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The Return of The Zillow Heir Chapter Thirty one: Robbin 's Philosophy
Spence walked into La clothier alongside Pamela.The attendant politely bowed as she saw him " Mr Wellington,a pleasure to have you here today" she said smiling " Are you crushing on him too?" Pamela questioned the attendant who looked up instantly with a shocked expression on her face." Excuse me Miss" she said hastily as her face heat up. Pamela smiled awkwardly " Relax,I was just joking" she said laughing and pushed Spence out of her way as she made into the department store checking out their wears.The attendant wore a confused expression at what just transpired " ignore her expensive joke Miss Diana,she doesn't mean her word" he said reassuringly The attendant nodded in understanding and followed Pamela sinking back into her professional approach."Wow! everything here is eye-catching,how did you discover this paradise Spence?" Pamela questioned excitedly." Robbin's philosophy " Spence said smoothly.Pamela raised a furrowed brow confused by his word." My mentor believes in
The Return of The Zillow Heir Chapter Thirty Two: Pleasant Surprise!
Shock registered on Alice's wrinkled face as she stared blankly at Peter who was wheeled into the study by Gabriella." Mr Stockholm,good gracious you stopped by" Peter said flatly ignoring Alice's presence." Oh thank you Mr Hale" Stockholm said smiling weirdly as if intimidated by Peter." So what made you disturb this bedridden old man on a Tuesday noon" Peter said teasingly and they all laughed." Your sense of humor remains unshaken Mr Hale,well this aquitance of mine wishes to meet you" Stockholm said gesturing towards Alice who quickly got over her initial shock." Hello....I...." Alice started stuttering.At that moment, Doctor Dylan walked in sluggishly.He sank on a chair opposite Alice,she swallowed hard at seeing him too.The odds seem to be against her today! What the hell! First she just found out her countryside boyfriend was the same bedridden Zillionaire Peter Hale of Zillow Jade now his best friend,her greatest hater still remained his friend till they were aged."
The Return of The Zillow Heir Chapter Thirty Three: Handicapped by Misdeed
Selena tossed about endlessly sweating profusely on a winter night.The younger Selena came into her view holding up a flaming light“Should I drop it?” She questioned playfully with a dangerous glint in her youthful eyes.Older Selena wanted to stop her but the child ran away still laughing awkwardly.Young Ryan stood by the doorway watching them with keen interest.“Should I kill us all?” the younger Selena questioned Ryan.Ryan couldn't respond,he grabbed her by her legs and they both fell into an unknown pit screaming.The scenery changed to the amusement park.Young Selena was holding Ryan firmly and they walked on till a clown picked them up.It laughed wickedly with blood splatters over his face and mouth.Young Ryan screamed loudly as the clown was about to devour young Selena.She woke up screaming loudly.She hastily switched on her bedside lamp.“Stupid nightmare!” She muttered and was pissed.She got up as she wasn't in the mood to sleep anymore.She put on her airpod and
The Return of The Zillow Heir Chapter Thirty Four: Long Lost Affection
Alice sat watching Gabriella wheel Peter into the living room.She felt a pang of stabbing pain at the pitiful state her once vibrant lover had ended.The first day she found out he was Peter Hale the founder of Zillow Jade.Her heart had thumped loudly at the memory of her betraying him.“You look stunning even in old age,” Peter said, smiling.Alice couldn't help but blush furiously at his compliment.“And you still have the flattery ability” she responded smiling.“It is good to see you, Alice,” Peter said, focusing his attention on her.Alice stood up abruptly and walked up to him.Peter watched as she bent down slightly to his eye level.She held his assumed numb hands passionately.“You still keep your fingers clean,” Alice said.Peter laughed wholeheartedly,the sweet echo of his voice moving Alice's stoic heart.“I was always a neat freak back then and still now” he responded.Alice nodded her head in affirmation.Spending years in the countryside where people pay less attentio
The Return of The Zillow Heir Chapter Thirty Five :Erase the Doubt
