The night was cold and Mia didn’t realize how dark the sky had turned, she didn’t even check the time if not she would have postponed seeing Oliver the next day.Even though it was half past nine, the night was still young and everywhere was kind of bubbly, teenagers are still outside which brings Mia to the conclusion that if she ever decides to have kids, she wouldn’t let them out at night.When she was a teenager, her aunt had killed her social battery which makes it looked like she was boring person, and being a journalist had even helped her social life but still Mia didn’t like the night life.She hugged her black jacket tightly to herself, the one she had bought during sales last year and had become her favorite jacket, it does the job quite well and Mia thinks she’s confident when she is wearing it, she adjusted her bag very well to stay in place on her shoulder and held her laptop bag in her other hand, still hugging herself, she took fast strides as she walked along the side
Chapter 26It was half past seven In the evening and Mia knew she was supposed to be home, infact it was hours back she should be home but here she was working a case, the one she had told Oliver about days ago. She had even lied to her boss that she needed to finish a story.While she was almost at the concluding part, she figured she could do it when she got home and rested.“At least, I didn’t use my own personal stuff so there is no way this anonymous publishing will get to me.” Mia muttered to herself as sings excitedly to herself, she even did a small dance, by now, she didn’t forget to clear the cctv and made it look like she had left work an hour ago.She dialed Oliver’s number and waited for him to pick. “It is almost done.”Mia said , adjusting the earphones.“That’s great, did you send it to my email?” Oliver asked her.“Sure, I did. I’m on my way to your place , I just wanted you to know I did it.” Mia laughed.“You forgot to hit the publish button.”“I’ll do that, I want
Chapter 27Its been few days after Mia was assaulted, Oliver was furious but he tried to maintain a calm demeanor, despite the fact that he wanted to show Amélie the power he had and how much he could destroy her, he remained cool headed just for Mia.He wanted Mia to be healed. Her face had been bartered and it angered him, no much damage done, except that her nose was broken and she suffered minor injuries. Oliver was glad that she was getting better and even though he did Justice by killing those men, he wasn’t satisfied, he wanted to do more than just putting bullet throughout their body.As for Amélie, he knew what he wanted to do to her. “Marv?” He answered his phone.“Yes, boss. I found her location.” Marv said on the other end of the phone. “I’ll join you soon. I’m about to drive now.” He added, hanging up the phone.Oliver stood up from his chair, it was time to be Oliver cage, he set off to go to Mia’s house just to check up on her.It wasn’t long before Marv showed up, Oli
Chapter 28“Attention!” Isaiah yelled, slamming his hands on the table. “all members, attention!” Isaiah announced to everyone at the table. All the members stopped talking and paid attention. They questioned what was going on.“This is an emergency meeting. Thank you for honoring me.” He said, Isaiah sat at the head chair, He meant business, giving them a stern look and holding his hands together.Gerald and Viktor sat close to one another, everyone was of them were wondering what was the meeting about. Gerald felt like Isaiah was giving him a deep and cold stare, he felt uncomfortable. Viktor also felt uncomfortable that Isaiah was giving him a cold stare. “Why is he staring at me?” Viktor whispered to Gerald. “You noticed that too? He is giving me a deep and cold stare.” Gerald said, surprised that Viktor was being stared at as well. “I don’t know why he is doing that. Honestly, I don’t even know what this meeting is about. I hope it is nothing bad or too serious.” Viktor said.
