The guy in the car pooped his head in, adjusted his glasses, rolled up the car glass and zoomed off.
Jones was mad at the unknown guy in the car. Each strand of hair on his body rose up. He looked back at Lana who had insulted; she was no more at sight.The anger in him was aggravated by that stranger who came shouting at him. Did he really know who he was talking to? And who is he to threaten him? Or who sent him that gave him the confidence?Those questions rushed to his mind. He thought, as he was walking down the road, people wanted to know his might…He would show his might to those who call for it. He finalized.He had messaged two of his bouncers to come and pick him immediately and the guy zoomed off.A glittering gold SUV car rushed down towards him from the back. One of the onlookers who had witnessed what happened earlier thought the car wanted to knock him down and quickly shouted, “They are behind you watch out, poor man!”Jones turned back. Instead of knocking him, the car stopped suddenly.Two bouncers jumped down it and bow to him. “We seek your mercies if we are late, master!” They said rigorously.The man who shouted before was so surprised at the display. He thought who this man could be that looked poor some minutes ago but not now.Jones had entered the car. He was contemplating about the guy in the car. I wanted to know how to make him smell himself.Suddenly, the image of someone came to his mind. Except the glasses that made the guy slightly recognisable, the voice matches someone who is familiar.“It's Sam.” He saidThe bouncer at the owner’s side turned to Jones at the back and said, with readiness for action, “Do you need anything, Boss?”“Yes, I need Sam’s profile within short minutes.”“Okay, Sir.”He took out his supercomputer and punched its keyboard, severely.“Done, Sir!”He gave the computer to Jones who scrutinized Sam's profile very well.“Yes, the guy was Sam. That's good.” He exclaimed.“From now on, keep your nose to the ground on him. I want him to lick the ground before me.”“Noted, Sir!”***Truly the guy was Sam. He didn't expect to see him there. He just saw him suddenly and stopped. It seemed Sam had been working on Jones.Sam concluded that Jones would be too cheap to deal with. Why? Because he saw him by the road side being ridiculed by a common lady.“No true wealthy person, billionaire or whatever will be insulted like that!” He murmured to himself.“He will cry for what he did too soon!”A mental image of realization dawned on him as the dawn descended on the Day.Sam remembered he saw that lady who embarrassed Jones. “Definitely, that must be his wife. He must have done something dreadful to that lady; maybe that is what he is trying to cover up by begging her.”He thought further to make some dubious plots about Lana.“If I can kidnap the lady, she will serve many purposes. She will be used as the factor that prevents him from marriage and becoming the heir. I will then threaten him of revealing his secrets kept with her. If he is obdurate enough to cooperate, and I'm very sure he won't, I will soil his name and family Legacies.”He laughed villainously and clapped. He is determined to use Drake to execute his hidden agenda.He grabbed his phone and dialed Drake's phone number.“Hello.”“Hello, Sam.” Drake said from the other side.“I have good news about the dog, Jones.”“Wow! What is that, buddy?”“I have seen his wife and where she leaves. So, I have coined out some plans with that opportunity. I will blow your mind when I meet you.”“That's fantastic! We shall break him down. I will be waiting for you.” He hung up.“I will show all of you my influence.”Since Jones was given 3 days and he had 2 days left, Sam vowed to strike a day before the deadline.***Jones decided to kill a snake by cutting off its head. He knew Lana’s parents are ambitious for money. If he tabled the scenario before them, they would never resist the offer.“Lambo, I want to give Lana and her parents the last chance. Go to her parents with this contract document. If they make her agree to the contract, the attached cheque of $200 million dollars and a mouth tearing mansion at the best estate in Cranfield will be theirs. And the contract price has changed from $300 million dollars to $500 million dollars.”He gave the papers to Lambo who collected it with a total encomium.She would be taken out for an expensive shopping trip and given a grandeur ride to Jones mansion once she agreed. New and unexpected joyous life awaited Lana, only if her fate gave in.