Clarissa stood in shock, her first layer of armor had been taken away. Her lawyers had barely spared her a glance, standing with their faces to the ground. “Let’s take a trip down memory lane, shall we?” Mr kareel said enjoying the way Clarissa looked.“This is a forensic and post partum analysis I had done on my dead wife,” Mr kareel said giving the file to Peggy to pass the papers around.Xavier eagerly snatched the paper from Peggy’s hand, his eyes wide as he read through the details listed out.Xavier’s eyes watered as he saw a picture of his mother, her hazel eyes were a shade darker than his and Xavier could tell that he had gotten his nose from his mother.Angelica’s eyes watered, seeing the dejected look in Xavier’s face. She could feel how broken he was feeling and wished he didn’t have to sit through this.“I’m here,” Angelica whispered into Xavier’s ears, squeezing his palm softly, silently giving him comfort.Xavier nodded, his throat clogged as he read through the detail
Camera flashed. Melody was the first to get wind of the information, someone in the Constantine’s staff had told her of the big show down that was happening. This was bigger than she had anticipated, her mole was clearly undermanned and she was thinking for thinking ahead.Loyalty could weaver at the right price.Clarissa tried to hide her face, hoping to not be captured by the pressing as the police led her into the waiting vehicle. Mr kareel wasn’t bothered about the appearance of the press, he was in turn going to give a speech at the end of the day. Mr kareel turned his gaze to Alex who looked like he was a few seconds away from passing out. “Alex,” Mr kareel called out gently. “fa.. Mr kareel,” Alex replied, fumbling over the words. It was obvious he was about to call Mr kareel father before he quickly caught himself. Mr kareel smiled, it was sad to see Alex go through the crimes Clarissa had committed. “I will be taking nothing from you, everything you have owned, they a
Xavier stood with a smug look on his face. This was just the cherry on the top, proving to kelanie that he was in fact Mr kareel’s son. Kelanie looked at the paper in her hand, they had stripped her of everything. She had no Alex, no money and definitely no house to stay. “Turn on the television,” Peggy said in a hurried tone ordering the maid that stood by the corner of the living room. “Tonight we would be airing a series which is a documentary on the life of Xavier Constantine and how he had missed a bullet, and the fails of a vengeful ex-wife kelanie Jenkins.” The air hostess said. Kelanie gasped, this was what melody was trying to warn her about. This was the show melody was gathering information about her for. Kelanie’s phone dinged, “there’s no way to hide, get my money ready,” the message read. Kelanie didn’t have to ask who it was, it was obvious the message was from Mr Russell. The protection kelanie had from the Constantine name was gone. There was nothing holding hi
“What do you think you are doing here?” Mr Jenkins growled. Kelanie stood shocked by the animosity in his voice. “Dad” she whispered tears flowing down her cheeks, she had just arrived the house and her father wouldn’t even let her through the front door. “Dad” kelanie called, her voice cracking as she tried to speak. “Let’s settle this inside,” Mrs Jenkins said, trying to calm the tension. Kelanie smiled softly at her mother, one thing was certain, her mother was going to make it right.“No, she can’t come in here, she has done enough already, we can’t afford such bad press now” her father hissed.Kelanie frowned, “bad press? If I do recall correctly, it was you that made me literally throw my life away all because of some image that you wanted to protect,” kelanie yelled.Mr Jenkins looked unbothered by her words, kelanie was a grown woman who knew the path of right and wrong.“yes, I pushed you I’ll admit to that fact, but you my dear have been terrible at every decision you ha
Epilogue Two years later It’s been two years of bliss and laughter. Mr kareel had handed over the reins of the company fully to Xavier, after holding the nation on a thirty minutes emotional choke hold. The press conference had been a real insightful moment for people around the world. Xavier’s story from grass to glory, had become a moral lesson for kids all over the world. The Constantine family had never been greater. Angelica watched with fondness in her eyes as Xavier and Alex talked with investors. Alex and Xavier had become closer than ever. Alex had used a year away from the media and everyone and gone on a soul searching mediation, and that was where he found his wife Gina. Gina had been an anchor, keeping Alex steady, through the turbulent waves that surged around him. When Alex had returned, he had a clearer vision of the things he needed to do about his life and he had also a sober reflection on his past.Mr kareel had been excited to see Alex turn into something
As the rain poured down mercilessly, Mr. Ambrose, the boss, stood arrogantly on the sheltered porch, a cruel sneer twisting his lips. He gestured mockingly towards Xavier, whose soaked belongings lay scattered on the pavement."Well, well, well, what do we have here? Not so sharp-tongued now are ya?" Mr. Ambrose jeered, his voice dripping with disdain. "Seems like someone thought they could challenge me and win."Xavier stood before him, soaked to the bone and utterly defeated, his frustration evident in the tight clench of his jaw. He longed to retaliate, to tell his boss off, but the fear of losing his job held him back, chaining his tongue."Sir, please... I-I need this job," Xavier pleaded, his voice wavering as he reluctantly sank to his knees in the rain. "I can't afford to lose it. My wife... she'll be furious. This is the second job I've lost this month since losing my company. My marriage is crumbling, please."Mr. Ambrose scoffed, towering over Xavier with arms folded, relis
The next morning, Xavier woke up to find that he had fallen asleep on a chair. His neck ached and as he stretched, he searched for any sign that would tell him his wife had returned.He had waited for her in the living room throughout the day and until night but unfortunately, she hadn't returned even with all the missed calls he had given her."Where could she have gone? What did I say that kept her out this long?" Xavier sighed.With no other choice left, Xavier set out for her parents' lavish estate, hoping for answers.As Xavier took a cab to Kelanie's parents' estate with the last cash he had at hand, his mind raced with possibilities. What could have prompted Kelanie's sudden departure for this long? Was it something he said or did? Or perhaps something entirely unrelated to him? Or maybe she is just so fed up with him that she doesn't want to sleep under the same roof as him?Arriving at the grand gates, Xavier hesitated for a moment before pushing the button at the side.Afte
Xavier, with his eyes shut in sleep, felt a light tapping on his arm. He rolled over to face the other side of the couch he had fallen asleep on but started feeling a tug instead. He squinted his eyes and looked behind him only to find his wife sitting on the same couch and holding his job applications in her hand.Xavier sat up immediately, looking shocked to see her and partially wondering if it was a dream."Kelanie? You're... You're here?" he asked in disbelief, sorry written all over her face as she nodded quietly."About those papers... I tried. I tried my best to look for a proper job throughout yesterday but..." In the middle of Xavier's words, Kelanie rushed to hug him, cutting off his words in the process.Kelanie's sudden embrace caught Xavier off guard, but he reciprocated, wrapping his arms around her tightly. "Did something bad happen? Why the hug all of a sudden? Are you alright?" to say Xavier was confused was, to say the least. Kelanie had never behaved this way wit