After Avery got off at home, Nathan headed back to his mansion. He got to his room, wore one of his exotic suits, and grabbed his face mask. He then made his way to the basement where he was greeted by two bodyguards at the entrance.“Any news yet?”One of the guards got closer. “No boss. Jackson is still doing all he can.”Nathan nodded and marched into the basement. The lights were already on. Five men captured from the cabin around Derrick’s estate laid on the floor looking like shit.Immediately after Nathan stepped in, Jackson walked up to him. “There’s still nothing from them. The bastards won’t crack.”Nathan hummed and walked up to them.There were blood stains on the floor. All the men had swollen faces and their bodies were marked by whips. They were sweating profusely and were panting heavily that one could think they could pass out in an instant.“Whoever your boss is, he must be proud right now.” Nathan towered above them with his hands stationed behind him.Their spokesm
Avery slowly turned around to face Nathan. She lowered her head. Nathan closed the gap between them. He then tilted her jaw with two fingers, causing her to look him straight in the face.“Come with me!” Nathan breathed on Avery’s face.He didn't wait for her response. Nathan grabbed her by the hand and began leading her into the house.Avery followed Nathan to the bedroom. She settled by the edge of his bed. Nathan then stepped out to the living room and returned a few moments later with a glass of water. He passed it to Avery.“Thank you!” she mumbled and took the glass without looking up at Nathan.Nathan sat right next to her on the bed. He didn't ask her what was placing her on the edge. It was evident that it was related to the whole matchmaking thing with Derrick.Avery took a sip from the glass and placed it on the table.Nathan reached for her hand and then locked hands with her.“I wish I can forget every damn thing in the world right now.” She professed.Nathan wrapped his
“Should we follow him, boss?” Kelvin’s chief bodyguard threw the question at him.They were seated in the back seat of a van, parked across Nathan’s street, a few meters away from his rented apartment.From the car, Kelvin had watched Nathan step out of the house and then enter a Rolls Royce.“Not today,” Kelvin said and put on his dark shades. He then turned to the bodyguard. “Now that you’ve seen the guy in question, I want you to monitor him like a hawk. Let me know where he goes from here and the people he meets. I don’t want anyone else on the case but just you. I don’t want us to drag any attention.”“Got it, boss.” The middle-aged bodyguard responded.Kelvin turned to his driver. “Now, take me to Derrick’s house,” he instructed.His chauffeur turned the van around and drove away.***Nathan took his head into his hands and soon, he was lost in deep thoughts. How was he going to deal with the so-called Dale Freeman when he couldn't find a thing on him?“Mike!”Nathan lifted his
Immediately after Avery stepped inside her room, she was greeted by a glare from her mother who was standing in her room with her arms folded across her chest.“Where the hell are you coming from?”Avery let out a frustrated sigh. “And what the hell are you doing in my room.” she retorted, standing by the door.Mrs. Jacobs arched a brow. “The last time I checked, you are my responsibility so you better start talking.”Meanwhile, Mrs. Jacobs had seen Avery leave the house last eveningAvery walked up to her bed and crashed by the edge. “I just needed some air.”“You spent the whole night outside, Avery.” her mother implied.“I was at a friend's place. I'm sorry I didn't inform you about my whereabouts,” she said and began to take off her scandals.Mrs. Jacobs got closer to Avery. “I got a call from Derrick about an hour ago. He said something about being unable to reach you. Is there a problem?”Avery rolled her eyes around with her lips curled in irritation. It was evident that Derric
Nathan and Mike were having lunch together with Charles at the Alcantara estate when a call came through Nathan’s official phone.He dropped his fork and grabbed the phone. “It's the mayor!” Nathan told them and quickly reached for a glass of water. After taking a sip, he responded to the call.“Good day, Alex Alcantara.” the Mayor’s deep voice came on.Nathan cleared his throat loudly. “Good day, Mayor.”“I trust you are doing fine.” the mayor continued. “I called to inform you that my 50th birthday party is on Monday at 7 pm. I'll send you an official invitation but before then, I felt like giving you a call.”Nathan raised an eyebrow. “Monday? That's tomorrow!”“I'm aware of the fact that the notice is a short one. I apologize for that. It's just that I wanted a simple and private party that is why I told my cabinet members not to make a noise about it.”Nathan gave repeated nods. “Got it. I'll do my best to attend.”“I'll be expecting you Alex.” the mayor concluded and hung up.Im
Nathan was led inside the hall by his bodyguards where he sat in front together with the other VIPs.Meanwhile, Mr. Jacobs was a friend of the mayor so he was offered one of the VIP tables adjacent to Nathans. He sat with his daughter.In a couple of minutes, the hall was packed with the guests the mayor had invited for his birthday party.Derrick was occupying one of the VIP tables facing Nathan along with other special guests.“I'll go deliver our gifts to the mayor,” Mike told Nathan and stood up. He motioned to the guard carrying the bags to come with him.Nathan noticed the way Derrick was staring intensely at him and then, a thought struck him. He flashed an impish grin and called the attention of Jackson who was standing behind him.He then whispered into Jackson’s left ear. Jackson nodded in understanding and began taking steps toward Avery.Avery had been going through her phone from the moment she walked into the hall. Her father had excused himself to mingle with his peers
Every step Avery and Nathan took caused Derrick’s bowels to heat up with rage. It got to a point where he couldn't take it anymore so he snatched his phone from the table and dashed out.Derrick traced his way to the open parking space. He saw a gold G-wagon with the customized Alcantara logo, heavily guarded by some men. He clenched his jaw and charged toward his limo.When Derrick stepped inside his car. He placed a phone call.“I have a task for you and I need you to carry it ASAP. Get the tools ready.”He went on to give further instructions.Meanwhile, back in the hall, the dance session had come to an end and all VIPs headed back to their tables. Nathan was pleased when Avery followed him to his table. He thought that she was going to head back to her formal spot after the dance.The host then invited the mayor’s wife to give an opening remark. Cheers and applause reigned in her honor as she made her way to the stage.Avery grabbed a glass of cocktail and crossed her legs.Mike
Immediately after Nathan and his escorts left the hall, Derrick who was already back to his table picked up his phone. He placed a call and lowered the pitch of his voice.“The target is in motion!” he said and hung up.He then smirked and darted his gaze back to the stage where the mayor was cutting his birthday cake.Nathan made his way out of the hall. By the time he got to the parking lot, Larry was already occupying the driver’s seat of one of the range rovers. Nathan got into the back seat. Two bodyguards joined him on his sides.Jackson and the other guards were occupying the other range rover and the escort vehicle. Due to the respect they all have for Nathan, no one occupied the G-wagon except the driver in front who was wheeling it away from the parking space.Larry was the first to take off. The G-wagon and the other escort vehicles took off. When they drove out of the mayor’s compound, Larry took the left while the rest took the route leading to the Alcantara mansion on th