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One True Heir Chapter 76
It's been a week now since the incident and as expected, the media didn't release or spread any rumors concerning Jake's health. Although people were worried and were dying to know how he was doing there was no way they could know the truth. Moreso, Jake had told his secretary to fix a schedule for him to have a meeting with the media. At least, to announce to the world that he was still alive. Even though the entire Robinson family didn't visit him apart from his uncle who always stood by him. Jake couldn't be bothered because he didn't need Their fake care and support in the first place. Also, he knows they'd wished he was dead so what's the point of visiting him?Jake sighed for the umpteenth time this morning as he prepared for work. Zara had gone back to her Father's house yesterday evening because Mr Gabriel wanted her to come back. At least, Jake was better now and he wasn't mourning the death of his Father again. Not only that, but Mr Gabriel felt it wasn't right for them t
One True Heir Chapter 77
Mrs. Rosalie walked briskly down a dark aisle, there was evident fear on her face as she turned back occasionally to be sure no one was following her. Likewise, she held her bag tightly as she kept on moving.Strausser had given her this address and she found everything odd with it. But she couldn't complain, she wanted to let Jake down, and she was going to do it at all cost.Suddenly, she saw a shadow coming towards her, and she stopped walking abruptly. “Gbim Gbim!” Her heartbeat was louder than her hitched breath. Who was coming closer to her? Should she run or wait? What if it was Strausser? Well, thank God I have a pepper spray with me. At least, I'd be able to protect myself.These thoughts occupied Mrs. Rosalie's mind as she stepped back a little. The shadow kept coming closer until she was able to decipher who it was. The shadow was of a man whose hoody cap was covering his face. Not only that, but he fixed his hands in his hoodie pocket as he walked closer to Mrs. Rosalie.“
One True Heir Chapter 78
Zara had got off from work and decided to pick up some groceries from the store nearby Before booking a cab home. Just before she got to the store, she felt someone was following her and when she turned to look back, she found no one.“I thought someone was behind me,” Zara mumbled slowly as she held her bag tightly. She was having an unusual feeling already. She glanced at the store ahead of her and sighed in relief.“Thank goodness I am almost there.” She stated before walking briskly on the lonely road. Just as she was about to look back again, she suddenly felt a strong arm grip her hand and fixed a handkerchief on her nose before dragging her to the corner.Zara struggled forcefully with all her might, but it seemed the man was more powerful. Not only that but she felt herself going drowsy and weak every second. Tears filled her eyes as she couldn't struggle again, she was good as paralyzed and was losing consciousness, slowly and painfully, Zara closed her eyes and fell into th
One True Heir Chapter 79
It's been a week of fruitless search, Zara has been missing for a whole week and everyone was worried, tired, and hopeless. It has gotten to a point where Mr. Gabriel begged the search team to find the body of his daughter since he felt Zara would have fallen into the cold hands of death.The painful part of everything was that there was no clue or evidence left behind. If Zara was kidnapped, this was the right time for her kidnapper to demand a ransom or if she was killed, someone was meant to find her body and call them, but there was none of such.This greatly disturbed Jake to the extent that he didn't have time for work. He spends most of his time at the park or near the ice cream shop, hoping to catch a glance of his lost soulmate. Meanwhile, Mr. Gabriel was grievous, there wasn't any hope left again. All these gave him memories that traumatized him in his childhood. He remembered how he and his younger sister were sent to get something from a nearby store, and he didn't return
One True Heir Chapter 80
“900 Billion!” Jake exclaimed in shock and the inspector widened his eyes in bewilderment. Ever since he started taking cases involving kidnapping, never had he heard of a Ransom as huge as this. The highest was about millions none has ever asked for!Strausser chuckled at Jake's reaction and walked closer to Zara whose expression was epic as she glared at him. Before he began the call, he had taped her mouth so she wouldn't bluff out where they were, that's if she knew the place.“Isn't your beloved woman more than billions huh? And besides, you're wealthy, your stocks are more than a trillion, 900 billion won't be huge huh?” Strausser spoke rhetorically.Suddenly, the police made signs with Jake and he covered his speaker.“How do we trust he is with her? Ask him if you want to speak with her.” The inspector whispered and Jake nodded.“ How am I sure Zara is with you? you could be a scammer.” Jake asked and the inspector gave him a thumbs up
One True Heir Chapter 81
Mr Usman was enjoying the expression he was receiving from Mrs Rosalie. He was going to taunt her slowly until she came out clean. Likewise, he wants to know why Mrs Rosalie kidnapped Zara and what she plans to do with her.Because as it seems, Jake wasn't going to spare her if he found out she hired Strausser to kidnap his woman. Not only that but if Strausser gets caught, it would be dangerous for him because Jake would find out also that he killed his beloved Father. “Did you kidnap Zara?” Mr Usman asked Again and Mrs Rosalie gulped nothing down her throat. What was she going to do? She had tried her best not to make it obvious and this happened? She glanced at Mr Usman and faked a smile, she already knew what to say.“Why would I kidnap Zara? And also how does my friend hiring Strausser have anything to do with Zara being missing? And by the way, how did you know Zara was kidnapped? I thought nobody knew her whereabouts?” Mrs Rosalie suddenly asked and Mr Osman went mute.He was
One True Heir Chapter 82
Jake had just gotten to the train station, his eyes caught sight of a camera and chuckled. He glanced back at the truck and sighed. He hoped Strausser had seen the truck and let Zara go. As much as the cops came up with a plan to free Zara, he also wanted to obey what Strausser ordered. Just In case their plan flops and Strausser demands double the amount or probably kills her?Just as he is still in these thoughts, he receives a call from the inspector.“Hello, have you freed Zara?” He asked in excitement.“Yes, but there's a bigger problem.” The inspector spoke reluctantly and Jake's heart began beating unusually.“Tell me, what are you spilling about!” Jake half yelled.“Uhmm… Zara was shot before we came there and…” “What!” Jake's eyes bulged in shock to the extent his veins popped out of his head.“We have rushed her to the hospital. The hospital is at…” The inspector continued talking.Without wasting much time, Jake left the truck swiftly, got into his car, and drove like a m
One True Heir Chapter 83
Mrs. Rosalie was busy relaxing in her room when she received a call from Mr. Osman to relay the shocking news. At first, she thought it was one of her lover's tricks to put fear in her so she bluffed and ended the call. But the moment she dropped her phone, Mrs Isabella barged into her room with a frightened look on her face.“What have you done? You've stepped on the wrong tail, Rosalie!” Mrs Isabella started and Mrs Rosalie's eyes widened in shock. So it was true, Strausser had killed Zara.“But I didn't give instructions to kill her?” Mrs Rosalie whispered to Mrs Isabella.“Well, she's dead and Jake isn't taking it lightly.” Mrs Isabella hissed.“What are we going to do now, this is bad… wait let me call him.” Mrs Rosalie began to panic as she grabbed her phone and dialed Strausser's number.It rang a few seconds before switching to voicemail. “ Shit! He's not picking!” She lamented.“And you expect him to pick and when he's on the run? Are you hearing yourself at all?” Mrs Isabel