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The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 76: THE WAY OF MARVIN
As we gathered in the boardroom, all the directors of the different subsidiaries, including me, were there. Uncle Jonah and every other person not in the headquarters were online on a video call. You could see the anticipation written on everyone's face.Marvin addressed the board with a determination that mirrored the collective sentiment. "We have a choice to make," he declared. "Do we allow Uncle Jonah's doings to cast a perpetual darkness over the company, or do we take decisive action to sever ties with the past?" Marvin said.I could see the surprise on Uncle Jonah’s face, he did not see that coming. Everyone looked shocked because some of them did not know what was going on and needed to be brought up to speed.The boardroom, a crucible of decisions, buzzed with murmurs and whispered conversations. The weight of uncertainty clung to us, but the prospect of redemption loomed on the horizon.June, her voice resonating with conviction, spoke out. She explained all that happened to
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 77: THE GANG’S RESOLUTION
“Who called for the meeting Larry?” I asked as we made our way to the gang’s meeting. I was really feeling stressed but I was not ready to rest until I saw that I had accomplished all that we had planned.“Sancho called. He sent you a text, Cassie. You need to be prepared. They may need to know what our next move is,” Larry said.“We knew this was going to take place, they would want to know what is going on, after cutting ties with the Contractor, the Gang seriously needed a new source of income.Though we had managed to meet expectations I had promised the Gang I was going to surpass what we doing when we had the Contractor on board with us.We got to the warehouse and it was looking quite scanty as we approached the gates I could not see the men that I usually encounter outside the gates. I asked Larry to park by the side of the building. I was not comfortable with what I saw at the gate from a distance.“I don’t like the feeling I am getting. Something is not right. The setting lo
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 78: LOVE THIS LOVE THAT
June and I sat out for lunch. She had not been happy with what had happened the other day at Marvin's office and wanted to free her thoughts from what she thought was a lack of respect for Marvin.“I am sorry you feel that way, June, but what I know is that Marvin was protecting everyone there and that includes you,” I said.“Why did he have to call me back into the room the second time just to humiliate me? I was truly vexed and you are the only one I could relate with. That was why I called you to discuss it with you. Marvin should not have treated me the way he did. I am supposed to be his wife”, June said.It is okay, hope you feel better,” I asked.‘I don’t, I should not have signed that contract because right now I am feeling extremely useless and cheap,” June said.“I understand how you feel but I would advise you not to feel that way because I should be feeling that way, my friend, but I am not,” I said.“I am married to him, Cax,’ she said.“I am in love with him, June,” I sa
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 79: THE JET MIS-HAP
The news of the jet explosion reverberated through the city like a shockwave. The night air, once filled with uncertainty, now bore the weight of an impending tragedy. Every one of us was shocked. Phone calls cut across every phone. People wanted to know what happened and who was on board.Shantel and Mr. Ross were missing, their fate hanging in the balance, a haunting echo of the shadows that seemed to envelop our every move. No one could say for sure if they were on board. I wanted to know if this mishap was meant for Marvin or for Shantel and her father.Why would someone do this at this point in time? A thought ran through my mind that it could be Marvin who was trying to do away with Shantel and her father to cover his tracks once and for all, but they were allies and friends for that matter.In the midst of the chaos, I took charge. The Martinez Gang needed to be informed, and swiftly. The call went out, alerting them to the situation. They were our allies, and in times of crisi
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 80: YOU ARE NOT ALONE
I drove quickly to the location where Larry had given me. All the while, I was careful to ensure that I was not being followed. It would take a lot to convince Shantel and her father that they were safe and I knew that.It was not an accident as Marvin had said and I knew it was not him that did this. My thoughts lingered around the Contractor andUncle Jonah. Something in me kept telling me this was not the work of Uncle Jonah, because what I knew of him, was that he was incapable of doing such harm.Who ordered this hit? I felt it was time to call the Contractor because he is the only one that can make multiple hits happen at the same time. Though I had killed the top assassins, I would not underestimate his capacity to carry out multiple assassinations in a few days.I got to the location. It was a motel. A very small one, for that matter. It was situated outside of the town. The night air hung heavy with the weight of uncertainty as I approached the modest motel where Shantel and
