What did he just hear?
Arrested????
Before he could spell jack Robinson, the police stormed and huddled up on him.
Of course, Gemma must have told them something else.
" Hey!!! I can explain, officers " Theo said calmly staring at the circle of the police officers surrounding him.
" Don't explain, whatever you say or do will be used against you in the court of law. You are under arrest, civilian. Co-operate with us and follow us to the station "
It was unfortunate for Theo as he wasn't spared a little chance to explain his side of the story. The police went behind him and cuffed him aggressively.
" Hey!! Officer, watch my hand!!! "
" Oh!!! Now they are harassing me. She must have paid them a huge amount to frame me " he thought.
His gaze returned to Gemma as a devilish smirk played on her devious face.
" No one will ever hurt you, baby!!! Not even the poor not the rich. That's my sweetie sweetie pie " Gemma pouted touching his wound.
Theo shouted as he was being taken away, " Gemma!!! You know I'm innocent, this is very wrong!!! "
" Tell it to the judge Theo!!! " Richard screamed, mocking him.
*******.
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
Theo wasn't given a chance to speak and exercise his rights as a citizen, so he was put behind bars without knowing his offence.
Theo feeling distressed and fatigued, could feel a wave of dizziness come upon him. The environment was very unfavorable for a suspect not yet proven guilty of a crime.
He rested his head on the wall as his butt was getting sore from the hard ground. Then his hands traced to his pocket, where he found his phone.
Why couldn't be have possibly thought of that? His phone.
He pulled it out, unlocked it, and opened the call dialer but stopped midway.
Who was he going to call? Does he have any connection to the outside world? The money he had was still under consideration. Who did he know?
" Useless!!! " Theo screamed, tossing his phone away.
" Hey, keep it down there!! " An officer shouted at him.
Theo heaved a heavy sigh and ruffled his head.
Not long, everyone in the room heard loud footsteps emerging from the entrance of the police department.
A man dressed in an exquisite suit bent down picked up Theo's phone and said, " Here, you'd need this!! "
Theo heard that familiar voice, raised his head, and saw PAUL.
Paul flashed him an ear-to-ear smile, turned around, and went to the police.
What was Paul doing here? How did he know? Is he spying on me?
He stood up and watched how Paul talked to the police in a calm tone. He hopes he gets released in no time.
Minutes later, police came to the prison he was locked in and gave him a dirty look.
" You are freed. Thank your stars he came here. The next time you get into trouble, your family will never see you again "
Theo scoffed, " Like I have a family! "
He got out of the prison and almost fell because the police shoved him aside. Theo walked forward and saw Paul staring at him.
" I don't know if I should trust this man or not!! " He thought making his way to him.
" Did you sign the documents? " He asked ignoring what just happened back there.
" Let's go outside!! This place is not a good place for an heir like you to be " He said, leading him outside.
Theo spotted a nice Lamborghini parking outside the place and Paul casually walked up to it, it was his!!
The doors were opened for them and Paul gestured for Theo to come in. After sitting comfortably in the car, Paul cleared his throat.
" Your answers are needed urgently. Don't tell me you aren't for it. Did you sign the papers??? " He asked.
Theo didn't listen to the words he uttered from his mouth but couldn't help but think about how he got him out.
" How did you do that?? "
" Do what? "
" I...how did you get me out in just a few minutes? A lawyer Can't even best your time " He asked, gazing at him.
Paul smirked and licked his teeth, " You want to know how I did that? Little did you know, the answers were given to you yesterday "
" Huh?? "
" Theo, Theo!! This world is a very easy and complicated one. You can either work against the world or for the world. That was just a simple display of power and influence. I have this power and I intend neither to misuse nor waste it. You have the power, hayes "
Theo averted his gaze from Paul and throbbed his head backward, " All the memories keep flooding back. I want to live a good life but taking over my father's business won't reduce but increase my guilt. The guilt of killing them that day"
" Your past shouldn't interfere with your future. It is what it is. It wasn't your fault and do you think it'll save your father anywhere he is in trouble with his company? His company is going to run down in a few months. The heir needs to take over, you need to take over!!! "
Paul took a piece of paper from a bag and handed it over to him, " Are you going to sign this? "
Wait, what? This was the same paper he had given him earlier today. " Where did you get it from? " Theo asked, curiously.
