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The rule of three The captive
The beautiful woman sitting on the bed was still in her purple, transparent nightgown, although it was almost noon.She was fidgeting on the bed, scared. Today was Thursday, and Thursday was when the awful man visited her. On other days she could pretend that she was in another place, another world where there was no pain. But on Thursdays she could not, the pain was too much for her to pretend it was not her reality. The door burst open. Her ruthless nurse walked in. "Get up and get dressed." The nurse said. She always had an irritated look plastered on her face.The woman on the bed did not respond. She did not want to get dressed."Are you deaf?" The nurse asked with increased irritation after minutes of silence. "The boss will soon be here, get up and get dressed."The woman still did not move. But she spoke up now. "No.""What did you say?" The nurse asked."No." The woman repeated. "No, I won't.""You seem to have forgotten your place.After all these years you still have n
The rule of three Dangerous Vipers
Dean could not wait any longer. So he stood up and marched into the orphanage. There he saw her, both of them. Già Rossano and Alanna. It made his blood run cold to see Alanna so close to someone from a family of dangerous vipers.He would do everything to stop this adoption from happening. Alanna spied him, and he saw her face change literally. She lit up with joy and moved around Già to run towards him. Dean felt his heart tighten with gratitude. He bent to pick her up as she ran into his arms, and twirled her around. Alanna shrieked with delight. He hugged her briefly before setting her down again."How are you doing?" He asked."I'm fine, thank you." Alanna responded, smiling up at him.Dean could not help but smile back. Leilani would be so happy if she ever saw this. Alanna had grown up to be a polite, beautiful girl the way she had always envisioned. "I got something for you." He said, handing her the big stuffed pink teddy that had been stuck under his arm. Alanna shri
The rule of three Talk around town
Dean straightened up in anticipation. Was his suspicion correct? His statement had been a risk.And he knew that if his suspicion was right, that was the wrongest move he could make. If the Rossanos knew he was on to them, they would be more careful and the investigation would become more difficult. But he had been unable to control himself, listening to Già speak to him that way. She threatened him with such unique words.Già finally turned around to look at him. Then she burst out laughing. "I had to think long and hard to remember who Lei-whatever her name was." She said. "That's the bitch my Big brother died over. Why do you think we are behind her disappearance?""Because you seem to enjoy making people disappear." Dean said."Let's just go, Già." Her husband said, finally speaking up for the first time. She ignored him. "I don't think your girlfriend disappeared at all, she was fed up with your poverty and realised she could do better."Before, these words would have hurt D
The rule of three The office tour
Dean stepped out and tipped the driver generously. He saw a woman leaning against a fancy car waiting for him."Jessica Bordeaux?" He asked as he walked towards her. "Yes. You are late." She said, accepting his outstretched hand in a handshake. She was wearing a blue suit and nude-coloured shirt. The sunglasses she wore concealed her eyes, and her dark hair was long and thick and fell to her waist.She led him to the building and softly opened the door."My sales partner is not here today. But she will be with us at the next appointment when we check out other buildings." Jessica Bordeaux said finally taking off her glasses. She had beautiful brown eyes."I only have high scale properties on my list today, I hope you enjoy the tour." She said.Dean did not miss the look in her eyes, despite her effort to be polite. He could see that she thought this meeting was a waste of time.He was not wearing any fancy clothes and did not show up in a fancy car. He had arrived in a public dusty
The rule of three Dean Connor's
Lyda, Jess's partner, arrived with a storm. A storm of extroverted energy and excitement.She got to the office building in record time, and Dean quickly realised she was trouble. "Hello. You are the rich, loaded client." She said stretching her hand out for a handshake as soon as she saw him. She was smiling brightly and practically hopping from one foot to the next. Jess cleared her throat and quickly said. "This is Dean Connor." Then she turned to Dean with an apologetic smile and said. "This is Lyda Morelle, my sales partner.""Nice to meet you." Dean said briefly, looking down at both women and waiting for them to pull out all the necessary documents. "What a hunk." Lyda whispered to Jess but loud enough for all of them to hear. Dean tried to keep a blank face. The woman thought him attractive and wanted him to know it."Can we begin the process? What and where do I put my signature?" He asked."Of course." Lyda said quickly. She opened her purse and brought out some papers
The rule of three A closely kept secret
"The app is ready," Liam said over the phone a few days later."Good, when can I see a demo?" Dean asked."Now. I am setting up a virtual meeting, so I can show you." Liam responded. Dean was impressed. "You are very efficient. You are always one step ahead."Liam laughed, pleased with the compliment. "You'll have a permanent place in my company." Dean said.Liam went quiet, he was probably trying to digest the information. This was a surprise. The software development was supposed to be a one-off gig.It was not planned, Dean had simply realised he wanted to keep Liam to himself just now.He had proven himself to be very resourceful. He had given Dean contacts of all the important people he would need to start his business. "Thank you." Liam finally said. "Do you have a name for your company yet?""No. My meeting with the brand strategist is still hours away." Dean responded as he accepted the virtual meet invite Liam sent to him.Dean's mouth hung open as he watched the live de
The rule of three Who did this to you
Dean could not wait to confront Già with all her carefully kept secrets. He smiled.She would run far and never look back.He turned back to Jean. "Thank you. Continue digging.""Sure." Jean responded. "What about the Leilani investigation?"Jean sighed. "About your fiance, I have a strong lead I am following." He said. Dean liked that he remembered to call her his fiance. "I should have news for you in a few days." Jean said.Dean nodded and stood up. "Thank you very much." He said, shaking Jean's hand.He left, and spent the rest of the day at his appointment with his brand strategist. ***The next day, he started his morning with an inspection of his office space with the interior designer and Lyda who was present. The man showed him several designs he had done, and explained to Dean how he could make changes to some details in these designs and create something unique for him.Dean approved the project and watched the interior designer leave, to go get started. He promised t
The rule of three The red zone
Florenza waited for the maid to hand the food tray over. She was watching the girl walk carefully towards her when they heard the familiar unhumanly strangled cry from not so far away.The tray slipped out of the maid's hand and fell to the floor, while the cook who was starring a broth on the stove jumped several inches into the air."Come on. Step away from the glass pieces." Florenza said kindly, guiding the maid away from the pile of mess now on the floor. The cook turned to look back at them. There were questions in his eyes. Florenza avoided looking at him as she said. "It's just the wind. I think it will rain tonight.""That sounded nothing like the wind." The cook said. Although he still looked shocked, he was finally gaining control, because his voice came out steady. "Kindly dish out another serving. Mr Rossano must be very hungry by now." She said with an amiable smile. The cook looked at her like she could not be serious. She could not possibly be talking about food af