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 81: GUILT POINT
Everyone was still shaken by the blast. Marvin almost lost some friends, but thank goodness, he lost only his Jet. Every person who was supposed to be on the jet was delayed by Mr. Ross and saved by that action. It was designed by faith that Mr. Ross and her daughter would see the light of another day.I sat down with Marvin in the office and he was very uneasy given that it was his jet that almost killed his friends. The air in Marvin's office hung heavy with the weight of unspoken suspicions. The recent events have cast a pall over the once vibrant space, turning it into a battleground of secrets and uncertainties. As I sat across from Marvin, the lines etched on his face spoke of a weariness that mirrored my own."We can't ignore the possibility, Marvin," I said, breaking the uneasy silence. "Ken had access to your emails, and he's been around long enough to gather information. It's unsettling," I said.Marvin, his brow furrowed, nodded in reluctant agreement. "I never thought I'd
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 82: CLINICAL POINT
I got the burgers for me and Larry and went home. I noticed I was struggling to walk. It looked like I was drugged or something, but I struggled to the hotel, always watching my back to see if I was being followed.When I got to Larry’s room, I waved the burgers to him but was so tired that I told him I needed to rest my head and I dived on his bird and slept off.Well, that was my version of how I got to Larry’s bed in my head before I woke up.I woke up to see Larry by my side. It was a little cloudy but I could tell he was the one sitting by my side. I couldn't miss his body shape and structure even in the dark.Hello Larry, what happened?" I asked Larry as the pictures became clearer."The rest that you refused to have has caught up with you," Larry said."I don't understand, I never told you I wanted to rest," I said."Yes, and that's the reason. You fainted, Casie, you need rest, not because of you but because of your baby," Larry said.I knew I needed rest after all we had been
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 83: POLITICAL POINT
I accepted the phone Larry handed me, my mind racing with questions. The senator's voice crackled over the line, a mix of desperation and authority. I wondered why he did not reach out to any of the Lords in the Martinez Gang. I had introduced him to the members of the table. Anyway, I am one of them and the best at what I do."Cassie, I need your help. Senator Alby has been kidnapped. They're demanding a ransom, and the police are involved. I can't trust them entirely. I need someone who can navigate this situation without exposing my vulnerabilities.""Senator Thomas," I began, choosing my words carefully, "why involve the police at all? If it's a ransom, usually they want everything done discreetly. Maybe you should think about that," I said.The senator sighed, the weight of the situation evident in his voice. "Cassie, it's not just about the ransom. They want this to be public, and I can't risk my political career by handling it the way the police want me to, so I need someone I
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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
"We have been paid to do a job. Why don't we just get on with it Must we wait for him? It is getting late, and we have not heard from him now. Guys, what do we do? This is a very great asset, and keeping her alive more than now puts us at a great risk," said one of the members of the gang, who seemed irritated that they were keeping me more than normal.I stood still at the back of the truck as I listened to their conversation. They were waiting for instructions to get rid of me and that was how I got my first knowledge that it was not the Martinez Gang. I needed my gun, or would I say that I needed any gun I could get my hands on?I was waiting for the perfect time to strike. I knew I had to be strategic because it was a fight where the guns were fighting with the object I had used to free myself."If Jasper was not coming, then let's kill the woman and ensure that he knows where we buried her body so that he can mourn her," said one of them who was already laughing at his own joke.
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CHAPTER 127: BOXED UP
“You are going to be here for a long time,” a voice of a man said. I was blindfolded, but I knew we were still in New York and that I was kept in a box, or the back of a truck, or a container. I tried to visualize where I was and who was coming and leaving the place I was."If I could see you, I would tell if you would die first before the rest of your gang, you silly thing," I replied. I was not going to allow someone who does not have the decency to reveal his face to scare me. I felt that they were already scared of me and that was why they blindfolded me. I also knew that this was not a kidnap for ransom, it was a kill-the-target situation. What they were waiting for was what I did not know. Maybe they were waiting for instructions from their sponsors, only time can tell.The person looked like a guard assigned there and, from the look of things, I think they are three. They had taken my phone and smashed it when we got there, but that would not stop Larry from using the locator t
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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
