"So as we were discussing, it's all part of the plan and we would get a better result if we approach it this way," one of the board members said. They kept on talking and talking but their voices seemed to be coming from a very far distant place, despite how close they are to Hudson. He held his head in his hand, looking at his eyes, one would be able to tell that he was far gone, deep into his thoughts. That is how he had been for the past few weeks. He was barely showing his face in the company and once he does, it is only to wrap up something or whatever purpose that brought him to the company is and he never exceeds a certain time before he dashes off. "Mr. Stewart… Mr. Stewart" the chief operating officer who sat at the farther opposite side of Hudson called out to him. He sighed and pulled out of his thoughts, raising his head to look at them. His eyes, which were mostly cold in a way they have grown accustomed to, have suddenly taken on a different emotion over the past fe
Hudson held his phone to his ear, obviously on a phone call with someone, his free hand gripping the balcony walls tightly. His face squeezed, forming a facial expression that showed he was clearly not pleased with what he was hearing from the other end of the phone. His grip on the balcony walls tightened the more, he locked his jaw. "Ok, just keep at it, Issac" he muttered and hung up the call, slipping the phone into his pocket. He could feel it in the tone of Isaac's voice that he was clearly beginning to lose hope in finding Alexis. The tone of his voice showed more than he intended to. Maybe it was time to face reality that it was not really going well but that doesn't mean he would give up on her. He thought of different ways to make them work harder than they are currently and different methods of achieving that came to his head.Kidnapping all the families of the people he employed and sponsored to find Alexis and threatening to wipe them off the face of the earth comple
Alexis sat holed up to the wall, sitting on the bed with her feet flat on the bed and her knees drawn closer to her chest, she wrapped her hands around her knees, her head buried down. There was a tray of empty plates in front of her, she had only chosen to eat because of the child she was carrying. The door made a creaking noise, the same noise it usually makes whenever it is being opened. She heard the sound of footsteps approaching her but she didn't move a single inch, maintaining the same position. She didn't need a soothsayer to tell her who it is, a part of her always wish that she is wrong for the first time, that the scent that will fill the room once the door creaks open is not the one in the room now but the one that she have grown accustomed to, the beautiful scent that always make her heart racing, the voice that will call out to her, is the one that always soothes her and make her lips curve into a smile off their accord. "I can tell that you are buried in your though
"Same answer," Hudson muttered, tapping his hand on his desk. He was in his office, he placed his hands on his desk, resting on it, Bethel was standing opposite him with a tired look on his face, he looked exhausted. He walked towards the chair in front of him and sat on it, a tired sigh escaping his lips. He had called Bethel to meet him at the office, since he was also headed there to sign up for work and give his final decision to the previous meeting that was held. "Yeah, same answer," he replied. "I think if we keep searching at this pace that we are going, if we find Ethan eventually, he will definitely beat us hands down and that will spell the end for us. I think that he is making us do this purposely, wearing us out slowly, making us tired,"he added. "Ah, fuck. When you think about that also, it sounds so… true" Hudson muttered, falling on his chair with a loud groan. "What do you want me to do now, Bethel? I am fucking lost on this" he asked, throwing his head back in
Alexis’s eyes fluttered open and then she was forced to shut it tight back immediately she had opened it due to the rays of the sunlight that was coming in through the window. She wondered why, she always made sure to keep the curtains closed before sleeping but it seemed like the curtains were already open, she could only make one guess as to who would have done that. She opened her eyes slowly, letting it get used to the light before she opened it fully, she could see that she was right, the curtain was open and there was a figure standing in front of the window with his back turned to her. It was like he noticed that she was awake and he turned to face her, his lips stretching into a smile. “Morning sunshine,” he said. His hand was folded on his chest. “How was your night?” he asked softly. Alexis sat up with a frown on her face, resting her back on the headboard. “Not like you care,” she replied.He let out a soft chuckle, “Are you really saying that right now, Alexis?” he ask
The revving sound of a red Ford Mustang filled the street, driving a little above the normal speed. It was parked in front of a two-story building. Hudson stepped out of the car, dark shade sunglasses rested on the bridge of his nose, his left hand was buried deep into his pocket, leaving only his right hand free. He walked towards the building that stood in front of him and pressed the doorbell that was very close to the door. He took a couple steps backward, waiting patiently for a response. After waiting for a couple seconds and not getting a response, he stepped forward and pressed the doorbell again and repeated his action; taking a couple steps backward. "Who the fuck is disturbing my peace this goddamned afternoon?" A familiar voice asked from behind, yanking the door open angrily. Edward poked only his head forward cautiously, after his eyes laid on Hudson, he looked around to be sure that he was the only one that was there before coming outside fully. "Why do you have to b
