CHAPTER 169-THE CEREMONY The conference hall was decorated beautifully for the award ceremony, there were colourful balloons hanging on the walls and on the stage, a pulpit was placed in the centre of the podium, the lighting was well enhanced so that every activity would be captured effectively. Despite the rumour going around, today was a great day for the nation.The hall was arranged with 100 seats for the invited. Prominent people from all over the country were available and even common citizens were not left out from the guest list. This was a very special event and the nation was in an uproar to know the state of the event, if Tony would show himself or not.A special area was given to the different media houses in the country,so they will be able to cover the ceremony. The air was tense and everybody was anticipating the event.Five government officials walked into the hall and took their stand on the stage facing everyone who was present for the ceremony."Good day everyon
CHAPTER 170-MR RICHARD ARREST So they instructed the assassin by sending a quick message to him to kill Tony immediately before he starts talking. The assassin upon getting the message quietly brought out his gun since everyone was distracted nobody knew what was happening. He was properly dressed and no one will suspect that he was a hired assassin. He walked to a close range to the podium and from there he fired his shot at the man on the podium.Immediately the hall scattered everybody started running for their dear life's. The security agency was already at alert, the assassin tried to escape but he didn't realise that he was being followed closely by one of the security agents and he was shot in his right leg and he fell to the ground.He tried to stand up but he wasn't fast enough and he fell back down on his feet, he tried again but the agent had already gotten to him and he was apprehended. He struggled to free himself from them but he wasn't strong enough and they overpowere
CHAPTER 171-THE REVELATION Immediately the seat around Mr Richard scattered, everyone shifted for their dear life. Mr Richard stood up like someone being stung by a mosquito and ran for the door like his life depended on it but before he could escape the security agents caught up with him and he was apprehended.The hall was in an uproar, so this man stilling here is the one that killed Collins and he's trying to push the blame on Tony, how can people be so heartless. "He should be locked in jail and never allowed to see the light of day, for what he did,"one of the guests said in disgust and despair for the dead Mr Collins."Jail alone is just too good for someone like him, he should be given the death sentence, no negotiation,"another guest said as she sighed in disgust. How can a human being do this to a fellow human?The big boss shifted uneasily in his seat, he never knew that Tony would find out what Mr Richard did. He had cautioned him immediately and everything had been do
CHAPTER 172-REST AND NEW BEGINNINGS It's been a week since Rongtai pharmaceutical company was exposed by Tony. The company was closed down by the government, the big boss and Mr Richard were sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labour but this could not bring Collins back from the death.Tony stood in his black outfit with the other guest, Helen Hannah and Mariam was there as Collins was being laid to rest. Before Collins was buried, Tony was given the opportunity to give the last remark."It's been two weeks since your passing my dear friend , I'm still in doubt that you're done. I look at my door everyday waiting for you to walk through the door but you never do," Tony said with tears dripping from his eyes. He was in so much pain and couldn't believe that Collins was gone, never to return "I’ll never forget you, and every day I’m thankful for your love and friendship, how you stocked with me even in my darkest moments, you encourage like nobody else. You were the first person
The Hearty laughter and boisterous cheer from the Lugard's living room woke Tony Eduardo out of a restless slumber. As he dragged himself from his bed, the events of the previous day swirled through his mind. He had labored tirelessly in his menial job, only to earn barely enough to keep himself and his ailing grandmother afloat. He had always depended on his wife Helen's support which made her family regard him as weak and inadequate. Helen often belittled him, and he felt trapped in the marriage. While Helen had never sought a divorce, Tony wondered if she was merely keeping him around out of pity or convenience. He felt like a burden, a failure, and a disappointment, trapped in the Lugard mansion with no clear path to independence.As the realization hit him, Tony jolted up from his bed, "Oh my gosh, how could I forget? It's our second anniversary," He exclaimed to himself. Suddenly, it all made sense, the noise from the living room must have been a surprise anniversary party that
The Lugards were dumbfounded by Tony's refusal to go along with their plan. They had assumed that he would jump at the opportunity to get a payout since Lady Lugard was more than willing to give him enough money for both his grandmother's medical bill and to start over with a new life, leaving Helen behind. But his unexpected response had thrown them off. They suspected that he was merely putting on an act and that he would eventually agree to the divorce. Helen, on the other hand, was indifferent to what Tony would decide. If he chose to. leave, she could finally be free of his lower social status and find someone more fitting of her position. She was confident that there were plenty of eligible suitors who would be more than happy to court her. The moment Tony left the mansion, he made his way to the hospital. His grandmother's doctor was his only hope, and he needed a doctor to give him more time to raise the funds needed for her treatment. When he got to the doctor's office, he w
The events of the last few minutes had left Tony feeling dazed and confused, and he struggled to make sense of it all. His uncle's words brought him back to the present moment. "Your mother would love to meet you, Tony," he said. "She misses you." Tony felt a jumble of emotions swirling through him. He took a deep breath, struggling to regain his composure.The confusion on Tony's face gave way to fierce anger as he considered his uncle's words. "You mean to tell me that my mother is alive and well, and she never bothered to reach out to me all these years?" he demanded furiously. "All those years I thought she was dead, and now you're telling me she's been alive the whole time?" He felt the rage building inside him, "How could she do that to me?" he asked, his voice trembling with emotion."That's a question only your mother can answer," Robert said calmly. "But I think it's important that you take some time to process everything you're feeling right now," Robert added and Tony n
The manager regarded Tony with a skeptical gaze, her eyes scanning his disheveled appearance from head to toe. She didn't think much of him, judging from the condescending look on her face. He could feel her doubt and disdain radiating from her like a palpable force. "We're not hiring a driver or a Bartender at the moment," the manager said, her tone carefully controlled. But Tony could hear the disdain in her voice, the skepticism that she had considered him nothing more than an errand boy. He held back a sigh, trying to keep his cool."I'll let that pass since we just met," he replied, not quite managing to hide his irritation. "Now, can we get down to business? I've had a long day, and I'd like to get this over with, " He said bluntly. "My apologies for any misunderstanding," the hotel manager said, her voice dripping with feigned sincerity. "Our only available room is the presidential suite, which may be out of your budget. Are you sure you wish to proceed?"Tony could feel his p