As night fell, Marcus found himself consumed by Lydia's accusations. What did she mean? Marcus had never cheated on Lydia, his mind swirling with confusion and disbelief. Unable to shake it off his head, he sighed in frustration.Just then, as the door creaked open, interrupting his solitude, Kathie and the others entered the room. Kathie's expression was a mix of relief and anger as she stormed towards Marcus, her emotions boiling over. Without a word, she raised her hand and delivered a sharp slap to his wounded arm.Marcus winced in pain, his eyes wide with surprise at Kathie's sudden outburst. "I told you to be careful, how... how could you be so stupid to cover for her, to shield her and took the bullet, what if you ended up dying!"He remained silent, unable to find the words to defend himself, "Uhm, I'm okay now!""I know you are!" she slapped the wound again, Marcus groaned in pain, "Kathieeeee".Pauline scoffed and held Kathie, "He is just recovering, let him get better".Ivan
Marcus raised his head, surprised and startled, "What the hell did you just say? My father was the one who sent you to kill someone?""Yeah, your father sent me. The female CEO is the target; your father ordered me to do so," he stated, his voice shaky. The knife dropped from his hand, and he walked like a zombie closer to the minister."What did father have on you to keep controlling you, you, the whole Minister of War?" Marcus demanded, grabbing him by the collar.The minister sniffed and stayed mute."Tell me now, or do you want to bleed to death?" He threatened. Kathie frowned; she had never seen this side of Marcus.He raised his hand to give him a blow but was stopped by a helicopter sound approaching them. The light was all over them as they all gazed up, wondering who was coming.The helicopter landed safely, and the engine died down. Some men in black rushed down and opened one of the doors.Mr. Thonks alighted, dressed in total black, with a long black stick in his hand.Kat
Lydia arrived in the room feeling distressed. She looked tired and so haggard; she didn't know the reason. She was feeling bad for what she'd done."Anyway, he deserved it. He was a poor man and doesn't deserve an explanation from me," she uttered to herself before opening the door and entering.She was shocked to find her mom, her brother Tom, and her best friend Amelia inside."Mom, you didn't tell me you were coming," she delightfully said as she entered and hugged her mom."Welcome, daughter. I just wanted to surprise you. Welcome, babe, and congratulations for being one of the best-shot businesswomen in town," Mrs. Jay said.She sat down. "You know, it was very surprising to me also.""Friend, give me some hint on what you did, like... what a great transformation," Amelia giggled."There is this good Samaritan that blessed me with billions of dollars!" she announced. They all popped out their eyes, and it was like they could leave the skull."Really!""What!""Billions!"They cho
Kathie's eye was glued to her computer as she focused on her work. The office light was dim because she closed all the windows, just as she liked it.Just then, the door suddenly flung open. She raised her head and was surprised to see Mr. Hamos.She frowned as she picked up the telephone to call security."I am not here to fight, be calm," he stated, gently sitting in front of her."What are you doing here? You are clearly not a member of this company anymore. The CEO made it clear," Kathie snapped at him.Mr. Hamos chuckled, "You are doing well. I love your courage. I am just here to have some talks with you.""What is it? I am not falling for your sly talk any longer," Kathie stated, her face stiff and determined."Yeah, you have to see this," Mr. Hamos brought out an old newspaper from 33 years ago with the headline "A 10-year-old girl burnt her parents to death by setting the house on fire."Kathie's hand trembled, she gulped, and rubbed her hands together, trying to stay calm."
Kathie and Marcus arrived at the most classic showroom, a spacious and modern building with sleek glass walls that gleamed in the sunlight. The entrance featured automatic sliding doors that welcomed them inside with a soft whoosh.As they stepped in, they were greeted by a showroom floor adorned with luxury cars of various makes and models. The lighting was bright, accentuating the polished surfaces of the vehicles and creating an inviting atmosphere.The cars were arranged in neat rows, each one displayed to highlight its features and design. From elegant sedans to powerful sports cars, the showroom offered a wide selection to suit different tastes and preferences.Plush leather sofas and chairs were strategically placed around the showroom, providing comfortable seating areas for customers to relax and discuss their options with the sales staff. Large screens displayed promotional videos and specifications of the cars, adding to the showroom's high-tech ambiance.In one corner, a c
Marcus dipped his hand in his pocket, his voice laced with determination, declared, "5 billion dollars."Kathie's eyes widened in disbelief. "Marcus, are you serious?""Absolutely," Marcus replied, his gaze locked with Alexander's.Alexander chuckled, his confidence unwavering. "Bold move, Marcus. But I'm in for 10 billion."The showroom buzzed with murmurs of astonishment as the bidding war escalated to unprecedented heights.Marcus gritted his teeth, his mind racing. "10 billion it is."Kathie leaned in closer to Marcus, whispering, "This is insane.""I know, but I'm not letting him win," Marcus whispered back, his eyes never leaving Alexander's.Meanwhile, Alexander's smirk widened as he confidently raised the bid to 40 billion dollars.Gasps filled the room as Marcus hesitated for a moment, contemplating his next move.Finally, with a determined glint in his eye, Marcus announced, "70 billion."Kathie gripped Marcus's arm, her heart pounding with anticipation. "You're pushing it,
Marcus, with a determined expression, reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone. "I'll make the transfer right now," he declared, his voice tinged with confidence."Please, your account details," he inquired from the manager, who was reluctant, and hesitatingly told him the bank details.Kathie watched anxiously as Marcus tapped away on his phone, entering the manager's bank details with precision. The tension in the room was at its peak as they awaited the result.Marcus input the amount, but just as Marcus was about to confirm the transfer, the screen flashed with a notification: "Transaction failed. Network issues. Please try again later."A wave of disbelief washed over Marcus as he stared at his phone, his heart sinking. He tried again, and it was the same result.Kathie whispered, "Wow, you didn't see that coming. I told you to back off."The manager's patience wore thin, "Why is it taking so long?""The bank has some network issues, that's it," he answered.The manager f
Marcus and Sophia arrived at the Switzerland's banquet, greeted by the symphony of clinking glasses and lively chatter that filled the opulent space.Sophia nodded, very intrigued to be there, and as soon as they entered, she went for two glasses of drink and gave Marcus one.The banquet hall was beautiful, with shiny chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and tables covered in white cloths. Pretty flowers decorated each table, and there were pictures on the walls showing scenes of mountains and lakes. Huge ice sculptures stood tall, looking very cool. The room smelled amazing, with delicious food making everyone hungry."Wow, Mr. Thonks must be very rich, rumors have it that he's worth more than trillions, and he never bragged about it," Sophia stated.Marcus scoffed, "More than trillions, that's a lot.""Yeah! I am surprised, and his recently found son will be very lucky. People are dying to see his face, yet he has never revealed himself. I hope he shows us his face today," Sophia st