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Clare and Henry took over Ruby's properties since he had no one to take over them. "We are finally the leaders of this great mining company." Henry said it with a smile.They finally had the life they had wanted thanks to Rubby, who left behind a fortune. "We haven't heard from him, and it has been three weeks now. Do you think he is coming back?" Claire asked with a worried face. "You worry too much over nothing. I said we would continue the way we have been handling the business and see what becomes of us in the coming days. If Rubby were alive, he would have reached us.. Either he is in hiding or he has been caught by the FBI." Henry replied."Then why haven't the police come to raid his office and home?" Claire looked a Henry "If you were an agent, where do you think your suspect would go first?" Claire looked at Henry and said, "Home?" "Yes, home. That is the first place he would think of, and that is the only reason why the FBI hasn't raided his home." "Let's just relax and
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The next morning, Ethan Walsh arrived at Alex’s office at exactly 9 a.m. He was a tall man with sharp features, exuding an air of quiet confidence. Paulina met him at the entrance and led him to the conference room where Alex was waiting."Alex, this is Ethan Walsh," Paulina introduced them.Alex extended his hand. "Thank you for coming on such short notice, Ethan. We need your help."Ethan shook Alex's hand firmly. "I'm happy to help. Paulina briefed already on why I am here, but I’d like to hear the details from you."They sat around the conference table, and Alex began outlining the situation. "Xavier Richmond is a dangerous man. He's behind several criminal activities, including the murder of my parents and the recent kidnapping of my fiancée, Paulina. We believe he's hiding someone named Rubby, who can provide crucial information to bring Xavier down."Ethan nodded, taking notes. "Do you have evidence linking Xavier to these crimes, or any leads on Rubby’s whereabouts?"Alex shoo
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Alex’s heart pounded as he followed the young doctor through the sterile hallways of the hospital. The smell of antiseptic was overpowering, and the fluorescent lights cast a harsh glow on the white walls. Paulina walked beside him, her face pale with worry. They had arrived at the hospital minutes earlier, desperate for news about Ethan."Mr. Davis, right?" The doctor had approached them in the lobby, adjusting his spectacles."Yes," Alex replied, urgency in his voice. "How is Ethan Walsh?"The doctor led them to a private room at the end of the corridor. "He's stable but in critical condition. He sustained a significant head injury and smoke inhalation. We're monitoring him closely and have him on a ventilator to help with his breathing."As they entered the room, Alex saw Ethan lying motionless on the hospital bed, tubes and wires connected to various machines that beeped and hummed. His head was bandaged, and his face was pale.Paulina gasped, covering her mouth with her hand. "Oh
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Agent Miller kept digging more about Xavier Richmond and what vendetta would be for keeping Rubby under his roof. He also had on his wall the murder and death of Anthony Bailey, and everything was not making sense. Something was missing, and he couldn't place his fingers on it. Rubby has no motive for killing Anthony Bailey. But he had all the reasons to have Paulina and Roseine kidnapped. He was doing that for the gold. Miller's door burst open, and Agent Alice walked up and saw the wall decorated with many pictures and fliers. "Wow! You have a lot of big investigations going on. I thought you were told to stay clear of the Richmonds." Alice looked at him as she walked to the fridge to get herself a bottle of soda. "Does this make any sense?" Miller looked at Alice and continued, "Rubby has no motive to kill Anthony Bailey. Yes, they needed a distraction to have Roseine take from Alex's side, but don't you think killing Anthony Bailey was too much?" Alice opened her bottle of drink
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Xavier, on the other hand, was weary of everything. The death of Rubby and the god brought along with him. "Don't you think spending a lot of cash right now will cause a stir, and the more might just have a reason to reinvest in us?" He looked at Sandra, who was lusting after the gold right in front of him. "We are rich, honey, and I am sure no one would care if we were two times richer." She replied, grabbing one of the golds."All we have to do is pay Lawyer Maxwell a good amount of money and have him defend us. What do you think about buying Rubby's mining mansion?" Sandra chipped in, and Xavier looked at her. "Oh my god! Why haven't I thought about all of this? Alex Davis had terminated the contract he had with us. We might as well have Rubby's company take iver, and then we can target taking the mines from Alex, along with any hidden treasures in the land." Xavier smiled, seeing that the plan was brilliant."Do you think Henry and Claire would give up the mining industry? I hea
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Jacob Allison had become a crucial part of Xavier and Sandra's world. His charisma and clever humor made him popular at their parties, and his sincere fascination with the mining sector earned him a position as a trusted advisor. Nevertheless, Xavier's paranoia never decreased. He had established his empire through distrust and deception, and he understood the importance of not dropping his guard entirely. While Jacob wandered through the lavish hallways of the Richmond mansion at a luxurious party, Xavier and Sandra started to question their newfound friend.In the dark corner of the ballroom, Xavier quietly expressed to Sandra, "There's something about Jacob that doesn't feel right to me." He is excessively flawless. I don't want to believe he has our best interests at heart."Sandra, looking around at the crowd, responded, "I've had similar thoughts. His timing and his story align perfectly. There is more to him than meets the eye, but I want to believe he is legit."Xavier gave a
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On the other side of Rochester City Alex and Paulina were trying to make sure Ethan was well taken care of. Walking into the hospital, they met him up and about. "Won't you be in bed?" Alex asked, walking closer to him with a smile. "I think I have been resting for a while now, and I need to get back in the game," Ethan replied. "You should take some time off. Try and relax and get back your strength." Paulina advised "Of course, I will do that when I am done with the irk at hand. I know how important catching the culprit is, and I am going to try my best to help you solve this case." Ethan said with a stern face. The door was slightly pushed open, and the door walked in. "Mr. Ethan, I can see you are fine now." He said it with a smile. "When will I be discharged, doctor?" Ethan asked "Today, of course, you have shown a significant improvement, and you are free to go home." Ethan looked at their faces and smiled. "See, I am all healed up now." "Not so fast; you need to take you
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Alex sat on the edge of his chair, Paulina still on his lap, processing the new lead. The realization that Henry and Claire could be behind the attack on Ethan was a bitter pill to swallow. His mind raced with the implications of this discovery. He knew he had to tread carefully. H had once had issues with the Wills and Henry. Alex believes they should have learned their lesson by now. But working with Rubby was something he had never anticipated. "We need to gather evidence," Alex said, his voice low and determined. "If Henry and Claire are involved, they won't be easy to take down."Paulina nodded. "I'll start digging into their financials and looking for any connections to Xavier's operations. We need a solid case before we make our move."Alex leaned back, his eyes distant, as he considered their next steps. "And I'll have Marcus look into their recent activities. If they've been in contact with any of Xavier's associates, we'll find out."As Paulina stood up, Alex pulled her bac
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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
