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John Davis had been keeping tabs on Alex. He had asked Andrew to look into what he had been doing and how the company was progressing. "I think he is handling everything pretty well, but Rubby is at war with him. He is bent on knowing more about the hidden treasure." Andrew looked at John Davis, who was looking a little pale. "Are you alright, sir?" Andrew moved closer to him. "I would be fine. Promise me one thing, Andrew." John looked at his old friend. Andrew and John go way back, and they have always had each other back. "What is that?" He asked, looking John in the eye. He knew what he was going to say, but he wanted to hear him say it. "Promise me you would love after Alex. He is the only heir I have, and I don't want anything bad to happen to him while I am alive or otherwise." John said, gently sitting upright to have a closer view of Andrew's face. "I promise to do everything in my power to make sure he is well looked after." John heaved a sigh of relief, seeing that Andr
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Looking into Alex's eyes, Paulina was filled with a mix of emotions. She couldn't resist being drawn to him but felt obligated to keep her promise to Andrew and see John Davis. She was unsure of the purpose of the meeting with Alex's grandfather, but she was prepared to hear whatever he had to tell her."I believe I can handle it without assistance, Alex," Paulina eventually replied, ending the strong eye contact they were sharing. "It appears to be a private issue involving your grandfather and myself." She said she was gently pulling her face away from him. Paulina was not prepared to exceed the boundary she had established for herself.Alex agreed, with a hint of disappointment visible on his face. "Okay then." Please inform me if you require any assistance."When they said goodbye for the day, Paulina struggled with conflicting emotions towards John Davis and her growing attraction to Alex. She was aware that she couldn't disregard John's urgent plea, yet she couldn't rid herself
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Alex felt his heart drop upon hearing his grandfather's words. Although he tried to keep his emotions in check, he couldn't conceal the torment consuming him. The idea of losing John Davis, who had always been a source of strength, was too much to bear. He was the only family member he had supporting him. His absence would be extremely missed.He will be the sole heir remaining from the Davis family."Grandpa, please don't say that," Alex begged, his voice shaking a little. "You will be okay." We will provide you with top doctors and top-notch treatment options. Gazing at his exhausted face, he spoke slowly. Alex understood that he needed to be prepared for whatever was approaching. Is it necessary for me to contact a doctor? I can arrange for the top doctor to come and provide you with the finest care. Grandpa, you will be okay."John placed a weak hand on Alex's shoulder, his eyes reflecting a mixture of love and sadness. "Thank you, Alex, but we both know that's not the answer. I've
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Alex and Andrew trailed behind the maid as she walked ahead of them. They looked at themselves as she walked towards John Davis's room. She looked at them and said nothing. Alex pushed the door open, only to see that his grandfather was still asleep. "Why did you come to raise a false alarm when he is only sleeping?" Alex asked, looking at the girl. Thomas moved closer to John and shook him gently. "Alex, he is dead." He said this, looking at Alex, who stood at the door, not sure what to say. "He can't be," Alex replied, moving closer to the dead body of his grandfather.Alex was in shock and frozen as he looked at his grandfather's motionless body. His thoughts raced with shock, struggling to grasp the abruptness of the situation. Andrew comforted Alex by placing a supportive hand on Alex's shoulder during this tragic loss. Alex eased himself onto the chair, feeling feeble as he beheld the sole individual who had believed in him and cared for him, now motionless and unresponsive."We
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Andrew stood up and wanted to talk, but Chloe silenced him. "You would keep quiet, old man. Don't you think for a second that you belong to the Davis family? I don't know why John kept you close to him all these years, but I would have you kicked out once I was made the head of this family." Chloe shouted in anger and looked at Alex, who was still in disbelief at how Chloe was acting. The door opened gently, and Alex looked up. He woke slowly into the arms of Mr. Black as he walked closer to him. "I am so sorry you lost him when you needed him the most." Chloe was shocked to see who walked in. "I thought you were dead along with Brandon." She looked at the man standing before her with disbelief. "As you can see, I am alive in flesh and blood. Wha was that noise about again?" He asked, looking at everyone seated at the table. I would have sworn I heard someone shouting. " Mr. Black looked at Chloe and looked back at those at the table.They all kept quiet, knowing who he was; he was
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Alex walked after Andrew as they both walked back to the John Davis office. "John asked me to give this to you. It is yours now." He said he was handing him a bulky brown envelope. Alex looked at him and said, "What is this?" He asked gently, going through some of the files. He looked back at Andrew and sighed gently, sitting down. John had carefully outlined all his companies and how he had been running them over the years. In a small envelope was a message for Alex. Dear son,This is meant for your father, but if you are reading this, then I assume you are already filling the role of your father. I would like to start by apologizing for not finding you in time. God knows I would give my life for your father, but I believe fate is cruel to me, taking away my only son and making me lose you. I know we will reunite someday because I won't stop until I have found you. I would be able to rest in peace knowing that you got this message. I want you to know that your father was killed. I b
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Paulina looked at her; she handled everything professionally. She woke up in Alex's room and saw that he was sleeping. She walked back and instructed Fiona to make some tea and have it ready before Alex woke up. Brian walked into the house and handed the laptop to Paulina, who immediately started to work. Later in the evening, Henrietta came to check up on Alex when he didn't return her call. She met Paulina in the mansion and looked at her. "Why are you here?" Henrietta looked at her with a furrowed eyebrow. Paulina wanted to tell her Alex was sick, but seeing her manner of approach, she said nothing. "Alex traveled and asked me to work from his home. Is anything the matter?" She replied coldly. Henrietta brought out her phone and dialed Alex's number, but she was not getting any response. She walked out of the house, angrily shutting the door behind her.Paulina felt happy that she could get rid of Henrietta without much stress. She looked at what she was putting on and wondered i
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Alex was feeling much better after being taken care of us. He was happy Paulina was by his side all through the crisis. Feeling refreshed, he called his staffs together and told them they all were moving with him to the Davis villa. They immediately packed their belongings and followed Alex. " Don't you think you need to stay low and heal for a while?" Paulina looked at him as he got dressed " I am not safe here. Xavier and Richard knows where I am. They now Davis is dead and it only a matter of time before they come for my head." Alex replied wincing as he tried putting on his shirt. His head was throbbing and when Paulina touched him, he felt warm. " I think your fever is broken but you need to take things easy." Alex nodded and walked down the stairs with Paulina as a guide beside him. " Is there any news from work?" Alex stopped and looked at Paulina. Paulina sighed " The mine companies is doing great but we still couldn't locate the final resting place of the treasure. I think
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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