" Let's just say we've been keeping an eye on you. Sign it "
Theo took the pen reluctantly, stared at the paper for some seconds, and finally signed it.
" Congratulations, Mr Hazyes. Welcome to the business world!!! "
*****
SWISS HOTEL
Gemma was throwing a tantrum in her golden suite when she found out Theo was released. Well, her dad's the owner.
" How can he be released? Who does he know? Who is he? " She screamed.
She picked up her phone from the ground and dialed a number, a very important number.
" I specifically told you to make him spend four days in that dirty place!! Where is he? Don't tell me he was released!!! "
" Ma'am, he was released by a more influential person. There were threats attached to his demands. " the police, his voice fidgeting over the phone.
" Does that make me a less important person? who do you think I am? I have you an assignment and you failed me."
" Ma'am, you need to calm your nerves. A very influential and powerful man came to the station today, though he didn't mention his name. He gave us proof that he was indeed a dark horse. "
" Huh??? Just wow!!!!! "
" Ma'am. I have to go. " the police said and hung up.
" Don't you dare...
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Gemma threw her phone again and screamed so loudly that it might have been heard by some passers-by.
Aeeese
" Don't you worry, Theo? I have a plan, and you'd possibly need a protective suit because it's going to wreak havoc on you!!! "
As Theo sat in the car after dining with Paul, a sense of fulfillment and joy filled him. He couldn't help but recall Paul's words.Flashback***With a sigh of relief, Theo finished signing the papers. "Is this where my new life begins? One filled with luxury cars, extravagant houses, and successful companies?" Paul posed, a warm smile on his face. He knew exactly what was on the minds of young men like Theo - making money and having endless beautiful ladies by their side." So what about ladies" At the mention of ladies, Theo let out a sigh. His past had begun with a lady, but it had ultimately led to a dead end.He scoffed, "Ladies? No thank you. For now, my focus is on my new career. I'll leave the ladies for a few years." This answer took Paul aback. It was a mature and unexpected response from a young man. Clearly, something must have triggered his past experiences."That's why I asked about ladies. Most young men I've helped in the past had a long list of women they wanted to b
******FLASHBACKAs Theo made his way to the entrance of the hotel, he retrieved his card from his pocket, only to have a different card fall out with it.A black card!!!Before he could fully process his surprise, his phone chimed with a message from Paul. Apparently, Paul had predicted his visit to the hotel and had provided him with this black card, which promised free services and help in case things got heated."I've never touched a black card before. It feels so promising," Theo thought to himself.******END OF FLASHBACKHis excitement was soon brought to a halt when the manager swooped in and snatched the card from Palma's hands."Where did you get that?" the manager demanded, examining the card in disbelief.His shocking gaze then shifted to Theo. "This is an authentic card, so where did you see it?"Clutching onto his phone, Theo shrugged off his hesitance and confidently replied, "I own it and I demand to be given a room with respect."The manager's laugh was laced with skept
walking down the familiar streets towards his home, Paul couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that enveloped him.Gemma flung open the door and narrowly avoided it hitting her, exclaiming in frustration, "This door is absolute garbage!"She stepped out, flanked by her guards. As a public figure, her safety was of utmost importance."You see Theo, I am always faster than you! I thought you left me behind at the hotel, helpless and alone," Gemma taunted, sneering at him.But Theo, seemingly unaffected, was fixated on the object in her hands.His gaze fell upon the treasured possession he had come to retrieve - a worn leather watch passed down from his father. It held immeasurable sentimental value, a constant reminder of his father.But what took him by surprise was seeing his ex-girlfriend, Gemma, holding the watch delicately in her hands.Noticing his prolonged stare, she quickly covered it up, saying, "I found this precious watch lying on the floor, waiting to be taken and sold."