“Note this before you go, Lambo.” Jones said vehemently. Lambo stopped and listened like a criminal expecting the judge’s verdict.“If they refuse, get ready to clear off their houses and make bloody tears off their eyes.”Lambo nodded with maximum understanding and left.After 5 minutes, Lambo called Jones to narrate the unpleasant experience he had with Lana's.Once he mentioned Jones to Lana and her parents, without being given the chance to deliver the message, both Lana and her mother, Bella, assaulted him and poured water on him.Lana’s father, Gesh, made his own contribution by kicking in the face. Though Lambo was skillful in martial arts and boxing, he attempted not to get revenge because of Jones.If not for Jones’ sake, his wife and in-laws had bitten more than what they could chew. He should have called their brains to reality.“I feel sorry for you, Lambo. Now that they have decided what they want, leave them until tomorrow morning, 8:00 AM, to apologize. If they don't swallow their vomit, you know what to do?”“Yes, master. They will have much to harvest.”“Good! Let's wait and watch then.”“As you please, Sir.Why did Sam choose Zengent Hotel for the meeting with Drake?Zengent Hotel was one of the most popular, luxurious and expensive hotels in Cranfield. Booking a room or talk of anything in Zengent Hotel, shows the person’s capability, influence and affluence.He deliberately took Drake there so that he wouldn't be taken as a ridiculous person he thought Jones took him to be. To oppress Drake and keep him within reach, that was also part of Sam’s plan.Drake and Sam met some hours after Sam saw Jones and Lana. Drake was really impressed by how he was treated. Different assorted food, expensive drinks and glamorous halls were available for them.Zengent Hotel was not for the weak to be sincere.There were about three levels of bookings in the hotel. Great land for the rich people, Grand Earth for the wealthy and billionaire fellows and Grandeur Universe for the trillionaires.Sam booked Grand Earth despite him being sacked to intimidate Drake. Though he was not a billionaire, he had a se
The Zengent Hotel's polished marble floors gleamed under the delicate ambient lighting. Sam walked slowly down the expansive corridor leading to the Grand Earth lounge, his thoughts buzzing.It had been only hours since his last meeting with Jones, and the echoes of that encounter still rang in his mind. But now he was here, not as a man seeking redemption, but as one trying to regain control of a rapidly spiraling situation.Sam’s heart raced as he approached the opulent lounge. He needed to keep up appearances, even if that meant fabricating the very power he had begun to lose.The Zengent was more than just a hotel. It was a symbol of influence and affluence—places like this existed to remind men of their place in the grand hierarchy of society. Sam might not have been at the top, but booking a room here, in the Grand Earth section reserved for the world’s elite, made him feel as if he was. Even if, deep down, he knew that his wealth was starting to slip through his fingers like sa
The heavy gates of the Mackin estate loomed ahead like ancient sentinels guarding a kingdom Mackin Jones had once been cast out of.His fingers tapped rhythmically against the armrest of the sleek, black limousine that carried him back to the place where his betrayal had begun. The estate had always been imposing—a monument to wealth, power, and the dominance of the Mackin family. But now, it felt like something else: a battleground.The gates creaked open slowly, their movement labored from disuse. Mackin leaned back, his expression impassive, but his heart hammered in his chest. This wasn’t just a return. It was a reclamation.He had been thrown out like trash, left to fend for himself, humiliated by the very people who were supposed to have his back. But now, he had returned. Not as the downtrodden man they had cast aside, but as a trillionaire, a man who had built an empire from nothing.His driver, a young man who had learned early that silence was golden, brought the car to a ha
