"Shut up!" Karla scoffed. She had gotten so irritated by how George was insulting and humiliating Duncan. The shocking part of it for her was that Duncan wasn't saying a word in his defense or to shut him up. "What nonsense are you talking about? He's not my dri…" he was about to reveal that Duncan wasn't her driver when Duncan stepped forward, gently shoving her behind him."It's okay, George. Now you've got a lot of things to go tell the family. Leave."Karla rolled her eyes at Duncan. She couldn't believe he was just telling him to leave without saying a word. It got her more dazed."Sure. Bye, pathetic driver!" George rolled in laughter before leaving with his girl."Hey." Karla groaned, stepping up next to him as she turned him to face her. "You just let him go? He insulted you and…""Quiet." Duncan placed a finger against his lips. "Let's go." He went to the other side of the back seat door and raised his brows as he saw her not making a move."Hey!" She shifted her gaze to him
As Duncan walked up to the security man that had politely called out to him in a respectful manner, he recognized the man and the other security man standing next to him as the security men that had mocked him the other night he arrived. "Good morning, sir," they greeted him, bowing. Duncan was a bit surprised by their show of regard. He buttoned his sleeves, giving a nod in acknowledgment. "How may I help you?""Nothing, sir. We just want to apologize to you for our misbehavior on the night you came. We are truly sorry."The men had actually gotten to know that Duncan had booked the Golden Exquisite suite and were taken aback. They had decided to by all means meet him and apologize for their taunts so as to protect their jobs."It's alright." Duncan waved and they glanced above his shoulder at something. He tilted his head to see what they were looking at but saw nothing."Sir, I hope you haven't complained to Madam Zelda about us," the other security man asked, shaking. Duncan li
Duncan opened his mouth to say something but no words came out of it. He couldn't believe his ears."Babette." Zelda gestured to Babette and the lady stepped forward."Master Duncan, The Walton Imperial conglomerate has over fifty companies under them all over the country and the globe as a whole. There are also chains of great hotels under it and other estates," Babette narrated.Duncan glanced at Karla who was smiling. "Mrs. Zelda, are you sure of what you're saying?"Feeling a bit hurt that he addressed her formally, Lady Zelda forced a smile and held his arms in a loving way. "Everything is yours, my son. Now, I'll step down and let you handle it all. You'll take care of the businesses. You will be in charge now."Luke's expression turned sour for a strange reason when Lady Zelda said so. He stepped forward and whispered into her ear."Ma'am, aren't you going too far? He's inexperienced and…"Zelda held up a hand, shunning Luke. He straightened and took a step backward."He's my
Abigail walked up to Duncan and inhaled."I know your wife and in-laws, the Lennart family, has wronged you terribly and I would love to help you in any possible way I can, Duncan.""Can I trust you?" Duncan asked, his eyebrows creasing. Karla stepped forward and grabbed his arm."You can't trust her. You don't know her.""Step back," he whispered to her.Karla rolled her eyes, letting go of him."Duncan, you can trust me. I know with time, you'd need my help.""What can you help me with?""Almost anything.""You're just a businesswoman. Focus on running your business," Karla snapped.Abigail turned to face Karla, shaking her head. "Don't judge a book by its cover. I'm not just a businesswoman, I'm also a Computer Literate.""Pff, I am too.""Look, I'm a problem solver. I solve problems quickly and effectively too. I'm able to identify complex issues and tackle them. I have connections and my network is strong. Duncan, If you don't want my help, then it's fine."Abigail turned to leav
Marcus, who was greatly stunned by who it was that had just kicked him, held his jaw. "You son of a bitch!" Marcus growled as the person darted off. "Stop there!"Duncan watches in awe as the person runs fast to a bike at the rear of the parking space, jumps onto it, and starts the bike. "Stop that person!" Marcus yelled to no one in particular and was about to stand up and go after the person but Duncan held out a leg, causing him to stumble on it and crash back on the ground.Barbette laughed and hearing the engine of the bike roar to life, Duncan averted his gaze to the biker as he sped down the alley, driving rough and energetically which indicated to Duncan that whoever it was was confident and skilled behind the handlebars.Before the security men could stop the biker after hearing Marcus yell, the biker had disappeared down the estate road, it was clear that the person was not one to waste time."Come on, Marcus, you can go catch the biker now," Duncan said, sarcastically, ma
