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
Chapter Sixty-Nine – M*rderersBrielle turned to the entrance of her father’s study. Her two boys were looking at their grandfather with disgusted expressions written all over their faces. “Uncle Bethany will beat you. You can’t kill him!” Dorian said bravely. “He’d beat you and Daddy will arrest you!” Brielle had never seen Dorian speak so brazenly. And how did they know Bethany? They’ve never seen him before! How did they know he was their uncle? Lucian scoffed. “So you’re the bad guy Daddy was talking about? I’d go and tell Daddy.” “You bastard kids! Do as you like!” Allen shouted. Lucian pulled his brother, as they ran off. Their mother charged at the old man. “Bastard kids? How dare you call them that?” she held his collar. Master Allen slapped her but she held his collar tightly. “I am used to those! They are now weak, you murderer! So Dominic was right! You tried killing him, didn’t you?” Butler Su quickly pulled Brielle out of the way as Master Allen threw a gl
Chapter Seventy – Crazy MomThe Young Master was quiet. Brielle was with the children? Then did they live the Allens Manson together? It made him curious. “I’d tell my receptionist to show you a room to wait, then meet you guys in an hour. Do wait for me.” He said. “Okay!” The twins chorused. “Butler Su will help us get the gifts too. Thank you, Daddy!” The butler glared at the kids. Why him? But then, who else will go? He sighed, glancing at Lady Brielle. She nodded and slowed to a stop. “We’d be at Thales Company. Don’t need to speak to anyone at home, okay?” The butler nodded, Brielle drove off. The car was quiet but she could hear the anticipation and excitement of her children within the silence. They finally arrived at Thales Company. Jake got down then opened the door for his brothers. The twins scampered into the building. Brielle smiled, seeing Lucian who was usually calm being so agile. He was still a kid anyway. The receptionist left her desk as they walk
Chapter Seventy-One – Selfish The energy within the company died down by afternoon. Dominic slumped down on his chair. It wasn’t even the end of the week yet he felt so exhausted. The lawyer was still perusing though mounds of paperwork, while Lucas was asleep on her laps. Dominic smiled, his little nephew must feel safe around her now. It was time to see his family as promised. “Um, Selene, I’d leave the rest to you for now. You should stop soon too.” She looked up, then down again at the papers. “No worries, you can have a break. I’d handle it till then.” Dominic wondered why she sounded like his boss giving him some time out? She was impossible. He carried Lucas off her and towards the room where his family where. On opening the door, he saw half of them asleep, except Suzy, Jake, and a young man he recognized as Butler Su. “Oh, would you look at that! Lucas actually looks adorable when he sleeps.” Suzy teased, it made Jake give her the sides eye. The twins were resti
Chapter Ninety – The Old Man Effects of being in a coma for long still plagued him, not even in a medical way or physical but mentally. This news should be the greatest in his life but it got delivered to him, laced with mockery. “Huh? What do you mean when will we get the verdict?” Selene had scowled at him. “Didn’t you throw a party for the case? Or you did so without knowing what was said?” Dominic had rubbed his neck, wondering what could have been said. “There was a break… right?” “Ah, you’re hopeless.” Selene massaged her temples. “The verdict came the same day. Mr. Allen sentenced to thirty-seven years imprisonment. Mrs. Jones— Hey!” Dominic rushed out from her office to go read it himself. How did he not know that the information he’d been waiting for all year came out a day back? He opened his laptop and read trending headlines. Indeed! The verdict came yesterday and it’s the best thing. Mr. Allen had almost forty years imprisonment, he’d definitely be dead bef
Chapter Eighty-Nine – Celebration It felt like a huge burden had been lifted off his shoulders yesterday, coupled with the good news that the Trial was successful. The burden of the bratty lady who he finally realized was named Kate. She had attacked him in her usual way and Neon confronted her. Sweat beads filled her forehead and words couldn’t leave her mouth. She stammered out a sorry but got ignored. It had been a priceless moment for Dominic. Neon could break up with her from there, after all, his interest were on Selene, not her copycat. The case in court hadn’t been over yet. All that’s left was the court’s sentence over Mr. Allen and Mrs. Jones. Allen Company had been completely given to Brielle to save it. Dominic hadn’t heard from her since she ran out after her argument with Pamela’s argument, but it didn’t bother him. What they shared those few months before his accident faded the moment they began doubting each other. And he wanted focus on his company a
Chapter Eighty-Eight – Joke “I didn’t think you knew Selene.” Neon started after Dorian began to feel sleepy again. “When I saw you two that time I just assumed it was for some reason.” Dominic ignored him, looking at the expenses. “She’s actually your employee. That means she wouldn’t take any other jobs during that time. Her pay may be sort of fair.” Neon added. “Huh?” Dominic raised a brow. “You are only supporting this because you like her, right?” Neon’s cheeks reddened. “What do you… yes?” “Like how long did she…” Dominic paused. Selene had been working for him for almost a year. Did she really take no other job apart from his own? He realized that they had been no cases trending that involved Case Closed for a year now. She totally focused on this one. The comments had cheered her comeback. Truly, for a year, she devoted it to his case. He looked at the expenses. They weren’t preposterous anymore. She was a big shot lawyer who stuck with him for a year. “
