"Rodney is doing very great. I came into Donlow to see a friend. I've stayed in her house for a while now, but just yesterday, she told me about today's party," Melissa explained. "And who is that friend who invited you?" Amelia asked. "She is Debbie by name; she works at Kelfort Companies Inc," Melissa said. "Oh, I know her. She's my colleague at work. I work at Kelfort too," Amelia disclosed. "You have such a large circle of friends. This place is so filled up with guests. I'm sure they must be making your day," Melissa said."Well, maybe," Amelia responded coldly as she remembered Donald. In the last four years of her life, she had not had any birthday without him being present at her house. So she felt her birthdays were incomplete without him. Even though she never celebrated her birthdays, Donald always came to visit her with a gift to make the day a memorable one; but this time, he was not around. "You responded very coldly. Are you alright?" Melissa asked. "Yes, I'm fine.
"No, don't bother yourself about Melissa. That young man, Donald and his family, are enemies to this family, and we will do everything possible to get back at them. Donald is set to die this night, and there's nothing that can be done about that," Betty said as she was about to hang up on the phone. When Melissa sensed that her mother was about to hang up on the phone, she quickly spoke: "Mum, please don't hang up. Can I speak with Dad?" "Of course, yes. Let me hand over the phone to him," Betty said as she quickly handed over the phone to her husband. "Hello, Dad. I'm so much in support of you killing Donald but I want him to be killed in my sight," Melissa said. "What do you mean by that?" Rick asked in anticipation of what Melissa had to say. I want to see his blood flow before my eyes. I know Donald so well; he has committed a lot of atrocities. I can't start to mention the number of things Donald has done to people around me, and it's really painful. I just want to see that
Rodney was happy that Donald was yet to be released, so he connived with the head of the finance department at Duluth Associates to get some more documents apart from the proof of ownership which he already had.He forged Donald's signature on different documents, which were used in getting a loan on behalf of the company. The loan amount was in millions.As soon as the loan was granted, he divided the amount amongst himself and the Head of the finance department, while he kept a huge part of his share in one of his major accounts.Rodney felt like resigning from Duluth Associates because he felt that he had made just enough money, but he later made up his mind to stay."I won't leave here until I see the end of this company," Rodney thought to himself.Even though he knew that Donald would soon be killed, he was not ready to leave Duluth Associates.His father had also compelled him to remain there. "It's either you become the CEO of Duluth Associates, or you end up destroying that t
"I am Melissa Yale, a childhood friend of Amelia Cox. She told me that you were missing, so I decided to go out of my way to find you, without her knowledge, " Melissa said. She was not ready to disclose details about how she knew about Donald's kidnap and location. She knew that she would implicate her family by saying that. "Hmmm...that's very nice of you. I heard you mention Amelia Cox. Is it the same Amelia Cox I know?" Donald asked Melissa in surprise. "Yes, it is," Melissa replied. "Wow, so you went out of your way to find me because you heard that I was missing. Thank you so much, Melissa. I don't know what to do to pay you for your kindness, but I'll do all I can to show that I appreciate you," Donald said. "It's my pleasure, Donald," Melissa replied. "I'll like to return home today," Donald said as he stood up from his seat to leave. "Are you serious about what you're saying? You're currently in Santes town, and Santes town is far away from Parker city. It would take at l
Amelia resumed at Kelfort Companies Inc. this very morning. Many of her colleagues greeted her about the birthday party she organised the previous day. "I hope you were able to have enough rest yesterday?" One of her colleagues asked her. "Oh, yes. I did," Amelia replied smiling. Those colleagues of hers who weren't able to attend the party apologized for being absent, while some gave her a gift. "Thank you so much," Amelia appreciated them as she collected their gifts. She walked into her office to begin the day's work when she heard her telephone ring. "Come over to my office, at once," the male voice said as he hung up on the phone. Amelia quickly dropped what she was doing to answer. She walked out of her office to the next office. Then she knocked on the door and was allowed to go in. "Good day," Amelia greeted. "And what's the meaning of this?" Dub asked as he showed her a document in his hands. Amelia collected the document from him to look at what he was trying to indicat
Out of the loan Rodney had received, he sent a quarter of the money to his Dad telling him that it was the larger percentage. His Dad believed him and received the money happy and satisfied. It was a Wednesday afternoon, and Rick told Rodney to come and see him later that evening. He was discussing with his wife in the sitting room about what step they would take concerning Duluth Associates when an argument ensued between the both of them. "I don't agree with you, Rick. Now that Donald is dead, can't anything be done to sell off the company? Don't see this as an impossible feat to achieve. If we sell off the company, we'll be getting some tangible money, you know?" Betty told her husband. "Don't you get it? That's not possible. It's not in our power to sell off the company. It's a corporate organization and things don't work in such a manner. We received the company's documents intending to get a loan in the company's name. And Rodney claims that he was only able to get that lo
