Pierre finally headed towards his student's stand and embraced him passionately while both inhaled and exhaled in alignment.“You did so well. You gave in your best. The Ark Tiger entity is so proud of your performance,” Pierre didn't hesitate to acknowledge after a few moments of closure.“Out of my best decisions, embarking on this journey stands tall. Yes! I made the best choice,” Raphael Gauthier knew for a fact that he was where he was meant to be.Everything about The Ark Tiger felt perfect right from the start till that very moment. The long hours of training hadn't been wasteful.“Young Master you'd need to perfect your confidence in knockout punches,” Pierre quickly mouthed being the fact his student was in the perfect frame of mind to grasp whatever he got to spill.Raphael Gauthier drew a deep breath knowing training had begun yet again. He has his right foot in front just like he was instructed to.Pierre noticed the stance his student replicated and knew the Ark Tiger had
As time flies at every ticking of the clock. It was already weeks in training after the long seven hours of martial arts training.Hence Pierre's abode has practically become his second home where he engaged in numerous in-depth compelling training to equip his punching strength both on the Ringside punching bag stand or through the shadowboxing technique.The aim was to gain impeccable mastery in combat aside from the exceptional powers that he possessed already.Pierre had guided his students all through the processes and also got the opportunity to learn from his student what he never knew about combat.“While conversing with a customer, strive to always wear an admirable smile. Don't wear a frown in the hospitality industry. It's against your job ethics,” Ralphael Gauthier duly instructed one of the waiters at his Hotel restaurant.“I'm sorry for being unprofessional. It won't happen again. I'm sorry Sir,” the waiter promptly responded, showing off his sorry gesture from his somew
He intentionally maintained that position as he wouldn't want to behold Agathe Lambert immediately when she walked into his office. [Why?]His eyes maintained on the street of Paris while he continually inhaled and exhaled calmly in anticipation of responses on her reason for coming.The door calmly swung open and Agathe Lambert awkwardly sauntered wearing a complicated outlook. Her hands nervously crossed together with her head a little bit squeezed.She beheld Raphael Gauthier's position and where his face was placed. She knew exactly why he didn't want to instantly look at her.What Ralphael Gauthier hadn't yet comprehended was the purpose of the instruction that permitted her to have her welcomed.It was rather too early to become defiant to The Ark Tiger's instruction. The words were clear and explicit for him to pretend never to grasp them.Raphael Gauthier swung his chair facing the entrance door from his desk. His face furrowed as it should be.“Agathe, what the hell are you d
Agathe breathed in and out before responding once again. She understood what she said next would cement or downplay her earlier statement.“Is this some sort of joke? Huh?” Raphael Gauthier blurted out while expecting a final response to her claims.Agathe sniffled cause she couldn't control it as more mucus gushed out from her nostrils while striving to utter her speeches. Raphael Gauthier didn't sneer or sigh in disgust at beholding such a sight. Her response was more important to him.“Dear brother, I didn't just know my stepmother, your late mother was set up. I also knew who orchestrated the scheme,” she re-emphasized once again with a firm tongue but hitched breath.Raphael Gauthier gazed deep into her eyes and perceived nothing false or pretentious in her wordings or gestures. He quickly turned towards his desk with his right hand nervously dressing his hair sideways.‘Why would my step-sister come over here just to spill lies about this? Of what benefits? Huh?’ he didn't help
Agathe Lambert was startled a little bit after Raphael Gauthier re-emphasized his words in anger.A few moments ago, his anger subsided but the realization of truly being schemed by his step-sibling didn't go down well with him.Raphael Gauthier's heart was etched with anger knowing his mother had to be the sacrificial lamb and that too hadn't escaped from his memory yet.Raphael Gauthier's reddish eyeball still fixed on his younger step-sister who had been dumbstruck since he asked the last question.Agathe Lambert had witnessed her dear brother rage in anger which rarely occurred. For him to be engrossed in such a state signified how ugly Hugo's scheme was.“No of course! Father was never aware of Hugo's plots against his late wife. He wasn't,” Agathe finally responded as being silent would most likely create a high level of suspicion.Raphael Gauthier at that very moment wanted to blame every Lambert member for what he and his late mother passed through but that's not in his charac
Raphael Gauthier nodded intermittently at the sound of her last words. It felt like surreal that what he'd been planning for a long time had come right at his doorstep.Why Agathe Lambert willingly decided to betray her immediate older brother for a banished stepbrother is what he hadn't comprehended yet.In all, Raphael Gauthier believed it was for a good purpose if not the Ark Tiger wouldn't have instructed him to permit her into his office after seven years of inactive communication.Agathe Lambert finally found her grounds as her tongue stood firm unlike how perplexed she felt when she sauntered into the office.“Dear brother. I have the evidence right here with me,” she didn't hesitate in divulging further wordings.It pretty much seemed like Agathe Lambert left the Lambert family that very morning fully prepared to ride with him on the journey of cleansing his late mother's name.Raphael Gauthier ambled closer to her still fixing his gaze at her. He pondered how swift she was in
