âNever! Sniper called for backup. They should be here any moment from now.â The adjutant reassured but Lord Dee shook his head. âNoâŚwe don't need them.â âWhy, what's wrong, general?â The adjutant asked, his voice trembled. If The general could shake this much, then who was he? Lord Dee coughed and fixed his eyes on Byron then the adjutant followed the line of this gaze. âHe's Don Smith's son.â The adjutant's legs weakened and gave out instantly, causing him to crumble to the ground. It was no wonder Lord Dee looked horrified. Don wouldn't just take his life when he finds out. His entire family might never see the break of dawn. Who could have guessed that the person he had been planning to kill was under his nose all this while and was also the only son to the most powerful man in the world. Byron who now had a sword in his hand, said, âThis one is for herââ He pointed at Maggi, ââYou inflicted pains on her without proper investigation⌠You'd experience 100 times what you'
âI'm okay,â Byron managed to say though he was in pain. While this was going on, Vanessa was at the gate with her hand over her mouth.She had come back to a horrific sight.Without a word, Lord Dee grabbed the gun from the floor then pointed it at his head.âNoâŚnoâŚnoâŚ. don't!â Before Vanessa could stop her father, he had pulled the trigger and blew his brains out.Byron didn't expect to see her here. He muttered a little, âI'm sorry.â Then carried Maggi into his arms and left. Maggi needed urgent hospital attention. She has been unconscious for way too long.He carried her on his left shoulder as his other hand was shot and still bleeding. As Byron left, Mr. Blake turned to his men and said, âKeep this news out of the press. And as for everyone and everything involved in this, do well to dispose them all.âIn less than 47 minutes, they arrived at the Howell Trust hospital. Maggi was rolled into her ward while Byron was rolled in as well.While seating in the, he had lost consciousn
âThat's odd, he's still asleep?â Alex was having this feeling she wouldn't explain, then the nurse walked in. After doing a few things on Byron, she turned to Don and Alex, bowing slightly, âWas a doctor here?â They all shook their heads, âNot of any that we are aware of. My Dad and I stepped out to get lunch not too long ago.â Alex explained. The nurse narrowed her head and immediately stopped the drip. She stepped out and in less than one minute, she was back with another bag of drip. Beatrice gritted her teeth as the lady gave Byron a new drip and reduced the speed. âBut isn't that going to take long? I mean, if the drip gets into his body that slowly then it might take all night before it finishes.â Beatrice voiced her concerns but the nurse simply shook her head. âThat's the normal speed for the patient.â She smiled and turned to the Don. âA nurse will be here till he completes that drip then, in a few days, he'll be discharged.â âThank you nurse.â Alex felt relieve
While they were at it, Layla pushed the door open and got in.She froze at the spot, staring with her mouth wide open as Byron did his thing on Maggi's body.Maggi had given in after much hesitation. Byron concentrated on what he was doing that he didn't notice he and Maggi weren't the only one inside.âGross, Maggi!â She shouted and suddenly the whole room was filled with The Armstrongs who were waiting out. Though it was just six of them as the rest were either out for lunch or at home.Luckily Byron was done before they all got in.Samantha hissed and walked over to her daughter to pat her back while Larry thanked Byron at the other corner of the room.âGirl, what's the yell about?â Sara, Maggi's cousin, asked Layla.They were now standing around Maggi's bed looking down at her.âByron was helping, MaggiâŚâMaggi immediately cut her short, âI can talk, I have my own mouth⌠don't talk on my behalf, I'm here.â She turned to her mom who had a questionable look on her face. âItâs nothin
âMum, why don't you just tell me what you know? what's this about a court⌠testify or being a witness? I don't understand.â Maggi tried to play dumb so her mother could spill what she knows but it seems it isn't working.Just then, the doctor walked inside. âGood evening, Margaret. How are you feeling?â Maggi only smiled at him but then the doctor asked to be alone with her as he was going to do a few treatments on her body.âMum, we still have unfinished conversations, or should I say business?ââWhichever way you choose to call it, honey, get well soon. Ava misses you!â Samantha said and shut the door behind her.The next day, Byron had been discharged and was back at his apartment, in Pinnock.After a cold shower, he replaced the bandage on his shot wound before wearing his eye-patch, suit and shoes.He arrived at Mega Corporation and was welcomed warmly. This time around, Beatrice, Alex and his father were also present.Alex couldn't say for sure why she was having the hate feeli
As his parents left, Byron's phone started ringing. He saw Joanna walking over to where he was. At first he thought she was the one calling but then, he saw that it was a private number.Then, he answered it up.A woman's voice could be heard from the other end, âByron Smith, your days on earth are numbered. Listen carefully; you're a walking corpseâŚâByron didn't react to the voice and nodded at Joanna who was now in front and greeting him.âWhat makes you think I care about this information?â Byron asked the caller bluntly.Was he supposed to be scared or what?âTrying to be tough, huh?â The person scoffed. âThis time around, I promise even Elena wouldn't be able to stop this war.âByron paused and raised his eyes brow. He had to admit this particular statement caught his attention.This person just mentioned his late mother's name.âAnd what does Mrs. Elena have to do with this?â He asked, curiosity lensed in his voice.Elena wouldn't be able to stop her? She knows who his late mo
âSo you've never seen this men physically?â Byron asked.âThe only one I came across was the one I was fortunate to bump into this morning. He had a scar on his left cheek and I immediately knew he wasn't a worker in the Villa. This made me go check the CCTV camera. It was then that I found out they have been going in and out of the villa under our noses.â Fred explained.âIs my father or anyone else aware of this?â Byron asked, then Fred shook his head.He had tried to let the Master know this morning but he seemed to be a little preoccupied with Madame Beatrice, plus, he doesn't look okay.His pale face was evident that he was having health issues.âI thought to let you know because they always come late in the night and leave quite early in the morning.ââDo you have any idea who they might be there to see or what their mission is?â Byron asked. Fred knew better than to rat Mrs. Beatrice out without proper evidence. He knew how angry she could easily get and once she found out he
Suddenly the door to the door opened and a lady dressed in black walked in. She wore a black mask, a black shade, Blake boots and a Blake hand glove.Byron noticed her presence. She looked same age as Alex. About 23 or 24. âEnough acting all pitiful.â The lady tilted her head and walked close to Byron who didn't bother to turn back.âYour opinion, throw it in the trash can.â Byron said all loud and clear.How dare her walk in and say that to him. She doesn't even know who he was.Just then, the lady grabbed a rod at the back of the door and swung it in Byron's direction all of a sudden.He didn't look back. As if his subconscious kicked in, he moved his head a bit and dodged it. Then the rod passed the line of his right ear and fell on the floor.The lady stared at Byron in shock. He didn't turn back to see her throwing the rod how come he dodged it like his eyes were at the back of his head.âHow did you do that?â âYou don't need to know.â Byron said, his eyes still focused on the