"Henry, are you watching it now?" Mr Louis' voice brought him back from his thoughts.
"Yeah, Did Bive Airlines just pull their stakes from their company?" Henry asked, surprised at the news he was just reading. He was already planning on buying the company and now, they pulled out their stakes. It made the plan easier."Yes, are you planning on buying them? I think you should go for it. Bive Airlines is top-notch in the city, Henry. It would be a good investment and oh boy, a way to get back at your step-siblings."Henry laughed, "I'm doing that now. Any information on what I asked you about?""Yeah, I think your stepmother isn't as innocent as she claimed to be. She was the one who orchestrated the accident that killed your mother. I have witnesses who are ready to stand in court and testify or do you want them to wait?"Henry's facial expression changed immediately, "I knew it was her all along. Let them wait, I will make her pay in my way. Thanks for calling."He ended the call and called the CEO of Bive Airlines. He knew Mr Rudy was planning on going into the movie industry, so he was looking for someone to buy the airline company. Jakes had been showing interest according to the news reports but with the video right now, Mr Rudy would not want to have anything to do with Jakes."Hello, Mr Rudy. This is Henry Cavil. Yeah, I'm watching the news right now.""Thank God you are. It's good to have you back, by the way, Henry. How can I help you?""I would like to help you. I want to buy your company, everything. Are you ready to sell?" Henry smiled inwardly, knowing the man had no choice."Really? I don't think I would love to sell though. You don't have the money I'm looking for," Mr Rudy grunted loudly."Check your account I just sent you twice the price you were willing to sell to my stepbrother," Henry replied, playing with the phone cord.Mr Rudy, swallowed, cutting the call. Henry chuckled, waiting for the man to call back. He had gotten another company just in a few minutes through the power of money.His phone vibrated and not looking at the caller id, he picked up, "Yes, Mr Rudy, when do I come for the signing over?"Mr Rudy chirped, "You can come today, Bive Airlines is yours now. It was great doing business with you, Henry. You are better than those shitty brothers of yours."Henry smiled, " I will be there tomorrow. Spread the news though, I would like to hit some nerves.""I get you, alright. Tomorrow, we will see," Mr Rudy replied, cutting the call.Henry applauded himself and settled in the chair. The next plan was to make Jake and his mum beg for his help and he knew it was going to be soon. His phone vibrated again. It was Clinton. Now, what did he want?"Hello, Clinton, I thought I said you shouldn't call unless it was important. What's it?"Clinton breathed loudly, "Yes, Henry, you said so. Your ex-wife came here demanding to see you and I told her you weren't in. I know I wasn't supposed to give her your house address but she threatened to scatter everywhere, so I did. She's on her way now."" What? I will deal with you tomorrow and just know your job is shaky right now," Henry yelled, cutting the call.Now, why was Evelyne looking for him? Sure, not to beg for her husband, he hoped. He stretched his hands and the banging of the door stopped his yawns.Evelyne!He walked down the stairs and not thinking twice, he opened it and stared into the eyes of the woman he once loved ten years ago but now? She was disgusting to look at."What do you want?" Henry asked, staring hard at her smiling lips."That's no way to treat your ex-wife," Evelyne replied, pushing him aside. "Nice home, it needs a woman though, where's the deaf and dumb boy? Oh, sorry," she caught herself, pretending to be hurt. "I mean Mike, that's his name, right? I heard you guys were involved in an accident yesterday."Henry stared coldly at her, wondering about her behaviour change. She looked broken when he met her a few days ago at her and Jake's anniversary and now, she sounded bold.Maybe because of the video?"You would know about the accident, wouldn't you? Now, I repeat what do you want, Evelyne? I'm giving you five minutes to speak," he said, staring coldly at her."Take it easy, Henry. I just want to ask for forgiveness once again. I know you're probably thinking I deserve everything but my parents made me do so and now, Jake is having serious issues with the police and your stepmother