Jakes stepped out of his car and walked towards the entrance of the building where Mark's office was located. It had been a while since he saw Mark, his company's lawyer.The last time they saw each other was about six months ago, and it was at a conference in Las Vegas. Jakes was eager to see him again because he needed his help with some legal matters about his companies in Fitbuck City.As he walked into the building, Jakes noticed that something was different about the atmosphere.The usual hustle and bustle of the lobby was gone, and the silence was eerie. He wondered if there had been some kind of incident or if something had happened to Mark.When he got to the floor where Mark's office was, he saw a man sitting in the waiting area. Jakes approached him and asked, "Excuse me, do you know what happened here? Why is it so quiet?"The man looked up and said, "Oh, Mark had an accident a few weeks ago. He lost one of his legs."Jakes was taken aback. "What? How did that happen?" h
As Paul continued to molest her, Mrs Allison tried to wriggle herself free from his grasp. She felt helpless and scared, but then she remembered the karate skills she had acquired when she was much younger.She quickly punched him hard on his bosom with all the strength she could muster. Within a short while, Paul fell back writhing in pain, gasping for air. Mrs Allison quickly got up, took the keys from his hand, placed her phone in her bag and rushed out of the house.As she ran down the street, she could hear Paul shouting and cursing at her from behind. She didn't care.She just wanted to get as far away from him as possible. Her heart was pounding in her chest, but she tried to remain calm and focused. She knew that she needed to find a safe place to call her husband and the police.She looked around and saw a nearby park. She quickly made her way there and sat on a bench, catching her breath. She opened her bag and took out her phone. She saw that she had several missed calls
Rose," Taylor said gently, "do you truly love me?" He tried to ask directly.Rose took a deep breath and hesitated for a moment before nodding her head slowly. "Yes," she said softly.Taylor leaned in closer, his eyes searching hers for any hint of deception. He couldn't be sure if Rose loved him or not. He decided to ask her again, just to be sure. "Are you sure, Rose?" he asked. "Do you love me?"Rose's expression changed, and her eyes filled with uncertainty. "I don't know," she said unconsciously.Taylor felt a pang of disappointment in his chest, but he didn't give up. "Why not?" he asked, intrigued.Rose looked down at her hands, fidgeting nervously. "I've never really loved any man," she said finally.Taylor leaned back in his seat, surprised by her admission. "Why not?" he asked gently.Rose took a deep breath and looked up at him. "When I was growing up, I never had much. My parents worked hard to make ends meet, but we always struggled.I watched my mother work two jobs ju
Michael was overjoyed with the progress he had made in his relationship with Kathryn. They had become very close again and Kathryn seemed to have forgotten all about Mark. Michael was now hopeful that he could finally make Kathryn his wife and get access to her vast wealth.A few days ago, Michael had asked Kathryn for a large sum of money, which she had given him without hesitation. Michael was thrilled to have access to such a large amount of money, and he knew that it would go a long way in helping him achieve his goals.He had already started making plans for their future together. He wanted to marry Kathryn as soon as possible before Mark had a chance to come back into her life. He knew that Mark could still forgive her, and he couldn't risk losing her to Mark. Michael was determined to make Kathryn his own, no matter what it took.However, he knew that he had to be careful. He couldn't let his true intentions be known to Kathryn.He had to play his cards right and make her bel
Paul Felix had called Stephanie, saying that he urgently needed to see her, so the both of them finally met in a public place."Stephanie, I need your help," he said, his voice low and urgent. "I need a large sum of money, and I need it within a short time."Stephanie felt a sense of dread settles in her stomach. She knew what was coming next."How much do you need?" she asked, already regretting the question."Five hundred thousand dollars," Paul replied without hesitation.Stephanie gasped, her heart racing. How could he possibly expect her to come up with that kind of money in such a short amount of time?"I'm sorry, Dad," she said, shaking her head. "I don't have that kind of money."Paul's face darkened. "You're lying," he growled. "I know that you and your husband have access to so much money. You can get me the money if you want to."Stephanie's eyes widened in shock. She knew that Paul was coming to her because he knew that she and her husband were rich. She gave him a huge am
Michael had called Kathryn earlier that Saturday and invited her to come over to his house. His heart raced as he gazed at Kathryn. She looked more beautiful than ever, and he knew without a doubt that she was the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. He cleared his throat and took a deep breath, mustering the courage to speak the words that had been on his mind for weeks."Kathryn, I have something very important to ask you," Michael said, his voice trembling with excitement.Kathryn looked up from her drink and met his gaze. "What is it?" She asked, a small smile playing at the corners of her lips."I know we've only been seeing each other for a short while, but I can't imagine my life without you," Michael said, his heart pounding in his chest. "I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?"Kathryn's eyes widened in shock. She hadn't been expecting this. She had been enjoying Michael's company, but she wasn't sure if she was ready to commit to m
As soon as they left the park, Rose couldn't help but ask Taylor about Lena. She tried to keep her tone calm and inquisitive, but there was a hint of discomfort in her voice."Taylor, who was that woman?" Rose asked, turning to face him."That was Lena. She was a college classmate," Taylor responded, looking at Rose."College classmate? She seemed a bit too familiar with you. And why did she have to hug you like that?" Rose asked, feeling a little bit jealous.Taylor noticed the jealousy in her tone and smiled. "Relax, Rose. Lena is just a friend. Nothing is going on between us.""But it seemed like she was trying to get your attention," Rose said, still not convinced."Look, Rose. Lena has always been like that. She's just friendly. I know it might seem a little bit strange to you, but you have nothing to worry about," Taylor reassured her.Rose was not entirely convinced, but she trusted Taylor enough to believe him. After all, they had been through a lot together, and he had never
As the days passed, Paul Felix tried to reach out to Stephanie and Jakes but their phones were unreachable. He was getting worried about their safety, but he knew that he had no one to blame but himself. He had always been a difficult man, and his relationship with Stephanie had been strained for some time.Stephanie, on the other hand, was avoiding him.She had no interest in dealing with her father's demands for money. She knew that he was capable of doing anything to get what he wanted, and she didn't want to be a part of it. She had also heard about what he did to Mrs Allison and was scared that he might do something similar to her.Paul began to worry when he noticed that Jakes and Stephanie's numbers were not going through. He thought of something terrible happening to his daughter and this was driving him crazy.As he drove towards their house, his mind was racing with different scenarios, ranging from a car accident to a home invasion. He prayed fervently that nothing bad ha