"Save the apology, Mr. Kumar. What do you want and make it quick, please? I have work to do!" Henry snapped. He was already getting bored by the man's nervous gestures and apologies."Alright. After what happened last week at the fundraiser event, things have been extremely difficult for Evelyne at the house and for us too. The companies have lost a lot of investors and right now, I have nothing."Henry chuckled, knowing this was going to happen. Evelyne's father was a big spender and always loved throwing the biggest parties then. Henry remembered the times the man locked him outside during those parties because Henry wasn't up to the standards of society. "You amaze me, Mr Kumar. You had everything ten years ago and treated your employees and me like trash! Remember that rainy day when I came seeking your help for drugs for my sister when you closed down Evelyne's account? I begged and begged you and what did you do? Laughed and told the guards to throw me out and now, you came her
"How could he sell the companies to Henry?" Mrs. Cavil yelled, driving into Hundeyin's driveway. She couldn't believe her eyes yesterday when Henry was announced as the new CEO of the Kumar Enterprise. The food conglomerates now belonged to her stepson! The one who was supposed to be dead and buried ten years ago!She couldn't still come to terms with the fact that Henry was richer than them even after that epic embarrassment at the fundraiser's event. The aftermath of the event still glowed at every place she visited but all thanks to the power of the name "Cavil" and her husband's legacy, the people of the town respected him and kept mute about it. "He was desperate to pay the debts he owed. You know the feds were on his neck when we didn't fulfill our promises after Evelyne's marriage," Jerry replied, getting down from the car.Mrs. Cavil roared, "But that didn't mean he had to sell them! I am going to destroy the signing over once I get in! Henry would feel my rage if he goes
He settled to take another spoon of food when a familiar face walked towards him. His father's former lawyer, Mr. Timi with a robust face that wasn't robust anymore. He always wondered what happened to the man after his dad died but was afraid to ask his stepmother."Hello, Henry Cavil. It's so good to see you," Mr Timi said, sitting next to him. "When your stepmother announced to the world you were dead, I didn't believe it for once. I went to the house to see Doreen but she wouldn't let me."Henry smiled, taking another bite of his pie, "It's alright, I am not new to what my stepmother can do. You never did show up after Dad died. What happened?"Mr. Timi swallowed, watching Henry, "Your stepmother fired me when I found out she changed your Dad's will. He didn't leave anything for her and her children. Everything she spends and uses right now belongs to you and Doreen. You heard what happened to your sister right?Henry nodded. He wasn't surprised about his stepmother's actions. Now
"No, ma'am. The Taiwanese don't have anything on them either. Their accounts were breached and they froze them until they could figure out what happened to the accounts. I called the investors and our banks. They can't help us, Mom. I don't know what else to do," Jake groaned, standing up.Mrs. Cavil cried, "Oh no! What about the Swiss account Taiwan told us to keep in case of the cops' search? We can use that right?"Jake's eyes turned sad, "Yes, mom. The Taiwan told us to use the funds but I gave everything to Evelyne three days ago to get a massage and one of Louis Vuitton's bags."What did you just spew from your mouth, Jake? You must be kidding," Mr. Cavil laughed nervously, grabbing Jake's hands. " If Eucharia dies, her blood will be on both of your hands. The bill is $2 million because of her health condition and the bills your wretched wife owes the hospital for her plastic surgery! Find that money before I return or else, both of you are dead!Evelyne pulled her jacket togeth
Henry feigned an angry tone, " You need my help on what exactly? I thought I was a useless stepson and one who needed to be dealt with. What happened?""I'm sorry for everything I did then, please, Henry. Eucharia is in the hospital and the doctor has insisted not to treat her until we make a payment and settle a previous bill."They had finally come to him. He was going to make them cry just like they did with Doreen and Mike."I'm on my way. Give me a few minutes. I will be home soon," he replied, cutting his call. He quickly sent a text to Louis informing him of their call. He bade Tough Dee goodbye and drove out of the house.He tried not to think of what he was about to do but focus on driving and listening to a soundtrack that Mike loved so much.A few minutes later, he drove into the driveway, saluting the security guards and stopping the car. He saw Jake first, then Evelyne looking older than before. Her emerald eyes which held an appeal to him before looked sad and freaky."H
"Mother, why did you reject Henry's help? You know he was the only one who could have helped us and helped Eucharia," Jake yelled, holding his mum with an intense gaze.Mrs. Cavil huffed, "You want me to collect a useless stepson's money? One who made us use our lips to pick money from the sand like pigs? No! I would rather watch my daughter die than accept help from the devil! To think that before I could even reject his help, that wicked Henry already retracted his funds!""That's what the doctor said too. It's alright, Mum. She's paralyzed already and there's nothing we can do but find ways to make her comfortable and better.""No, it isn't alright. Evelyne told me you gave Henry our properties in exchange for the money! The money he didn't pay! Jake, you're going to get him for that and collect what we own, alright?" Mrs. Cavil yelled."Alright, mum, I would start some discussion with the Taiwans on what to do. I think that settles it, right?"Mrs. Cavil rolled her eyes, "And he m
"Louis, I'm so mad right now! The Taiwans tried to kill us while on our way to Mike's school. If not because of my karate skills, we will be dead right now. I need to know what to do right now to make them know I don't like people sending gunslingers after me!"Louis scrambled up to his feet, "I think we can send a letter bomb to their company, destroying their products. That should make them think twice about attacking you next time."Henry digested his suggestion but that would be disastrous. Innocent people were working there. What if he struck at the wrong time? No, he couldn't do that but he had money and power. What if he implanted drugs in one of their store rooms and called the cops on them?Smiling at Louis, he picked a glass of wine, sipping slowly. He just needed the right team to execute his plan."I think your idea is great but we would hurt innocent people and I don't want that. A lot is happening now and I know my stepmother is probably the one orchestrating this so, we
"Hi, buddy. What's up with you?" Henry asked, leading Mike to the stable. Tough Dee had done an impressive job with the stable. The stallion, mare, and yearling were doing great all thanks to the stableman, Tough Dee got for them. Maybe someday, he would buy another stallion for breeding. Now, what was the name Tough Dee used in describing them? Stud! Mike let go of his hands and ran to the mare, playing with her hair. Henry chuckled, the little boy was trying to get up the mare which was impossible. He returned to meet Henry and mouthed, please."Alright, buddy but you can also ride her once. She's not a riding horse for now until Tough Dee says so." Henry replied, helping him with the mare's saddleback. Henry adjusted the reins in Mike's hands and soon, they were strolling the huge land, greeting the workers on the farms and stopping briefly to talk with the stableman.It was almost lunchtime when they returned to the house. Henry was tired but not Mike. He wanted an ice cream thi