Mr Allison refused his wife's plea to place Michael on bail, so she decided to go through every means possible to make Mr Allison dance to her tune. She stayed distant from him for days and hardly ate any food. When Mr Allison noticed that his wife's countenance had been dull in recent days, he decided to find out what was wrong."Hi, dear. Why have you been of a sad countenance in the last few days? What's wrong?" Mr Allison asked his wife. "I'm not happy that Micheal is still in police custody without any opportunity to be granted bail. I've decided to pay the money he owns 'The Class of Verity'", Mrs Allison said. On hearing this, Mr Allison kept silent for a while, not sure of what to say. He loved his wife, and he loved to hurt her. But it was obvious that what she was asking him for was something difficult. He stared at her for a while before speaking. "Alright, he'll be released on bail, so you don't need to bother yourself about paying the money he owes the company," Mr Alli
Now that Michael had returned from police custody and had been relieved of his job at "The Class of Verity", he felt very frustrated and desperate. He needed a source of income that would be at least equivalent to what he was receiving as salary at "The Class of Verity." He thought of what he stood to gain if he owned "The Legends," and how he could fulfil his final plans of killing Jakes. However, he felt it would be a foolish thing for him to kill Jakes since there was no way he could own 'The Legends" without his influence.He made up his mind that he was going to see Jakes anytime soon to actualise his plans. Logan had sent Jakes's house address to him. Logan was able to get the address from one of the staff at "The Legends" who knew where Jakes lived. Michael knew that Jakes would return to his house in the evening, so he decided to go and visit him when he arrived home. He carefully looked at Jakes's address and made his way to his house as soon as he saw that it was 5 pm. He tr
"I don't get you. What do you mean by that?" Jakes asked Michael, wanting him to repeat himself. He wasn't sure of what he just heard. "I will like to work at 'The Legends,'"Michael tried to repeat himself. " You can't be serious. What about 'The Class of Verity?' The last time I checked, I noticed that you are the CEO of "The Class of Verity". So why...I don't understand..." Jakes said looking at Michael in surprise, expecting him to say something."Yes. I used to be the CEO of 'The Class of Verity', but my father disowned and sacked me, the moment he found out that I got married to someone from a poor family; a family that isn't as comfortable as ours," Michael said. Jakes was surprised that Michael had the guts to walk up to tell him to give him a job, and could even mention that his family disowned him because he got married to a lady from a poor background. "Does this man think at all?" Jakes thought to himself, as Michael sat before him. "Hmmm..." Jakes remarked without utterin
Elsie had returned from her travel and her mother informed Mrs Allison about her return, so they fixed a time for her and Michael to see, without Michael's knowledge. Mrs Cole arrived from work that afternoon and decided to call her friend to remind her of the meeting between her daughter and Michael later that evening. "Hello, darling. How are you today?" Mrs Cole asked Mrs Allison over the phone. "I'm cool. Thank you," Mrs Allison responded. "I hope you haven't forgotten the meeting between our children which is to take place later today," Mrs Cole asked. "Of course, I haven't forgotten. I can't be too busy to forget such. I'm so desperate to make sure Michael has nothing to do with that fool, Rose." Mrs Allison said."Wow. That sounds interesting. I' be expecting the both of you later this evening," Mrs Cole said as she hung up on the phone. Mrs Allison hadn't given Michael details about the meeting. She only told him that there was a friend the both of them needed to see later th
"Well, let me give a brief biography of myself. I'm 26 years old. I studied Business Development at the University, and I've been a CEO for well over seven years now," Michael said, then he paused for a while. "What if she finds out that I was sacked as the CEO of 'The Class of Verity'? Oh, I shouldn't have told her that I've been a CEO," Michael regretted himself. He was afraid that Elsie could try to probe further in getting more facts about him being a CEO, and he didn't want her to ask him any questions about that."Wow! So you have been a CEO for over seven years now? That sounds interesting. I envy you... So tell me, what company do you work for?" Elsie asked Michael, with eagerness in her eyes. She knew Michael was from a comfortable home, and her mother once told her that Michael was the CEO of a company, but she never told her how many years Michael had spent being a CEO, or what company he presided on as a CEO. Michael could tell that Elsie would try to probe further, so h
"Never knew he was serious. Thought it was a joke," Michael told Logan. "He's such an idiot. I couldn't resist his instructions because I would be on the verge of losing my job, so I had to succumb. However, never mind. Now that you're here, it'll be easier for us to achieve our plans," Logan said. "Sure, I can't wait to start doing something about it," Michael smirked. Now that he was made an ordinary business support person, he hated Jakes more and was ready to do all in his power to take over the company from him, with Logan's joint effort. "The thing is, if we're not able to take over this company from that fool, I'll make sure we burn it down. Yes, we will. I mean what I'm talking about," Micheal said, angrily. "Hahaha..." Logan laughed out loud. "But you're going too far, you know. It isn't up to that," Logan said. "It's much more than that. It is," Michael said with a frown on his face. "Well, I have to leave now. I've been asked to resume work tomorrow morning. That idiot
