They openly giggled after taking a look at her. She searched around for her phone but it was nowhere to be found. Feeling embarrassed, Malia rushed out and flagged down a taxi. As soon as she left, Zain arrived with his friends, Harry led him to the room where they had placed Malia but she was nowhere to be found.“Where is she?” His face darkened with anger while his heart was palpitating out of fear.“Young master, we left her here yesterday. She might have stepped out for a moment.” Harry explained nervously, one of his hand behind his head. “You have gotten me to a lot of trouble. The order was to watch her and not let her get out of sight,” Zain started to punch each of them, despite all the energy he put in his fists, his punches were not hard to inflict a lot of pain. “We are completely doomed. How do I report this to the boss?” Zain shivered, thinking of Rhys frigid face. He was chilled to the bones, while he contemplated on his next line of actions, his lackeys laid on the
Rhys was laughing as he read the comments of the internet trolls. He had even created a fake account and one in a while, he would comment to fan the flames. Currently, Malia was the talk of the city but soon the news of Nedal Tech Firm being bankrupt and incorporated by an unknown party took over. While he was laughing, Zain stood behind him with a very mournful expression on his face. He was busy thanking his luck that he had been wiser and not crossed Rhys or he would have been the talk of the city..Zain imagined how people whom he had looked down on would behave around him if his social status suddenly plummets. “Young Master, uh, do you have any more tasks for me.” A cold, chilling feeling appeared in his heart and he wanted to be as far away from Rhys as possible.“I’m curious to know how Malia’s video went viral, I don’t think I included that in my instructions.” He three a glance in Zain’s direction.The smile on Zain’s face became ugly as he tried to come up with a logical
Zain shook his head, trying to clear the weird thoughts sprouting in his mind. ‘Could Young Master and this man be a couple?’ His mind kept bringing up various thoughts, unknown to him, Rhys was able to read his thoughts just by the expression that appeared on his face, and his face darkened in anger because of it.“Let go of me right now!” He struggled for a bit and was finally able to free himself from the man. Then he took a proper look at his assaulter. “Listen here mister, I don’t know you and I don’t appreciate strangers touching me, so I’ll appreciate it if you just leave right away.” Rhys tried to be civil but he was fuming on the inside. “How can you say such mean things to me? You have completely forgotten about me.” The man held his chest like a distressed wife who was being abandon by her husband. “Could it be that you have already replaced me either him?” The man openly glared at Zain. Rhys was completely flabbergasted. In his shocked state, he forgot to refute the man
Rhys facepalmed, he felt the urge to slap the smile off Jonathan’s face. “Why don’t you tell me who you are, then maybe, I can tell you how I got him.”Rio just sneered at Johnathan. “Stupid human.” He climbed on one of the sofas and soon fell asleep. “You still don’t know who I am? I thought auntie or uncle must have told you.”“Auntie? Uncle? What do you mean?” “Well I’m your best friend, your childhood best friend!” Johnathan announced with glee..“So this uncle and auntie you speak of, they are my parents?”“Yeah! Auntie told me that they found you and I got so curious about how you’ve grown. When you disappeared m, I think I cried for a long time.”Rhys went silent, trying to process his thoughts from what Johnathan had said. “THEN WHAY DIDN’T YOU SAY THIS ALL ALONG!” Rhys suddenly yelled, startling Rio awake and scaring Johnathan.Johnathan let’s out an uneasy laugh. “What are you talking about?”The elevator door opened and Zain returned, he was holding the box of chicken and
“What do you mean?” Rhys seemed interested about what his so called best friend had to say.“I’m so sure he hates you.”“ How can he hate me when we’ve never met?” “Don’t you know , since you were taken, it seemed that Atlas would be announced as the future young master of the Fernandez family, to the Fernandez conglomerate,” Johnathan slowly explained whilst taking bites of his pizza. “ I bet he had started to think of himself as the young master of your family. But since you’ve returned, who do you think would be most upset by this sudden change?”“ It would be him.” A profound expression appeared on his face. “I don’t care who he is but as long as he mess with him, I’ll make sure he regrets it.”Johnathan shrugged. “He won’t be able to hurt you, at least not in the open but that doesn’t mean that he won’t devise various means to hurt you. You have to be very careful.” Johnathan said with sincerity.“I will.”“So tell me,” He glanced at Rio who was already snoring away with chicken
The next evening, Rhys showed up early at the hotel where the banquet would be held. He was led to a dressing room where he changed into a custom made tuxedo, Rio and his self acclaimed best friend waited for him outside the door. His hair was styled to give him a very distinct look and an air of authority enshrouded him.“You look amazing! You are going to steal all the ladies tonight, just make sure to leave some for me.” Johnathan had called himself the prince of the underworld but he was in fact a playboy.“Rhys rolled his eyes at his words, he looked forward to dominating the party…. Besides it was his party, he had to be the center of attention. As he entered through the a private door reserved for him, everyone’s over heyes fell on him, they stared at him as if there was a chocolate cake standing in front of them but they couldn’t have it because it was hidden behind an unbreakable glass case. Rhys countenance was calm and relaxed, his looks were like that of a god with hi
