Thompson was cold when he listened to all what Blake said on the call. "What the hell is going on? What do you mean by saying that the new CEO watched my live video?" He asked, with his heart beating out of his chest.He was scared and confused because he has never set eyes on the CEO but it felt as if the CEO was watching him every minute."That was his message. He wants you to tell her the truth and you have less than thirty minutes to do that", Blake divulged, leaving Thompson who stared into space.Thompson wiped off the beads of sweats on his forehead after which he tried to keep his heart steady.This was becoming tougher than he thought or imagined. A moment ago, he thought that he had regained his face and stand in the college. However, doing this would mean that he is going to be termed a liar forever."Shit!" He cursed, smashing his fist into the wall and wincing in pain. He made to reject the order but he knew that it would cause a great problem for both him and his family
Lucas wore a big smile as he watched the different news that circulated around the internet about Thompson and Ella. Now, both their companies were in trouble and would be needing a big support from the Belcraft group in order to regain their name.Thompson was the first to return home after the fight with Ella. He couldn't even move around with his face in view. At this, he wore a disguise that prevented people from realizing that it was him.The minute he walked into the massive living room of his home, his parents were seated on a couch and awaiting his arrival. "How dare you drag our family's name in such manner?" His father roared in rage as he walked over to him, breathing heavily and clenching his fist. Thompson sighed deeply and darted his eyes away. Even if he felt bad for damaging the family's reputation, he didn't feel so much regret for what he did to Ella."I did what I had to do! Do you know how she pounced on me? She would have killed me if I didn't react!" Thompson
Lucas walked into his grandfather's quarters, with a big smile on his lips. He pulled him into a warm hug after which he sat across him."Grandfather, you asked to see me", Lucas said as he looked at his grandfather with a curious look on his face. His grandfather looked at him and smiled softly. He couldn't help but feel glad that Lucas came into the situation just when he was needed."I've heard of how you've been dealing with dishonest people in disguise", he said to Lucas who took in a deep breath and nodded his head in affirmation."Aren't you ready to come out and show the world who you are?" He asked Lucas who stayed mute for a while, but shook his head negatively."I need to remain low for now. It would help me", he explained and his grandfather nodded in affirmation.Silence rented the atmosphere after which his grandfather cleared his throat and rested his gaze on him."You need to get engaged to someone. That would make you look a lot more responsible and would also streng
The sales lady stopped in her tracks and gazed at the card Lucas held in his hands. That card stood as a symbol...a very important symbol for the rich. "Where did you get that from?" She asked with a small frown plastered across her face. She would never believe that a guy as shabby looking as Lucas would be the owner of such card. Apart from that, that store was the largest in the city and at that, she could tell the kind of people that graced it. Ever since she started working there, she's seen different people who had the Belcraft group card...their dressing spoke of great class and wealth."This is my card", Lucas said defiantly, but they broke into a loud round of laughter. He gulped down hard as he watched how amused they got because of what he said."Take this guy away from here. No, we have to call the police because this is now a case of theft. He stole that card!" One of the men in the security team said and picked up his phone to make a call. In the middle of doing tha
Emily got done with class and started making her way back home. Her life was pretty quiet, and lonely. She had no friends since everyone thought that she was a beggar who the famous Gold family picked up to help. The truth though is that her father is the owner of the prestigious gold company. However, after her mother's death, he got married to a woman who swore never to treat Emily like her child.Emily's father was super busy and at this, cared less about his daughter or how she was treated in her home. Her step mother came into the family with her daughter, Claire. Immediately she arrived, everything about Emily's life took a drastic turn. Claire started posing as the main daughter of the famous Gold family while Emily was treated like trash. Claire was put in the same school as Emily, but she went on to spread fake gossip of how Emily was not the real daughter, but a beggar who was picked up from the street. At this, many people avoided Emily and didn't fail to insult her whe
Ella was the most excited in the entire universe. Walking into her house and finding the invitation card for the biggest party of the year on her bed was one thing she never believed would happen. "I knew that we would be invited! Even if we are going bankrupt, it doesn't mean that we aren't among the top class of the country", Ella screamed in excitement just as she danced around the living room. One reason for her excitement laid in the fact that she would finally set her eyes on the new CEO of the Belcraft group. She has heard that he was a young man and the main reason for the party was to get him a partner.Deep down her heart, she was a hundred percent sure that her presence would catch his sight. "I'm going to the wife of the owner of the Belcraft group!" Ella screamed in excitement as she broke into a loud round of laughter. Her excitement was contagious and her parents couldn't help but share in it. This was what they wanted after all...a means for their family to get bac