Drake’s fists clenched at his sides as he stormed down the hallway, his mind racing with anger and frustration. Mackin’s return had thrown everything into chaos.For years, Drake had been the heir apparent, the one who would take over the family’s empire once Bruno stepped down. But now, Mackin had waltzed back into the picture, and everything was in jeopardy.He had worked too hard, sacrificed too much, to let Mackin take it all away from him.Drake reached his private study, slamming the door shut behind him. His heart pounded in his chest, and he struggled to control the fury boiling inside him. Mackin had always been a thorn in his side, but he hadn’t expected him to return with this much power.Mackin was no longer the weak, broken man they had cast out. He had built an empire, amassed unimaginable wealth, and now, he was threatening to take everything Drake had worked for.Drake paced the room, his mind racing with plans and schemes. He needed to act quickly. If Mackin solidifie
Mackin sat in his office in the city, staring at the skyline as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows over the glittering buildings. His thoughts were elsewhere, consumed by the battle he knew was brewing within the family.He could sense the resistance—feel the undercurrent of fear and resentment from the old guard. But he wasn’t going to back down. Not after everything he had been through.The door to his office creaked open, and Mackin turned to see Lana standing in the doorway. His breath caught in his throat. She hadn’t changed much in the years since their separation, but her face seemed softer now, worn by guilt and regret. Her once fiery eyes now held a sadness that tugged at Mackin’s heart."Mackin," she said softly, stepping into the room. "Can we talk?"Mackin’s jaw tightened, memories of her betrayal flashing through his mind like a series of painful snapshots. He had once loved her more than anything, trusted her with his heart and his future. But she had
The corridors of the Mackin estate were quiet—the kind of quiet that held secrets. Bruno Mackin lay in his bed, his body a mere shadow of its former self.The once powerful patriarch of the Mackin family now struggled with every breath, his chest rising and falling with the rhythm of a man long past his prime. But Bruno’s mind was still sharp, sharper than anyone realized.The room was dimly lit, casting long shadows over the sparse furniture. Mackin stood at the foot of his uncle’s bed, his hands in his pockets, his face an unreadable mask."You’ve come to see me," Bruno croaked, his voice weak but laced with bitterness.Mackin didn’t respond immediately. He stood there, watching the man who had once ruled the family with an iron fist, now reduced to a fragile shell. "I came for answers."Bruno’s eyes flickered with something—fear, perhaps—but he quickly masked it with a sneer. "What makes you think I owe you anything?"Mackin’s gaze never wavered. "Because I know what you did. You w
Drake stormed into his office, slamming the door behind him with such force that the walls rattled. His heart pounded in his chest, adrenaline coursing through his veins as he fought to regain control.He had never seen Mackin like that before—so cold, so ruthless. It was as if the years had hardened him into someone unrecognizable.Drake’s fingers itched as he reached for his phone, dialling a number he hadn’t used in years. The person on the other end picked up after a single ring.“It’s Drake,” he snapped into the receiver. “I need you to move up the timeline.”There was a pause, followed by a low, gravelly voice. “You sure about this, boss? It’s going to get messy.”Drake’s jaw clenched. “Do it.”He hung up without waiting for a response, his mind racing with plans of sabotage, of destruction. If Mackin thought he could come in and take over, he was sorely mistaken. This was still Drake’s family, his empire, and he would burn it to the ground before he let Mackin have it.The late
Mackin stood on the balcony of his penthouse, gazing out at the city that had once felt so foreign and hostile to him.The twinkling lights of the buildings below stretched out like stars in the night, but tonight, the view brought no solace. The cold wind whipped against his face, but he barely noticed, lost in his thoughts. The weight of victory was heavy on his shoulders. He had taken down Drake, reclaimed his place within the Mackin family, and even avenged his parents’ deaths.But none of it felt like the triumph he had imagined all those years ago when he was destitute and hungry for justice. Instead, there was a hollow emptiness that gnawed at him, a pit in his stomach that refused to leave.Behind him, the sliding door to the balcony creaked open. Mackin didn’t turn, already knowing who it was by the soft footsteps. Lana. She had been staying with him in the penthouse since the night everything had come crashing down. Their interactions had been distant at best, awkward at