Three acclaimed policemen were assembled into the chief of office that very morning, approximately ten minutes before Raphael arrived at the police station parking garage.“Young Master. We're already here as instructed. What do we do next?” the inquisitive senior butler curiously inquired from him whilst switching his gaze from the wheels to Raphael instead.Raphael smirked in his heart. Benoit is becoming quite predictable that he could deduce he was about to ask that question and he didn't disappoint either.He somewhat reminded him of how his late father was before he developed a stone heart against his late wife and him. To the extent of disinheriting him and expelling them from Lambert's family. Why did he? Because he believed his wife cheated on him. His late father didn't consider the possibility that it could all be a setup.“Benoit. We wait,” Raphael responded and fixed his gaze on his right wing.He could grasp how Benoit was confusingly staring at him from his left-hand wi
The three sergeants seemed rather perplexed as to why the Chief of Police was pushing the points further to a written acknowledgment. They thought it was merely an inquiry but it's more like an investigation. The dummy heads didn't realize that's what it has been all this while.The lady has been calm for the longest time. The only time she parted her lips was the time the sergeant exchanged greetings with her. It was about time she began the aim of her coming to Mayhem police station that fateful morning.“Sergeants just like your superior has stated. These are legal files with spaces to write down your aforementioned words of not knowing Mr Laurent or ever being to Stamford Luxury and Suites for the past three weeks,” she re-emphasized and placed the document in front of them.It becomes quite clear even though they haven't fully grasped the real intentions of the chief of police and the woman who they believed is a legal personnel; a lawyer. If she's not into the law profession. Ho
They muttered scaredly in their hearts, their chests almost pounding to their mouths. Eyes all widened as Raphael repeatedly played the video with evidence of their faces and actions against him.Raphael, the woman, and The Chief of Police folded their arms and maintained a gaze at them. They didn't utter a single word but needed them to indict themselves the more.The copmen whilst struck in shock were swiftly thinking of how to navigate through the challenge they've found themselves. It's either they deal with it now or face the consequences which they wouldn't want to.“Sir-sir…. Sir-Sir. He was guilty…”“He-he… he stole some cool cash from a guest in the hotel,”“We-we… we-we had to arrest him before he did more harm,” the three sergeants defended their actions thus far. They stammered recklessly that nothing truthful was received from any of their words. None at all!Raphael smirked deeply, the gorgeous woman sneered and tutted her lips in disappointment. The chief of police shoo
“Sir… Sir. The guest is finally lodged,” a tender voice gently voiced from the other end of the call.Raphael responded with; “Alright. Keep me apprised of any further development,” his voice sounded distinctive.“Surely. Will do Sir,” the receptionist found it needful to assure before Raphael ended the call.Could be wondering why the receptionist of Stamford Luxury and Suite had to inform Raphael of the lodge status of a particular guest. The answers ain't far-fetched.Raphael picked up his phone well placed on his mattress and dialed a line. He patiently waited as it kept ringing and within ten seconds it was picked.Raphael without further ado engaged in the call. “The ground is finally wet. How do we play?” he informed the subject that he called, backing it up with an intriguing question.“Alright. Would send two of my well-articulated sergeants to meet you up at your residence at once,” the chief of police informed him accordingly before ending the call.You'd vividly see that R
Room 401 door swung open after persistent orders from the two cop men. The guest inside knew he wouldn't stay up inside for so long without the two sergeants penetrating either way.The cop men stormed into the hotel room with a terrifying stare blazing from their eyes. Nothing at that moment was normal as the guest shivered in fear of the unknown.“Mr Darrel you're hereby under arrest for conniving with Mr and Mrs Emma Laurent in framing Mr. Raphael for stealing $10,000 which you convinced everyone to believe was real,” the first sergeant at his right-hand side quickly mouthed after stating his offense.“You have every right to remain quiet as anything you say could be used against you in a court of law,” the second cop man recited the arrest protocol for him before winking at his colleague who proceeded to stretch his two palms backward in an attempt to handcuff his hands.Mr. Darrell could be presumed to have been fought by fate that he hadn't had any conversation with Mr Laurent s
Darrel kept screaming for help. The guests and staff shook their heads in disgust at the shit he's been spilling out.They have never experienced such a thing before, especially in a hotel space where a guest would shamelessly connive with a general manager to set up a staff for whatever reasons best known to them. But such is occurring right now.“Damn, shameless! He deserves no mercy of any kind!”“You're so wicked, how could you have done that to an innocent man?!” The guests kept mouthing those words in anger. There was no atom of pity for him rather they detested him the more and hoped he would get what he deserved.Raphael got engulfed in anger as the humiliation scenes flashed before his eyes when Mr. Darrell pushed him off from holding the grip of Andre and Marcel even when he knew quite alright that the person in question is “Innocent” It didn't make any damn sense to him that humans could go that far to achieve their selfish goals.The thought of having to pass through such
“You took me as a brother and trusted me but I betrayed you without second thoughts. Please I won't pull off such stunts again,” Marcel joined in the ongoing begging contest. But Raphael's was filled with scoff. Just staring at Marcel like he's a moron.The neighborhood without being told witnessed firsthand what was ongoing and knew Marcel and Andre had done something indicting them to be arrested and all they could do was beg. They were guilty.Raphael shook his head after hearing them divulge their utmost desires. None of their words meant anything to him because they didn't have mercy on him when he was painfully asking them how much they were paid to betray and plot against him. They didn't listen or did they?“I wouldn't show you mercy until you learn a life lesson never to scheme against an innocent being especially the one that accepted you as a brother and friend,” Raphael sneered at them.“Do shove them into the backseat,” Raphael instructed the cop men as he sighed in disgu
Emma Moreau broke down in tears as she saw herself handcuffed in front of her daughter and younger sister. It was done to her that fate has got more in stock for her.Laurent cried a million tears in his heart. Raphael got him in the weakest spot that escaping would be almost impossible. It wouldn't be wrong to opine that Raphael was his nightmare.Laurent stared at his household in profound shame and sneered in his heart. He never envisioned experiencing such a humiliation inflicted by the least person he would have ever imagined. Ironic!He never believed he'd be in a predicament where he wouldn't be able to offer assistance for his household. All he did was shake his head and wish it had all been a huge prank being played!When he got his wife involved in the scheme to tarnish their ex-son-in-inlaw's image and have him sacked and arrested to precipitate the divorce of his union with him. Who couldn't have thought that he would stand beside his wife; both handcuffed and disgraced?R
“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