Ella walked into the biggest store in the city, wearing a massive smile on her face. She was still relishing in the excitement that came from getting invited to the biggest party of the year. At this, she majestically walked into the store and sat on a couch, crossed her legs and gestured for the waiter to come around.Lucas walked in at that point, looking around for something that may catch his interest. The last time he visited a store was to shop for a dress which he sent to Emily already. This time, he wanted to do a personal shopping for himself, one for the ball. “I want a beautiful dress that would suit a very important party”, Ella said with a bright smile on her lips. “One that would catch the attention of a very important man too”, she added and winked at the store owner who smiled and nodded in understanding.Lucas caught sight of her but quickly darted his eyes away. The last thing he wanted was making himself seen since he didn’t want any troubles from her. “How is
Lucas could hear the ruckus Ella was beginning to create at the other side of the store where she was shopping. He ignored her and focused his attention on the different tuxedos that were being displayed on the show glass. It was going to be his first time of making his appearance to the world as the heir and new CEO of the Belcraft company. At this, he knew that there was great need to look good, even if he didn’t plan to reveal his face to the world. “I said I won’t spend a dime here if he is still here! How do you expect me to shop when that beggar is here? Don’t this store have class?” Ella spewed in rage while the store attendant gazed at her without an idea of what to do. Ella finally grabbed her bag to leave, but she was held back by the store attendant who pleaded that she remain still and patronize them.“I will place a call to the manager…but it’s against the rule to send people away. I may be fired if I do that”, the store attendant said after which she turned to look at
Before Lucas could make a movement out of the location, a gang of boys had gathered already, surrounding him. The old man couldn't just stop calling him a thief even after he had explained to him that the money belonged to him. However, at some point in time, Lucas couldn't blame them. He had not taken his time to think through his actions. He should have known that it was definitely going to be outrageous for an odd looking man like him to display such huge amount of money, even if he was in disguise. No one but him knew he was in disguise as a poor man after all.Soon enough, it looked to him like the old man had filled the gang in with the wrong details. That explained the disapproving and angry stares they gave to him. It was unfortunate that even as he tried to plead with them so he could tell them the truth from the misconception the old man had, they had began to throw blows at him, kicking and slapping him at the same time.Lucas considered their action to be inconsiderate, i
He was more shocked to see the group of people staring at him, confusion spread out on their faces. There were just three of them. Three women, staring at him. And neither of them was ready to move away from the spot they were standing at. Although he wasn't surprised at how they stared at him. As of that time, he was no longer the rich looking, handsome billionaire. He was now an ugly haggard poor man who was sniffing around the cliff, probably searching for what to eat. After staring at them in silence for quite some time, he decided to make a move as he suddenly remembered what he had thought of doing if things didn't work out fine. As usual, there was always a plan B.Surprisingly, the first step he took made them take another step back. Despite given the distance, he could still see the distrust that equally led to fear on their faces. Of course, he should have expected that. “I won't hurt you please. I just need to ask you a few questions.” He said, taking another step towards
The last action he did was button up the torn trousers he was putting on. Unfortunately for him, he didn't have a mirror where he could look up himself to see how he looked in his disguised form. He had made a mental note to himself before leaving the house that he had to look the poorest ever.After his several attempts to make the people around him believe that Emily was not dead had failed, Lucas took it upon himself to go search for her himself. He knew how hard he had paid people to go in search of her. However, it was heart breaking to say that there was no one who took it in their deep interest to find her because if they did, he was pretty sure that some positive results would have come out. He was presently at one of the abandoned and deserted warehouses he knew about. That was another perfect spot for a billionaire like him to suddenly transform himself into a disgusted poor man which people would want to stay away from. He had chosen the warehouse, far from the mansion so