Gale refrained himself from shivering as he stood behind Selena.She ignored his existence completely as she continued working on her pile of files.Selena's words had sounded so serious like she felt flattered by Gale's crush on her.Spence casually throws Gale a mockery glance and refrain himself from busting out into laughter.“Aren't you observing the general lunch break?” Selena said, glancing at her watch.“Oh! Yes Miss Hale” Gale said as he quickly walked out on them leaving Spence standing. The moment he got out of the door, he heaved a deep sigh.“That was intense” Gale soliloquized.It wasn't long before Spence walked out too.“She is scary,isn't she?” Gale questioned playfully.“Am I the one crushing on her?” Spence mocked him.They got to the cafeteria and ordered their plates of food.“I heard Ryan Hale wasn't found,it was all fake news” a blonde lady said munching on a fat plate of food.“How long will the deception go on?” another said.“I heard he studies overseas,” a
The Return of The Zillow Heir Chapter Thirty Six :Unpleasant Encounter
“You should have told me dad!” Spence cried out disappointed.Peter gave him a coy smile without uttering any word.Soon enough Gabriella’s departing heel was heard from the doorway.She had fed Peter disdainfully while staring intently at her watch.She ended up excusing herself to attend to her children,her usual excuse.Spence took the clue and shut the door totally closed.He peeped for some seconds to actually ascertain she had left for real.Peter stood up abruptly “The sneaky bitch overstays her welcome every time, pass me that wine bottle”He said with a greedy glint in his eyes.Spence brought him the wine and was about to open it when Peter stopped him.He collected the wine bottle from him and struggled for some minutes before opening it.Spence found it weird that Peter celebrated his excitement of opening a mere wine bottle.“Do you know why I had to celebrate opening the bottle?” Peter questioned pouring himself and Spence a bottle each.Spence nodded in bafflement,he t
The Return of The Zillow Heir Chapter Thirty Seven :Lost in our Lust
Leonard's gaze followed Bella's stride as she walked towards him.He lightened up his gloomy countenance and pretentiously smiled pleasantly showing off his dimples.He hates to admit it but wanted to straff her on the spot.“Mr Grey, you requested my presence” Bella said in a businesslike tone skipping pleasantries.“Bella,are you still angry with me?” Leonard asked pleadingly.“It is Miss Conner”, she said firmly standing up to leave.“If you will excuse me I…..” she started but Leonard cut her off.“It was never my fault the video got leaked, you said it was a blind spot” Leonard said grounded daring her to defend her own mistake.“It turned out I was mistaken,” she said flatly.“Isn't that enough reason to forgive me?” Leonard questioned with a raised brow.Bella considered her words for some minutes before speaking.“Come with me, I have something to show you” she said walking out.Leonard took the bait and followed her closely behind like a puppy.They got to the ladies restroom
The Return of The Zillow Heir Chapter Thirty Eight :Our Peace Meeting
“Gosh! I suck at this! Silence is tiring” Gale said, pulling off his air pod.Spence couldn't help but smile at his attitude.“Are you mocking me right now?” Gale questioned, raising a questioning brow.“Too garrulous for a cop,” Spence said teasingly.“Are you looking down on me now Mr Hale?” he responded swiftly.“Gale! Oh! I almost forgot,that can't be your real name” Spence said.The waitress brought their order, shutting Gale up from his brewing response.Spence picked up a glassware and poured himself an exquisite wine.Gale just watched him in amazement without touching his food.The waitress left and they resumed their discussions.“Why did you come to Zillow Jade?” Spence threw the question on his face.“Why are you disguised as Spence Wellington?” Gale responded instantly.They both laughed hysterically.“I will go first,I have always been Spence Wellington till a little above a month ago when I was found” he said shrugging his shoulders.“Your turn” Spence said pointing tow
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Chapter Sixty Eight: The Lost Sheep Returns
