Byron smiled and picked a toothpick to enjoy the beef in front of him.Bianca had changed from her wedding gown to a white short body hug dress. It was a simple and classy dress, fixed to dance and walk freely with.As she got back in, she noticed Byron picking the beef with the toothpick in his hands.She scoffed and walked over to him, “I didn't think you'd make it here.”Byron sipped his wine and said, “Why do you think I was given an invitation card?” Bianca snapped, “Hey! You were only invited just to witness what you could never do for Maggi! I thought after the huge mess you created for The Armstrong's last night, you'd make your disgusting face scarce.”“Just like your face?” Byron asked.She had no manners! He left because it seemed the competition between the two ladies didn't seem to end.“Nice confidence.” Bianca said, her tone lensed with sarcasm. “Sit tight and watch what you'd never have even if you were to sacrifice yourself to a beggar; that's wealth, influence and p
At the wedding, the host spoke into the mic and said, “Let's hear a few words from the newlyweds.” Liam and Bianca walked on stage arm in arm to give their speech. Liam smiled and stared at the crowd, “To All the gentlemen and ladies here, I wanna say a big thank you for attending this beautiful day of mine. I'm honored. I and my wife here appreciate your presence. From the depth of my heart, I say a very big thank you.” After a round of applause, Liam handed the mic to Bianca. Bianca showed her gratitude not just with her words but also by showing the ring on her finger. “First of all, I'd love to say thank you to everyone for attending our wedding. I love this man so much, this ring on my finger is not just the sign of a new beginning, it's a sign that nothing would ever come between us.” The crowd clapped and cheered on as she continued, “I know of a man here, his name is Byron Smith most of you might know him. He doesn't know what the word love is and most especially, he
Maggi brought her phone out and tried to call Grandma Jane and tell her of the sudden development but she her phone wasn't going through. if only she was here!It now dawned on Liam why Joanna accepted his proposal so easily. And why she brought different people from her company to join Armstrong Group. He had blindly fallen into her net!She wasn't really into business, her aim was to get him red handed and kick him out and take over Armstrong Group.Joanna had lied to his face without considering how he'd feel about the whole lie she said just so she could kick his ass out! What was more painful was the fact that he fell for everything! He never felt she was acting up or even pretending all this while.Liam who was now burning with anger turned to face her right in the eye. “You're a sick woman if you think you can kick me out of my grandfather's company! Jokes on you if you think you can.”Joanna tilted her head with a wry smile, “If so then prove yourself to the guests.” She said
“Then why did you drag the file?”“You should have allowed her to read the full file!”“If you were so sure of yourself you shouldn't have dragged it!”The guests were flabbergasted to the core that they threw different words at Liam who felt tongue-tied. This was extremely entertaining for both Byron, Carol and Joanna.Joanna couldn't help but laugh. “Kindly advice? Don't take my advice. Continue with your marriage.”Liam had completely lost it. Even The rest of the family had no idea he was plotting this.“Answer the crowd, Liam! Is it true?!” Bianca demanded.Liam hissed. What is the use in trying to pretend when Platinum Enterprises had kicked him out of his own company? Bianca was the least of his concerns right now.“If you're not normal, try and pretend and let me be!” She can see that he's in deep shit. Now's not the time.Bianca's head buzzed. Liam's response was enough to tell what Joanna just said was true. Liam actually never loved her?A sense of hopelessness washed over
“Please, is there a problem?” Samantha pulled Maggi behind her. How did the cops get to know her daughter's full name? “Are you Margaret Armstrong? I'm asking, who is Margaret Armstrong?” The leader asked again, his voice filled with terror. “I am Margaret Armstrong,” Maggi moved behind her mother with a brave look, “Is there a problem? How can I help you?” Samantha tried to pull Maggi back out of fear but Maggi was already out. “Information reaching us that you've got what belongs to us, not just that, you've been accused of collaborating with the enemy to carry out an unlawful crime. Kindly come with us for further interrogation and investigation.” He explained and moved over to Maggi. The people around gasped in shock. Working with the enemy? Has their family really been cursed to have all this going on in one day. But the ones who knew Maggi knew she wasn't troublesome. Two of the Armstrongs damsels chorused, “Collaborating with the enemy?” Samantha shook her head and
Maggi's eyes fell on the picture of the man that was used in decorating the coffin. She could have sworn that picture looks familiar. “The traitor is finally in my nest.” She swallowed hard then raised her head and saw a man slowly walking up to her. It was Lord Dee, Vanessa's father. She started to feel uneasy. Why does it feel like she's gotten herself into deep shit? What was this about? His daughter? Is it about the slap at the auction? Well they had a bet and Vanessa raised her hand on her first. She only returned what Vanessa gave to her, though she was sorry. As he got closer, his sharp eyes and cold aura felt so overbearing, she couldn't breathe. “Sir, this is Margaret Armstrong,” The one in charge said. Lord Dee waved his hands dismissively and took his seat, his eyes still fixed on Maggi. “My daughter is a board member in your family's company, I'm sure you know who I am. But if you don't, I am Mr. Hunter Dashiel, a general from the western zone.” Maggi was
“Shut up, lady!” Sniper snarled as Maggi struggled to bring herself down but then, her legs were equally tied up.“Once you give me that USB, you'll be free to go. Don't think you're so tough, by the time I'm done with you, you'd start spilling.”“I can't hang on! Let me go, I already told you I don't know anything!” Maggi denied, stubbornly. “But you know the man who killed Lucas?” Lord Dee asked, hitting the table hard. Her stubborn was starting to get on his last nerve.This got Maggi's legs trembling in fear.Yes she knows who got Lucas killed but saying his name wouldn't just implicate her, it was also going to implicate Byron as well.“Tell me his name or you won't like what I'm going to do to your family!” He threatened.“My family has nothing to do with this, leave them out of this.” Lord Dee laughed at her words, “it seems like you don't know what you've gotten yourself into. Listen, your life and your family's are in my hands. If I decide to kill any of them, then the rest
Maggi was lost for words. She thought she just made it clear that there was no USB with her?Why did her mother have to rat her out to these people? Wait…she's right, her mother had indeed seen her trying to hide it.“That's right, that USB, once you can provide it or it's whereabouts, then we would let her go, if not, by this time tomorrow all you'd see is her lifeless body on your doorstep.” Sniper said with a note of finality before turning to leave.After having a few conversations within themselves, Samantha and The Armstrongs went back home that night except Grandma Jane and Liam's mum.No one had an idea where they slept but it was obvious where they were out, trying to get Liam out of prison.It was 10 pm that night and Samantha couldn't sleep. She kept thinking of the possible things they could do to Maggi. The last threat those men gave to them kept replaying in her head. What stupid USB could that be for Maggi to be willing to die rather than giving it to them?She gently