Derek's body started trembling… The more Byron made the countdown, the more his heart kept racing. “Four, three…” Byron continued as Derek felt reluctant like he was unable to do it. “Derek…” Before Lucas could talk, Derek shut his eyes tight and slid the knife into his stomach. As much as he loved his father, he just couldn't risk his own life to save him. He stood up and dropped the knife on the floor, staring at his hands then to Lucas as blood gushed out of his body. “This is all you, Byron! You killed him, not me!” Derek walked far from lucas’ body as the blood rolled to his feet. It didn't kill Lucas, he can't kill him, it isn't him, it's all Byron's doing! Byron placed his hands in his pocket, turning to leave. “Stay out of my way if you don't wanna end up like him.” “You possibly think you can walk freely after killing him?” Derek asked, his eyes bloodshot red. Byron stopped on his tracks, not turning to look at Derek's face, “Can a man born of a woman stop me fro
The death of Lucas spread like wildfire. People just couldn't keep the topic off their lips. Even as they walked into the hall, they just couldn't stop talking about it. Meanwhile, at the lounge of the hall.Byron's lips curled into a meaningful smile while he watched through his monitor as his guest walk into the hall.He had a clear view of Samantha and the rest of The Armstrong family walking in. He was yet to get a feedback from Carol to know if they already signed the shares to his company.On his table was a black eye patch. His hair had always been combed backwards but this time, he gave it a tough touch, letting many strands fall to his face in a fringe style.He placed the eye patch on his left eyes as he stared at his reflection on the mirror.Just as he took his suit from the chair, he heard a soft knock on the door. Carol walked in and bowed her head slightly at him, “It's time for the president to make his speech, sir.” She said, curtly.A smile escaped her lips as she s
Maggi walked gently into The Mega Corporation building. She got to the receptionist counter and told the young lady who she was there to see. The lady made a call then told Maggi the floor where her meeting would be taking place.As she got into the elevator, different thoughts came flooding her head. She had to admit, she was skeptical when her mother instructed her to go negotiate with the president of Mega Corporation.She had objected, knowing that the executive assistant was her ex-husband's sugar mummy. Thinking about it makes her sick.As soon as she got there, she cleared her throat meaningfully to get Carol's attention. “Good morning, Miss. I'm Margaret Armstrong, I'm here on behalf of the Armstrong Group.” She explained.Carol looked up with a warm smile. She had expected the Old lady but when she got the call from the receptionist Byron waved and told them to let her in. “You're welcome Ms. Margaret. Please have your seat.” Maggi took her seat, staring awkwardly at the y
“Yes sir, we are now the majority shareholder of the Armstrong Group. The documents are on your desk.” Byron's lips curled into a sweet smile. This was just the beginning for him. Suddenly, his phone rang again but this time it was a call from Larry Armstrong, Maggi's uncle. He was the only one in support of his late brother when he gave Maggi out for marriage years ago. “Byron, son… It's been a while. Don't tell me Maggi is the one keeping you busy this time.” “Not at all, sir.”Larry sighed. “It’s almost time for the party, Maggi and the rest just arrived, are you already on your way?”Party? He didn't hear about any party. But either way, he didn't think attending a party where The Armstrong's would be present was a good idea. “Thank you, but I already have plans for this evening, sir.”“Don't tell me you're not going to attend my birthday dinner. Tell me, what did Maggi say you should do at home this time? She should cut you some slack! Be rest assured I'd talk to her.”Byro
Maggi was pleasantly surprised, she didn't expect to see the only daughter of Hunter Dashiel, AKA; Mr. Dee. Her father was the same client who had called and threatened to cancel his investments yesterday. Luckily they got that solved after signing their shares. She walked elegantly towards Larry and presented her gift with a slight bow, “Happy birthday, Mr. Armstrong. My father also sent his regards.” Larry and Mr. Dee weren't just business partners, they were also close pals. He opened the present to everyone's surprise. The legendary Kent Tea and a new ride?! Larry pressed the button on the key and the sound of the car made some noise, gaining everyone's attention. Though the car was parked outside the sound could be heard inside. “A Maybach for a birthday gift?” “My goodness!” Samantha knew this woman could not be messed with, for she was Larry's good friend's daughter, the Young mistress of The Dashiel clan. The Dashiels had been in to Wine products, auto
“12 million dollars?” Everyone gasped. They've never heard of any wine that cost such an amount before. Even Liam's La Luz Qutine doesn't come close.“B-But that's impossible!” Liam refused to accept it. “Can’t you see how he looks? There's no way a fucker like him can afford such amount!”“Exactly! He can't even afford to breathe, not to mention a 12 million dollars wine.” Old lady Jane snapped and the whole table nodded in agreement. “Grandma is right! How can a poor moron have such money?” Laila added.Larry sighed. “Where did you get this brew, Byron.” He asked calmly. He wanted to defend Byron but didn't know how to, considering the fact that he knows he's their live-in-son-in-law who had no job at the moment… at least that's what he knows.“A close relative gave it to me.” Byron said truthfully. It was actually his dad who gave in celebration of getting the 80 percent shares of The Armstrong Group. “What a cheap lie!” Samantha scowled, “Which of your relatives are capable of o
