On the drive to the other side of the town, Tony's thoughts were a jumbled mess. He studied the streets carefully, noting every turn they made and every stop they came to. He didn't trust Vincent, not one bit. He was on guard, ready for anything that might happen. His mind was racing, trying to figure out who could have done this. Someone wanted his mother dead, and that was all he could think about. He was angry, but more than that, he was determined to find out who was responsible.As they turned onto a secluded road, Tony noticed how empty it was. There was only one car parked at the far end, and it looked out of place."That's him," Vincent said, pointing to the car. "That's the guy you are looking for."Tony's heart sank. This was it, the moment of truth. He knew he had to be ready for anything. His mind raced through a million different scenarios, each more dangerous than the last. But he couldn't back down now. He had to see this through to the end.As the man got out of the c
Chapter 27As Philip made his way to his car, he felt a smug sense of satisfaction. Despite his bluffs, he knew he had the upper hand. He had no connection to the company's investors, but he did have a mole who fed him information about the company's inner workings. And he knew that Helen was vulnerable, that she was easily influenced. If he could just play his cards right, he could get her to do whatever he wanted. After all, he had a few more tricks up his sleeve. And he wasn't about to give up on her yet.He climbed into his car, the wheels already turning in his head. He knew exactly what his next move would be. He would need to find a way to gain Helen's trust, to make her believe that he had her best interests at heart. Only then would he be able to control her completely. He smiled to himself, confident in his plan. After all, he had always been good at manipulating people. This was just another game to him, and he was determined to win.Away from there, Cecilia squirmed i
Tony entered the local pub and spotted Collins seated at the far end, nursing a drink. Collins saw him and waved, motioning for him to come over.Tony took a deep breath and made his way to Collins' table. Collins flashed him a smile as he approached."Hey!" Collins greeted, wrapping Tony in a friendly embrace."Hey," Tony replied, taking a seat. Collins signaled to the waitress to bring them more beer."What's going on, man?" Collins asked, his brow furrowed with concern. "You sounded really urgent on the phone. What's up?"Tony was silent, his eyes fixed on his beer. He seemed anxious, and Collins could tell something was bothering him."Someone wants my mum dead, but I don't know who," Tony said, his voice steady and resolute. "I've already sent off a fingerprint sample for analysis, but I could really use your help.""Of course, you know I'm always here for you, mate," Collins replied, his eyes shining with resolve. "What do you need me to do?""I need you to help me figure out wh
Mariam quickened her pace to the car that was parked outside the company. Her heart was racing and her face was drawn with fear. She opened the door and gingerly slid into the backseat, where a stranger was already sitting. Her nerves were frayed, and she was uncertain of what to expect from this unknown person.Mariam turned to the stranger, doing her best to keep her voice steady despite the fear that was coursing through her. "What are you doing here?" she asked, attempting to mask her anxiety.The man smiled, his face betraying his sinister intentions. "I'm here for what you owe me," he said in a dangerously quiet voice, his eyes fixed on her with a predatory gaze."You know we agreed to be discreet," Mariam said, her voice taut with anger. "This is a business environment, and you shouldn't be here.""Well, if you had returned my calls, I wouldn't have had to pay you a visit," the stranger retorted, his voice calm and collected. His gaze held Mariam's, the intensity in his eyes co
With a heavy heart, Tony steered his car out of the company car park, his mind already made up. With Collins being admitted to the hospital, leaving his young daughter without a carer.Collins' wife having abandoned her family years prior, Tony knew it fell to him to provide for the little girl's wellbeing. Determined to ensure the child's comfort and safety, Tony resolved to collect her from her current location and bring her to his home. He was confident that his grandmother, Nicole, and sister, Mariam, would make the girl feel at home.As Tony neared Collins' house, a seething rage began to seep within him as he spotted Helen's car parked by the curb. "What is she doing here?" he fumed, his anger spiking with each passing moment.Bringing his car to a halt and extinguishing the engine, he stepped out onto the sidewalk, his heart racing in tandem with his ire. With measured strides, he made his way toward the front door, the tension mounting with every step he took.Tony wasted no t
Grandma Nicole smiled gently, reaching for Tony's hands with a warm, reassuring gaze."Not now, Tony, ," Grandma Nicole said softly, patting his hands reassuringly. "You're too angry and worked up to understand right now. I'll tell you everything when you're calmer.""Okay Granny," Tony responded, trying to hide his anxiety. Despite being on edge, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of curiosity about what Grandma Nicole had to say. He shrugged and stood up. "I'm going to freshen up," Tony said, giving Grandma Nicole a kiss on the cheek."Alright, dear. Go and rest," she replied, smiling. As Tony left, Grandma Nicole sighed. She knew Tony wouldn't be able to handle the truth at that moment, given how upset and tired he already was. She had decided to wait until he was in a better state of mind to tell him. She didn't want to add to his pain. Tony's mind was a whirl of questions and worries as he drove to the hospital. What was Grandma Nicole going to tell him? What happened when he w
The police van arrived at the station, and Tony was escorted inside to a room for questioning. He sat down, awaiting the arrival of the investigator, who entered the room shortly after.A female investigator introduced herself, stating that Tony was being questioned for the murder of a man named Edward Forbes."I have no idea what you're talking about," Tony insisted, his eyes revealing a fierce conviction that he was innocent. "I've never even heard of an Edward Forbes."The investigator continued her questioning, asking Tony how he could have been in Edward's house if he didn't know him."I can't tell you his name, but I was there for a purpose," Tony responded, his face steadfast and certain, leaving no room for doubt in his words.The investigator leaned forward, her voice lowering to a conspiratorial tone. "Mr. Tony, I believe you are withholding information from us. You claim you were there for a reason, but won't tell us why. What are you hiding?"Tony's expression remained res
It had only been a couple of hours since Tony was thrown in the slammer when he heard footsteps comin' his way. He looked up, and lo and behold, it was the police officer openin' up the cell. The lady investigator, lookin' all serious, stepped in and gave Tony the lowdown, her voice steady but her expression lookin' a bit grim.The lady cop stepped in, looking Tony right in the eyes, and dropped a bomb. "You're outta here, Mr. Tony Eduardo." Tony's eyes lit up, he couldn't believe his luck. He strolled out of the cell, followin' her down the hall. He was too tired to think straight and was oblivious to what was going on, but he wasn't gonna complain about gettin' sprung. He didn't have the energy to ask what was going down, he just wanted to get the hell out there as soon as possible."I am very sorry for how everything played out Mr Tony but I want you to know it wasn't my intention to keep you here in the station," she uttered, her eyes filled with fear and contriteness.Tony was sh