The Unknown Billionaire

Chapter 14

The morning sun spilled warm, golden rays into the cozy dining room of the Fuentez family's house. Vere sat at the table with his in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. Fuentez, and his wife, Mira, having some breakfast. After They had just finished a delightful meal, Vere knew it was time to say his goodbyes.

Pushing his plate aside, Vere cleared his throat and addressed his family.

"Mom, Dad, Mira, I'm heading back to the city today. There are some urgent things I need to take care of. I can't seem to sleep well lately, especially after those dangerous threats from Mr. Perry."

Mira looked at her husband, her eyes filled with concern.

"You're leaving already Vere? Can't you stay a bit longer?"

Vere smiled gently, his love for Mira evident in his eyes.

 "You're here with your parents, my love. Enjoy your time with them. As soon as I return, promise you we'll have all the time in the world to bond, okay?"

 With a nod, Vere kissed his wife on the forehead and stood up from the table. He was ready to face whatever awaited him in the city. Mrs. Fuentez stepped forward and embraced her son-in-law.

"Be careful, Vere son," she said with a worried expression. Mr. Fuentez, a strong and sturdy man, joined the embrace, patting Vere's shoulder firmly. "Vere, son, we are very proud of you. You've proven to be the perfect husband for our daughter. You're a great man, a real protector of the family. The care you've shown to us, to Mira, it means the world."

 Vere, touched by their words, replied humbly, "Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Fuentez. Since I lost my father and I faced the challenges that life threw at me, I don't fear anyone instead all of those have given me the strength to conquer my fear and there's a person behind my strength none other than my beautiful and lovely wife your daughter, Vere said with a smile in his face while looking to Mira. I'll protect all my loved ones, no matter what happens whether it's Mr. Perry, Mr. Jones, or anyone else."

 The Fuentez family shared a heartfelt moment, their bonds growing stronger in the face of adversity. Vere grabbed his bag and headed towards the car where his bodyguards were waiting. At that moment he couldn't feel anything but a surge of determination.

As Vere's car pulled away from the Fuentez family's house and disappeared down the winding road, another car arrived at Mira's doorstep. It was an unassuming vehicle, and Vere noticed it in the side mirror as he drove away. However, he didn't pay it much attention, assuming it might be a relative or a visitor for the Fuentez family.

His mind was preoccupied with the journey ahead as there were a lot of things to handle. After thirty minutes of driving, Vere's cell phone suddenly rang. He took it out into his pocket and saw it was a call from Mira's name flashing on the screen. With a sense of unease, he answered the call and slowed down his driving.

"Vere, I called you because I got news to tell you, "Mira began hesitantly. "For sure you're not going to like it, but you need to know this."

Concern etched into his voice, Vere replied, "What's wrong, Mira? Why do you sound so worried?" Mira took a deep breath before continuing, "Mr. Perry's representative came here with some documents."

The mention of Mr. Perry's name sent a chill down Vere's spine. Panic welled up within him, and he couldn't believe that Mr. Perry or any of his associates would dare to approach the Fuentez family's residence.

He had assumed that the car he saw earlier belonged to a relative of Mira's. "What?" Vere exclaimed, his grip on the steering wheel tightening. "Mr. Perry's representative? Are you sure, Mira?"

Mira's responded, "Yes, Vere. They came with some legal documents, and they said they needed to talk to my parents regarding our company. And they left the document for my parents to think whether they agree or not. I didn't know what to do, so I called you immediately." Vere's mind raced as he contemplated the implications of Mr. Perry's presence at the Fuentez family's home. He knew that Mr. Perry had been a source of trouble and danger in their lives, and he couldn't help but worry about what this unexpected visit might mean for the family. "I'm going back there," Vere said firmly, determination in his voice. We'll face this together, Mira."

“No, they aren't here anymore they left about ten minutes ago," Mira answered. And please continue your journey. My Dad is calling his lawyer right now to handle it”, Mira added.

"Oh, okay, my love. Just give me an update about those documents and the decision of your parents. Give me a call when they're done with their discussion. Love you, Mira," Vere said.

Full of gratitude and relief, Mira's voice replied, "Thank you, Vere. I love you so much. Be careful on your way to the city"

As Vere continued his journey to the city. Three hours passed before he finally arrived and headed straight to his office, where James, his trusted representative, was waiting. "James, I want you to continue monitoring the status of the Fuentez company," Vere instructed, urgently in his voice.  James nodded and replied, "We already have an asset there, Mr. Vere.”

Vere continues "Please, also visit Janet's family and offer our assistance if you could. I will provide a lawyer to seek justice for her death. And if there's anything they need don’t hesitate to give me a call.”

 James nodded off at the gravity of the situation and nodded to Vere solemnly. I’ll handle it Mr. Vere please have some rest James added.”  You go take care of yourself. We've got everything under control here."

 With that, Vere left the office, his thoughts still consumed by the unexpected visit from Mr. Perry's representative and the potential danger it posed to the Fuentez family."

As the sun began its descent, casting a warm, over the city, Vere left his office and made a detour before heading to his mansion instead. Vere headed to the cemetery first to visit Janet's grave, a solemn place where he could pay his respects and make a promise to his late ex-girlfriend.

He arrives at the cemetery it is quiet around, with only the soft rustling of leaves in the gentle breeze breaking the silence. Vere stood before Janet's gravestone, a sense of sorrow washing over him. After he placed a bouquet of fresh flowers by the headstone, a gesture of remembrance and love.

Vere's voice filled with emotions, and he started to whisper Janet I'm sorry "I couldn't protect you when you needed it the most, but I promise you this, that justice is done for your death, and I will not stop haunting them. And I will make sure that those responsible for your suffering are held accountable."

Vere remained by Janet's grave for a while longer, lost in his thoughts and memories of their time together. He recalled the happiness they had shared and the pain of losing her.

After some time, Vere rose to his feet, wiping the tears away that had escaped his eye. Then he looked down at the gravestone one last time, his resolve firm. "Rest in peace, my dear Janet. I won't let your memory fade. Justice will be served."

With that promise in his heart, Vere turned away from the grave and headed back to his car and the other car where his bodyguards were waiting for him and they headed to the mansion, to take a rest and to get ready to continue his quest for justice, no matter the obstacles that lay ahead.