Karla's eyebrows creased as she stared into his eyes, trying to figure out what he meant but she couldn't. Seeing how confused she had appeared to be, Duncan chuckled. "It's you, right?" "Huh?" "The biker woman." Karla's eyes widened. She gulped before shaking her head vehemently and went on to deny it. "I wasn't the one. I…" Duncan pulled her into a hug before she could finish talking. She was astonished. "Thank you," he whispered to her. Her evolving tension declined and she smiled, restraining herself from wrapping her arm around him. Duncan inhaled as he broke the hug and straightened up. For the first time, she saw a smile on his face. He was unknowingly holding her hand until the door was pushed open, Abigail walked in, causing him to let go. "Um, I'm sorry for just walking in like that," Abigail apologized. Karla's jaw stiffened and she tilted her head and cast a bombastic side-eye at her. "The door was open and…" "It's okay." Duncan waved. Abigail smiled. "I heard y
As they dropped their glass after making the toast, Zinnia caught Duncan staring and barked. "Get lost, witless. Go and do the dishes!" Duncan nodded and they roared In laughter as he continued walking. Duncan got halfway down the hallway and stopped. He took out his phone and called Babbette. "Hello, sir?" "Babbette, I want to know something." "Alright, what is it, sir?" "Is Vast Group Company associated with Walton Group of Companies?" "Yes, Sir. The company is one of our under-companies." "Do you know Peterson Rogers?" "Yes, I do. He's for now the COO of VGC, but he'll be promoted by tomorrow to be the CEO." "He shouldn't get promoted." "Excuse me, sir?" "I need you to fire him." Babbette was shocked by Duncan's pronouncement. "Sir, is there…" Duncan heard footsteps approaching and he interrupted. "Let's talk later." He hung up. "Duncan," a familiar voice called him in a light tone and he turned to meet Lisa. "Hey, brother-in-law, I hope you don't feel bad because
It was Karla and Duncan's heart skipped a beat after he laid eyes on her. The transformation in her appearance was astonishing. Despite the impeccable makeup and luxurious attire that exuded wealth, he could still recognize her unmistakable features. "Karla?" The shock on his face mirrored the surprise he saw reflected in her widened eyes and the slight gulp she took in response to hearing her name.Confusion washed over Duncan as he tried to make sense of the stark contrast before him.This time, Karla wasn't looking a bit like the eyesore woman who had annoyed him in the past few days. She now radiated an aura of affluence and sophistication that seemed completely at odds with his previous encounters with her.Duncan's gaze shifted from her momentarily, turning to his mother, a small smile playing on her lips. He couldn't find the words to speak, his mind grappling with the unexpected turn of events.Just as his bewilderment reached its peak, a man walked into the room, catching Jo
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The following weeks were a whirlwind of excitement as Duncan and Karla delved into the preparations for their wedding. Amidst the chaos of planning, choosing venues, and coordinating details, their love for each other grew stronger. As the anticipated day arrived, it unfolded as a spectacular event, earning the title of the best wedding ever held.Duncan, mesmerized by Karla as she walked down the aisle, whispered, "You look breathtaking, my love."Karla's eyes glistened with happiness. "And you look dashing. I can't believe this day is finally here." The ceremony was filled with heartfelt vows, joyous laughter, and the collective love of friends and family. As they exchanged rings, symbolizing their commitment, the crowd erupted in cheers, celebrating the union of two souls deeply in love. The celebrations continued into the night, marked by lively dances, heartfelt toasts, and the undeniable glow of happiness radiating from Duncan and Karla. It was a day etched in their heart
Some weeks later, Abigail stepped out of her car in front of the airport. She was set to leave after being unable to detach herself from Duncan for the last weeks.Linda and Xia bid her goodbye, expressing their good wishes."Take care, Miss Abigail. We appreciate everything you've done,” Linda said, emotionally.Xia added, "Safe travels. We'll miss you." As Abigail headed towards the entrance, she was pleasantly surprised to find Duncan and Karla inside, waiting for her. They had arrived earlier to see her off.Duncan, smiling warmly, said, "Hey, Abigail. We thought we'd come to say our goodbyes in person."Abigail was touched. "You didn't have to do that. I'm really grateful."Karla with sincerity, said, “Abigail, you've been a true friend to Duncan and you've helped me in some ways too. We can't thank you enough for helping us."“You're both welcome.” Abigail stared at Duncan as he spread his arms apart, asking for a hug.Abigail hugged Duncan one last time, and with a heartfel
The following morning, the Lennart family received the news that Gregg and Rhino would soon face trial. Ma'am Luna fretted about the implications, and Laila suggested a drastic measure."Mother, considering the situation, maybe we should leave the country. It might be the safest option for us and Zinnia."Ma'am Luna, pondering the idea, said, "Leaving the country might indeed be the best way to ensure Zinnia isn't exposed for Duncan's death. After all, his corpse hasn't been found."Meanwhile, Zinnia overheard their conversation and entered the room."Leave the country? Why? What's happening?"Laila, trying to calm her, explained, "Zinnia, dear, it's just a precaution. With Gregg and Rhino facing trial, it's better for us to avoid any unnecessary attention."Zinnia was skeptical. But what about Duncan?" Ma'am Luna, feigning concern: "Sweetheart, we're doing this for your safety. If we stay, people might start questioning Duncan's disappearance."Zinnia reluctantly agreed."Fine, bu
