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The Legion Commander Strikes Back • Incoming Danger
Valerie began to feel sweaty where she stood at the balcony with Renee who was engaging her in different conversations."Are you okay?" Renee asked, noticing Valerie's restlessness."Yes...uh...no. I don't feel so good." Valerie responded in between gasps.Renee raised a brow but she didn't move, neither did she try to find a solution to Valerie's problem.Valerie soon began to feel dizzy."Is there a seat or something?" She asked. Renee looked around."No, there is none. Why do you ask? What is going on?" She asked in reply."I don't know. I don't really understand how I feel. I need to sit down, I feel dizzy." Valerie said. She crouched, placing her hands on her knees for support."Did you eat something before coming? You always skip your breakfast Valerie, I warned you about that so many times." Renee said. "Sure, I ate...I did eat." Valerie gasped.Renee rolled her eyes in a nonchalant manner."Here, let me take you in. I think you just need some rest." Renee said. She held Valer
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • State of Things
Renee stayed in her room, not wanting to look suspicious after what she had done. She hoped Jason had received what she sent to him and everything was going according to plan.After a few minutes of staying in her bedroom, she decided to step out a bit to join the event and also to access the state of things.When she descended the stairs, some of the guests surrounded her."Oh my goodness, Renee. I love your dress. Why have you been hiding it?" Someone asked."Yeah, exactly. Where the hell have you been? It is your engagement party." Another girl said."I mean, who shies away from her own engagement party. You wanted us to be here and here we are, right on time, but you have just chosen to remain upstairs. I even met with Jason earlier, he could not give a tangible response to your whereabouts. I was beginning to think something was wrong." The first girl said and Renee almost rolled her eyes. Why wouldn't they mind their own business?"Jason and I are fine. You said you had a conve
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • The Footage
Renee could not believe what was going on, she blinked a lot of times trying to confirm if her eyes were deceiving her, But she kept seeing the same thing. That was not what she had planned. How had Ethan ended up in the bedroom with Valerie? She immediately stood up and made for the door, as she opened it, she bumped into Jason who was just about to come in."Hey." She said nervously, standing at the door to prevent Jason from entering inside. She couldn't let him see the footage. Good thing he didn't even try to come in."Hey, I was just about to come call you but I can see you are already on your way out. I told you yesterday to not be nervous right? I am in this with you, let's go." Jason said with a smile."Oh....um yeah. I was just about to come down,but could you give me a moment, I think I want to pick up something." Renee said.Jason raised a brow at her, he was about to ask her another question, but then he changed his mind."Okay, sure. I would wait for you downstairs. Do
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • The Video Goes Round
Valerie and Ethan were sleeping together in a very intimate position as they were both drunk. Jason felt both disgusted and angry."Ethan!" He growled."Jason, let them be." Desmond said, pulling Jason out. Ethan was still the legion commander so he didn't want Jason to act rash."Damn him. You are doing this to save his name and reputation as the legion commander, you have to show the world the kind of person he is. How dare he try to ruin my engagement party?" Jason fumed. "Calm down Jason. Go to your room, you are not in the right state of mind. Renee, you too. Let's leave." Desmond replied.They all returned to the event leaving the sleeping duo in the room. Everywhere was disorganized when they went back as everyone wanted to talk about it and some wanted to gossip."We are sorry about the temporary interruption. Everything has been fixed and is back to normal. Can we go back to the main reason we are all here today?" Desmond asked as soon as he got there.He was able to get the
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • Ethan's Wrath
Ethan furiously drove away from the house. He stopped at a quiet spot where he brought out his phone and began to watch the videos online. It had been posted by an anonymous account which had just been created few hours ago. Ethan called Keith. Keith picked up the phone almost immediately."Hello, sir." He said, over the phone."Keith, I have just been involved in a scandal." Ethan started."The one at a sterlings engagement party?" Keith asked."Actually, yeah." Ethan responded."It is all over the internet. What would you like me to do?" Keith asked."There is someone triggering the whole thing. First of all, Valerie and I were drugged, we had no idea how this happened, and now the video is online, it was posted by a newly created account. Don't you think someone is trying to play tricks on us?"' Ethan asked."Yeah, that is right. It sounds like a fool proofed plan which is already going as planned." Keith added."Exactly, which is why I need you to find out everyone involved in thi
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • Leader Of Men
Renee had just returned home from the mall, she walked into the house and Therese stared suspiciously at her."You do not look like someone whose engagement party was disrupted yesterday." Therese said.Renee rolled her eyes."Mother, am I supposed to keep crying over a split milk?" She scoffed."I know you did that Renee. Valerie might be rebellious but she has never had it in mind to hurt anyone." Therese said."Now is the time to take sides huh? Mother, cut the crap. You saw what happened, everyone did. Valerie ruined my engagement party and that is it. Pushing blames to me or taking her side is not going to change that." Renee responded rudely."That was a very wrong thing to do, Renee and I would never support you on that." Therese stated and Renee laughed."Mother as you can see, I am exhausted from standing for a long time trying to get what I want from the mall. I want to be left alone now. Valerie ruined my engagement party and that is final. I do not care what you think. Th
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • Who's To Blame For The Marriage Failure?
