Chapter 40As Lydia and Jared grappled with the revelation of the clandestine recorder, an unexpected twist unfolded. The room's atmosphere thickened as the secret observer, hidden behind the shadows, made their presence known.A voice, disguised and electronically altered, echoed through the room, "I must say, this has been quite the dramatic performance. Bravo, Lydia and Jared, bravo."Lydia and Jared, their faces a mix of confusion and disbelief, scanned the room, trying to pinpoint the source of the voice.The mysterious observer continued, "You thought your little drama was confined to the two of you, but I've been enjoying the show from behind the scenes."Jared, his anger now redirected, demanded, "Who the hell are you? What do you want?"The voice chuckled, "Oh, Jared, always so quick to anger. I'm just a spectator, someone who appreciates the intricacies of human emotion."Lydia, her patience wearing thin, snapped, "Enough with the games. Show yourself!"As if obeying her com
Chapter 41Lydia's manager invited her to the coffee shop. Lydia sat across from Kelly Shane, her manager, a mix of worry and determination etched on her face.Kelly, sipping her coffee, cut to the chase. "Lydia, we need to talk. Your career is on shaky ground, and we can't afford any more missteps."Lydia, her gaze fixed on the table, acknowledged the severity of the situation. "I know, Kelly. It's just been a tough time. Personal issues are bleeding into my professional life."Kelly, always direct, responded, "I get it. We all have personal problems. But the industry won't cut you any slack. You need to make a choice: salvage your career or watch it crumble."Lydia, running a hand through her hair, sighed. "I want to salvage it, Kelly. I do. But it feels like everything is falling apart.""Lydia, if I say you are happy after leaving Lucas, I am lying""Please, don't mention that good-for-nothing useless poor lad here, I'm done with him and nothing can ever happen between us in this
Chapter 42.Lydia's mind became unsettled as she thought forth and back about what her manager said, she did not know what to do. Her life was falling apart and Sheila who had been nothing but her errand girl had hit the spotlight. Could it be the lady did something to her? She had the automatic ticket for the upcoming blockbuster and Lydia would have to bid for it or go for an audition before she could be selected getting a role was not certain through the audition because many actors that would play lead roles might have been selected through the back door. "Jasper is disturbing my life, the hardened criminal is monitoring every one of my movements""He has a recording of my argument with Jared. Who could send him to torment me?""Jessica is the only one who can afford Jasper. This idiot has made a hell out of my life. Who knows if he has recorded us when we were making out?""That record must not get to the public."Rebecca heard all Lydia had been saying because she could not
Chapter 43."I did, how are you feeling?""Better, how was the rehearsal today?""Hectic as usual"She started offloading everything she brought for him: a pair of slippers, a new shirt and a pair of trousers, a brush, body lotion, an airbrush and so on.Lucas was surprised at the sight of these materials, he thanked her and steered a conversation "Wow, all these for me? You should have bothered yourself, you have spent money that is enough to make one rich, and you lost your car because of this poor boy. How do I pay you?""Get well, I'm about to hit a jackpot in my career, and I want you to benefit from it. You made us."He didn't want them to meet, he texted a message carrying instructions and sent it to Fabian. The world was strange to him, you made us, was he god? Or a sculptor that could make an image. Lydia noticed a change in his expression and started to explain how he made them"You have forgotten how you encouraged us to go for our passion, then when you were working wit
Chapter 44Fabian handed him an envelope which consisted of legal documents "All you need is to sign them all,"Lucas opened the envelope immediately and started scanning it. "So, Brandon is under Maxwell, thank God I bought the highest shares from Maxwell. RIP to Lydia's family business.""I was surprised when I saw it too, they could not finance their business and hide under the Maxwell group of companies."Lucas folded the envelope and put it on his bed. He changed their discussion. "I will be leaving here soon, Sheila is stressed, I don't know what changed her mood after receiving a call that she needed to do something. I had never seen her like that before, I commended her effort for staying till this time.""Are you saying you are ready to propose to her?""No, there's more to find out. Once bitten, twice shy. I need to be sure of my feelings and also heal. If I should have a relationship with her now, she will be burned by anger and vengeance in me""I understand you don't w
Chapter 45.The hospital was located far too the town because of the serene environment. Going to the hospital and coming back is 3hours 30minutes journey. It would have been easy if she had not sold her car. She did it all for him. Lucas knew he had not been treating Sheila well and that was why her mood changed. He didn't want to make life hard for her because she was his helper. He knew he owed her nothing despite he was helping her behind her back. "Sheila is someone I respect if there are no feelings for her, but I like her, " he said as he was trying to call her. Sheila saw her phone buzzing and she ignored the call. She was angry at Lucas, not for anything but saying she kept a man at the hospital. "Is he suspecting me? Why would he think I have met someone before meeting him" she asked herself Her phone rang for a second time and she picked up without saying a word. "Hello Sheila, I noticed you were angry when you left here, how was the biometric you went for?""Good, I
Chapter 46A mix of joy and perplexity lingered on Lucas's face after ending the call with Sheila, leaving him happy and confused at the same time about the emotion swirling within him. He was not sure whether it was love or lust. He believed their closeness sprung the emotion. He called the doctor to prepare his document for discharge because his guidance was coming to take her home. Doctor Ken, told him to meet him in his office immediately. Lucas jumped down from the bed and wore his flip flop and headed to the doctor's office. He was welcomed by the secretary, the secretary was familiar with Lucas and allowed him in without questioning or calling her boss. Lucas knocked when he got to the entrance"Come in Lucas""So, you are going home today, I'm going to miss you" he smiled as he looked into Lucas's eyes Lucas returned the gesture and said "Yes" he always feels comfortable around Doctor Ken and sees him as a father figure. "You have to be very careful and cautious as you
Chapter 47Kendrick could no longer hold it, he dared Lucas by hiring a hacker who could work for him to hack his account, he wanted to dare Lucas but was always a step above them. He put a call through Tyrell and told him to start working on their plans. Tyrell Blackwell was an expert at deciphering secret codes and encrypted information. His unique skill set allowed him to navigate through intricate security measures, making him a sought-after specialist for those seeking access to confidential data illegally. Tristian was scared when he heard this, he thought he was lucky that Lucas spared him, if not he would have been sent to six feet by Blade. "Let's still wait for Lucas to pick up our call or show up at the company, don't dare him," he suggested "Who is he? That I can't dare, is it because of the video he sent, that is how the weak behave to protect themselves? So don't worry I have everything under my control" Kendrick explained"We can't die of hunger, if he wants to kil