Mandy looked at the old man in front of her with widened eyes. “What's with the look? If we denounce him in front of the public, it might as well remove every form of suspicion from our family.” Asher said with a shrug. “And I am guessing that you would want me to make the announcement?” “Well, you are the one that he is mostly seen with… who else to take the shot?” Grandpa Asher fired back and Mandy nodded with a grim look on her face. “If you will excuse me grandpa, I think I need some time alone.” Mandy said walking out of the living room. *** Declan sat in his car, leaning against the chair. A shrill ringing tone cut through the air and he grudgingly reached for his phone. *Beep* “Hello… you better have good news for me Tye.” “And indeed I do. I found a potential lead to Kingston. There is a guy that promised information for the right sum and already agreed to meet him at a cafe with enough money to get him spilling.” “And you are sure that the guy is a real deal?”
The bodyguard hesitated looking at the bundle of money in Declan's hand before turning to the bodyguard closest to the curtain. “Go tell the boss that someone came to look for him with ‘the’ name.” The bodyguard nodded before walking past the curtain. Declan sat swirling the contents of his glass while watching as the bodyguard who had previously left returned and conversed with his colleagues. Then one of them walked up to him slowly. “I presume you have spoken to your boss?” Declan snorted at the guard who bowed slightly. “He requested your presence above. One of us will take you to him.” The bodyguard said meekly before backing away. Declan dropped his glass and stood up filling the guard to the stairs. He was led upstairs and into a large room with red lights, a piano at one end with shelves of wine. He scanned the room and saw someone seated comfortably on the largest sofa in the room flanked by two bodyguards on both sides of the couch… each of them tensed with a hand
Declan broke into a wide smile as he trailed his gaze over the twelve people who had come for him. “Tell your master that if I know too much, that should be his problem alone.” Declan replied. “Though I don't think you would be making it alive to leave here… not to mention meeting him.” The bodyguard waved his hand and the thugs moved towards Declan swinging their bats. Declan leaned back dodging one of the bats before lashing out with a wide sweep kick sending one of the thugs straight into a wall where he stayed dead… blood and brain matter sleeping out of the cracked skull. “Don't tell me that this is actually the best that you all have?” Declan said with a chuckle. The thugs grunted and broke into a run towards Declan. Declan moved aside from all their hits with ease while landing hits back at viral parts of their body. In a few minutes, Declan dusted his trousers before looking at the five guys in black suits looking at him surrounded by the six thugs. “If these guys ar
May dropped the pen in her hand while the secretary packed up the files. “A copy of the contract will be sent towards your company later.” Mandy said with a smile. “So how about we share a drink to celebrate this moment?” Mandy stood up and walked up to a wine shelf where she pulled out a bottle of red and poured it into two glasses. “So, will you be making a public announcement or something of the sort?” May asked. “Why? To denounce Declan?” “Wait what? No… I was talking about me.” May asked, her eyes flashing at Mandy. “Wait a minute. You want to denounce Declan in an announcement?” “Yes.” Mandy said, handing her a glass of wine. “And I suggest you do too. You guys may be divorced but people might still think that the Williams are somehow involved in the scandal of the Kings. I believe you know what happened?” “Yes… but is it true? Saying that the Kings family killed hundreds of thousands?” May asked. “Besides, what if nothing about the scandal had to do with Declan?” “Yo
“What is the relationship between your family and that of Declan King who is said to be involved in a scandal?” Mandy looked at the reporter who had asked the question before showing a soft smile. “The relationship between the Kings and the Ashers is nothing of major importance. Whatever had happened between the two in the past was based on pure professionalism.” “So are you saying that your family has no ties with the Kings?” Daily Press.Another voice chimed. “That is exactly what I am trying to say. Whatever was between the Kings and the Ashers was based on a deal to heal the Asher patriarch… a deal that has been finalized. There is nothing linking us to that family again… neither is there anything linking us to their family scandal.” Mandy replied with a smile. “An article came out months back that you and Declan King had some romantic relationship going on. Are you perhaps denying him now because of the scandal around his name?” A reporter at the far bench asked everyone in
Declan pulled out his phone and dialed a number while walking out of the living room where his mother was still watching the television. “Hey boss.” “Brock… I have a job for you and your brothers.” Declan's voice was as cold as ice. “We are listening.” “I will need you guys to infiltrate some places for me. Get yourselves into the Deckers and the Evans industries for me. This should be done without any hitch. I will tell you what to do when you have secured a place in the company.” Declan explained. “And this should be done by a man in a company. Any more could cause suspicion.” “Yes sir.” “That's not all. I will also need you and your twin to get into a place for me… go to the ‘midnight’ club and get yourselves a job as bodyguards working for the head of the club himself. His name is Dave Kingston and you can contact Tye for any means to identify him. Do you understand?” “Loud and clear sir. What would you want us to do when we become his guards?” “When you become his person
It was a bright morning in the Asher’s home. Mandy walked down the stairs and heading for the dining room. “Oh, you are up already? Was thinking that you were planning on taking the day off today.” Mandy turned to see Grandpa Asher seated with an English breakfast served before him while he was reading the newspaper. “Like I have time for a day off.” Mandy snorted, rolling her eyes. “Why don't you join me? I am sure breakfast with this old man won't get you fired from your own company.” Asher teased with a soft smile. Mandy walked up to her grandfather and sat down beside him while maids hurried to serve her breakfast. “How was your night? Hope you are getting enough rest?” Mandy turned to the man who asked the question with eyes as wide as saucers. “What's with that look?” “Grandpa… did you do anything? Do you want anything? Perhaps you need a personal favor from me?” Mandy asked, tilting her head. “And why the hell would you say that? And can’t an old man care for t
May walked out of the elevator heading towards Mandy's office with a smile. She noticed the office door open and saw a familiar figure walk out of the office bearing a smile. “Timo?!” The man turned at the name and his smile widened as he saw May walking up to her. “May! A pleasure to see you here… well, I guess I will be expecting to see you here more often especially now that you are now in a partnership with the Ashers.” “What the hell are you doing here? Did you have a business with the Ashers?” “Ahh, yes. Came in a few minutes ago to meet up with the woman in charge.” “Well, I have work to do but it is nice seeing you early this morning.” May said. “Likewise.” Timothy replied. “Have fun and don't try to stress yourself too much.” May walked past Timo and headed towards the office door where she knocked softly before entering. Mandy looked at the door and saw May walking in with a smile on her face. “Looks like someone woke up on the right side of the bed this morning