"Oh no," a dart brushed his shoulders. He looked at his and cursed under his breath. He lifted his head, his eyes red from anger. "I have no time to waste on you all; you should come at once," he bellowed. As if on cue, the remaining assassins stepped out from the darkness, their faces grim and determined."And you think we have time for you either?" The man retorted.Without wasting time, Jerome closed the distance between them with lightning speed. His movements were a blur. Before the assassins could raise their weapons, he was upon them. With swift, fluid motion, he knocked them to the ground, their limbs tangled and weapons flying from their hands. They tried to rise, but he was upon them again, immobilizing them with a strength and speed that seemed superhuman. It was over in seconds.Their eyes widened. They had underestimated him, thinking he was an ordinary rich man easily defeated. Little did they know they would lose to a single person. Realizing they were defeated, there w
"What did you say?" Annika asked with a stunned expression, her heart pounding in her throat."Nothing, but my lovely cousin, why are you shaking?" Jerome said with a smirk."No…thing." Annika shook her head, wondering why Jerome was staring at her weirdly.James also stared at Jerome and then back at Annika. "What's going on between these two? Annika, is everything alright?""Yes, uncle, everything is alright." Annika wondered why she was shivering. "Nobody knows what I have done. Even if he knows, what evidence does he have?"She sat beside James and started serving herself.Seeing Annika's expression, Jerome was satisfied and fully convinced that Annika was behind the attack. "Grandmother, do you know I was attacked today?" Jerome, usually talkative, was serious."What happened?" The old lady stood up in shock, startling the rest. She rushed to where her grandson was sitting and checked his body for any injuries."Grandmother, don't worry; you know your grandson can't be defeated e
After Jerome was done, the old man stared at his granddaughter with displeasure. He was disappointed. "Grandfather, believe me. I didn't do it. It wasn't me." Annika still denied it. She was still unwilling to admit her mistakes. "Shut up!" The old man couldn't bear it and roared at her. "Why should I shut up, grandfather? You only care about your grandson and have neglected our feelings. Because he said it was in who did it, then it means I did it.'Slap!' The old man couldn't bear it any longer and gave Annika a hard slap.Annika held her cheeks with a face frozen in surprise. She didn't expect her grandfather to slap her. No matter her offense, her grandfather would never lay a hand on her. What just happened, she lost the old man's favor. "Grandfather," tears welled up in her eyes. "Annika, I am disappointed in you. Everything clearly shows you did everything but yet you have refused to admit your crime. Henceforth, you are no longer the vice president. You will be under house
Mia had been trying all means to help her father, but all was in vain. After searching for a long time, she finally found someone willing to help her. The man was the CEO of GPT, the company that collaborated with Jerome when the Caddel family almost lost their deal with the Gambia president. Mia walked to the GPT company."Good day," she greeted the receptionist."Good day, Miss. How may I help you?""I'm here to see your CEO.""A minute, please." The receptionist said and went to Mr. John's office. He told her to let Mia in.When Mia got to Mr. John's office, she saw him sitting idly in his chair."You are here, Miss Mia. I thought you wouldn't come," he said while playing with his pen."Mr. John, will you help me?" Mia asked with uncertainty."I will, but on a condition." He stood up and walked to her. He sat in front of her and stared at her with lust in his eyes."What do you want?" Even though Mia knew what he wanted, she still asked him."Of course, your body," he said bluntly.