With Rhys arrival, the banquet was officially going to begin. Lydia handed Rio over to Harrison, she agot a glass of champagne and clicked on it, drawing everyone’s attention. “Would everyone please have a seat, the banquet is about to get started.” She giggled at the end of her sentence, her laughter was always melodious, coupled with her changes appearance, she was very radiant. The crowd became organized and everyone dispersed to their various seats according to the sitting arrangements. The Fernandez family were sitted in the middle of the hall, and lights were lit on the platform.Harrison went to take the stage and Rio was passed back to Lydia, he flashed a cheeky grin at Rhys as he made demands on the food and snacks in the table, Lydia was happy to indulge him.The speech went on for a long time, Johnathan had snuck back to their table and started to pester Rhys. “Psst, guess what?”“Be quiet, what do you want this time?” Rhys fixed a smile on his face as he responded.“I saw
Rhys stood before Elema and her grandfather like some sort of god, the crisp white shirt he wore contrasted with the all-black perfectly, his black hair was styled with utmost care as a compliment to his eyes, and his eyes fascinated her because it was cold on the outside but full of warmth. He towered over her five foot six height. ‘So tall’ She openly gaped at him. His piercing eyes looked sweetly down at her, and with a smile, he revealed dimples that almost made her swoon. “Hello, I’m Rhys.” He introduced himself, the previous fervent look in his eyes was gone in a flash.Elena felt as if she was drenched in the rain, she noticed how he was able to quickly change his mood. “I know, I’m glad you don’t look like that brat.” The old man continued as if he had not noticed the moment that Rhys and Elena had shared.Rhys then took notice of the old man, his eyes were drawn to the dark spot over the man’s brows which indicated that he was poisoned. The frown he had tried to hide all ni
And so she watched, helpless and frustrated, as Rhys fought with his life.Rhys was a force to be reckoned with, his fists flying as he took on Nikolai, Christopher, and Atlas. The three men were no match for his skill and determination, and soon they were all on the ground, defeated. Rhys didn’t even notice Elena, who was tied up and helpless, tears streaming down her face. She couldn’t believe her ears as she heard Rhys’ voice, strong and confident, as he fought for his life.“Rhys?” she whispered, her voice barely audible.But Rhys didn’t hear her. He was too busy taking down his enemies, his focus solely on the task at hand.Elena’s heart ached as she watched Rhys, her love for him overflowing. She had thought she would never see him again, and yet here he was. She struggled against her bonds, trying to break free, but they were too tight. She was trapped, unable to move or escape.And so she watched, helpless and frustrated, as Rhys fought for his life. She knew that he was stron
The helplessness was suffocating, crushing her beneath its weight. Nikolai gloated, his eyes gleaming with triumph. “You see, I’ve always wanted to gain control of the Fernandez family. And now, with you in my grasp, I can finally do it.”Christopher stepped forward, his eyes cold and calculating. “Yes, Lydia, you’re a valuable pawn in our game. And soon, you’ll be nothing more than a memory.”Lydia’s eyes widened in shock as she realized that Christopher was a traitor, a betrayer of the worst kind. The revelation was like a punch to the gut, leaving her breathless and reeling. “You’re a monster,” she spat, her voice muffled by the gag.Christopher just laughed, his eyes glinting with amusement. “Oh, Lydia, you have no idea what I’m capable of. I’ve been playing a long game, and you’re just a small part of it.”Nikolai chuckled, his eyes gleaming with approval. “Yes, Christopher has been very helpful in our plans. He’s been instrumental in capturing Rhys as a child, and also in poison
The room seemed to darken, as if the shadows themselves were closing in around them, suffocating them with an unseen force. The air was thick with anticipation, heavy with the weight of unspoken words. “When did this happen?” Jonathan asked, his voice firm, but laced with a hint of desperation.Rhys’ eyes narrowed, his mind racing with possibilities. He could feel the tension building, like a storm about to break. “What’s going on?” Rhys mouthed to Jonathan, his voice barely audible over the pounding of his own heart.Jonathan held up a hand, signaling Rhys to wait, his eyes fixed on some unseen point, as if trying to will the answer into existence. The silence was oppressive, a physical force that pressed down upon them, making it hard to breathe. Rhys felt like he was drowning in a sea of uncertainty.“I’ll mobilize my men, Uncle. We’ll find them,” Jonathan said, his voice reassuring, but laced with a hint of doubt.Rhys’ eyes widened, his heart racing with fear. He knew that someth
