Nathan's POVDetective Hayden, leaning in with a sense of urgency, addressed the group in the room, "We're launching an investigation into Bethany to uncover her connection to almost all the crimes happening around you." He said, nodding at them before he continued."In the meantime, this information should stay within the confines of this room. I trust you all to keep it to yourselves," he said, making direct eye contact with each person present.Nathan acknowledged the instruction with a nod, fully aware of the importance of discretion. He was confident in his ability to keep things under wraps. However, he harbored concerns about his brother, Scott. Not because Scott had a tendency to share secrets, but because Bethany held a special place in Scott's heart and he doubt that his brother could keep a blind eyes to things about Bethany.Bethany, he knew, was closely woven into their lives. Having played a maternal role during their upbringing, she held a special position in the twins
Nathan's POVThe man turned back and grimaced, looking at Nathan and Amber from head to toe with a grunted face, before focusing on Nathan's face."Who are you?" He asked, "You shouldn't be here," the man said in a concerned tone.Nathan's gaze shifted to the man's identity card, which hung around his neck. A short review of the card revealed everything he wanted to know. Timothy Treadwell, procurement officer and from the man's tone, he held a little bit of authority in the warehouse.He smiled and said, "I'm here to see the Chief of Operations. I was told he was on the supply floor..." He lied, locking eyes with the man to see how he responded.Another habit he had somehow inherited from Nathaniel Hayes was his ability to read people and body movements like a book.The man scowled and looked around like he was looking for someone, before turning back to Nathan. "And you are?" he inquired.Nathan turned to Amber and extended his hand. He had just gotten out of the hospital and didn'
Scott's POV"Sir, you have an emergency meeting by eleven o'clock with the board of directors." Helen remarked, when Scott entered his office.Scott turned swiftly to face his secretary, with a frown etched on his face. That meeting was impossible because it did not fit into his weekly schedule which he had gone through earlier that week. Furthermore, the monthly board meeting was set on the final working day of the month which was at least a week away, so why was Helen informing him about a meeting, he thought."What do you mean?" he questioned in a harsh tone.Helen gave a sigh like she knew what was coming. She had better start explaining, he thought."The board asked me to inform you of an emergency meeting scheduled for eleven o'clock today," she said." The board scheduled an emergency meeting?" He muttered.Helen nodded slightly, " yes sir," she mumbled.Scott checked his watch. It was almost eleven o'clock in the morning, and he was only learning that he had a meeting with th
Scott's POVScott was already 10 minutes late for the meeting when he entered the elevator after leaving Myla's office to the floor where the meeting was supposed to take place. If there was one thing that he was known for, it was for being on time to events and meetings, but he had spent a significant amount of time on the phone with the lawyer, causing him to arrive late.Scott pushed open the two adjoining doors and entered the spacious room. As usual, the boardroom never ceases to amaze him. He was always left in awe anytime he entered the room, and that was saying a lot.With the long mahogany table that stretched the full length of the room with chairs on both sides of the table, and the big glass window that provided a wonderful view of the city, it was by far the most costly room in the building, aside from the top floor offices.From the looks of things as he scanned the room, everyone had already taken their seats and was waiting for him. He surveyed the faces of the men in
Nathan's POVNathan's phone rang on the way back to the office. He sighed and took it out of his pocket, wondering how he was going to tell Scott that he wasn't yet home but was on the way.When he picked up the phone, the caller ID that appeared on his screen saved him from the explanation, even if it wasn't who he expected.He noticed Amber move closer to him as he looked into the phone. "Why is my brother calling you?" he whispered with a frown etched on his face.It was rare for Myla to call him. Hell, he could count the number of times that Myla had called him on one hand. If Myla called, it was always work related and the call barely lasts up to a minute.Nathan shrugged. "I'm not sure," he said as he answered the phone and turned on the loud speaker."If it's about your brother, he's with me and he's safe." He grumbled into his phone as he answered the call.After meeting Myla, they formed a type of camaraderie in which they teased each other. He had a hunch that Myla and Natha
Nathan's POVWhen the men standing outside the boardroom spotted Nathan, they all tightened up and stood straight by the door. He understood their posture, it wasn't every day that they saw the boss of the company.Nathan furrowed his brow at the one he recognized. That was one of Scott's bodyguard and he always followed Scott anywhere he went, so there was no doubt that Scott was inside the boardroom. "Are they still in there?" he questioned the bodyguard.The man nodded and pushed the door slightly open, allowing Nathan to peek inside. He didn't need anyone to tell him as the voices from inside the room reached his ears.The room's occupants were having a furious debate, as someone he doesn't know clears his throat inside the room. Nathan arched a brow, looking at Amber, " who is he?" He whispered to his assistant.Amber shook his head, " none you need to concern yourself with …" he replied.What Amber meant was that, the man was not important enough for Nathan to know who he is.
Nathan’s POV“Graciously allowed,” Scott grumbled, shaking his head as he added more cereal to his bowl.Nathan hummed in response, continuing to drink milk from the glass he was holding. They were at home, discussing about what had transpired in the boardroom earlier that day and Scott was teasing him about it.He scoffed,” I just had to have the last word… I mean, what were they expecting, that I would cower at their presence…” he mumbled.Scott shook his head, “ well, you exceeded everyone’s expectations…since when did you become so domineering “ he said, a smile dancing on his lips.Nathan glanced at his brother and rolled his eyes, “ I don’t know…” he muttered. That was actually the truth. Though he knew that his senses had been taken over by Nathaniel Hayes, but somehow, he felt that he still delivered his speech better than Nathaniel Hayes would have. Scott snorted, “ I should have expected this though. I know you’ve always remained reserved because of dad, especially when it
Nathan’s POV Was Nathaniel Hayes finally taking over his body?As much as it horrified and terrified him, he felt a sense of relief that he was finally recalling something from Nathaniel’s history. Something that connected him with people around him, with Scott.He blinked in astonishment as something wet touched his cheek. “What the hell was that?” he exclaimed, wiping his moist cheek. Scott didn’t have to respond because he already knew what his brother had done.His palm was white in color.“ shit! Did you just kissed me?” He sighed and wiped hard on his cheek. Being close to Scott was causing him to experience emotions he was unfamiliar with. Emotions he could quite name or pinpoint. One that seemed strange yet felt comfortable.For as long as he could remember, he had no family or relatives. He had grown up in so many different foster homes and orphanages that he had lost track of how many families he had lived with.Some had taken him in for the money, others out of pity and so