Max rushed out of the office and stared down at the lobby. There were indeed several reporters around, their hunting eyes scanning around for Maribel. He looked at the guy. "But is that right? Can Maribel really be Clara?" "It's what it is, boss. Everyone is talking about it already. Besides, it turned out that the dead father that Maribel was always talking about was Morris." "What! Morris!" Max's eyes went wide with shock. "No! I don't believe this! You have to look for Clara, while I inform Mr. Derek of the issue we have." "What?" The guy's eyes went wide with shock. "You heard me, George. Get the men and look for Maribel! I don't believe it until I hear it from her! And we need to get these reporters out of our lobby!" He stressed and raced towards the elevator. The elevator door opened and Thomas stepped out. Thomas' gaze searched around quickly. "Have you seen Maribel around here?" Max shook his head briefly. "No, and in fact, I was going to Mr. Derek's office. We have
Maribel hurried towards her car. Fortunately, she was able to enter and start the ignition before one of the men could reach her car. She turned the car, hitting some of the men in the process but she couldn't drive off as there was a car blocking her from behind. The men gathered right behind the car. "Get down, Maribel! Get out!" One of the men yelled. Maribel released a sigh and jerked back a little and pressed the accelerator. The men rushed out from behind, creating space for the car to drive out. The men were fast to move to the driver's side. "Get out, Maribel!" The men yelled again. Maribel drove out of the garage nevertheless. She released a sigh of relief. Though she knew it would be very difficult for her to get into Derek's house and retrieve the video recorder but she had to find an answer very fast. She couldn't afford to let her father down. . Benson arrived at Maribel's house, with the men. He glanced at his wristwatch, contemplating whether he was late or not
Suddenly, the weight on her pulled off. She released a breath and coughed severally because she was already gagging. Maribel looked up and saw that four of her men were fighting off Benson's men. She closed her eyes for a moment as pain rushed into her. "Boss, I will escort you," one of them said. Maribel managed a nod. The man moved closer, slipped his arm beside her, and pulled her up. Maribel could barely walk a few minutes when she lost consciousness. Benson cursed when he saw this but there was nothing he could do about it. It looks like Maribel was going to escape after all. "Pull back!" He ordered as he watched Maribel's men move away. One of the men rushed back to Benson. "Boss, what should we do now?" "Get inside. We are getting everything useful or suspicious in the house," he announced and stepped inside with the men. . Derek placed a call to Jason. "I will be getting off work very soon. There's something I would like to ask you. So, where should we meet?" "How
"I have no idea," Jason muttered and looked away. Derek could see the anxiousness in him and the fear that suddenly flickered on his face. He needed no one to tell him before he knew that Jason was lying. Derek regarded him for a moment. "It looks like you are lying. What more is hidden from me?" he probed further. Jason released a sigh. "I don't really know anything. I mean there was no way I would know something that you don't even know." Derek released an exasperated sigh. "Why can't I know about them?" He released angrily and raked a finger through his hair. He hesitated, as different feelings overtook him. He didn't even know how he was supposed to feel. Sad? Angry, flustered? They all tried to be the main emotion but they failed and Derek became more confused. He released a sigh. "Jason, you have to tell me everything you know. Please, you really have to. I need to know everything. I mean isn't it time to? If I don't know it now, when will I?" Jason cleared his throat mea
"What! Why? Are you going to pay?" Betty teased. "Does he even have the money? The amount is like half of the money he earns every month," Tim laughed. Betty became sober. "Sincerely, I told Matilda not to invite this wretched boy. He's just going to make the party less fun or were we supposed to get a hall that's less expensive because of him?" That's it! Derek has had enough. He dipped his hand into his pocket for his card. He was going to get the card with his money. "Here," a voice said suddenly, interrupting Derek of what he was about to do. He looked up at Daniel. "I will get a pass for him," he muttered with pride and stretched his card to the security guard. "Wow! Daniel!" Betty melted. "He's always a hero." Derek stared, shocked for a moment before a smile curled up at the tip of his mouth. Daniel was trying to show off. But what would he do if he discovered that he actually owned Aircastle where he worked? "Let's just go inside. The party has already started," Daniel s
Derek gathered his brows amazingly. "What? What do you mean?" "You broke the vase, Derek. You did!" Betty accused him. "You must be going blind, Betty, if you truly think I did. It was Ryan that did!" He protested softly. "Why are you lying," Ryan yelled. "You broke the fucking vase? Stop lying! You moron!" He yelled. Derek felt another stab of annoyance, and he clenched his fist beside him. "Say that again!" He dared. "Or what!" "What will you do to him?" Daniel demanded in a deep tone. He moved closer to Derek and locked his shirt. "Are you trying to act funny?" He tried to move Derek but failed, Derek was stronger. Kate stepped forward. "They are all lying! It was Ryan that broke the vase." Anger shot through Ryana at this statement. "Kate!" He yelled. Kate ignored him. "Yes, that's the truth!" "Well, that means he's coming with us," one of the men revealed. Matilda looked at Ian. "Please, intervene. Don't let them take Ryan away. Speak to your father's men." Ian cleare
Matilda turned to look at Ian. “Why did you lie? Why couldn’t you tell me the truth?” Ian looked away. There was no way he would have revealed the truth to them because they were actually going to humiliate him. And well, everything would have gone normal and no one would have noticed anything yet if Ryan hadn’t broken the vase. “Please,” Betty stepped forward. “Please, sir. Can we meet with Mr. Miller so we can plead with him?” Derek found himself smiling. The Miller they were looking for was in their midst and they didn't even know. “Well, Mr. Miller isn't someone you can meet with like that and no one will leave this place without paying for the vase." "Well, it was Ryan that broke the vase. He should face the consequences. We shouldn't care what happens to him," Kate muttered in anger. "No!" Ryan yelled. "You can't do that, you just can't!" He screamed with desperation. Daniel regarded Ryan for a moment. "Yes, he's right. We shouldn't leave him alone in this mess. We all kno
"No explanation. He should just get on his kneel and apologize," Daniel laughed even harder.Everyone was laughing as well except Kate and Barbara who weren't really in line with what has been decided."And if he really wants to do that, he should be fast with it, or he would be forced to do more," Betty muttered, walked to her seat, and sat."So, are you paying sir?" The waiter asked Daniel.Daniel shook his head briefly. "He's paying," he responded and gestured at Derek.The waiter moved towards Derek. "Sir," he called.Derek released a sigh, deep his hand into his pocket, and pulled out his card.Everyone laughed again. It was as if Derek was intentionally stalling time. Kata was disturbed and fed up. Derek was suddenly being stubborn, a behavior that he didn't exhibit while they were still in school.Actually, Kate was merely using Derek, as Ryan has said. Kate was angry at Ryan and decided to use Derek to provoke him. Kate has never liked Derek or supported him, even when they we