Chapter Thirty-Two: A Confrontation UnveiledClara paced the length of her lavish bedroom, her heart pounding in her chest. Clinton's outburst still echoed in her ears, and she couldn't shake the image of his once-commanding presence now reduced to a man overwhelmed by fear and failure. The humiliation of seeing him so vulnerable had sparked something inside her—a mix of anger, frustration, and deep-seated resentment. Clinton had once been the epitome of power and control, the man who had swept her off her feet with promises of wealth and security. Now, that image was crumbling before her eyes, and all she could think about was the man she had left behind.Matthew.The name itself brought a bitter taste to her mouth. She had left him because he was poor, because she wanted more than what he could offer. And now, he was the one responsible for Clinton's downfall. She had seen the signs—the calculated moves, the whispered rumors, the sudden losses that Clinton's empire had suffered. It
Chapter Thirty-Three:Matthew slumped into the plush leather chair of his study, staring blankly at the half-empty glass of whiskey in his hand. The amber liquid swirled slowly, a metaphor for the turmoil that raged within him. Clara's face haunted his thoughts, her eyes burning with anger and betrayal when she stormed out of his office earlier that day. He could still hear her voice, trembling with fury, demanding answers he couldn’t give her—not because he didn't have them, but because admitting the truth to her would only deepen the wound he already carried.Clara had been the love of his life. They had shared dreams, whispered secrets in the dark, and promised each other a future that once seemed so bright. But all of that had shattered the day she left him for Clinton. It wasn’t just that she left; it was the reason why. Clara had chosen power, wealth, and security over love, over him. The betrayal had carved a deep scar into his heart, one that never truly healed. And now, seein
Chapter One : The Unexpected Betrayal Humming the tune of his favorite song, Nicolas approaches the door step of their apartment. A little place they call home . Small but cozy . This is a place that is filled with love and affection from them . The size doesn’t matter, all that matters is a place they call home . This is the only building he can currently afford even after working four different jobs he could only afford a small apartment in a poor part of the city .But Nicolas was still content and happy as long as he had Clara by his side . Clara, his fiancée, was a beautiful charming young lady with deep blue eyes . Her eyes are one of the things Nicolas loves the most about her but overall he fell in love with her kind and charming personality.They planned to get married in a month's time . Nicolas can’t believe how lucky he is to have someone like Clara by his side .Arriving at the door card Nicolas couldn’t help but notice the limited edition of a red sports car parked at t
Chapter Two: The Harsh Reality Nicolas looked at the door Clara existed from . Just then the sudden realization came to him that he had just lost that love of his life . The only reason he kept on pushing hard . At that very moment Nicolas felt like he would never find happiness in his life again . Clara was the only source of happiness. The worst feeling is getting your heart broken by the very person you love the most in the world.Regret, like a thick, dark fog, hangover Nicolas mind. He regretted the day he was born into this world. He also regrets the day he met Clara .He sat alone in their apartment, brooding over the choices he had made in life.He had never amounted to anything, never achieved the success he had dreamed of. His life had been filled with false starts and dashed hopes. He felt like a failure, a disappointment to himself and to those around him.As he sat in the darkness, Nicolas began to wonder if his life had been worth living at all. What had he really acco
Chapter Three: Life Has Been UnfairSeconds turned into minutes as minutes turned into hours . Nicolas could not keep count of the time as he laid on the cold hard floor wailing silently in pain . He was left alone with no help nor any form of first aid item . Clinton made sure to instruct his guards to carry the first aid kit . Leaving him in pain with no aid at his disposal . After a long while Nicolas woke up embraced by the darkness. Although his eyes were wide open he still couldn’t see a thing . It was at that very moment that Nicolas understood the situation he is in . He realized that Clara betrayed and humiliated him . His whole world felt like it was crumbling around him.He had always trusted Clara , and had always believed they were meant to be together. But now, he felt betrayed, angry, and alone. And worst of all, he felt like a fool. How could he have been so blind? How could he have missed the signs?She cheated on him because he did not have money . This is the
Chapter Four: Arrested “You are under arrest “As Nicolas stood there, staring at the officer in disbelief, the officer repeated his words , "Sir, I'm going to have to place you under arrest. You've attempted to commit suicide, in addition to the charges pressed against you by Mr Clinton .I'm taking you to the station."“What other charges are you talking about? I have done nothing to Mr Clinton . He is the one who has wronged me in various ways . “You have been charged for keeping a lady name Miss Clara in your apartment against her will with the threats of terminating her widowed mother’s life who was found dead this morning .This is a case of an act of kidnapping and murder and also with a case of creating a violent fight towards Mr Clinton and three others .” Nicolas couldn’t believe his ears . Is this all true .How can his life turn into a mess with less than twenty four hours ? In a daze, Nicolas allowed the officer to handcuff him and place him in the back of the squad car
Chapter Five : Sentence And New Form Of Friendship Nicolas’ heart sank as he listened to the witness testify. The witness was a neighbor who had seen him at the scene on the night of the Clinton and Clara humiliated him . The prosecutor grilled the witness, trying to make it seem like Nicolas was the only possible suspect. The defense lawyer did his best to cast doubt on the witness's testimony, but it didn't seem to be working.Nicolas felt like the whole world was against him. How could he possibly convince anyone of his innocence when the evidence was stacked against him? He felt like giving up, but he knew he had to keep fighting.The first few weeks in prison were the hardest for Nicolas . He was alone in a cell, with only the sounds of other prisoners and the guards to keep him company. The food was bland and unappetizing, and the other inmates were hostile and aggressive. He felt like he was in a nightmare from which he couldn't wake up.The only thing that kept him going was
Chapter Six: Nicolas’ Plan So, the next day, Marvin went to the warden's office and made his request. The warden looked at him with a skeptical expression. "Why do you want to work in the library?" he asked. "Don't you think it's a little out of your league?"But Marvin was persistent. He explained that he was a fast learner and a hard worker, and that he was sure he could do the job well. He made sure to add the information about his pregnant wife . He begged the warden to have pity on him . This will go a long way to help him .Finally, the warden relented. "Alright," he said. "I'll give you a chance. He felt pity toward poor Marvin .Marvin knew that the next part was going to be difficult, but he had to try. "Sir," he said, "I know this is a lot to ask, but could you also consider giving my friend Nicolas a job in the library? I know he would be just as good at it as I am."The warden looked at him doubtfully. "I don't know about that," he said. "I'm already taking a risk on you.