At "The Legends," Jakes looked bothered about what he just heard. He wondered why 'The Class of Verity' was considered for such a contract. He wasn't sure if they had handled a project of that kind before, coupled with the fact that he didn't want his company to have anything to do with them. "They could discover me as the CEO of 'The Legends' in the process." Jakes thought. So he began to think of what to do. He picked up the telephone and dialled a number. "Mr Clemon, please come over to my office very quickly," Jakes said.Clemon was the Contract Manager of "The Legends" and Jakes was sure that he was aware of the contract. Jakes knew that things of such nature passed through Clemon's table before getting to the Chief Operating Officer's desk. "Alright, Sir," Clemon replied.In a few minutes, Jakes heard a knock on his office door."Please, come in," Jakes instructed.The door was pushed open, and Mr Clemon walked in. "Good day Sir.""Good day, Mr Clemon. Please have your seat."
Stephanie had left Mr Smart's place early the next morning and was determined not to return to their small house at Fitbuck city. She needed to stay away from anything that could make her remember Jakes, to help her mental health. So she thought of where to go to begin a new life. She was going to return to Fitbuck city but wasn't going to return to her old life. She was pregnant and needed to take good care of herself. She still had more than enough money with her, so she planned to rent a new house and get a job to keep herself busy.On her arrival at Fitbuck city, she stopped at the house of her very close friend, Stella. Stella was Stephanie's old friend from the University, and they lived not too far from each other. Stella was reading in her room when she heard a knock on the door. "Please come in," Stella said.Stephanie opened the door and walked into Stella's sitting room. Stella lived in a two-bedroom flat. The flat was not too big but was comfortable. "Hey, Stephanie. Go
Stephanie resumed at The Jenkin Companies, Inc. the next day. She was happy and excited about the new job. Since she graduated from school, she had not worked in any corporate setting, even though she read Public Administration, and knew the nitty-gritty of company organization and administration.Now, she had been employed as one of the company's administrative staff. It was lunchtime, so she began to tidy up her table to go for lunch when she heard a knock on her door."Please come in," Stephanie said. The door was pushed open and Gregory walked in."Oh, Gregory. Good to see you." Stephanie said."Same here Stephanie. Congratulations on your appointment." "Thank you, Gregory.""So, can we go out for lunch?" Gregory asked."Yes," Stephanie replied. It was lunchtime. She was very new at Jenkin Companies Inc., and she needed someone to intimate her about life in the company. She believed the lunch time was an opportunity to hear from Gregory.The two of them walked out of the company
Mr Allison was yet to be back from his overseas trip. He had called Mrs Allison and Michael the previous day to tell them why he would need to be staying much longer than usual. He was the principal participant for his region, and he needed to attend some functional meetings.Since Michael became the CEO of "The Legends, he had also looked forward to taking over the estate which his father owned. He intended to take it over, after which he would leave the family house for his own house. He had tried to use different strategies in convincing the estate agents to change the estate ownership from his father to him, but it never seemed to work. So, he thought of a way to achieve this. He picked up his phone and dialled a number."Reynold, I would like you to visit Mr Scott, the estate agent, during his private time today, and influence him to hand over the estate documents to you so that the signature on it could be changed from my father's signature to mine. If he refuses to heed you, t
Mrs Allison and Michael were back at the house after a long day at work. They looked so exhausted, but at the same time, worry was written on their faces. "How could they make such a decision? That's wicked and heartless. Removing you as the company's CEO would indicate that we as a family would no longer have a say over the company.""Mum, just leave them to me. I'll handle whoever needs to be handled, amongst them. No board can evict me as the CEO. Come to think of it, I heard that the person who they nominated to take over from me is no other than that bastard, Kent." Michael said."Yes. They would do no such thing. They decided to make Kent the next CEO because of his passion and contribution towards the growth of the company in the past few years. Kent is so strict and has no relationship with any member of this family. They'll be taking a dangerous step, by making Kent the next CEO." Mrs Allison explained."I have a plan," Michael said as he began to laugh sarcastically.******
Michael decided to take a quick step against those in support of his removal. Knowing full well that the notice of his removal as the CEO would be given to him no time soon, he decided to sack everyone involved. Now, he had prepared sack letters for two principal members of the board of trustees whom he knew were strongly behind his removal. So he picked up his telephone to dial a number. "Melanie, please come over to my office right away," Michael said as he hung up the phone.In no time, he had a knock on his door, and the door was pushed open, as Melanie walked in. Melanie was Michael's personal Secretary."Good day Sir.""Good day, Melanie. Please hand over these letters to those involved; their names are boldly written on the envelopes. Also, make sure that these letters are backed up by an email. Take this. It contains every information you need to include in the email." Michael said, pointing a sheet of paper at her."Okay, Sir," Melanie replied as she walked out of Michael's o
It was a bright Tuesday morning at Purple Flowers, Stephanie had arrived her new place of work early as she always did. She walked down to her office, greeting every staff she met on her way. As soon as she entered the office, she met several files on her table which she had to attend to very urgently.Since, she assumed the position of an administrative staff in the company, she had had little or no time for herself during working hours, because she was always encumbered with so much work.Stephanie visited all the files on her table one after the other and did all that was expected of her. It was lunchtime and she was now very exhausted. She didn't feel like going for lunch, but just felt like staying back at the office to rest her head on the table. While she was tidying up her table to take a quick nap, she heard her phone ring. She looked at the screen to look at the caller's identity, but she noticed that the number was unfamiliar. She reluctantly picked up the call to see who i
Jakes was in the mansion he had just purchased. He had begun to claim his family fortune gradually, but he was yet to claim all. He also tried to live very modestly as much as he could, to avoid attracting undue attention.He thought of Stephanie, his wife. He had made several efforts to reach her in the last month, but it all proved abortive. He had tried calling her phone, but it wasn't going through. He suspected that she had either changed her line, or something had gone wrong. He sat down, wondering where Stephanie could be. He remembered the text message he sent to Mrs Allison through a private number threatening to arrest them with the police, if Stephanie was not released. But he had not received any reply to that message since then. "If Stephanie was with them, they would have been forced to release her, after seeing that text message." Jakes thought to himself. "What if they had released her, and she wasn't able to find me?" He thought.Jakes thought of what else to do in h
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