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"What did you just say?" Hermia asked, her voice dripping with venom, her eyes filled with disgust as they gazed on Xander."Nothing much, I was just telling not to quit because Emily likes her" Xander said in a low voice with was pretty much contrast to how he felt inside. He wanted to shut her up for be rude and wicked to Haliyah but he had to go with the plan. "I'm sorry, if it annoyed you"He instinctively squeezed his daughter who had fallen asleep."Annoyed me? Everything about you annoys me, disgust me. Why are you back here? I thought you left for good so I can leave in peace!" she said harshly. At this point, Mike stepped forward and wrapped his arm on her waist.Xander's had trailed on Mike's arm snaked around his wife waist. Breath in, he told himself, just a few minutes and it would be over."I haven't been home for a while and I thought you would be worried so I came home" Xander explained as calm as he could, his eyes still not leaving the arm wrapped on Hermia's waist.
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Hunter stood by the door of Xander's office, he wondered if Xander heard what he just said or was ignoring him. He took the brief moment to give Xander a good look, who surprisingly looked normal, in contrast to yesterday.He would have said everything that happened the previous day was a dream, if the chairman knuckles werent wrapped with bandage. Xander's hair was gelled back, his regular office look, showcasing his forehead and prominent jaw line. He looked calm and this was an expression Hunter was common with after spending five years watching him.After waiting for five minutes, he decided to repeat himself. "Mr. Rinwon is here for his appointment, sir" Hunter said and no response just the crackling sound of the keyboard been tapped repeatedly. He was ninety percent sure that Xander was a computer game so he continued. "I would send him away if you don't want to see him""No send him in" Xander said, his focus still in his laptop.He heard the door open and close as Hunter left
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Mike silently entered the Rinwon mansion hoping that he could get to his room without his father noticing him. He had successful past through the first and second flight of stairs and stood in front of his room."Finally" he breathers but he spoke too soon. He opened the door and saw his father going his study table.The man was a lot older as he had Mike later in marriage and his wife died not too long after."Father" Mike called with fear."I w as wondering if you were going to come home or run away, surprisingly, you are smart enough not to run away from your problem" his father said and Mike bit his inner cheek as he found more interest in the tile floor than his father wrinkled face.His father voice flooded with anger, "If you are this smart, how on earth did you mess things up at XL Headquarters?" the older man said and stomp his walking aid on the ground, making a sharp sound when the metal and ceramic collided.Mike body tensed and his hands instinctively went to his side as
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"Do you ever notice Hermia's face when she lose her cool?" Xander asked Hunter randomly as they had their lunch break in rooftop."My eyes never linger enough to notice" Hunter replied."I would tell you" the chairman said and leaned in. "She look pissed and I feel satisfy and thrilled" he chuckled."Where are you going with this" Hunter asked raising an eyebrow. Since Xander panic attack their relationship had moved from professionalism to acquitance. This is something Hunter appreciated because he knew his boss was closed off."I can get more satisfaction if I keep pissing her off" Xander said with a smile on his face."I thought you just wanted to get your daughter back" Hunter asked, causing the chairman's smile to be replaced with seriousness."I'm on that too. The lawyer said I need more evidence that I didn't sign the divorce paper before he can have an appeal" Xander explained and lip tilted a bit. "I the mean time I can make her miserable"Hunter shook his head before asking,
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"What if I want to date her?"Helena turned and saw the person she had been asking of.He wasn't wearing the worn-out clothes he wore in their previous encounter. This made her wonder if that had actually happened or it was dream. It was more frustrating as she hasn't taken any drug or alcohol in almost twenty four hours. "No, you won't, right? You are just trying to fool everyone" Helena said and smiled innocently."Why won't I?" Xander asked back, stepping closer to them. "Uhm, because she has nothing to offer you" Helena answered sharply and Randy felt like smacking the rich lady for belittling her. "She doesn't have to offer me anything" Xander said confidently and her eyes burned with anger for this certain attendant with her lips still curved in a sweet smile. "She doesn't have to offer you anything because she can't but I can. They say rich men need rich women by their side, I can be that for, what do you say?" Helena said, her voice seductive as she place a hand on his sho
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"Pass me the chilli" Trente to Xander who sat beside him on the table. It was the weekend, and Max had pressured Xander to take a break from his revenge plan to spend time with his family.So, here he was having lunch with Trente, who had invited Hunter and Randy who moved in a week ago as her request in their contract.Xander didn't know she made such request after he gave her a black card but he agreed anyway. As a plus, their lie was more believeable.The aroma of the freshly made soup filed the room as Xander passed Trente the salt and picked up his phone that was a the table."You are such a lovely brother" Trente teased and complemented at the same time."Mention that again and I would pour vinegar into your soup" Xander threatened and Trente scoff. Hunter ate in silence and Randy did little things to be recognized on the table, like add more meat in Xander's plate.The door bell rang and the four of them stared at each other. It was Xander silent way of asking if they were expe
