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The Triumphant Escape Prologue (edited)
"Come on, we need to hide," Karen said, her voice tremulous with fear."I can't. I need to go to my mum and dad," Lindsey replied, her gaze fixed on the direction of her parents, her whole body shivering with dread."I'm sure your parents would want you to hide," Karen murmured, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Do you know a safe place to hide?" she whispered."Yeah, yeah," Lindsey stammered as she finally moved away from the door. With timid steps, she made her way to her closet. Her hands shook as she hastily pushed aside the clothes, revealing a locked door. Fumbling with the keypad, she typed in the password."Isn't this place obvious?" Karen asked, exhaling sharply."Mum and dad always said that the most obvious place is the most secure, because people rarely look there," Lindsey replied, her voice tinged with resignation.A thud echoed through the room, followed by indistinct muttering as footsteps drew nearer. Hurriedly, they squeezed into the hidden space, locking the door beh
The Triumphant Escape Chapter One:Family(edited)
"Hey Lindsey, be careful please." Karen called out, her voice filled with concern, as she watched her friend climb up the tree.Lindsey balanced herself on the branch, reaching out to pluck the red apple. "I've got it!" she called triumphantly as she carefully made her way down to the ground.Karen sighed in relief as she saw her friend safely on the ground. "You always make me worry, you know that?" she chided with a gentle smile, knowing that Lindsey's adventurous spirit always got the better of her.Lindsey flashed a mischievous grin, "But that’s what friends are for, to keep you on your toes."Karen rolled her eyes, "Yeah, yeah. Come on, we need to get back home. Your parents have been searching for you.""Ugh, they worry too much," Lindsey grumbled as they made their way back. "But I guess it's nice to know they care.""Exactly," Karen nodded, "You're lucky to have parents who care so much.""I suppose you're right," Lindsey conceded, looking over at the picturesque cottage they c
The Triumphant Escape Chapter Two: The Intent(edited)
"Sir." Rushed a young man as he got inside the office after a series of knock with haggard breath "Holding different folders in his hands," said the young man as he entered the office and stood in front of the mahogany desk."What is it?" came a deep voice from the back of a mahogany chair, the man's back away from view as he stared deeply out the window."We found them," replied the young man, panting slightly."What?" asked the voice as the man sharply turned, collecting the files from the young man, his eyes scanning them intently."Yes, sir, they are in Texas," continued the young man with a smile, finally expressing relief after months of research."Good job," the voice said, followed by a smile. "I'll make sure your salary is increased." He said as he turned away, his focus back on the files in his hands."Thank you, sir," muttered the young man as he quickly rushed toward the door, opened it, and shut it behind him, knowing he was dismissed. Back in the office, a deathly laught
The Triumphant Escape Chapter Three: Arrival.
A man is seen coming down from his private jet, enjoying the cool breeze and the view of Texas. "Finally, I'm in Texas," he thought, removing his dark shades and hanging it on his breast pocket. He heaved a deep sigh before walking towards the SUV, already waiting for him with his assistant beside him, dragging his boss's suitcase. His men followed behind him, their guns safely secured on their belt straps as they got into the other SUV, zooming off.The car stopped in front of the most expensive hotel in Texas. He got down from the car as one of his men opened the door for him, then strolled inside the hotel and towards the sitting area, where he sat down with his men standing at ease behind him, keeping watch. Their eyes followed those that walked in and out of the hotel in case of any suspicious moves.His assistant, with a slow stride, walked towards the manager's desk. "I made a room reservation," he said."Name, please?" the manager asked with a warm smile as he looked at his com
The Triumphant Escape Chapter Four: A friendly Neighbor
Lindsey and Karen ran towards the field an into a barn where an old man in overall was busy feeding his pigs."Morning Mr Willams." They greeted in unison,as Mr Williams turned towards them with a smile on his dirty face."Ah....if it isn't my two favourite people.. Lindsey and Karen." He said wiping his dirty hands on his overall as he walked towards them."Come give your uncle Willam a hug." He said with a tooty grin,his arms wide open"Is that really necessary?" Asked Lindsey with a look on her face,as Karen shrugged beside her."Of course ,come on." He said motioning towards them,as Lindsey and Karen walked slowly towards him."Now,these are my girls." He said eveloping them in a tight hug " since you girls are here,i will need you to help feed the Chickens." He continued disengaging from the hug."Wait... isn't that Charles duty?" Asked Karen as she stared at him,while Lindsey was busy wiping the mud stain from her cloth."Well he ain't here,so hurry up." He motioned towards them
The Triumphant Escape Chapter Five: Feel The Wind.
Lindsey let out a series of praise as she placed soothing hands from the head till she got to the horse center she did it with subtlety,she steadied herself as she propel herself onto Diana's center as she made careful gentle contact so as not to spook the beautiful white Mare,she carefully place her left leg on the inside rein as she boost herself up and then raising her right leg as she settled towards the center of the mass. She took a minute to calm her breath with her hands tightly gripping the reins,she gave a gentle kick to Diana's stomach as she let out a "Ya!!" She picked up the rein enough to create contact with the horse's mouth as the horse gallop across the field,she relax back as she enjoyed the calming breeze as she rode round the field,she waved her hand when she saw Karen and let out a soft chuckle.Karen waved back then relaxed on the wooden fence as she watched Lindsey with smiles on her wave, Lindsey was like a goddess of war as she controlled the horse and Karen
The Triumphant Escape Chapter Six: The Promise/Departure.
