Lydia gently opened the door, and there was the bank management smiling at her."Hi, Miss Lydia," she greeted and stretched her hand for a shake, which Lydia reluctantly accepted."We are from the bank, hope you have seen the message," the woman in her 40s, her hair in a ponytail, said.Lydia nodded and opened the door widely for her to enter. She maneuvered her to sit down as she went into the kitchen and prepared her coffee and snacks."Oh, thanks," the woman said and sipped the coffee. Lydia gently sat beside her."Um, as you know, a sum of 150 billion was sent to you through a black card owner," the woman started, and Lydia immediately asked, "Black card, and who is that?""A black card is issued for our potential customers, with unlimited and seamless transactions, and the black owner remains anonymous," she stated."Anonymous, you don't know who he is?""Yeah, only the head manager knows them, not us, and it has been confirmed from the person, you are the beneficiary," she stated
"What concern do you have with where I get my money? I am a CEO of a company; I make money too," Lydia angrily replied.Marcus stepped forward slowly, "Look, you see, we both know you don't worth that much money."Lydia glared, "I don't have to answer your question, you cheater. Listen... I am very powerful than you think now, and I will do everything in my capacity to make you kneel for me." She turned to go, but Marcus called her."Lydia," she turned at him."Why are you doing this? Do you have a reason?" he inquired."No, I don't have a reason to do this for a lowlife person like you," she answered and stormed out of the company.Hales crept beside Marcus, "She is really a stubborn one.""Go to your work. Any talk from you and you will never get your money," Marcus said, and he immediately went to his duties. Marcus looked around and noticed that it had been a long time since he had seen the old woman. He wondered where she was.He looked and searched around, and met one of the cle
"What do you mean you are here to arrest thieves? Who are the thieves?" Kathie snapped at Mr. Hamos."Calm down, girl, and let the police do their job. We will then know who the thieves are," Mr. Hamos confidently said and sat down.The policeman began, "This woman here reported to us that her gold chain was stolen by you, Mr. Marcus.""Me?" Marcus was puzzled. "When?"Madam Bee hauled, "Stop lying. The chain was stolen by you. One of the staff saw you, and don't even lie because it will add to your charge. Kindly give me the chain.""I don't know what you are saying; I have no chain on me," Marcus calmly said.Mr. Hamos tapped the table, "According to someone who overheard you, Kathie instructed you to steal the necklace for her, and you did."Kathie and Marcus looked at each other. This was a plan worked out by both of them.Kathie uttered, "I don't know what you're pulling, but stop making false statements. It can lead you to jail."Mr. Hamos chuckled, "You don't know who is going
"Dad," Marcus uttered. Mr. Thonks stood at the doorstep, with his personal assistant behind him. Kathie and the staff immediately bowed down for him."Let's talk, meet me at the rooftop," Mr. Thonks coldly said and led the way. Marcus bit his lips as he followed his dad to the rooftop.The rooftop was a spacious area with an expansive view of the city skyline. As they stepped onto the rooftop, Marcus noticed the soft glow of the setting sun casting warm hues across the urban landscape. The gentle breeze swept through, carrying with it the faint sounds of the bustling city below.Mr. Thonks gestured towards a set of plush chairs arranged near the edge of the rooftop, overlooking the cityscape. Marcus took a seat, feeling a mix of anticipation and apprehension as he waited for his father to speak."Marcus," his father started, but Marcus immediately interrupted him."I am sorry, sir, I am sorry I am destroying your legacy and history with the board leaders, I am sorry for not living up
Marcus stood in front of the expensive glass mirror, his reflection staring back at him. His phone rested in his hand, the screen illuminated with Sophia's name. He speculated whether to call her or not, finally he made the call.As the phone rang, his heart pounded in anticipation. "Sophia.""Wow, I have been expecting your call!" Sophia delightfully said."I accept your offer," he stated and exhaled loudly."Really? You accept to be my bodyguard?" she asked for confirmation."Yeah, I do. When are we meeting?""Mmm, meet me at the hotel the day after tomorrow evening. I am very grateful! Thanks so much!" she said, very happy."Okay then," Marcus replied and hung up the call, exhaling loudly again. He was going with the saying, "keep your enemies closer.""I am going to find out what happened to Mom at all costs and why she was killed," he uttered and called Ivan.(The next morning)Marcus immediately headed out, dressed in a simple shirt and trousers. He entered his car and put it in
Kathie waited in front of the company today again, waiting for Marcus. It was evening already and didn't even bother to come to the company, she was worried something went wrong with his meeting with his father."That best won't even call, he just disappears as he likes," she groaned. Just then his car stopped in front of him and he exited the car.Kathie frowned at him, and was about to haul when she noticed some bruise on his face, and his fingers looked reddish.She rushed towards him, checking his body. "What... what happened to you, did you get into a fight, who did this to you?""It is just something to be worried about, I'm okay," he dismissively said."No, you can't say that, whoever did this must be put into justice, how could they do this," Kathie insisted."Kathie, I did this to myself when I went to training with Ivan and Paulina," he answered."Really??? What training, why are you training, what are you training for?" she asked in series."I am training how to fight, and
Sophia!" he hauled her name and dragged her away, while he stayed in front of the knife as it penetrated.The assailant looked shocked that he stabbed the wrong target. He quickly removed the knife and lunged towards Sophia, but security was already approaching. Realizing he was about to be caught, he hastily ran away, disappearing into the crowd before anyone could apprehend him."Are you okay?!" the security guard asked, rushing towards Marcus and Sophia.Sophia immediately rushed to Marcus, holding his stomach, her eyes wide with worry. "Are you okay? Oh my god, Marcus, are you hurt?" she asked frantically, her voice trembling with concern.Marcus held his stomach, groaning. Tears immediately welled up in Sophia's eyes."I...I am sorry, I shouldn't have dragged you into this, I shouldn't," she immediately started blaming herself.Marcus calmly revealed his stomach, "Ta-da!!", showing no signs of injury. Sophia's eyes widened in shock and surprise."How... how did you do that?" she
Marcus and Sophia walked hand in hand into the banquet, and as they were about to enter, Lydia stood in front of them."Marcus," she called. Sophia wondered who she was and searched Marcus's face for an answer."Hi, Lydia, you are doing very well," Marcus answered her.She scoffed, "Yeah, I will surely be doing very well, because I am not like you, lingering around rich women."Marcus nodded, "We should not start this here. I don't know the reason you must always come after me whenever we meet.""Yeah, because that's what you deserved. Look at you, some months ago you were romancing and smashing the secretary of the company you used to work for. Now you are with another rich lady," Lydia stated."I don't see any reason why that concerns you," Marcus simply answered."Please... who is this?" Sophia asked."My ex-wife. We have divorced," Marcus answered.Lydia chuckled, "Is that all? You don't tell her you fed in me for years of our marriage, that you were a lowlife and poor man who cou