With only a few light bulbs remaining on the first floor, he swiftly completed the task.
Then, he made his way outside to wash the two cars belonging to his wife and mother-in-law.Passing by Zale as he washed the car, a burly male servant couldn't resist mocking him, ridiculing his helpless state.The insults from his in-laws were already unbearable, but the mockery from the mansion's servants added to his distress.Aware of his powerlessness, the servants took every opportunity to taunt him when he was alone.Zale's anger flared up as he glanced at the servant, but he quickly redirected his focus to the car."I'll endure all of this because of you, my love," he muttered, calming his raging heart.After an hour, he finished washing the two cars and hurriedly proceeded to his room to prepare for work.However, on his way to his room, he stumbled upon someone that further delayed him by a couple of minutes."Hey, stop right there, loser. Where do you think you're going?" Adams jeered, blocking Zale's path.Adams was a son-in-law just like Zale. He was married to the eldest daughter of the Jenkins family, whereas Zale was married to the youngest daughter, Sasha.Both Zale and Adams held the status of live-in sons-in-law within the Jenkins family, residing together in the ancestral mansion of the Jenkins family, though didn't receive equal treatment.Adams, CEO of one of the most successful multi-million dollar companies in the city, possessed a noteworthy professional position, unlike Zale.However, there was more to his story than just his corporate achievements.Adams's prosperity could be directly attributed to his marriage to the Jenkins family.Before marrying his wife, he operated a modest small business.However, following the marriage, his circumstances and social standing underwent a significant transformation.This union provided Adams with a unique opportunity to manage a company of considerable stature and enjoy the privileges associated with his marriage to the affluent and influential Jenkins lineage.It's worth noting that everything Adams owes actually belongs to Azazel Jenkins, the head of the Jenkins family.The only reason Adams received different treatment from Zale was because of his extraordinary skills in the field of business.His remarkable marketing skills drove the Jenkins Group to more and more profits and in the process earned their respect.Zale's expression contorted into a frown as Adams blocked his path."Get the fuck out my way, Adams. I don't have your time this morning. I'm late for work." As he said that, he tried shoving his body through the little opening beside Adams, but it ended up being blocked away by Adam.In a condescending manner and with a mocking grin, Adams retorted, "I have repeatedly emphasized, Zale, the importance of showing respect when addressing me. We exist in different echelons, and we share no similarities. Do you understand?""Like I said, I don't have time for this, Adams. We can continue this some other time, but right now, I really need to get ready for work," Zale articulated before he made an attempt to get away again, but like before, Adam obstructed him with his body.Zale sighed frustratedly with dropped shoulders. He then asked, "Tell me, what do you want, asshole?"The grin on Adams's face widened when he heard that. "Now you're talking, loser." He then took out his car key from his pocket and attempted to slide it into Zale's hand, but Zale swiftly withdrew his hand before the key could touch his hand. "Hurry up, take it. This is my car key. I want you to wash my car. I watched from my room as you washed those cars and I must say, you really got some car-washing skills. I expect nothing less from you, low-life."An inexplicable surge of anger rippled inside Zale when he heard all that and instantly, he had the urge to punch Adams in the face until his entire facial bone was completely distorted, but he decided not to act on his urges."Get out of my way right now, or else, you'll regret it! And trust me, I won't spare your handsome face this time," Zale threatened in a booming voice. His demeanor had taken a complete turn; fury was evident in his body language and aura.Adams was about to ignore Zale's threat when he halted abruptly, his recollection of the previous encounter where Zale had fiercely beaten him up fresh in his mind.For some inexplicable reason, fear gripped him as he stared deep into Zale's eyes and saw how deadly serious and infuriated he was.Without wasting time, he stepped aside, allowing Zale to pass.Zale continued on his way without uttering another word."That idiot! How dare he threaten me? I will deal with him later," Adams murmured in frustration before he ran along.Upon entering the room, Zale found his wife, Sasha standing before the mirror, applying makeup as she did every morning before heading to work. Fresh out of the bath, she was draped only in a short bath towel.Sasha Jenkins, a stunning young woman standing six feet tall, possessed flawless skin, long dark hair, and enchanting green eyes that could captivate any man. Her beautiful features, highlighted by her alluring smile, had the power to make Zale forget his troubles and sorrows.Seeing her, all the sadness and anger Zale was feeling a while ago evaporated without a trace. It was replaced by instant happiness."Hi, babe. Finally done with your bath?" Zale greeted her with a radiant smile, eager to embrace her."No...No...No!" Sasha exclaimed, halting him in his tracks.Confused, Zale asked, "What's wrong? Can't I hug my beautiful wife?"Sasha wore a fake smile as she responded, "Look at the sweat on your face. I just took a bath. Do you want me to start all over again? I won't let
After Zale left the room, he swiftly made his way out of the mansion. Since he didn't have personal transportation, he usually depended on taxis for commuting to his workplace.Despite having access to his wife's car, he had made the deliberate choice not to utilize it.As a mere delivery personnel, driving to work seemed excessive and impractical, considering he solely relied on the company bicycle to fulfill package deliveries for customers.Given that his workplace was approximately an hour away from his residence, it would consume an entire hour for him to arrive there.Zale's workplace, Spade's Delivery Home, stood out as one of the country's premier delivery companies renowned for its exceptional services.After roughly an hour, the cab came to a halt in front of the company building."How much?" Zale inquired, addressing the middle-aged cab driver upon disembarking.The middle-aged man paused momentarily to calculate the overall fare before replying, "The ride amounts to $5.5."
