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2024-10-29 19:42:56Alex knocked at the big black gate, the gatekeeper came from his abode, opened the gate for him, and the gatekeeper tried to sympathise with him. Alex nodded his head as he mosey towards the door, he grabbed the doorknob and squeezed it open.
The entire Williams family were all seated and waiting for his return, he looked at them as they all sat on the couch in various positions.
A familiar voice spoke out “What did you say I did.” Mrs. Charlotte asked with a serious expression.
Alex halted his steps as he looked at her, Mrs. Charlotte's face was boiling in anger and her wrinkles had become more visible.
Mrs. Charlotte mosey towards him, “Did I ask you to do anything for me? Even if I did, you should have come back early to take her to school” She yelled.
“Mom, I I… ….” Alex was about to say something when a hand landed on his face, Mrs. Charlotte unleashed a thunderbolt slap on his face. It was so heavy that he staggered uncontrollably.
“I didn't ask you to do anything for me, why did you lie against me, you went out without telling anyone. And now you came back telling everyone I sent you on an errand.” Mrs. Charlotte said, crying.
Mrs. Charlotte walked up to her daughter Claire, with tears in her eyes, “Claire, don't mind him. I didn't send him on any errand. He went outside to see those useless friends from the orphanage.” She said using the handkerchief to wipe the tears in her eyes.
Alex was shocked, he looked at her in disbelief and his heart became heavy in pain. He couldn't believe that Mrs. Charlotte would lie. He was not expecting an old lady like Mrs. Charlotte to lie against him. He wished he had refused to go on the errand for her and this would have not happened, and his daughter wouldn't be lying helplessly in the hospital.
Mrs. Charlotte had lied against him, he didn't go to see any friends from the orphanage, it's been long since he saw most of his friends from the orphanage. Alex grew up in the orphanage, he ran away when he was seventeen and had to work at a restaurant to earn money.
It was when he was working there he met Claire Williams, they both became friends and had to get married four years ago.
Since he had nowhere to stay he moved into Claire's family house and became their errand boy and lived in Son-in-law. Mrs. Charlotte despised him so much, that she had wanted her daughter to get married to a rich and successful man. Someone from a wealthy and powerful family, who would help raise their status high in the society and not a low life like Alex.
Mrs. Charlotte continued cursing him but he walked up to her to plead, “Mom, I'm sorry but Naomi needs our help, she is lying in the hospital and the doctor said we need to make a deposit so they can commence with her surgery. Can you please lend me the money I promised I would pay back.”
“After lying with my name you want me to help you, you this pauper don't you have shame” She said.
Claire turned towards her mom and said. “Mom, Naomi is your granddaughter. Please help us, we will pay back." She fell on her knees begging her mom to help her save the life of her daughter.
Mrs. Charlotte stared at her son Benjamin and her husband Jacob, Mrs. Charlotte has been the chairperson in the house, she is the manager of Gourmet Garden Restaurant, and her husband Jacob had little say in the family he also worked at the same restaurant with her, Mr. Jacob works as his wife's assistant manager.
She took a deep breath and she curled a small smile on her lips “You want me to help you? Claire, I have told you that he is just a problem to you, he can't save the life of his daughter. He is poor.” She said.
Claire and Alex stared at each other before shifting their gaze to Mrs. Charlotte.
“How much are we talking about here,” she asked.
“Mom, it's a hundred thousand dollars and we can make a half deposit for the doctor to commence surgery immediately,” Claire muttered.
“Hundred what? She yelled.
She cleared her throat, before she mouthed, “Okay, I have an offer for you Claire. You will have to divorce this pauper and get married to Henry Walker.”
The room was filled with silence, Alex and Claire stared at each other once again. Alex clenched his fist in disappointment and disgust.
Claire has been sick and tired of the marriage. She was not getting enough respect from her family members and her colleagues at work. She had regretted getting married to Alex. She had fallen in love with a hard-working Alex but since they got married Alex had nothing to show for it. She never thought about divorcing Alex for any reason, not even now but the thought of saving her daughter's life might change everything.
Claire was shocked by her Mom's request, and she yelled in disappointment “Mom, I can't do it. Alex is my husband and the father of my daughter.”
Alex's heart was relieved after hearing Claire's statement, he thought Claire would accept and divorce him.