'This night i will tell them.' She promised before taking another spoon full of food into her mouth.After enjoying their Delicious food, they made their way to the parlour as Mrs Katherine ran to her room to get her game box.Lindsey and Karen waited on the couch ,their legs bouncing in anticipation.Not long after Mrs Katherine walked to them with her game box in her hand,placing them on the table. The game box contained a cross word puzzle which Lindsey won, Scrambled which she also won thanks to her finishing touch. The word was "NISCPOOR" Which when you arrange it spelt "Scorpion". Then They played Charade,Mrs Katherine won . Karen Derekstrate with her body. Karen let out a sad sign,She was the only one who didn't win anything. Mrs Katherine consoled her by saying. "Everyone is a winner." Before wrapping her daughter in a long hug and a kiss to the head.It was already dark out when they ended their end,meaning it was time for them to leave. Karen hugged her Mother,tears dripping
The Triumphant Escape Chapter Seven:The discussion.
The door swung open after some minute of silence. Carlos stood ,His blond hair scattered , He rubbed his hand to his eyes before opening the door, He gave way as Jeff entered."What brings you to my room?" He asked a cocky smirk on his face.Jeff let out a scoff when he saw what Carlos was putting on. He had on a Sponge bob boxer though he was shirtless,his chest flexing each time he moved."Can you stop ogling me and tell me why you're here?" Carlos asked his eyebrow raised."You arrogant jackass" Jeff cuss, his face red due to anger.Carlos raised his hands up in surrender. "Whooo dude...calm down." He said with a laugh. "You need to relax."Jeff closed his eyes, breathing quietly."So.... What do you need." Carlos said putting on a gray shirt followed by his vest, He then wore his jean trouser."Boss wants you to get his car ready." Jeff replied finally sitting down."Why?" Carlos was very surprised, He could not believe what he was hearing. Boss was the kind of person that let oth
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Chapter One Hundred: Epilogue....
As they approached their destination, Alejandro's phone buzzed again, prompting him to glance at the screen with a furrowed brow. "It's Queency," he informed Lindsey before answering the call."Hey, Queency. We're almost there," Alejandro spoke into the phone, his voice turning warm as he conversed with his sister.As the call ended, Alejandro briefly updated Lindsey on their plans for the evening, a sense of warmth settling over them as they approached their home. The prospect of reuniting with loved ones offered a glimmer of hope and comfort after the poignant visit to the cemetery."You ready?" Alejandro asked, his eyes meeting Lindsey's with a reassuring smile.Lindsey nodded, a fleeting sense of peace settling over her. "Yeah, I am. Thank you for being with me today."Alejandro's smile widened, his gaze filled with understanding and unwavering support. "Always."As the Tesla pulled into the driveway, the anticipation of reuniting with family softened the lingering ache in Lindsey
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Chapter Ninety Nine: Carmichael's Arrest
After bidding Mrs. Katherine a tearful farewell, Lindsey made her way to visit Mrs. Amazon, her grandmother, who was surrounded by shadows of disbelief and remorse in her home. When Lindsey entered, Mrs. Amazon looked up at her with eyes clouded by the weight of her emotions."Lindsey," Mrs. Amazon's voice trembled as she spoke, "I am so glad that you are safe and sound. I can't believe that my own son could have been involved in such hurtful actions and I knew nothing about it. I feel so lost and overwhelmed."Lindsey sat beside Mrs. Amazon, wrapping her in a gentle embrace. "Grandma, I understand how hard this is for you, but please know that it's not your fault. You couldn't have known or prevented what happened," Lindsey offered words of comfort, her voice soft and soothing. "These are incredibly difficult circumstances, and you don't have to face them alone. I am here for you, and I want to help in any way I can."Mrs. Amazon nodded, her eyes brimming with tears. "I feel so helpl
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Chapter Ninety Eight: The Search.
"Then, I guess it is alright with you if we searched your company." The superintendent stated, his finger firmly tapping the desk. Mr. Carmicheal's eyes widened, and he swallowed hard. He had known the superintendent was persistent, but this was more than he had bargained for. "I... I'm sorry, but I can't let you do that. My company has a lot of proprietary information that could be compromised if you search it. And I'm not even sure if you have the legal authority to do that."The superintendent nodded slowly, as if considering Mr. Carmicheal's words. "I understand your concerns, but we have evidence that suggests otherwise. I am not at liberty to share the details of our evidence, but I can assure you that it is credible and warrants a search of your company. We are not asking for permission, Mr. Carmicheal, we are informing you of what is going to happen." The superintendent's tone was firm and authoritative, leaving no room for debate.Mr. Carmicheal felt his heart sink as he rea
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Chapter Ninety Seven: Involving the police.