Chapter Eighty-Seven – Crazy! What did Neon want with him? Dominic kept his eyes on him. Neon still had a plastered smile on his face. Seeing he was bent on being a guest, Dominic sighed and gestured for him to seat down. His plans to continue reading comments were over. Dominic sat down too, placing Dorian on his laps. “You wanted to see me? I hope nothing happened in the family.” Not that he’d care but he just wanted to ask. Neon exhaled. “We are family members, you know?” Dominic nodded. Dorian turned to him questioningly. “He’s really my uncle? Another one?” Did Neon introduce himself as his uncle? The father nodded. “Yes, another one. Be happy that you have tons.” Dorian smiled widely. “I’m happy.” Neon smiled. “I didn’t think you’d have kids.” Why did he sound so familiar? Dominic hummed. “Yeah, I do, after all, kids are a blessing.” He went straight to the point. “You came here because…?” “Right.” Neon took a picture out of his pocket. Was it Selene? Domi
Chapter Eighty-Six – ApologiesThe trial was in few days time. Selene became really hot stuff. Dominic sipped on the orange juice Dorian had given him. The comments were entertaining now. Mr. Allen had much more enemies than he knew. Many of them were in the comments engaging in comment sections battles with Mr. Allen deranged fans. Even Brielle’s fan boys were in the comments, only defending Mr. Allen because he hurt their ‘rival’ Young Master Dominic Thales. Dominic also noticed his fan girls replying Brielle’s fan boys. He smirked. The comment section was a really interesting place to be. It had lots of laughs too. There was a knock on his door and Dominic closed the laptop. He had little to do that day, he could even spend it entertaining himself with the comments. Someone entered his office and Dominic’s expression changed. “Norman?!” What was a brat like him doing at his office? The office door widened and Lucian walked in. “Daddy, he said he wanted to speak with yo
Chapter Eighty-Five – Pre-trialAll Selene’s charges were accepted by the court. The trends shot up when it was released that it was Case Closed that would be handling the case. It was also revealed that Case Closed’s father was killed by Mr. Allen though the reason wasn’t released. It really reduced Mr. Allen’s supporters because unlike the Thales Empire, Case Closed was like a national treasure. The fact made Dominic anxious again because after all was done, he’d have to pay Selene and her price could send him back to bankruptcy. Still, getting justice for his dead relatives would be worth anything. Today was the day of pre-trial. Dominic realized that was something else that made him anxious. Mrs. Jones had been arrested and kept in custody, she returned back to the country and got caught at the airport. A really good lawyer would represent Mr. Allen, he probably would suppress evidence and dismiss some charges. He would be going for a lighter sentence too. Dominic ru
Chapter Eighty-Four – Argue The day of charging came. Dominic was thoroughly grateful for the people in his life. Immediately the charges became live, Silas took it live, literally. It had been trending for the past two hours. The secret of Thales Empire’s fall. Dominic wasn’t really fond of that tag because to him, the empire hadn’t fallen but it could have. The young master had gotten numerous submissions of fan mails, especially those entitled fans who were asking him to give the full summary of what happened. Dominic was glad they bothered to know.Selene made the charges sound really heinous. Tadashi was charged with kidnap, manslaughter and torture of Lucas’ father and Mrs. Thales. The man would never get a light sentence especially as he was in a foreign country. Death was a probability for him. Mrs. Jones was charged with conspiracy, murder and attempted murder, law breaking, evading police, amongst other possible charges. Selene just kept them coming. Mr. Allen
Chapter Eighty-Three – No proofDominic smirked. He had also forgotten that she could be crazy too. Her methods would put her in trouble if the doctor’s assistant filed a case against her. Matt cried again as another pen was stabbed into his leg, he felt a thin line of blood stream down his legs. “Start talking.” Brielle ordered. She had to get useful information for Dominic today and now or she wouldn’t be able to face him when she would leave here. Matt cried bitterly. Why was a woman who liked treating him like an animal! All because of that wretched young master. He didn’t want to give up. “Milady, I love you!” A scowl came on Brielle’s face. What, in all the things she had said, translated to him giving her a love confession? Wasn’t he listening to her? She pulled out the first pen she stabbed in and Matt wailed again. She looked him dead in the eyes. “That’s my response, scum! You should learn to know your place!” Matt’s eyes brimmed with tears. It was no use. Then
Chapter Eighty-Two – Crazy LadyCould this be it what started their attack in the first place? Could it be his Grandfather rejected the Society? Dominic couldn’t be so sure. It was only an example by Lucas anyway. Yet, this gave him lots of insights to what could be going on within the Society. He rubbed Lucas head and took out a hundred dollar bill. “This really helped so I’d pay for your services, Teacher Lucas.” His nephew’s eyes widened on seeing the bill, but he comported himself and replied. “Thank you and I hope you learnt a thing or two from my short lecture.” Dominic laughed as he returned to his study room. He should visit his hospital and make enquires. The more of these Society members he finds, the better evidence. Leaving the study later, he found no one in the living room. He looked at the wall. Brielle had drafted a timetable for the kids. By the side there was a calendar for those who followed the timetable exactly and the prizes involved. Dominic slightly