Abigail observed Duncan and Karla getting into Karla's car before driving off. A single tear slipped down her cheek, quickly wiped away as she elegantly adjusted her knee-length gown. Xia appeared behind her with her P.A., stating, “You shouldn't have held back and listened to the nonsense Karla spewed.”Abigail chuckled. “It's okay.”“Maybe it's time to wrap this up,” Abigail declared. “I will go alone.” She slung her bag over her shoulder and left.“She's so strong,” Linda remarked as they watched Abigail drive away.“You're right,” Xia concurred. “She's also a great person. Right?”Xia dropped her gaze to Linda, nodding in agreement. Meanwhile, Karla kept a watchful eye on Duncan as he drove, his demeanor almost reckless. She hesitated to stop him, not wanting to ruin his mood. However, as Duncan nearly lost control, endangering their lives, she forced him to pull over.“I am sorry,” Duncan apologized after stopping. It dawned on him that he should have been more careful, realiz
Duncan was surprised at what he heard and his expression turned stoic. “Duncan, I only learned about that tonight when I heard her and Karla talking about executing the plan.”Duncan looked away slowly, unable to believe his ears.Karla came closer and said, reluctantly, “Also, Abigail is Rhino's niece. I knew about it.”Duncan's gaze shifted to her in astonishment. “You learned about it today?”Karla shook her head. “It was during the last party.” Duncan's jaw dropped. “I'm sorry.”“You kept it from me for days?!”“I'm sorry, Duncan, I didn't intend to do that.”“Crap! How can you tell me that? Abigail is related to my father's killer and you kept such important information from me. Why?!”Karla sighed, remorse evident in her eyes. "Duncan, I didn't want to burden you with more pain. I was torn between revealing the truth and protecting you from the harsh reality. I thought it would be better to let you know at the right time."Duncan groaned, frustration and betrayal etched on hi
“Duncan!” Karla yelled, taking a step, but a smile on his face eased her worries. Gregg's men, stationed to take Duncan down, surfaced, awed by Duncan's calmness. Karla, surprised, rushed to him, checking his entire body in panic. “Duncan, are you okay?” Duncan nodded, taking off his suit jacket. Unbuttoning his sleeves, he revealed a bulletproof vest. Karla gasped and sighed. “You're wearing a bulletproof?” Duncan nodded, and she laughed softly before pulling him into a hug, panting. Amidst the chaos, Duncan embraced Karla. "I had to take precautions. I couldn't risk anything happening at this critical moment." Karla, relieved, whispered, "I was terrified. It looked so real." Duncan kissed her forehead. "I needed it to be convincing. Now, let's let them think they succeeded." Zinnia and Ma'am Luna, still amid the chaos, discreetly slipped away, realizing the plan had taken an unexpected turn. Lady Zelda, shocked, approached Duncan and Karla. "Duncan, are you alright?"
Ma'am Luna, losing her patience tightened her grip on Zinnia, urging her. “Answer me!” Unsure of how to respond, Zinnia hesitated before finally deciding to play along.“I didn't do anything, grandmother. Duncan just disappeared on his own, and I don't know where he is.” Zinnia maintained a facade of innocence, concealing the dark truth lurking beneath the surface. Ma'am Luna let go of Zinnia and she excused herself to use the bathroom. Confirming ma'am Luna wasn't watching her as she walked away, Zinnia signaled to Gregg who was standing some meters away from her, and headed out. Gregg followed her. He walked up to her as she paced back and forth outside.When he tapped her, she spun, startled and almond screamed.“Dear, relax. What's wrong?” Gregg asked.“Ma’am Luna, I mean my grandmother seems to be suspecting me. She just asked me about Duncan earlier.”Gregg frowned, concern etching his face. "What did you tell her?"Zinnia took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. "I
After a brief silence, Karla pointed at Abigail, who strangely did nothing but stare at her in astonishment. “If you ever wish ill for Duncan again, then I won't think twice before giving you a dirty slap to get you thinking straight.”Abigail smirked and chuckled before rubbing her stinging cheek, which had turned red.“You know what, Karla? You're unbelievable. I had thought for once that you're different from those selfish women out there. I had empathy for you when you opened up to me, and that's why, to date, I have not told Duncan about your relationship with Rhino. You have turned against him and stabbed him in the back. Why? Because he rejected you?! You're so pathetic.”Abigail shrugged and straightened up, managing to smile. She simply said, “Enjoy the party, and… my regards to Duncan.” With that, she entered her car. Karla watched her drive off, engulfed in bitterness, then returned inside.Abigail pulled by the side of the main road later and called Xia.“You're at the pa