The air in the dining room was still a bit tense as Alec tried to draw the conversation away from Daigon. Every now and then, he would throw Micheal an angry stare, but Micheal pretended not to notice him and just continued munching on his dinner. "So how long do we have to wait until this investment starts bringing returns? Alice spoke again, bringing the conversation back to Daigon. The scales in her head had been going back and forth, counting how much money she that would be added to her bank account by the end of it all."It depends on how soon we launch it, so I can't give any time estimate." Alec's heart pumped rapidly in his chest as he answered Alice's question. 'Whoever the superior being is on this planet, I beg you to let this be the last question about Daigon.' He said a short prayer in his mind as he pulled on a tight smile, but his prayers were just blown with the wind."You're just making up lame excuses for the failure it will all turn out to be. It's as clear as da
"I can't help but think about the whole situation." Zain's voice came out low and cbkand as he swung in his chair. The air in his office was relatively cold, due to the degree the AC was set to. His tie hung loosely around his neck, the jacket of the suit hanging loosely on the head of the chair he sat in. His assistant sat on one of the couches in the office, discussing with him."She was lucky to have escaped. I made sure I added enough pills in her drink, I keep wondering how she was still in her senses before she left." His assistant said, shaking his head lightly at the end of his statement."Karina…." Zain muttered her name quietly to himself, as his mind wandered in thoughts. "Do you think she'll be able to fall prey next time? I still have my eyes on her." Zain's voice redounded in the office, after he had gone silent for a few minutes. "As long as she doesn't remember anything after the drug has finished taking effect, then I can guarantee that getting her into the trap wou
As Lucy pondered in her office about who the person was, a thought flashed through her head, instilling instant fear into her mind. 'What if Zain Claw thinks I have a hand in Kelvin Hayes' death? I was the last person he had an issue with, it's only reasonable they suspect I had something to do with his death.' She thought to herself, as she closed her eyes for a brief second, letting the thoughts sink in. The thoughts propelled her out of her seat, making her pace back and forth in panic. 'What do I do? If he thinks I'm involved in Kelvin's death, not only would whatever he does affect me, but my family. No, I cannot let that happen.' She paced back and forth in her office, trying to come up with a solution for the impending danger. After thinking long and hard, she came up with an idea that would surely keep her and her family safe from the fire, should it start. 'The Rodriguez! Yes, I have to speed up signing the business deal with that family, so I can have a stronger backing
Karina's face held a look of surprise and partial disbelief as she stared at her phone. The light on the screen of her phone danced in her face, staring hauntingly at her. She angrily scoff escaped her lips as she took the phone away from her face for a few seconds, relaxing bed back into the chair she sat in. After a few seconds of just sitting like that and reminiscing on the thing she just found out, she brought her phone back to her face wih a gingered movement. Her fingers scrolled through her contact, until she came across the one she was looking for. Tapping her finger on it, she immediately dialed the number. "Hey Karina, What's going on?" Micheal's voice came through the speakers of the phone in a calm and collected tone. "Lets meet at that coffee shop. I have a very important information to share with you." She replied him, standing up on her feet and grabbing her purse that sat beside her all along. "What kind of information? Is everything alright?" His voice has a hint
The partnership signing ceremony was held in an elegant and luxurious ballroom. Situated in the centre of the city, the magnificent ballroom had sky-high marble columns that exuded a classic grandeur. The polished hardwood flooring was illuminated with beautiful colours of light as a result of the warm, golden glow created by the crystal chandeliers hanging from the tall ceiling.Rich velvet curtains surrounded large windows that created a view of the metropolitan city that seemed promising in the dusk light. Round tables with new flower arrangements served as little retreats of elegance. Shiny cutleries and beautiful white linen were carefully placed on each table, adding to the beauty and sophistication of it.There was a soft hum of music in the air, accompanied by the little chatters of those present in the ballroom. Waiters and waitresses dressed in black and white, moved around the venue, serving people their cravings.The centre of attention was a big mahogany table that had be
As the time drew nearer for the contract signing to take place, Lucy grew more nervous. Her palms were becoming sweaty, and her mind wouldn't stop playing tricks on her, coming up with unnecessary scenarios of what could go wrong before the contract was eventually signed. She had restrained herself from consuming too much wine so as not to get drunk or appear drunk during the signing process. She grabbed the glass of water in her table and took a huge gulp, attempting to quell her growing nerves. "Calm down Lucy, nothing would go wrong, everything will be just fine." She muttered quietly to herself, in an attempt to ease her mind. The trick seemed to work for a few minutes, but soon it returned. More guests arrived, and some came to pay homage to her, which distracted her for a bit. Camera men walked by, capturing moments and also streaming the ceremony live. She suddenly remembered that her mother and her sister were yet to arrive, and the ceremony was soon to start in full swing. P