Bella winced slightly from a sharp pain she had felt at the upper part of her forehead which was plastered. She had thought she was to breath her last “thank God it was just a warning strike” she had heard Spence say when he visited her at the hospital the next day.A mere warning strike! That she almost lost consciousness, what an understatement it was to refer to that as a warning strike. It had been meant to put Ryan Hale in check; unfortunately, she was the victim of it. She adjusted her neon green skirt and put her chin up high, a posture she had mastered in her bid to fool Selena Hale in the past.She entered the front door of Zillow Jade and hundreds of eyes followed her stride, a mixed emotion had filled the air, the bedridden CEO had announced her resignation few weeks ago but here she was, walking in as if she owned the place, the acting CEO Ryan Hale had made it known to the department heads that there was going to be some slight changes, was Bella Connor part of those chan
Chapter Sixty Seven: The Magnificent Offer
Peter badly wished he could cross his finger, his usual posture when he was about to make a business preposition before he became bedridden, unfortunately, he couldn’t, he was still meant to be numb all over. He managed to catch a glimpse of Alice`s face, she had paled a lot that her wrinkles that she had spent a lot to hide were now very visibly and ugly.He smiled inwardly as the sight had made him really amused, it would make his mission easier and more compelling, Alice eyed the female police woman with such disgust that Peter could pick out that she had been badly treated just as he had ordered secretly. Even her lawyers were prevented from seeing her which contributed to her misery.“I heard your daughter was prosecuted”, Peter said with mockingly.“And I heard your son barely escaped death”, Alice retorted with a sly smile.“It was a mere warning attack which we plan to take…seriously, I can see you haven`t lost your touch totally, you still have information reaching you”, Pete
Chapter Sixty Six: Unafraid
Maya winked at the prosecutor who scoffed in return, she turned to face the judge whose attention was drawn by the court clerk who was reading out the case file loudly, she looked down at her soiled fingernails which used to be well manicured and grief overtook her, she wondered desperately how her once supple skin must have paled, all thanks to her poor choice of mingling with a loser like Leonard Grey.She released the breath she was holding as memories of his physical abuse flashed through her eyes, he had really deserved the gruesome death he was granted, but by who? Here she was, waiting to be convicted for a crime she had nothing to do with. At that moment she cursed her ill luck.“Take the stand defendant”.She heard the word and rose to her feet, without objecting, she stood there fiddling with her fingers, her eyes met with the prosecutor`s who took pleasure in laying emphasis on the conclusive evidence that was found in his argument. Maya turned to face the few audience, sh
Chapter Sixty Five: Awful Ryan Hale
Spence laughed hysterically as he checked through the pictures on the headline, Gale looked over at him and shook his head. Mr. Snape` s supporters had ensured the video of his brutal eviction had been blowing all over the internet. They even went as far as capture the murderous look on Spence`s face when he ordered his eviction from the premises.“You look too happy to be the awful Ryan Hale making the internet”, Gale said teasingly holding his wounded side as he felt it sting.“Making waves on the internet is better than being totally forgotten Mr. Dave Cole”, Spence responded and they both laughed.The moment he had watched Gale survive his surgery, he knew they had formed an unbeatable bond and they sure were going to dig into everything together.“Any news about Penelope?”“None for now buddy, you superior had herself well hidden along with her psychopath son”Gale was quiet for some time, he had never believed in his wildest imagination that he was going to get stabbed in the ba
Chapter Sixty Four: Confront the Hyena
“Sorry I am late”, Spence said hastily as he walked into the conference room.All attentions were drawn to him instantly despite their countenance dissipates different emotions. Some were genuinely relieved that he had shown up as expected while others were still grumbling mumbling inaudible complaints for his lack of regard for them.Spence took his seat at the far end of the table, a chair that had always been occupied by Selena who was usually keeping them waiting intentionally, but in Spence`s case, he had to save a his ally`s life so the price he was paying is worth the trouble. He settled and opened the files in front of him, he glanced through it to have a recap of what he had read in it, he was about to turn the microphone on and commence the meeting when Mr. Snape cut in.“We thought you had decided we don’t worth your time Mr. Hale”Spence stopped in his track and stared at the aged cunning man, he had a mockery smile on his lips that made up for his sarcastic remark. Selena
