A slight crease appeared in her brows as Christel watched her mother walk past her for the tenth time. Her mother had been pacing the room for so long Christel had sunk in her own thoughts, even forgetting that she was there. Now that her mother just walked right past her, she was drawn back to the restless action. Her eyes followed the woman for some more time before she sighed. This was her fault. Actually, it was everyone's fault, but her mother would never own up to hers. Across the room, Jane sunk further in her seat the more their mother paced around. Suddenly, the golden haired woman stopped her restless action and shot a glare at Christel and her sister in turns. Jane shrunk further in her seat, and Christel lowered her eyes to avoid meeting her mother's. "I can't take it!" the sharp, almost anguished voice of their mother cut through the thick silence that had enveloped the room for a long time now. Christel sucked in a sharp breath. This was it. Finally, her mother would
Evan's Office….Evan had just come into office. He looked around the neat space appreciatively, not something he did every day, before walking to his seat behind his desk to sit down. As usual, Claus had already arranged documents he needed to peruse that day for him. Once again, the families that would be coming to see him that day topped the stack. But now, the files contained additional information on the people that would be coming. It seems that Claus had somehow managed to gather the specific people that would be coming from most families, as well as the relevant data on each individual. Evan, however, noted that there was no additional information about lady Tamelia from the Orbelt aristocrat family. But that was only to be expected. After making sure that Nathan from the Nol family's file was not among the stack, Evan settled back in his seat and linked his fingers together, thinking. The message from the mysterious number yesterday was really an issue for concern. He was
Please pick it up! It is about Ezra! Ever since Evan saw that message from Vera his heart hasn't been at ease. He stepped out of the car towards the restaurant before him and started to march towards it. His hands dug inside his pockets as his eyes darted around in search of Vera. "Evan," Her calm voice sounded from his left and he slowly turned towards where the voice came from. Vera was seen waving at him and gesturing for him to come over. Evan walked towards her and took a seat beside her. "Hey, what happened to Ezra? And why can't it be discussed on the phone?" Even asked as he adjusted on his seat. Vera smiled softly and she moved her phone towards him. "I am sorry that I had to ask you to move over here. I was in a hurry and couldn't talk much," Evan glanced at her and nodded without saying much. His eyes fixed intensely on the video before him as he wondered what Vera wanted to show him. "I was at home yesterday after a busy day at work when I noticed something was ami
“W-what?”Ezra's eyes widened in shock as her face went pale in fright. She glanced at Evan as her mind raced on what she was going to say next. Evan on the other hand had a calm expression on his face as he studied her expressions, but on seeing that she was refusing to speak or continue the subject. He decided to ignore her. “I won't be around for some days. Do make sure to get along with Vera,” Evan said as he turned his back on her and started to make his way upstairs. After he had walked away, a heavy sigh escaped Ezra's lips as she stood there in silence, but one could still see the beards of sweets that formed on her forehead. ***The faint click sound of the door being locked sounded in the calm and dimly lit room. Evan looked around and sighed lightly. He was just about to head to the bed when a soft beep sounded from his phone. He dug his hand inside his pocket and took out his phone to see that Claus had messaged him. (Davis needs your help, sir. I've been able to trac
A few days later it was time for the event! The event hall was spacious as table stands were arranged neatly in rows, and the place was well-brightened with magnificent chandelier lighting. One could tell it was an event made for the elite and big names in the country. Everyone at the gala event was in groups of two and some three or more as they chatted and made side talks with one other. Some just sipped on their glasses of champagne and wine as they waited for the chairperson to address them. "Attention everyone" the presenter called the attention of the crowd and they directed their focus to him. While some just continued their discussions."Ladies and gentlemen the moment we have all been waiting for, the person assistant of Sir Evan, Sir Claus." He announced, there was a brief applause as Claus walked majestically to the podium. "Good day ladies and gentlemen, I am Claus the secretary of Sir Evan who unfortunately won't be able to attend this event and is representing him
A few hours after Claus saw the message. He had left the company and drove speedingly back home with a slight frown on his face.He had tried calling Vera's number but she wasn't answering her phone. “Ezra…. What happened to Vera?” That was the first thing that came into his mouth the instant he alighted from his car and went to the living room inside the mansion.Ezra was seen seated in the living room going through an article with a slight frown on her face, but when she heard Claus's voice, her hands froze slightly, as she looked up at him. “Oh, you are back.” She started as she closed the file and stood up. “When Vera arrived home today I informed her of Evan's departure.”“And after that?” Claus probed. “She stormed off to her room visibly enraged, and after a while, she walked out of her room and took the Range Rover. I do not know where she ran off to, and it has been 2 hours now,” Ezra calmly replied. “Damn it,” Claus cursed silently as he took out his phone to try and see
“Get the girl! We can't allow this filthy rat to get away from here!” A man's deep voice boomed among the crowd as lots of people, both men and women picked up sticks and stones at the fragile child in front of them. The petite girl tried to run away but one of the women held her arm and yanked her to the ground, which led her to collapse on the floor and dislocate her arm's joint.“Ahh!” A heart-wrenching scream escaped the girl's parted lip. And even after seeing her in pain, none of them stopped to help her. " Stop pretending you witch! Did you think this time someone would show you pity and come to your rescue? How dare you!” The man from earlier roared in rage as he raised his left hand upwards and slapped her cheek hard.Due to the force of the slap, the girl's face went sideways and her forehead slammed hard on the cold rough floor. A strong metallic taste filled her mouth as a strong stench of blood drifted into her nostrils. "P-please," She tried to beg them but none wer
"Papa?" This single word hung up in the air and was the only thing that echoed in Evan's ears. "W-What did you just call me?" Evan's eyes blinked rapidly and he stared flabbergastedly at the 8 or 9-year-old child before him. Her round sea-green pupils bore at him with nothing but Innocence in them. As though terrified by his reply, the girl's shoulders slumped down as she hung the blanket to her chest, and stared at him with tears slowly weiling up in her eyes. "Why?" She mumbled as she gazed hard at Evan. "Do you hate me?" Evan stood there in shock at how innocent and yet heavy her words were. 'Did she get hurt from the beating? or is she pretending to know me when she doesn't?' Evan frowned as he thought more about her strange behavior. "Why are you silent, papa?" Her soft calm voice sounded in his ears, prompting him to stop thinking and glance at her way. "You must be hungry. I brought you something to eat," Evan cleared his throat slightly as he walked towards her with a