Alex pleaded with the rest of the Williams family to help him beg Mrs. Charlotte but none of them agreed to help him. They were all scared of Mrs. Charlotte. Claire walked to their room because she couldn't bear it anymore.
Alex followed her and she saw her sitting on the bed crying, she gave him a cold glance when he walked inside.
“Claire, I'm sorry it was all my fault. But I promise Naomi will not die. I will look for the money and she will be treated.” he said.
Claire knows It will be difficult for them to raise the money and also it will be hard for Alex when he finds out the truth about Naomi.
Claire works at Luxe Living Interior, she is the HR manager of the company. Claire has been having a secret affair with her boss, Henry Walker.
She gives most of her salary to her mother to keep for her and getting it now will be difficult. And even if she should get it, it wouldn't be enough to pay for her daughter's operation.
Claire looked at Alex as he mosey out of the room with his phone in his ear. She took her bag, pulled out her phone and tried to call Henry.
Alex had tried to call some of his old friends from the orphanage to see if they would help him. He had called two of his friends but It was not reachable. He rushed out of the house to see his friend George Danns
who works as the HR manager of Davis Hotel.
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He adjusted a bit, to get a glance of the person standing before him and before he could see anything, a man bowed his head downward before him. The man was as young as him. “Young master, we have been looking for you.” The man said. Alex was surprised by the man's attitude and he abruptly stepped back, while looking at the man. “Who are you?” He asked curiously. Alex was trying to know who he wasn't and to be sure the man had not mistaken him for someone else. “Young master, my name is Andrew Cooper, I'm your Grandfather's senior butler.” “ My Grandfather,” Alex asked as he laughed out loud. He was engrossed with several conflicting thoughts, he was still wondering if the man standing in front of him knew what he was saying. He didn't have parents and even the people who adopted him at the orphanage returned him after a few weeks because of his quietness and his unwillingness to cooperate at their homes. He thought maybe one of his adopted family had remembered him. He w
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The people stared at each other, and there was indistinct chatting from the crowd. Everyone was still staring at Alex. Mr. John called on his son Alex and he walked towards where Mr. John Davis was standing he took off the hat and sunglasses. The chatting from the crowd was heard buzzing around.Claire was dumbstruck at what she just saw, she couldn't believe the man she disliked and chased out of the house, was the grandson of her boss. Her heart was beating fast, she felt like collapsing. Her legs were heavy and quivering in fear. Whilst Henry Walker instantly rolled his eyes in shock.He trembled in fear, his heart pounding fast and his leg quivered in the unknown, fear crept deep into his heart as he got engrossed in a dumbstruck state.Claire tapped Henry with her hand. Alex stared at the two of them and understood the expression on their faces.Alex cleared his throat and said. “ I would like to thank all of you for a job well done, the company has gained popularity and the s
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Alex got back home and was still not used to being a billionaire. He looked around the mansion and tears welled his face. Andrew looked at him " Is everything alright young master?" He asked to get his briefcase. " I am fine, Andrew. Thank you."" You are welcome. What will you be having tonight?" He asked looking at his face " No, I am not hungry. I will just take a shower and go to bed." Alex replied waking like he would fallAndrew noticed it and rushed towards him as he broke down in tears. He patted him on the back "Everything is alright now. What we all need to do is move forward and forget all about the past." He said comforting, AlexBut he wasn't ready to forget the last just yet. The oan he went through, the hate, the hurtful words, and the ridicule were a constant reminder of the life he had lived for the last couple of years. Andrew noticed he was sober and decided to live with him. " Can I have a glass of wine?" Alex asked staring at Andrew who was not sure letting him
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[ TING! ]It was a strange number Alex decided not to pick up. His phone rang again and he picked it up in a tipsy manner. " Hello, please who am I speaking with?" The line was silent for some time before a female voice spoke " My son, I am sorry for the way we have treated you." Charlotte's voice was heard at the other end of the phone Alex didn't wait for her to finish before he cut the line off and slammed the phone on the floor. " Ah!." Ruth exclaimed fearfully " I am sorry if I had startled you. It wasn't my intention." Alex replied walking to the house. Ruth looked at how a sweet young man could turn violent within a space of a short time Alex walked into his room and landed on the bed. He closed his eyes as he drifted into sleep. The voice of his daughter woke him up. The sun penetrated his room and he used his hand to guard the rays of the sun from entering his eyes. He looked at the time on the wall of his room." Jeez, I am late." He said gently walking into his bathro
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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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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