Valerie had been looking for Ethan for hours after he had left. She suspected he had gone out to do something related to the scandal. She had to go find Natasha after she couldn't find Ethan. Natasha had been very reluctant to tell Valerie of Ethan's whereabouts due to the fact that Ethan had given her a Stern warning not to. But after series of convincing by Valerie, Natasha finally gave in and took Valerie to the military training ground. "What plan do you have in mind about her? She tried to hurt you so whatever you say is what stands." Ethan said with a smirk.Valerie stared at Renee. Renee had a pleading look on her face."Valerie, I didn't mean to. I wasn't thinking at that point. I know you are a nice person and you won't let anything happen to me." Renee said. Valerie only chuckled and turned back to look at Ethan."Renee should go ahead with her wedding plans, don't upload the video." Valerie announced and everyone including Renee looked surprised."Why should she go ahead
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • For A Penny
"Jason, hold on." Renee said and Jason halted. He turned to look at her with a disturbed look on his face."What? Is there a problem?" He asked."Why did you just leave? I was talking about something." Renee replied."Well, I heard you. Did you ask for my opinion? You only said what you wanted." Jason retorted."Your opinion? Jason we are literally engaged, what other opinion do I need to get? Aren't we supposed to be planning our wedding?" Renee asked, a little surprised by Jason's sudden anger."Well that is a you problem." He replied."Jason, what is wrong with you? I really can't believe we are having this argument today. Are you not okay with the date? We can change it." Renee said, sounding a little desperate.Jason scoffed."You will do whatever it is you want, Renee. I really don't care what you want to do. You can even hold the wedding ceremony without me, I still don't mind." He said.Renee walked forward and held his hands. Jason only stared at her hands and back to her fac
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• The Legion Family
The laughter of children running around in the backyard hung in the air. Valarie was behind the grill, roasting the chicken. Stacey walked into the yard, holding a toddler in her hands as well as her husband beside them. Immediately the two women saw each other, they started to smile. “Oh my gosh Stacey, I didn’t think you could make it,” Valerie said after pulling away from their hug. “Is this your son?” She nodded in response, “He’s about the same age as Emilio and Emilia. Speaking of which, where are they anyway?” She asked. “Oh just over there,” Valerie replied, pointing in the direction. It had been two years now since she had brought these wonderful fraternal twins to the world, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. She would never have believed life could be so refreshing after all the hardship that she and Ethan had endured in the past. Strong arms wrapped around her waist and lifted her off the ground. “Oh my goodness, Ethan,” she called out playfully. “When w
• Little Bundle Of Joys
Several months laterValerie was standing by the balcony, overlooking the city. The past few months have been nothing but perfect and she couldn’t help but wonder if she was dreaming. Even if she was, she would rather not wake up from it because this was a blissful dream. The sound of footsteps coming from behind her met her ears, she turned around to face Ethan. “I knew I’d find you here,” he said affectionately, wrapping his hands around her waist as he rested his chin against her shoulders.She melted into his frame, a warm smile spreading on her face. “Yes, the view from here is quite lovely.”Ever since Ethan had reclaimed the Vanguard manor, he moved in with Valerie. She loved the change of environment so much. The Sterling manor was sold because after Clifford lost the presidential elections, he was neck deep in debt and had to pay. His sponsors had ruthlessly abandoned him like he was vermin. Leaving him stranded and bankrupt.. Valerie was not even at the slightest intereste
• Congratulations
The wedding bells chimed as Valerie got down from her car, the important people in Armoria were here to witness the union of the legion commander and his wife. Her dress was a body holding white silver tube gown which embodied the contours of her waist. It was embellished with pearls and attached to the bottom were gatherers which she was helped with while moving. People began to turn but her eyes ignored all of them, locking on to Ethan's who was at the end of the road, hands folded in front of him as he was in his charcoal gray suit. By now she was already a few more weeks in, but the baby bump wasn't too visible yet. All heads turned to face her and people began to whisper, she was just one of the most expensive designer brands in the country. Something many brides could only dream of wearing. Her mother Therese, who was also on the verge of shedding tears, walked her down the aisle, handing her over to Ethan. They locked hands, turning to face the priest that would join them
• Nearing The End