Chapter Sixty Three: Thrown Off guard
Gale rushed up to the far end of the room as he held his pistol carefully by his side, he looked over as one of the criminals ran towards the exit door and he smiled inwardly, he knew Penelope will never miss the opportunity to show off her prowess.He didn’t bother with a chase and focused on getting the other criminal down in surrender, paying for their crimes would have been better than getting themselves killed by their psychopathic son.“Gale, she is moving in your direction!”He heard Penelope`s distressed voice through the walkie talkie and responded hastily affirming his readiness to capture the wife. Penelope had instructed the rest of their team to stay on a standby in the van and only went in with Gale so as not to draw too much attention and end up losing the suspects.Gale dodged in time before the hot water was thrown in his direction as the woman had prepared to, finding out she wasn’t successful, she dropped the bowl and attempted to run away through the window frame b
Chapter Sixty Two: To the Dead End
“You are more sluggish as you age, Barbara”Bernard threw the spiteful words in her face as they walked endlessly in the woods, they barely have much to drink anymore as they had already exhausted the last of their food at the camp where they had hidden for some days. It has been a week since Selena`s visit to where they had previously hidden, unfortunately they had a bigmouth for a house owner which Bernard had kept shut before they left.Barbara fell on her back and hit her ankle on the tree stump, she yelled out loudly as pain seeped through her body, Bernard turned back angrily at her, an irritated look on his face. If they weren’t on the run he would have made her regret her clumsiness which had resulted in slowing them down.“You have always been a thong in my flesh, same as your bastard daughter”He held out her ankle and massaged it roughly, he knew they had to move whichever way, Barbara`s yell didn’t stop but he ignored it, he would have abandoned a liability like her if she
Chapter Sixty One: Reality Check Miss Connor!
Bella rest her hand on the table and stared into Mrs. Bush`s blank face, she seems unfazed by her attempt at intimidating her which in turn upset the saucy Bella. She definitely wasn’t going to keep this witch once she gets her hand on Golden Fingers.“Are you insinuating that I am a fraud?” Bella questioned suspiciously.“I wasn’t, your relationship with Mr. Grey up until his death had been…secretive so we cannot ascertain things until a DNA match has been confirmed”.Bella felt humiliated by the woman`s bluntness that she was tempted to smack her across the face but she resisted it. Obviously the older woman has an ill feeling towards her. Bella heard her phone ring and a gasp left her mouth when the caller identity turned out to be Selena.She picked up and was met with awkward silence, she bit her lips and her voice quavered betraying her emotions.“H…hello”“I found your parent, come over to the office, and let us talk!” Selena said bluntly and dropped the call.Bella held her han
Chapter Sixty: A Link of Death
“Ouch!”Alice bursted a big boil that had given her a sleepless night the previous day,she looked into the blank expression of her visitor who seemed unfazed by her uncultured demonstration.“I knew you would come”Gale scoffed loudly,the amusement in Alice's face infuriated him but he needed to preserve.If she had truly known his real identity, then she must know a lot more.“I contemplated several times if you were worth the trouble but yeah! here I am fulfilling my curiosity”.“Good choice Dave”.Gale felt blood drain from his face,how had she known his name? his real identity,he tried to mask his amazement but she caught on fast enough.“Let us not waste each other's time boy,I will answer your emotional expected questions.Gale nodded in agreement,Alice seemed to be enjoying the show but he couldn't stop himself from getting emotional against what his ten years of mind training stands for.“Your father was a stubborn journalist,you look exactly like his younger self,I don't know
