Stephanie and Jakes had been so apprehensive since the time Gerald was taken from them. They felt reluctant to involve the police because of the consistent threats they had received. They had received several text messages telling them that they were being monitored and that Gerald was going to be killed if they tried to involve the police. Stephanie and Jakes were sitting in their sitting room this fateful evening following the incident, thinking of what would happen next, but suddenly, they heard some sounds at their doorstep. One of the servants tried to check who was at the door, but just before he could get there, the door was flung open. Jakes and Stephanie were ridden by fear, as they remembered what happened the last time.Within the twinkle of an eye, they saw two men wearing black outfits with their faces masked as one of them held Gerald in his hands. Jakes and Stephanie could tell that they were the same men who visited them the last time. Gerald was looking unkempt with t
The law enforcement agencies had placed an embargo on "The Legends'" documents of ownership so that no one would be able to take any step against the company. Jakes's companies and investments had begun to flourish so much that Jakes had more investments within and outside Fitbuck city. He became so rich and influential within Fitbuck and its environs. He and Stephanie were going for an outing when Jakes began to talk to her about how much he had achieved within a short while."Sometimes, I'm so amazed myself when I think of how far this business has flourished in my hands," Jakes said. "Which of them are you referring to dear?" Stephanie asked her husband. "All of them, I meant to say. All are flourishing. Since we sacked the previous CEOs and replaced them with new ones, those companies have made so much progress..." "Wow," Stephanie interrupted. "I receive several text messages from the different companies telling me about their progress and the several projects they are seeking to
"I'm thinking very right. Something tells me that Stephanie is a good option for the company's CEO. She's industrious, honest, and very hard-working," Mr Allison said. "What makes you think that she has all these qualities you mentioned?" Mrs Allison asked. "What kind of a question is that dear? Why won't I know the qualities Stephanie has? She's my daughter, you know?" Mr Allison responded."If you make Stephanie the company's CEO, then you are indirectly making Jakes the CEO as well!" Mrs Allison spoke up loud. "I think I've heard enough of your complaints," Mr Allison said angrily, as he climbed up the stairs. As soon as Mrs Allison noticed that her husband had left, she decided to call Michael. After dialling his number, his phone was picked up almost immediately. "Hello, Mum," Michael spoke from the other end. "Hello, Mike. How are you doing today?" Mrs Allison asked. "I'm fine, Mum," Michael responded. "But what are the terrible things I hear about you? I was told that you execu
Mrs Allison had developed so much hatred for Rose in recent days that she became desperate how to separate Rose from her son. She had told one of their family friends Mrs Cole about her intention, and Mrs Cole was now very interested in the idea since her son was involved. It was a bright Sunday afternoon; Mrs Allison had the habit of visiting her friends on Sunday afternoons. So she decided to put a call through to Mrs Cole."Hello, dear. Are you at home?" Mrs Allison asked as soon as she noticed that the phone had been picked up at the other end. "Yes, dear, I am. Where will I be if not at home?" Mrs Cole asked playfully. "Okay. I'll be coming over right away," Mrs Allison promised. As soon as she ended the call, she dressed and picked up her bag to leave for her friend's place. Within a short while, she arrived at Mrs Cole's house. Mrs Allison drove into the very large and spacious compound. It was obvious that it was a house that belonged to a wealthy man. Mrs Cole was the wife of
Mr Cameron had filed a petition against Pen and Rescue, apart from instigating rebels in the company against Stephanie. The petition filed against Pen and Rescue was carefully devised to get back at Stephanie. In Fitbuck city, when a petition is filed against a company, it is carefully investigated. And when an iota of truth is discovered about the petition, the company could end up being locked up.Patrick, one of the Pen and Rescue staff which Mr Cameron used in getting some facts about the company had carefully compiled the company's weaknesses, especially areas where it was falling short, so Mr Cameron used these to file a petition against the company.An urgent meeting was slated for the owners of companies in Fitbuck city which requested their presence. Some things needed to be addressed about companies, and it required their representatives or owners to be present. This made Mr Cameron and Jakes present at the meeting. Jakes felt very reluctant to go to the meeting at first b
The coordinator was eager to hear what the man invited in had to say. "Good day. I made up my mind to come in here to tell you about what I discovered when I overheard you and this young man seated here talking about the petition filed against Pen and Rescue Inc.," the man said pointing at Jakes. "Sir, I'll like to verify if you are Mr Jakes Johnson," the man asked. "Yes, I am," Jakes responded quickly, expectant of what the man had to say next. "I started working with Mr Cameron recently and I came here with him for the meeting. However, I'm considering resigning from my job with him because of some of the questionable things I noticed about him," the man said. "Go on. We're listening," the coordinator said, expecting to hear more from the man."He branched to eat at a restaurant close by, with some friends, while he asked me to hang around. It was while I stayed back that I heard the conversation between the both of you. Mr Cameron is the one behind the petition filed against 'Pen
Logan always resumed work at 'The Legends' feeling that he was yet to achieve his aim. He always dreamt of destroying the company. He had been able to get the company's documents but could not take any further steps like he proposed, with the company's documents. Jakes had reported to the police about the stolen documents, so the police were on the lookout and Michael and Logan knew that it was dangerous to do anything with the documents, as it could end them up in jail.However, they were still desperate to destroy "The Legends", believing that Jakes will be left with nothing if they did that. "I will not retreat. I'll make sure I destroy this company," Logan thought to himself. He decided to call Michael to discuss their plans of destroying the company."Hello, Michael," Logan spoke as soon as he noticed that Michael had picked up his phone. "Hello. How are you today?" Michael asked. "I called to remind you about our plan against Jakes. I hope you haven't forgotten?" Logan asked. "Di
Rose was so excited about the documents Michael gave her to sign. Even though it looked a little cumbersome to fill, she wasn't bothered. She was happy that Michael had fulfilled her desire of granting her assess to the family's wealth and she was determined to change the fate of her family with the money she now had assess to. She picked up her phone and began to dial her mother's phone number. She planned to withdraw most of the money in Michael's account into hers. "Hello, Mum. I have good news for you!" Rose said, very excitedly. Her mother could sense happiness and excitement in her voice. "Wow...then, I can't wait to hear it," Rose's mother, Mrs Sally replied. "We'll have to see so that I can tell you the news. When will you be home, Mum?" Rose asked. I'll be back home by evening..." Mrs Sally said."See you, then," Rose said as she hung up on the phone. When she was through at work, she boarded a taxi to go to her parent's house. Not too long, she arrived at Lionway street. S
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