“He used to be a student at the school.” The words of Mr. Shaw couldn't stop playing in her head. “I was able to go into the city. That was the only place I could think of finding him since no one here knew who he was. And I had to start from where we had found you. When there was nothing positive there, I moved further. Along the line, I was able to find a group of people, young boys especially who had an idea of him. According to the people I found, he used to be a student at one Belmont Academy.” The old man explained to Emily.At first, when he had come into the house with the good news of having found the man in the picture and knowing his location, Emily felt her heart gladden. Even if they were on a maybe part of finding him, she believed a clue was worth something. But as it stood, she had just one question… how would she find him in a big school just as the old man described? From the look of the young man in the picture, he didn't look like one to still be in school. So, wh
It was two days gone in her new place, and Emily still couldn't remember who she was or where she came from. All she had with her was her name which sometimes she questions if it might truly be her name. And also the picture which she had given to Mr. Shaw to help her find the truth behind it. Ever since the date she found the picture, she took it upon herself to search every nook and cranny of the bag said to belong to her, with the intention of finding anything else that could tell her who she truly was. Unfortunately, there was nothing. It was just a bunch of make up kit, the name tag, and the picture. However, what Emily was truly focused on at the moment was finding out who the man in the picture was. She believed that if she found out who he truly was, it could be a lead to her real identity.Now, she was home alone like the previous days. Mrs. Shaw had gone to her place of business, insisting that she had to fully recover before she would start working for her as they had agre
Blake stood to stare at his friend in confusion. He didn't want to believe what he had just heard from him. But then, he was forced to believe him, owning to the seriousness on his face. “I have a lot of questions concerning this if you're actually serious about it.” Blake finally opened up to say.There was a reign of silence as Lucas didn't respond to him. “How did you leave to find Emily? Where did you also go to find her, Lucas?” Blake asked, hoping he would still get a response from him because definitely, he was curious.“When you all were asleep, foolishly believing that she is actually gone for good.” Lucas answered, a sting of betrayal playing in his voice. “Lucas, you're endangering your life.” Blake said, concern glaring in his voice.“I don't care if I had to do that. All I want is to find my woman.” Lucas said forcefully, turning to look back at Blake.“Let me remind you that this supposed woman is dead.” Blake said. “Her body was not found. That doesn't mean that she
“Is he still locked up in his room?” Mr. Belcraft asked Blake the moment he walked in. Blake let out a deep sigh firstly before he could respond.“I'm just coming in. But I bet he would still be locked up in his room.” Blake finally answered. The old man was the next on line to let out a deep sigh. When Blake watched him closely, he could see the wrinkles which had appeared on his face. It was clear to him that the old man was more stressed up than anyone else could be.And truth be told, he just had to be, owning to the fact that he deeply cared about his grandson.“Will you help me go check up on him?” Mr. Belcraft opened up again, pleadingly.“Of course Mr. Belcraft. I would do that.” Blake said, and he nodded his head in approval. Blake then turned in the attempt of doing what he had come to do as well as what he had been pleaded to do. However, just when he was about to take further steps upstairs, leading to Lucas room, he suddenly stopped. He quickly turned back to him. “Mr. B
All through the ride last night, Emily couldn't get her head off the fact that she was about to go start a new life in a village she knew no one or nothing about. Although underneath the scary feeling, she felt thrilled to go start a new life. When she thought deeper about the bold step she had taken towards an unknown destination, she pushed aside the fear that clunged onto her. After all, she couldn't remember who she was. There was a possibility her new journey could make it all happen. The clattering sound she had heard caused her to open her eyes, and sit on the bed. "Oh, God." She yawned deeply. For a minute, she had forgotten that she was now in the home of her saviors, the old woman and her husband. After she had pleaded with her to let her leave with them, the old woman had thought of it wise to inform her husband. Clearly, Emily didn't object to it. All she did was pray inwardly that the old man was going to accept it. And he did. While they took it upon themselves t
She had thought that the smell of drugs, syringe, and possible vomit had only conjured in her dream. However, she was all wrong when she opened up her eyes. Her first sight was the bulb producing light which was on, and the rolling fan. She stayed put for a while as she tried hard to realize where she was. Sadly, the harder she tried, the more pain she felt. The young lady closed her eyes shut again. This was in a bid to calm her hurting head, and also see if she could get anything. When she did it for the longest time she could remember, and nothing happened, she opened back her eyes. It was at that time she used the opportunity to look around where she was. Definitely, she had not been wrong when the smell told her she could be in a hospital. Even if her memory had a bit of lagging behind, she could as well recognize what an hospital looked like. But, she still couldn't think past the question she had. Why was she in a hospital? She thought. Despite the struggles, she finally