As Alejandro and the group meticulously laid out the evidence, the atmosphere in the room was thick with tension. Alejandro, his brow furrowed, pointed to a series of photographs, his voice strong and commanding as he explained the significance of each piece of evidence. "This photo," he began, gesturing to a grainy image on the projector screen, "was taken at the port during the time of the kidnapped. It provides a crucial timeline of events that led to the incident." As he spoke, the intensity in the room grew palpable, the officials leaning in, absorbing every word.One of the authorities, a stern-looking man in a suit, interjected, "But how can we be certain of the authenticity of these documents and recordings?" His skepticism hung heavy in the air, causing a ripple of unease among the group. Without missing a beat, a member of the team, Emilia stepped forward, her gaze unwavering as she calmly explained the rigorous verification process they had undertaken. "Every document, pho
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Chapter Ninety Six: Spilling The Truth.
As Matteo spoke, Carmichael could see the lies in his eyes, his despicable lies palpable in the air. Despite the gravity of his past actions, there was an undeniable determination within him to keep his secret to himself. Carmichael listened attentively, the lines of his face harding slightly as Matteo continued to lie about how he was coerce into betraying his clan and working with the Dragon clan. There was a moment of silence as Carmichael watched Matteo's words, his expression blank and contemplative.Matteo's smile slipped from his face, a pained expression replacing it. It was easy to lie to Carmichael, he realized, all it took was a grieved expression and a pause in his lies. Carmichael drew closer, his fist clenched and ready to strike. With one swift motion, Carmichael struck Matteo in the stomach. The blow knocked the wind out of Matteo, and he collapsed, gasping for breath and coughing up blood.Carmichael leaned down and grabbed Matteo by the collar, hauling him back into
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Chapter Ninety Five: Truth Revealed II
Matteo could sense the tension weighing heavy in the room as Philip's words hung in the air, the gravity of the situation palpable. His inner turmoil was evident from the pained expression etched on his face, his heart heavy with the realization of the consequences of his actions.Standing by Matteo's side, Jake right hand held his shoulder tightly, preventing him from even moving. As Jeff spoke, offering a glimmer of hope for redemption, he could see a flicker of determination igniting within Matteo's eyes."Make sure you tell Carmichael everything, Matteo," Jake whispered softly, his right hand still on his shoulder. "I hope you get punished for betraying the clan all for your selfish interest."Matteo face paled, his resolve to tell the truth hardening, he looked ahead ready to face the difficult road ahead. As they waited for Carmichael to arrive, Jeff prepared a seat for him, knowing that the conversations he was going to have with Matteo's would be long and brutal, and hopefull
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Chapter Ninety Four: Truth Revealed I
Queency and Emilia took turns explaining their situations, while Zandos provided additional details that could help Mrs. Amazon understand the gravity of the situation. "But she is in trouble and the only way we can save her is you telling us everything you know about her parents." Zandos finished.As they spoke, Mrs. Amazon's expression shifted from shock to determination. "Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I will do everything in my power to ensure my granddaughter's safety. Her parents were Derek and Martha Amazon, Derek was my stepson and the heir to Amazonian Tech inc." she said, her voice unwavering.As Mrs. Amazon revealed this information about her late stepson and his wife, the group listened attentively, understanding the gravity of the situation. "Derek was like a son to me, but he and my son were never on good terms," Mrs. Amazon continued, her voice tinged with a hint of sadness. "He was hard on the outside but warm inside and very hardworking when it came t
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Chapter Ninety Three: Meeting Grandma.
Alejandro and his team arrived back at the underground tunnel, their thoughts a jumble of confusion and concern. The revelation of the New President of Amazonian Tech Inc's involvement in the kidnappings of Lindsey had shaken them to the core. And the nagging question of why Lindsey, of all people, had been specifically targeted weighed heavily on their minds.As they trudged through the dimly lit tunnel, they couldn't help but voice their thoughts, hoping to make sense of the situation.Queency furrowed her brows in frustration. "Why would the president of such a big company be involved in this? It just doesn't add up."Alejandro nodded grimly, his mind racing with possibilities. "I don't know, but Lindsey's family must be connected to something significant for her to be targeted like this."As they emerged into their base, the urgency of their mission hung heavy in the air. They knew they couldn't rely on Lindsey to provide answers, as her parents had kept her in the dark about thei
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Chapter Ninety Two: Mission Successful
"I was not followed, Sir," the suave voice of Matteo rang out confidently. "This is Dr. Nguyen, a valuable asset to Carmichael. With him, we can finally bring them down and get what we want."Arnold studied Matteo with a piercing gaze, his silence a testament to his astute nature. Matteo continued, choosing his words carefully as he sought to convey his loyalty and the importance of his mission."I assure you, my allegiance to the clan remains unwavering. I have sacrificed a lot to aid your missions. I've siphoned money to you and provided valuable leads and plans that will greatly benefit us. You can trust me on this, Boss," Matteo stated with a persuasive tone, his commitment underscored by a steely resolve.The discussions were intense, with Matteo revealing more secrets about Carmichael and his company and wanting assurances in exchange for his plan to unfold. After the meeting concluded, Matteo left Arnold's office, a sense of subtle triumph played across his features, his clear
