Chapter Fifty-Eight – BreakfastWhy were they in a taxi? Selene groaned as the taxi driver changed the song she was enjoying. “And the car?” “I returned it to the owner. Sorry about that. I didn’t realize that we’d still need it.” Dominic sighed, rubbing his temples. “I will like to drop home first though. Brielle wants the kids back.” Selene shrugged. “I’d go ahead to the company. Make sure you drop by, with Bethany too, so I’d discuss my findings with you two. I wouldn’t like to repeat myself.” Dominic smiled internally but said nothing. Bethany might need to drop Bobo somewhere before he comes but Selene didn’t need to know or she’d rake. The taxi stopped at the entrance of his estate and he alighted and watched it leave. “She can’t even tell her boss goodbye.” The lady was impossible. He took his phone and tried calling his house line but no one answered. He hastened his steps. Could it be that Bethany kidnapped all his kids and ran away? A sigh left him as he real
Chapter Fifty-Nine – India Selene dropped the pictures she took from a nearby CCTV. “Augustus Arthur Junior, or Neon, had said that he met Mrs. Jones at the airport to India.” Bethany looked at the pictures, then looked up. “Why are you calling him Neon though? First name basis already?” Dominic had been curious about it but didn’t say it out. With how the man had stared at Selene, he could only assume Neon was being friendly and flirty in moderation. But Selene looked offended with Bethany’s remark. Basically, all his remarks that day offended her, she worked her ass off to speak with strange people yet he only ask unimportant things. “That doesn’t matter, does it? Mrs. Jones going to India, for whatever reason, should be your priority.” She pointed at him.Bethany frowned, staring intently at her to determine whether she was being oblivious or naïve. “Yeah, Mrs. Jones is priority.” With that settled, Selene turned to Dominic. “Could you call Casimir and Jean to ask if
Chapter Sixty – India IIDominic remembered how their car was attacked when he was bringing Lucas back from school. He truly had no security anywhere. “I hear you. I’d be more careful.” Jamie nodded and made to leave before turning back around. “You do know there’s a kitchen in this building, don’t you?” Kitchen? “How? Like it’s attached to the company?” Dominic raised a brow, before slowly realizing. Indeed, there was, when he was younger, he usually had all his meals made for him. His grandfather never ordered and provided a high class chef that came every day to make meals. “Then how did you think I made the meal you ate with Mr. Augustus Arthur Duncan? Fairy Magic?” Jamie frowned. “You’re so absentminded.” A grim spread across Dominic’s face. “I’m sorry, I didn’t really think of it. Well, if it wouldn’t cost you much, I will be looking forward to another meal from you.” “Very well then.” Jamie smiled before leaving. Dominic felt his stomach dance, finally it’d be able t
Chapter Sixty-One – Shit workersWhat’s with everyone around him talking about India? Dominic frowned, looking at the bag of snacks. His best friend raised a brow. “That’s where I’m heading too. My girl is from India.” Dominic hoped it was a joke Silas was making. India? He was leaving for India after he just came to him? He left his seat. “We’ve a suspect of murder on the run at India? Is this related to that? Or you’re seriously about to go meet some girl at India when I need your help?” Dominic enquired. His best friend was quite surprising in different ways so maybe he had been filled up about the case from Selene. Dominic would like to hope on it. But Silas’ confused facial expression slowly killed the hope Dominic was hoping unto. He knew nothing, didn’t he? After helping him get the rental service on, he disappeared. “What have you been doing?” Dominic asked, maybe it would be something selfless like charity to poorer countries. That’d be forgivable. A smirk sprea
Chapter Sixty-Two – AshamedNow, it gave Dominic heartaches and regrets for getting married to someone who’d hurt him like that. And what did Brielle mean by thanking him for taking care of HIS OWN KIDS? “It was at the plane I realized I didn’t tell you they’re staying the night. I can’t keep them with my mom because they trouble her and she’s negligent. You know.” Brielle chuckled softly. What was she rambling on? Dominic placed the phone on the table without keeping it on loud speaker. She could ramble on forever. He was hungry and didn’t have any patience left. He noticed she cut the call and he exhaled in relief. But the phone began ringing almost immediately. “This lady never gives up.” It was a trait he liked in her but now, it was annoying. He answered again. “Hello.” “I was speaking but you weren’t responding so I thought there was a connection issue.” Her voce was slightly raised, like she knew he wasn’t responding purposely. “What do you want, Brielle?” Dominic
Chapter Sixty-Three – Visit Dominic rang the doorbell then held up the gifts he brought in front of his face so that it’d be the first thing seen. Someone opened the door. “Oh, Dominic.” Casimir sighed. “I thought Jean finally came back.” Came back? Dominic dropped the gift from his face. “Did she leave to somewhere?” He walked inside the place when Casimir gestured in. The house was beautifully furnished and looked new. Many things were made of glass than ceramics. A really fragile house. “No, Jean went to buy cakes. She said she’d buy all the flavors she sees. It’s been a while so I’m expecting her any time from now.” Casimir explained. “She must be bored out of her head to go on a cake hunt.” Dominic blurted. He regretted it immediately when Casimir heard it. He shouldn’t judge the siblings when he was related to why they were sober. Casimir nodded. “She hadn’t been concentrating on work so she took a leave. I guess she’s really bored out of her head.” Those words
Chapter Sixty-Four – PesteringDominic looked away from the road and at Casimir. “Killed? By any chance, Allen?” What had that bastard done! Did he just go on a killing rampage and wiped off everyone who stood in his way? And how has the police done nothing about that! “Don’t tell me that he discreetly silenced those who still supported Thales.” Dominic seethed “Well, you know it. And it’s not easy to track these things because he used health problems that those old men already had. He’s a real killer.” Casimir huffed. It was preposterous, at this stage. Was there any need to go to the investors when he knew the reason already? The ones alive probably sold their soul to the Allens. That old man was so bent on making himself like the Thales, feared and respected but he took a sharp turn for a shortcut. The Thales had such respect because they were a longtime generational wealth and worked hard for EVERYTHING they’ve ever had. There were few names that boast that loudly. T
Chapter Sixty-Five – Dispensable “Huh?” Someone walked into the restaurant. “Who dares to hurt my girlfriend? Show yourself!” Dominic snapped his head at the person, recognizing the voice. “Everett! Your girlfriend? You’re dating this animal?” So his taste has reached rock bottom? Everett paused on seeing Dominic. “Oh, It’s you.” He sighed. Casimir still held unto the lady acting like a wild animal, about to attack Dominic. “A little help here.” Dominic pulled Casimir back and the lady fell to the ground, she sprang up immediately and held unto Everett. “I’m dating a more capable man than that fool of before. He’d show you.” Was it the young billionaire that she wrapped herself around before, that she currently called fool? Dominic wondered if all women were this ungrateful. He glanced at Everett who had a bored expression. “You should really be careful with the girls you take. Why even did you take something like this?” Thing? Was it a human he referred to as thing? C