Kathie just arrived, as she packed her car well beside the hall, and off the engine. Dressed in top-notch as usual, she exited the car, only to meet the mischievous face of Mr. Hamos grinning at her.She was startled and immediately shivered, "What... what.."."Hey woman, I was thinking you wouldn't be coming today, I'm worried," he said, a small smirk playing at the end of his lips.Kathie answered hastily, "I'm okay." She wanted to walk away, but Mr. Hamos held her."Where do you think you are going?" he demanded, his voice stern and hard."What's happened, why are you doing this, leave me this instant or I'll report you for assaulting," she summoned her courage to say.Mr. Hamos scoffed, "You are funny. Forgotten you did worse than assaulting, you don't care about going out?" He was deliberately threatening her."What do you want, what the hell do you want!" she sneered at him."Be calm, I have a simple task for you," he demanded.Kathie frowned, "What's that?"Mr. Hamos's sinister
Marcus stepped forward, "I am...". Before Marcus could deny it, Sophia hollered, "Yes, he is my partner. He is even my fiancé, and we will soon marry. Does anyone have a problem with that?"Lydia scoffed, she didn't see that coming, she was surprised that amidst that, Sophia stood with Marcus. People whispered at each other, degrading her and abusing her. Sophia hissed and came down to meet Marcus."Don't you care about them, they are irrelevant", Sophia said, even though she was the one angry.Marcus scoffed, "There is nothing to be worried about, but what about you, do you think Mr. thonks' son will choose you after this", Marcus asked, curious to hear her answer."Is better I lose this than to have you humiliated, is not that I need it after all", she said, smiling. Marcus scoffed. Lydia walked towards them, again to mocked her."Unfortunately, I don't think the CEO will chose you after that drama", Lydia stated.Sophia glared at her, "Look, I don't care... enjoy your limelight,
He walked a step forward, then stopped as blood dripped down from his head. He went down, and suddenly, he started gagging, foam purging out of his mouth.Everyone startled and grasped, as they all stayed behind. Lydia gazed at Joel, now hit with the sudden realization that someone was dying because of him. He immediately dropped the broken bottle in his hand. Marcus glared at them.Just at that moment, Kathie rushed inside the banquet, and that was the moment the security also rushed at them."What happened?" she asked, startled, then when she saw the man's face, she grasped."The assemblyman's son, Boyd?" she stated.Marcus twitched his head. This was Switzerland, and their influence here was little. This was literally something big."Carry him!" Kathie hauled.As the security rushed to carry him, the foam intensified, and Boyd began gasping for breath, his face contorted in agony. Panic rippled through the room, whispers of shock and fear filling the air. Lydia's eyes widened, real
Marcus was taken aback by Lydia's accusation. He furrowed his brows."Why would you say that?" he asked, genuinely perplexed.Lydia's expression remained stern as she replied, "You should have intervened before Joel smashed the bottle on him. You knew things were escalating, yet you did nothing."Marcus sighed, a mix of frustration and disappointment crossing his features. "is that all you have to say, after I literally save you"."yeah, I know... I know that what you want, so you could brag with it, that is all about you!", Lydia accused.Marcus chuckled, "I am not bragging Lydia, I am stating the fact!"."I was sexualized, he assualted me, but you did nothing that time, untill Joel came in and save me from him, you use the misfortune for yourself to be in the limelight and use it to brag""I didn't expect Joel to react like that. I didn't want things to escalate like before,." Marcus claimed.Lydia shook her head, her eyes cold. "Your priorities seem a bit convenient, don't they? Sav
Sophia was looking at the letter, smiling and very happy. Her face lit up as she faced Marcus. She looked at him in a flirtatious way, "You did this!"Marcus chuckled and sipped his wine, "How? I did nothing.""I am sure the CEO considered because of your skill, the medical skills you show. You were cool then," she stated."Being medically skillful has nothing to do with business. You are just lucky, and you give that impression," Marcus simply stated.Sophia kept looking into Marcus's eyes. The words burned in her stomach. She loved him and wanted to confess, but it was so hard. Just so hard to do it."Marcus..." she called him, then breathed in and exhaled loudly. She had made up her mind to tell him."mm.. what?" Marcus cluelessly hummed."I don't know how to say this, but I think I have to say it after all... Marcus, I l....".She was interrupted by Kathie, who chimed in and stated, "Mr. Marcus?".Marcus turned to her, "mmm?""The assemblyman requires your presence in his house; h
The assembly man's frown deepened at Marcus's request, his brows knitting together. "Do you know these people?" he questioned. "They nearly killed my son. I can't forgive them; they deserve to be punished, even killed. I am considering killing them and feeding their flesh to my dogs."Marcus nodded solemnly, his gaze unwavering as he met the assembly man's eyes. "Yes, they deserve it. That is a heinous crime; your son nearly died. But I know them, they are my friends," he affirmed. "They're not the people you think they are. They're friends of mine, and what happened was just a misunderstanding. They never intended for anyone to get hurt."The assembly man groaned, pointing at Lydia. "But this woman here doesn't feel any remorseful," he said. "She kept telling me that my son deserved it, she kept stepping on my nerves. I can't just let them go; I can't do this for you, please."Marcus smiled and stated, "I know you are just angry, and that you don't mean it. You gave me a whopping $20
Marcus watched with concern as Sophia hurriedly boarded the plane, her sudden departure leaving him perplexed and worried. He couldn't shake off the feeling that something was terribly wrong.Feeling Kathie's gentle tap on his shoulder, Marcus turned to face her, his expression still clouded with concern."Let's go," she said softly, her eyes reflecting her own worry, so down.Nodding silently, Marcus followed Kathie, "Uhm, what a long day!" he said to deliberately spark a conversation.Kathie didn't respond and kept walking. They reached the car parked beside the airport. She opened the car for Marcus.Observing Kathie's demeanor as Marcus entered. Her usually bright eyes seemed dull, and her shoulders slumped, and she looked puffy.Concerned, Marcus gently placed a hand on Kathie's arm and asked in a soft tone, "Is everything alright, Kathie? You seem... different."Kathie forced a weak smile, but it didn't reach her eyes. She hesitated for a moment before responding, her voice bare
Sophia arrived back in the state, she immediately made her way to her house where her father was waiting for her. She knew she was going to face something big.She entered, holding her breath, and there he was, Mr. Victor Newman on the sofa, sipping tea in a mug. And beside him bowed Joel..."Father?... good morning," she politely greeted him and bowed. Mr. Victor didn't act like he was there; he sipped his tea and focused on the news, which the headline stated, "Mr. Thonks, the billionaire, appoints his anonymous son as the CEO."Mr. Victor chuckled, "Anonymous?.. I wonder why he is concealing his identity, to attack me?"Sophia didn't have the idea of what he was saying. Joel smirked at her, and just then Mr. Victor raised his hand and stated, "who is the man you are with?""Man? Oh yes, my bodyguard," she answered, putting on a fake smile. Mr. Victor chuckled and stood up, then walked slowly towards her."That is not what I heard from the board leaders. Who the hell is that fuckin