“Seems you two are really close. Byron, you never told me you knew the client's daughter.” Maggi asked. “Since when did you care?” Byron retorted with a hint of sarcasm. Maggi bit her lower lip as she saw the smile on Vanessa's face like she loved the reply Byron gave her. The atmosphere became intense. She never expected Byron to talk back at her. He had never done that to her before. Maggi swallowed hard. “I wanna talk to you.” She then turned to Vanessa who was still standing close to Byron like she couldn't read the room. “In private!” “I'm all ears.” He said. “I just said in private, Byron.” He shrugged, “Well I don't see any stranger here.” “Do you have to act so difficult?” Maggi frowned. She only wanted to have a conversation with him where Ms. Dash wouldn't be there but he's just a freaking piece of work. “You seem to have forgotten that we signed a paper. So, for the sake of peace we can't be seen alone.” “Yeah we signed papers and I think you shouldn'
Liam was dumbfounded. How can the mistress of the Dashiel clan openly say she likes this idiot? What was it with Byron always being lucky with women? Is he that charming? “Maggi, my dear!” Samantha suddenly called out, walking in their direction with furrowed brows. “Why did you leave so suddenly? You know you can't afford to be seen with penniless fools.” Samantha snapped, her eyes darting to Byron's face. “You know the president of Mega Corporation loves his women, thick and flawless! You can't afford to be seen around paupers. It might ruin your chance!” She hissed at Byron and whispered into Maggi's ears. “Information just reached me and Grandma Jane that the president is single.” Though her voice was pretty low, Byron was able to hear it. Hearing this, he chuckled slightly. Interesting… He's just finding out new things about himself from Samantha. Because since when has he liked his women thick? Though looking at Vanessa, he couldn't say Samantha was wrong.
“Yes boss.” They replied and claimed in the truck, cutting the rope in his legs, causing Derek to fall on the floor. “Hmmm.” Derek groaned as his head landed on the floor. His body aching from the burns he had gotten due to the fire. He couldn't open his eyes as his eyes lid was closed, and squeezed together. He forced it and tried to see how badly burnt he was but he couldn't. He couldn't barely hear a thing to say the least…. He needed water but he couldn't talk. The heat he was feeling was unbearable. Suddenly, he felt his body being dragged on the floor. “What are you trying to do to him?!” Sophia yelled as Byron's men dragged Derek to the river side. “Shut up and watch!” Byron frowned at her. The river wasn't far from where they stood so they all turned and watched as Derek was dumb at the edge of the river. “What the fuck?!” “Christ! Jeez…. Oh my God!” Woah! Byron heard the three of them screaming as a crocodile jumped out of the water and dragged Derek's body into it.
“Raise your hands, you Moron!” Marcus, one of Byron's men, ordered Derek while Byron sat, crossing his legs with a smile as he watched Marcus and the rest do their job.“What are they going to do to me?” Derek barked, struggling to free himself from this white guy's grip.“It's a surprise!” Byron mocked.Marcus and four of his colleagues pulled out the rope before tying the end of the rope around Derek's both legs like a goat that's about to be slaughtered.“What the fuck is this, Byron?! Stop them!!!” Derek thundered as the smug look on Byron's face only irritated him.“I have your cousin! You kill or hurt me? You do the same to him!! I gave my men an order! If in 20 minutes they don't see me, they put a bullet in his skull!” Derek screams on top of his lungs.“It's funny how you think you still have up to 20 minutes to live!” Byron laughed as he watched his men tie the other end of the rope at the huge truck beside Derek.“Fuck!” Derek yelled as his head it hit the ground then Marcu
The black dude with Sophia walked over to them, then Sophia pointed at Byron, “Hey the cards from him!” She commanded the man who ran past her, intending to grab Byron but then, the place exploded, causing his body to scatter all over, his flesh dropping on the floor.Though the bomb wasn’t designed to cause that much explosion, it was meant to kill just a person who gets close to the string! Sophia, who covered her ears due to the loud noise, felt something trickle down her face. She raised her hand to touch her face.“Christ!” She screams. The black dude's blood scattered all over her face.Meanwhile, Sucre was at the Jeep where Sara was, trying to untie her.“Where is Byron? Where is he?” Sara asked as Sucre helped with the rope around her legs.“He's trying to get this war over and down with. Once and for all.” Sucre replied.“And…. And Sophia?” She asked, getting down from the car.“With the explosion we just heard? She should be dead.” Sucre added. “Come, you're my responsibili
