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
Chapter Sixty-Six – JealousDominic could barely finish his meal before he received another call, from Silas, telling him to pick up he and Lucas from the movies. He slowed down as he got in front of the cinema. Casimir looked engrossed in his phone. “Uncle Casimir!!” The phone nearly flew out of Casimir’s hand in fright. He tried to frown at the boy but seeing the hearty smile on his face, he couldn’t bring himself to. Was it this little boy that his mother had to hurt like that? He looked away, feeling intense guilt. “Hey, you’re back to shape already.” Dominic smiled as Lucas entered the car. “What did you watch?” “I saw this scary movie, like all the adults were really scared but… it didn’t move me.” Lucas shrugged proudly. Silas entered the car, holding a big cup of popcorn. “It mightn’t move you but you were really stuffing your mouth with food there. Chewing hardly might be how you drown the fear…” he trailed off when he saw Casimir. “Oh, who are you?” he lean
Chapter Sixty-Seven – Tune in “Okay, I think I have something. Something that wouldn’t just make me viral. It would make the Allens viral too.” Dominic said as his mind went to the item in his house. The Allens? Casimir and Silas stared at him. What was going on in that head of his? Taking his matter with the Allens to public radio was going to backfire. “Don’t give me the worried look. It’s a good plan.” Dominic tsked. He narrated how he acquired an expensive golden watch from Mr. Allen on the day he found him stranded. Silas immediately covered Lucas ears. “How can you be celebrating stealing something expensive from someone in front of your little nephew?” “Well, Mr. Allen gave it to him without knowing who he was, so you can’t really call it stealing.” Casimir stated. “So what do you want go do with the item?” Silas listened attentively, still covering Lucas’ ears. “You can advertise me and my business then showcase the golden watch. Report that it belonged to an o
Chapter Sixty-Eight – At Borok? The weather was really hot. Brielle took off her jacket suit, revealing only a tight singlet, clinging to her breasts, she went back to her work. The butler, serving her tea, gulped down saliva on looking at her, but kept on his work. He spoke when he was done. “Lady Brielle, if you want anything else, do tell me.” She looked up. “Ah, butler Su. You’re still here.” She took her jacket to cover her chest. She had been absentminded when she took off the jacket, not realizing he was there. The butler hid his blushed face. “Yes, if you need anything, just call for me and I’d be here immediately.” Brielle smiled at him. “Sure.” She noticed a small mark on his face that wasn’t there previously. She usually didn’t notice things on his body but she also knew the butler was very careful not to get scars on his body as he claimed unmarried men should look beautiful. “Erm… Butler Su? There’s something on your face, I couldn’t help but notice…” “Is