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The orchestras played the for the wedding march as the couple walked down the isle. The smell of the natural garden and scent of champagne mixed together and somehow managed to give a nice smell.Everyone was delighted on this day, especially the Dally. They sat in the VVIP section, which was the closest table to the minister. Hermia smiled and tightened her hold around Mike's arm.Normally, the bride was supposed to walk down the isle with her father or a male family member. Her father was dead, she had no brother and the only male family member she had, her uncle, Felix, was on a business trip. Hermia didn't want to walk down the isle alone so the concluded that she walks with her new husband.Hermia looked perfect and a smile of satisfaction rested on her face as she can finally have the wedding she desired.A wedding in a beautifully decorated garden, guest dressed in their best clothes, she never cared about who stood by her side as long as she was the center of attention, she wo
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THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING.Felix sat in his office with all the lights dim. He had a lit tobacco in his mouth. The scent of the tobacco filed the room just how he liked it. His phone rang, he removed the tobacco from his mouth with his index and middle finger then used his free hand to pick his phone from the stool beside him.The caller ID read "three". He answered the call."We agree to the deal" the person on the other side said."Perfect, kill him at sight or no fresh goods for you" Felix said and hung up. He returned to puffing his tobacco, placing his phone back on the stool.Beside his phone was an ashtray and picture of Xander coming out of the mall in a tailored suit.***PRESENT TIME"Xander who are you?" Hermia asked.The chairman was taken back, he thought, they had figured out who he was."I'm- if you don't know who I am. Your lose, try to keep up" Xander said and Hermia fumed."What? You keeping it a secret? You are deluding that you a powerful person just because of
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Xander washed the plates he used to feed Emily her breakfast and wore his suit, the last piece of clothing so he was ready for work. "Hunter is here" Trente called from the door as he welcomed Hunter in. Hunter had left for his apartment that morning to get ready for work. "Tell him to come to the kitchen" Xander said back and soon he heard some footsteps enter the kitchen. Hunter was met with a sight. Emily was holding tight to her father's neck, refusing to let go. "Emily, please, let go, I would back tonight" Xander promised. "I don't believe you" the little girl pouted and Xander turned to Hunter for help. His assistant raised his hand in surrenderance. Trente and Randy joined them. Randy smiled at the little girl attitude. Deep inside she wished she could to that. Hold Xander back from leaving for work but she remembered the tension she walked in the previous day. "Trente?" Xander changed his direction for help"I don't want to make a little lady mad so she is all yours"
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"You were supposed to come straight home" Randy stated when she reach Xander. She had changed out of her red gown she wore to the ceremony and was now putting on sweats under a brown coat. She titled her head, a bit to see Hunter and said, "Didn't you tell him?" "I did" Hunter answered politely as he didn't want to anger Randy more than she already was. "Don't be mad at him, I was the one who wanted to see how the office was going in my absence and it's a good thing I came or I wouldn't have kno-" Xander said with a nervous smile before Randy shut him short. "Your dad wants you home and that's final, let's go" Randy said and took Xander's hand leading him towards the entrance. "But I still have to check the video" Xander said and turned to Hunter for assistance. His tired assistance just rolled his eyes and shove his hand into his pant pocket. "You can check it tomorrow" Randy responded, "You don't even know how worried your family are?" Randy mumbled. "What did you say?" Xande
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Everything in the HQ seemed as normal as it could be on a day with an external occasion. Hunter parked the car next to the few cars still parked in the parking lot, likely cars of staff working overtime.The company night view was stunning. The neatly arranged lights on the high fence illuminated on the glass walls of the building.In summary, it was a beautiful view."You don't have to follow me, I would be quick" Xander said and when he heard Hunter highlight the car after him.Hunter didn't bother responding as he felt tired and stress at the same time. The sooner they leave here, the sooner he could rest, he thought.Hunter walked into the building and Xander sighed at his snobbish behavior then followed him. He knew his assistant was annoyed with him but he couldn't help the tingling feeling that something was wrong.On entering the building, they heard voices in the reception and it seemed like they were arguing. The voices belonged to five of their employees who gathered round
