Back at the Hargreaves home, they were all merry, it was the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, they ate to celebrate the end of the tyrant George Hargreaves in their lives.Drinks passed around the table, it was not alcoholic, David chose it specifically so that their minds would be clear and the reality of their greed would remain on the surface. They talked about different things that made them laugh and happy.By the end of the day, they all retired to their respective rooms, only Charlotte went to the big living room, her mind was as calm as a sea after a terrible storm.She wanted to sleep but was thinking of Jake, before now it would have been hard for her to sleep, she slept comfortably at his place though.But with all that happened yesterday, the family could finally sleep, not in a million years would she have ever thought of going against George, if it weren't for Jake she would not have had the courage to face him or even convince her family.After the Court proce
By the time they finished breakfast Rose was already eager to leave, she was calling to David telling him she wanted to go right away. David hurriedly hugged and gave Sonia a peck on the cheek before leaving," We will be back soon and we will tell you how it went"."We won't be interested", Charlo shouted as they left.True to Rose's words, there were lots of media men hanging around the police station where Hargreaves was kept, the video that was released made them emerge in large numbers, all wanting to get a direct word from George.Their cat stopped a bit close to the police station, but they didn't come out, David regretted not putting on a disguise like his sister, it was as if Rose read his mind because she spoke up immediately, "I told you to take something for cover, but you all thought I was being over the top with my attitude, how are we ever going to get in there".He agreed with her,"You are right, but if we go in with a disguise they would guess it is one of us, the onl
Jake was having the time of his life at home, for the first time in weeks there was no trouble for him to go handle or company issue that required his presence.Anything that comes up at the office will be taken care of by Max for the day, he was living the life, he could not go to the office for a full year and life would still run smoothly for him,but he was not ready to risk that, that's why he chose to give himself a full week's off from anything official.Besides it would be nice to get to know his sister better, and he suspected something between Max and Cassandra ever since the consortium's anniversary, they were too close for two people that just metHe would keep a close eye on them at the resort, who knows what he might find and for the detective, there was no particular reason for him wanting her to be there, she just came to his mind and he thought it would be a good idea if she was present, he would think about the plan later.He spent the day m, drinking a bottle of his
At the beach, Cassandra took Max away from the other two."I thought you said ladies are sticking together" Sarah called after her."Max has something to show me, you know he is a bit familiar with the place"."Then why don't we tag along"."No no, stay back, what he wants to show me is personal, you relax and enjoy the sun on your skin, Jake is also staying back so it won't be boring for you"They scampered off like little children about to go make a sand castle and before you knew they were nowhere in sight.Sarah spread a blanket and stuck an umbrella for shade.Jake sat down beside her watching the waves come and go, children running away as the waves approached and follow it back as it retreated.The sight was beautiful to behold B's they basked under the umbrella watching everything unfold before them."Here", Sarah stretched her hands to him handing him sunscreen."Why are you giving me this?"."So you can apply it on my back" she said turning so his stomach faced the ground.H
When they got to the beach Max was surprised at the way Cassandra took his hand at lightning speed leading him away from the group. He heard Sarah call to her and Cassie's response."How did you know that I am familiar with this place?".Cassandra continued pulling him away, sometimes Max's questions to her are baffling, ?"I just figured, since you've been into the business more than brother".Max liked Cassandra, even the way she was mean and talked to Jake always made him laugh, to him there was nothing wrong with her attitude and he enjoyed spending time with her."You know your brother would be suspicious" he said carefully, he did not want her to think something of him.She continued pulling him leading the way like she knew where they were heading to,"suspicious of what exactly?".Max was a bit hesitant with his response, “You know, suspicious of us, he might wonder why we had to leave the group when you planned the activities of the week".Cassandra stopped her movement but sti
"Someone seems feisty, just trying to have a conversation with a pretty lady," the stranger said."Well, that pickup line is a bit old so I don't know why you used it," Cassandra replied.The man put his hand as if warding off danger, "My bad, I was just trying to be nice, to be honest, I don't know you but I know your apartment is close to mine back at the resort".Cassandra continued her meal not bothered, "Then why didn't you say s instead of trying to be secretive, there is no harm in admitting that in the first place""Like I said, it was my bad, I shouldn't have approached you, and I was being careful too, I did not know if your boyfriend would like that, I don't want to get my ass kicked"Michael came back with the stranger's meal and set it before him, he lingered for a minute and saw that they were having a conversation then left them.Cassandra almost choked in her drink at what he said, that means most people watching would have thought Max was her boyfriend, it kind of ple
Cassandra's mind was in turmoil when she hit the water, this time the water entered her mouth directly and she tasted pure salt. It was like a jar of salt was opened and poured into her mouth.The rushing feeling was still in her stomach but she could not throw up, she could swim but she was weak and terrified, this was the end for her, she should have listened to Max when he advised her against eating another round of crustaceans.She tried to hold the board but her body failed her, her hand was tangled by something but she could not make out what it was, with time it became hard for her to breathe and then she lost consciousness.She did not know when Max brought her out and put her on the boat after sometime she started hearing a voice, and she tried opening her eyes but the vision was blurry, and there was no way to make out who was in front of her.Max came into view but he was inaudible to her, his mouth just moved and it was hard to grasp the statement he was making even as she
She nodded in understanding, Fred no Ed closer to her and tossed a rope he brought out of his pocket, "tie yourself up, I don't know how you want to do it but make it tight or I blow your brains out like I said to play along and you don't get hurt".Cassandra complied and tied herself properly, when Fred saw that she was tied a bit he dropped the gun and finished tying her up making sure the knots were secureHe picked up the gun and sat beside her"Now we will just wait for your boyfriend to come" The words were barely out of his lips when the door opened and Max stepped in."Fred!!", Max exclaimed, he eyes widened as he saw Cassandra tied up.He charged towards Fred but stopped when he saw the gun poking at Cassandra's side, he didn't want her to get hurt.Fred grinned widely, "I was just telling my cousin, your girlfriend that we should wait for you and you just stepped in, isn't this wonderful?".Max ignored him, he was worried about Cassandra and wanted to know if she was alright