**** *** *** "I proved myself useful right?" Eleanor hovered around Ryan as he searched for the file Asher gave to him earlier. "You can go Eleanor, you are disturbing me now." "Nope. How will you find your way out of here?""I will." Ryan snaps at her. "Hmmpphhh." She scoffs and fold her hands, not budging where she stood.Ryan groans but doesn't say anything. He continues looking for his envelope.He finds it in-between a trash can along with his phone.The envelope wasn't opened he noticed. Either Zara isn't a curious type or she sees the envelope as un important. Eleanor and Ryan leaves the abandoned building together.*** *** ***"Hey.." Alina welcomed Ryan when he entered, staring at him for any sign at all. "Are you okay?" Ryan asks, "Why are you staring at me?"Alina doesn't say anything, instead, she keep glancing at his body or expressions."If you want to stare, can you at least leave the way?"Alina regained her senses then, "Oh sorry. Did anyone meet you? Or tal
*** *** *** "Do you think we can work? If asked to divorce, will you go through with it?" "I can...." Ryan replies with a shrug, "If it's what you want. I'm not going to stop you from leaving.""What about you?" Alina snaps, obviously displeased with is response, "What do you want?" "What I want doesn't matter.""It does!" Alina half yelled, "It matters to me!!"Ryan moves his gaze from her, staring into space, what he wants is revenge and now other things are getting in the way, the deaths around him, especially Javier, he promised to find the killer and he's yet halfway there.Javier's body is still missing, Gregory is dead, Thomas is dead too, the only one that knows anything about Javier's health,the Bruce are main suspects, Justin, the only one link between all of them insists he doesn't know anything.If he can the person that set Olivia up, then maybe he can have a good lead then. "Do you want tea? I can make you some"Alina groans frustratedly, the conversation was obvious
*** *** ***Asher sat opposite Trish, a charming smile on his lips. "Shall we begin?" Trish asks, a little to excited to get it over with and finish the deal."Of course. Who are we waiting for?" She smirked."Should I trust you?" Asher asks."Have I given you any reason not to trust me?""Do I get to see anyone from your family? to be sure they are all in board with you selling the company.""Of course, I told them." Trish answered, she had really told Jonas but because of past incidents, Jonas didn't take her serious and wasn't going to release the family seal so she to steal it from him. "But they are all busy to attend." She added."Hmmm..." Asher hums, bringing out the documents and passing it to Trish on the table. Trish flips the document open quickly, barely glancing through the wordings.She brought out the seal and stamped it on her signature after signing. She glances at the buyer's name, "Your CEO is Kevin Bryan Cooper?""Yes." Asher nods, "Any problem??""I have neve
*** *** ****Asher runs into his apartment, breathing heavily. He yelps in pain when he saw Adams, laying on the floor in his own pool of blood. He lifts Adams head up, placing it on his laps and rings the fire alarm, knowing the government would most likely respond to a fire alarm faster than a call for help. Adams stirred and opens his eyes weakly. Asher couldn't pinpoint where the blood was coming from exactly. They seem to coming from everywhere at once."Were you uncomfortable?? Did I scare you?" Adams asks."Shushh...." Asher whispers, "Save your strength and focus on surviving. That's what matters.""You need to know everything just Incase I die" Adams said stubborn.."You are not going to die!! I won't let you leave me all alone, I won't let you die.""Let's just...""Don't bother." Asher cuts him off, "If you die, I'll kill myself and follow you."Adams attempted to groan and splurts out blood instead."It was the mail man. He stabbed me 12 times. It's a miracle I'm still
*** *** ***Hayley and Zara paced around in Zara's apartment, "That b@stard wouldn't sign those papers. He isn't ready to let go of Alina and she's too blind to see I am only trying to help her.""He came to question me about Olivia, did he come to you too?""Yes.." Zara stopped, "How much do you think he knows?""I can't say yet but he sure as heck doesn't know everything else he wouldn't be this quiet.""Does Olivia know?""I am not sure.""Jeeezzz..." Zara groans, "This is so frustrating.""Tell me about it." "Do you think we should kill him?""Didn't you say you tried but he had help?" "Yeahh." Zara sighs in defeat. "You're right!" "He can also be scary. He killed someone, I don't think he'll think much about topping that list." Hayley added, "so I suggest we let him be and not attack him, at least not directly.,"Zara's ear perked up, "are you saying there is another way?" Hayley shrugs, "where there is will, there is way." "Out with it already Hayley!" Zara snaps impatient
*** *** ****"Ryann!""Ryann!"Ryan stood there frozen, the sound of his name distant to him, even though Asher was beside him. "Boss!!" Asher tapped him.Ryan blinked back to reality."Do you know what you are trying to say here?" He asks, pointing at the papers."That Olivia is possibly your step sister? Trust me, you are not as shocked as me but it's the truth, I looked into it well before I brought it to you.""Do you think she knows?""I doubt she even knows are biological father is dead. She doesn't know anything.""Whoa.""Are you both through with gossiping now?" Eleanor butts in. "No.... Go back." Asher snaps at her."Let's go visit Olivia." Ryan said with a sigh, standing up.Eleanor eyes Asher and scoffs, leading the way. "You don't like her?" Ryan asks Asher.His response was quick and sharp, "No.""Glad we share a common thing.""Why is she here then?""I can't get rid of her, no matter how I try.""That's you as Ryan, the poor wretched man, if you are.....""Don't!
