While Lucas got ready for the business of the day, he was asked by Renee to make the bed and to arrange the bedroom.
"I'm almost late to work,"he told Renee, "be ready for work.Renee eyed him, she stared at him from his head down to his toe. "You have no right to turn down my request. All you need is to follow my instructions, otherwise you will pay for it with more denials of salary."She told him, warning Lucas so bitterly.Lucas replied to her. "What else have you and your family not done to me? You have deprived me of my salary, what else do you want me to take care of myself with? Or how do you want to be scared of your next move with your parents.? It is obvious dear that you don't love me "he said to her boldly."You have grown wings to speak back at me."Renee complained."I don't have my love, rather speaking from the bitterness in my heart, I haven't been treated right after the wedding, I have been a slave right under the roof that is supposed to be mine also. Am I not your husband again.?"Lucas asked her.Yet Renee didn't care about what he was saying, instead being stuck to her words that he had to make the bed before Leaving."You have the housekeeper to do that. Moreover, you have denied me the same room, why not do it yourself as you get along cheating on me."He added."Are you worried? The reason why you think you can make the bed.?"She asked."You expect me to be happy watching uu act such on me.?"Lucas asked so bitterly, with his face demonstrating the annoyance in him."It is my life, and at the same time my house. Remember I picked you from the gutter."She replied to him."I might not have a home when your present picked me. But I remember having a guide who had so much care about me, until death took him away from me."He replied."I don't care about your past.,"She replied. "Go and do as I have told you, because you are running out of time."Renee added.Lucas, not able to resist the instructions, hurried in mkingthe bed and arranging the room. While he got in at first, Lucas realized how Renee had deliberately scared the room, her cream split on the floor, her bra and path being kept on the bed unwashed, so also the bedsheets scattered."What is the meaning of this? Did she lose the sense of not knowing the bathroom?"He picked Renee pants and bra from the bedroom, and had it dropped in the bathroom. "Am doing this for the love I have for her, yet she doesn't care about it. She hates me."He complained."Make sure you don't miss the business of the day."Renee told Lucas pointing hands at him."If I missed today's business, I have a lot to complain about, and besides, I don't have income after labor, '' he replied, still dressing the bed."You have grown wings to talk to me in that manner."Renee told him."I haven't Renee, not even a day will I talk back to you in such a manner."He replied to her.Renee ignored his words that she was in hence to catch up with the business of the day.However, Lucas got ready for work."She has finally made me a housekeeper, is this what I signed for.?"He asked himself, feeling so bitter as he got ready for work.As usual, Lucas resumed working with Sherman offering him a merry letter."You didn't ask for a reason why I am late, all you could do was to issue me a query letter."Lucas complained."I don't care about Lucas. Whatever that has kept you, he should have told you that we have lost a lot of customers this morning, simply because you weren't here to prepare breakfast."Sherman yelled at him."Meanwhile, get in there and do the needful, again, remember that you will be delivering the Norah launch today, so be fast."Sherman commanded him. Lucas stood and sighted Sherman who was just entering his office."If the table she turned, I will make sure you all pay for this."Lucas said to himself while leaving to get into the kitchen."His days are numbered, "Sherman said alone, sitting on the chair in his office, and biting the biro in his hands. Lucas in the kitchen hurried with the meal, which was distributed around the restaurant.He also got ready for the Norah meal."Work as usual."Lucas said with his cap on his head, he walked down the street, this time in a taxi since there was no car at the restaurant to be used.Sherman from his office also watches Lucas leaving."I bet him, his days are numbered."Sherman repeated the same words as he got the window wide looking at Lucas leaving. Sherman dial Norah numbers, Meanwhile Norah working on some file in her laptop, saw her phone rang, she quickly picked it from the table beside her and replied."Hello Sherman, is the meal ready.?"She asked him."Yes!""The delivery man will soon be there with you."He replied to her."Hope it's Lucas.?"She asked him.Sherman was shocked hearing this from her."Hello, are you there? And I asked hope Lucas was the one delivering my food.? Here should one else the meal will be returned to you."She added."We are professional and have served a lot professionally. Lucas is with the meal."He answered her."That served it better."Norah said and cut the call awaiting Lucas' arrival, even though she wasn't feeling hungry, she had fallen in love with Lucas' meal.Lucas, still on his way to Norah's office, wasn't told by Sherman about Norah not being at the office."I will make sure Lucas arrives there late, with that, Norah will have to demand for a change of a deliveryman. Since I don't understand what is going on between the both of them."Sherman spoke surprisely.Lucas