Clara looked around in fear. Did he know that she was around? It couldn't be a coincidence that she received the call shortly after speaking to Pops. It wasn't as if they said anything triggering or that gave away their plans, but she was sure that she was being monitored. Gripped by fear, she forwarded the strange number to Daniel and Caine. She had them on speed dial now. “ This number called me a few minutes ago, but didn't say anything.” Their replies came in immediately, “I'll look into it.” “Okay.” She texted them back and went to lie on the bed. She who was tried found it difficult to sleep. Her eyes were wide open as if she closed them for a minute, she would die, and after a while she began to yawn loudly. Clara decided to make good use of her time, so she brought out a laptop and began to play some songs on her phone while she tried to access her work suite. She was disappointed to find out that she was logged out. “ Good grief.” She muttered as she rubbed a palm across
Meanwhile, at the skyscraper, Henry was woken by a bucket of water which was splashed over his head and he jolted out of sleep immediately. He was finally able to sleep in the early hours of the morning.“ Wake up, pretty boy, we don't sleep for long here.” A familiar voice spoke angrily. Puffs of smoke wafted into Henry's nostrils, and he was annoyed by the act. They made it a habit to smoke in front of him, and he hated it with passion," Thanks for the kind gesture.” He replied sarcastically as he wiped the water away. “ What are we doing today?” The man asked, and Henry looked up at him in total confusion. “ What do you mean?” He asked. They hadn't inflicted any injury on him, and he was thankful for that. “ Where is my boss' money? Do I need to break a leg before your grandfather dances to our tune?” He asked. Henry looked at the person speaking and sighed," Maybe this will make you believe that I am not as valuable as you think.” He said. The masked fellow chuckled in mocke
A car pulled up in front of a huge building and Clara's phone began to beep loudly. The Uber driver peeped from the driver's seat, and Clara stared him in the eye as she fished her purse for her phone. “ Hello.” “ A man will meet you at the entrance, his name is Israel, and he'll give you a pass.” He said," Endeavour that your mask I always on.” He reminded her," Act normally. He knows that you will be present” He added. “ I will be monitoring thoroughly, you have nothing to fear.” He said. That did nothing to quell the fear that welled up inside of her. She paid the driver and alighted from the car. Gathering her skirt in her hands, she proceeded to the" Okay.” She replied as she walked into the large hotel. As described, a male official was waiting at the entrance as she walked toward him. As soon as he saw her, he nodded subtly, and she pretended as though she didn't see him. When she got to the door, he smiled," Good evening, ma'am. May I see your pass?” He asked, and she sh
“What did you say?” He asked, waiting for her response. He wanted to find out why she was here. She knew who he was because her eyes widened in recognition even with the mask.“ I don't go out with strangers.” “ Well, I'm not a total stranger if you count us meeting today. We can get to know each other better.” He said watching her contemplate her safety if she stepped out with him. He wasn't going to kill her yet unless she offended him. He was a terrorist, but not a senseless one. Clara craned her neck to look at him," The most friendly strangers have been known to cause more harm than good.” She said. B chuckled lowly, and they sent shivers down Clara's spine, not in a good way. His laughter sounded evil. It was probably because of what she had heard concerning him. “ Are you one of those people who believe what they read on the blogs and the news?” He asked. “ Yes,” She answered hastily, dropping all the discomfort she felt in his presence. She needed to act neutral," Shouldn'
“ I never knew that he had an office.” She said when she was taking her bath that night. Daniel scanned the barcode behind the card. It was real, registered under a company in the South, “It gives a real location, but we can't know unless you go there tomorrow. I'll send a dress up to you.” He said. “ Have a good night.” “ You too.” She replied and there was a small beep signaling the sound of the distorted connection. She finished washing herself and decided to binge-watch some movies on her phone, she had ordered room service who promised to bring food in thirty minutes. She called Pops," Good evening, sir.” “Daniel told me you did well tonight.” He said with awe in his tone.“ Yes, sir.” “ Your brother is here with me, he wants to speak with you.” Pops said, and she heard a little movement before Adrien spoke. “Hello, how are you doing, Clara?” He asked. Clara was delighted that he was finally speaking to her. The first few days after he woke up, Adrien refused to talk to he
Clara gazed at them, trying to figure out who she was talking to the last night. “ Please have your seat. “ One of them said, and she looked at him.“Thank you.” She replied and sat down," I came regarding our discussion last night.” She said, trying to search for the look of recognition in the eyes but found none. “We have been waiting to hear the proposal.” The man on the right repeated. Clara knew that this was an intentional act to confuse her, but she smiled and dipped her hand into her bag and brought out her laptop. She opened the rushed proposal and turned her laptop facing them. There wasn't much to say. “ May I send it to you so that you can go through it?” she asked. “ A physical explanation would suffice.” He replied and she smiled at him.“As we all know my company is the best in wholesome production, distribution, and marketing, we are calling for investors for our latest project, they would be given a profit share of thirty percent after the first two years and if
“Say yes after a while.” Daniel said, and she looked up at him.“ I don't mix business with pleasure.” she said. He cocked his head to one side, “Whoever talked about pleasure? I'm open to it if you don't mind” He replied with a smile. “ This is your cue.” Daniel urged. “ I know that you are a man of reputable character.” “ I would say; trust no man.” Clara stared at him, what did she have to lose? He had promised to sign that deal, which was fake anyway, but they didn't have to know. “ Like my grandma would say.” She replied in a conversational tone. “That shows that you are in safe hands. I would have loved to meet her.” “ She's late.”He knew that already, it was part of the charade. His brother watched the interaction, this lady was about to be caught between a rock and a hard place. It never ended well for these girls, yet he wondered why they flocked around his twin. B coughed to remind them of his presence," I think you are forgetting something.” He said.Clara's head w
Pops got off the phone with B and forwarded the voice recordings immediately to Caine. He knew that Caine said that he wouldn't be taking up this case, but that was his first line of call. “I'll give you feedback in a few hours.” “ He sounded serious today, I don't want us to make a grievous mistake.” Pops said in concern, he wouldn't want his grandson to be killed because he was trying to call B's bluff. “ Don't send the money just yet.”“ I don't know about that. He needs to be brought out of that hellhole as soon as possible.” Pops sighed. It was a very risky decision, and he'd rather pay the money. Caine rolled his pen in his hands as he listened to the desperation in his voice. “ I'll tell you something, sir. He wants to push you to send that money. Even if you do so, he will not still release Henry, which I am sure of.” He replied. He and Daniel were working on something else and if it clicked, Henry would be out in no time. “ The deadline is tomorrow.” Pops said, refusin