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2023-11-22 18:02:47"I've been digging for information," his eyes darting nervously around the room. "I think I've found the location where they're holding Mr. Ross. But it's their hideout, it is the gang’s most dangerous place in the city and well protected because it is where their leader is," Larry said.
I nodded, her determination unwavering. "We can't wait any longer. We have to get him out of there before it's too late. What else did you find out?" I said.
“It is guarded by at least 150 gang members, all entries are secured. They have sophisticated weapons, you may need to avoid contact until you get to Mr. Ross. I think I should let you know that they are also on the payroll of the Contractor,” Larry said, warning of every difficulty involved in the task.
“So I ca
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With renewed determination, I continued my search, evading every possible contact. I knew that if I didn’t get to Mr. Ross in a few minutes I would be discovered because of the gang member I had killed. There was a hallway leading to some very small compartments but it was heavily guarded by six men, three at each entrance. I thought about shooting them when Larry’s voice echoed in my head. “Don’t think of shooting them. If you do, you will have more than fifty men rushing towards your location. From the infrared indications, there is someone sitting down as if he were a hostage in room three. I think you should use your knife,” Larry said. “Copy that,” I replied, whispering so that I could not be heard by the men. I felt Larry just wanted to enjoy himself or get me ki
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 31: GRATEFUL
I could hear Larry from a distant distance in my head calling my name several times. It looked like everything had paused for a moment in time and things started reappearing slowly. Mr. Ross was shaking me profusely while asking me not to die on him. I coughed. “Let go, I am fine, move out now,” as I took my gun out of my pouch, Mr. Ross was still with the machine gun. “Shoot anything that looks like a movement and don’t hesitate,” I said. “They are closing on you, Cassie, hurry, out of there,” Larry said. Mr. Ross waited for me to catch up with him and started shooting at the men who were now gaining on us. I was tired and did not know why. It could have been the fall. I was gradually regaining my strength and my vision, but I knew if I had to leave the shooting to Mr
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 32: LITTLE SECRETS
“Mr. Ross, I must confess that you and your family are already in danger and I am no longer under any obligation to protect you as you are no longer an asset to me the moment you step out of that building,” I said. “What do you mean by that?” Mr. Ross asked. I knew he did not like the fact that I was boxing him into a corner where he would feel unsafe unless he revealed whatever secrets he had been keeping. He knew the Contractor, so that already, for me, makes him a suspect in his own kidnap. “I am sorry, but what I said was exactly what I meant. I need the truth and I need names,” I said. Before I could delve further into Mr. Ross's awaited response, a young woman burst onto the scene, her footsteps quick
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 33: DISAPPEAR NOW!
Shantel got up, not minding the gun was pointed at her. She walked towards me, bent down, and said,“I know you are in love with Marvin, but I also know you are a kind and forgiving person. My father has done nothing wrong. He refused to work with Uncle Jonah and that’s what got us here,” Shantel said, pleading with me.“Shantel, Can you make it make sense to me? Are you not working for Ken and Ken? I know Ken was working for Uncle Jonah,” I said, hoping she would say yes.“No, it was Uncle Jonah that I had a deal with to get married to Marvin and divorce him in three months' time. I don’t know why, but that was the deal. I do not know what Ken had with Uncle Jonah and it is not clear if he works for Uncle Jonah because it does not seem so,” Shantel said.“How is it even possible to divorce him in three months' time after hurriedly marrying him?” I asked.“I was not going to marry him, I was hoping I could tell him what was happening. You could see I called the relationship off,” Shan
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 34: LOVE AND THE LOVER
I was thinking about Shantel and her father as I lay on my bed naked when Larry walked in. There was something about him that looked unsettled and worried. I know Larry, his feelings for me were always true and unique. He does not interfere in how I do things but would only suggest, and that is on a few occasions.“What’s troubling you?” I asked him.“First, Cassie put on some clothes,” Larry said.“Why? You have always seen me naked. What changed?” I asked, smiling at seeing him act jealous.“I know what you think, but I am not jealous. I don’t want to lose concentration when talking to you,” Larry said.“So when has my being naked made you lose concentration,” I said as I put on one of his shirts.“That’s my shirt,” he said.I was truly sorry for Larry, what we had was professional, though I knew that sometimes feelings can be involved. He was a good man and a very loyal friend.“What do you have in that sweet mind of yours?” I asked him.“Shantel and her father are going to the UK