The Vanguard's were all gathered around the living room with panic strikes expression on their faces. Martha looked like she had just seen a ghost. Larry descended from the staircase with a stoic expression on his face, briefcase in hand. “Just where do you think you're going?” Desmond's voice boomed.“I'm leaving this place before Ethan comes back here to throw you guys out on the streets and disgrace you in the neighborhood, I don't want to be a part of it.”A gasp escaped from his parents lips. “Larry, how could you say such a thing!” Martha scolded him. “Ethan can't do that! He can't! I've called the lawyers already, everything is under control.” Larry scoffed, shaking his head slowly. “You guys don't realize it, don't you? You stole from him, you took what rightfully belongs to him and his father, this house, this manor, it belonged to my uncle! Not you, nothing you do will change that!” He tightened his grip on the bag and walked away, sparing no second glance. Tears prick
• A Little Secret
At the funeral, Therese was standing in front of Renée’s coffin, trying her heart out when Valerie rolled her wheelchair towards her mother. “Mom,” she called. Therese froze. Could her ears be deceiving her? It couldn't be. She immediately turned around and saw that it was her daughter. “Valerie, you're back,” he replied, joyful tears filling her eyes as she crouched down to hug her daughter. Renée was being buried in the family manor. Guests from all over had begun to arrive and Clifford was too busy trying to network and interact to actually even notice that his second daughter had returned. “I wish she and I hadn't fought. Then she wouldn't have come back to Armoria, none of this would have happened.”Therese grabbed her daughter's face and rubbed it. “Don't say that. It is not your fault, Clifford is the one to blame. He's the one that pushed her into this predicament.”Valerie scoffed. “Why am I not surprised?”“Honey, I think there's something you need to know. Your father a
• The One Allowed To Cheat Death
“My baby, how is my baby?” Valerie asked desperately. “We ran all the scans and your baby miraculously survived. The angle at which you were shot didn't have any contact with your uterus or developing baby whatsoever. And thankfully you were shot from a distance so the bullet didn't do much damage, a little bit of rest and healing and you'll be alright. The only issue is the amount of blood you lost, so will be placing you on some supplements and as well as giving you some dietary suggestions.”Hearing this news from the doctor felt like the light at the end of the tunnel. At least she could finally smile about something. “I just wish Ethan was here and then my family would be complete,” he whispered. Lucy backed away from her. “It's going to be okay.”The lieutenants had no idea that Ethan was still alive, because Natasha hadn't communicated it to them yet. “When can I be discharged and go home?” Valerie asked. “Right now I can see that you're safe for travel so you can go today
• A Small Click
“Natasha has made all the necessary arrangements, you can return back to Armoria with ease,” Ethan said, walking towards the door. “What about you?” Darren asked. “I know where Cyrus and his men are, I need to go there and finish them off before they leave Chelmen.”“Wasn't it solo missions like this that even led you to this predicament? Now you have survived, you might not be so lucky next time Ethan.” He paused, placing an arm on Darren's shoulders. “This time, I will be.”Darren watched as Ethan exited the house. He stood by the street at the designated spot and then a black car pulled over and an elderly looking man came out of the car. “You must be Ethan Vanguard,” the man greeted in a thick accent. “Everything you need is in the trunk, and here are the car keys. Please return the car, the last people to use they didn't,” he said, voice dripping with sarcasm. Ethan smirked. “Best believe I will, but it may have some blood stains.” The man's eyes widened upon hearing what E
• More Tears
Skyler jumped out of the car, “hey what are you doing to my mum!” She cried, running towards him. Irene was right behind her while Raul also got down and followed suit. Elizabeth raised her teary eyes to face her daughter who quickly pulled her up from the floor and hugged her. Skyler could see Desmond's driver holding a bag, presumably her mother's bag. Then he stepped out of the gate and then tossed the bag on the floor. This gesture angered Skyler so she lunged forward, managing to give the driver a good slap before Irene held her back.“How dare you bring your filthy selves to our house and try to harass my mother!?”Desmond smirked. “I can see that you haven't changed one bit, you still talk too much. This house belongs to me since your brother is dead now.”His words felt like a physical blow to Skyler. “Don't you dare ever say something like that again, Ethan isn't dead!”“Oh but he is, haven't you seen the news?”Irene walked forward. “Even if Ethan is dead, what makes you
• Ethan Remembers
Valerie was on a stretcher and right beside her was Antonio. They were both bleeding out and were rushed to the emergency unit. Just outside the hospital was Melissa, along with Jax, Kieth and Lucy. After Antoni had been shot, his men surrendered, and the police came and cleared the crime scene, making multiple arrests as well as ransacking Antonio’s mansion, an opportunity the local FBI had been dying to get. The three lieutenants were spared from the arrest because the chief of police, who despite recognising what they did as illegal, was happy that they had helped bust Antonio. Now with the overwhelming amount of evidence they had against him, there was no way he could escape jail time. In the emergency room, the nurses huddled around each of the victims. Antonio's wound was to his upper back but the bullet went through and came out of his chest. While Valerie was in the stomach. “We’re losing him, we’re losing him!” The doctor screamed as the life support machine beeped loudly.