Ryan's pov Ryan felt a mix of emotions: anger, shock, and sadness. He had always thought of his mother as a strong and independent woman, but now he was learning a different side of her. He wondered if his father had known about the affair and His father probably must have not found out else their relationship would have been a strained relationship.He would confronted his father with what he had learned if only his father were alive. Something deep down told him, his father had known about the affair but kept it a secret to protect his family's reputation. He wondered how his father must have felt when he found out.How they tried so hard to keep it from him, something he doesn't appreciate. If he had known, at least it would prepare him for today. He understands a a little boy wouldn't hurt to know his mother's sin but he when he grew up, they didn't think about telling him anything.Ryan was torn between his love for his parents and his disappointment in their actions. He n
Ryan's pov Ryan was determined almost like a detective, always seeking the truth and justice for the victims. So, when Thomas Snr was found murdered, he knew he had to catch the killer. Questionings and searching for the answers, all the evidence pointed to Alex.Ryan knew that this wouldn't be an easy case. Alex was cunning and had a way of manipulating those around him. However, Ryan was determined to bring him to justice. He dug deep into Alex's past and spoke to anyone who had any information about him."Asher, get me everything you can on Alex"I ordered "Boss, anything for you. I have a detective whom I know, he's very good at this" Asher answered "Very well then, I'll be waiting" I answered and thing up. "We will see what you're up to, Alex" I thought, grinning. As Ryan delved deeper into the case, he realized that Alex was not just a simple killer, but a mastermind behind a larger criminal enterprise. The murder of Thomas Snr was just one small part of a much bigge
**** "I don't understand you" I continued when we entered the car "if I'm to be treated like a queen, why are you driving when we have an entire entourage behind us?" I asked "Because I'm treating you like a queen, durh" "I'll think of you as my driver then" I smiled satisfactorily. "I have a very juicy news" he licked his lips. "I can see it's really juicy for you to lick your lips, did you taste the juice?" He glared at me and concentrated on driving. Knowing him, I knew he would continue talking. "My three year old girl is dying to see you. She even decorated her bedroom and expects you to share the room with her" he said admiringly. "I knew she would always be smart, smarter than her father who paid an entire entourage to accompany us home" "It's was her idea, so that means I'm smarter" he bit his cheeks to surpress himself from laughing. "Wow that's so smart of her, she deserves a medal." I replied wiping the smile off his face. "Hmph.." he
Five years later, Courtney I stood at the arrival terminal in the airport, looking for my ride home. I had travelled to Europe for college with the help of Div and Donald and graduated with an upper class in law. I specifically chose to major in law so I can lend my voice to those that are voiceless. I saw a flag raised up with the name CounterKnee. I shook my head and walked to the person who was busy chatting away on his phone with a big smile on his face. I smacked him on the arm "Didn't I tell you not to call me CounterKnee?" I playfully glared at him. "What do you expect me to do when I miss you so much?" He grinned at me "Should I blush now or what?" "None, a hug will do" I hugged him tight "it's been five years" "I know right, it feels like yesterday and it also feels like ages ago" We disengaged from the hug and he collected my luggages from me, leading me to sleek car and I noticed an entourage. "Please don't tell me you hired
Donald "I knew something was up with that Uncle of yours. I never liked him." Mum said after I narrated everything to her. "I still can't believe he tried to kill me and Courtney." "I haven't told your father about it. You mentioned Div just now?" "Yeah, he's the one that helped" "That's new, the Div I heard about is cruel and he's a Drug Lord." Mum explained. "A drug Lord? Courtney got herself involved with a drug Lord? Is that why the police man saluted to him" "Maybe..... I'll head over to the police station. They should wrap up the case, we aren't making any charges. He's dead, we don't need to mention his case in court." I shrugged and eyed mother who was staring at me with mischief. I went over and hugged her tightly. "About Courtney" mum started. "Don't even go there mum..... don't" I disengaged from the hug and flashed her a grin then went to the kitchen where I met Flynn and Eva cooking. It was a sight to behold. "We're sorry,
"What contract you signed with mother ends today, I'll give you the money" My heart plummeted down, I wanted the money for college so I can't rent an apartment till I apply. "I want to work for my money" I argued "No, you've worked enough. I'm going to sponsor you to college and you can always consider this place as home" I wanted to raise my head and look at him. He pressed my head back against his chest "No don't look at me" "Thank you" I said with so much sincerity. "You deserve it CounterKnee" " Sorry to break you guys up, but what the heck happened?" Another voice said "Mum" Donald cried out, not masking the surprise in his voice. His mum?!