"Have you guys heard anything from Blake?" Lucy directed her question towards her mother and her sister."You're right, he's supposed to be here." Emily added."Why not text him, or call him to see what's holding him up." Alice suggested, and Lucy nodded at the idea, picking her phone to text Blake.Lucy: "Where are you? You're running late."Blake: "Had a flat tire, it's holding me up, but I'm getting it fixed already. I'll be there in a few minutes""He had a flat tire but would soon be here." Lucy announced, after reading the text message. As they all sat at the table waiting for the moment of the contract signing, snacks were being distributed to every table to entertain themselves with as they waited. Lucy used a fork to pick a meatball, taking it to her mouth and chewing slowly.'Wow, this is so good.' She thought to herself, the delicious taste of the meatball distracting her a bit from her chaotic thoughts. The table suddenly was silent as they all engaged themselves with on
There was a loud murmur in the room as they all gazed at Karina who was shining in a glamouring beauty captivating the audience before her."H-how could it be her?" Lucy gasped in shock with her mouth open. "She has no shame, how could I have had so much respect for her?" Lucy muttered to herself, if there was another option for her she wouldn't bother signing the partnership and would leave immediately."Are you sure she misses Rodriguez?" Emily asked skeptically while gazing at her. "Although she does uphold that name with a pretty face and body like hers." Emily admired in envy."You're prettier than her honey, don't compare yourself to that woman." Alice scolded Emily."She's one of the top four beautiful women in Nayvork, sorted out by rich prominent men, do you seriously think I am prettier?" She laughed lightly."Well, any man who sees you would surely be captivated by your beauty so you don't need to lose your confidence, remember that your mother is beautiful and so are you."
After leaving the company, and heading back home, Michael received a text message.He took out his phone and read through“Your brothers sold you out, if there is one thing I like more than anything, it would be revenge, you think you can take what belongs to me? Think again, you sicko because I can also do the same.. Do you know that your woman Karina is pregnant with your child? I bet you didn't because why would you leave her to wander around when you know I am out there looking to devour you”Michael could not believe what he saw, until Rasheel sent him a picture with Karina tied to a chair and a lid over her mouth, tears rolling down her eyes.His phone rang, Henry her father was calling.“Father” he answered“It's Karina, she is missing… she said she wanted to take a walk in the garden but we haven't seen her, please, please find her” he muffled.“Father is Mother there?” he asked calmly with his fist clenched, holding back his urge to go over and kill Rasheel and his brother.“
“Father!”“Father!” Edgar yelled as he rushed into his father’s room, angrily, he was fuming.Montreal, who lay on the bed, knew why his son was calling out to him, pretended not to hear him, and outright ignored him.Edgar walked into the room to see his father, on his tablet, ignoring him.“Father! How could you do this to me? After everything that I have done for you! After putting so much effort and energy into doing everything you asked!” Edgar lashed“Father, we are highly disappointed in you, you could have Edgar or me take over your position, why did you give it to that bastard!” Kylen, the second son lashed at his father.“We’ve done so much but you chose the son that caused you so much downfall and forgot about us that stood by your side all these years! How could you!” Edgar lashed again.Montreal ignored them, knowing that he would only say hurtful things to them.“What is going on here? Why are you guys yelling at your father, I did not train you in such a manner!” Louisa
Rasheel got up, ready for the day’s activities, he went to his room, got dressed, and set for the day.“There must be a great occasion today” Lucy muffled as she watched him dressed after a brutal night together. It wasn't like she could ever resist him, He was stronger and always determined each time, having her roughly and making sure there were bruises all over the following morning. Lucy was tired of crying and begging him because each time she begged him, she realized she was just adding gasoline to his fire, making him burn rapidly, pounding her like it was his last time on earth.“Yes, I have a very important board meeting today, wish me luck, honey” He winked at her.Lucy cringed at his madness, if anything, she wished he lost the contract and went broke.Rasheel chuckled, like he could read her like an open book “I know you wish for me to fail, but even if I fail, I am never going to let you go, you are too sweet” He smirkedLucy tightened her grip on her blanket, holding tig
