The DUKES dead? How? Just how? I thought he was responding to treatment and stable in coma. Why sudden? Brian hits out several questions which no answer is coming up.It was a moment of regret for Brian, even though he had hated his father for abandoning him and his mother, he still felt he should have at least forgiven him and met with him, after all, he was still his father.Now he's gone, it hit hard. He was blinded by Revenge which stopped him from doing the needful. Also remembered that he had visited his mother just once since her full recovery, though he made sure she was placed in a luxurious facility and had everything at her disposal.No one knows about either of Brian's parents, not even his wife Lyra. he was seen as a kid from an orphanage offered a better life by Mr Brooks but now it seems hiding is almost impossible, The Dukes passed away and he can't keep operating under the radar anymore.Brian was devastated by the news of his father's demise, his heart filled with r
She walked towards him and was shocked at the state she found him in. Brian wasn't dirty, he just looked old and his clothes were worn out. The young lady was slightly stunned. "What's Brian doing here?" She wondered. After leaving the orphanage several years ago, she hadn't seen him in years. but she could still recognise him, he still maintained his look, his cute face though now carries a scar and now slender. “He must be struggling a lot” she thought "Brian, Brian, wake up!" She whispered slowly as she tapped on his shoulder. He raised his head up and smiled slightly, his dimples surfacing, "Who..who are you?" He mumbled as he fell asleep again. She was surprised that Brian could act this way. In their orphanage days, he was known for being a good kid and always heeding to instructions. And now he's drinking to stupor? Out of pity, she decided to take him home. Ever since she left the orphanage, she's been living on her own, surviving from one menial jobs to another. Life had
“Dammit!!!” Brian bellowed. “My hunch were right, I suspect something isn't right!, but who could do this ?”Albert sighed. “We don't know yet, it could be anyone jealous of the DUKES power and influence, we are still investigating.Brian was confused, unsure how to handle the situation, news of his father's death got the better of him and now learning that he was murdered made it more hurtful. It seems as though his new found identity doesn't come cheap, the price is challenges upon challenges like the one that just hit him now.“I need you to do something for me” Brian said, his voice cold as ice.Albert was attentive, unsure of what Brian is about to say but he's thinking of breaking it to him that he can't be moving about just anyhow now, he's now the Dukes successor and so much is at stake with the power he controls. “I'm all ears Master”Brian paused in his track before continuing. “I need you to look into Joyland Orphanage, someone is trying to acquire the land in the province
Lyra couldn't understand why Brian would flee such an important event and put the Brooks enterprises at risk of elimination. If that happens, she'll be done for.Not only Lady Elizabeth's wrath but her parents, sister and every member of the Brooks family will taunt, mock and ridicule her for choosing Brian and defending him every time.Lyra is close to tears as she imagines her enemy laughing at her. She however paused for a moment, she knows Brian to be someone who doesn't just act recklessly without a reason and also knows him to care about her happiness. But this is hard to understand, she can't proceed with the screening without him, also he must be high on opium to claim he knows the lady documenting the screening process.She sat confused as she watched the queue reduce, getting to her turn soon and she wished for nothing else than for Brian to just appear and save her from the embarrassment that was bound to hit her.****On getting outside, Brian signalled to the bodyguards w
Albert Moore walked in unhurriedly. He had a slight frown on his face immediately he sighted Brian. “What happened? I was worried, mas..” Brian glared at him, reminding him to keep quiet, he was about to call him master. Mr Wellington shivered at the sight of Albert Moore. “What's such an important figure doing in a place like this?” he wondered. Brian pulled Albert to the side, “What happened? Why are you here?” “I was worried, Master. I noticed something was off when you didn't call me back. I decided to look into the matter and found out that you were at the orphanage.” Albert paused for a while, “Master, I found out something.Brian nodded his head, informing him to continue. Albert Moore signed and said,”I found out that Harry was also involved in this whole issue.” Immediately Brian heard Harry's name, he clenched his fists by his sides, his blood boiling in fury, “Why…why did they target the orphanage?”“ The area is the proposed site for the mega bumper construction contra
“Jesse?” Brian mumbled as he turned his head to locate where the voice was coming from. Then, a young man, dressed in a black suit that hugged his body perfectly approached Brian. He looked like he just come out of a painting. Everything about him was screaming Confidence. His black hair was neatly combed to the back and a dark smile was plastered on his face, making him look mysterious. “Brian, after so many years you're still the same.” He scoffed. “Jesse..now isn't the time.” Brian said slowly, not wanting to cause any trouble. Jesse was his childhood friend. His only friend in the Brooks family. However, he changed because he caught him proposing to Lyra. Jesse, ever since he was a child was obsessed with Lyra. Even though they had the same blood running through their veins, he still confessed his feeling to her. However, Lyra waved it off as a joke. Why would she date her cousin? That was a taboo. “Ha”“Don't tell me you're here to cause Lyra trouble. Let her be! You've done
Hearing his wife's question, Brian racked his brain, thinking of a response to give her. “Dear, you're tired. You need to rest” he said after a while, earning a suspicious gaze from Lyra. Brian smiled slightly and pulled her outside. He turned around and gave the director, Davis a look. Davis nodded in response and turned towards Jesse, “I'm sorry but you've been demoted. Take it or leave it.” He said as he turned around, walking back to his office. Jesse suddenly felt cold, like he had just been drenched in with cold water. He watched how the people present for the screening were staring at him and suddenly felt like entering the ground in shame. He gritted his teeth in anger as he remembered how the director made him beg Brian. “I'm going to make him him pay” he whispered as he walked towards the door in long strides, lowering his head in shame. …Brian and Lyra entered the Brook's building in smiles as they just passed the final screening. However, Martha, Lyra's mother stood at
“Leave her alone? You're the one who should leave her alone. You're undeserving of her love!” Harry argued, pulling Lyra closer to himself. Lyra glared at Harry, “What's the meaning of this nonsense?!” She asked as she pulled herself away from his arms. Turning towards Brian, “Honey, let's leave this place.” She said as she dragged him away from Harry's presence, making him green with envy. Suddenly, the announcer climbed the stage, “I welcome you all to the last phase of the Ashton business proposal.” “As we all know, only a few companies made it to this phase. Not wanting to waste any more time, I would like to invite the representatives of each company to present their proposal.” Lyra immediately stood up from her seat and walked towards the stage with Brian by her side, and her assistant trailing behind her. A few representatives from other companies followed suit with their respective assistants. Moments later, Derald, the representative of Asher mines, discussed his proposa