Mr. Crassus diverted his attention from the desktop computer to Zale and affirmed, "Yes, I called you. A prominent client has requested the delivery of some goods, and it'll be your job to make the delivery. Your regular duties that day will be handled by someone else. Is that clear to you?"When Zale heard this unexpected news, he was confused for a brief moment.The sudden change in his assigned task caught him off guard and left him momentarily surprised and conflicted.Zale couldn't help but wonder why his boss had chosen him of all people to make the delivery for such a high-profile customer.The thought crossed his mind, and he pondered the reasons for this decision, trying to understand the reason behind Mr. Crassus' choice.Considering that there were many capable delivery people in the company, including some who were possibly better than he was, Zale pondered the reasons behind Mr. Crassus' decision to give him this job.Also, given the previous instances in which Mr. Crassus
In the rear right seat of a black Mercedes Benz parked on the street corner across from Shade's Delivery Home, sat Lennon Jenkins—a young man exuding elegance with his brown hair and dressed in an expensive black tuxedo.With a mischievous smile, he crossed his legs, contemplating the image of someone's bloodied face and relishing in the sinister satisfaction it brought him.After a brief period of silence, Lennon broke the tranquility and redirected his attention to his driver. "Did you manage to speak with the manager?" he inquired with anticipation."Yes, boss. The manager agreed to designate him as the delivery person. However, he insisted on a thousand-dollar tip for making the arrangement," James, a young man of similar age to Lennon and his former college crime accomplice, responded."A thousand dollars? Why on earth would he demand such an exorbitant amount for a simple delivery?" Lennon furrowed his brow, perplexed by the manager's seemingly excessive request."He believes tha
Zale jolted back into consciousness when he felt the touch on his lap."Sir, we have arrived. I'm sorry to have disturbed your sleep, but I really have to get to other customers," the cab driver politely apologized."It's all right. I should be the one apologizing, not the other way around," Zale said, scratching the back of his head in embarrassment.He quickly unfastened the seatbelt that was wrapped around his slender waist and got out of the car."How much is the ride, sir?" Zale asked, looking at the cab driver.The cabby took a moment to calculate the fare before answering, "The fare is seventy dollars."Zale heaved a long sigh when he heard that. As a delivery man, he only earns the bare minimum, so this was so much money for him.Seventy dollars was about his monthly disposable income or even less.But regardless, he was willing to spend it because today was a special day for him.Today was his foster father's death anniversary, so it was no big deal for him to spend all his sa
Zale stared unblinkingly at the screen of his phone as he read the news of a mysterious person who had bought Juliet Rose at a breakneck price of $17 million.After he finished reading the news, he said to himself, "Maybe this wasn't the Juliet Rose that was meant. People can fake things and make them look real, can't they?"Then he approached the flower on the ground and carefully picked it up.Although he tried to convince himself that the flower wasn't the same as the one that was sold for $17 million, a stray thought subconsciously told him otherwise.Gently, he placed the flower back on the grave where it had previously lain. "I don't know who kept it. But whoever it's, I hope you're just an imposter."Zale refixed his gaze on the headstone and stared at it for a while before finally muttering, "Goodbye, old man. I'll visit you another time."He took off from the cemetery and entered a cab that would take him back to the city."Hello, sir. Where are you going?" the cab driver aske
Within a designated office at Spade's Delivery Home, a man with a protruding belly was visibly agitated, pacing incessantly. This restlessness was triggered by the reception of numerous phone calls from an anonymous private number, which had previously engaged in a business agreement with him."Where the hell is my package, asshole?!" A voice yelled on the other end of the phone, exasperated. "I didn't give you all that money for nothing. This is the fifth hour since you told me my package was on its way. What the hell is going on there anyway?!""Look, sir, this has never happened before. I already ordered your package to be delivered to you. Your package left the company a long time ago. I think the fault lies with the delivery person and I can't get through to..." Crassus tried to explain but was interrupted by the furious voice on the other end of the phone."How is that my business? I only want my package delivered along with the delivery person I paid for. I don't care how you d
As Zale proceeded to his bedroom, his mind was still reeling from the vicious insults and jibes he had received from his mother-in-law and sister-in-law.He had rushed home to find out why his wife wasn't answering her calls. However, just as he entered their bedroom, he saw something that shattered him to the core.There on their matrimonial bed was his wife, entwined with another man. Their bodies twisted together, they were lost in passion and lust, totally oblivious to his presence.For a moment, Zale's heart stopped beating. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. But the truth was staring him in the face, and it was ugly."Wh-what is this?" Zale asked, his voice trembling with wrath.Sasha rolled her eyes and slid out of the sheets. She reached for a satin robe from the side of the bed and slipped it on.“Oh, nothing,” Sasha replied. “Just me having some fun. Clearly, you couldn’t give me what I need, so I had to find someone else who could.”Zale stood there, shell-shocked and d