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Xander's eyes narrowed as he watched Hermia accept the award on his behalf. The room seemed to fade into the background, and all he could focus on was the smug smile spreading across Hermia's face. He felt a surge of anger and embarrassment, his mind racing with questions. Why had Hunter not told him about the ceremony? And what was Hermia's motive for accepting the award?As he stood there, frozen in shock, the audience began to murmur and whisper to each other. Xander's face burned with humiliation, and he knew he needed to take action. He took a deep breath, pushed through the doors, and strode towards the stage. At the last moment, he made a turn and went to his family table and took a seat beside Randy. The empty seat on his other side was soon occupied by Hunter. "Why didn't you go on stage and get your award from that heartless bitch" Randy said with urgency in a low voice as she glared at Hermia. The lady in question got down from the stage with no care for the world. "I'm
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The ear muff did little to block out the whooshing sound of the helicopter, and it was even more distressing when he could hear his heart raging against his rib cage after what Hunter just said."What did you just say?" Xander asked, clenching and releasing his fist. Hunter found it surprising and somewhat amusing to see Xander, who usually presents himself as confident in public, displaying such anxiety in private."You have an award ceremony to attend today, and from what I gathered from Max, the media doesn't know of your disappearance." Hunter said, mildly irritated, as he closed his eyes and folded his arms over his chest, feeling more annoyed by the whooshing sound of the helicopter.Xander stared at his assistant with his mouth jarred open, at lost of words.This all started after Hunter informed him about going home. Hunter pressured him to take a bath in their traditional bathroom, stating he won't have enough time to do so because of the ceremony."What ceremony?" Xander had
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RISE OF ALEXANDER CAGE SPECIAL CHAPTERShe sat by the window in the cafe, menu in hand, mentally planning her escape while the world outside was like a movie.The silent breeze blew through the window, sweeping the fallen strands from her messy bun away from her face. It revealed her hooded eyes and dark irises.She watched the seven guys at the shore splashing around in the water, totally missing the doorbell ringing when someone came in. The cafe was usually deserted during this period of the day because most people preferred to eat their meal under the sun.She wished she ran up those seven men but her lazy bones made no move."Uhm uhm" a deep voice cleared his throat, startling her to conscience."Oh my God, you scared me" she gasped holding her hand to her chest. "Do I know you?" she asked and picked up the menu which had fallen on the ground."You don't recognize me? Wow, I'm impressed, Hunter needs to hrear this""Hunter?" she asked and gave him overall look.The man's black ha
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"Alex, wake up, Alexander wake up!" Xander heard a childlike voice called his name with such urgency.He forced his eyes open to see someone hovering over him. The image of the person was blur until he rubbed his. It stung like he rubbed all night."What?" he groaned and sat up before opening his eyes again to look at the person disturbing his sleep."We need to leave" The person stated. Xander's image of the person cleared and he looked at the teenager that disturbed his sleep.He was taken back. It felt like he staring in the mirror. The person looked so much like him the only difference was his mismatched eyes.He looked at his surroundings, it was different to what he remembered before passed out. The room was small and it almost empty of belongings. An old lamp sat on a make shift table made from bunch of books. Something felt wrong, this was not what he remembered. He remembered the Hunter, fire and the snake bite.Snake bite.He recalled and reached for his pants legs to inspec
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Xander sighed for the nth time and it visibly worried Hunter who was beside him."Can you stop sighing? You are making everything hopeless" Hunter complained and Xander halted and turned to him.The anger and sadness he had kept down since they enter the woods rose up again."Hopeless? Everything is hopeless. We have been wandering woods with no sense of direction and you keeping calm like everything is alright. But guess what, it is not. We lost! Hunter, we are lost in the woods and would die from starvation without anybody to find our dead body. That's so bad because Emily is going to live thinking I'm out somewhere but I would be dead" Xander ended his rant breathing heavily."Nobody is dieing, Do you hear me nobody is dieing" Hunter said and placed his hands on Xander shoulder."This what I'm saying you are calm when we are danger" Xander said calmly and looked into Hunter eyes. His face was stoic but there was a feeling his eyes, Xander couldn't pinpoint."Look" Hunter said and t
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"You can stop here" Hermia told her driver from the backseat.The driver silently noted and parked outside the XL headquarters.She was about to get off the car before her phone rang in her purse. She opened her white leather purse and took out her phone. The caller ID read Mike and she sighed tiredly before she answered the call."Where are you Hermia? I hope you didn't forget about our post honeymoon date" Mike said annoyed."Oh, I forgot" Hermia replied calmly. She had forgotten about the date when she was busy making plans for the day. "I would have to rain check something came up in my company""I'm at your company and you aren't there, quit lying and tell me where you are" Mike said, anger present in his voice."I would tell you everything when the time comes" She said and hung up without another word from his side.She couldn't get interrupted by her attention seeking husband. She had come this far. She had humiliated Randy with the hope that the unknown texter does something t
