After the meeting with her father, Mirabel stepped out of her father's study with a complicated expression on her face.She picked up her phone and made a quick phone call."Hello?... Yes, it's me. Is she still there?... Alright, quickly get her here. I need her."The call ended quickly and after, a sinister grin played on Mirabel's lips as she sneered. "Now, let's see what you'll do with what I've planned for you."***Richard drove as fast as he could, worried that he wouldn't get there on time.With the press conference, there was no one in Intercity who wouldn't know about him now, including Mirabel and her disgusting family.He had a gut feeling that if he didn't move fast, she would use Anna as a way to make him subservient to her again and that was something Richard couldn't allow to happen.Anna was a good woman who had supported him when he was scorned by the rest of the Martinez household.Two peas in a pod, that was what she called them.He couldn't allow such a friend to s
James grew worried as he noticed the number of doctors standing before his target's door.He'd been informed by Mirabel to take care of Anna and so, he planned to take her out of the asylum once there was no one checking on her.Previously, he'd administered a drug that caused Anna to fall into a deep sleep to facilitate his plans of taking her away.But then with the doctors currently standing at the doorway, he couldn't help but grow worried.Had his plans been found out?However, as he got close, he realized that it wasn't that he was caught but instead, the enemy had already arrived.He was quite familiar with Richard Smith due to his connection with Mirabel which meant there was no way he wouldn't recognize him.Taking a moment, he quickly decided to use the doctors' presence to send Richard away long enough to finish the job.However, from the looks of it, it didn't seem to be an easy task.***"Who are you?" One of the doctors questioned harshly.Richard calmly replied. "You ma
[Name: Anna Lopez][State: Currently in a critical state. Due to continuous intakes of poison, her mental state has devolved to the edge of full-blown insanity]Two things stood out to Richard.First was that the black phone also regarded Anna as a Lopez, instead of a Martinez, causing him to wonder about her origin.Secondly, was the fact that she was being fed poison instead of drugs which led to her current critical state.Which was why he was so cold to James.Hadn't the latter confessed to being the one in charge of Anna's case?This meant that he knew that her state was beyond saving and so wished for Richard to humiliate himself in the process of trying to save Anna.Richard thought to get James arrested immediately but decided against it.He might be able to use him later to take care of Mirabel.So even though it vexed him, he decided to reign in his emotions.Just then, the nurse returned with the water and smelling herbs.Richard took them with gratitude and set them before
Micky was a member of the Dawson family, owners of Rosario Pharmaceuticals.Melinda was his sister but unlike her, he was a spoiled brat that only knew how to party and hook up with girls.His parents naturally indulged his excesses as he was the only boy they had and so was the heir to the conglomerate.If not for Melinda's connection with their grandfather, Micky was assured of the position since their family was the main one.Regardless, he didn't bother to work and even made it a hobby to make use of all Dawson properties like it was his own.Those from the Branch families didn't dare to slight him for fear that once he became the head of the conglomerate, he would make their lives a living hell which meant he did whatever he wanted without restraint.Like right now, as he utilized the Dawson's beach estate as his own, throwing an extravagant party and turning the place into his personal clubhouse.As he partied with several women about him, he seemed to be enjoying life only for
"What the fuck are you saying!" Mirabel bellowed while on the phone.[Ma'am, I had no idea it would work. If I did, I would have never allowed him to get close to her]"Fucking bastard!... How could you make such a stupid mistake!... Is that what I paid you for!" [Ma'am…]"You better pray I don't find you, or else!"Mirabel angrily cut the call, before tossing her phone across the room.It impacted against the wall and shattered while Mirabel fumed."Fuck!" She screamed out in annoyance before dropping onto the couch behind her.Just then, her room door opened and Diego stepped in."What happened?""He got to Anna."Diego's expression shifted before he let out a sigh. "Then leave it. All we can do now is focus on the second option.""Do you think it would work?" "Of course!... But we must take care of all loose ends to ensure there is no mistake. After the auction tomorrow, regardless of the result, we must bring Richard Smith down or at least, under our control.""I understand, Dad
With the Smithsonian filled to the brim, those present were frantic for the auction to begin.Unfortunately, Miranda wasn't present and none in the Smith family dared to take her place.Veronica took her place beside Diego, revealing her stance on who she truly supported during the auction.Several other prominent members of the Smith family followed suit and stayed with other families, leading to a competition where the dignitary with the most Smith family members on their side was most likely to be the winner of the auction.At this point, Diego was in the lead with Veronica's presence as she was a part of the main family.Watching her family abandon what they once called home caused Miranda anguish as she watched everything from her study on the top floor."Even if the others left, I wouldn't have expected even you, Veronica," Miranda muttered softly.Despite being completely healthy, it was hard to miss the age lines forming on her face.Taking a deep breath, she inquired. "Has th
Gerald watched the stare-down between Richard and Diego, his heart bursting with jealousy at the former.How had he stumbled upon so much wealth in the little amount of time he'd been away? Gerald never thought that he would be able to share the stage with powerhouses like Diego even if he won ownership of Smith Industries.It was because in recent years their family business had taken numerous hits due to a lack of adequate management.At this point, the Smith family could hardly be compared to the Martinez that continuously grew.Yet, Richard, the outcast of the family, was already daring enough to be on the same level as Diego and even compete with him.Jealousy gave way to hatred and soon, Gerald was seething.He wished more than ever for Diego to put Richard in his place for only then would he gain some reprieve.This was why when Diego suggested Richard pay on the spot, he grew excited.What 1 billion?... Has the bastard ever seen 100 million in the first place?He looked forwa
With the auction over, the Smithsonian hall was emptied of guests and instead, the Smith family was left behind.Richard sat at the place of importance with Miranda seated beside him on the right and Maria standing on the right.Silence loomed over the hall as Richard regarded everyone present with light disdain.Not even one of them had shown regard for the Smith family and had abandoned it to side with foreigners.It was pathetic, to say the least.Then, his gaze landed on Veronica who was glaring hatefully at him."Do you have something you wish to say?" "Get off that chair, you bastard!... You aren't worthy of it." Veronica spat coldly.Richard chuckled. "But I own everything now, even the clothes on your back. At this point, Veronica, I am your master.""..." Veronica trembled, horribly angered by the fact that Richard was right.Richard smirked. "I am your master and you will treat me as such. For your outburst just now, I believe it's right you stay without food for two days."