Rose had arrived home after the day's work. She received a call from her mother earlier that day, reminding her about the money she promised to send so that their family could relocate to a better house. Rose had always promised to relocate them, all this while, but she diverted the money to her personal needs. Now, she was ready to fulfil her promise, but she no longer had the means. She had spent all the money she withdrew from Michael's account, and nothing was left, except the salary she received from "Turners and Associates" for the month. She lay Curtis, who was asleep, in his cot, while she sat down on the bed beside him. She never expected that things would turn out to be what it was. Just when she thought that she now had to assess money from 'The Class of Verity', everything became history. She began to feel bitter against Michael for not being very smart. While she was still thinking, she heard some footsteps approaching the door. "It must be him," Rose thought to herse
"Yes. It's very urgent. However, I'm just thinking of selling off the building almost immediately, before it crumbles, to prevent it from being destroyed." Michael said. "But why? Why don't you...?" The money I'm expecting from the company's revenue will not be coming in, until the end of the month. That's why I'm thinking that way. Or what do you think?" Michael asked looking at Elsie as if he was expecting her to advise him. "Oh, no. I don't think it's a good idea to sell it. I'm sure you must have invested so much into the construction of the building with the belief that it would be completed someday. And you must have started dreaming about its completion before this occurred. I don't want you to be unhappy," Elsie said and paused for a while."Tell me. How much will it cost to complete the building?" Elsie asked. "500 million dollars," Michael replied. "That's not as serious as I thought. I'll make sure I do something about it," Elsie promised."Thank you so much, Elsie," Mich
The courtroom was filled with tension and anticipation as the trial of Michael, the man who had caused so much pain and suffering, began. Present in the courtroom were Nora, her parents, Mr and Mrs Henderson, Jakes, Stephanie, Mark, Kathryn, Rose, Taylor, and Mr and Mrs Allison. They were all there to witness the proceedings and to ensure that justice was served for the crimes committed by Michael.As the judge entered the room, a hush fell over the spectators. The weight of the situation was palpable, and everyone held their breath, waiting for the trial to unfold. Michael, accompanied by his defence attorney, sat in the defendant's seat, his face betraying a mixture of fear and resignation.The prosecutor, a stern and determined individual, presented a compelling case against Michael. They meticulously outlined the numerous charges, ranging from kidnapping and assault to extortion and fraud. Each crime was detailed, highlighting the impact it had on the lives of the victims and the
As Nora arrived home, she was enveloped in a warm embrace from her parents, Mr and Mrs Clark. The relief and love in their eyes were palpable, reassurance that she was finally safe after the harrowing ordeal she had endured. They ushered her into the living room, urging her to sit down and share her story.With a mix of exhaustion and determination, Nora began recounting the terrifying events that had unfolded. She explained how Michael, the man she had fallen in love with and intended to marry, had revealed his true colours—locking her up in a room and subjecting her to a nightmare of captivity and fear.Tears streamed down Nora's face as she shared her confusion and disbelief at discovering Michael's dark secrets. "I never knew, Mom, Dad," she choked out between sobs. "I had no idea he was a criminal, wanted by the police. I was blindsided by his charming facade."Her parents listened intently, their expressions shifting from concern to shock as they absorbed the truth. It was a har
As days turned into weeks, a cloud of worry settled over Nora's parents, Mr and Mrs Clark, Nora's parents. It had been a while since they last heard from their daughter, and their attempts to reach her were met with frustration. Nora's phone was always switched off, and their texts and calls went unanswered. Concern grew into suspicion, and they couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong.Unable to bear the uncertainty any longer, Mr Clark decided to take matters into his own hands. He packed a bag and set off on a journey to find his daughter, with Mrs. Clark by his side. They were determined to uncover the truth and bring their daughter back home, no matter the cost.Meanwhile, Nora found herself trapped in a small, dimly lit room by Michael. He had taken away her phone and cut off all communication with the outside world. Fear gnawed at her insides as she realized the true extent of the danger she was in. She had never witnessed glimpses of Michael's dark side before, and
