me but I don't need a distraction and that doesn't mean she should hate on Olivia.If not for the friendship between us and how she stood by me when I had nobody I would have sacked her. I hate how unprofessional she's been."Sir! Meeting in five minutes. The members are here sir." Olivia informed. I searched around for Diana but she was no where to be found.This is what she's supposed to be doing but she's busy grumbling and acting jealous. Olivia has been the one doing all of the work.After the meeting,I went to my office to rest and Gabriel walked in."What is it again?" I asked them yawned."I just want to talk about Diana sir." He said and I turned to face him."If it's about her loving me please just forget about it. I'm so
***Rosa's pov***Watching mom try to make dad fall in with with her again was so annoying to watching. It made me cringe whenever she tried to seduce him. When I say seduce,I mean her using old stupid tricks like throwing the remote on the floor and bending to pick it while wearing a short seductive dress,I mean that's so disgusting considering they are your parent."Just get the fuck away from me. I'm trying to watch tv." My dad yelled as he left the living room."Wait up Daniel. I know you want this. Don't be shy." Mom said and she ran towards him.This is so embarrassing. I know she doesn't love him. She just wants him to change his mind against the divorce.All I want is for mom to steal shares or the company. That's all I want. I need to see Laura. She knows all of dad's password. If I can blackmail her with something or threaten her,she can tell me."What can I blackmail her with? She's in jail. Shes got nothing else to lose anymore." I bit my lower lip as I paced round the room