“What the…” Tyler let out a string of expletives that would make a sailor blush. Whirling around to face Matt who was lounging in his chair, Tyler pointed towards the monitor. “Do you have any more information on the Kincaid family?”“Why should I?” Matt shrugged, placing his boot on the desk. He leaned forward to catch a glimpse of the name, squinting. “Nah, I don't think I know them. Why?”“I know them.” Tyler gritted out. Mark's face flashed towards his mind, the man's slimy attitude now making sense. He fisted his hand on the desk, deep in thought. What if Mark knew who he was the minute he stepped into the environment?That would explain why he stormed into the house, guns blazing.While he was deep in thought, unknowing to him Matt was plotting an escape plan.His friendliness was just a facade, and he wanted to take Tyler down wondering who he could be to storm in here and take over like he was in charge.Watching Tyler carefully as he lounged without a care in the world, Matt
Tyler leaves on the water, the hose in his hand until it drenches Matt entirely the cold seeping into his bones. He sputtered, now awake jerking his head sideways.Tyler turned off the hose, placing it close to him. “Good. You're awake.”Matt's eyes were unfocused, showing signs of disorientation as he struggled to remember the events that happened earlier. “What…where am I?”“Don't fret, we're still in your house. The basement to be specific.” Tyler says casually, patting him on the shoulder.As expected, the moment he heard the basement Matt started to push against his restraints.They didn't give way, years of being in battle had taught Tyler how to tie the perfect knot, difficult for a victim to pull off.Taking a sip of his water, Tyler eyed Matt. “The only reason why you're still alive is because I need something from you.”“How do I know you won't kill me once you've gotten what you want?”A sharp, sinister grin appeared on his face. “You don't but then again, your chances of
The Petra Group.That name kept ringing in Tyler's head incessantly on his drive back to the office, so much so that it was a bit impossible to get the name out of his head.Impatient and tired, he activated the system in his car. It was an AI system just like Siri but it was embedded into a car's system to help facilitate its user better.“Alexa, please call Skylar for me.” He said, changing gears while he expertly handled the wheel cruising down the road.It was on speaker so he could hear it ringing, and then Skylar picked up on the third ring.“Sir!” He sounded breathless as though he had run a mile.“Any headway yet?” Tyler asked, smoothly sliding into another lane.He was only five minutes away from the office.“Not yet, sir. I haven't found much when I'm running multiple searches at the same time.”“Luckily for us, I made a breakthrough with the Colby guy. I'll be on my way to you soon with a drive that I need you to hack into, once I make a quick stop at the office first.”“Ok
Katerina kept calling his phone on his way, nearly driving him wild. He kept declining but she kept calling. Out of annoyance, he had to switch off his phone but only after sending her a text message that he was on his way home.Pulling into the driveway, he saw Katerina standing on the steps of the house, her face creased with worry. Tyler had barely stepped out of his car when he was with an ear-piercing shriek then she rushed inside.Tossing his car keys to the security guard, Tyler rushed in after her his heart skipping a beat.“Katerina, Katerina!!” He called out after her but she didn't show down. Pushing through the front doors, he caught a whiff of her skirt going up the stairs.Tyler went up the stairs, checking each room but it turned up empty. Ending up in a bathroom, he made sure to wash his hands and tidy up before heading back downstairs.There she was, with her head bowed a hair a curtain of silk shielding her face.She was so absorbed in her emotions that she didn't
Straightening her shoulders, Katerina walked down to her office. It was empty, as to be expected but for some reason, she was tensed up.News from the company at this hour wasn't bound to be pleasant so she braced up before she picked up the phone.“Anna, what is so urgent that you called by this hour?” She forced the words out. Anna was her personal assistant, the one who overlooked her affairs when she wasn't there. Over the years, they had built up that truth until it was as solid as it is now.“When I got the information, I knew I had to reach out to you immediately before you heard it from someone else!” Anna rushed out.“What information? What are you talking about?” The anticipation was enough to give her a heart attack.“There's news. Apparently, the other lead company is willing to work with us but on one condition.” Anna paused, making Katerina wait with bated breath to hear what she had to say. After a minute passed, it was obvious that Anna would need a little prompting.“
“Do you honestly think so little of Tyler and me?” Katerina was livid, staring at her family members like they were strangers. Which may be true, since they acted like people she didn't know anymore. “That we schemed and plotted until I was to be the head of the company?”Her parent's silence, as well as Noona’s pointed stare only confirmed her allegations.“Their stipulations do seem rather… focused on you, don’t you think?” Mom said tentatively, not certain she wanted to step on anyone's toes.Katerina's hands turned to fists on the table as she tried to rein in her anger. Unsuccessfully, she might add. “Of course, I had to scheme to get that position, huh? None of you can either conceive or stomach the fact that maybe they saw how good I was at my job and they want to take me on!!”At the end of her tirade, she was practically screaming at them. Feeling Tyler's arms circles around her waist, she leaned into his touch allowing the anger to drain out of her when he placed his lips t
Katerina slammed Tyler against the wall much harder than she intended to and instead of him getting angry, Tyler's eyes darkened in hunger running his tongue over his lips, wetting them in his saliva. “Hmmm, seems like someone's a little feisty tonight.”He wrapped his arms around her waist, drawing her up to his body. Katerina shook her head, placing her palms flat on his chest. “Get your mind out of the gutter, Mr Redwood. I brought you here to talk to you.”“Well, well, Mrs Redwood has got some spunk in her.” He teased, leaning in to nibble on her neck nearly driving her to distraction. “Go on then…talk.”Katerina rolled to the back of her head, getting caught up in Tyler's movements. It wasn't until he wedged a thigh between her legs that she snapped to her senses.“Tyler, stop! We're in my grandmother's house. I would die of embarrassment if someone found us here doing… this.” She hissed, pulling away but not before clenching her thighs to stave off the sensations rolling through
It turns out that it wasn't only Mark Kincaid who had unsettled feelings towards Tyler.Elizabeth Petrova equally did.While they had that meeting a couple of weeks ago, Katerina wasn’t the only one watching him.Elizabeth was too.She has known Kate for all for life and Kate didn't have one malicious bone in her body. Her facial expression when Elizabeth talked about the situation was enough to convince her.Sure, Elizabeth did have a lot of enemies but Tyler was part of them. He was the only person who could stand a lot to gain from this action, so she had her eyes on him.Which was why she wanted to throw a party, setting her plan into motion.Since Katerina didn't want to listen to reason, maybe she might listen to facts.Katerina seemed to love this guy so much that it seemed nothing he'd do was wrong in her eyes but if there was one thing humans can't overlook or overcome was jealousy.Over a human or object…if Elizabeth could get Tyler to embarrass himself, that would only send