*** He stared at me as if he couldn't believe what he was wearing and pulled me into a hug. I let myself be hugged and relax in his embrace. It's finally over, we conquered our nightmares. "Know the first thought that crossed my mind when I saw you?" He asked, his chin resting on my head. I shook my head negatively against his chest. "Who's this fierce beautiful petite lady with wild chestnut hair who isn't afraid of my cold aura and broke through, now I have a warm heart willing to love." "What do you think when you see now, after you know, everything?" I asked "Wow, my bossy maid is one hell of a strong woman, beautiful and fierce at the same time, selfless too. She's one of the people I hold dear to my heart now." I blushed, surprised someone still thinks of me as beautiful. "What contract you signed with mother ends today, I'll give you the money"
ourtney ️ I watched helplessly as the policemen took Div away. "I'll be okay and probably be back in the night" he said as they took him away but that didn't alleviate my worry. Killing Simon was self defense, the police should know that. Seeing I wasn't convinced "what about bringing your flowers this night?" I smiled and nodded in agreement. After he left with the police, an ambulance came to carry Simon's corpses and I was asked to vacate the room without cleaning as they need evidence. I packed my belongings and moved them to Donald's room. I sat on his bed, reminiscing. Simon is really dead, my nightmare is gone. It still felt surreal. Donald entered and sat quietly beside me. "I'm so sorry Nora, I'm sorry I didn't believe you" he pleaded. I looked at him and placed my hands on his, "If I were you, I wouldn't have believed a stranger over my blood too so I'm not angry."
Donald I entered the room and stood in shock as I watched Uncle fall slowly to the ground with a strange man holding a gun. I glanced at Nora, she was holding a gun too. Where did she get the gun? "Who the fuck are you?" I wanted to ask but the words died down in my mouth when I saw her run to the strange man. For a moment, my heart surged with gratitude towards the strange man. He save Nora. I didn't mind that Uncle is dead, after all he had been planning to kill me too. "Who are you?" I wanted to ask again but the police men interrupted this time. They looked at the gun in the strange man's hand and Simon's corpse. "You are under arrest sire" The police man saluted before talking which only made me more curious. Who exactly is this man standing here??
*** After I killed him, she ran over and hugged me, surprising me completely. My sister was the only person that could hug me, here, another person is taking her place. I hugged her back not caring about the person behind me who should be the owner of the house. Hugging another person after a long while felt good and refreshing so I held on to her, not worried about the blood seeping into my clothes. "B-bo-boss" Jeff stammered. "Just kneel and raise your hands up till I come back and clean the mess here" "W-where are you going?" "Police station." Just as I said it, a batch of policemen entered fully armed and took in the state of the room including the kneeling Jeff.
DIV While I asked Jeff to stay guard of the house, I also stationed two more people. When I got report that Simon was heading to her room and destroying things in his bedroom, I knew he was going to do something other than having sex with her this night. So I got into my car and drove as fast as I could. I told her I won't let his blood stain her hands and I'm a man of my words. I'm not going to let her go to jail because of him. I couldn't protect my sister then and she's going to be angry if I don't help Nora. I entered in time to see him choking her and her pulling the gun I gave her out. I stood, watching the entire exchange, waiting for the right time to make a move. When he pointed the gun at her, I pulled my gun out and was about shooting. Then she threw the lamp at his hand, aiming perfectly. She picked the gun quickly and made to aim. I took action then and killed him. From my research, the Simon of a man has about twenty more people in ca