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Alex rolled on the bed, looking at Paulina by his side. He was more than happy to have the most beautiful and understanding woman. The rays of the sun caught her very skin and shone into her eyes. Alex got closer to her, using his body to block the sun. "Good morning," Paulina said with a smile on her face. "Morning, love," Alex replied. They both had a light kiss, and Paulina looked at him. "What are you doing?" She asked, seeing Alex staring at her face. "I am just happy you are mine." He replied Alex's phone rang, and a reminder popped up on it. "Gosh, I have forgotten." He said it in a rush as he got out of bed. "What is it?" Paulina asked, seeing the look on his face. "Today is Anthony Bailey's daughter's graduation. I can't miss that. Are you coming?" Alex asked, getting into the bathroom. "I don't think I should come. What do you think about asking Roseline out on a date? I think that would help throw Richard off your back for a little bit."Alex paused the toothbrush halfw
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As Alex's car sped down the familiar streets towards his mansion, his mind raced with a flurry of thoughts and emotions. The events of the day had unfolded with startling rapidity, leaving him reeling with shock and disbelief. His phone buzzed severally with Richard Dickson's call, and Alex furrowed his brows as he ignored the calls. He wasn't sure what to tell him if he eventually had his call picked up.Paulina, his fiance, had been abducted right under his nose, and Roseline, who had accompanied him, was nowhere to be found. The graduation ceremony, meant to be a joyous occasion, had descended into chaos and tragedy with the brutal murder of Anthony Bailey, a man whom Alex respected and admired. He was like a father to him. Alex's mind raced back to Lawrence, and he called, asking for a backup.Arriving at the mansion, Alex was greeted by a scene of utter chaos. Police cars lined the street, their flashing lights illuminating the night sky. Concerned neighbors gathered in small clu
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"Get them some water and a snack. Make them talk; I need answers about what I need." Rubby ordered and cut the call. "What did you order him? Don't tell me you told them about the gold." Xavier looked at Rubby with disbelief in her voice."They are my trusted men, and I can vouch for them with my life." Rubby replied with a smirk."Do you understand what you have done? Father would kill his son or daughter over something as this, and you dare tell me you told some thugs?" Xavier shouted angrily, standing to his feet. "Do you even tell them not to kill the both of them? I hope you didn't forget we have Roseline Dickson, whose father won't mind chopping off our heads if he finds out about this."You worry over nothing. I had made sure this incident wouldn't lead them to us. I promise." Ruby said, gently trying to calm Xavier down.The two of them chatted about how they were going to get their words straight in case they were interrogated by the cops. "Make sure they are not killed." Xav
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Alex listened carefully to what Mr. Lawrence had to say. "I will come over to your villa once I am free." Alex cut off the line and looked at Andrew. "I have to go now. Can you please take care of her and make sure she doesn't leave the house?" He instructed"Are you sure I don't leave the house? What are you talking about, Father? Do you plan on having me locked inside the house forever?" Naomi looked at Alex. "You know I have a lot of enemies, as they are currently attacking me with all they have. I need you to be safe, and don't think about going anywhere without my security. Where the hell were my men when Paulina was taken?" Alex looked at Andrew, a little angry. "I am sorry, Lex, but that is a bygone issue. What we need to focus on is how we are going to get Paulina and Roseline back." Andrew replied The door to the mansion opened, and Richard Dickson walked in. "Where the hell is my daughter? Where are you keeping her?" He asked, looking tensed. Alex looked by his flanks and
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"It is a long story. The picture of the man you are seeing, can you help me track him?" Alex looked at Lawrence. "Of course, anything for you, son. I will let you know when I find out anything." "Thank you; I am grateful I met you, Mr. Lawrence. I couldn't have done much without you. Also, do you know why anyone would want to kill Anthony Bailey?" Alex asked, looking at Lawrence. "I don't know, Alex. Every man has his own enemies. I have mine, and I am sure you are having yours too." Lawrence replied The both of them walked out of the room, with Lawrence telling Alex how he and Brandon had been friends and how many people wanted Brandon's head because of the gold mines. "I wish I was here to protect your father." "I am sure you did your best." Alex replied Agent Miller gathered information about the individuals Alex had mentioned, cross-referencing their backgrounds, connections, and possible motives. Each name on the list became a thread in a complex web of potential suspects, a
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Upon entering the poorly lit structure, Alex's heart raced with a blend of fear as he followed Sky. He constantly remembered his lessons with Anthony Bailey, finding power in the recollections of his mentor's guidance. Each advancement seemed like a jump into uncertainty, yet he was determined not to be hindered by fear. While walking, he scanned from side to side in hopes of spotting Roseline or Paulina.Within the structure, the atmosphere was tense as the sound of their footsteps echoed in the thick silence. Alex was very alert, examining his surroundings carefully for any potential threats. Faint murmurs ahead made it evident that there were others in the building.Sky guided Alex further into the building's hallways, holding onto Alex's arm tightly. Even though Alex appeared calm on the outside, he could still feel the tense atmosphere in Sky's behavior, a quiet caution against making any unexpected actions.At last, they arrived at a poorly illuminated chamber where two figures
