Erica’s POVErica, seeing that there wasn't much she could do with her Mom’s arrest, seeing that the evidence labeled against her where humongous and the fact that even she was an accomplice, decided to go back to her father-in-law, maybe if she tried hard enough even though she hasn't borne or gotten pregnant yet, he might have a soft spot to help her Mom. The words Aidan said to her, cut deep right into her bones. But she didn't blame him but herself. She helped her Mother get him arrested, believing their lies and all, she beat herself up, because she deserved it, every single hate and loathing he wrath on her.She arrived at the estate quite late because her sister had left her stranded at the police station, and she couldn't get a cab on time. She got in hoping to shower, change out of her clothes, and see if Frederick Clayton was around so she could meet, before going to spend time with Eileen; the only warmth she has in the Clayton household. She walked up the stairs leading
Aidan's POVThe table was set for him like he instructed the chef to with his neat meals. The look on Madam Doris’s face while she was being interrogated about her shady dealings would last a lifetime. She can deny all she wants, but she's reached the end of the road and that fact alone brought warmth to Aidan. His table was set with some of his meals consisting of grilled steak and mashed potatoes with white wine. Aidan had been running on fumes for the past couple of days, having barely anything to eat except his mountains of coffee. He finally made the decision and told his chef to prepare something exquisite for him. “Sir Aidan?” “Yes, Mikay, how may I help you, do you want to join?” He asked without raising his head from the wine he poured into the glass flute. “No Sir,” He got close to him after he waved his hand for him to do so.“Sadie is on the phone for you Sir,” He paused, nervousness embedded in him.“Well, I don't have all day, Mikay” He banged the fork and knife he h
Where is she? Does she mean Rachel? He tried to wiggle her awake but she was already in deep sleep, tired and weary from all the pains she had endured.Aidan’s heart raced faster than a race car, shooting his blood pressure through the room. He raked his hand through his hair tousling it, he bit his lip, bitterness written all over him. “Can you make her say that again? She said something before slipping out!” He yelled out. “Sir, you need to calm down, she’s out and will be this way for quite some time,” Steven said politely as he placed his stethoscope on her, checking her pulse and doing his general examination.“Escort him to the other space, I need my space for proper examination to fully do my job” Sadie nodded and stretched out her hand to her boss but he shrugged it off and walked out of the bedroom himself.He went straight to the bar cart situated in the room, pulled out a bottle of Scotch, and poured himself a glass. He gulped it once and went right for a second one. He
Mallory’s pupils dilated, her brows raised in a snare, she couldn't believe her ears hearing that name come out of Jeremy’s mouth. Her heart rate began climbing up all over again as trepidation took over her. “So you do know who I'm talking about” He scoffed, seeing her sudden facial change in muscles.She averted her eyes abruptly, seeing the snare in his eyes. “It's funny how you guys lured my father into marrying that whore you call a sister…” He released the armchairs and paced about. “But what surprises me the most is how your stupid mother got my father to agree or even hide the fact that that thing you call a sister, had a child and was married before without him knowing”“Maybe you should ask your father that,” Mallory retorted subtly.He halted and placed his hand on his waist. “I see you still have a sharp mouth on you…” He drawled. “Maybe I should let him beat the smartness out of you” He waved his hand and the man sneered, making his way to her, to do his master’s biddin
“About the same thing that brought you here” He smiled and arched his mouth to the ice cream truck positioned not too far from them.She spun around to see and turned back to him. “And yet you're here, alone with your thoughts.” She moved closer and sat beside him on the park bench. “Did you even know when I came close?” “Yeah, my side vision is impeccable” He teased. They both let out a short-lived laugh.For a moment, they both went silent, taking in the scenery and letting the flower-filled aura envelop them. It was like Eileen knew exactly what he wanted and instead of pestering him with incessant questions, she just sat there with him, in silence. But it didn't last long as it was a short-lived moment.All of a sudden, a hand yanked Eileen from where she sat beside Aidan, startling the both of them. The milkshake she held in her hand spilled all over the white sweatshirt she had on, running down to her dark red baggy jeans.“What the hell!” She yelled as she was being pulled fo
After he had dropped Eileen off, Aidan decided to get down at a bar and just let loose since the day was coming to an end and he had ignored all and sundry. He drove about until he stopped at the bar. He needed to unwind. He met a long line of people waiting to get into the bar and decided to wait along the line just like everyone else.All of a sudden, the line parted for him with everyone grinning from ear to ear, making a way for him inside the bar/club.He was bewildered. Why would they do that? Confusion laced his eyes as he had no idea what was going on. One of the security, followed by a casually dressed man, wearing just a white tee and pants, approached him, adoring a powerful smile that could make you do whatever he ordered.“Welcome Sir Aidan. Thank you for gracing our little club. This way, my boss wants to see you” The man stretched his hand into this open path that was created by the people. Aidan was stumped. His brows drew together in perplexity as he had no idea who
“What the hell man?” He yelled as the grip around his neck grew tighter.Aidan scoffed. “It looks like you’ll be going with the latter.” With his free hand, he pulled out his phone from his pocket and dialed 911 but before he could send it, he showed it to him to show he wasn't bluffing.“Why are you doing this man, I haven't seen you in such a long time. How did I do wrong by bringing you into my private space?” He blurted and the veins in his temples throbbed.Aidan chuckled bitterly while still holding onto him. “Jeremy has been known to be a shady person and knowing you… From days past, you're not a good human yourself” He raised his head and banged it on the table again. “What do you do, to warrant Jeremy coming into your sinister den for business?” Answer me!” Craig, seeing that Aidan wasn't joking or even pulling back, used all his might and pushed his hand out of his clothes neckline. He instantly jumped to the other side of the table and furrowed his face.“You're a crazy
Mallory’s POV After she had been abducted and forced by Jeremy to give up Rachel’s location–not that she was forced anyway, she decided that there wasn't a need to go back to her mother’s estate, but rather go to her husband's house or their house.Mallory had avoided Ethan like a plague ever since he lost his group to Aidan and became a mere employee. And to make it worse, he won't let go of it because he believes Aidan would give him the group back if he performs well. Utter and total rubbish. She had since lost face with her friends and was banned from their clubs and weekly meetings because of the disgrace her husband brought on them or so she likes to call it. She arrived at her house around evening time, not expecting to even see Ethan as he was now a lapdog to Aidan.“Welcome Ms. Mallory,” The maid said as soon as she opened the door. The look on her face was a surprise as she hadn't graced the house in weeks, not to mention showing up looking like she was in a fight that she