got to Norah office, on reaching to the reception, he stood before the receptionist."Good afternoon,"Lucas greeted the receptionist. "The.."He was cut by the receptionist."I know you even before your described yourself. Meanwhile, Norah have left the office, you can put a call to her, that's if she is still in need of the food."The receptionist told him. Lucas breathed down, as he almost sweet."I must have be late then."He said to the receptionist, panicking."She had waited so long for you, without hearing from you non from Sherman. But I will advised you to take back the food to your restaurant, she won't be in need of it anymore."Added the receptionist."Can I have her contact number.?"Lucas asked with the fear if not returning back to he restaurant with the meal."Am sorry Mr Lucas, am not permitted to do so especially with people like you."She answered Lucas with caustion and had her fingers on the laptop."What does that mean.?"Lucas asked as he was almost upset with th
Lucas was still contemplating what was going on."Are you surprised or what? Can you please speak to me.?"Renee asked him again, but Lucas stood still , unable to make more moves."I see you are lacking in the world. But here is my contact, you can as well reach me at your own leisure time."Norah spoke, she stood from her chair, and said. "Can we be friends.?"She said, looking into Lucas' eyes."Can you please tell me what is all about Miss Norah.?"He asked with an eye full of confusion.Lucas smiled and left as usual. However, Renee was just having a trace of it."Miss Norah"Evelyn called her attention.Renee got back her attention, and had to react immediately. "I thought I was with him."Norah replied Evelyn."With whom precisely.?"Evelyn asked, looking around as she tried to get Renee's attention the more. "I was carried aware of his appearance."Norah answered. "He is handsome and gentle. I would like to know more about him."She added."Miss Renee you need to be careful, you migh
What must have given him the boldness to speak to me in such a manner.?" Renee asked herself, with her leg crossed on the other sitting in the bed, after Lucas had refused to have sex with her."Something must be wrong somewhere." She added. And on the other hand, Lucas has always wanted the divorce papers, after been humiliated on daily basis."She has sold the love I have for her; yes am still in love with her, that doesn't nean I should jump into sex with her, she make my heart bleed in pains." Lucas said to himself boldly, and slept off.The next day, Renee got ready for work; she walked down Lucas door post and knocked."Who must that be.?" Lucas asked."Is I Renee?" She answered him."What do you want from me, Renee? Are you with the divorce papers.?" He asked her."Get the door open." She said this to him, twisting her lips.Lucas opened the door; seeing Renee, he was much attracted by her beautiful appearance and tall legs. "Have you ever thought of the most foolish man on E
Renee, with her laptop, kept working, smiling with the expression that she had finally stressed Lucas out." Have you gotten the file?" She said Lucas on the phone, who was still searching for it." I have searched all through your room, and can't find the file." He added." What, you went into my room, even after you denied me sex." She paused and continued. " Lucas, when on earth did I permit you into my room?" Renee shouted."You made mention of the file being on the table," Lucas answered her." Leave my room now, I am not in need of the file any longer." She added and made the call on him." Hahahahha", Renee laughed. " When I am with him, he will have no choice than to obey every one of my instructions, that's if he will continue being my husband." She spoke to herself, and went on with her work." What an insult is this again? Was she trying to distract me or what?" Lucas said and hissed as he barged at the door.He boarded a taxi, returning to the restaurant." Ehhhh! Norah, w
Renee addressed the public with the press. "We should believe that you were aware of the incident which took place in Liam's great enterprise, a business you are strongly involved in." The interviewer asked Renee." Yes, which was the reason I took time from my busy schedule to address the public about it." She answered, smiling.". What do you have to say about it, seeing that the masses all blame Sherman for being rude?" " First thing first," Renee said. " Lucas should be strongly blamed for retaliating knowing fully that the business also belongs to him, being the son-in-law to a noble family like mine." She answered." Are you blaming Lucas?" She asked him." Yes, he should be strongly blamed for this," Renee added. " Don't you think that the public will react much to what you have said, even when the evidence is there ?" Beatrice a interview added, looking at Renee as they had an interactive section." He is my husband, and with his present in there, he was supposed to protect
" Lucas, you are yet to reply to me at my request. I mean the tax, ensuring that Xavier wears laundry well, and his meals well served," Renee reminded him." Renee, you deceived me. I do not see this forthcoming. If I had, I would have fallen in love with you." Lucas regretted." Falling in love with me should be the greatest thing that has happened to you, although I was unable to reciprocate." She told him." I thought you did not know about this?" Lucas replied to her boldly. " Well, cheats I am sorry to disappoint you this time around. I can't serve a man who cheats on my wife." He replied to her arrogantly. Renee frowned at him, and replied," When you developed such boldness, Lucas, you should have known that you were always under my custody. I paid for this." She answered him." We are wedded, and you're not purchasing me." He replied to her." You need the divorce papers, right?! Renee asked him." Yes, I need the divorce papers. How urgent will they be ready? I need to sign t