Byron arrived at the address he gave Derek. He got out of his car, handed the key to Marcus, one of his most trusted men. “The three of you get the five cars out of this vicinity. No cars should be seen here when they arrive.” He ordered, walking away while the rest of his men all surrounded the entire place just like he instructed them.They trooped in, hiding in the rooftop of the building, digging the sand close to the sea and burying themselves; in anticipation of what was to come. There were about a hundred and fifty of them, and they were all dressed in black. And had about three to four guns were with them.Their guns were fully loaded, and as they took their different positions, they set their guns in front of them, aiming it in the direction Byron, their boss instructed them.In about 10 minutes, the 150 men had successfully hidden themselves and when Byron turned to inspect the place, it was as calm and clear as if it was just him and Sucre that were present.“Brilliant, Byr
Sophia took her seat not too far from Sara who was tied to a chair. She could still remember when she arrived at Derek's residence, with the aim of ending his life for all the pain he had caused her but then, she yelled a chaotic noise, causing her to raise her head up to the balcony at the seventh floor. Derek's room.To her shocking surprise, Sara was jumping out of his room. At first, she thought it was ridiculous for Sara to be in her baby Daddy's room but then, she knew how much Derek was obsessed with Sarah, not knowing she was Sara, Byron's wife. An idea dropped in her head then she changed her plans. Why kill Derek and be jailed and still lose at the end with no money, when she could get someone else to do the job and still get a lot of money with her?It was then she turned and patiently waited for Sara to swing off the water before tailing her down to this small hut, without being noticed.“I'm sorry we had to meet this way, Sara….” Sophia smirked, her gaze fixed on Sara.“
“Ahhh.. ouch…” Sara cried.Not her stomach again! She had been protecting this one with her life. And now this monster wants to kill it before it even gets the opportunity to form in her stomach!“I'd kill you myself! Before you think of going back to that husband if yours, I'd gladly have your blood as wine!” He had a bloodthirsty look as he placed the broken bottle on her skin, slowly dragging it and cutting deep into her flesh.“No…” Sara whimpered as he cut her hands and her blood gushed out of her body.Enduring the pain; behind her, she placed her hand into her pocket, grabbing the pencil knife she placed there when she was leaving the warehouse. She knew dealing with Derek was a dangerous idea, but not being armed was a foolish idea.Without warning, she pulled and slid it across his cheek. Not satisfied with it, she raised her hand and stuck the knife into his chest.Derek gasped, “Shit!” He yelled as she stabbed him and tried to flee but he grabbed her by her legs. “Let me g
Lincoln didn't realize a car had stopped behind him when he was trying to pass through the gate to go back and look for Byron who was obviously still in the yard, probably getting cooked alive.The sound of the burning place and the fire made it impossible to hear the cars driving towards him, not until a bullet crashed on his right hand. As he turned, he saw Derek pointing his gun right at his face.There was no time to alert Tbaj, he had gotten to his car and was still being shot at when Lincoln himself was pushed into Derek's car. It was after Tbaj was smart enough to zoom off, that Derek walked over to him to ask for Byron's whereabouts.“Oh, he's in that burning yard?” Derek laughed, “Hahaha! Funny!” He said coldly.“You must really think I'm a fool to believe that.” Lincoln shook his head, “I don't think you're a fool, I know you're a bloody big time fool! I even heard you're 39, it's only a matter of one year until your foolishness becomes permanent!” Lincoln thundered, his e
“If Byron's is in there….You can't get in!” Tbaj announced, his voice trembling.If both Byron and Sucre were in there, there is a big chance that are probably being cooked by that fire. Just by standing a few feets away, the heat was making his temperature higher than usual.“No, we have to get him!” Lincoln yelled on top of his lungs, his eyes dark with pain and bitterness! He was breathing heavily and sweating hard at the same time! “Shit… Byron! Can you hear me!” He shouted, trying to go over to the gate but the fire was almost brushed over him, but he was quick enough to dodge.He shook his head in frustration. But was determined to go get his cousin. The sight of how greatly the fire has spread across the entire place was to be questioned. Just a bomb couldn't do this! Something or someone definitely has a hand in this! “Don't! Lincoln, it's too dangerous! You wanna get your skin fried?!” Tbaj yells out, far from where he stood, still carrying an unconscious Vanessa in his ha
“Don't fucking ask questions! Just fucking do as I've instructed, do you hear me?!” Drew barked, frustration evident on his face. He would be a dead man in ten minutes when the timer is off! And these fools are asking questions instead of doing their jobs! If only he could open his chest and tell them that they would be all blown to bits if this isn't carried out but that was going to put him in more trouble with Byron.“What? Do you want me to call the boss now and explain to him how you all are trying to discard and disobey his orders?!” Drew thundered.“Okay… relax… are you crying?” One of the men noticed Drew's eyes ask, concerned in his tone.Sucre resisted the urge of bursting out laughing. “Hold it in, Sucre… don't blow this up.” Byron whispers.“I'm trying..ha..” Sucre bit his lower lip, trying not to laugh. The situation was so fucking funny as he could see the bomb they set on Drew's chest was doing a great job. He must commend Byron for bringing out such brilliant ideas e