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."
"I would do so sir," Brian assured and turned his gaze to the platform. Karina smiled curly as she stared at the audience. "Thank you all for coming to celebrate the partnership, it's an honor to have you all here." She announced. "Miss Hawton, would you please come up here?" Karina beckoned Lucy who was reluctant but brushed it all off, slowly making her way to the platform while gazing at Karina all the while, the audience stated in astonishment."Having them in the same room is truly an honor.""I wish I could marry just one of them if possible.""My eyes could go blind if I keep staring at such beauties."Lucy recalls that she met Karina at the partnership between her company and the Crane family. She wanted to respond but smiled even wider to prevent the audience from wondering why she reacted that way. Lucy was still stunned that Michael knew such a powerful person."I do hope we connect more in the future." Karina shook her hand out for Lucy to grab it, they held each other's
"Help you?" He furrowed his brows in surprise, playing dumb. "What makes you think I would help you after saying we shouldn't interfere in each other's lives?" Lucy recalled the day outside the Hayes building, she must have thought wrong, and she wondered how possible it was for someone like him to do that. "I'm sorry, I must have been mistaken." She apologized."If that's all you wanted to say, then please excuse me." Michael walked outside meeting Karina who smirked at him with her hand folded in her chest. "What was that about?" Karina asked interested."Nothing." Michael shrugged as she smiled cheekily."Well, I do know." She poked his arm. "She still has feelings for you." Karina laughed."Don't say that…. I doubt it." Michael shrugged his shoulders not wanting to think about it."So tell me." Karina seemed more serious now. "Have you been able to treat the person with the initial herb?" Karina asked curiously."No, I still need another herb to complete the remedy although such