A hush fell over the hall after Christian's statement. The manager, who had been standing by the entrance, burst into laughter, as if he had just heard the most hilarious joke in the world. Christian simply stared at him, his expression calm and unreadable."Is this a joke?" the manager asked, still laughing. "Are you trying to make a fool of me?""No, I'm not," Christian said, his voice steady. "I'm quite serious."Raymond, who was standing next to Christian, shot him a look of disgust."Sir, permit me to send him out of here," Raymond said but the manger raised his right hand to shut him up. Seeing this Raymond couldn't help but step back in shame."You're serious?" the manager asked, finally regaining his composure. He looked around the hall, as if to gauge the reaction of the other guests. "You're really serious about this?""I am," Christian said, his expression still calm.The manager and the other guests in the hall stared at Christian, their expressions incredulous."Aigoo, th
'I am finished!' The manager felt his world crumbling before him and at the same time his legs gave way to the floor as his body trembled violently.The two guards watched him with a confused look on his face as up till now they haven't realized the situation that they are in. Williams, who knew what was going on, couldn't bring himself to say a word at this moment as he already knew his life was finished and all he could at this moment was to accept his punishment.He knew it wasn't going to be a light one."I guess you do recognize me now," Christian smirked but the mask on his face made it impossible for them to see it. He slowly leaned forward then said with a frown on his face."You know what made me more curious about all these dramas is how you solved the case. Why don't you tell me the reason why you sent a man from the 'slum' out like that?" Christian asked with a cold expression on his face.Williams didn't know what to say and all he could do was close his eyes in shame as
' That's cleared now,' Christian muttered as he walked down the quiet hallway. He took out his phone and sent a message to Stanley. He typed then sent it and shoved his phone inside his pocket as his gaze returned to the direction he was headed to.A few minutes later a buzz sounded in his pocket and he sighed and took out the phone.Raymond Michelle. Age: 20Worked for: Clions company, Rich Co. EtcAccount details: *********** BWC bank> He stared at the information before him then typed out some sentences.Then he locked the screen and was about to shove the phone inside his pocket when it started ringing. He stared at the caller's ID then answered the call."Yes?" He asked in a cold tone."Mmm… Boss, I sincerely apologize if I disturbed you but miss Alice would like to speak with you. She said it's urgent," Stanley said with a shaky voice and one could hear the cautiousness in his voice.Meanw
Everyone stared at the figure on the floor with a look of disbelieve written boldly on their faces."You!" The old man rages angrily and was about to stand up from the place hwas but another of his guard held him back. "There's nothing you can do about this master. You don't want to spoil the clan's reputation, right?" The guard asked and his face was filled with concern at the man.The old man glared at him then shoved his hands off him and focused his gaze on the scene before him."This brat got some nerves!" His said through gritted teeth.Meanwhile at the hall and centre of all attention. Christian slowly placed his left sleepers on the floor and wore it then he focused his attention on the guard who was wincing in pain on the floor."I asked a question before. Why should i be kicked out from this restaurant and none of you could give me a reply, instead you sent someone to attack me," He sneered coldly then shook his head at them as though was disappointed in them."Why does it
The next day came in a flash and the internet has been on fire ever since yesterday and the reason for it was…"The LU & Co company has been receiving a lot of diminish in their stocks and from the look of things… the customers aren't happy about this and are already dropping the purchase of their products,". A reporter said then the camera turned towards a gigantic building with the Lu and Co boldly written on it.…"We got a news that the COIL ltd is on bankrupt and they are in need of business partners,"…"The Cherish Jade fashion industry is falling down on scales and customers are complaining about this,".. "TIGGERNUT: I wondered who they o
Silence enveloped the 17th floor at the Miracle's Group head branch. Christian stared at the mighty figure before him and didn't say a word as he calmly waited for them to answer the question he asked."So… Do you think you can do it?" He asked, again and there were sighs and shrugs from everyone."If you want us to take over the underground… that will require a lot of time and resources. The generals are always ready for battles and execution of tasks but then…" The one with the Red mask that resembled a star said. One couldn't see who they were and their voices were altered by the mask. It was made with advanced technology so you can't identify the person who wore it."But then what?" Christian asked. The person looked as though he was hesitant to say the word but when he noticed the gaze from the remaining figures in the room, he couldn't help but sigh heavily then said."This task isn't what the generals are meant to do but we can appoint them to each region and make them the un