Renee, the next day, drives to her father's house, unexpectedly to her father."You looked worried daughter, what must have been the problem?" Mr Liam asked her." Father, isn't it the right time I accepted divorcing Lucas? I do not love him." She said, sitting with their legs on each other." What do you mean by that?" Mr Liam asked her, bringing down his glass." Father, mother" she looked at both of them. And added," Please, I don't want to keep him any longer, I don't love him." She spoke." Do you know what you are doing, divorcing the source of our income?" Isabella asked Renee, pointing at her." Mother, I hope you fell in love with my father unconditionally, which is the reason why you have both lasted as a couple. Why force me into what I am not ready for and don't have feelings for? I do not love Lucas," Renee spoke." Try to understand with us, we are not caging you into what we do not know about, rather building a brighter future for you,." Isabella explained the family's
" What has gone wrong with you Renee, you have decided to run down the business." Mr Liam said to Renee furiously." You don't decide for me father, it is my life." Renee replied. This got Mr Liam pissed off, he raised his hands and about slapping Mr Liam, when Isabella held his hands. " No…" she screamed. " Darling, what are you trying to do.?" Isabella asked aggressively." You should speak to your daughter, else I will teach her the lesson of her life." He reacted angrily, and went back to the sofa he was sitting on. " Isn't this selfishness.?" She shouted at him."Daughter stop it, he is your father." Isabella reacted standing.Renee, unable to calm herself, left the house immediately." You should ask sense into your daughter, she should have know that we are doing this for her benefit." Mr Liam added." We should be Happy that she is not getting married to that church rat, but a Billionaire. Isn't that enough to build the business high,and connection as well." Isabella speaks to
"Finally, we have won at last. I have made my revenge, and thus called for celebration," said Lucas as he looked at Norah and all he had achieved so far.The victory party was a grand affair. The hall was adorned with shimmering lights and vibrant decorations, reflecting the joy and triumph of the occasion. Friends and allies gathered, their faces beaming with pride and happiness. Music filled the air, a lively tune that had everyone tapping their feet and swaying to the rhythm.Lucas stood at the center, receiving congratulations and heartfelt words from those who had supported him. Norah, by his side, couldn't help but smile, her eyes shining with admiration and love. The tables were laden with a feast fit for royalty, with dishes from every corner of the land, each more delicious than the last.As the night progressed, stories of bravery and camaraderie were shared, laughter echoed through the hall, and the bond between the celebrants grew stronger. Lucas raised a toast, his voice f
Roxanne felt a deep sense of dread as she discussed leaving the country with Rebecca. "Our husbands have been held, and our children too," Rebecca said, her voice trembling. "And you want to flee the country?"Roxanne sighed, her eyes filled with tears. "What do you expect from Lucas, whom you and I have treated badly?" she replied. "He has to do something about it."Rebecca shook her head. "Lucas is our only hope now. We need to trust him."Days passed, and the situation grew more dire. The streets were filled with chaos, and the sound of gunfire echoed through the night. Roxanne knew she had to make a decision. One night, under the cover of darkness, she packed her belongings and left a note for Lucas. She couldn't bear to say goodbye in person.As she crossed the border, her heart ached with the weight of leaving her family behind. She knew Lucas would search for her, but she hoped he would understand why she had to go.Lucas, upon finding the note, felt a mix of anger and determin
---Anna stood in the bustling airport, her heart pounding in her chest. She had come to pick up her friend Norah, but fate had other plans. As she scanned the crowd, her eyes locked onto a familiar face. It was him—James, the father of her child, the man who had left her years ago.James looked different, more mature, but there was no mistaking those eyes. He seemed equally stunned, his gaze fixed on Anna. She had changed too. She was no longer the young, uncertain girl he had left behind. She was a confident, beautiful woman, and he couldn't help but admire her.As they walked towards each other, the noise of the airport faded into the background. They stopped a few feet apart, the air thick with unspoken words. James was the first to break the silence."Anna," he said, his voice filled with emotion. "You look amazing.""James," she replied, her voice steady despite the whirlwind of feelings inside her. "It's been a long time."He nodded, his eyes never leaving hers. "Too long. I...