Still, at the Cambridge Mansion, Mr. Cambridge sat on the couch, deep in thought. His company has been declining every day. The investors have started withdrawing their investments. Things are not going the way he planned and everything is going sideways. Mrs Cambridge has been waiting for her husband since it was time to sleep. It is almost eleven P.M. and her husband hasn't come to bed. Mr. Cambridge usually goes to bed early. This was so unlike him. She decided to go downstairs and check what was keeping so long. When he got downstairs, she saw her husband sitting on the couch, deep in thought. "Hubby, why are you still outside?" She walked closer to him and said. But because her husband was in deep thought, he didn't hear her. "Hubby," she shook her and this time around she was able to pull her out of his thoughts. "Sigh…" He sighed deeply. "Hubby, what's wrong? Are you still thinking about the company?" She asked in a soft tone."Yes, the company is declining every day. No on
Eleanor had just closed from work, today was a stressful day and her body was aching all over. Bright and Jerome were still at the company but Eleanor left them. After getting off the bus, she began walking home with her aching body and sleepy eyes. The distance from the bus station to her apartment was that far. To be able to get there early, she took a shortcut where the street lights were dim and many people were asleep. "Aww, who do we have here?" She saw four drunk men walking towards her with unsteady steps. Eleanor knew she would be in danger if they came closer to her. She didn't know what to do, because the distance between where she is is very close to her apartment. If she decided to turn, she wouldn't know where to hide because she had no one over there. "Hey, don't come closer," she was so scared. "Why shouldn't we come closer?" A guy with yellow dyed hair said. The drunk guys inched closer, still smiling their malicious smiles. Eleanor tried to stay strong and tri
"If you're grateful, treat me to a meal," Nathan said with a hidden smile.Although unwilling, Eleanor, for the sake of him saving her, had no choice but to nod. "Sure, where do you want to go?""To an expensive place," he replied."Hey, I don't have enough money for an expensive restaurant," Eleanor said with a frown."Then it means you're not grateful," Nathan said, putting his hands in his pocket.The cunning man, does he know how poor I am? If I spend all the money on him, how will I get money to watch BTS? I can't miss this, but I can't be ungrateful. She contemplated for a while and decided to treat him. She glared at him.Nathan smirked when he saw her glare. She looked like an angry kitten."Well, since you want to go to an expensive restaurant, I can't afford the transportation fare. You will have to do something.""Tsk, tsk, so ungrateful. Get in. Where are we going?""I don't know. Any expensive restaurant.""Great, I have a nice place in mind. Let's go there," Nathan said
Mia had prepared everything and was ready for her task. She quickly went to where Mr. John had directed her. When she got to his house, she was surprised that Mr. John had such a big mansion. She was very angry at how he looked down on her and how he cheated on her. She was more determined to avenge herself. The mansion was even more beautiful than the Cambridge company."This cunning man; he could have afforded a million dollars, but he chose to give twenty thousand dollars. Fine, let's see how he will spend this money after he is done."A maid who was already expecting her showed her to Mr. John's room."Mr. John," she said in a seductive tone."Wow, you look really sexy. Come closer." Mr. John didn't want to waste any time in case Mia changed her mind.She slowly walked to him and held his privates. "Calm down, Mr. John, I am here for you. I have a big surprise for you. " she said in a flirtatious tone."Oh, okay," Mr. John nodded. He couldn't wait to see what Mia had for him. S
TWO DAYS LATERIt's been two days, and the news about Jerome's disappearance is everywhere. TV stations are reporting on it every hour, making it the hot topic of the city. The police have been working non-stop to find any traces of Jerome, but so far, there's been no progress.In the Cadell's mansion that evening, Steve and Gaius were present, visiting frequently. The old master, however, was visibly distressed, sighing every few seconds out of worry and fear."Is there anywhere else you think he might be?" the old master asked Steve and Gaius."No," Daniel replied."Sir," a guard interrupted, entering the room."The cops are here," the guard reported.Sitting on the balcony upstairs, they watched as four cops entered, and the old master stood up expectantly."Any news?" he asked."We found this... by the bridge," one of the cops said, handing over a piece of note to the old master."What is this?" the old master asked, his hands shaking."It's a supposed suicide note written by your
Steve stayed back with Gaius and his family, as well as Jasmine. Jasmine has been crying nonstop, Steve tried consoling her it seems too difficult. Gaius watched his friend suffer and feel uneasy trying to calm Jasmine down."Fuck this is frustrating!! Why does she cry too much? Does she have an ocean under her eyes?" Steve mumbled under his breath with a frown.Gaius helped him out by putting Jasmine's head on his shoulder and taking Steve's hand to stroke her hair gently. She came down shortly and Steve smiled, not long after sleep took over her and Steve positioned her well on the couch, allowing her head to sleep on his lap as he continued stroking her hair.Her beautiful face caught him and Steve began staring at her full eyebrows, nice nose, and such lovely lips too. He didn't know what was going on but his heartbeat is racing abnormally right now.Jerome had called the guys earlier and told them he would spend the night in the hospital with Eleanor since she had been attended t
Jerome had already told Eleanor about Jasmine's consciousness so she insisted they go visit her today.Sje was so excited that she couldn't wait to see her. She prayed a silent prayer thanking God for giving her a second chance.They are currently in Jerome's car on their way to see her. Jerome's phone rang and Eleanor had to pick it up for him since he was driving.She put it on loudspeaker so that he could hear “Man. You guys are going to keep me here till night falls right?" Gauis fumed over the phone" What are you talking about? " Jerome asked innocently."Don't tell me you forgot?" Gaius said."What day is today? I don't remember today being any special or am I missing out on something?" Jerome asked clueless.“What hell with you Jerome!!! We were supposed to go and pick up my family today, can't believe you forgot," Gaius said, annoyed already."Shoot!!! I'm so sorry man. Take the lead I will join you soon I promise. Have you called Steve though? I bet that lazy bone is still s
