Chapter 18Martha hurriedly ran to Lady Elizabeth, “Mo..mother, I can explain” she stuttered as she stared at Lyra, asking for back up. However, Lyra ignored her mother and picked up the files, “What you heard is true, grand mother. Mother invested half of the company's profits in a real estate company which yielded no profit. Presently, there's only about 2 billion dollars in the company's account which is barely enough as base capital for the contract. We need to worth about 10 billion dollars but..” Lyra trailed off as she returned her mother's gaze. Lady Elizabeth pushed Martha away roughly, her eyes flashing with fury, “Where are we going to get 8billion dollars before the end of the day?” Martha averted her gaze as she chewed her lips, her anxiety growing by the minute. Lyra and Lady Elizabeth were eagerly staring at her, hoping she would say something to help them solve this issue but she couldn't think of any thing. Her head was blank..entirely blank. However, Martha's pho
Hearing his mother in-law yell over the phone, Brian was slightly stunned. “What does she need me for?” He wondered as he left in a hurry. Upon reaching the supposed destination, Brian was taken aback by the sight of well built men hanging around Harry, Martha and Martin. He approached them, taking small steps as he covered his nose in disgust. The surrounding was extremely dirty because of the protest. Immediately Martha saw Brian, she approached him, dragging him by his arm, “Come over and clean this place so we can leave here.” She paused for a bit and pointed at a broom, “Hurry and pick that broom. Let's get this done.” Brian's gaze lingered on Martha for a while, his brows furrowed in confusion . Did she just call him from the comfort of his home to come and clean up this place?Sensing his reluctance, Martha suddenly exploded, “What are you still doing there?! Pick up the broom and clean up this place!” She seethed. “Better be useful for once dirtbag” Harry added Swallowing
Axel dropped Martha to the ground roughly, her hands flying up to her throat as she gasped for breath. Her eyes suddenly reddened, why was she suffering so much today? Turning towards Brian, “Who the hell are you?!” Axel growled as he approached Brian, his eyes blazing with anger. “Maid, you better know your place.” He warned. However, Brian refused to cower under his gaze, “Just leave that lady alone. You can have the boys.” Brian ordered. Harry was too weak to respond to Brian's degrading insult, but Axel's goons were stunned. Who's this man that dared to order our boss around? Axel was furious. His blood boiled in fury as he didn't sense fear from Brian. People should cower in fear at his presence, not make their stand. Axel glared at Brian, watching his odd dressing for the second time. He suddenly smirked, “You worthless thing. You dare to order me?”“You're just an ant in my presence. I just need to say a word and you'll be sent to the world beyond. So.. it's better you walk
Moments later, Martha woke up with a frown. Lady Elizabeth beamed, “Martha, thank you so much! How did you do it?” She asked eagerly. Although she had hated her for her past actions, providing a solution at the very last delicate moment wins her heart, at least they won't be losing the contract.Martha's expression changed slightly as she heard Lady Elizabeth's question. Her face was blank as sheet and her body was extremely weak. She stared at lady Elizabeth blankly and smiled softly, hiding the fact that Brian was instrumental in getting the funds, who would believe her anyway “Ye…yes. It's no problem.” safe replied.Lady Elizabeth sighed, “ I'm sorry about what happened to you. You need to rest while I take care of the rest from here.” Turning to Lyra,”Hurry, let's get back to those organizers and show them we have more than enough.” However, Lyra was suspicious, she glared at her mother, wondering how she managed to get back 20 billion dollars from those scammers that successful
Brian got up unhurriedly and faced his wife, “It's okay. I'll leave. You can proceed.” He said as he turned to leave the office. Lady Elizabeth ignored Brian and turned to Lyra who was disturbed by lady Elizabeth's attitude to her husband, “We need to celebrate this. Getting this contract is not an easy feat.” She declared, ignoring the look on Lyra's face. Facing her assistant, “Put a call across to those companies that refused to give us a loan and tell them we have the contract, it's time to oppress as I'll specially invite them.” She smirked. “Tell them we'll be throwing a party to celebrate this achievement. So we'll be expecting them.” Her assistant nodded and left her office, getting to work immediately. ***Harry turned uncomfortably on the hospital bed, his body aching tremendously. Turning to his butler, “I want you to deal with Brian. When he had the power to stop people from harassing me, he stood there and did nothing. He watched me beg and disgrace myself! He needs to
Hearing Harry's voice, everyone turned to look at Brian. Lady Elizabeth was shocked beyond words. Even if Brian is a broke poor and good for nothing, she wasn't expecting him to stoop so low, stealing in such a gathering. Flustered, she approached Brian and slapped him so hard that everyone gasped. Tears stinged in Brian's eyes as he saw that no one was willing to believe him. Harry was pleased with how Brian was getting embarrassed, but he wasn't satisfied. “Brian, speak up! Why did you deny it when it was with you all along?” Brian refused to say a word, he knew it was useless to say anything. Harry would only use it to frame him the more. The young lady then said, “Mr, the gem in your hands is worth 3 million dollars. Look at it, it's cracked. You're going to pay me!” Brian was the target of hostile stares as people whispered to one another. “The son in-law is doomed. Is he ever going to get out of this?”“I'm sure he's never going to get out of this. I mean, he probably stol
“Take him to where? Leave him alone!” Lyra wailed as she ran to Brian's side. Turning to Harry, “Why do you have to be such a jerk?!” She yelled. Harry walked towards her, his hands wrapped around her waist, “Lyra, let's make a deal. Sign the divorce papers and I'll let him go.” Lyra pushed him away roughly, her eyes blazing in anger, “I'll never sign those papers!” She yelled. Seeing Lyra's reluctance to sign the papers, Lady Elizabeth screeched, “Why don't you want to sign those divorce papers? You prefer living with a thief for the rest of your life?” Lyra ignored Lady Elizabeth's words and held Brian's hands, “Brian, if you really took it, you can confide in me. I'll get you a lawyer and you won't have to go to prison.” Brian stared at her, his eyes showing his pain,”You don't believe me too? I didn't steal from her. Can't you see that?” Lyra nodded but she was still doubting him. He hasn't been open to him on how he got the money for that limited edition diamond gown he got
Albert moves closer to Brian, Whispers in his ear. “Master, we need to talk privately, like right now”Lyra was worried, unsure of how to process the whole thing unfolding In front of her.Brian smiled at his wife, “No, it's fine. I'll be back soon.” He said as Albert and his bodyguards escorted him outside. Harry stared at Brian's retreating figure and shivered. Just who is this guy? On getting outside, Albert didn't beat around the bush. He stopped in his tracks, his eyes holding a lot of emotions, “Young master, about your father's death, someone was indeed behind it.” Brian's expression changed immediately. He clenched his fists by his sides, his fury palpable,”so this is it. Do you know who did it?” He asked curiously. “Someone tampered with his drip in the hospital. The person's face was masked so we were unable to get his identity. “ He paused for a while, “Master, you need to be careful. The same person might be after your life. Many are jealous of the Duke's achievements