When Mrs Louis saw that she didn't have her way with Jakes, she thought of something else to do. She was desperate about making her sons take part in the Johnsons' wealth. Mrs Louis believed that 'The Legends" and "Pen and Rescue" were the only companies Jakes's father transferred to him, and so, he had so much wealth and affluence because of this. When Mrs Louis returned home that fateful evening after going to visit Jakes, she met her sons in their room listening to some cool music. Her sons, Bob and Dylan, still lived with her. Both of them were very irresponsible and didn't seem to stay on any job for so long. Most times they were sacked from work due to their lackadaisical and unserious attitudes to work. Bob was two years older than Dylan, but most people believed that they were twins because they had a striking facial resemblance."Hey, guys," Mrs Louis said as she walked in. "Mum, how did it go?" Bob asked very inquisitively. She had earlier told both of them where she was
"Why will you insinuate such nonsense? It is evident that my daughter, Stephanie, will do no such thing. She is not evil like your son, Michael, so don't robe her with a garment that doesn't belong to her. I asked her to return as the CEO of The Class of Verity, and she vehemently refused, saying that she has some other assignment at Jakes's's company. I'm sure she didn't need a push as you say. She's happy at the company where she is working. Jakes is rich and his companies are better off than 'The Class of Verity'; I hope you know that. So, she has no reason to want to work at 'The Class of Verity,' talk more of 'killing Martins' as you say," Mr Allison told his wife with a frown on his face.After Martins Kaitlin died, the entire staff and authority of 'The Class of Verity' had no option but to move on. Mr Allison permitted another person to replace Martins as the CEO of "The Class of Verity, to aid the successful running of the company. So, a board of directors meeting was held
Since Jakes's Uncle, Mr Smith Johnson got to know that Michael had been given the companies his father owned, he decided to investigate who transferred the companies to Jakes, so that he could carry out his plan with any information he got. He had collected Jakes's number from Mrs Louis and decided to call him so that they could fix a convenient time when the both of them would meet. "Hello, am I on to Jakes Johnson?" Mr Smith asked as soon as he noticed that Jakes had picked up his phone call. "Yes, you are. How can I help you?" Jakes asked. "I am Smith Jackson, your late father's elder brother. When and where can we see to discuss this?" Mr Smith asked."Hmmm...tomorrow afternoon," Jakes replied. The next day was a Saturday and Jakes spent most of his Saturdays at home. "Alright, then. Please, send me your house address," Mr Smith said. "Alright, I will," Jakes replied as he hung up on the phone. He wondered why his late father's family members were calling to see him in recent t
"Ermmm...." the Nurse tried to say something, but she paused for a while. "I think you should just see the Doctor to find out," she finally said, then she was about to leave the ward. Now, Michael was beginning to be suspicious about what was going on, coupled with the way the Nurse reacted, so he drew her back by her arms. "Come here, Pat. Tell me what's wrong. We're friends. Remember?" Michael told the Nurse. On hearing this, the Nurse came back into the ward and locked the door behind her. Then she stood, staring at Michael for a while. "This information I'm about to tell you is very confidential. If it's found out, it will lead to the arrest of the chief medical director of this hospital, and the hospital will be closed down permanently," the Nurse said. "Really? So tell me; what is it?" Michael asked."The child here isn't sick, but he has been kept here for months now because the Doctor and the mother of the child use the child as an avenue to make some cool money from his fa
"May I know what that thing is?" Jakes asked Mr Smith. "Just tell me who transferred your father's inheritance to you. That's all," Mr Smith said. "And what do you need that information for? I don't think it's necessary," Jakes replied. "Wait a minute you this stubborn idiot. Are you trying to prove difficult? It looks like you don't know who you're talking to. If only your father was still alive, he would have told you that nobody tries nonsense with me..." "Sir, I'm not trying to be rude. It's just a piece of information that I don't wish to release," Jakes interrupted. "You still have the guts to spill such trash. Right? Mrs Louis, my sister had already told me about you, but I didn't believe her. I can now see for myself who you truly are," Mr Smith said looking at Jakes with so much hatred.While the both of them were still discussing, Stephanie climbed down the stairs. She didn't seem to be aware that Jakes had a visitor. She wanted to get to the kitchen to take something w
Mr Smith was so furious at Jakes and his wife. He had thought that Stephanie would influence her husband in obeying his command, but he had not heard from them in a while now. To him, it was a signal that they were not moved by his threats. So he decided to find out by himself, who transferred Jakes's father's inheritance to him. Since he noticed that Jakes was not ready to obey him, he started a thorough investigation to find out those who lived with the Johnsons while they were alive, especially those who were very close to them.He could still remember one of the Johnsons' servants, Nath, who worked with them while Philip and his wife were still alive. He was able to remember because he visited the Johnsons on different occasions while they were alive. He and Philip were not very close, but they sometimes had dinner together at weekends. During one of Mr Smith's visits, he took so much interest in Nath because Nath honoured him much more, compared to the other servants.He alwa
"Well. Let us leave that aside now. Aren't you happy to see your son?" Michael asked smiling at Taylor. Taylor and Rose looked at themselves and smiled back at Michael, then Rose walked away. Taylor checked Curtis's body all over; his eyeballs, tongue, hands, legs, and head to be sure that everything was well with Curtis."Did the Doctor say that he is now fine?" Taylor asked. "Check him. There's nothing wrong with him. Curtis is doing very fine," Michael said. Rose stood in a corner where Taylor could not see her eyeing Michael. She was so furious with Michael but she tried as much as possible to control herself so that she wouldn't burst out in front of Taylor.Even though Taylor still wondered how Michael was able to bring Curtis from the hospital, he decided not to talk any further about it, but he bottled up his feelings and interacted well with Michael. Taylor planned to call the Doctor, as soon as Michael left, and ask how the hospital would make such a costly error. After Mi
"I'm Mr Phillip Johnson's eldest brother. I was able to get your phone number by chance. I'm calling because we need to see urgently. Something is bothering the Johnson family which we need to talk about," Mr Smith told Pa Drakes over the phone."Isn't it something we can say over the phone, because I have such a busy schedule," Pa Drakes said. Even though he was mature and elderly, he had earmarked assignments for each day. He usually attended to things according to their order of priorities. "No, it's not something we can talk about over the phone. Please, I will need to see you. I promise not to spend much of your time," Mr Smith promised."Alright, then. The only time we can see is on Saturday evening," Pa Drakes said."That's alright by me. So where can we see on Saturday?" Mr Smith asked. "I'll just send the address to you when we are done speaking," Pa Drakes promised. "Okay. I will be expecting it." Mr Smith said as he hung up on the phone. Not too long after they were done
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