is demanding my parents should come forward as the culprit," she said, her voice cracking a little.Henry laughed, knowing this was all a ploy. It wasn't his business though, her parents never liked him in the first place and she didn't deserve any help from him. He told her that much."I'm not helping you or your parents if that's what you came for. Now, leave, I don't care what happens to you or them!""Please, Henry," she begged while kneeling. "If my parents don't come out as culprits, they would have to come up with the outrageous money we owe them and my contract marriage will be over. Where do I start?"Henry chuckled loudly, "I thought your contract marriage was supposed to pay the debt. What a twist. You are the stupid one after all. My stepmother tricked you and you fell for it. You deserve it anyway, same with your parents. Now, leave. ""I'm begging you, Henry. I will return to you if you help us, I promise you." she replied, still kneeling.Do you think I take in worthless garbage? Now, get out. I have work to do," Henry replied, pulling her up, then pushing her out.But she stood her ground, breathing hard, "Tell me, one thing, Henry, did you post that video?"Henry chuckled, then held her roughly, "Don't you come in here and ask senseless questions. Out you go, Evelyne and don't return here!""Henry!!!!" she screamed as he slammed the door immediately.It was too late. Ten years too late and this was just the beginning of what she would encounter.He was going to show her what he was capable of doing. Now that he had Bive Airlines, it was time for his next plan. ***Morning came slowly, the sunlight penetrating through the window blinds. Henry rose, checking his phone for updates on Jakes. The police had sealed three of his warehouses and they were bleeding money. Jerry was in custody too. They found some incriminating evidence about him.Henry chuckled, this
"You must be very stupid for implying I could commit such a crime. I'm not ruthless or wicked, Henry!" she replied harshly, ignoring him."You aren't ruthless but my nephew became dumb in your hands. Care to tell us how that happened?" Henry asked, smiling coldly at her."You can't put that child's disability on me, fool! I did nothing to him and this blacklist isn't about him. So, don't bring the deaf and dumb boy into this conversation," she grinned, happy to hit him where he wasn't expecting.Henry glared at her coldly, "His name is Mike and you will do well to remember that! I know you will feign ignorance on what happened to him but it's you, after all. This situation, however, if it turns out to be true, I will be glad to let the police officers do their job.""They won't find anything there. You are just an empty basket, trying to ruin us but don't worry, we will get back at you soon." Mrs Cavil yelled again."Henry, whatever you are planning on doing, don't do it. Remember, we
Henry's expression changed immediately, "Spill it out, Louis. Was it my stepmother or siblings?"Mr Louis sighed loudly, "No, Henry. Evelyne was right, you have more enemies than you expected. It's the Taiwan family. They want you dead. That's so scary, Henry. You know the Taiwan family is cold-blooded."Henry swallowed hard. There were six popular and renowned family names in the city, His family- The Cavil, Evelyne's family- The Kumars, The Arutos, The Taiwans, The Violas and The Rudys.The Taiwans were the most feared, followed by the Violas and his family due to his stepmother's evil influence and then, the Arutos. The Rudy's was super headed Mr Rudy who was a man of peace and Evelyne's family? They used to be the most ruthless but Mrs Cavil crumbled them with loans and favours. He wondered now, why the Taiwans were after him. He just resurrected a few days ànd now they were attacking him.Evelyne did give him a warning then but he thought it was just her trying to shift the blam
"Hold on, Henry. What happened and why are you yelling at me this way? Did your stepmother show up again with her nuisance?" Louis asked, his voice sounding stressed."Someone just kidnapped Mike and Maple Rose, the nanny and the security team at the cinema are telling me to relax! How do I relax when I can't find my son and his nanny? Get your ass here immediately, I need your expertise before I gun them down here!" Henry yelled, cutting the phone angrily.He was a fool. He should never have left the house without one bodyguard following them but he thought since his stepmother was still in prison awaiting jail and Taiwan was silent after their first attack, they would be safe but they had to strike when he wasn't watching. Damn!His phone vibrated again interrupting his thoughts. He glanced at the screen. It was a strange number."Who's this and what do you want?" Henry asked, without any pleasantries. He was in a foul mood and this call made him more bitter."Simmer down, Henry. Th
