Chapter 1.The room was cloaked in blackness, light that illuminated the room was the single flickering Xander at the center of the table. Everyone knew that Viktor Grey was a man of colossal power and influence, he had called for a meeting among the billionaire and it felt as if he held more power than them, like the fate of the whole world was in his hands. As they took their seats, the atmosphere grew heavy with anticipation.Viktor cleared his throat, the sound echoing through the room, even though the weather was warm, everywhere in the room was filled with a chilling sensation. “This is why we are here,” Viktor started, he was about to lay out his plans, “I want to head this table. It’s about time I take over. It’s about time I take what’s mine. It’s about time for Oliver’s reign to end.” Viktor was saying all of these to make the other billionaires turn against Oliver. He was really urging them to be on his side, the seemingly untouchable force that had dominated their wo
Oliver walked into the company of one of the billionaires in the country. He made his way to the receptionist and rested on the counter gently while looking straight into the receptionist's eyes. She stared at him waiting for him to talk but he didn't."What do you want, Young man," She finally said and he stood up straight as if that was all he was waiting for."Now, that is how you know a good receptionist with great customer service but it took you long enough," Oliver said with a smile broadened on his face but the receptionist did not return the smile. "Well, I want to see Mr. Roger," he added and she bent her head to pick at Mr. Roger's schedule."What is your name?" She asked and he ran his hand through his head."It's Oliver," He answered and she kept staring at him. He didn't understand until she raised her eyebrows. "Just Oliver," he added and she smiled, taking a peek again at Mr.Roger's schedule. Oliver waited patiently as she rolled her eyes on the book, checking every na
Viktor Grey felt a heavy knot of worry in his chest as he stepped into the sterile, fluorescent-lit hospital room where his daughter Elina lay, frail and weak in a patient’s uniform, beneath white sheets. She had been in a car accident, and he was desperate to see her, but what he encountered was not the warm welcome he had hoped for.The machines around her beeped rhythmically, a constant reminder of her fragile state. Viktor had barely seen her since the accident that had left her in this condition, and guilt gnawed at him. He couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed even though his absence was justified where he had to attend to his other daughter, Mia.Elina's face, usually so gentle and caring, contorted with anger. Her eyes once filled with warmth and love, were now clouded with jealousy, as she spotted her father. "Where were you, Dad? You're always with Mia, and now you show up here?!" Her voice trembled with a mixture of pain, malice and resentment. Mia, his other daughter from a p
Chapter 4.It was on a Thursday, Mia was at home, and she was heavily on duties because she had deadlines to meet, she had stories to finish and published. While she buried her head in her laptop as she work oblivious to what was going on around her.She had planned to stay home today and canceled all her schedules which included meeting with Oliver, but when it comes to scheduling work, Oliver understands and there were times when she puts everything on holds just to be with him, and it was worth it.Unlike today, she really needed to finish work.Mia had put her phone on silent to block distractions and locked herself in, she sat on her favorite couch, wearing a black leggings and oversized shirt, apparently it was Oliver’s shirt. Her neighborhood was usually quiet and something unusual was happening, Mia thought, she was hearing the sound of cars speeding through and abruptly stopping, getting distracted and out of curiosity, Mia got up and went to the window, she noticed that th
Chapter 5Oliver was in his office, he barely had much work to attend to, he had been thinking about Lionheart Group and how to elevate the company to new heights. As he sat at his desk, contemplating his next move, a notification popped up on his computer screen. It was an email from his assistant, informing him that they had arrived.Oliver, being determined to take his company to new heights, made a strategic decision to establish a board of directors. He believed that having a diverse group of individuals with different expertise and perspectives would greatly benefit the overall company's growth. Also, the levels at which company would want partner with him will be with company thy are on the same page as him, he didn’t want to go through the stress of having to partner with a company that wants to grow except if it’s a company that he bought to save from liquidation.Oliver knew that finding the right people to choose to be among is board of directors was crucial for the succe
Betty, Oliver's secretary quickly stepped down from the cab as rumbling thunder sounded in the sky. She paid the cab man and as he zoomed off, she quickly dashed into her house. It was starting to drizzle by then, and when she searched for her key, some of the waters fell on her.Her house was a good one standing by the side of the street. Other than the most neighbors and the dog that always barked whenever it sees her coming, it was a pretty good place to stay. There were several flowers adorning the front of the houses, and the green field in the front made it seem like the landscape was dreamy.Betty quickly opened her door and stepped inside. She locked the door behind her, and pulled off her coat."Brit, I'm home..." She called out to her cat. Betty looked down and saw that the cat had not eaten a single meal from it's plate. It was unlike her to do so. "Brit..." She called out again as she took the plate to search for the cat. By that time, rumbling thunder sounded wiu flashe
"Boss, have you heard the news?" Marv asked Oliver who frowned in response. Lydia stood there as still as Ice and watched all of Oliver's reactions."What news?" Oliver asked Marv."It's about your secretary, sir..she was murdered last night in her house," Marv told Oliver who quickly jerked up from his seat. Lydia pretended to be startled, and and she grabbed her files and tighter."How did this happen? Was she in any brawl with someone? How did she get herself Killed?" Oliver asked Marv who exhaled."I do not know boss, but I have our people working on it right away. We will come up with answers soon." He told Oliver before he hung up. Oliver sighed, and clenched his fist. He had so many questions in his mind. What happened? Betty was one of the most peaceful people he knew. There was no way she could get herself Killed just like that. Oliver suspected a murder. It had to be."Forgive me sir, but is everything alright?" Lydia asked as she adjusted her large glasses. Oliver sighed."
"Boss, we do not have any latest development," Marv said over the phone as Oliver watched Lydia walk out of the office. He was certain that he would be keeping a late night that day. Oliver returned to his seat and sank into the comfy chair."What about Pascal? Have you been able to get a hold of him?" He asked Marv."No, boss. He's been inaccessible since the incident. I don't know where he went to." Marv told Oliver who just nodded"Alright. Keep me posted, and do not leave anything out. And Marv, I want you to check out somewhere for me. Now!" Oliver said. He could hear the elevator bell ring, and he knew that Lydia had stepped into the elevator."Who is it boss?" Marv asked him. "Lydia Amira. I want you to tell me everything you can get on her. She showed up today as a secretary, and she's... weird." He told Marv. Marv could detect a hint of embarrassment in Oliver's tone. He has been a Shadow for a very long time and so he can detect those things."I will look into her boss. Is