Jordan looked at the phone that Declan pulled out and sneered. “What is that supposed to do? Scare me?” He asked but Declan gazed at him with no emotion.“Scares you? Of course not. This is meant to terrify you.” Declan said, dialing some numbers on the phone before raising it to his ear. “Hello Marshall Jones.” Jayden's face paled when he heard the name slip from Declan's mouth. “You are bluffing. There is no way that someone of your caliber would know a Marshall when you don't even know who the general standing before you is.” Jordan said with a smug. Declan ignored him, pressing his head firmer to the ground. The person at the other side of the phone said something and Declan dropped the call then turned to Jayden. “You know, trying to come after me especially when you don't know anything about your nephew's death was a really bad move.” Declan said looking at the general who was still shocked as to whether Declan knew who the Marshall he had mentioned was. “Did Jordan here
"So tell me, what was the commotion about?"May asked Declan softly, gazing at him. Declan had offered to drop her off at home after the buffet to gain a private moment with her. "Errm... It's nothing serious—""Not again Declan Kings. I was there myself and witnessed everything that happened. You actually did slap Mr Smith Jordan, Declan. Trust me, I know you well to tell that there was more to that reaction order than a mere food spill." May stated firmly. If anything, she was not going to back down this time until Declan finally came clean with her. Declan saw the seriousness on her face and knew he was not getting off the hook easily this time. He could choose not to answer of course, but this was May in question. So if not for anything, he doesn't want her to be worried about him. 'Just say anything Declan. It won't hurt’Declan blurted in his mind before clearing his throat. "Okay, you got me in this one. Whatever happened earlier tonight had more to it but in a nutshell,
"Are you okay? Where are you now!?"Declan yelled into the phone grabbing his car keys."At Lily's specialist hospital.""I will be there in a second."Declan arrived at the hospital shortly and ran on the hospital's hallway. "Where is she? Where is May Williams!" He asked the nurse and they pointed at a ward. Declan rushed in and saw May seated in-between her mom and sister, her silent sob loud in the quiet room."OMG, May. I'm so sorry." Declan rushed to her and embraced her in a tight hug. "Why do they keep doing this? Why can't they just leave us alone? We have done nothing wrong to these people, yet they keep hurting us!"May was wailing at this point and it broke Declan's heart into pieces. He held her tightly, trying to calm her down. "It's okay. I'm here now." Declan consoled, soothing the back of her head. They stood their for 5 minutes before May gained control of her emotions. "It's fine, I'm okay now." She said, pushing away from Declan's arms. "What did the docto
Siren blasted in the air around the Williams neighborhood. The necessary authorities like the police and fire fighters were present. An ambulance was also lurking around in case there was any casualty. Once the fires was put off, everyone on the street scurried closer to take a look of what was left of the Williams mansion. Almost everything has been burnt down to ash. "What a tragedy" One of the neighbors said holding her chest. "It's indeed a pity." Another neighbor agreed. "The arsonist is alive!" One of the police officers yelled and everyone gaped. "Arsonist? Some indeed started the fire on purpose?" An elderly woman cried in the corner. Everywhere went quite as they watched someone emerge from the house amid smokes. They held they breath at the reveal and when they saw Declan, their jaws dropped. "Is that not their son-in-law?" "Ex son-in-law you mean. I heard they served him divorce in the most humiliating way." Two women gossiped at the corner.
Mandy paced her sitting room, with her hands on her waist. Declan had just narrated the incidents to her and she was short of words."Whoever have a hand in this really went aboard to planning. I must give it to them." She said turning back to Declan. "He should enjoy his little success while it lasts because I will cut it short before he knows it." "No Declan. You're doing no such thing." Mandy said with a stern look on her face and Declan cocked his head at her in confusion. "I mean, we will catch whoever is responsible but it will definitely not be you doing the catching as usual. You need to lay low for now.""What do you mean lay low? That bastard out there just ruined my reputation. My face is on every news station in the country. What do you think May will think? I won't let this slide. The bastard would wish he was never born after I dealt with him" Mandy shut her eyes in exhaustion with two fingers pressed on her temple. ' Could Declan just shut up and listen for once?' s
"The imposter. Where the hell is he!"Declan barked and the man cowered before him."I don't know who you mean sir. Can you please elaborate?"The old man said with his head bowed. Declan nodded and showed him the picture of a bodyguard. "You assigned him to me yourself last night to escort me to the Buffet."The man looked at the phone screen and recognition flashed in his eyes. "Him? I know him. He is the new guard that joined us last month."The man replied and Declan pressed his lips together in frustration. "You assigned a new guard as an escort?""He seemed competent and had proven himself so many times. I'm so sorry sir if he made you uncomfortable in any way." The man apologized, without looking Declan in the face. "Where is he now""Huh?""I mean, where can I find him. His home address or something... Anything that can serve as a lead.""Uhm... I have his address and will give it to you right away." The old man bowed, excusing himself. He came back shortly with a piece of
Tye stared at Declan with terror in his eyes. He could easily tell Declan anything he wanted to know at that moment only that he had no answer—at least not the one Declan would want to hear. "I swear sir, I don't know who they were""But you did a job for them?""I—i know it sounds stupid but I never spoke or saw anyone. I just felt their eyes on me and acted out of fear. Declan narrowed his gaze. "Interesting. So how did they get you to do it.""I kept receiving spam messages from anonymous. I ignored severally till I received a death threat. They didn't just threaten me but also my mom. I didn't really have a choice. I'm so sorry."Tye sobbed. He was in grave pain and was losing so much blood. "I see... So how did you know my passcode and was able to unlock my phone to send the message you did to Clara?""I have been watching you for days. I didn't have much time left so I have to plead with the chief to let me escort you guys last night. I'm really sorry. Please don't kill me. I
Declan leaned forward, covering her mouth with his in a kiss. Mandy was startled at first 'what was he doing ' she asked inwardly. But she did not withdraw. She softened and opened her mouth and the kiss deepened.Mandy felt afloat. It was as of the world was rotating in her head. Declan nibbled on her lower lips causing her to moan. "Declan—" Her soft whisper rasped. "Shall we take this to your room?" Declan asked but did not give Mandy a time to answer. He slipped her arm around her waist and lifted her into his arms.The kiss was soft and intense as Declan climbed the stairs with Mandy in his arms. Mandy's door opened and they disappeared into the room.****The next morning, Mandy stood in the kitchen in a night rob making her self a coffee with the machine. Thoughts of the previous night occupied her thoughts and she couldn't help how pink her cheeks burned.She shook her head as if to get it in place "What is wrong with you Mandy? I'm sure he wasn't in his right senses. Don'