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 35: DEED OF CONTRACT
I woke up feeling refreshed the next morning. Larry was nowhere to be found and I knew he was going to get breakfast. I dragged myself out of bed into the bathroom to have a shower.Larry came back with two cups of coffee and two burgers. I ate the burgers as if I had not eaten them for days. He just watched me and smiled. I wore my undies, leaving out my bra as my pointed breasts were pointing in every direction I faced.“You are still naked as long as those things of yours keep looking at me,” Larry said.“They don’t have eyes and they are not looking at you. Could you help me with this?” I asked, giving him the bag where I had kept the guns. We were arranging the apartment and putting things in order when I heard my phone ring.It was the contractor. I picked up his call, smiling at myself. I almost knew what the call was all about.“You have fulfilled the deed of the contract but there is also a small problem,” the Contractor said with his husky voice.“Zach and Sanchez, right,” I
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 36: AFFIRMATION
As I walked into Marvin's office, a whirlwind of emotions swirled within me. It had been far too long since I had seen Marvin, and our warm hug conveyed the depth of our unspoken connection. His voice was filled with a mixture of relief and curiosity as he welcomed me. I wondered what had happened to him since I left. It has been a week and a few days but it certainly looked like a year."Marvin, it's been so long! I have missed you," I said with a shaky smile, trying to compose myself.Marvin leaned back in his chair, studying me closely. "Cax, you look great. It's been too long indeed or would I say you took longer than expected and I'm glad to see you." He said.I had so many questions to ask him. I asked him about the office, his mansion, who was troubling him, and a lot of other things. You would think that we had not seen in years.He spoke of how smoothly things had been going, but I could not help but feel the weight of what I was about to do. The secretary's call interrupted
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 37: ANSWERS
I sat down in Marvin's office and watched him make several calls. Some of them to his business partners, while some to Uncle Jonah’s family to confirm that everything was okay. I wanted to tell him the truth about Shantel earlier but decided to stick to the untruth.“I don’t think Shantel was kidnapped. I think she left the country as we told her to and maybe she did that without informing Uncle Jonah,” I said.Marving shook his head in disagreement. “How did she leave with her father, because from the calls I made Shantel’s father is nowhere to be found,” Marvin replied.“I wonder what could have happened,” I said, though I knew exactly what happened. Marvin was in a situation and so was I. “Please can you get your lawyer? I really do not like that Officer Page,” I said.“Get Tessy now,” Marvin instructed the receptionist as we waited for Officer Page.Officer Page's arrival at Marvin's office added a new layer of complexity to the already puzzling situation. The stern, no-nonsense l
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CHAPTER 132: THIS IS NOT THE END
I sat down in Marvin's office as we looked at all the options we had for ensuring that our future and that of the twins were secured. He was not sure whether I agreed with him or not as he presented his plans. I looked straight at him with no emotions, and I was wondering whether it was because I had become the most dreaded Mafia Lord in town or that I just couldn't marry him."You are still married to Ms. June," I said immediately after he finished his speech, "or do you want me to take care of that too?" I asked."How do you mean, Cassie?" He asked, not sure if he understood what I meant."She looks like someone in the middle of our dream,"I said."She works for you," he replied.I told Marvin that we might have to wait for Ms. June's contract to expire, or he could talk to June to cancel the contract and pay her off if he wants us to be together. He agreed to talk to June. We did not know why June didn't want to cancel the contract even when she knew she would be fully paid as agre
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CHAPTER 131: MY TABLE MY MOVES
I sat at the table as the head of the gang for the first time and this time was to sort out issues that were arising due to me being selected as their leader. I told them how I had led this gang to this particular height single-handedly and could, even in my pregnancy, still take on any of them.Larry came late due to the task I had given him and one of the table members wanted to raise an objection to that, but I was not having any of that. I told him to sit his ass down, and it brought the quietness I had wanted to drive home my message.Larry's revelation about Cally's involvement was unexpected and unsettling. I leaned forward, studying the information he brought. "Cally hired Jasper? What does he gain from orchestrating my kidnapping?" I wondered aloud.Larry sighed, "It seems like there's more to this than meets the eye. Maybe he sees you as a threat, or perhaps he's trying to disrupt our operations. I'll dig deeper to find the motives."I nodded, acknowledging Larry's commitmen
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CHAPTER 130: THE SUPREME LEADERTH
