AT THE SPRING VILLA.Kimberly was wheeled inside by a maid. Her brother also accompanied them. "Do you think linking up with Uncle is the right thing?" he asked her lowly. "No, this is just to set things straight and for protection, I am working with RAD, and I will bring down that bitch Hailey with his help," Kimberly replied. She was still weak, and her head was bandaged. "Uncle Jordan," she exclaimed happily as she saw him. "I am so happy to see you," she said, hugging him. "You made the right decisions coming here; your father has always wanted it, but you never heeded his heart's desires," he replied. "I am sorry; I regret it all now that he’s dead," Kimberly sobbed. "It’s okay; there is still a lot you can do in his memorial, like assist me with all you know so you can bring his killer down to book," he replied."Yes, Uncle Jordan," she replied, and he wheeled her in. "When will your husband be here?" "I don’t know; we had a little misunderstanding before
AT THE MEETING. The whole hall was dark, and everyone was dressed in black and masked. Brandon was seated in the middle of the five, and their meeting was about to commence. The five were distinguished by their different masks. Brandon was with the monkey mask, followed by the man with the owl, lion, bull, and, at the extreme end, a lone tiger."We have mourned one of us who left the only way any member could leave, and today a new one has taken his place," the owl announced. "Cheers to welcoming him," he said, raising his glass to the air. They all poured their wine down their throats, aside from Brandon, who was still new to the system. "Go ahead, what do we have today?" The masked man uttered and returned to his seat. "An old missing setter had returned to the sea; his seat has been bidden for in his absence; what do we do?" The question was directed to the five. The four of them, aside from Brandon, discussed by whispering some words into each other’s ears. "We wil
AT THE MANSION."That’s true; you’ve met him.""How did it go?" Esmeralda replied. "Great, back to my question; don’t ignore it," Brandon remarked. "Yes, I kept it from you, and that’s what made it successful; I was just repaying a favor," Esmeralda replied calmly. "Can I still trust you, Esmeralda?""Your choice, Brandon; I don’t want you to trust me or not trust me; do what you want," Esmeralda replied bluntly. "Why are you so difficult? How much does your loyalty cost? I will pay for it!" Brandon arced. "If it costs money, I will be the richest woman in the world, Brandon," she responded."Hmmm, ah I can't deal," Brandon sighed. He roughened his hair with his hands and rumbled in his thoughts. Esmeralda was beyond words, and he still needed her. "I really don't know what to do with you," he sighed."Fine, I will let you go ahead with your plans with Vanessa, but on one condition," Brandon uttered. "Whatever it is, be sure I will only accept it if it’s favorable to me,"
AT THE GLASS HOUSE. Grandma Pillar and the whole member of the family were thrown into a state of confusion and anxiety. The news about Don Soriano’s appearance had gone viral, and the rumors about his death were re-awakened.“Why is everyone anxious? If it turns out that he’s still alive, then it's a good thing; we never publicly announced his death, though,” Andallio uttered.“And you, Herveaux, you should snap out of this moody rage you’ve placed yourself in since Gwendolyn died; her husband is back, and I don’t think he would like to see you mourning her on his behalf,” Andalio added.“If I were not used to your absolute foolishness, I would have punched you in the face. Has it been confirmed that he’s the one? If he is the one, then why hasn’t he shown up?” Herveaux asked angrily.“Enough !" "The both of you should just shut up!” Grandma Pillar voiced“I expected that one of you would have dogged out something valid, whether he’s truly my son or not!” she yelled. “Out of you
AT THE MANSION."Where are you off to so early?" Marcellus asked Brandon. He was dusted up and ready to go out. "I am going to see my in-laws; don’t you think it’s the best thing to do?" Brandon replied. "I think so, but when did you come up with all these?""Not me, it’s Esmeralda. She’s intelligent, isn’t she?" Brandon asked. "Yes, but don’t forget that she is also very dangerous," Marcellus replied. "I can deal with that; do you think I don’t know everything? I know all she’s doing, and I know she’s a little desperate too, but she’s a perfect match for me," Brandon replied. He picked up his tie and knotted it perfectly."What about Vanessa? At least show up there and say something; she must be hurting; I have felt that way before," Marcellus advised. "I have felt that way too with Aliana, and even worse, I wish nothing ever happened with Vanessa; I didn’t mean to hurt her.""I will check up on her this morning, I will ask if she’d want the bargain with Fidelin, Madrigal, o
AT THE RESORT."Brandon is proving smarter than I expected; he’s held Vanessa down for so long, and just when I wanted to go attack him, I heard he moved out already," Torillio said angrily to Santiago. "Easy, boss, we can still get him, but it will be hard; even you will have to protect him according to the rules of the family," Santiago replied. "Arrrh!" he grunted. "You’re right, then we will do exactly what we did with President Chavez; I think it’s time to meet an old friend," Torillio replied. "I think it's still too soon; how about we take down his powers first?" Santiago advised. "He has nothing but the protection of the family as a member of the five," he responded."You’ve forgotten Esmeralda; with her on his side, he is untouchable until Brandon himself decides to step down," Santiago objected. "Have you found the girl?""Yes, she wanted to reach out to Brandon but I breached it all, and swapped the picture with something else that would be of interest to him
