Luke froze for a moment, completely astounded as he listened to McGregor go on and on about Fiona and the Hemsworths.His already accelerating heartbeat pounded even faster and he clenched his fingers tightly by his side, trying to quell the urge to throw something across the room.“How the fuck was Humsworth released on bail?” He finally asked, already feeling murderous. “His trial is not over yet. Why was he released?”“I don’t know why or how he was released, sir, but I suspect that Fiona’s father had a hand in it. We’re all aware that he and Humsworth are very good friends. I think he meandered somehow and got him out.”Rage shot through Luke’s bloodstream like a missile.“Fuck!” He growled as he shoved his fingers through his hair.“There’s no fucking way that criminal was released after all the evidence we presented in court. I’m going to haul his arse back to jail myself.”McGregor paused. “How do you intend to do that, your lordship?”Luke finally pulled himself together and
Luke sank his fingers into his hair and pulled… hard.He couldn’t believe what he’d just heard. The possibility that it could even be true was even more alarming. “When David Humsworth was in prison, at least we were certain that she was working alone. Now, I’m not so sure.”Luke turned to McGregor.“What do you mean, detective?”“I mean that David Humsworth could be involved in all of this. Maybe he was the guy who tried to go after Nina today.”Luke shook his head and leaned against the windows.“I don’t think so. David Humsworth has a slim build. The guy from today had a bit of muscle. I could feel it when I grabbed him.”MCGregor shrugged and got to his feet.“I need to go now, your lordship. I’ll keep an eye on the Humsworth family like you asked.”Luke nodded.“Appoint one of your men to take up responsibility as Nina’s bodyguard until this blows over. I don’t want to take any chances.”***THE HUMSWORTHS MANSIONLater that day, Mr. Humsworth and his son were having an animated
David Humsworth was nervous. It was evident from his shaky fingers and the sweat that poured down his face in buckets, despite the fact that the AC currently blasted at full speed.Luke took one threatening step forward and noticed the panic in David’s cowardly eyes as he immediately skirted backwards.Luke paused and smirked. “What does that popular Bible portion say?” He pretended to think for a few seconds, then he snapped his fingers like he just remembered something vital.“Yes! The wicked runneth when no one pursueth. I came forward to give your father a handshake but you’re already running away in fear? Why the hell are you running if you did nothing wrong?”David squared his shoulders in false bravado and opened his mouth to speak but his father hurriedly cut in;“You have no business being here, Luke, and neither will you be getting any handshakes from me. Leave right now. And stay the hell away from my son.”Luke sank his hands into his pockets and regarded David over his
Luke returned to his office a few hours later. Still fuming, he picked up his phone and placed a call to detective McGregor.“I just confirmed my suspicions.” He said the moment the other man answered the call. “David Humsworth was the man in the alley earlier today.”MacGregor’s sharp intake of breath portrayed his shock pretty loud and clear.“What are you going to do now? Will you press charges?”“Of course I will.” Luke said immediately. “He claimed that he got his injuries from an accident that occurred with his bike but the injuries were clearly on parts of his body which I’d targeted at the alley earlier. I know it was him. I’m one hundred percent certain.”“Okay, sir. You’ll have to…”“I don’t have to do anything, detective.” Luke cut in impatiently. “I need you to get an arrest warrant and have that bastard locked up immediately. The longer he stays on the loose, the greater danger he poses to me and the people I love.”“That’s not how it works, sir.” McGregor stressed.Luke
TWO WEEKS LATER…“The Humsworths and Fiona have been strangely silent for the past two weeks. No attacks, no counter attacks, no evil plots… I’m beginning to think something’s not right.”McGregor just stared as Luke paced from one end of his office to the other.“Shouldn’t this be good news? At least the past two weeks have been drama free.”Luke gave him an odd look.“Have you met the Humsworths? Silence from them doesn’t mean we’re free or safe. Infact, it means the exact opposite. They’re planning something horrible. I can feel it.”“Well, the officer I ordered to keep an eye on Fiona says she hasn’t gone anywhere suspicious for the past two weeks. She only goes from your house to the mall or to hang out with her friends. That’s all.”Luke nodded, trying to reassure himself. Maybe, just maybe, David had taken his threats to heart and decided to stay away. “Fine. I’ll give them the benefit of doubt for the last time.” He strolled back to his desk and took his seat. “So, how’s the
“Apologise. Now.” Lord George ordered.Fiona turned to the housekeepers.“Anita, Emiliana and Georgina, I’m very sorry for my actions. It was probably because of pregnancy hormones. Please forgive us.”“What do you mean by ‘us?’” Rianna cut in, her eyes shimmering with contempt. She walked over to the sofa and picked up her pink Chanel bag. Then she looked down her nose at everyone present in the room. Lord George included.“I now understand why your servants are so disrespectful. I now understand why they lack boundaries. Why the hell would you ask the mistress of the mansion to belittle herself to the extent of apologising to mere servants?”“Like you said, they’re servants, not pigs.” Lord George said in an authoritative tone. “They’re human beings with feelings just like you and I and also deserve to be treated with respect. I have no idea how you and your family treat your staff over there, but here, my employees will be addressed with the respect they deserve. Understood?”Rian
Fiona was beautiful. Fuck, she looked like an angel.Luke could not believe he was actually thinking it but it was true. The last time he’d seen Fiona as even remotely attractive was during their engagement when he’d been stupidly in love with her.Now, as she descended the stairs with an angelic smile on her face, Luke could not help but notice just how beautiful she looked.Her dress was made from a sheer white, shimmering lace material and it hugged her figure like a second skin. It accentuated the soft curves of her hips and boobs which were rapidly growing bigger due to pregnancy hormones.Luke had to mentally remind himself to shut his mouth and avoid drooling all over the place. If Fiona chose this dress with the agenda to confuse him, she’d succeeded. Luke was temporarily robbed of the ability to think straight.She came closer and finally paused on the third step, blinking her fake lashes at him.“How do I look, homey?” She asked, her voice low and sultry.Luke balled his fi
“Hello, everyone. We’re delighted to welcome you to this year’s charity business ball!” Mrs. Emily said with a huge smile on her face.The entire hall erupted into a round of applause until she lifted a hand to signify silence.“For the past ten years, the proceeds from this ball have helped to touch the lives of millions of orphans and other less privileged people around the world.I want to use this medium to thank every single one of you for consistently standing by us in this noble pursuit. In the spirit of celebration, please watch this short video we compiled of a few of the smiles you’ve been able to put in the faces of the needy.”The round of applause sounded again as the video began playing on the projector. The entire hall was silent. Everyone’s attention was focused on the projector… until things began to go askew.Collective gasps of shock and horror reigned in the halls as the video took a horrible turn.Instead of the smiles of hungry children and the homeless, Luke a