Raphael Gauthier's question rang like an alarm bell in Agathe Lambert's ears who in response lowered her head a little bit in brief thoughts.She knew her older stepbrother wasn't just speaking out of emotions but was spilling hard facts about how his late mother would have been treated much better.Despite how indicted the images of his late mother and the strange man on the mattress seemed. There wasn't any video recording that proved she committed adultery. Hence his late father would have been a little bit less emotional and conducted further investigations.[But he didn't!]Raphael Gauthier was about to unlock his office door when he observed Agathe's demeanor was rather unusual. He knew there was something more stuck in her head.“Agathe?” he quickly called outAgathe hurriedly journeyed back to reality with a flinch. “Huh? Yes-... Yes,” she spluttered in response with a little hitch of breath.“What's it Agathe?” he quickly questioned, not leaving his observation to dust.He be
Raphael Gauthier had a balanced breathing pace filled with the expectancy of what her kid step-sister got to say. If Agathe Lambert was an actress she would perform intriguely.“He added a clause in his will…” she continued before pausing to be very sure her older brother was paying meticulous attention.He had his eyebrows raised a little bit while growing impatient with what she had to spill. Agathe started breathing nervously with some mucus still found in her nostrils.“The fulfillment of the clause would overrule your banishment from the Lambert family and give you an undisputed opportunity to take back what you've lost,” she said with a serious expression while striving to breathe like she used to.Raphael Gauthier had his eyebrows clenched the more for explicit explanations. He just wanted Agathe to completely let the cat out of the bag.“The clause stated if by any means Raphael or his mother can prove the allegations and accusations were all fake then my first son would have
“In the course of the investigation, the president of France and other ambassadors from five South American countries got involved when they learned the esteemed Grand Lord, Raphael Gauthier, was also in the contest with The Ultimate Branded Champagne.”“I’m here to announce to y'all that we've acquired implicating evidence that over the last half a decade, Alexandre Petit has continually connived with twenty high-ranked staff of the European Winery Exhibition Contest to condemn justice and fairness, which has made him the winner in consecutive occasions!”The crowd slammed their voices in anger as they booed at Alexandre Petit with disdainful tongues.“In this year's edition, he had an accomplice by the name of Lucas Moreau, months back in agreement, they attempted to assassinate Raphael Gauthier and his stepbrother, Hugo Lambert. We have all the evidence and there's no hiding and running for them.Immediately his voice echoed. Multiple police officers who had strategically positione
THREE MONTHS ON… “Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, it's an honor to have y'all in attendance for over two hours at the European Winery Exhibition Contest, the world's most rated Winery contest ever to breathe!” The host exclaimed in profound esteem The crowd responded in a shriek of happiness and coherence. It was indeed an honor to be invited, and I would always go down memory lane. “This year’s edition has been for over one month and today being the final, y'all stayed till the last month when the winner would be announced!” “Today’s event commenced in four, the semi-finals, and down to two finalists: The Ultimate Branded Champagne and The Lion Winery Industries. Thank you for staying till when it mattered most!” Jubilation entrapped the distinguished guests as they shone their teeth in profound excitement. They couldn't wait to see who would go home with the esteemed prize of the decade. In great attendance were Raphael and Celine with a group of devoted supporters; t
“I don't care if I die the next minute or get arrested and pay for my crimes. As long as I divulge what has been hidden for decades, then my part has been done,” Hugo mouthed with a short gasp breath, his face gripped with sweat as he held onto his step-older brother.All along, Raphael had presumed his younger stepbrother was bluffing about having information to spill. It seemed like he had finally gotten his attention.“Really? You got any information?” his brows raised in keenness.Agathe waved at the medical personnel who sheepishly departed from the room. They had already overstayed. It's family time!“Yes, I do, dear brother…”“I know none of my words would change the past and the evil I've done to you, which led to the death of your mother, banishment, and many others, including sleeping with your ex-wife,” he spilled those hard words out. And once again, the ugly past flashed before Raphael’s face.Agathe strode towards him and patted his shoulder; she understood how painful i