“I will ask that question one more time, where the fuck is Ethan?” Hudson asked Edward with a low and deadly voice, staring down at him with very angry eyes, the look in his eyes was like he had already been pushed to the edge and was hanging on a very thin rope that could snap any second from now. Edward was lying on the floor, already beaten up, close to a pulp, he could tell that if he continues to prove stubborn and keep his mouth shut, he would end up dead and it will all be for nothing because the way that Hudson is going about searching for Ethan, it’s only a matter of time before he finds him and that time would be any time sooner, which made him ponder what use it would be to die now. "Fine!... I will talk!" Edward yelled immediately he saw Hudson raise his hand to hit him again. He could barely take any more punches again. "Why did you stress me into beating you up if you are going to talk before?" Hudson asked, getting off him. "start talking" he nodded to him and raise
“I will suggest we go after Mike instead, than to be investigating all the goods that were bought and registered under the name Hopper Jackson and the bearer of the name also, it will be easier that way and faster also” Bethel suggested to Hudson who was lying on the couch opposite him, with his head facing the ceiling, he seemed so lost in thought.Bethel got off the couch he was seated on and walked toward where Hudson kept his drinks, he pulled out a glass and a bottle of bourbon, and poured some of the amber-colored liquid content into the glass, he returned the bottle and picked up the glass of bourbon, walking towards the couch where he had stood up from. He sat on the couch, a sigh escaping his lips. “So, when will you get off the couch you are lying down on?” Bethel asked with a frown on his face, but he got no response from Hudson.’ His black eyes which had already started to spark with life since he had been with Alexis, took a very different turn back to the way it had be
FOUR MONTHS LATER Alexis sat nervously in the bedroom, dressed in her wedding gown but somehow she found herself sweating for absolutely no reason. The door opened slowly and Hudson walked in. "Hi babe... " "Hudson! You know it's not nice to see your bride in her wedding dress before she walked down aisle. ""I know... ""I just wanted to check up on you ""Now you have seen me, so just leave already before someone sees you here! By the way, how did you manage to get in here?" Alexis asked teasingly, with smiles in her face."Let's just say.. I sneaked in just to see how beautiful my bride looks. Truth be told Babe, you look absolutely stunning and I might just stay rooted at this spot and keep staring at you all day"Alexis blushed really hard as she tried to look down but Hudson held her jaw up."Don't! Let me keep looking" He said.She looked at him, straight into his eyes and all she could see was herself in it. She could see love in his eyes and that could only melt her heart
Chapter 134 Bethel stood in front of Kenny who was on his knees with his head busted, blood was dripping down his face. "What were you saying again?" he asked again. "What the fuck are you talking about, who the hell is Ethan?" he asked with a confused expression."Hudson is at the hospital with his wife that is the reason why he can't come here but he sent me specifically to greet you for him for the job well done that you carried out for Ethan or are you still going to keep up that stupid lies of yours that you just wanted to play a game with him?" he asked with a blank expression on his face, holding the bat with his hand but he placed it on his shoulder."I don't know what you are talking about but seeing that you came alone, I thought that you decided to be a real man and settle this with your fist and not beat up someone without a weapon," he said through gritted teeth with an angry expression on his face. "Well, if you think that I am scared of having a fair fight with you,
Chapter 133Hudson drove as fast as he could, jumping out of the car without slamming it close and before he even packed his car properly. Immediately he reached the entrance of the hospital, the people guarding the entrance bowed their heads to him slightly and let him walk past them into the hospital. He stopped at the counter, a ring heavy, "I am sorry, I am looking for someone named… Alexis Stewart, in this hospital" he said. "I am sorry, there is no one bearing that name in this hospital currently," she said with a calm voice which only irritated him, he groaned and ran his hand through his hair, looking frustrated and furious. "Fuck!" he muttered and turned away, he looked back at her, "Do you know me?" he asked, while pointing to his face, hoping she nods her head. She nodded her head slowly just like Hudson had expected, "Yes" she muttered, a smile making its way to her face, "Hudson Stewart, the number one richest and most powerful man, right?" "Yeah, yeah" he replied to
