The clamor of the restaurant was drowned out by Vera's racing thoughts as she studied the woman before her. The blonde-haired stranger sat with a smile on her face, insistently gesturing towards the ringing phone in her hand. It was clear she wanted Vera to take a look. “Just give it a go. I assure you that I bring no harm," She smiled and the frown on Vera's face lessened. She glanced sideways and noticed Ezra walking towards their direction with a tray in hand. On seeing this, she sighed lightly, then glanced at the blonde woman who claimed her name was Rose. “I will take it," Vera finally replied as she took the phone from the table and answered the call. “Hello?" She called out and at the same time fixed her eyes on the woman as she watched her closely.Who knows what she plans to do to her when she lets her guards down? “Hey Vera, it is Claus. How have you been?" Claus's calm voice sounded from the phone and Vera's eyes widened slightly.She couldn't help but hold the phone
“None at the moment, sir," Claus replied and Evan nodded. He leaned against the chair and sighed heavily as all the exhaustion hiding in his body washed over him. He glanced at Claus for a while then sighed as he leaned forward and gazed at the document Liliana had given to him. “Very soon. There will be a joint cooperation between Vertice Capital and Marthra." He said and Claus flashed him a surprise look. “That's good… I didn't expect them to agree to help us,” Claus smiled and Evan gazed at him for a while before he shook his head lightly. “In order for them to help us we have to clear the mess in the city," Evan said and Claus frowned slightly." Oh… That's it? But I still don't get it. I thought they can clear things out themselves? Why are they trying to get you involved in it?" Claus asked and Evan smiled softly. " That was what came to my mind when she proposed such a deal to me. But then… I do not care or wish to know what they planned to do or what they tend to gain from
“What did you just say happened to my sister?” Christel asked in a cold tone as she walked towards her assistant with anger visible in her eyes. Her assistant's eyes widened in horror on seeing the expression on her face. She didn't believe him!“I am not lying to you ma'am," Xavier replied in a nervous tone, as he lowered his gaze not to meet her eyes. His left hand went inside the cross bag around his neck as he searched for something. And after a while, he brought his phone out of his bag. “I know that you won't believe me, but please check this, ” Xavier muttered as he handed over the phone to her.“I will get the car ready," He said as he turned and left the place. Christel watched him leave the place and soon after silence was restored to the empty hallway. She unlocked the screen of the phone and glanced at the bold headline before her. *CULPRITS OR VICTIMS: THE TWO CORPSE FOUND IN THE REDROSE STREET IN SANTOS CITY*Her gaze turned from anger to terror and then fear as
Back in Santos City ~The sounds of heels resonated in the empty hallway of the 18 floor and soon after a soft hume could be heard playing on the background. “Ra ta ta," Williams's voice echoed in the hallway and soon after he came to a stop in front of the only door available in the long hallway.His left hand streched forward as he knocked softly on the door. After he did that, he went silent and took a step back as he waited for the person inside to grant him the permission to walk in. “Come in," Evan's calm voice sounded from the office and without hesitation, William held the knob of the door and twisted it as he made his way inside the office. As soon as he walked inside the room, a fresh scent of roses drifted into his nostrils and he couldn't help but look around to see where the scent was coming from. And it didn't take long before he saw a brown vase at one of the drawers in the room. His brows furrowed slightly as he glanced at the flowers inside the vase.‘That is new,’
“What is it? Why is your face like that?" William asked as he stepped aside as Claus walked out of the elevator heading towards Evan's office.“It's nothing." Claus coldly replied as he stormed towards Evan's office. No one knew what was in his mind but William knew at that moment that something bad must have happened for Claus to react that way. “I will find out what it is later," He muttered as he got inside the elevator and pressed the ‘17’th button. He gazed at Claus's back and watched as he opened the door and walked inside the quiet office. His attention was removed from there as the elevator's door shut itself.Meanwhile, after he walked inside Evan's office. Claus hurriedly walked towards Evan as an anxious expression washed over his face. “What is it?" Evan asked and Claus took out his tab and placed it on the table before Evan. Evan's gaze hardened as his eyes went through the article before him and after seeing what it was, he leaned back and gazed at the white ceiling
“What?" Mrs. Bertha's eyes widened in horror as she rushed towards Claus with those expressions on her face. “What did you just say happened to my daughter?!" She screamed frantically as she held him by his collar and pulled him towards her. “She's in critical condition, ma'am, “ Claus replied and the spirit in Mrs. Bertha's eyes disappeared as her hands slowly left his collars. She slowly moved away from Claus and turned towards Evan. All the emotions deep inside her reflected in her eyes and Evan knew at once what she wanted to say. “Claus, where is she at the moment?" He asked and Claus's gaze moved from Mrs. Bertha went to Evan. " She was admitted to a hospital, sir, “ Claus replied and Evan gazed at him calmly. “Remove her from there. Ask one of the doctors in the hospital to take care of her medication," Evan ordered and Claus nodded.After receiving the order, he took out his phone and dialed a number and at the same time left the place. Evan watched him leave the room
“Vera?" Evan's lips parted slightly the instant the words sounded in the room. He slowly turned towards her direction and the expression on his face said that he wasn't expecting her to arrive in the city so soon. “When did you return?" Evan asked as he hasn't been to his mansion for 2 days now. He was so occupied taking care of the problems in the company that he failed to visit home and take care of himself. Maybe she returned an hour ago? Or perhaps two days ago?Or was he wrong?Vera's lips parted slightly to speak but on seeing Evan's face, she smiled and walked towards him with an unknown intention. “I arrived a day ago…” She smiled and gazed at him with a calm expression on her face. Evan stared at her for a while then spread his arms wide for her to hug him. Vera on seeing this rushed forward and fell into his embrace. Everywhere went still as the two engulfed themselves In each other's embrace. Vera rubbed her face on his warm clothes as her nostrils moved slightly to I
“... A!"“.. Ra!"“Vera!" Vera's eyes snapped open as she felt drawn to reality by a familiar voice. She looked around to see where she was, but was stunned to see herself on the floor beside Evan's office door.“What happened to me?" She frowned as she tried to get up but noticed that her legs weren't responding to her.She was just about to stand up again when a strong pair of arms held her from moving. She frowned and was about to complain when she realized that it was Evan that held her. “Is everything okay, Vera? You passed out," Evan asked softly, but one could hear the worry in his voice. Vera stared at him blankly but after she realized what he said, she gazed down at her leg and sighed lightly.Her shoulders felt numb and she could feel the throbbing pain attempting to tear her head apart. “I saw… a light,” She frowned as she felt something was wrong. This felt like a deja Vu almost as though it has happened before. Yes, she had experienced something like this back home