Sandra was reluctant to tell her Mum about her marriage to Rodney because her Mum had given her a preference for the kind of man she wanted her to be married to. Her Mum had told her on several occasions: "Make sure you get married to a rich man who is also from a rich family because I won't endorse anyone who is not." Stephanie knew that her Mum was a woman of her word, so she decided not to tell her about Rodney. Her Mum had earlier told her that she had some inheritance to transfer to her only if she got married to a billionaire family who had investments within and outside Parker city. Mrs Jenkins was not ready to transfer any family inheritance to a man who would mess it up. She always believed that if a man became rich along the way, and wasn't born into a wealthy home, he would end up misbehaving because of his new status. For weeks, Stephanie had tried to reach her mother, but she never picked up her phone calls, so she waited for her mother to return from her trip. Her m
Amelia resumed at Kelfort Companies Inc. on a fateful Tuesday morning. She had been actively involved in supervising a project put in her care, and now the project was completed. While she resumed work that morning, about to climb the stairs to her office, she noticed someone call her name from behind so she stopped to look in the direction of who was calling her. "Hey, Miss Amelia, congratulations on the just-concluded project. Everyone is talking about you, and Kelfort is so proud of your achievement," the man said. "Thank you very much," Amelia replied as she walked towards her office. Not too long, Dub called her to his office. "The entire staff of Kelfort is so proud of you. Thank you for the efforts you put into making that project a reality, "Dub said. "Thank you," Amelia replied, and then she walked towards the door to leave Dub's office. It was close to the end of the year, and an annual party was usually organized for the staff of Kelfort Company. The party was to take p
In the dimly lit courtroom, the judge pronounced Frank's sentence with a solemn voice, "Frank Stevens, you have been found guilty of your involvement in the conspiracy to harm Donald. Your actions have caused immense pain and suffering. The court hereby sentences you to twenty-five years in prison for your crimes."As the gavel fell, Frank's world crumbled around him. He had been a willing participant in Albert's sinister plans, but now he faced the consequences of his choices. With his head bowed, he was led out of the courtroom, his freedom forever lost.Meanwhile, Rodney's fate hung in the balance as his trial unfolded. The evidence against him was overwhelming, from his confession to the damning testimony of his former associates.The weight of his crimes pressed heavily on him, and as the days turned into weeks, Rodney knew that the outcome of this trial could be his last.The day of Rodney's sentencing arrived with an air of anticipation. The courtroom was packed with spectators
One evening, as Amelia and Suzy sat in the Williams living room, sipping tea, Suzy opened up about her doubts regarding Scott, her suitor."Amelia," she began hesitantly, "I'm just not sure about Scott. He's so different from the guys I usually date. He's quiet and reserved... I don't know if he's the right fit for me."Amelia listened carefully, her heart going out to her sister. She could see the uncertainty in Suzy's eyes, but she also saw the love that shone through when Suzy spoke about Scott."Suzy," Amelia said gently, "sometimes, we have to look beyond the surface to see the beauty within. Scott may be quiet, but that doesn't mean he doesn't care deeply for you. Within the little time I've seen him here, I've noticed the way he looks at you when he thinks no one's watching. It's a look of pure adoration."Suzy sighed, torn between her feelings for Scott and her uncertainty. "I guess I just need some reassurance. I want to be sure that he's as committed to this relationship as
One sunny Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Williams and Suzy decided it was time to extend an olive branch to Amelia. They had been reflecting on their past judgments and treatment of her and felt a deep sense of remorse. They realized that Amelia had transformed into a remarkable woman and deserved their love and support. Suzy was the one who picked up the phone to make the call. She dialled Amelia's number, her fingers trembling with anticipation. After a few rings, Amelia's warm voice filled the line. "Hello?" "Amelia, it's Suzy," Suzy began hesitantly. "I was wondering if you and your baby would like to come over to our place today. Mom and I have something we'd like to talk to you about." Amelia, surprised by the invitation, agreed. She had hoped for reconciliation with her family and was eager to see if this was the beginning of a fresh start. "Sure, Suzy. We'd love to come over. What time should we be there?" Suzy quickly arranged a time, and they hung up. She then turned to her mo
