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The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 62: NOT MY WITNESS
After we had managed to overpower the kidnappers and free Laila. She was shaken but unharmed, and Larry and I quickly explained that we were there to rescue her. She clung to us with gratitude and relief as we guided her out of the hotel.I was not happy because whoever had decided to kidnap a child must be wicked. Larry wanted me to act nice because of the child but I was raven mad. When the senator talked about his daughter, I thought he was talking about an adult.Larry tried calming me down. He made me see that we have our own problems rather than looking for the sponsors of the Senator’s daughter’s kidnappers. I calmed down and asked that we get the kid and leave immediately.But as we made our way to safety, Larry insisted on a dangerous move. He wanted to take one of the kidnappers as a witness and a gift for the Senator. It was a risky proposition, but Larry believed it would give the Senator an upper hand against his political rival, who had orchestrated the kidnapping.I hes
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 63: WE ARE NOT RIVALS
I met Marvin in the bar with June, having a nice time. Though June was ignorant about the situation at the moment, she was surprised to see me because she had not seen me in a while. I had delivered the marriage contract and had gone incommunicado.“Hello Cax! Such a long time, what are you doing here,” said June, and she was truly happy to see me.“I am great June and I am happy to see you are settled now. I came here to see Marvin. Would you mind if I stole him away from you for a few minutes?” I asked, smiling back at her.“Oh no! Not a problem. Take as much time as you think you should. I would be fine if it was you,” June said.When Marvin stood up without saying a word and bowed to excuse herself from June. His bodyguard followed him but I waved to let him know that it was close enough, since I needed some privacy.“What are you doing here?” Marvin asked, looking at me with disdain.“I missed you,” I said, trying to smile.We looked at each other for some time. I was wondering i
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 64: HE IS COMING FOR ALL OF US
“Larry. I want you to look into Officer Page for me. I think he is also working for the contractor but I need a confirmation,” I said.“Okay, Cassie, if you say so but the man is a police officer,” Larry said.“Everyone has limits and everyone is corrupt in their own special kind of way,” Larry said.We went together to go and see Marvin. I was not taking anything for granted. If there was something I needed more it was more guns and hires. I know the Contractor is scheming something and I have to be very prepared for whatever scheme he would throw at us.We arrived at Marvin’s mansion and as the guards noticed Larry they were in their best behaviors. I called Larry to tell him that we were in the living room.“Please who are we? When you say ‘we’ are in the living room. You mean did not come alone after all these.?” Marvi asked.“Remember that I told you that I will come with Larry to enable me to understand and grasp what you are talking about,” I said.“Oh yeah, I remember,” said M
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 65: THOUGH DECISIONS
“Yes! Marvin is married and that is supposed to be a secret,” I said in defense of Marvin, who did not know why Larry was surprised that he was married.“What do you mean that I am married?” Marvin hit back.“Excuse us for a second, I need to talk to my boy Larry,” I pleaded, and with a nod of the head Marvin agreed.I took Larry to a corner and told him to act normal. Larry was not having it. He asked me so many times whether I was sure of what I was doing. He was just looking out for me and I got it but if Marvin found out about my secret I was not sure I was going to forgive him.“Larry, the decisions I made were mine. I was the one who arranged the marriage. I was the one that practically gave June to Marvin,” I said.“Why would you do that? I know you love him but you are carrying his child,” Larry replied, very disturbed.Once again, the shadow of my deception was haunting me like a ghost following me everywhere I went and casting its shadows so that anyone it revealed itself to
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 66: WE MEET AGAIN
Marvin suggested that both Larry and I be present when he confronted Shantel and her father at the hotel. However, Larry disagreed."Marvin, we have two other meetings today, you can handle this on your own. You don't need us there. Just sort it out with them." Larry said and he was looking at me as if he were reminding me.I looked at Marvin, understanding the weight of Larry's words. It was crucial that we attend to our other commitments, and Marvin, in his newfound determination, could face Shantel and Mr. Ross without us.We needed to meet with the Martinez Gang and also Senator Thomas for the job I am so certain I do not want to take."I agree with Larry, Marvin," I said. "You can handle this. We'll be here for you if you need anything, we are a phone call away,” I said.Marvin nodded, grateful for our support. "Thank you, both of you. I'll handle it. Let's go to the hotel."“You still want us to go to the hotel?” I asked.“Yes, you should welcome Shantel. At least then you can g
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 67: CONFUSION AT THE TABLE
Sancho called, the gang has called for an urgent table meeting. This time I decided to go with Larry. I was not going to take anything for granted. I understand why they would call for a meeting.I had not given them a roadmap considering the fact that I had influenced them to cut off business ties with the Contractor. I also know in certain conditions like this some table members would love to play their cards to overthrow Sancho.I was not going to give in to anything but the status quo and I didn’t mind killing all the table members to achieve my aim.“Larry please load up, the gang has called for an emergency meeting and I do not like the sound of it,” I told Larry, loading up as well.“I thought at meetings like this there are no weapons. Why take any,” Larry said.“Please Larry, can you improvise? I do like the timing of this meeting. I was supposed to meet with Sancho today but he called me before I could call him to inform me of the meeting,” I said.“Then, if that is the case
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 68: OH! MADAME FLO
Madamme Flo was an old member of the Martinez Gang and most members of the table respected her. Her newfound love with the Contractor was to overthrow Sancho.I could not understand why Sancho did not see this coming and why he was quick to do away with me. Without me, this Table would have come for his blood. I was the stability the Table needed and I ensured that they saw that today.I was not going to play cat and mouse with these table members right now. They need to be ruled by fear. So that when I am gone for a few months due to my pregnancy they will be in check.Sancho ordered Larry to get my chair and Larry took my chair, placed it where I was in the Deputy Leader's position, and ushered me to sit on the chair. There were very few claps of hands and I did not fail to notice those who still felt I should be a member at the table.They were the ones that were glad that I was back. At that moment, Sancho stood up and said, “If there are no more questions, we should move to other
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 69: HIDDEN FACTS
The Senator was in a meeting and we had to wait in my mini truck. My stomach was hurting but I could not tell Larry. I just wanted to have a meeting with the Senator.Larry looked at me as I struggled in pain and tried my best to pretend that I was okay. I had almost forgotten that I was pregnant and that my lifestyle and condition had to change.“Cassie, you don’t look good, we can cancel this meeting so that you can get some treatment,” Larry said.“Don’t bother Larry. I would be fine,” I said.I wanted to be the one to talk to the Senate president so that he could see the seriousness and the advantage of keeping Senator Alby alive for now. I know that the Senate President is vexed, but this was what the gang wanted.A call came in and Larry had to get there but I could hear from the caller that the Senator would see us now and wanted us to come in through the back door.“I am sorry you had to come in through the back door,” he said, washing his hands.“This is New York and not Wash
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