Karina was lost, confused.She gazed at Michael in awe “What is happening, what are you guys talking about?” she raspedMichael’s lips parted as he gazed at Karina, knowing that he never told her much about himself, nothing about his family and where he came from.“Tell Mr Montreal I said I am never coming back to that family! You guys can solve whatever problem you find yourself for all I care!” I sneered“But Sir Michael” Collins muffledMichael glared at him “The next time you call me or bother my wife again, I will have your head delivered back to that family, do you understand?” Michael growled“Yes sir” Colin breathed“Do you understand!” Michael snarled, his eyes darkened as though he was on a rampage, sending shivers down Colin’s spine. He gulped down “Yes sir” he yelled and dashed out of Karina’s office.Michael exhaled, turning to Karina who was waiting for an explanation.“Do you remember when I told you I came from a complicated family and when I told you to trust me and b
Karina stood by the door, watching Lucy’s mother in tears, standing before Michael. She walked up to them “Michael, is everything okay?” she asked, gazing at Alice. “It's Lucy’s mum, she said she has something important to tell me” Michael responded. Karina turned to Michael to give her a listening ear, Michael didn't like the idea of having Alice in his house, he was clearly against it but he knew Karina wouldn't like it if he turned her down so he nodded in agreement to have her inside his house. They sat in the living room while Karina gestured to her maid to help Alice with a glass of water and a glass of juice so Alice could decide for herself which she wanted. As soon as the glass of water got to her table, Alice drank everything all at once. When the juice came, she gulped down again, making Michael disgusted “I am sure you are not here to wine and dine” he sneered at her and instantly Alice composed herself knowing that Michael had every right to be authoritative si
After Karina’s friends are sent somewhere far away till Rasheel forgets about them or when he gets apprehended, Karina goes home to visit her mother.“I just need to spend a day with her,” Karina said to Michael, kissing his hands and swinging them while she hoped he would find it easy to send her off.Michael knew the last time she saw her mother was at the grand dinner they all had as a family and at the event where Henry, her father introduced him to some of his major businessmen so she understood that a daughter would miss her mother and want to spend some time alone with her.He pulled her closer, kissing all over her body “I’ll miss you” He pouted.“It’s just a day” she chuckled, wrapping her arms around him “Even if it's just an hour, I’ll still miss you” he muffled “But I understand you miss your mother so, ensure you spend some quality time with her before I come to pick you up tomorrow,” he said to her and she nodded.Karina got into a cab and was taken down to her mother’s
Rasheel was going crazy, he was losing his mind, “What do you mean she is gone? Gone where!” he lashed, aiming his gun at his guard who stood before him, trembling, beads of sweat plastered on his forehead, his legs wobbling.In his mind, he knew it was his last day on earth.Rasheel’s phone rang, and he pulled it out of his pocket to answer “Speak! It better be worth my time” He sneered, boiling with rage. The guard at the other end of the phone was not sure if telling Rasheel at that time was a good idea but either way, Rasheel would find out so he made up his mind.“Sir, the CCTV guard Miles’s parents malfunctioned but now that it's back..” he paused, trembling in fear, not sure if it was a good idea to yell Rasheel.“What is the matter you son of a gun” Rahseel was still very much pissed about Lara yelled, still clenching the gun like his life depended on it.“Miles’ parents are gone and all our men are dead” He finally blurted“What?” he exclaimed “They are all gone, Sir Rasheel,
Miles drove to the meet-up spot that Michael had sent to him, Sally and Zach were now in the passenger seat although they were still confused by the situation, they kept mute and decided to trust Miles once more.Driving into the compound, Sally saw Karina along with Michael, ready to welcome them but something else caught their eyes, Miles' parents were also there. Sally and Zach turned to each other confused. “What are your parents doing here?” Zach asked.With tears in his eyes, Miles ignored his friends and drove till they were safely in the building, he dashed out of his car, breaking into tears as he ran into his mother’s arms.“I’m sorry…I’m sorry” He cried.His father and Mother held him in their hands, stroking his hair and patting his back with tears in their eyes as well.Karina met Sally and Zach halfway. “I am so sorry guys, I'm sorry it took too long to find you ....I'm sorry” Karina apologized.Sally shook her head and hugged Karina “No it's fine” She muffled “Karina?”
Now it was left to Miles to get his friends out of the mansion without getting the attention of any of the guards that are loyal to Rasheel. Unfortunately for him, Lara had a shoot that morning and could not help him out, even if she was around, she would only make things worse has Rasheel had eyes on her, if you think the recording bracelet is the only thing Rasheel has on Lara and his other people, then you are wrong, that motherfucker also has a tracker and a live GPS installed on their phones, tracking their locations every minute and seconds of the day.Miles took it upon himself to get his friends out since they were only there because of him in the first place, if only..if only he never trusted Rasheel if only he never met Rasheel at all.He snuck past the guards standing at the door and walkway, heading to the room in which his friends were being locked up. As he walked in, he slammed the door.“What the fuck is he doing here!” Zach yelled, grabbing the bars in which he was lo