He pushed away his friends and family, convinced that he was doing what was best for them. But as he became more and more isolated, he started to feel the weight of his actions, the emptiness of his life. And yet, he still couldn't stop himself, couldn't give up the quest for money and power.It was as if he was trapped in a cycle, unable to break free from the chains of his own making. He was caught in a web of his own design, and he couldn't find a way out. He felt like a prisoner in his own life, trapped by his own decisions and desires. He was a slave to his own ambitions, a slave to his own greed. And as the days and weeks and months passed, he felt himself sinking deeper and deeper into despair. He felt the darkness closing in around him, and he couldn't see a way out."I don't understand it," Melissa said, her voice full of confusion. "It's like a miracle. How did they manage to turn things around so quickly?"Leo shook his head, still trying to wrap his mind around the situati
It was early in the morning, on the day Leo would be made the prime minister, when Steve brought his boys and supporters to the coronation venue. His aim was to distort the event before it even started. Unfortunately, they were met by very armed military officials. These men were armed to the teeth and ready to take down anyone who would cause a scene. This was so frustrating for Steve and Colton. They could barely do a thing. The soldiers had their guns ready to fire. Just then, the king arrived with his entourage. "What's going on here?!" He asked. Steve was mad. "You really want to go through with this?!" Steve asked. "Giving such a critical role to a common person. A low life." He fired at the king. "Leo is no low life. Maybe he was, but he proved to us all that where you come from is only but a mirage of what you can achieve. His great feats have made him a perfect man for the job." The king explained. "I can not sit and watch this happen." Steve said. "You can and you w
Soon, Leo and Melissa sat down and the coronation began. Some people at the back muttered. "How old is he?" They asked among themselves. "Isn't he too young to be a prime minister?" "The king is obviously being sentimental here, making his daughter's love interest the prime minister." They continued to gossip. However, that wasn't the case. He did this because he believed that Leo's kind, determined and creative mind was what the country needed for better development. The gossip and mutters didn't help. The Royal house had made its decision and no one could oppose it especially when there was really nothing against Leo. He had no history of crime or law opposition. "Let us to Rise to our new Prime Minister, Mr. Leo Luke." The moderator of the coronation commanded. Everyone rose to their feet, including the king to pay his respect. Steve, the king's brother and Prince Colton were present. They had to be for they were royalty and tradition demanded they were present. They stood
Steve and Colton paid Henry and Patrickson a visit the next day. "I didn't see you or your father at the coronation yesterday." Steve asked. "Why would we come?" Henry replied. "To watch him bast in my glory?" He further added. Steve sighed. He felt Henry's pain. "Forgive my son, he's been going through a lot." Patrickson begged. "I understand." Steve replied. "He has every right to be forlorn." He added. "You deserve to be the Prime Minister, not that piece of mud. You are the rightful person." Colton said to Henry. "But I'm not. Leo has taken it. That nobody has taken what was supposed to be mine." Henry continued to lament. "The boy is a fraud and has successfully blinded the king with his games." Patrickson said. "No. My brother is foolish and blinded by Leo's mediocrity." Steve replied. "That's why the kingdom needs me." He further said. "We just need one win and everything will be ours." Patrickson said. "I just want my position as the Prime Minister of this count
Leo and Melissa went home exhausted. They stayed through the whole event, then the after party. Leo had to meet and greet all the top men of the country who were at the occasion. "Alas!" Leo said as he fell to the bed with a deep sigh. His fiancé laughed at him. "Is this how tired you'll always be when you come back from work?" She asked him. "You have no idea." He replied. "Well, you need to take off your clothes and have a shower." She advised. Leo sat up and took a deep breath then followed her towards the bathroom. He couldn't wait to have his goodnight sleep. He thought to himself that he finally had everything he dreamt up. A good partner, a high ranking job. The kind of job he never dreamt of. He was finally at peace. Little did he know that his enemies had come up with new ways to destroy him.***At Henry's house***Clara was on the bed, not asleep. She had a lot on her mind and couldn't wait for him to come in, so she could spill it all out. After Henry was done with
Melissa celebrated with her friends, regarding her finance's victory. "I think we can work together now." One of her friends, who is the daughter of an affluent businessman said to her. "We can." Melissa replied. Now that he was the prime minister, it also opened chances for her to invest properly. They partied the whole morning. Clara was qualified to be at the party, but since she was not friends with Melissa, she couldn't go. At home, Clara thought to herself that she couldn't let Henry get away with whatever he was planning. At the same time, she was confused about what to do. She knew she couldn't talk to Leo and Melissa due to their present chaos. She soon decided to pay her mother a visit. Mrs. Linn was seated on her couch, watching TV when she heard a knock on the door. She soon stood up and opened it. It was her daughter. "My daughter!" She exclaimed, happy to see Clara, but Clara's demeanor made her think otherwise. "Come inside and have a seat my angel." She sai
Driving home, Clara reflected on her past. That might not have been the reason why she went to see Melissa, but Melissa was right. She was a gold digger and liar. Clara thought to herself that she had to make it right. "I have to make it right." Leo was focused on his work the next day when his secretary knocked and came in."Isabel, is there a problem?" He asked. "Someone is here to see you." She responded. "Who could come see me uninvited?" He thought to himself. "Who is it?" He asked. "It's the king's son." She answered. "It's no wonder why he could come so direct unannounced. Only the Royal family had such power." "Let him in." He said. She replied "okay" and left. Few minutes later, Colton entered the office. "Prince Colton!" Leo greeted. "How are you doing today?" Colton didn't answer as he went on looking at the artworks in the office. "I didn't see you after the coronation." He added, trying to start a conversation with Colton, but Colton still did not answer. Le
FEW DAYS AGO BEFORE LEO'S CORONATIONHenry was a smart man but he wasn't totally smart to do things on his own.He always has his father running up and down to cover up his evil doings. “I don't know what this man might be pulling out there but I know that he must be up to something. I expected this to happen but not so quickly.” Leo wondered aloud as he sat in the open yard to think straight.If Henry was trying to salvage the situation of his bankrupted company so soon, then it could only mean one thing. That was the reason why he laid so low and didn't make any attempts to attack or come after him.He knew that Henry won't back down but what amused him was Henry not coming after him. It was very obvious that he was getting his support from a higher end which must be his father.He was surprised to see how low he laid for the time being but fear and worry began to get to Leo of when Henry would strike.For him to keep up with the calculations, he needed to know how far Henry had go