AT THE CEMETARY.Olvido was up on his feet’s with the aid of the crochets. He threw them away at his mother’s state. "Why did you have to let your guard down because of me?" he lamented."You allowed them to kill you and go Scott free; you did it all because of your irresponsible son," Olvido cried. "I swear it to you, mother, at your grave, I will avenge your death; this will not go just like that; everyone who refused to help you will pay, and the ones who killed you would also have to die!" he yelled. "Son," Don Soriano called him lowly. "You coward, what are you doing here? Are you stalking me?" Olvido cussed. He staggered wearingly to get up on his feet. "Wait, let me help you," Don Soriano offered. He took the crutches from the floor and handed them over to Olvido. "I don’t need your help; where were you when she needed you? Where were you? You were never there!" Olvido yelled. "Yes, that’s why I have returned, Olvido, to change everything and to help you and your
AT THE COMPANY“What’s your plan with Vanessa, ma’am? I think it’s getting too dangerous; you didn’t need to involve her,” Sylvester asked Esmerlada. “She’s the only one I can think of using against Torillio,” Esmeralda replied. “Don’t you think she will soon find out you’re using her?”"Yes, she will, but she will get what she wants,” Esmeralda responded coldly. “You think she’ll get Brandon?” Slyvester questioned him worriedly. “Yes, men don’t love you for who you are; I know none of them truly loves me; they all love the power and respect that comes with having Esmerlada; that’s the bitter truth I learned about life,” she replied.“Even you, Sylvester, are only here because of one thing or another; if it’s no longer there, you might just betray me; I trust only myself,” Esmeralda replied. She applied more gloss to her lips. “I won’t betray you, ma’am; you can trust me, but I think Brandon truly loves you,” he replied. “Enough of them; I have something else to work on. I hid
THREE YEARS LATER. Brandon brushed his long golden hair to one side as he carried a little girl with curled blonde hair in his arm as a young, tall boy stood next to him. "Mummy," the little girl said, forcing herself down into his strong arms to greet a woman who seemed to have attracted her attention. "Vanessa, we missed you." Brandon hugged and kissed her. "It was just three days; stop acting like I spent the whole year away, and it was fun—sure, you don't want us to come together with you?" she asked, leaning on his strong arms. "Take care of the kids; I need to go now." Brandon planted a kiss on her head. "Keep the family safe till Daddy returns!" he said, roughening the young boy’s hair. "Please be safe; we’ll be waiting for you at home." Vanessa kissed him, and he smacked her ass. "Stop—the children are here!" Brandon entered the garage at the back of the building. Dragging out a black power bike parked at the edge of the wall, he covered the helmet and start
BRANDON. "When we get to the glass house, go back to Manila and make sure none of our men are left behind; this is my home; I’ll be fine," Brandon said to the pilot. "No, boss, I’ll protect you with my life; Estrellia, Madrigal, and Nathalie are there; I can vouch they’ll protect Vanessa and our men," he responded baravely. "Then stop here; I want to go in unnoticed," Brandon commanded. He told the pilot the signal to give if he needed him to return for him. I discovered something strange and haven’t confirmed it, but right now you’re the only one I can trust. I am on my way from death to life, whatever comes up. At least one of us deserves to know the truth. Meet me at the glass house. The truth lies there. Brandon read the text. Olvido sent him the second time. He tried opening the gates, but no one was there, and he got in by himself, which was strange. The lounge room was also opened. He got in quietly when he noticed some movements. "Where are you, Olvido?" He
MADRIGAL. "How do I find her easily without getting spotted? Madrigal brooded, sreching, with his eyes all over the place as he hid behind a door. Leaving the room where Brandon was fighting with Frederick and Torillio was hard, but he knew he would be fine without him.A masked man snooping around for any intruder stepped into Madrigal’s trap. He zapped his neck from behind and slid him behind the door with him. "Sorry man—I need your uniform and this shady mask.""Vanessa!" "Vanessa!! Vaa—" "What are you doing here?" He alarmed, running to meet injured Brandon, forcefully dragging himself as he continued fending off RAD and Torillio’s men. "We walked into a trap; Fredrick is not RAD; Torillio was also fooled, and he’s fighting. I called our men; they’ll be arriving a bit late; they blew up my airline." Brandon’s breathing was over his chest. His leg was bleeding, and he tied it with a piece of cloth.Madrigal felt so much pity for him. He had gone through hell, and now w
