As they drove down the winding highway, the driver's voice crackled. "Sir, I think we're being followed."Andrew's head jerked up, his eyes snapping towards the rearview mirror as if magnetized by an unseen force. His gaze locked onto the reflection of a black sleek car, its windows tinted like dark sunglasses, tailing them with an unnerving precision. For a fleeting moment, Andrew's eyes widened in alarm, his pupils dilating as his mind processed the threat."Speed up," Andrew ordered, his voice low and firm, but laced with a hint of urgency. His words tumbled out with a sense of command, he was slightly scared but he knew this was no time for fear at all. As the driver floored it, the car surged forward, its engine roaring to life like an awakened beast. Andrew's heart raced in tandem, pounding against his ribcage like a drumline. His eyes remained fixed on the rearview mirror, his gaze burning with intensity.But the black car refused to be shaken off, its engine purring smoothly
Reginald stood trembling before Alec, his gaze fixed on the polished marble floor as he braced himself for the impending storm. Alec's face was a deep crimson, his eyes blazing with fury, and his fists clenched so tightly they seemed to tremble."You failed me, Reginald," Alec spat, his voice dripping with venom, each word laced with disgust. "You had one task: double-cross Andrew and Patrick, snatch Patrick from under their noses, and now...now we're back to square one, worse off than when we started."Reginald swallowed hard, his Adam's apple bobbing nervously. "I apologize, Alec. Our driver proved to be a formidable opponent. They outsmarted us, and we lost them in the chase."Alec's anger boiled over, and he slammed his fist onto the sleek, black wooden table, making Reginald flinch. The sound echoed through the room like a crack of thunder. "Excuses!" Alec bellowed. "I don't pay you to make excuses. I pay you for results, for outcomes that change the game."Reginald took a cautio
Alec's fingers danced across the keypad, dialing Andrew's number with deliberate slowness. The phone rang twice, he offered a small smile staring at Lisa and he winked.She showed her disatisfaction by shooting a deadly stare at him. "Andrew," Alec purred, his voice sugary sweet and filled with excitement that he couldn’t contain. "It’s Alex, " he announced before saying anything else. “I've been waiting to talk to you." He added Andrew's response was instant as he scolded almost instantly. "How did you get this number?"Alec chuckled, a sly smile appearing on his face as though Andrew could see it. "Let's just say I have my ways." He replied and that made Andrew even more mad. Who was digging details to him? He thought."Now, are you willing to let go of The Genius Group of Companies?" Alec asked, calculating his words.Andrew stayed quiet for a while. He wished he could punch him and send him to the hospital already. What was all these rubbish about? He heaved a sigh then yelled .
Alec ripped the tape from Lisa's lips, his movements deliberate and cruel. She groaned in pain and cursed him immediately with a venomous hiss that made Alec's smile grow."You filthy animal," Lisa spat, her voice trembling with rage. Her eyes were already bloodshot red from crying. She had to be in the hospital that evening and she knew Dora would be worried sick.Alec's gaze locked onto Lisa's terrified face, his eyes glinting with sadistic pleasure. "You know, Lisa, your husband is quite...attached to you. I wonder how long he'll hold out."Lisa's eyes welled with tears, but her voice was steady, her sharp mouth still muttering curses confidently. "You'll never get away with this. Andrew will find me, and when he does, you'll pay."Alec chuckled, his lips stretching across his face like a grotesque mask. "Oh, but I already have. Your husband is dancing on my strings, and soon, he'll hand over everything I want including the box of papers." He said then burst into uncontrollable lau
Andrew stormed into the room, his eyes locked onto Alec's smug face. Lisa's terrified gaze met his, and he knew he had to act fast."You're a monster," Andrew spat, his voice venomous.Alec sneered, his hand tightening around the gun. "And you're a fool. You think you can double cross me and get away with it? You'll never leave this place alive."Andrew charged forward, his fists clenched. "The police have already been alerted and they will be here any moment, your game is over and You'll pay for what you've done to Lisa."Alec snarled, his finger twitching on the trigger. "You're too late. She's already seen the truth. Your precious wife knows who you really are."Andrew's eyes flashed with anger. "You did what?" Andrew asked turning to Lisa who was staring at him with a mix of love and anger.The two men clashed, their blows raining down on each other. Alec's gun clattered to the floor as they fought."You'll never win," Alec snarled, his face twisted with rage."I already have, the
Andrew's vision blurred, and he felt himself being pulled through a tunnel of darkness. When his sight cleared, he found himself standing on a windswept cliff, overlooking a breathtaking landscape. The sky above was a brilliant blue, with wispy clouds drifting lazily across.Andrew stumbled backward, his footing uncertain on the rocky terrain. His mind spun with confusion, and his voice was swept away by the howling wind."Where am I?" he muttered, his words lost in the emptiness.Fear crept in, its icy grip tightening around his heart. Was this the afterlife? Had he truly left Lisa behind, forever trapped in a world without her?Panic set in, and Andrew's emotions boiled over. He wailed, his anguished cry echoing off the mountainside, bouncing back in haunting reverberations. The sound seemed to shake the very foundations of the cliff, and for a moment, Andrew felt the weight of his grief crushing him.But just as despair threatened to consume him, he heard voices – faint whispers ca
Lisa sat beside Andrew's hospital bed, her hand grasping his’ tightly as if willing him back to life. She stared at him and tears trickled down her cheeks.“Please come back to me baby, I forgive you, I forgave you even before you apologized. I love you, please don’t leave me.” She said in tears kissing the back of his palm. The doctor entered, a warm smile spreading across his face. She returned the smiles knowing it wasn’t genuine. She also knew the doctor’s wasn’t genuine as well. He just offered it to me to ease the tension I was feeling and I understood. "He seems… you know… stable," the doctor announced, his eyes shining with optimism. "The...device in his arm seems to be sustaining his life."Lisa's eyes filled with tears, her voice trembling. "Will he wake up? Are you sure he can make it? Should I have any hope at all?"The doctor nodded. "We're hopeful. He doesn’t seem to be in any danger at the moment though but he isn’t awake as well so let’s just keep being hopeful. Alth
After a few days, Andrew was finally discharged from the hospital. Back at the mansion, he felt a mix of relief and amusement as Patrick rushed to check on him every few minutes. When a familiar knock echoed at the door, Andrew couldn’t help but smile—it was Patrick again.“I’m fine, Patrick! You can stop hovering over me,” he said, stifling a laugh. It struck him as funny; only babies got this kind of treatment.“Does he really think I’m a child?” Andrew mused to himself, a chuckle escaping his lips.“No, young master, I’m here with something urgent. You’ll definitely want to hear this,” Patrick called from outside, his voice tinged with excitement.“Alright, come in,” Andrew replied, curiosity piqued. Patrick entered with a radiant smile, his enthusiasm almost contagious.“What couldn’t wait, Patrick? I’m trying to catch my breath here,” Andrew said gently, though his interest was clearly growing.“It’s about the company,” Patrick announced, and Andrew’s heart raced. This was incred