"Hum?""Hi," A soft voice sounded which was then followed by a light chuckle."What are you doing here all alone?" The voice asked."What do you want?" Christian ask ited coldly then looked away from the person seated him."Come on, don't shush me away like that,'' the person pouted."I already told Stanley to Inform you that I won't attend the events, so what is it this time around?" He frowned and from his voice alone you could hear that he was obviously irritated."Fine. I am sorry but I truly didn't come here because of you. In Fact I came here with my friends but they all went for the yacht party and left me behind, so I decided to find a bar nearby and have a few drinks before I return home," She sighed heavily then signaled the young lady the serve her drink and which she nodded and left the place.At the same time, Christian didn't flinch even when he heard what she said and that look on his face screams that he wanted to be left alone. He wasn't interested in any conversation
Christian stared at her for a while then sighed heavily."Hello Stanley, where are you?" He asked the instant the call connected."Oh, I drove the car to refill the fuel. Are you done sir?" He asked and one could hear the noise in the background."Yes, I guess. When will you be here?" He asked then there was silence for a while before Stanley finally said."I think by 10 minutes from now," He replied and Christian's eyes widened slightly in surprise."You must have gone somewhere far," He muttered then said,"No problem about that. I'll be waiting," "Okay sir, thank you," Stanley said the Christian hung up the call."Today was supposed to be fun," He muttered then sighed heavily. "When last did I have fun? I've been busy lately," He muttered"Where do you think your drive can be by this_" He paused as the person who stood before him before was no where in sight. "_Time? Alice!" He yelled the shoved his phone inside his pocket as he started looking for her."Alice?" He called out agai
CHAPTER 113Wedding bells "Hi, everyone. What's going on here?Did I interrupt anything? I can see y'all are having a good time, right?" Doctor Mario dashed inside Stephanie's ward with a document in his possession. Stephanie's conversation with her Mom was fruitful as they made peace and vowed to improve each other. Personally, Mrs. Rolando instructed everyone to join them inside the ward while she used the opportunity to apologize to Chris for treating him like a piece of trash while he was married to her daughter, Stephanie. The whole family is set to put the past behind them and embrace a new beginning that would be beneficial to everyone. Stephanie's near-death experience made them realize that there's more to life rather than beefing each other. "Not at all. Doctor Mario." Stephanie smiled. "I'm glad you're here with us.You came at the right time. We were just discussing my discharge date before you showed up. What's the update, doctor?" "Somewhat Positive if I must
Family ties."How do you feel now?" Chris asked Stephanie while she lay on her sick bed. She had her bandages wrapped around her head to enable a speedy recovery. It's not even 48 hours yet and Stephanie has lost much weight due to the excess bleeding from her head."I feel some type of way right now. I just can't explain. I can't wait to stand on my feet again." Stephanie responded in a faint voice as she held Chris's hands so passionately and stared directly into his eyes, "Thank You!""For? I can't recall doing anything," Chris responded to pretend he didn't know what she was talking about."Come on, Chris. Don't act like you don't know. Of course, you know what I meant. Thank you for everything. I wasn't expecting you to come through for me in my distress and trust me, I don't take your kindness for granted. I want you to know that I appreciate everything you do for me and more," Stephanie buttressed and displayed her heartfelt gratitude. She forgot to address the horrible texts s
Mrs. Rolando's venom.Heavy falls of snow in June are not uncommon, and only for a short time towards the end of July are the nights exempt from light frosts.The climate is hot and humid in the lowlands and along lower places, but in the uplands, it is dry with high temperatures and a cool atmosphere.Mrs. Rolando hasn't shown up yet and everyone's worried. Her hastiness would determine how fast Stephanie would get better."Have you figured out what to do? We don't have plenty of time to gamble around," Doctor Mario asked Chris. He was taking a stroll when he saw Chris and Emily standing at the reception. He expected Chris to have fetched Stephanie's family members previously discussed in his office."I know, Doctor. I'm working towards that I just called her mom and she'll be here pretty soon. Just buy us more time, please," Chris pleaded.Emily wasn't paying attention to their discussion. She concentrated her gaze on a woman approaching from a distance which she suspected was Mrs
CHAPTER 109The agony of Stephanie."Mr. Chris. Are you there?" Mario waved at the lost Chris to rejuvenate his lost soul. His mind went blank the moment Mario disclosed traces of narcotics found inside Stephanie's system."I'm fine! I am just trying to process everything. I'm still in shock.' Christian placed his head on Mario's desk to nurse his pain.Christian is quite aware that Mario is telling the truth but he's scared to admit it. He would rather pretend not to know to avoid Mario from suspecting that Stephanie is into drugs. He wishes he could visit Jayden at the station and strangle him with bare hands. He's the reason they're into this mess."I want to ask an important question and I'll need you to be honest with me. Can you do that?" Mario asked."Sure!" Chris nodded in a faint voice. His baritone voice has disappeared mysteriously without a trace due to the overwhelming situation.Narrowing his gaze around his office, Mario slowly whispered, "Is Stephanie a drug addict?"
