Anthony entered his apartment after a long day at work, hoping to relax and spend some quality time with his girlfriend, Sarah. However, as he walked into his room, he saw Sarah sitting on his bed, talking on the phone to someone he didn't recognize. Her back was turned to him, and he couldn't hear the conversation. As he walked closer, Sarah quickly ended the call and put her phone away."Who were you talking to?" Anthony asked, puzzled.Sarah looked up at him, her eyes wide with surprise. "Oh, just a friend," she said, trying to sound casual.Anthony wasn't convinced. He had been suspicious of Sarah's behavior lately, and this only added to his concerns. He looked around the room, trying to see if anything was out of place. That's when he noticed that his laptop was missing from his desk."Where's my laptop?" he demanded.Sarah tried to play it cool. "I don't know. Maybe you left it at work or something."But Anthony knew that wasn't true. He had left the laptop on his desk before h
Roland sat in the grand living room of Lafayette's Mansion, staring out of the window at the sprawling gardens that surrounded the estate. He was lost in thought, contemplating the upcoming demolition of the old shopping mall. He knew that it was the right decision, but he couldn't help feeling a twinge of sadness.Roland was sad because of the old striving people who worked there and they had to move out. He pitied them because they were old and they were also caught up in Debbie's mess as she should be the only one suffering from it.Suddenly, the door opened and Butler Lucas entered the room. "Good morning, young master," he said, his voice calm and measured. "I trust you slept well?"Roland turned to face him, offering a small smile. "Yes, thank you, Lucas. And yourself?""I slept well, thank you for asking," Lucas replied, moving to stand beside Roland. "Is there anything I can assist you with this morning?"Roland hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Actually, yes. I wan
Roland stood outside the police station, taking in the red brick facade that loomed before him. It was a tall building, with plenty of windows and a heavy wooden door. The sun shone brightly, casting long shadows across the pavement and Roland felt a bead of sweat run down his back.He took a deep breath and stepped towards the entrance, pulling open the door. As he entered the station, he was hit with the harsh smell of disinfectant and cleaning products. His eyes scanned the room, taking in the rows of metal desks and filing cabinets. A few uniformed officers sat at their computers, typing away but none of them paying him any attention."Excuse me," Roland said, approaching the closest officer. "I'm looking for Alex Lafayette."The officer looked up, his eyebrows rising in surprise. "Are you a family member?""Half-brother," Roland confirmed, his heart beating faster in his chest. "Do you know where he is? I want to pay him a visit."The officer hesitated for a moment before sigh
Roland stood in the grand foyer of the Lafayette Mansion, his eyes scanning the room as he addressed the staff and non-staff members gathered before him."Listen up, everyone," he began, his voice firm and commanding. "I have some important news to share with you all."All eyes were on him as he continued, "My half-brother, Alex, has been released from prison, and I'm afraid that he poses a significant threat to all of us."Murmurs of concern rippled through the crowd, but Roland silenced them with a wave of his hand."I want everyone to be extra vigilant and watchful," he said, his eyes flickering around the room. "If you see any strangers around the house, anyone who doesn't belong here, you must report it to me or to the security team immediately."All the staff and non-staff members nodded their head in agreement, and Roland could see the fear in their eyes. He hated to see them scared, but he knew that he had to impress upon them the seriousness of the situation."You all know
Anthony paced the room, feeling agitated. He wanted to do something, anything to help, but he couldn't think of anything except to wait."What if he can't get us out of the city?" Anthony asked, breaking the silence.Sarah looked up at him, her eyes filled with worry. "We'll figure it out," she said, trying to sound more confident than she felt.Anthony nodded, but he couldn't shake his unease. He didn't like the situation they were in, or the people they were dealing with.They sat in silence for what felt like hours before there was a knock at the door. Sarah got up and answered it, revealing the scruffy man from before."Everything is set," he said, his voice low.Anthony's heart raced as the man explained the plan. They were going to meet a contact who would help them get out of the city, but they had to be careful. The contact was notorious for double-crossing people, so they had to be ready for anything.As the man spoke, Anthony couldn't help but feel like they were in over th
As he sat there, alone, he began to reflect on everything that had happened. He realized that he had been blinded by his love for Sarah and he had ignored the warning signs.He couldn't help but feel like he had wasted so much time and energy on something that was never going to work out. He regretted not listening to his parents and others who warned him about Sarah.The more he thought about it, the more he knew that ending things with her was the right decision. He deserved better than this, and he couldn't let himself be dragged down by Sarah's problems.As the night passed, Anthony started to feel a sense of relief. He realized that he no longer had to deal with the constant drama and danger that came with being involved with Sarah.He resolved to move on with his life and focus on himself. He knew that it wasn't going to be easy, but he was ready to face the challenge.Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months. Anthony threw himself into work, focusing on building h
Alex Lafayette and his friend Simon had arrived at the Lafayette Estate in style. They'd come in Alex's shiny, black, four-wheeled Maserati Granturismo, and were greeted at the gates with a hearty welcome by the estate manager, Daniel."Good morning, sir," said Daniel with a polite bow. "Welcome to the Lafayette Estate.""Good morning, Daniel," replied Alex with a smile. "It's good to be back."The two of them had known each other for years, ever since Alex had inherited the estate from his grandfather, Marcel Lafayette. Daniel had been the estate manager for as long as Alex could remember, and had always been a reliable and trustworthy asset to the family. Alex didn't think twice about talking to Daniel directly when he had news to share."Daniel, I'm interested in buying a house here in the estate," said Alex, getting straight to the point.The estate manager's brows knitted together in surprise. "Really, sir? Would this be in addition to the main house or…?""No, no," said Alex,
*Flashback Of Roland's Visit To Katherine's Grave*Roland stood before the grave of Katherine, his high school classmate and best friend who he always had feelings for. It was a beautiful sunny day, but he felt only sorrow and pain. He placed a bouquet of beautiful purple roses that he had brought for her close to her stone. As he sat down, he felt like he was in a different world, a world where all his hopes and dreams were crushed.The cemetery was located on the outskirts of the city, and it was surrounded by beautiful trees. Roland had never been there before but he felt drawn to it as soon as he heard about Katherine's passing. The grave was located near the edge of the cemetery, where the trees created a nice shade. Roland had chosen the spot to place the bouquet because he knew Katherine loved roses and purple was her favorite color.Roland wore a black suit, a white shirt, and a black tie. He had always heard that one should dress properly for a funeral or a visit to the c