On a crisp, early morning, the sun had just begun its ascent, casting a gentle golden hue across the city. Albert was preparing to leave for work. He meticulously straightened his tie, checked his reflection in the hallway mirror, and grabbed his briefcase.As he stepped out of his front door, the cool morning air greeted him. He started down the path toward his car, parked at the curb.The familiar routine of his daily commute was etched into his subconscious, and he moved with a sense of purpose. But as he reached the car door, a sudden, sharp voice cut through the calm morning air."Albert Dallas, freeze! Put your hands up!"Albert's heart skipped a beat as he turned to see several police officers, their badges glinting in the morning light, guns drawn and pointed at him. Panic surged through him as he raised his hands in compliance, his briefcase slipping from his grip and landing on the pavement with a thud.The neighbours, drawn by the commotion, peered through curtains and from
Amelia sat on her bed this morning, As the first rays of sunlight pierced through her living room window, she felt something she hadn't expected - sharp cramps in her tummy.At first, she dismissed the discomfort as nothing more than indigestion from last night's dinner. But as the minutes passed, the pain intensified, and she realized that this was something different. Something significant.Amelia tried to stand up, but the pain was too much. She knew she needed help. With trembling hands, she reached for her phone and dialled the number of her next-door neighbour, Mrs Johnson.Mrs. Johnson had always been a kind and caring woman, and Amelia hoped she would be able to assist her in this moment of need."Hello, Amelia?" Mrs. Johnson's voice came through the phone, filled with concern."Mrs. Johnson," Amelia managed to say between breaths, "I'm in a lot of pain. I need your help. Can you come over?"Without hesitation, Mrs. Johnson assured her that she'd be right there. In a matter of
The day was bright and sunny when Vera was scheduled to be discharged from the hospital. She had made significant progress in her recovery, both physically and emotionally, thanks to the unwavering support of Albert and the therapy she had undergone.Her heart still carried the memory of her late husband, Donald, and the strange encounter at their wedding, but she was determined to move forward.As Vera sat on the hospital bed, she became lost in thoughts as she remembered Donald and how much they loved each other before he suddenly passed away. Still lost in thoughts, the door to her hospital room swung open slowly.Vera's heart raced, thinking it was one of the nurses or therapists coming in for a routine check. But when she turned her head and her eyes met the figure standing in the doorway, her world seemed to stand still.It was Donald!Vera's eyes widened in shock, and she felt as though her heart was about to leap out of her chest. She couldn't believe what she was seeing. Dona
One crisp, sunny weekend, Dub stood nervously in front of Amelia's house. He had spent countless nights rehearsing the words he wanted to say, but now that he was here, facing her, his heart was pounding like a drum. He took a deep breath and knocked on the door.Amelia, who had been in the living room reading a book, heard the knock and set her book aside. She opened the door and was taken aback to see Dub standing there. "Dub?" Amelia's voice wavered with surprise.Dub cleared his throat, his nerves getting the best of him. "Amelia, can we talk? Please."Amelia hesitated for a moment before stepping aside to let him in. She couldn't deny that she was surprised to see him at her house. This was his first time visiting her since he started working at Malipine Group.Seeing him at her house brought back a rush of memories, both good and bad. Dub entered, and the door closed behind him.They found themselves in the living room, facing each other. The silence hung heavy in the air as bo
On Albert and Vera's wedding day, the air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, and the gentle rustling of leaves provided a soothing backdrop.As they walked down the aisle, Albert and Vera moved in perfect harmony, their steps slow and deliberate, as if savouring every moment.Vera, resplendent in her elegant wedding gown, glided forward with grace and poise, her eyes locked onto Albert's.Her veil flowed behind her like a delicate cloud, adding an ethereal touch to her beauty.Albert, standing tall in his impeccably tailored suit, wore an expression of pure love and devotion.His eyes never left Vera, and his smile radiated warmth and happiness. With every step, he moved closer to the love of his life, and it felt like the world had faded away, leaving only the two of them.The aisle itself was adorned with petals of vibrant colours, creating a vibrant contrast against the lush greenery of the garden.The guests watched in awe as the couple made their way toward the
As Amelia and Dub worked together at Malipine Group, their professional relationship began to flourish. They were both dedicated to their roles and shared a common goal of contributing to the company's success.However, as time passed, Dub couldn't help but be reminded of their history together.One day, during a lunch break, Dub and Amelia found themselves sitting across from each other in the office cafeteria.They had become friends once again, sharing stories and laughter as they enjoyed their meal. But beneath the surface, something was stirring within Dub, something he hadn't felt in a long time.He remembered the first time he had met Amelia at Kelfort, and how they had worked closely together. He wasn't in any way attracted to Amelia at the initial stage, but as time went on, he fell head over heels in love with her.They had crossed several hurdles before getting married to each other. He thought of how their marital bliss had been cut short when Linda came in between them.H