“I need to talk to you, brother,” said Carson in a low tone as he gazed at Carter, who was sitting on the corner while waiting for the trial to start.“Sit here.” Carter tapped the vacant chair behind him, yet Carson shook his head.“The other courtroom is empty. I will appreciate it if you will follow me there,” Carson replied as he looked at the lawyers, as well as the other visitors in the room. “I won’t hold you for too long. Don’t worry.”Carson’s tone was polite, yet Carter could hear the subtle anger in it. Unlike him, Carson can’t hide his emotions, although he is impressed at how his brother is trying his best right now.“I will be right back,” announced Carter to his lawyers as he stood up and followed Carson to the other courtroom.As soon as Carson locked the door, he immediately held Carter’s collar and slammed him to the nearest wall. His calmness was now gone as it was changed into anger, pain, and betrayal at the same time.“You know who she is to me,” Carson muttered,
A few days after the court sentenced Carter to lifetime imprisonment, the news quickly circulated in various broadcasting channels. It was also a trending topic on social media sites, making everyone shocked.Penelope, upon knowing Carter’s evil deeds, decides to cancel the engagement and break up with Carter via an announcement on the news by one of the Hellion family’s representatives. On the other hand, the people showed pity for Dollie with their heartfelt comments.Taking advantage of the situation, Cielo decided for the Medivien family to visit Dollie’s grave and encourage everyone to be with them, which could also increase their popularity.‘Ugh. Why do I even need to be here? I could just have created an alibi not to attend this shit,’ Ava thought as she rolled her eyes.“Behave, Ava,” Ethan reprimanded upon seeing what his sister did. “Everyone is watching, and there are cameras everywhere. Don’t do something that can make Dad angry at you again.”“Tch. Fine,” Ava sneered, bu
After the recent chaos, Damian returned to work at the Ferremento Corporation. As he entered the lobby, the buzz of people chattering suddenly filled the air. The employees formed into small groups as they cast glances in his direction.“It must be painful to know that it was Carter who betrayed him. How pitiful.”“But he has a heart of stone at the same time. How could he sleep at night, knowing he is the one who imprisoned his own cousin?”“It was a brave move, but honestly… They are still family, right? They should be covering up for each other.”Upon hearing the last statement, Damian stopped walking and gave the young female employee an intimidating stare, causing them to stop talking and bow their heads instead.“We’re sorry, Sir Damian,” all of them said in chorus.Damian didn’t answer as he continued walking. He held his head high as he went to the office, knowing that despite the recent events, he still managed to stabilize the company. With the help of his team, he had succ
“Young master,” James, whom Damian called, answered on the other line. “Young master Carson is still doing his old routine; working in his office the whole day and going home afterward.”“How certain are you?” Damian asked.James’ brows furrowed, but he still answered in a polite tone, “I’m always monitoring him, young master. I didn’t even let him out of my sight.”“I know, but something might have happened that slipped your notice,” Damian said, his tone low and serious. “The Ferremento Corporation is in chaos right now, and I’m sure Carson is involved with it. I need you to think carefully.”James obliged. The tip of his brows pressed harder on each other upon recalling the surveillance, and his lips widened as he remembered something.“There was one incident. A few days ago, Miss Ava Medivien bumped into me and caused a commotion. For a moment, I lost sight of young master Carson’s office,” confessed James. “But it was only for a few seconds.”“And that is the only amount of time t
“Carson,” Damian called as his eyes darkened in anger. “It is you, isn’t it?”“If you are asking about the new CEO of this company, yes. It’s me,” Carson answered, smirking, as he placed the documents he brought to the table. “Why? Are you surprised that a person who was once a happy-go-lucky like me would be chosen to replace you?”“Why would I be surprised if you planned everything for this to happen?” Damian shot back, the annoyance evident in his tone. “Seeing you in front of me now just strengthens my hunch. It was you who messed up with the data. How could you?”Carson’s smirk widened. He didn’t answer. Instead, he stood proudly in the middle with his arms folded.“I’m not here because of the shitty things you accuse me of, but because I have given the board of directors a proposal strategy that you can’t provide.” Carson slid the document in front of Damian. “Here. Look at this.”Damian didn’t move at first, but a few seconds later, he took the folder and looked at its contents
Realizing that Damian needs him right now, Veron took his phone and called a number. It was someone he thought he would never talk with again.“Veron,” Charlie Wiles, the CEO of the Legion Mercenaries, called. “It has been a long time, huh? What do you need this time?”“I have to ask you for a favor,” Veron replied.“A favor?” Charlie raised an eyebrow. “If it is about our operations, I’m sorry, but I need to decline. You know that we can’t take clients in other countries other than Colossia, right?”“I know that. You are not taking me as a dumb person, aren’t you?” Veron shot back, his voice laced with irritation now. “I need someone I trust to do this task for me, and I’m willing to pay any amount you want for it.”“Any amount, huh? Talking to rich people is different.” Charlie chuckled on the other line, yet he became serious afterward. “But alright, deal. What is it that you want me to do?”“I want you to find Correl Ferremento’s location and kill him,” Veron commanded, his tone s
After Carter went out of the house unnoticed, that was the only time Carson could breathe properly. He didn’t even realize he was suppressing his breath because of fear.‘Is that really the brother I used to be with ever since I was a child?’ Carson thought, his heart racing, as he leaned into a tree. ‘We are family. Why would he threaten me like that? Is the company and the organization more important to him than me?’And upon asking himself that question, Carson got his answer. Carter wouldn’t mind killing everyone who would be a hindrance to his plans, and he is not an exemption.His gaze went to the house—Something he had because of Carter. Everything he had was him, not giving Carson any chance to carve out his own identity. He was only known for his surname, and for all his careless actions when he was in teenager days.The only thing he had that wasn’t connected with Carter was Dollie, whom he took for granted, and now his family; Ava, his wife, and Catela, their child.“Ava,”
“That bastard. He told you that even though you have a husband?” Carson asked, his teeth gritting.“Well, this is just an arranged marriage, and he knows it.” Ava shrugged. “To be honest, I would marry a man like him although he isn’t the richest, than stay with a puppet like you, who only knows how to follow someone else—”“Here,” Carson interjected, giving Ava the signed papers. “I will let you take Catela because I need to deal with something, but I will take her away from you once I'm done.”“Hah. As if I will let you do that.” Ava scoffed and rolled her eyes. “Thank you for this, Carson. Catela will benefit so much from this.”And as if Ava was waiting for this to happen, when she went again to their bedroom to take Catela, she already had her luggage with her and was talking to someone.“Yes, he already signed the divorce paper, and I’m all set…” Ava said, smiling from ear to ear. “Oh, your bodyguard is outside the house already? Alright. I will let him in.”Ignoring Carson, Ava