It took a little while before Maddox could get himself back, but luckily for him, he did it in a way that seemed less suspicious.“Well, I saw you by chance and decided to follow you. Don't take it wrong. I followed you because I know you're not the kind of person to move around anyhow and was just curious to see who you were probably going to meet after the previous encounter you had.”“Oh. Then you must have seen those men going into the hotel. I believe there was a fourth person among them, but I couldn't make sense of all the things I was seeing. Did you see a fourth person among them?” Lauren asked again.“No. I only saw those men when they went in. And that's what made me a little uncomfortable seeing you stay in that hotel where you could encounter horrible people there. Thankfully, my hunch was right about the situation.” Maddox explained and she nodded her head, understanding how he came to save her.“Could it be the fourth person was already waiting for me? Hold on. The hote
Finally, Maddox and Lauren were done for the day. She didn't expect she was going to spend that much time with Maddox, but it all started when they had a lot to do at the complex.“Thanks for today.” Lauren appreciated him.“I should be the one saying thanks. Ensure you have some rest.” “I will,” Lauren said with a smile.Then she opened the car door and got down.“Alright, bye.” She uttered while waving.Maddox waved back and Lauren turned around, then headed inside.She was exhausted, so all she wanted to do was to have enough rest on the bed.As soon as she got to her bedroom, she pulled off her clothes, had a shower, and then bounced on the bed.At least, she would have enough rest before she had to go somewhere else with Quincy.She giggled and covered herself up with the bedsheet; feeling sweet and cozy.~Lauren sat up and stretched, feeling energetic and happy. Just after she got down from the bed, her phone buzzed and she picked it up to check who had sent her a text._*Are
Chapter 124Kohler’s feet slapped the marble floors harshly, as she made her way to her room hastily, tears blinding her eyes. She didn't want anyone to stop her— didn't want anyone to see her with such tears in her eyes. She knew Quincy would find out about what she did sooner or later, and the fact that he wasn’t looking at her made her feel hurt.There was no way she would explain to anyone of her sorrow and pain. They wouldn't understand.How can Quincy be this emotionless towards my situation? Does it mean that he didn’t love me deeply as his wife, back then? How could he easily give up on me? How was Lauren Shane better than me in any way? I was far better than her.Quincy had certainly made the wrong choice for choosing Lauren Shane over me.Once she was in her room, she went straight to her wardrobe, throwing it open.With anger, she packed all that her hands could get a hold of, and threw them onto the bed, before returning to pack up the rest.“We don't have to stay.” She s
“A mission?” Kohler asked, swallowing. Something about it just didn't sound right to her. Maybe it was the way he said it, or the chilling look in his eyes as he said it. It all made her feel very unnerved. And she hoped that she hadn’t caused doom upon herself.“A mission.” He repeated. “What mission is that? Is it something I can do? Something anyone can do? What exactly is it?” Kohler gave him a lot of questions due to how curious she was.He continued to regard her with those soulless eyes. She couldn't even appreciate his beauty because of the aura he carried around. It commanded fear. “Eliminate someone.” he finally replied, and that gave Kohler a shock.“Eli… what? I should do what?” Kohler questioned again, trying to be certain that she heard right.What was he saying? Eliminate as in murder? She thought to herself.“I will not be repeating my words.” He droned icily. “You want me to kill someone. I'm… I'm not a henchman. I've never killed before, and I certainly do not w
Kohler walked further, and it seemed like she was already in a tunnel. Although she had no idea of where she was heading, she held on to the quote that stated, “There is light at the end of a tunnel.” Kohler hoped that the light would lead her to a better place than where she was, currently.She had had it in mind to run far from there, and probably go somewhere far, to start a new life, and maybe fall in love with someone who cared about her and was true about his feelings, but since she had just discovered that someone was after Quincy’s life, she had to at least, warn him about it.This particular man seemed to be dangerous, but if Quincy was very well prepared, there was a high chance he would be able to defeat them, whenever they came, especially if it was going to be a war, they would rage on them without letting them know of it.Kohler could see rays of light, which meant she was close to the end of the tunnel, and that made her feel excited and happy.On getting closer to th
Kohler immediately dropped her candle, close to a long bar of iron, and jammed her shoulder into it, excitement washing over her._*Why was it locked when the others weren't?*_It led to something useful. She felt it was probably the door to all the other rooms in the castle. Curiosity sparked its flames, and she rammed her shoulder into it once more. It didn't budge. It still was as solid as rock. “Alright, alright. Just wait. I've stumbled on something big this time.” Kohler said, breathlessly, taking the hairpins off her hair, causing it to tumble down in waves. “Which one?” Kohler asked me, then tried the tiniest one, pushing it into the old, menacing lock. “Too tiny.”Kohler tried the biggest and worked on it quickly, her tongue against her upper lip. After a few minutes, she heard the satisfying click and echoes that rebounded, and pushed the heavy door. It opened without a sound— no creaking, no whining, just silent. Taking her candle from the bar of iron, she walked into
Fear rippled through Kohler like the waves on the sea, and she began to run in the dark, adrenaline rushing through her, and filling her brain with danger signs. Kohler's heart seemed to beat in her throat, wanting to burst out, and finally, she stumbled. “Ah!” Kohler screamed from the pain and the fear that she would suddenly feel something heavy and menacing land on her back. Gasping, she struggled to get to her feet, then realized she had stumbled on the staircase. With relief mingled with terror, she began to climb, using her hands and legs. Kohler got to the very top, and pushed… “Ah…” She cried as the floorboard came open, revealing light. Immediately, she hoisted herself onto it, and tumbled into the room, hurriedly sealing the floorboard shut. _*Why isn't there some kind of lock to it? What if the creature comes bouncing up the stairs in search of me, and leaps against the floorboard?_* She thought to herself restlessly _*What would happen when I was locked in the
“I… I cannot just kill someone. You have to understand. This man has been good to me, he is my ex-husband whom I still love, and…” “Take her away. Now.” He turned from Kohler, walking away, with his hands behind him. “Wait, wait! You have to…” his right-hand man’s thick hands grabbed Kohler by the elbow, and she stumbled. He pushed her through the door and jerked his head towards the left. Men came out of the shadows, and she jumped. She hadn't noticed them at all when they were taking her to the cruel boss’ rooms. The men all flanked around them, and she thrashed about like a mad bull. “I cannot just kill a man. I do not even know how to kill. This… this is ridiculous!” Kohler shouted, trying to defend herself, but they seemed to be blockheads. They paid no heed to her, and instead, marched her out. They practically lifted he when she couldn't speed down the stairs as fast as they could, and they dragged her when they got to the large, overly bright foyer. Maids all around,