ANNA’S POVThe door to the visitor’s area opened with a heavy creak, and I stepped through, my eyes immediately locking onto Smith. My heart broke at the sight of him – the man I loved reduced to this state of utter desolation. I hurried over to him, my movements swift and purposeful, driven by a fierce determination to support him in any way I could.“Smith,” I whispered, my voice choking with emotion as I reached his side. I placed a gentle hand on his arm, trying to offer some comfort through my touch. “I’m here.”Smith lifted his tear-streaked face to meet my gaze, his eyes filled with a mixture of relief and agony. “Anna,” he managed to say, his voice trembling. “I don’t know what to do. I swear I had nothing to do with Emily’s murder. I don’t even know how this happened. You know me too well, Anna. I can’t hurt a fly.”I squeezed his arm reassuringly, my expression unwavering. “I believe you, Smith. I know you didn’t do this. We’re going to find a way to prove your innocence.”S
I wandered through the aisles of the bustling shopping mall, my mind a whirlwind of thoughts about Smith and the nightmare we were entangled in. I mechanically reached for items on my grocery list, my movements automatic as I tried to distract myself from the overwhelming stress of the situation. Smith’s tear-streaked face haunted my thoughts, and I couldn’t shake the image of him in that desolate prison cell.After I paid for my groceries, I stepped into the mall’s main corridor, my mind still racing with plans and possibilities to clear Smith’s name. As I made my way toward the exit, a familiar face caught my eye. At first, I thought my mind was playing tricks on me. It couldn’t be her. Emily was dead. But as I drew closer, there was no mistaking it – it was Emily.My heart pounded in my chest as I hurried towards her, my groceries forgotten in the cart behind me. “Emily!” I called out, my voice trembling with a mix of shock and disbelief. She turned at the sound of her name, her ey
THIS IS WRITTEN IN THIRD PERSON PERSPECTIVESmith sat in the waiting area of a sleek, modern office building, the tension in his body palpable. He had come to see one of his last remaining investors, desperately hoping to secure the funds needed to keep his company afloat. Despite the recent revelations about his innocence, the scandal had left deep scars, and many investors were wary of associating with him.The room was buzzing with activity as people moved in and out of offices, their voices a low hum that barely registered with Smith. His mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, plans, and a simmering frustration that threatened to boil over. He knew the stakes were high; if this meeting didn’t go well, his company might not survive.As he waited, Smith’s eyes wandered around the room, taking in the polished floors, the artfully arranged plants, and the glass walls that offered a glimpse into the bustling heart of the office. He tried to steady his breathing, to focus on the upcoming mee
Anna's POVAs I pondered on the issue at hand, I couldn't help but to wonder what was happening and why things always turned bad for us. “What was happening?” I thought, stepping out of the kitchen where I was preparing dinner. Smith's company was getting bankrupt and he had been trying to help himself but none of his plans had been working.Finally, today he had gone to meet one of his last remaining investors whom he hoped would help him. He had told me so many good stories about Mr. Henderson. How they became friends and how their friendship had lasted till this time. I was making a grilled cheese burger with fries but I had so much concentration that I was silent and the food would turn out bad. These past few days have met me persistently and consistently worried about Smith's business. He has literally been doing everything that he could to get his company back to what it was a few years ago. I was always feeling so overwhelmed with everything. Was this all for me? I even wen
Emily’s POV: I was finally satisfied with what I heard on the news. Smith Clifford was finally getting what he deserved, how dare him embarrass me like that and think he would go Scot free. I had other plans for him yet to be revealed. “I have only just begun, He will hear from me and I'll make him pay for what he did to me.” I took a bottle of water from the kitchen table. I had visited my mother and she agreed with me. “I love this.” Sally responded. “I think your father is beginning to fumble, I think he's beginning to have a hot spot for Anna.”“What?” I screamed. “Yes. The other day we were watching the news, he was in support of them and was asking me to stop the plans I had.” Sally told me, turning the stew she was making. “What do you mean? I thought that Dad would be so upset with Anna for refusing to help him. Why is he suddenly on her side?” I asked. “Well, I think he's being apologetic about everything.” Sally pointed out to me and that when I understood that this wa
Anna's POV: When I had gone to visit Emily and her mother. I was prepared for them. I knew I was going there and they'd find a way to make fun of me. Smith had been trying to put himself together and make things work out for him. The investors have all refused to partner with him since the incident of him being accused of killing Emily. The news had stopped caring about the news but the bloggers didn't stop talking about him and how his business would fail if he didn't make any moves. I was scared for Smith and his company so I decided to find a way to help him. Emily and Sally were against me and were the ones plotting and making Smith look bad in the eyes of people. I knew I needed to fight for my marriage and my husband so I decided to use my father, Sam, to get what I wanted. So I entered the car and without telling Smith where I was going, drove to the family house where I knew I would meet them. Before I had left, I had called Dad to let him know that l would be home soon an