Chapter 29Isaiah was at home, in his living room reading a newspaper, while he was munching on a sugar doughnut and drinking a glass of orange juice. His mind darted toward the embezzlement that Gerald had a hand in it, as much as it hurt, Isaiah accepted the fact that there was always a black sheep in an organization.He had tried to put his trust in Gerald to see if there was any good in him but there was none. Also, he was closer to the Grey’s family, Isaiah knew that the company and shadow organization wasn’t in good hand unless he appoints someone else to head.His mind was very much at peace that Oliver would be succeeding after him and everything he had built would protected by Oliver.Isaiah was glad that Oliver had dismissed Gerald and choosing him had been a big slap to Viktor and Gerald, it was obvious and Isaiah chuckled at the thought of it.The sound of broken window shattering on the ground startled Isaiah, he stood up abruptly and craned his neck to check what all the
Chapter 30 "For every man, there's an appointed time to thrive. But then, we still have to return to the dust from whence we came. For everything, there's an appointed season; a time to laugh and a time to cry, a time to weep and a time to smile. A time to be born, and a time to die..." The air was gloomy and dark as the preacher went on. Isaiah's funeral had taken place for the next day and for their men who had died, they had already held a funeral in silence for them in the house before setting to the cemetry for Isaiah. Oliver was still very much angry, especially at the fact that he could have prevented it if he got their sooner, that was what he thought, somehow he blamed himself. He was blaming himself for not being there, he knew that why had happened has happened and there was nothing f he could do to change the past and he would have to live with the pain that his grandfather had died in his arms. “Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well, wi
Chapter 31It was a bright sunny day, Oliver was clad in a Superlative luxury tee tucked in a Peter England pants trouser with an Italiano shoe, very shiny that you could see your face through the shoe, this time he was wearing a mask, like a mucha lucha mask, that covers his whole head and face, which made him look like a wrestler.Isaiah was dead, but the company needed to keep running. Oliver sighed as his thoughts drifted to his sister. It's been a while since he saw her. He quickly sent her a text and kept Working.His personal assistant had sent a message across to him about some business tycoon that wanted to see him and he sent for them.“You can have your seat.” Oliver said, smiling underneath the mask at the two men.“Allow me to introduce myself, Mr. Lionheart.” One of the men said, he was lanky in stature and had a dirty blonde hair, his dentition was good, Oliver thought that was why the man kept smiling every second.“I am Stefano Iglesias, and this is my partner, Rey Bl
Chapter 32“We have a deal for you.” Stefano repeated, smiling sinisterly.Gerald blinked rapidly and burped, scrunching his face in disgust, he hated how his breath smell, and he rubbed his face.“Are you listening to us?” Rey said, looking at Gerald like he was still hungover.“I’m not deaf. I can hear you. What sort of deal is it?” Gerald asked, hiccuping.Rey and Stefano exchanged a worried look but then they wanted to see where the conversation was heading.“Do you want the company back?” Stefano asked, “it is your company, you’re the rightful heir and we are here to help you get it back.” Stefano added.“At what cost?” Gerald asked, downing a bottle of water.“Partnering with our company when we help you get back your right.” Rey said.“How would you do that?” Gerald asked, relaxing his back on the pillow cushion.“Isaiah is dead!” Stefano stated bluntly, “we don’t care who ordered the shooting.” Gerald shot him a glare, “All we have to do is order the same type of killing for
"How is the child holding up?" Jake asked Viktor Grey over the phone while he fixed his attention on Stacy. The little child was obviously terrified, and the constant dripping of water from the leaking pipes made her even more unsettled."She is coping better than I imagined. Now all that is left is for us to kill that bastard cop and Oliver with it," Viktor Grey said to him."I know that Oliver will reach out soon. And when he does, I will be ready for him. You have dozens of my men to guard you there. You will be fine," Jake told Viktor Grey and then hung up. As soon as he did, Viktor returned his attention to Stacy.She whimpered and dragged herself back as he approached her..he had a wicked laugh on his face."Don't be afraid little one. I will not hurt you. I just want to hurt your daddy and the man he works with. You see, I used to have a daughter like you. Her name was Elina. She was very beautiful and she was brilliant. But the man your daddy works with killed her and so, I wa
"This can be a trap. Tell me why I must believe you," Oliver asked her and Beth sighed. She could not believe that she was making some sort of negotiation with Oliver."Left for me, you will be behind bars right now. But I am doing this for Steven and I am breaking my code to do it so do not make it harder than it already is," she said to him and Oliver smiled."I like you. Come with me," he told her and then led her to his study. Miranda was there clicking furiously on the systems there.. when Beth approached, she stopped what she was doing and then gazed at Beth for a while."Miranda, meet Beth, Beth Miranda. She's our eyses in the sky. I have a feeling that you'll both be friends. Beth, tell me where you think Stacy is," Oliver asked."Somewhere in St Lambert's City. The tiger gang has a secret hideout in St Lambert's that they use for various dangerous activities. My best guess would be that they brought her here to avoid suspicion from the cops. Besides, it was probably a diversi
"Heard what?" Oliver could feel his anger rising. The heat in the room suddenly increased and when he approachd Pascal, Pascal jerked back to avoid the possible punch that was coming his way "I did not know about Mia. I am really sorry Oliver. I am broken beyond what you can imagine. And I am furious! I am so furious that I wan to vent my anger on someone and I don't know who," Pascal said to him."And why are you here then? To vent your anger on me?" Oliver asked while raising his eyebrow. Pascal sighed defeated as his shoulders dropped."No, not at all. I just came here to help you in your mission.. I know that you will not sit tight and watch those who killed her be at peace. I know that you will destroy them. So I want to join you. Please Oliver forgive me. I need your forgiveness. I know that I do not deserve it but I just want you to please forgive me," he said to oliver. Oliver did not feel his anger subside, not even for a moment. He gazed at Pascal again and Wondered what mi