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Rubby and Sky escaped, while the rest of the men were captured. "Call an ambulance!" I shouted in fear. Agent Miller immediately called out to his men, telling them to get the ambulance to the site. "Stay with me, honey. I promise you're going to be fine." Alex promised, seeing the frightened look on her face. "I need everyone to please exit the building." Agent Miller shouted as many of Ruby's hostages were released. The wailing sound of the ambulance was heard as it got closer. The men came out of the van and had Paulina's body carried in. Alex wanted to follow them, but Miller had him stay back to help with the ongoing investigation. "Don't worry, she would be fine." " Fine? I don't think you understand how severe her injuries were." Alex shouted in anger as he entered the van. As the ambulance drove into the night, the doctor in charge tried to stabilize Paulina's heartbeat, and he also applied pressure to her wound. He looked at the gunshot wound and looked at Alex. "Is she goi
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As Alex took Paulina back home, all he could think about was what could have happened to him if she had died. His mind went back to the night and how he had heard the gunshot and how Paulina had landed on the floor gasping for breath. He looked at her and was happy that she was hale and healthy. As they got back into Davis's mansion, Naomi rushed at Paulina. She had anxiously waited for her to come back home. Paulina smiled weakly at Naomi, " I am glad you are alright. I couldn't sleep or drink." Naomi said worriedly " I am sorry I had all of you worried," Paulina said gently looking at all the staff and Andrew Cooper. " Fiona, can you please have my room tidy up? She would be staying in my room from now on." Alex ordered and everyone smiled They all knew how over-caring Alex could be especially with Paulina facing a near-death experience. The staff went about their normal duties and a delicacy was immediately made to celebrate the arrival of Paulina back into the house. As they a
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Alex immediately reached out to Agent Miller about the disappearance of Andrew Cooper. He showed him the text message he had received from Sandra. "We need to find him fast. Why didn't you show me this, Alex?"Agent Miller asked with a furrowed eyebrow. "I am sorry; I actually showed this to Andrew, but he said it was nothing." Alex replied with his hand akimbo. All the staff were sad to see that Alex was in a sad mood. They all knew Andrew was like family to him. "He is going to be fine, Alex. I am sure Agent Miller and Alice would make sure he is." Miranda said soothingly, Alex ***************************************************************Andrew opened his eyes and looked around to familiarise himself with the place he was. His vision was hazy as he tried to see who was standing in front of him. "It is good to have you in my midst, John Davis." Sandra said it with a wide grin. "You had my husband jailed, and you are going to help me free him." "Free him? Who the hell do you th
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The news of Xavier being sentenced to a life in prison makes the whole of Rochester happy. Many were able to get some of their entitlement back from Richmond's. His long-term wealth was divided among the victims. All of them went to the Davis mansion to show appreciation and thank Alex for everything he had done to help them. Some went with gifts, while others gave Alex more money. It was a day of joy for the Davis's as they kept hosting many visitors. Paulina and Naomi were now back in the country when they heard Alex was captured by Xavier. "You did it, cousin." Miranda said with her eyes, showing she was proud of him. "I am sure your father will be able to rest now, seeing that you have accomplished what he started." Alex smiled, looking at Naomi and Paulina. "Can we go back to Miami now?" Naomi said it with a happy look on her face. "Of course, honey. But we need to make sure we tidy up all loose ends. Then we can leave." Alex replied " Yippee." Naomi shouted with joy, dancing
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Tension filled the courtroom as anticipation hung heavily in the air. Xavier was seated at the defendant's table, with his hands in shackles and his eyes showing a cold and resolute expression. The press gathered outside, eagerly seeking every bit of information on the widely- publicised case that had caught the nation's eye. Xavier was no ordinary criminal; he was the brain behind a string of atrocious acts that had caused widespread destruction. The trial was expected to be lengthy and difficult, as numerous victims and their families sought to obtain justice. Claire was seated at the front, with a mix of determination and sadness written on her face. She was haunted by the loss of her parents and the trauma of the events, but she was resolute in ensuring that Xavier faced consequences. Alex remained next to her, offering quiet comfort. Both individuals were important witnesses in the case against Xavier, and their testimonies were vital for the prosecution's case. James Harrison