Henry laughed darkly, watching Evelyne. She was avoiding his gaze. Guilty conscience."You won't even look at me, Evelyne? I heard about your family taking the blame for Jake's crimes, that was noble of them. Did you tell Jake you came begging me to accept you back? Did you tell him you cried for my help and kidnapping Mike was the only way to get back at me?"Evelyne gasped, standing up immediately, "Shut up, Henry! Kidnapping Mike was just one of our paybacks for trying to ruin the family. Who cares about your acceptance? You're just a paste and soon, your wealth will be gone!""Keep telling yourself that! Henry is here to stay!" Louis said, rushing towards Jake who was trying to lift a gun.Henry smiled, shaking his head. He couldn't believe he fell for a ruthless woman ten years ago. Thank God she cheated on him, if not, he would have married wrong."I hope you enjoy the jail with your husband then. Cops, get in!"Henry yelled, catching her wrist as she tried to run but he was too
"Okay, what else, sir?" she asked, picking the items and walking after Henry."I think that's all, " he replied, stopping at a show glass for wristwatches. "Let me have that Apple wristwatch. This is the latest release, right?" "Yes, sir but can you afford it? You don't look so rich," the petite lady said, watching him with mockery.Henry stopped, shocked by her response. How could he not afford a watch for 2 million dollars?"I guess you are a myopic, young lady. If not you would have seen the news which announced me as the new CEO of Aruto Hotels but I don't blame you. The likes of you don't ever grow, right?"Her mocking eyes suddenly fell and were replaced with hurt and tears but Henry didn't feel pity for her. She deserved it. He collected his items from her, dropped them in a trolley and took the wristwatches, this time two of them."How much is everything?" Henry asked, watching the cashier place them in a shopping bag."That would be seven million dollars, sir. Are you payin
She chose the most daring one, and said, "Henry, I know I wronged you and I'm sorry for everything, please get me out of this mess."Henry laughed loudly, enjoying the attention the crowd gave it what was happening, "You would have to kneel and beg me, Evelyne, if not, you can face Mr Viola's wrath and maybe, he would pity you and jail for a few years.""I think you should beg, Miss. The Violas are ruthless and unkind to those who steal from them. It's just to kneel and beg, even someone mighty like you can do that!" one of the onlookers said with a chiding tone, making everyone laugh at her.Evelyne glared at the person and noticed they were still taking pictures and recording what was happening to her. Gosh! So she had to kneel and apologize to Henry as the world watched. This was worse than she expected but she had to do it.Kneeling with tears begging to fall, she stuttered, "I am sorry for everything and for cheating on you. Please forgive me, Henry, and take care of this mess. I
"I hope she doesn't repeat that! She is just like her parents, thieves and beggars!" Mrs Cavil huffed. "Just be on your behaviour tonight and watch out for Henry and his tricks. That boy is getting on my nerves these days."Jake nodded, rubbing his palms, " Exactly, since we placed the crimes on that stupid nanny. I have been thinking of placing Henry in his place. That boy just doesn't want to give up!"Mrs Cavil smiled darkly, "Don't worry about him and his dumb nephew, we will get back to him soon. Now, we have to focus on getting this event going. We need the money to secure more protection from the Taiwans and push your drug deals.""You do know he is the CEO of the hotels now, right?"Mrs Cavil's tight smile fell, " Don Aruto informed me earlier today. I can't believe he could sell his ownership to that godforsaken boy but I won't let that bother me, Henry would meet his doom soon."Jake nodded, not saying anything. He knew how much his mother hated Henry and pushing the matter