"I don't think it will be necessary if we keep going in this manner. This group of individuals has a high reputation and will do anything in their power to hold you down, Lucas. Meanwhile, the only thing to consider is your sincerity. You can't continue to be hurt daily. I suggest you look for a solution quickly," Xavier spoke to him."Whatever has made them regard me this way must have come from their collective idea and nothing more than that. I think that's where it should be considered necessary as well," Lucas replied."Yes, that's where we should focus more," Xavier agreed.Lucas met with his lawyer, Ms. Jessica, over the case against him. This time, she approached the courtroom with compelling reasons that proved Lucas's innocence. She presented new evidence and testimonies that dismantled the accusations against him. The judge and jury listened intently as Ms. Jessica laid out the facts, showing that Lucas had been wrongfully accused. Her arguments were clear and persuasive, l
"All I see in this is the act of jealousy," Lucas said to Ms. Jessica, his lawyer, as he sat with Xavier, speaking right in front of her. "I think what you need to know is that we are fighting multiple wars, and this could be the last. How they came to team up against you is something I can't really comprehend, but I think there's much more to this as well.""Yes, there is much more to this, as you have said, which is why I need to be careful. I have done that with everything in me. We need to confront one of the business partners," she said to him."Who on earth among them will give me the actual reason for fighting me? Is it the association or the IT head as well? I'm just confused, Ms. Jessica," Lucas breathed out.Ms. Jessica nodded thoughtfully. "We need to approach this strategically. Let's start by meeting with the association head. He might have some answers."Xavier, who had been listening quietly, finally spoke up. "I agree with Jessica. We need to get to the bottom of this.
"Deniel, who must have paid you to hurt me and cause me tears?" Lucas asked, catching the vibe of the situation."No one paid me, Lucas. The truth remains that we had a deal," Deniel replied."What deal is that? When on Earth did I know you? I have no business with you. Why must you go this far to blaspheme me?" Lucas added.Deniel laughed. "Hahahahaha. You think you are the most intelligent businessman. The same man who treated me, Liam, and the Dickson family like a mess. You think you won't have to share what you have done?" he asked Lucas.Lucas stood looking at him, even as the whole world started believing Deniel. Unknown to Deniel, Lucas had a little recorder in his pocket connected to the officer outside. The conversation was ongoing."Now listen to me. You can only be free from this if you release the one under your custody. That's the only way I will release you," Deniel said."Please, I am ready to do everything in my power to release them. I have seen that you are stronger
“I don’t really get it. Lucas involved in fraud. Do you know what that means? The great shock it has caused me as well,” Lucas said to Mr. Williams. “We need to do something fast about it, unless we lose it all. But I still don’t believe you, Lucas,” Mr. Williams replied.“I don’t understand you, Mr. Williams,” Lucas said as Norah walked in.“Lucas, what is going on? I thought you had inherited all that your father made for you. Why are you involved in fraud?” she asked him.“Norah, are you the one saying this to me? The same Norah that promised to fight the challenge with me?” Lucas asked her.“I have made deep research on this. There is no difference from this. It all contains your signature and name, even the date and time. Everything you did illegally,” she paused and began to sob. “I thought you were responsible. That was why I had kids with you. I didn’t know you were a pretender.”“Norah, what has gotten into you? Do you know that it is your husband, Lucas, you are talking to i
"The battle is over," Xavier said to Lucas."Not yet, not until I have seen both Dickson and Mr. Liam end up in prison," Lucas replied. Unknown to Lucas, Roxanne had gone on with the most dangerous fight in him. He was surprised to hear from his lawyer, Ms. Jessica."What am I hearing from you? This should have come to you before now, but there's a lot going on in my head that I'm about to sort out," she said to him."Please, I don't really understand you. Did you call me to your office to tell me how busy you are?" he asked her."Not really, Mr. Lucas. Please, what is this?" she asked him, handing over a file.Lucas looked into the file. "I don't understand," he said."This was brought to my table. I was able to snatch it from the accusers. This is your signature on an illegal business deal with Mr. Francis," she said.Lucas stood up. "I don't understand you. Where and how did I get to know Mr. Francis? I don't know a name like that. I think there is a mistake somewhere," he answered
Bianca still felt love for Mark. "There is a birthday I would like you to attend with me," Mark said to her. "Really?" she asked him. "Yes," he answered with a smile. Bianca accepted the offer. Meanwhile, it was a setup with Xavier to get her down. The plan commenced. Bianca, who had felt uneasy, left the child with his new nanny and went to dine with Mark. As she walked into the birthday event, there was the sound of music playing. She asked, "Are you sure this is the birthday event?" Mark smiled and answered her, "Yes, this is the birthday event, and soon the celebrant will be out to have a handshake with me as well.""How would the celebrant have a handshake with you here outside when there are so many people to attend to?" she asked him. "You don't need to worry," Mark replied. Before Bianca could say another word, she was already surrounded by a group of police officers. "What is going on here?" she asked, raising her head to the other side of her right hand. "What is the meaning