Rhys’ eyes widened in surprise, and he leaned forward, eager to hear more. “What? That’s not possible. I’m the rightful heir.”“I know,” Jonathan said, nodding. “But Harrison seemed convinced that Atlas was the better choice. And Christopher, your uncle, has been backing him up.”Rhys’ face darkened with anger, and he clenched his fists. “I’ll deal with them,” he growled.Jonathan placed a hand on Rhys’ shoulder. “I know you will, Rhys. But you need to be careful. They’re not going to give up easily.”Rhys nodded, his expression serious. “I know. But I’m not going to let them get away with this. I’m going to fight for what’s rightfully mine.”Jonathan smiled, feeling a sense of pride and admiration for his friend. “I know you will, Rhys. And I’ll be right there beside you.”As they sat there, Jonathan couldn’t help but think about how much Rhys had been through. He had lost his family, his home, and his identity. But he was still standing, still fighting. “Rhys, I’m sorry,” Jonathan s
Rhys chuckled and shook his head. “I’m not a ghost, Jonathan. I’m alive.”But Jonathan refused to believe it. He took a step back, his eyes fixed on Rhys as if he was seeing a specter. “No, no, no,” Jonathan muttered to himself. “This can’t be real. You’re dead. I saw your dead body. Who the hell is trying to mess with me.” Jonathan hurriedly took out a gun from his jacket and pointed it at Rhys. “Who the fuck are you and why do you look like him?” His voice was cold and unfeeling Rhys stood up and took a step forward, his hands outstretched. “Jonathan, listen to me. I’m alive. I know it’s hard to believe, but I’m here. I’m flesh and blood.”Jonathan’s eyes welled up with tears as he looked at Rhys. He wanted to believe him, but his mind was struggling to accept the truth.Rhys took another step forward, his voice gentle and reassuring. “Jonathan, I know this is a lot to take in. But I’m here. I’m alive. And I’m not going anywhere.”A vast array of emotions swirled within Jonathan a
Rhys and Zephyr drifted off to sleep on the boat, the gentle rocking motion and the sound of the waves lulling them into a deep slumber. But as they slept, a warm light enveloped them, and they vanished from the ship. Rhys opened his eyes to find himself in a strange room. He was lying on a comfortable couch, and Zephyr was still asleep beside him. But as he looked around, he realized that they were no longer on the boat. They were in a study room, filled with books and strange artifacts.Rhys sat up, his mind racing with confusion. Where were they? How did they get there? He looked around the room, trying to find some answers. But there was no one there apart from him and Zephyr.“Rio, what’s going on?” Rhys asked, his voice shaking slightly.“I’m the one who teleported you here,” Rio replied, his voice calm and reassuring. “You’re safe, Rhys. You’re in a safe place.”Rhys’ eyes widened in shock. “But how did we get here? And where is here?”“You needed to get back to your family,” R
Zephyr’s face lit up with joy, her eyes shining like stars. “Thank you, Rhys! I won’t let you down, I promise!”Rhys smiled, feeling a sense of trepidation mixed with excitement. What had he just gotten himself into? Only time would tell. As they prepared to leave the island, Rhys couldn’t help but wonder what lay ahead. He pushed the thoughts aside, focusing on the task at hand.Rhys asked Rio, his mind still connected to his friend’s. “How are we going to leave the island?” he asked, his thoughts transmitted directly to Rio.“Break the barrier,” Rio replied, his voice clear and confident in Rhys’ mind. “It’s the only way off the island.”Rhys looked around, trying to locate the barrier. He saw a shimmering wall of light a few meters away, pulsing with a gentle blue energy. The barrier seemed to hum with power, its surface rippling like water.“That’s it?” Rhys asked, his doubts creeping in. “It looks so fragile.”“It’s not as easy as it looks,” Rio warned. “The barrier is powerful,
As they meditated, Zephyr could feel her connection to the island beginning to weaken since the disappearance of the Starheart. She knew that she would have to find a way leave soon, to return to the human world and create an identity for herself. But for now, she was content to sit beside Rhys, to focus on her own energy, and to help him heal. Zephyr’s thoughts turned to her own journey, to the island that she had been on for as long as she could remember. She really could not fault her parents for abandoning her but she really wished that they had found a better place for her. As she meditated, Zephyr could feel her energy growing stronger, more vibrant. She knew that she would be able to leave the island soon, to return to a new world. Zephyr’s eyes opened, and she looked at Rhys. He was still meditating, his eyes closed, his face peaceful. She smiled, feeling a sense of connection to him, of friendship even though throughout the time that they spent together, he was unconscious.
Rhys had his mind set on breaking the barrier and leaving the island behind. He thought of his family , how worried they were after the had found out about his disappearance. He lets out a huge sigh and rubbed his forehead. “How long was I unconscious?” He inquired from Zephyr “A year and two days.” Zephyr sat down next to him as she responded.What? The response came as a shock to him, he found it hard to believe that he had been unconscious and away from his family for more than a year. This fueled his resolve to break the barrier and return home. Zephyr’s voice broke the silence, her words soft and gentle. “Don’t worry, human. I’ll help you. We’ll figure out a way to break the barrier together.”Rhys’ gaze snapped back to Zephyr, his eyes searching hers. He saw a determination there, a sense of purpose that mirrored his own. “Thank you,” Rhys said softly, his voice barely above a whisper.Zephyr smiled, her eyes crinkling at the corners. “We’ll do it, Rhys. I promise.”“Rhys.”“Wh