Kelvin, who had seen how Zachary reacted wanted to follow after him but Grandma May stopped him with a pat on the hand. "Let them be. Nothing you say or do would change his mind if he's not ready."Kelvin sat back and tried to continue his food, but he had already lost his appetite. "Do you think our grandson would easily let go?"Grandma May smiled mildly. She knew that it would be hard for Arthur. A lot of times had passed and he had seen Nathan suffer and also went through a lot himself because of his father's irresponsibility. "Only time will tell. All I know is that they share a bond of father and son."Turning to Kelvin, she continued. "Just like you can't stay mad at him for a long time without worrying.""You're right." Kelvin's face brightened.With Stone already waiting in the car, Zachary was about to open the back seat when Carlos held his arm."Son, please listen to me."Shoving his hands aside, Zachary's face turned stern as he spoke with disgust. "Son?"Folding his arms
At his Villa, Zachary could not help but reflect on his past life and how he had suffered so much just to earn a living and also go to school. What would have become of him if grandpa Nathan was not strong enough to take care of him? He would have ended up at the orphanage home or worse dead. Now Carlos Paddington had just shown up like nothing ever happened. He expected him to just forgive when it still hurt so deeply. He could only imagine the pains his mother had been through. How much he wished to see his mother. Pacing around the room, Zachary felt empty inside and devastated. All he felt for his so-called father was nothing but hatred. He can't imagine ever forgiving him or to call him Dad.Still engrossed in his thoughts, he heard someone knock on the door."Come in." Zachary said hastily and did not even look at the door to find out who it was."My dear." Zachary heard Nathan's voice and quickly stood to his feet."Grandpa, you should have sent for me instead. I don't like yo
Narrowing his gaze, Zachary stared confusedly at the men in black, they looked quite scary with the guns in their hands and the black masks they shielded their faces with. Still hesitant to come out, the men quickly opened the doors and whisked Stone and Zachary out. "Who are you and what do you want from…?""Shut up and march into the bus now." One of them interrupted Zachary and he immediately kept mum.As soon as the two men entered the bus, they zoomed off with one of the men driving Zachary's car behind. Not long, they reached a dilapidated building that looked like it had been abandoned for many years. Although, before they got to the building, Zachary and Stone's eyes were covered with a cloth so they wouldn't recognize the place.Before the clothes over their eyes were unrapped, Zachary and Stone's hands had been tied to the chair of which they sat upon. Narrowing their gazes, they saw that they were in a dark room. The room had just a tiny window that reflected lights which
"Well, what do you expect? It was me behind it. Since you decided to push me to the wall, I had to retaliate. You think I'd let you go scot-free for what you did and the humiliation you caused me. Because you found a lucky coin, you think you can taste it on me."However, if you're fortunate enough to get out of here safe and sound, you won't act on impulse again." Duncan said as he removed the glasses he wore, staring Daggers at Zachary.It was already 10am and Zachary was sure that Maraya would be worried sick. She might have even called home to make enquires after unsuccessfully trying to reach him.Furrowing his brows, Zachary responded. "You fool. You have just implicated yourself. Do you think that you would ever go free for what you just did. My grandfather will hunt you down. You have no idea what you've just gotten yourself into."Duncan took a few steps back. He was somewhat affected with what Zachary just said. He was right Indeed. He should not have shown himself to him. T
"Do not breathe a word of what happened this morning to anyone if you value your job." Zachary warned Stone when the police had taken Duncan away."Yes Sir." He replied. Although he was not in support of keeping what happened from Kelvin, there was nothing he could do.Sensing his worry, Zachary patted his shoulder. "Sorry I threatened you. I know that your life was also put in the line. Just that, I don't want the matter to escalate. I can handle Duncan myself."Stone nodded in response."I promise you that this will never happen again. I won't let your life be put in danger.""I understand Sir.""Mr. You have to come with us to write a statement." A police officer commented and they both followed behind. Since it was a different police station from the previous one where Zachary was arrested, he wasn't known by the people there. It wasn't long before they headed back to the office.Stepping out of the elevator was Emily who almost collided with Zachary. Lowering her gaze, she quick
Zachary stared at the lady whose serious expression had changed to shock. "Yes." He replied."I want you to follow up the case and make sure that he pays dearly for what he did. However, this should not be mentioned to my grandfather."Maraya looked stunned. Why should something as serious as this be kept from Kelvin? Zachary was getting her confused. "With all due respect, why should this be kept from Mr. Kelvin?" Maraya was inquisitive. Her facial expression had darkened in disappointment."Your father had asked me to keep an eye on you and always look out for you. That's exactly what I'm doing. This is a grave matter that should be treated with all seriousness. I think Kelvin has to know." She explained further but Zachary kept mum.He was speechless for a while.Knowing that the conversation was not leading to where he wanted, he decided to end it there.Glancing at his wrist watch, Zachary saw that it was already lunch time and he hadn't even had breakfast. Rising to his feet, h
Emily took up lunch time in search of the police station where Duncan was confined. Taking out her phone, she dialed his number and it was then that she remembered his phone would be confiscated. She also tried to call Duncan's Dad but saw that the number was not on her phone. There was no way she could have asked Zachary about the place where Duncan was taken to.Wait! Was he even taken to a police station? Maybe Zachary had him taken to somewhere else. No, he won't take the law into his own hands. Zachary was not that kind of person, unless he had changed to a bad person.After checking in on about three police stations, Emily finally found Duncan confined in the fourth one. Duncan was soon brought out to see his visitor who threw him a disappointing gaze.Biting her lower lip, Emily stared at the man before him whose expression was blank. He was possibly still in shock as to why the men he employed suddenly turned against him. What did he expect? Money can make people do the unex
Zachary could see that the people he came to meet had company but he didn't know who the third person was. Her seat was not facing the direction he came from. Mirabel was about to ask who the guys were waiting for when Zachary suddenly showed up before them and their eyes met.Staring at each other, Mirabel flashed Zachary a smile but the latter did not reciprocate. He just fixed his gaze on her, his expression indifferent.Turning his face to his friends who pretended to be busy with their drink. He turned back to Mirabel who was still smiling."Hi Zach.""What is she doing here?" Zachary directed his question to his friends and Johnson acted like he did not hear him."Welcome Zach." Johnson greeted but Zachary just threw glances at the boys."Uhm, Zach. I actually saw them here and decided to come over and sit with them. I didn't want to have lunch alone, so I hope you don't mind?" Mirabel tried to clear the air but Zachary was still staring at her like she had committed an offense.