ANDALLIO. “You’re uselss, you’re fat and dumb”“You can’t even lift yourself and you think I need your help?” “You’re a failure! You failed at everything,” “Get out of my head!” Andallio wailed smashing the glass of liquor in his hand against the telivison screen in his room. He walked down to the swimming pool at the lass house. “It is over, I won, they’ll kill theirseleevs and destroy it all—and me Andallio Ramirez will become the owner of it all,” He mused with a smile and leaped inside the pool. The perfecet plan crossed his mind after his call to Brandon. Torillio and Arturo would become a menace to him in the future if he helped them get what they wanted form Brandon. Fredrick was also he sore he was planning to remove at all cost. When he was calm form the drugs he gave him, Andallio made him an irresistible offer. The revenge he has always wanted to have on Brandon for dragging the face of the Silverrio’s in the mud and running his family. Fredrick’s ego
BRANDONThe call with RAD seemed so unreal and strange. Brandon needed more answers. "How did she end up with him?" He asked his team to work hard to track down the number. They were back at the mansion, but he didn't stay."Where is Esmeralda?" Is she in the mansion?" he asked Natahlie. "Yes boss, I guess they’re packing, but they haven’t left.He raced up to his room to get the original documents from his safe. "Do you think she’ll talk if we give her?" Madrigal asked him closely, knowing how important it was to his plans. "My child, I need to confirm if it’s true; I can save Vanessa, but if he’s really pregnant, the babay might die; you know RAD, he’s brutal; I’ll do anything to save my child," Brandon responded, picking it up and closing the safe. "Esmeralda, come; we should have a word before you leave; your mother can leave," Brandon roared. Esmerald didn’t respond; she kept rolling her travel bag behind Hailey. "Look at this—you want it right?" Brandon wiggled the
BRANDON. "Did you meet him?" Brandon rused out ot meet Brandon who was dresched and walking slowly in the rain. "Yeah, and I told him to watch out for me. I'll hit him with every inch of my strength," he holererd lifitntg his heart in his voice. "I won’t let Lamar’s death slide, they knew he was coming for me, they killed him right before me and I couldn’t do a thing," Brandon packed his hair with his hands and faced up to the rain. "Your days are numbered, he viled, taking the lead inside the PROVOCATOR;s night club. He returned ot the VVIP spot with Madrigal. " Zino—call him up, to meet me here, I’ll pay whatever ti cost to bring him out of whatever hole he’s stuck in," Brandon graved his voice sild with anger and an itch for revenege. "I have given the orders boss, you should change your dress and take a rest," Madrigal uttered inconveneitnly. Brandon’s rage has never been this great. He went out of hi reach to forcefully meet with RAD even though they stope
ANDALLIO. "Ouch—" Andallio exclaimed, playfully squezzing his face in mess. He rewatched Lamar’s death clip again and again with no remose but a broad, domineering smile on his face. " This is what will happen to anyone who goes against me, I can’t wait to see Fredricks’ reaction when he watches this—" he chocked, laughing. Where's the tape?" he asked worriedly and the gave it to him. Lamar was so close to handling it over o him and he ad ot take aderastic step to get him out. " Pople will do anything for money, do you believe that my last minute genius plan wanst a oart of my plan?" he asked his men beaming with pride. " You’re an ultra genius boss; Lamar outsmarted us, he didn’t had over the evidence o Bardon at his house but insisted on a meet, if Brandon had come ealier we would have sabotaged all your plans," one of his men responded telling him the truth he loved to hear. "Yes, I save you all again; your head would have been off your body if it went bad,"
TORILLIO. The thunder struck strongly; the cloud was darkened, and it rained heavily. Torillio lurked on the balcony on top of his house looking at the other houses in the street and the lightened up neighborhood. " I used to enjoy these," he whispered, puffing out smoke. "That phone, I found with Anton, Olvido's right-hand man, the one I almost got framed for him murder, linked with RAD, the phone repairer was found dead and the phone is missing, you caused it, I couldn't monitor him" "Arturo—you made a stupid mistake. Do I have to do everything for you?" he asked him insignificantly. Arturo was drenched, sitting in the rain. "Sorry about that. It's all gone now. Whatever happened with RAD and Anton, I think you should let it go; The girl is safe, and with me, did you take care of Olvido?" he asked him, rolling up another stunk of weed. He looked up to see Arturo, as he didn’t give a response to the question he asked him. "Cat caught your tongues, old friend? Do you rem
BRANDON.Brandon stuck his hand out in traffic. It was raining under the cloudless, serene sky. " It looks so peaceful—the kind of life I cherish is near, I can feel it," he said to Madrigal, sitting next to him in the driver's seat. "Yes Brandon—about that man, Lamar, don’t you think he’s dangerous? I didn't want you to see him," Madrigal streched adjusting his seat to fit his back, as the lane they were on wasn't moving.Lamar had met them at home earlier, before they set out. He claimed to he came there to deliver some packages to Hailey but she wasn't home. He then went ahead to ask Brandon’s men that he seeked audience with the boss." I don't think he is—and he looks familiar I just can’t fugure it out," Brandon responded as he gleaned over the car’s window. " Jordan, don’t you think he’s hdidng something? He just menstioned only Hailey—I know she’s connected to RAD but do you think he would send that much men just to defend her?" Brandon questioned him. The thouts