Entering the Martinez Gang Headquarters, the room fell silent as all eyes turned towards me. Sancho, who is the current head of the gang, stood up, relief evident on his face."Cassie, we were worried," Sancho admitted, his concern reflecting in the eyes of the other members.“What happened, and where have you been? We could not carry on without you when Larry told us you were indisposed,” Sancho said.“Sancho, do not worry about me. I am fine. It will take more than pregnancy to hold me down,” I said, knowing that everyone was expecting to declare that I was pregnant so that I would not be made the leader of the Martinez Gang.“It is the reason we want pregnant women to sit out of business till they are ready,” Sancho said.“And the men who got them pregnant?” I asked.“It is a man’s world, Cassie. Anyway, we were worried about you,” Sancho said."I appreciate the concern, but we have a bigger problem," I began, looking around the table, "I was abducted this morning and Jasper, Rose'
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CHAPTER 129: UNDETECTED BOSS
The car moved steadily through the darkened city, the rhythmic hum of the engine accompanying the weighty silence that enveloped us. My eyes were fixed on the passing scenery, but my thoughts were tangled in the web of recent events. The events of the unexpected abduction, the revelation of Jasper's involvement, and the unsettling connection to the Contractor."Larry," I finally broke the silence, the question lingering at the forefront of my mind, "How did you not know I was kidnapped?"Larry's gaze remained focused on the road, his features shrouded in contemplation. "Cassie, I... I didn't have a clue. The whole thing took us by surprise. We were on high alert after everything with the Contractor and the Martinez Gang, but this... It was a blind spot."His words carried a weight of genuine concern, and I understood the complexities of the clandestine world we navigated. The shadows held secrets and the clandestine maneuvers of those we sought often unfolded in unpredictable ways."B
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CHAPTER 128: IT WAS JASPER
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CHAPTER 127: BOXED UP
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CHAPTER 126: STEPPING DOWN
Sancho called for a physical meeting. The Martinez Gang members gathered in an atmosphere fraught with anticipation. The air hummed with a mixture of uncertainty and curiosity as the announcement of Sancho stepping down as the head of the gang hung over us like a shroud. Most of them looked tired as we had been engaged for so many reasons, including our internal struggled with the Contractor.My role within the gang, though currently inactive due to my condition, still tethered me to its intricate web of relationships and responsibilities. Sancho, a stalwart leader, had been a significant presence, guiding the gang through tumultuous times. The prospect of his resignation sent ripples through the Martinez Gang, leaving everyone eager to understand the reasons behind his decision. I was not there to tell him not to resign, and I asked Larry not to let them know he was with a video camera installed in his glasses..In the dimly lit room, Sancho's commanding presence demanded attention a
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CHAPTER 125: NOT RIGHT NOW
“Why haven’t you considered my proposition? We need to train the kids in the best possible way we can. You also need to have a man in your life and above all I love you,” Marvin said.“What do you want me to say, Marvin?" I asked. It was the truth as I did not know how to respond to his request, yes, he was going to be the father of my kids but I did not know whether I needed him as a man. It was quite confusing because I had not taken the time to consider that this could happen.The question lingered in the air, creating a moment pregnant with implications. Marvin's inquiry about marriage carried the weight of sincerity, and I in response, couldn't help but revisit the complexities of their intertwined lives.With the echo of Marvin's question resonating, my mind retraced the complexities of my emotions. The memory of Marvin's secret marriage to June cast a shadow over the prospect of our union. Torn between love and the intricacies of their shared history, I faced the crossroads of
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CHAPTER 124: GETTING ALL
I sat in Marvin’s room as we plotted how to go about with the Callyb predicament. It was Marvin’s room where strategic decisions unfolded, Marvin and I plotted our next move, we intended to buy out Cally Industrials even when we knew Cally would never sell his company to us. The revelation about Cally's financial struggles became a catalyst, and we decided that a buyout might be the most strategic play in this intricate game of corporate chess.With my unwavering determination, I articulated the plan to Marvin, my partner in both business and life. "Marvin, acquiring Cally's company is our next logical step. It will not only eliminate a formidable rival but also position us as dominant players in the industry. We have the means, the strategy, and now, the insight into their financial vulnerabilities. It's time to make our move."I did not know if Marvin would buy into what I was saying because I knew that Cally would never want to sell his company. I hope he does if not the other opti
