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Claire and Henry sat across from Rubby in the elegant dining room, the morning sun casting a warm glow through the windows. They were joined by Mrs. Will and Benjamin, who had just arrived, their faces still bearing traces of worry and exhaustion from the events of the previous day. Charlotte rubbed her eyes gently as she saw Henry seated across the table. "You are here, Henry." She said it softly. "Morning, Mrs. Will. I trust you had a lovely night's rest." He said, gently sipping the coffee before him."I did; I wasn't expecting to see you this morning." Charlotte said, taking her seat at the table. Rubby cleared his throat, his expression serious as he addressed the group. "We need to strategize on how to take down Alex and uncover the truth behind his dealings with Xavier Richmond and Richard Dickson. I am sure with everyone's hands on deck, we can't surely uncover what he is hiding." Charlotte nodded, her eyes filled with determination. "I'm ready to do whatever it takes to br
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Alex laid down on his bed as he wondered what the next action would be against his villains. He didn't know Rubby and his gang were up to him. He lazily got out of bed and saw Paulina's call. He ignored it and walked into the bathroom to take a cold shower. He was having a migraine since he had started to delve deeper into the business world and was also trying to bring his parents killers to justice. The thought of going to the police crossed his mind, but he thought someone like Xavier and Richmond would surely have connections in high places. He stood as the water washed through his body. He listened to his phone ring continuously and decided to quickly finish up and go and get his phone. With a towel tied around his waist, he walked towards it. A gentle knock at the door made him look up to see who it was. "Come in." Fiona opened the door and quickly hid her face away. "I am sorry; I didn't know you were naked." Fiona apologise Alex looked at himself. " Naked? I am not naked;
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Alex arrived at the Dickson mansion and was ushered in. "Ah, Mr. Davis! I can see you have come to grace us with your presence." Richard said it with a smile. Alex looked around, trying to see if he could catch a glimpse of Roseline. "She would be down in a few minutes," Richard said with a smile on his face. "I didn't know you were seeing my daughter," Richard said, looking at Alex from the corner of his eyes. " Alex coughed gently and looked back at him. "We didn't plan for it to happen. It just did." Richard looked at Alex with a stern face and asked, "Do you love her?" "C'mon, Dad, you are making him uncomfortable." Roseline's voice broke the tension between Alex and Richard. "I need to be sure this is not just a fling. You just had a nasty break, and I know how I had to nurse you back to being you." Richard replied Roseline moved closer to Alex and slid her arms under his. "Can we go now?" She asked with a smile on her face. Alex bowed his face to the ground before Richard
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Henrietta walked in and was surprised to see Alex with another woman. She recognized Roseline at once and wondered what Alex was doing to get back with her. "Are you following me now?" Alex asked, folding his hands. Henrietta smiled and looked at him. "And why would I do that? This place has the most delicious delicacies, and I come here often to have a taste of their food. She sat down and looked at Alex. "Another busse deal?" Alex looked at Roseline, and he could see in her eyes that she wanted her to be introduced to Henrietta or whoever was seated right in front of her. "My bad, meet Roseline Dickson. My girlfriend." Alex said with a smile. Roseline looked at Henrietta. "He is mine, so back off." " Really? Then why do you feel insecure the moment you see me?" Henrietta asked, even making the atmosphere a little bit more tense. "Can we leave? I don't want to share the room with her." Rose said, looking at Alex. "Let's just try to calm down. She is my co-worker; we work at th
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After Alex hung up the phone, a sense of dread washed over him. He couldn't believe Rubby would be up to them in just a matter of time. Paulina's urgent tone carried a heavy burden of concern in her words. Rubby and his followers were approaching quickly, so they had to act swiftly to avoid falling behind.Looking at Roseline, Alex smiled fakely, hiding his inner turmoil. He falsely claimed it was simply a job matter, trying to hide his nervousness from her.Roseline squinted, examining his face closely. She sensed he was keeping a secret, yet she decided not to push, believing he would open up when he felt comfortable. But little did she know she had her part to play in all of the drama. "Sure, if that's what this is all about," she responded quietly, gently squeezing his hand for reassurance.Alex guided Roseline to the sophisticated living room, where they sat on the luxurious couch. He couldn't rid himself of the feeling of imminent threat that stayed in his subconscious. Rubby's
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As Alex drove back home, his mind was filled with different thoughts as he wondered how Ruby was able to gain on him. He knew nobody knew about what he was doing except for his grandfather, Paulina, and Andrew. But Andrew didn't know much because he hadn't formally told him anything. "Who could be the snitch?" He tapped his steering wheel as he drove through the busy streets of Rochester. Alex didn't see an incoming vehicle, and they both collided. " Jeez!" Alex shouted, holding the back of his neck, as he got out of his car. Many onlookers gathered to see two fancy cars collide. They looked at the men walking closer to each other. "I am so sorry; I didn't mean to bump into you. I was just trying to avoid the pothole right in front of me." The man said he was holding his neck.He looked at Alex's car and saw it was a mess. "Can I fix that for you?" He asked, looking at Alex's face. "No, it is fine. Are you alright?" Alex asked, trying to be polite. The man nodded and brought out hi
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A cold shiver ran down Alex's spine at the deep and unfamiliar voice on the other end of the line. "Mr. Davis," the voice started, "I think there are some things we still need to talk about. I can see you really want to know about the death of your parents, and I am ready to assist you with that if you would let me."Alex felt his heart pound as he attempted to keep calm. "Who is that?" he asked, while his hand tightened around the phone."The voice responded in a mysterious manner, saying you can refer to me as... an interested party. I possess information that could be of value to you. Details regarding your history and potentially your upcoming experiences."Alex cleaned up the sweat that was forming on his forehead. The thought of another person knowing about his parents deaths was something he didn't anticipate. "Is there more to my parents deaths?" Alex thought to himself as he held the phone closer to his ears. Alex's thoughts were rushing, attempting to identify the voice. I
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Alex looked at Mr. Black, and he knew he needed to make sure he was a friend and not a foe. "I would like you to give me more time to think about all of this. I know you are trying to be helpful, but the recent incident has not been easy for me. I find it difficult to trust, and you need to make me trust you." Mr. Black looked at Alex, and he could see a lot of his father in him. "You are indeed your father's son. Always skeptical and careful." Alex's gaze was sharp as he looked at him. "Do you know my father?" He asked, dropping the glass of coffee he was holding. " Brandon? Yes, we go way back. We attended the same college and even graduated together. We lost contact when I was out of the country. He contacted me, telling me a few things I didn't understand. By the time I was back in the country, he was dead." Mr. Black said, looking at Alex. "Why reach out to me now? You could have come find me when you were back. So why wait till now?" Alex asked"I tried to find you, but it w
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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