For the greater good of his power and what it believes in, Hugo Lambert should be saved by his older stepbrother despite the pains he has inflicted. GrandLord Raphael Gauthier, in a state of pain and anger, understood that and had to do the needful.‘Hugo you've fought so hard against death. Time to come back to us,’ GrandLord Raphael Gauthier communioned with the deteriorated state of Hugo Lambert.He believed he could hear his words. One of the containers had a well-prepared honey with herbal ointment in it as his inner power whispered what he should do.Agathe Lambert muttered a thousand prayers in her heart as her hands shook in fear. She might not be a great fan of Hugo from inception but she wouldn't want him dead either. The medical personnel stood in disorientation as they beheld the unprecedented movie being played before their eyes.GrandLord Raphael Gauthier signaled Agathe Lambert, who assisted in slightly opening Hugo's mouth to enable him to pour the herbal medicine insi
Agathe Lambert was struck in a state of slight confusion and vibrantness. She quickly strode towards where Hugo Lambert had laid for over a week as his health deteriorated. The medical renowned doctors followed behind to witness what would unfold sooner.It wasn't a pretense that the medical experts had little or no hope of what the GrandLord could do differently. They engaged in indistinct communication amongst themselves while their faces were etched with doubts, disbelief, and slight confusion.Grand Lord Raphael Gauthier stood face to face before his stepbrother. He exhaled deeply with his eyes intentionally closed while he trailed his oil-soaked right finger on his chest towards his abdomen back to his chest and throat.Agathe Lambert instantly wondered what Raphael's right finger was doing on Hugo's chest. She somewhat feared that he might want to avenge what happened to his late mother. The medical personnel maintained their indistinct conversations with their heads and eye gou
She knew GrandLord Raphael Gauthier was quite an intentional human and wouldn't mouth those unexpected words if he didn't mean them. Nonetheless, she couldn't control how astonished she seemed.For a moment she gave up on GrandLord Raphael Gauthier ever believing her about Hugo Lambert or what he had to tell him. She believed the past ugly incident would cloud his judgment on believing her.“The more time we waste the less chance he has to survive the poison,” GrandLord Raphael Gauthier quickly spoke out.He promptly offered Agathe Lambert his right hand as an aid to lift herself off the ground. He went ahead and offered her a white handkerchief to wipe off her tears while she made efforts to stand.The driver had his mouth slightly opened at how he thought he'd soon head back to the mansion or the office. However, his boss had other plans for the day.“Why the sudden change of heart? I could swear you would have zoomed off without looking back,” Agathe Lambert hinted as her eyes popp
He tutted his lips even more in disagreement and displeasure with his lips curved in disbelief and contempt. He shook his head more often while anticipating what Agathe Lambert would say next.She wasn't making any single sense with her words about Hugo Lambert's poisoned state and his request to speak with him. Agathe Lambert temporarily went speechless while glancing at him and other gatekeepers who could grasp the building conversations.“Drop this trick to get me to heal him 'cause that's not happening. He caused the death of my mother. You wasted your time in making me come over,” GrandLord Raphael Gauthier blurted out while taking a step backward.He felt there were no more words left unsaid with his younger step-sister and got to head back to the mansion or, better still, see how Pierre was handling business in his absence.It was better than being at the wrong time at the wrongest time. Driving from the mansion on Agathe Lambert's request seemed like a waste of time.“Good day
“Several medical professionals have conducted several diagnoses, but he's none responsive to their treatments,” Agathe Lambert, after a few moments, uttered more words to establish clarity.She had anticipated to bark at her immediately when she uttered the last words or even an immediate response which he didn't. Hence, she had to delve back to words that would build stamina to whatever his thought organs were entertaining.GrandLord Raphael Gauthier intentionally kept mute and steadily set his sight on her believing she got more words unspilled. His eyebrows were raised more with his two hands placed across his waist while trying to make sense of where Agathe Lambert was driving.“Hugo?” he somewhat mouthed with his eyes blinking. “Poisoned?” His last words followed with a question. “By who?” GrandLord Raphael Gauthier promptly inquired with a somewhat calmer tone. “When?” he went further in striding towards the path of questions.Questions engrossed in inquiries which was all Grand
GrandLord Raphael Gauthier hastily mouthed with his eyebrows raised in building annoyance. He kept his sight steadily on Agathe Lambert striving to make meaning to her last statement. He knew she wasn't joking but needed a form of clarity in her speech.Agathe Lambert vividly remembered all that transpired between Grandlord Raphael Gauthier and Hugo and should be the last person to make such statements when the GrandLord is concerned.Agathe Lambert was somewhat confused about what to respond with as her gaze quickly dropped off. She reactively took two steps backward in perplexed thoughts. GrandLord Raphael Gauthier was swift enough to understand his younger step-sister's last action. He positioned his hand in an akimbo posture while still glaring at her.“I left my mansion for Hugo? That betrayer? You're kidding huh?” GrandLord Raphael Gauthier mouthed once more but his voice heightened this time.Still maintaining his body posture, he took one step forward in search of a response f