Mr Bench looked out through the window on his drive home. A small smile plastered on his face. Getting Declan on his side was easier than he expected. The power of money. Who in his sane mind would reject such a gift. Even the wealthiest man would fall for one gold toad, then how much more a worthless son-in-law?Bench pushed out a breath in relief. With Declan on his side now, he could push through with his plans and make multiple returns from his investments. He couldn't wait. ***"The product of the B11 and B12 medicine is set to resume and a new launching date will be announced soon. This was made known by the new chairman of the Board, Robinson Clark today at the company's board meeting held at...."Mandy switched off the television and flung the remote on the couch. "That was sooner than I expected." Declan remarked, seated on an armchair in Mandy Asher's office. "I saw it coming. Many people invested in that project and they wouldn't sit and watch their money wash down the
"Two glasses of champagne please."Mandy said to the waiter by her side. She turned to Declan and smiled at him sweetly. They just finished dinner at one of the 5 star restaurants in the city. "For a moment I was scared you stood me up.""Sorry I was late. I had an unexpected delay with my agent.""What agent?" Mandy asked, using a hand to support her head. "It's a personal matter.""Oh. My bad." Mandy forced a smile. Luckily, the waiter came at that moment to save her from the awkwardness that was beginning to creep up her skin. "Thank you" she took the glass and gulped down a little bit more than necessary.""Ahhh. Well then, any move so far about the snakes or is that alsi a personal matter?" Mandy asked with a glimpse of Sarcasm. "Our assumptions so far are correct. But Bench and Jordan invested a huge chunk in the production. They were the highest investors. Over a billion dollars each.""Whoa! That's huge.""Yeah. I got a researcher to help me look into the B11 and B12 med
"The organized crime inspection commission has hinted at a possible shutdown of Livingston's pharmaceutical to halt the production of the B11 and B12 medicine. This report came as a result of a tipoff the organization received regarding the deadly side effect of the medicines. An investigation will be carried out on this effect and updates will be brought to the general public soon. However, the competence of heavy investors in this project are however now questionable in the eyes of the public. Companies like the Smith's enterprise, Bench Cowper's real estate enterprise and so many—""Nonsense!" Bench growled, throwing the remote across the room after switching off the television. "Argh!" He snarled, pushing everything on his table down with great force. He shook in anger, his eyes red in fury. "Who did this! How dare they?! I swear I will kill them all!" He growled, his heart moving heavily in his chest. "What should I do boss?" Peter asked at the corner with his bow low like
The locks of the prison bars opened and James stepped out. "You came. Was wondering what kept you." He said, staring at Mr Bench. "You look quite well" Bench commended scanning James with his eyes. "They know to be very respectful, I can't complain." James stepped up and sat across Bench on a table. "Speaking about respect, how hard can it be to treat others with that? I used to know you as a reputable business man, what changed." Bench said with seriousness."I don't know what you mean, Bench, but it's nice to see you again.""I wish I could say the same. Ah— let me rephrase that, I wish what brought me here permits me to feel the same way."James's eyes darted to the sides menacingly, then back at Bench. He already knew there was a problem "Cut the chase Bench, what's the problem?""You are the problem James. You can't fall and take everyone down with you.""What do you mean!" James said with a low grit." I'm saying you should stop toying with us. I won't ask nicely next time.
"I warned you." Jordan Smith's cold voice echoed from the speaker. "I will take care of it, Jordan." Bench replied coolly. "And how will you do that? That man is dangerous.""He is the last thing on my mind now, I'm interested in pushing forward the project first." Bench lied adjusting on his chair. "I had everything wiped off from the Internet. The media is on our side now and he is being watched so be rest assured he won't make any move for now." Bench assured. "Hmm... I will take your word for it then. Good bye." The call dropped and Bench tightened his grip on the phone. His phone buzzed with a message and he brought the phone to his face. Mandy. He sighed, switching the phone off aggressively and throwing it across the room. His head was full and it was frustrating that everyone seemed to be on his tail now. "Declan King" He chuckled without humor. "I will ruin you!"It was the evening of the next day and the Williams household were setting up for dinner with Mandy Asher
Declan marched further into the Smith's residence, shooting everything in his way down. Even domestic staff were not spared. He badged into Jordan's office and Jordan froze. His eyes flashed in shock at Declan's appearance. Declan looked like he just stepped out of a blood bath with the amount of blood stains on his body. Without saying a word, Declan lifted the AK-47 he held and conked it, a finger placed on the trigger. "Wait! Don't shoot!" Jordan seethed. He swallowed nervously as he eyed the gun Declan held. "That was supposed to be a warning. I—the stupid boy I sent crossed the line." Jordan admitted, snapping his eyes shut and putting his two arms up in the air. His throat moved down and he swallowed the lump in it. He sat still, not moving and barely breathing, waiting for Declan to do something else aside kill him. "In as much as I would love to blow your brains out right now, I need you alive—" Jordan's eyes flicked open at Declan's words. He made to get up bu
"Who did you say is your master again?" Dr Kidd asked Declan over his shoulders as he scrubbed his hand in a washing sink. They had bumped into each other in the restroom. "Why is that important now?" Declan replied, wiping his washed hands with a towel. "Let's say I'm intrigued. What you did there was massive." "But were you impressed though?" Declan threw out the question and it made doctor Kidd pause. Slowly, the young doctor pivoted to face Declan. "Glad you picked it out because I'm a terrible actor and was beginning to get sick of it." Declan gave a side grin. "We should all be glad we saved her." He shrugged and turned to leave but Dr. Kidd dragged him back, slamming him back to the wall. "You think that's the prize? Saving the life of a miserable girl who wanted it gone at the expense of my reputation?" The doctor gritted, pressing Declan against the wall with his elbow. Declan gazed down at the angry looking man in front of him and with one movement, he pu
Declan's gaze narrowed. He tried to move but a dart was punctured into the side of his neck and he passed out. A bucket of water splashed on Declan, jerking him awake. He blinked, looking around him frantically. "You're awake." A voice said emerging from a room.Declan squinted and his gaze fell on Dr Kidd and his features instantly darkened. "I should have killed you." Declan seethed, charging up but he was stuck. His eyes glanced over his body at the wire used to bind him to a seat. Beside him was a control table that was connected to the wires that bound him. "What are you doing? Declan's gaze snapped up at Dr. Kidd."What do you think? I am going to kill you and put an end to your shenanigans.""Then why didn't you just shoot me?" Dr. Kidd folded his arms to the back and began to pace walk around in front of Declan."Playing by your rules I guess. What's the fun of killing you with a gun when there are other ways to do so more painfully." Dr. Kidd sneered.Declan chuckled. "I