Judas's tone was laced with sarcasm, his words dripping with disdain. "Well, that's impressive, I see how much understanding you're in, after all these years," he said, his eyes rolling in mockery.Mrs. Fiona's face fell, her eyes filled with remorse. "Judas, I know my family has hurt you and your mother. I am very sorry," she apologized, her voice sincere.Judas's laughter was cold and mirthless. "Don't apologize to me... and moreover, I am not haunted. No one can hurt me unless I let them. It was my mother you guys haunted. And I think I blame her for being so simple. I promised myself I'd leave my life of commanding fear," he said, his eyes glinting with a hint of darkness.Charlotte's voice was laced with a hint of desperation. "Judas, please... stop talking about the past. You already told me you have a bargain; will you talk about it since you're not ready to accept us as your family?" she asked, her eyes fixed on him with a mixture of concern and frustration.Judas's smirk was
"Charlie is right. I know it's difficult but we have to leave our past behind us. We have to form one beautiful family. We have sorry everything has to happen kill this" Fiona's words were a gentle plea, a heartfelt appeal to let go of the past and unite as a family. But Judas's response was a bitter rebuke, his voice laced with sarcasm and pain."What do you all know about it?" he sneered, his eyes flashing with anger. "You think forgiveness is just a simple matter of forgetting the past? Forgetting the pain, the struggle, the betrayal? You think it's that easy?"Alice's words were a soft counterpoint, a gentle attempt to soothe Judas's hurt. "Sometimes, we have to let go of the pain, Judas. We can't keep living in the past. We have to move on, for our own sake."But Judas's scoff was a harsh rejection, a bitter laugh that dismissed their naivety. "Move on?" he repeated, his voice dripping with disdain. "You think I can just forget what happened? Forget the feeling of being abandoned
Leo drove into his compound, the gates closing behind him. He and Charlie stepped out of the car, walked into the house, and headed straight to the bar. Charlie poured them each a beer, and they settled in for a relaxing evening. The bar was a cozy sanctuary, a place to unwind and leave their worries behind. But just as they were savoring the moment, Leo's phone buzzed with a missed call from the detective. His eyes locked onto the screen, his expression turning serious. .The detective's call was like a sudden interruption, a reminder that life's mysteries and challenges were always just a phone call away. Charlie's eyes lit up as he answered the phone, his voice eager. "Hello, Detective?" He listened intently, his expression changing from curiosity to excitement. "Hey Mr. Thompson, I wanted to inform you that there's progress in the search for Michael and his father," Detective George announced, his voice firm and reassuring. "We received a message from an unknown source, and he's
Charlie stormed into Detective George's office, his eyes blazing with determination. "I want to see Michael. Now."The detective nodded, leading him to the cell where Michael was being held. As they approached, Charlie's smirk grew wider, his eyes gleaming with triumph."Ah, Michael. Finally. I thought you could escape the world," Charlie said, his tone dripping with sarcasm.Michael looked up, a sly smile spreading across his face. He rose from the cot, his eyes locked onto Charlie's, and began to walk closer, the bars of the cell separating them."You must be thinking you're some kind of hero, feeling overexcited," Michael sneered, his voice laced with mockery.Charlie's smirk never wavered, his eyes flashing with anger. "You're the one who's been playing games, Michael. But the game is over. You've lost."The tension between them was palpable, the air thick with animosity. Michael's eyes gleamed with defiance, but Charlie's gaze remained unwavering, his confidence and determination
Epilogue.Mr Thompson has tried all his possible best to make sure Judas's was charged to court. But it was as expected .. As the judge's words echoed through the courtroom, a sense of finality settled over the room. The Judas's eyes locked onto the judge, disbelief and despair etched on their face. Their lawyer's expression turned grim, their eyes cast downward in defeat.The sound of handcuffs clicking into place broke the silence, a harsh reminder of the consequences that lay ahead. The defendant's family rushed forward, tears streaming down their faces as they reached out in desperation.The bailiffs led the Judas away, their footsteps echoing through the courtroom like a death knell. The prosecutor's nod of satisfaction was a stark contrast to the despair that filled the room.As the door closed behind the defendant, the judge's gaze lingered, a hint of empathy flickering in their eyes. The cost of justice had been exacted, but at what price? The courtroom slowly emptied, leaving
Chapter 2Charlie stared at the divorce agreement in disbelief. Even though there was a clear meaning to it, he couldn't help but try to understand the situation. “Sign the papers, and we're done” Alice's voice interrupted the silence that was swallowing them.“Why?” were the only words that left Charlie's mouth.“Isn't it obvious? We're clearly not in the same class” Alice's response was sharp, and immediate.“What?”Charlie's greatly dumbfounded by his wife's response because she knew he was poor when they started, but she had still loved him and promised to spend eternity with him.“Are you listening to yourself right now? Baby, what happened to our promise? We promised to love each other, no matter what happens, are you going to throw all those promises away?”Alice sighed tiredly.“Yes, I've thrown them away because being with you isn't beneficial to me. My business needs growth, and I need people of high prestige for that to happen…" Alice looked at Charlie from head to toe and
Chapter 2Charlie had just clocked eighteen years old when he was expelled from his family, seven years ago. To become the family heir, charlie had to pass the family trial first, so he had to live on his own, trying to make ends meet as a mere poor man who could barely feed himself if not the little money he could raise from doing menial job and the hundred dollars allowance his family could only spare for him. Being a college student and trying to pull off with the hard time was difficult for Charlie, but with his goal set on his determination, knowing things would turn around for him, then giving up was the last thing that ever crossed his mind, even at his lowest.Two years later, Charlie was able to start up a small company and, over the years, with his hard work and cleverness, Charlie managed to get the small company to the top ten companies in the city. But unfortunately, his family didn't spare his company either... although, he was still the founder and CEO of the company,
Chapter ThreeCharlie came to a sudden halt, a sneer twisting his lips as doubt flickered in his eyes. “Is this even real?” he questioned, his tone laced with skepticism. The man before him, filled with an air of confidence, reached into his pocket and pulled out a neatly folded invitation. With a flick of his wrist, he presented it to Charlie, showcasing the words that confirmed its authenticity.“If you're willing to humble yourself, get down on your knees, and beg me,” the man stated, his voice dripping with arrogance, “then I might consider helping you.”Alice furrowed her brows, recognizing the man's actions as nothing more than a display of his capabilities. Despite his attempts to impress her, she knew deep down that her heart could never belong to him. Her presence at this party was fueled solely by the pursuit of a potential business opportunity, nothing more, nothing less.Charlie's expression twisted into a sneer, withholding any response as he patiently awaited his butler