Compound Woes"She's not even responding, Chris. Please assist me in taking her inside," Emily begged Chris. Stephanie is losing a lot of blood and Emily isn't about it. Just when she thought their problems were over, Stephanie's accident gave me another reason to trap them back inside the hospital's premises."Where are we taking her to? I know a nearby hospital where Stephanie would receive the best treatment. Let's get her inside my car," Christian said. He knew where Emily was driving but he just wanted her to spell it out."What sort of question is that? Why take her elsewhere when we are in the right place?Can't you see that we are in the hospital already? We should carry her inside where she would be treated inside." She responded with a harsh voice."Hell no! There's no way Stephanie would be treated in this same hospital. Have you forgotten what happened recently? To me, this hospital is bad news and must be avoided at all costs." Chris instructed at the expense of Stephani
Breaking free.Brandy gritted his teeth, remembering how confident he was a couple of minutes ago. He doesn't feel the same anymore and fears the worst that's about to him. His sense of loss was so deep, that he thought it'd kill him some nights.He paced around the cell for a couple of minutes in his prison uniform looking restless. He can't withstand the pressure anymore."Calm down, bro. It'll be fine. You've got nothing to worry about. You've been restless since we got here. We don't need that negative energy right now. We just need to stay positive." Jayden walked up to Brandy and calmed his nerves. It's crazy how you're calming the same person you're banking on for your freedom."Get your hands off me. You're in no position to say that to me. How dare you ask to stay calm when you know the situation already? You don't expect me to sit down and fold my arms right? I'm working towards my freedom unlike you with no plan. My Dad isn't picking up his calls or responding to his texts
Reconciliation Christian wasn't bothered about his potential arrest initially because he was quite confident of his innocence. He even made a declaration of becoming a Freeman who finally came to a manifestation.“I'll be going home at last. It's been a crazy adventure.” Chris smiled. He was so elated that he was going home. There's no greater joy than seeing Brandy and Jayden being arrested by the cops. If Chris was allowed to have his revenge on them, he doesn't mind shooting them in the head and watching them bleed to death. At least once in his life, he was able to do the right thing when it mattered.“Mark!” Chris halted Mark.“Where are you going? Please come back to me. There's something critical I need to discuss with you.We still have unfinished business.,” Christian called Mark when he noticed how scared Mark had become since he explained to everyone how Brandy destroyed everything. “Unfinished business? What are you talking about? Please make it make sense to me becau
The Escape route.“What's running through your mind now, Brandy? Doesn't it bother you that you might be spending the rest of your life in jail for committing a serious crime? You haven't spoken a word since we entered this vehicle. Are you planning on something I should know about?” Jayden whispered silently as the cops drove them to the station. He's noticed how unbothered Brandy has been lately.“Nothing special. I don't have Skeleton up my sleeves. I just have this peace of mind that can't be explained. I'm certain my Dad would come for me pretty soon. I've got absolutely nothing to worry about,” Brandy boasted. He isn't bothered by the arrest because he knows it's just a matter of time before his father comes through for him. When the cops got Brandy's declaration that Brandy would be arrested, he never argued or fought with them. Majestically, he smiled and walked his way into their vehicle, while Jayden kept arguing and pleading for a second chance at freedom again.Brandy's
Brandy's antics."Emily, is he telling the truth? I need you to be honest with me. You're the only one I could trust right now. Brandy is a jerk. No truth comes out of his mouth.I don't want to believe that Brandy erased all the data. What gave him the nerves to do that?" Chris focused his attention on Emily. She was the only person that wouldn't lie to him. He doesn't want to believe Mark's explanation even though it seems legit."I hate to admit this but it's nothing but the truth. Mark already said it all. If I wasn't there, I wouldn't have agreed to what he said. Everything happened right in front of me. You know what? I don't want to talk about this anymore. It saddens my heart each time I remember what happened out there.My head's spinning right now and I don't want to fall sick.," Emily narrated her ordeal in a soft tone. She's gradually losing her voice each time she opens her mouth to speak. She vowed never to speak until they reached the conclusion."Over to you Brandy. E