At the end of the call, Gemma was bewildered, having spent the past sixty seconds repeatedly yelling "hello..hello!!."She ended the call and huffed in frustration at the scene Scott had caused. "What just happened? I thought he discovered something about Theo," she seethed.Huffing once more, she rubbed her forehead and continued, "I hope that brat figures out what Theo's been up to. A black card? Just take all my riches instead!" Her words were through clenched teeth."Theo, you're really toying with me. I've been living with you for so long and I'll make sure you pay for what you did to me!" She smirked with determination.*****The next morning, at Zara's hotel, a new day brought another drama as Scott sat locked in his office with Alexa.After the stupid call from Scott yesterday, Gemma had ordered the guards to lock him in his office. She assumed he hadn't found anything and would try to escape.Exiting her Mercedes car, the guards opening the doors with an elegant flourish, eve
In the conference roomTheo strode gracefully among esteemed individuals, finding himself in a position he never thought possible among such intellectual beings.Once a lowly security guard, now he stood on the verge of inheriting his father's company. As all eyes followed his deliberate steps towards the chair, he couldn't help but remember sitting on a similar one as a child while his father was away.Paul greeted him with a warm smile and gestured towards the big chair. But just as Theo was about to sit, a person voiced out."Excuse me, with all due respect, this hostile takeover is unnecessary. Roy, Ethan's brother has been running the company efficiently all this time. Why should we trust that you, a mere youth, can do the same?" a skeptical voice challenged him.Feeling suddenly small in such a large presence, Theo took a few steps back. He could sense their doubts about his abilities, skills, and even his worthiness."I understand your concerns," he spoke up, "but let me remind
Zeus paced restlessly in his office, clenching his teeth in frustration. Ethan had always been his sworn enemy, and the news that Theo was actually his son only added to his resentment towards the him.He had never been fond of Theo, but what he had done to him was unforgivable. Zeus's temper was quick and his words never stayed in check, constantly spilling out unfiltered."How do I approach this situation? Who else is involved in their plan? And why is that idiotic son of Ethan's getting involved?" Why is his death coming out all of a sudden? He muttered, tossing his pen aside in agitation.He scoffed as he thought of Ethan's delusions of reviving his company from ruin, let alone with the help of his naive son who had fallen in love with his dau...Taking his phone, Zeus dialed Gemma's number, brimming with a newfound idea." Daughter...I think I have a plan!! "******Meanwhile, in the car, Theo watched as Paul lit a cigarette."Wait, he smokes?" He couldn't help but think."Do you
The door swung open for the effluent and noble partner in the Swiss hotel." Thank you, " The woman said. The woman was a regular customer at his hotel and every time she came in, tips Theophilus Hazyes off like a beggar; which he wanted.This was his third year working as a guard in this prestigious hotel owned by his in-laws, the Wright family.He was born into a poor family but ended up with an unknown family who wanted him, though his adopted parents, who had everything in life mistreated them.Stupidly enough, he fell in love with a big man's daughter.Is it a sin to fall in love with a rich man's daughter? To the world's greatest surprise, she reciprocated his love. Gemma Is a very classy girl who feeds, dwells and lives on expensive things. Although she was born with a silver spoon, he still had to cater for her and spend all his earnings on her.And now, he's keeping this tip, to balance the money for his wedding expenses.Theo leaned his head on the wall, focusing on his
Theo woke up, his vision was blurry and gloomy. He managed to sit up and looked around his surroundings when his sight improved.He could feel his head ringing so hard like it had been hit on a rock." Hospital!!! " He mouthed.Yes, he was in a hospital wearing a patient's clothes." What happened? Why am I here? " He asked, feeling puzzled.Later, the memories started flooding back when he remembered he had been hit by a car." Oh my God!! Am I okay? " His eyes widened ,and he began to look through his body if he had sustained any injuries.His hand was wrapped with a bandage. He touched it and it hurt so badly." Ouch!! I have to get to work!! Who brought me here? Argh " He shouted with anger.Seeing his injury, he was sure he was going to be having a vacation at the hospital. He'd have to call in sick for a few days. Theo got down from the bed and began to look for his phone when a nurse entered his ward carrying some documents." Oh!! You're awake, Mr Theo. Do you know what happe