One down. Ethan was the first to lose a man, despite being the first to start the shooting. He was the only one taking proper cover, while the rest of them had confidence in their numbers being greater than the number of people on the other side. Seeing their behavior only made Hudson chuckle, he already knew they were going to have that thought and it was going to be to his advantage.He stayed in his car, with his hand on the trigger button, he had no intention of wasting bullets today. He turned to look at the person beside him and it only made him chuckle, he was lying down on the floor, pointing his gun through the hole under the car, he turned to look at Hudson and nodded his head. Hudson could already guess what he was trying to do but he needed to confirm, "Is it what I am thinking?" he questioned him and the lad nodded his head with a bright smile on his face. "I shoot the feet of someone since I have a very good aim, I am sure I won't miss and then once the bullet hit
Alexis was rushed to the emergency unit immediately after the attention of the doctor was called."Um… sir, can I have a few moments with you?" one of the doctors that was on duty said to Ethan, grabbing his attention. He turned to look at the doctor with a puzzled expression on his face, "A moment for what? How can I help you?" he asked with a harsh tone. "Do you do anything to make her unconscious, like do you by any chance hit her or something?" he asked, while making gestures with his hand and looking at him keenly. "What is giving you the thoughts that I would do such a thing to a woman that just gave birth? By the way, isn't that punishable by law?" he asked again, folding his arm on his chest. "Yeah sure it is, I am sorry for asking you such a ridiculous question, I don't know what came over me," the doctor said, running his hand through his hair and combing it backward, he shook his head and walked away. Ethan shook his head and stood up from where he sat, walking towards
“I want this call to be traced,” Hudson yelled, entering the place that was meant for the search for Alexis, all the equipment and technologies they needed were there, “Get working now! I want the exact location of the place” he barked at them. The people in charge of the tech and tracking quickly went to work and started the tracking of the call, it didn’t take long for them to locate where the call was coming from and immediately after they did, they sent the location to Hudson. He ended the call and looked up the place, it was a place that he knew too well, he ran outside as fast as his legs could carry him, immediately he got outside, he saw three more cars parked beside his car, Bethel popped his head out of the window of one, “Lead the way, let’s get moving” he yelled to Hudson. “How many people are available at the moment, I need at least five more extra, hope it is up to you,” Hudson said, pulling open the driver’s seat of his car, he stepped in and ignited the engine of hi
Ethan walked into the ward after Alexis was cleaned up, he turned to the nurses that were present in the ward with a puzzled expression, his eyes moving around the whole room, searching for something, where the newborn baby was but he couldn’t find him and it was getting on his nerves. “Where is the baby?” he asked suddenly with a calm voice but he didn’t get any response, he turned to one of the nurses who looked like she had a loose mouth and would spill anything if asked properly. “Sorry please, do you know where my baby is?” he asked, calmly with a worried tone. She stopped what she was doing and turned to face Ethan, flashing him a smile, she said, “I am so sorry but it seemed like the mother wasn’t in a good condition, she seemed stressed but emotionally and physically and this affected the baby, he is currently undergoing treatment, you just need to exercise a little patience and I am sure that you will see your baby in no time” she explained calmly with a sweet and assuring
Ethan walked up to the shade with a glass of red wine in one of his hands and a gossip magazine in his other free hand. Just like usual, he met Alexis seated there, doing nothing as usual, just staring at the garden and enjoying the cool breeze. It is only at periods like this that she looks alive but that doesn't seem to be the case here, she seemed different today, uncomfortable.Ethan raised the glass of wine to his lips, from the side of his eyes, he noticed her move uneasily on the chair that she was seated on. "Are you sure you are okay?" Ethan asked again with a worried tone for the umpteenth time. "Yes, yes, and yes and yes and yes and yes, how many times do you want to ask me that question and how many times do you want me to reply to you?" Alexis said with a hiss, rising to her feet. She walked past Ethan, with her hand on her stomach and a little difficulty, after taking a couple of steps past him, she let out a loud yell. Looking down, she saw the blood on the floor.
“I warned you, didn’t I?” Mr. Alexandros asked Hudson, immediately he stepped into his sitting room. Hudson jumped off his feet, “Oh, Dad, it’s quite a surprise to see you here without notice” Hudson said, forcing his lips to stretch into a smile. “Don’t deviate from the topic that we are discussing here” Mr. Alexxandros said while shaking his head, he had a very angry expression on his face. “Which topic is that, father?” Hudson asked, feigning a confused expression on his face and acting like he had no idea of what his father was talking about. “Oh, you know what I am talking about, Hudson, why would you attack Brandon?” his father asked.“Oh, that?” Hudson asked with a wave of his hand, a slight chuckle escaping his lips “Though I am very glad about how the idiot died when I heard the news, I mean he deserved that, the only thing that is making me not happy like I should is the fact that I am not the one that put a bullet through his skull” he said through gritted teeth. “You