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Richard tied a cloth around the gunshot wound on his leg. "Get back out there and find me, Xavier. He is going to pay for what he has done." Spy looked at his face. "Are you going to be alright?" He asked with a worried look on his face. "Just find me, Xavier. That is all I want." Richard ordered Spy and his men walked out of the room, leaving Richard alone to treat himself. Richard walked gently towards the first aid box as blood dropped on the floor following him. He grabbed the kit, swearing under his breath. He immediately cut open his shirt and tried removing the bullet. After a few minutes, he was done. Richard knew the FBI would be looking for him because he had left a trail behind for them to follow. He closed his eyes and decided to take a nap. ***************************************************************Agent Miller and Agent Alice got to Xavier's hiding spot, but he wasn't there anymore. Xavier had left with Alex and Claire to find the treasure. "Do you think they w
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Xavier picked up his phone and looked at Claire. "Make sure he doesn't go anywhere." He said it with a stern look on his face. Claire looked at him with disdain and wondered why she would be receiving orders from a man who killed her father. "What are you doing here, Claire?" Alex looked up to meet her gaze. "I am going to kill him." She replied sharply, looking at Alex, who was tired."Listen to me, Claire; whatever you think of doing has to stop. Get the police and let them know where I am." Alex looked at her, but she was bent on having things done her own way. "Don't tell me what to do, Alex. We are not a couple any more, remember?" Claire snapped The pain of losing her mother and father at the same time was unbearable. Perhaps the Wills deserved everything that was coming their way. Xavier walked back into the house. "We are having companies soon," he said with a smirk."Remind me, how did you know I was here once again?" Xavier asked and looked at Claire. "I was at the orph
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"No, we didn't. Xavier managed to escape with Alex taken as his prisoner." Agent Miller reported the case to Steve. "I need all the FBI agents out there looking for him. Make sure he is caught." Steve ordered Agent Miller and Alice immediately gathered more men to look for Xavier. The bodies were left over for the forensics team to work on. The police were on their sirens as they all drove into the street looking for Xavier and Alex. The news was aired on television and all social media platforms about Xavier's escape. The city was on high alert, with every available law enforcement officer on the lookout for the fugitives. The streets were flooded with blue and red lights, and the air was thick with tension.***************************************************************Victor stumbled through the alleyways, his breath coming in short, painful gasps. His side ached from the fall, and he knew he needed to find a place to hide, and fast. The shards of glass had left deep cuts on his
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Victor was just packing his things when he heard a gentle knock at the door. "Hello, who is it?" He said he was gently walking towards the door with his pistol. The door was kicked down by Joe's kick, and he was standing face-to-face with Victor. "Who are you, and what audacity do you have to kick down my door?" Victor shouted at him. " Me?" Joe asked, looking back to see if Victor was really talking down on him. "Are you Victor?" Joe asked, dipping his hand into his jacket. Victor quickly pointed the gun at him and said, "II will gun you down if you try reaching for your pocket." "You have got some balls." Joe replied, bringing out the picture to confirm if he was really standing before Victor. "You do know that everyone who betrayed Xavier Richmond doesn't leave to tell the story, so why do you?" Joe asked, and before he could finish his statement, Victor shot at him. Joe was fast; he managed to dodge the bullet and looked at Victor. "Well, you ain't as dumb as I think. Here is wh
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"Paulina has the document." Alex said it with a happy face. "That is good, but don't tell me you are going to give the documents to Xavier." Andrew's face turned pale. The two men stopped talking and looked at themselves. "I haven't thought much about it. I think the fake document you gave me might come in handy, but then what would you do if Xavier knew it was a fake? Then I would be risking the children's lives for a piece of paper." Alex replied "Listen to me, Alex Davis, that document isn't just any document, and it is definitely not a piece of paper. It is a lineage of business passed to your grandfather and was supposed to pass to your father and then finally to you. The document is the secret of mining and how to make your business excel. I think you need to decide what you're finally going to do with it when it gets back into your hand." Andrew advised as he stepped outside his study room. Alex sighed, knowing what Andrew said was true. He needed a plan that could work witho
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"Who has it?" Paulina asked, looking at her face. "Simon does." Henrietta replied. "Where are you meeting with him, or is this just another plan of yours?" Paulina looked at her face. The tension was high as they took their seats. Paulina immediately took out her phone and called Alex. "I think you might need to stall for some time, or better yet, come down to Maimi. It looks like Henrietta doesn't have the documents." Alex rubbed his hands over his hair gently as he listened to everything Paulina was saying. "I can't come down to Maimi at the moment. I need to sort out what is going on here." Alex replied "What about Henrietta?" Alex added "She is right here with me." Paulina replied, passing the phone to her. Henrietta shook as Alex spoke to her, and Paulina looked at her and wondered what Alex said to her. The line was cut off: "I can help you find him." Henrietta looked at Paulina. "You mean Simon?" "Yes, I know where he might be hiding." Henrietta said this again, looking a