"No, fuck! This cannot he happening to me!" Steven tried to breath as the words found their way out of his mouth but he just could not fathom the degree of pain that he was feeling. Anger would not help him at that time he thought. Jake had decided to Target his family and the only way that he was getting his family back was if met Jake's forces with one that was equal to the task, or if he surrenders.Steven quickly took the phone. He dialed Oliver's number and waited for him to pick up the phone."Steven," Oliver said as soon as he picked us up."Oliver. He has my daughter. That bastard has taken my daughter and I do not know what to do. He said he'll send me a location to meet with him and I have to decide whether or not I'll give my life for her," Steven blurted out."Take it easy Steven. Nothing will happen to your daughter or to you. I will ensure it," Oliver told him."But what can you do? Jake said that you cannot help me. My only option is to die for my daughter to live. I ha
"Like we said earlier, we do not allow anyone without an invitation to pass. I don't care if you are the chief of police. You are not stepping into this house," the guard repeated and that made Steven to wonder just how bad it is that the police force in Marshtown had fallen. If they could have no respect for his badge, then he just had to beat the living shit out of them"Let me pass. I will not ask you again," Steven said to the guards. One of them brought out his gun and gazed at Steven with fierce eyes."You need to leave now, mister or we will have a oribkemy," he said to Steven and just as Steven was about to make a move at them, the front door opened.. it was the judge"Let him through. He and I have some catching up to do," the judge said and the bodyguards let Steven pass. Steven followed the judge to The living room and there the judge settled himself into a chair. He even appeared to be Richer than he was some months ago."I can see that you are back from the dead, Steven.
"Chief, what are you doing here?" Steven asked the chief as he slowly approached him. The chief paid close attention to the files that was in Steven's hands and then his eyes roamed to Steven's."Don't tell me you still plan on pursuing that case. I told you it was dangerous, Steven and you do not want to listen to me. That case will get you killed," the chief said and Steven dropped the files in his hand. He paid a closer look to the chief and for real he could see worry in the man's face."I don't understand. Why are you telling me all of this?" He asked the chief really desperate for answers. The chief sighed."When the tiger gang found out that you were following them, they planned to have you killed. They reached out to me and asked me to do the job otherwise they would kill my family. I tried to beg them but they were adamant. They would not take no for an answer. So, I made up my mind about you," the chief stopped, and then observed the dark face that Steven was wearing at that
"Come in, you will be safe here," Bill said to Avira. She gazed into the well furnished apartment before she stepped inside. The warmth of the place enveloped her and for a moment, she was feeling secure."I still don't understand why I'm hwre. I told you I was fine. You didn't need to go through all of this for me," she told him."Nonsense. You were lucky that day that you stepped out to get coffee while he explosion occurred. If Oliver's enemies wanted to know something about him, who do you think will be in the best position to tell them what's happening with him? Of course it's his secretary. I want to keep you safe so that no harm will come to you," he added. Avira could feel her heart melting. But she refused to admit it."Well in that case, I hope there is something to drink. Where are we exactly?" She asked him."This is my house. I come here sometimes to relax for a moment and then focus my thoughts." He told her."You are really loyal to Oliver. You literally forget to live
Oliver drove his car to the address on the envelope. It was an expensive restaurant, one that he had planned to visit with Mia after their honeymoon. He shoved back the painful thoughts and then stepped down from the car. Oliver gazed the entrance one more time and then stepped into the restaurant."Good evening sir, how may I be of assistance?" A waiter asked him and then oliver smiled."Good evening. I am looking for this table," he said and then showed her the number on the envelope. The girl smiled at him again."Please come with me sir," she said and then led him away. Oliver followed her closely, and as they walked through the scanty place, he could feel the eyes of some people on him. He knew who they were immediately, they were part of Jake's group."In here sir," she said to him and Oliver Stepped into the room that she was pointing towards. As soon as he entered the well decorated space, he looked around.There were beautiful lighting all over the place and the large chairs
"So you mean to tell me that that lowlife cop decided to show again in my town?" Jake asked over the phone and the chief of police sighed"I gave him explicit warnings and told him not to ever return to this town but he did not listen. I don't know how he managed to work his way back. My instructions were very clear on him sir. That cop Should never set foot in Marshtown, that was what I said." The chief of police stated and Jake laughed."It seems like he is begging to die. I suppose that I should Grant his wish then. If he wants death, who am I to say that I will not kill him?" He said to the chief of police."Give him some time sir. I am sure that I can persuade him to return to St Lambert's City. He cannot gain anything from being here. He will only make things worse. He came back and started accusing the tiger gang of being responsible of some crimes. I will take care of him myself. You do not need to worry," the chief of police stated. He wanted to save Steven's life at least.