"All eyes fell on James, somehow they were happy he was here because he was the only one who could handle Stanley's madness.""Have you gone nuts? Do you want to kill your grandpa, someone who cared for you as an infant even though he has never liked existence? He did his best by giving you capital to start a new life. You wasted the money and showed your stupid face here like the burden you are, and now you want to kill him? I swear to anything you hold sacred, if you do not put that gun down, I promise you will regret it, little boy," James barked at him.In a normal circumstance, Stanley would have thrown the gun away as soon as James scolded him, but this time around, he had a smirk plastered on his face. He started laughing maniacally, showcasing his madness."You fool, do you think the little stunts you pull still affect me? Grow up, man. Those empty threats of yours don't affect me anymore. I will advise you to clear my way, or do you want to die in his place?" Stanley glared a
"How did all this happen right under my nose without my notice?" the old master said with shock."You have a good mindset, Grandpa, but it doesn't mean everybody's like you. James chose to take the part of envy. You did not choose for him, so do not blame yourself. As for Annika, she is just a green snake in the grass," Steve said, trying to calm the old man down."I knew that Annika's silence was a threat, but I never expected her to join forces with James. Nevertheless, I'm not surprised. I expected one thing or another from her," Jerome said without concern."Steve, can you tell me exactly how you managed to get them together?" the old man asked."Before grandma left this morning, I was with her in the house when James and Annika came down together, ready for work. I got suspicious, so I asked Grandma when the both of them became that close... She replied that it started not long ago, but from her speech, I could sense she was happy at the new bonding. I don't know why, but somehow
Steve went straight to Cadell's company, needing to see Jerome immediately. He had been avoiding the fight that had arisen between himself and Jerome, but he was lucky enough Eleanor had talked to Jerome on his behalf, so they were fine now."Is your boss in?" Steve asked as he chanced upon Bright, who was just coming out of the elevator."Yes, he is in. Should I inform him about your arrival? He is currently in a meeting with the company board," Bright answered."Don't worry, I'm not in a hurry. I'll wait for him in his office," Steve smiled.Bright escorted him to Jerome's office, offered him a glass of water, and excused himself to continue his work.James came in with Anika, rushing to the meeting room, which ended abruptly at their arrival. All the board members stared at them with disdain."Why are you just coming, Mr. James, and Miss Anika?" One of them asked with a frown."Had to take care of some personal stuff," James answered simply."What about you, Anika?" Another person
Steve has now become a frequent visitor in the Cadell's mansion, both for the old lady's sake and also to observe Annika as well.Anytime he visits, he spends some time with the old lady, and this makes her so happy. She always has a new story to tell of her youthful days.Eleanor and Jerome had left early that morning because they had work."I do not see you busy of late," the old lady asked curiously."I took a break from work; my second-in-command is taking care of everything perfectly. He contacts me anytime he has difficulties," Steve explained."Okay, I was just wondering because the Steve I know is a busy person who has no time to spare," the old lady chuckled.There was silence in the room till the old lady spoke again."Why don't you use this opportunity and find yourself a lady who will take care of you? I know everyone has been urging you to get married, and you find it irritating, but let me give you a clue on what a partner in your life can do for you. She is going to be
Jerome and Eleanor were still in Jerome's grandparents' house when a call came to Jerome's phone. He excused himself to take it; it was a call from the doctor who is taking care of Jasmine."Why are you calling me at this hour? Do you need anything?" Jerome asked."I have good news for you instead, the lady you asked me to be taking care of is awake," the doctor broke the news."Finally, I can rest. It took her long enough," Jerome breathed out."What should we do about her, Boss?" The doctor asked."We will come visit her tomorrow; it is already late," Jerome concluded."Allow her to be in the hospital for now; I will be sending someone over to bring anything she will need. Keep her for now till I come for her myself," Jerome instructed.The call ended, and he joined his family."What took you so long?" Eleanor pouted."Just business," he answered."Where are my grandparents?" Jerome asked."They said they had to go get some sleep, and also your grandfather said we should stay for the
There was silence between the old man and his grandson, none of them was ready to talk. The old master was expecting his grandson to say something but the bitterness down his throat is preventing him from saying anything."Did you call me to sit here and watch you or you're going to say something," the old Master started to break the silence in the room."Why did you do that?" Jerome said simply."Can you talk in simple words? What do you mean by what you just said?" the old master replied."Why did you take such a decision and ask my friend to keep it away from me? It is not just anything this issue here, is something that involves my life. You should have at least told me about it if not for anything for the bond we share. Not for once have I taken any decision without telling you about it because I thought you were my everything and we have that kind of bond but then you proved me wrong," Jerome spoke bitterly."Why would you think that of me? You should listen to me at least, I