“Are you ready?” Nathan demanded.“Yes,” Avery replied.“Okay. I'll be there in a few minutes,” he said and hung up.Nathan was at the mansion. It was a few minutes to 7 p.m.; a few minutes to his date with Avery.On her part, Avery couldn't wait for Nathan to show up so that she could share the good news with him.About ten minutes later, Avery was alerted when a car gave a horn outside the house. She had been waiting by the water fountain opposite the gate. She could hear the car revving outside.Her phone began to ring. She quickly responded as she traced her way to the gate. “I'm on my way out.”When Avery got outside, she saw a Lamborghini parked in front of the house. She was about to take a step toward the vehicle when Nathan stepped out.“Permit me to walk you to the car my lady.”Avery giggled and handed over her purse to him. He held her with his free hand and led her to the car. After they were both settled in the back seat, Larry drove away.“You look beautiful as ever!” N
“So you're saying you can't help my dad?” asked Kelvin.“Any sensible man will see that your father has no chance here Kelvin. It's not about guns and goons. It's about evidence and the law. If Fredrick wasn't in custody, we would have figured out a way to get him out but now, I'm afraid we just have to go with the flow.” Corrigan responded.Kelvin took his head into his hands. “Fuck!”“I told your father to go easy but Fredrick wouldn't listen to me but that's not the bone of contention. I'll grant you access to my lawyers to see if we can figure out a way to bid his punishment and make it less grave but to be frank, I can't help you directly.”Kelvin threw his back against the couch. “This is all Roderick and the Alcantara’s fault.”Corrigan sighed. “I don't know about Roderick but speaking of the Alcantaras, I don't think anyone hates them as much as I do.”“That's two of us.” Kelvin professed with a clenched fist.“I made a statement earlier. I said that just because we can't save
“It was nice having you here,” Nathan told Roderick before shaking hands with him.It was a few minutes past 9 p.m.“It’s my pleasure,” Roderick replied. He was standing by the door.Mike turned to Roderick. “We will keep in touch. Have a good night’s rest and let me know if anything goes south.”“Of course!” Roderick smiled and walked out.Nathan turned to Mike. “I just got an update from my guy, Wayne.”“Charles’s cousin?” Mike demanded with a quirked brow.“Yes. He told me that Kelvin and Derrick have been meeting with Corrigan lately.”Mike moved to the couch and sat. Nathan settled beside him.“I guess the boys are looking for alliances. They can’t cry over spilled milk.” Mike responded.“But we can’t overlook that,” Nathan said.“Of course. My main target is Corrigan Morales so anything that leads him to me will not go unnoticed.” Mike replied. “Did Wayne find out anything else?”“For now, he doesn’t know much just for the fact that the boys are meeting Corrigan and Wayne knows
“Are you sure that you don’t want to add any name to this list?” Mike asked. He took a sip from his glass of juice.Nathan took another look at the list. He ran his hand through his hair. “Well, the mayor's name is there, I can see the names of some ministers, the president of the Billonaire’s club, some of my father’s Allie’s, and my friends so yeah the list is complete.”“Fine then. I’ll have the cards sent out by tomorrow.” Mike said and took over the journal from Nathan.Mike stood up. “I need to leave right now. The cards must be printed today so that by morning, we can start delivering them.”“That’s true. Do you want me to help out with anything?” Nathan asked.Mike waved his hand down. “Don’t worry. Everything is being taken care of and if I need your input, I’ll reach out to you.”Okay then. I just hope you’ll be there when my parents arrive tomorrow.” Nathan said.“Of course. I won’t miss their arrival for anything.” Mike said.He left.****“Come in!” Corrigan responded fro
“I think they are here.” Nathan spat after he sensed a movement outside. He quickly stood up and hurried out with Mike.They made their way to the backyard where the Alcantara private jet had just landed. Nathan couldn’t wait for his parents to step out of the jet. He kept rubbing his palms against each other vigorously as he stood meters away from the landing space.After the jet was parked to a halt, Mr. and Mrs. Smith stepped out, following the train of bodyguards in front of them.Nathan hurried toward them. The bodyguards gave way and Nathan immersed his parents in a group hug.“Welcome home, mom and dad!”His father chuckled and gave his back several taps. “It’s so good to see you son.” Mr. Smith then proceeded to speak with Mike who was smiling at a corner.When Mrs. Smith pulled away from the hug, she began to study Nathan. She noticed how broad his chest was, how firm he stood, and how long his hair had grown.“Why do I feel like I haven’t seen you in ages? You’ve changed rap
While Mike was giving the welcome address, Nathan decided to exchange a few pleasantries with some of his guests by the corner.McDonald had moved to his table and while Nathan was speaking to him, he caught a glimpse of Avery at the end of the row by the right. She was seated with her parents and on their table was the tag ‘THE JACOBS’Nathan waved at her.Avery leaned toward her mother. “I’ll be right back.” She stood up and walked up to the Alcantara table.Meanwhile, Mr. And Mrs. Smith were speaking with the president of the Billionaire’s Club whose table was right next to theirs.“Hi,” Avery waved and sat beside Nathan.“How are you doing Avery?”Avery flipped her hair. “I’m doing great. Thank you so much for inviting us to your parent's homecoming party. My parents were elated when they received the invitation”Nathan smiled. “I’m glad you guys honored our invitation.”“No one would want to turn down the Alcantara,” Avery replied. “Thanks once again.” She added. She was about to
“Go after her!”Nathan’s eyes widened in horror. He turned to his mother.She blinked at him. “Your girlfriend is sad. Go and cheer her up but as Alex thought.”“Your mom is right.” Mr. Smith said.Nathan stood up with a bright smile and dashed out.When Avery got out of the hall, she moved to the parking lot and stood before her family’s G-wagon with her arms folded across her chest. She was considering whether to head out and take a cab or ask the chauffeur to drop her at home.“You should be at the party!”The hairs on Avery’s neck went up. She quickly turned around and saw a figure standing behind her. She walked up to him.“What are you doing here Alex?“Well, I should be asking you. What are you doing outside? The performers just arrived.” He replied.Avery sighed and gave her forehead a mild scratch. “I just needed some air.”Nathan arched a brow.“I needed a walk I guess. I’m not used to such events and I was kind of getting bored because I was…” she sighed. “You know?”Nathan
Jackson sighed in relief after he collided with Nathan at the entrance.“Where were you, boss? I noticed that you were not at the table with your parents so I decided to check outside and here you are.” Said Jackson.Nathan smiled. “Thanks. I just stepped out to escort a friend.”Jackson raised a brow. “You went out of the estate?”“I didn't stray far. I was just a few blocks away from the house.” Nathan replied.Jackson moved closer to him. “You shouldn't be walking around unguarded boss. Someone might attack you. You should have told me. I mean I would have accompanied you out.”Nathan gave Jackson a tap on the shoulder. “It’s fine Jackson and thanks for looking out for me.”“I'm just doing my job,” Jackson responded.Nathan nodded and marched into the hall.When he was approaching his family’s table, Nathan saw his parents speaking to Corrigan. He fastened his steps and settled beside Corrigan.“Who do we have here?” Nathan said.Corrigan turned to Nathan. “You’re here. I was just