Stephanie lay in her hospital bed, a sense of joy and exhaustion washing over her. In her arms, she cradled her newborn baby—a precious gift of life that had entered the world only moments ago. The room was filled with warmth and love as her husband, Jakes, stood by her side, his eyes shimmering with pride.The sound of a soft knock on the door broke the tranquillity, and Stephanie's heart swelled with anticipation. She knew exactly who was on the other side. With a gentle smile, she beckoned her parents, Mr and Mrs Allison, to enter.Paul, Stephanie's father, entered the room first, his face beaming with happiness. He rushed to his daughter's side, gently placing a hand on her shoulder. "Stephanie, my darling, you've brought another blessing into our lives," he said, his voice filled with emotion.Tears welled up in Stephanie's eyes as she looked into her father's proud gaze. "Thank you, Dad," she whispered. "I'm so grateful to have you here."Mrs Allison followed her husband, her ey
Nora sat in their living room, her eyes fixed on the television screen as the news played in the background. She had been trying her best to support Michael, hoping that he would change. But as time went on, it became evident that his promises of change were empty words.She watched as the news anchor's voice filled the room, detailing the latest developments in a string of criminal activities. Nora's attention shifted from the mundane stories of the day to the image that appeared on the screen. Her heart skipped a beat as she recognized the face staring back at her—Michael's face.The news anchor's voice grew more urgent. "Authorities are searching for this man, Michael Allison, who is wanted in connection with multiple illegal activities. Anyone with information leading to his capture will be rewarded. Please contact the local authorities if you have any information."Nora's hands trembled as she reached for her phone, her mind racing with a mixture of shock, disbelief, and a gnawin
Nora sat across from Michael, her brows furrowed in confusion. She couldn't understand why he was refusing to meet her parents, especially when they had expressed their desire to get to know him. It was important to her that her parents accepted their relationship, and their approval meant everything."Michael, I don't understand," Nora said softly, her voice tinged with disappointment. "My parents want to meet you. They want to get to know the man I love. Why are you hesitating?"Michael shifted uncomfortably in his seat, his gaze avoiding Nora's eyes. He knew that revealing the truth would only put their relationship in jeopardy, but he couldn't keep hiding the dark secret any longer. He took a deep breath, gathering his thoughts before finally meeting her gaze."Nora, I want nothing more than to meet your parents, but I c meet them now," Michael replied, his voice laced with sadness. Nora sat across from Michael, her brow furrowed in confusion and concern. "But why, Michael? Why c
Nora and Michael stood side by side, their lives forever changed by the tragic events that had unfolded. The police investigation into Justin's death had concluded, revealing that Michael had no involvement in the tragic incident. The autopsy results confirmed that Justin's death was indeed due to an asthma attack.Relieved but still mourning the loss of Justin, Nora clung to Michael for support. Through the darkness, they had found solace in each other's arms, their bond growing stronger with each passing day. Despite the pain and uncertainty, they had developed a deep connection that seemed to transcend their circumstances.As the days turned into weeks, Nora's trust in Michael continued to solidify. She saw the compassion and kindness in his actions, his unwavering support during her grief. One evening, as they sat together in the living room, the weight of their experiences hanging in the air, Michael took a deep breath, gathering his courage. He turned to Nora, his eyes filled w
Jakes stood before Mr and Mrs Allison, a mix of emotions swirling within him. He had come to their house with a heavy burden on his shoulders, a truth he had to share, no matter how difficult it might be. The room was filled with an uneasy silence as he prepared himself to reveal the shocking revelation.Mr Allison looked at Jakes with curiosity and concern, sensing the gravity of the situation. Mrs Allison's eyes were filled with anticipation and worry, her hands tightly clasped together in anticipation of what Jakes was about to say. They had trusted Jakes as their son, and now they were about to learn a disturbing truth.Taking a deep breath, Jakes began, "Dad and Mum, there's something I need to tell you. It's about Michael." He paused, his voice filled with a mixture of sorrow and anger. "Michael was responsible for the gunshot you experienced some time ago."Mr Allison's eyes widened in disbelief, his heart pounding in his chest. "What do you mean? How do you know this?" he aske
As the night grew darker and silence settled over the house, Michael found himself restlessly pacing in his room. He couldn't shake off the nagging feeling that something was amiss. The house was eerily quiet, save for the occasional creaks and whispers carried by the wind outside. Nora had packed out of the house a day before after showing her disinterest in the wedding. Justin was heartbroken and was feeling sad about Nora's decision until he forced himself to sleep.Suddenly, amidst the stillness, a muffled sound caught Michael's attention. It was a faint wheezing, barely audible but enough to send a shiver down his spine. His heart skipped a beat, and his instincts propelled him forward, urging him to investigate.Without a second thought, Michael stepped out into the dimly lit hallway. The air felt heavy, charged with anticipation as he made his way toward Justin's room. Each step seemed to echo in the quietness, heightening his sense of urgency.As he reached the door, he paused