Disguised as Alex, Nathan, and Mike traced their way inside the hospital. After the commissioner, a few of his cabinet members, and other customers instantly got sick, news had gone viral that there was chaos at the Alcantara restaurant. Mike led Nathan to the emergency unit while Jackson and the other bodyguards hurried after them. When they got to the entrance of the emergency building, they met Salvador and his assistant pacing back and forth, looking restless. Salvador was able to call 911 and in less than an hour, an ambulance was deployed to the Alcantara restaurant where all victims were placed and wheeled to the general hospital. “What happened?” Mike threw the question at Salvador the moment they approached them. Sweat had teamed up on Salvador’s forehead. He shook his head. “I don’t know what happened. The commissioner was eating when he suddenly fell sick and then Sharon came to report that other customers were also throwing up.”At that point, Nathan was already think
Flashback!Salvador went with Fredrick to his car. He took the back seat. Fredrick then asked his chauffeur to take them to one of his bars. The chauffeur took the men to one of the bars owned by the Tysons. Salvador got off the vehicle and was led by Fredrick to a VIP lounge.At the lounge, Fredrick made Salvador comfortable and gave him the liberty to order any brand of drink stating that it was on the house. After taking a few glasses, Salvador cleared his throat loudly and faced Fredrick. “I never got the chance to thank you for all you’ve done for me back in college.”Fredrick waved his hand down. “Oh come on Salvador. Don’t be silly. That was not a big deal.”Salvador shook his head in disagreement. “It’s not every day that one comes across a friend like you Freddy. You paid my fees for two damn years when I was denied student loans. You also let me ride your cars and you bankrolled my entire movement.” He raised his glass at Fredrick’s face. “You are a lifesaver and I wish I
“Are you ready?”Avery turned to Derrick with a sigh. She wasn’t ready but she had no choice. Derrick had been putting all hands on deck to hang out with her and her mother won’t stop singing his praises. Lately, she was bored so she felt that dinner with him that evening won’t cost a thing.“Yeah.” She responded and grabbed her handbag.Derrick’s driver quickly stepped out and hurried to her side. He opened the door for her.“Thank you!” Avery mumbled and stepped out.Before she agreed to have dinner with Derrick that evening, Avery had insisted that he got rid of all protocols and his escort vehicle. Derrick got rid of all the formality and appeared in front of her house with only his chauffeur in his sports car.Derrick took the lead while Avery went after him, pressing her handbag to herself. He led her to the VIP lounge where he had reserved a tabl
Cameron quickly stepped out of the car and moved to the back seat. He sat beside Salvador and then pulled out the keys to the handcuffs from his breast pocket. He slipped a key inside the hole.Salvador gave a bright smile after the cuffs fell off. “Freed at last!”Cameron sighed. “Sorry, I had to bundle you back there. I needed to make it look real you know.”Salvador waved his hand down. “Your point is noted. Just get us out of here.”Cameron made his way to the driver’s seat. He started the car and was soon taking a route that lead to the outskirts of the city.After driving for more than an hour, Cameron pulled over in front of a wine-colored penhouse. Immediately after the guards at the gate spotted his car, the doors were flung open. Cameron wheeled the car inside and drove straight to the front of the house where he pulled the car to a halt.Fredrick was at the entrance waiti
Nathan made his way to the dining, smartly dressed in coffee pants and a black tee shirt. It was a few minutes past 8 am and he was ready to hit the campus.When he arrived at the table, he met his parents chatting while sipping from their coffee mugs. The table was set with three plates of omelet, freshly baked bread, and two jugs of hot water placed beside the fruit basket.Nathan grabbed an apple and sat next to his father.“How’s our boy doing?” Mrs. Smith demanded with a warm smile.Nathan reciprocated the smile. “Better than he could ever be.”“I’m glad.”Yesterday, Mike had updated them on the state of the case, stating how Salvador as the prime suspect was taken by Cameron for further investigation. Mike also briefed them on the hoax email and the progress the sheriff had made in investigating the staff. “We will be leaving in an hour or two.&
Immediately after Nathan got to his living room, Jackson came running after him.“You’ve got a visitor boss,”Nathan turned around to face Jackson. He was expecting no one. “A visitor?”Jackson shook his head. “You will be surprised when you agree to see him. Trust me. Also, I think you should get your mask.”“Fine.”Nathan hurried to his room to get one of his masks while Jackson headed out to get the guest.Nathan returned a few minutes later and reclined on the couch. It was 3;30pm and he had just gotten off from school, tired and hungry. He planned to freshen up and then place a call to Mike to find out the state of the investigation.He was alerted by footsteps approaching the living room. When Nathan sat up and turned to look at the direction of the entrance, his eyes widened in surprise and he was forced to stand up.“Didn’t I
Nathan opened his eyes and the first thing that fluttered in his mind that morning was the thought of Avery. Deep within, he knew he had been unfair to her but that was the way he felt was best to handle their situation.He sighed and turned left. An iced watch was on the table and Nathan recollected getting that particular watch from Avery as a birthday gift. Even though they were not on the best of terms, Nathan sprung out of bed with the notion of getting her a gift.Avery had celebrated and had wished him a belated birthday so Nathan felt that it was appropriate to reciprocate the gesture. Since his classes for that morning were starting by 10 am, Nathan decided to leave the mansion quite early.By 8 am, Nathan was already done having breakfast. He grabbed his wallet with the textbook he came with the previous night. He dashed out.When he stepped out, it dawned on him that he didn’t leave a text for Larry.Nathan aimed for one of the escort Range Rovers. He had decided to give La
Avery’s eyes didn’t stop widening in surprise.“Avery is my friend and I have the chance to speak with her,” Nathan told Derrick.Avery quickly stepped out of the car while Derrick was taken aback by the response. Immediately after she got out, Nathan turned toward her.“Can you hold on for a moment? I have something for you.”“Of course.” She quickly replied and cleared her throat loudly.“What?” Screamed a pissed Derrick.Avery didn’t look at him.A few moments later, Nathan returned with the parcel he had picked out of his car.From his spot, Henry was watching the unfolding drama.Derrick clenched his jaw when Nathan pulled out the parcel behind him. Nathan then faced Avery. “Happy belated birthday, Avery. I’m sorry I couldn’t give you the gift on time.”Avery swallowed the lump that had developed in her throat and was about to accept the gift when Derrick snatched it.“Who the hell do you think you are?” Derrick barked at Nathan.Avery turned to Derrick with her brows furrowing i