Smith's POV: I was shocked when I heard Anna tell me that she wanted to sell our company's share. She could see that at that moment, I couldn't understand what She was trying to say. This was the same company I was fighting hard to secure. Why would she want to sell it? She quickly led me by the hand into the sitting room. I wondered what she wanted and why she wanted to sell the shares of the company when we were currently in search of people that would help us grow it. She led me to sit on a sofa while she sat next to me. “I understand that you are confused but I want you to know my plans. Please listen to what I have to say.” She started out.“I have a plan, I want us to sell the shares we have and use the money to help grow My Dad's company.” She paused, then glanced at me, then continued. “I know it doesn't make sense but try to understand. This is the only way I could trap my Dad into giving me half of the company and when he does what he had already agreed to, we can earn s
Smith's POV:When Dora, my secretary had told me that Emily was waiting for me, I knew she had come to cause a scene here so I asked Dora to let her in. It was better to cause that scene in a secluded place than let her do it in public. “Let her in.” I told Dora who rushed out to do exactly what she was asked. She was so innocent and also the most hardworking lady I had that worked for me. She was always early to work and would get things prepared and ready for me. I tidied my table quickly, then waited for Emily to usher herself into the office as she would rudely do. Seconds later, she came in as she slammed the door behind her. “Hello again.” She said and offered herself a seat without waiting for me to tell her to do so. “Yes. What can I do for you?” I asked, trying to sound as professional as I could. “I'm sure you've found out that your wife is a thief?” She asked, staring at me. There was a minute silence when she said that. In my mind, I was thinking that she had come ag
Anna’s POV“Mission complete from Wolf but he is in danger. He has been shot by a hostile,” Hibiscus reported. “He was shot on the stomach but it avoided his vitals. His car has been destroyed by the explosion and he has confirmed the death of Mark and the other guys. However, he has no car and he is still bleeding.”“Send White Shark to help him now!” I exclaimed. “Also, I never thought of this but now is the best time to end this. Send the anonymous tip to our man in the police. Dan needs to be rooted out tonight for sure. Tell them he plans to escape tonight as well.”“I will rush there to provide support instantly,” White Shark reported.I waited for two minutes before Hibiscus gave his latest report.“I have sent the anonymous tip and I have given Dan’s address. They will be there in fifteen minutes,” Hibiscus replied. “Also, Valentine is back at headquarters. He is recuperating for now.”“Where is the nearest seaport from Dan’s place?” I asked her carefully. “I don’t care where
Anna’s POVYes, it was time to end it all and put them to rest as well. This had to be done delicately. Mark had to come by himself.“How do we bring him in, ma’am?” Hibiscus asked me carefully.“Yeah, he had a phone with only three contact numbers. I think sending a photo of his death will connect us with Mr. Anonymous…” I replied carefully.“It probably will but it might also turn chaotic. There will be more than one person to confront and it is nothing good, you know,” White Shark replied carefully. He already knew he would be leading this operation.“That is why we cannot confront them normally. We will put Daniel Locke’s body in the house I was kidnapped and taken to and also, we will have bombs all around. I don’t know where to get bombs but you can, right?” I asked them carefully.“It is illegal but I have a private dealer. I will work things over with him and set things up within two hours,” White Shark told me calmly. “That saying, I am to detonate the bomb when I see Mark en
Anna’s POV“I know him already. He is the captain, Daniel Locke…” I replied. “Hey, White Shark, prepare the interrogation room. I will speak to him when we get to the headquarters. My husband is there too, right?”“He is,” White Shark replied. “Also, he has been strange. He knew before you were attacked so he must have gotten the information from someone else. I asked about the person who told him about the attack but he has been keeping the secret. To avoid matters getting out of hand, I gave no information to him when we were going to rescue you. He will find out when you get back.”I sighed.“Don’t make things too complicated…” I replied. “My husband is not someone that would betray me or any other person. I will find out the truth when I get back so remain calm until then.”----------------When the car stopped at the headquarters, I entered with a classy feeling. I was confident and this topped my personal charts. I entered and I was welcomed by the agents at the headquarters. Hi
Anna’s POVThe men who kidnapped me were all gazing at me. For sure, they would think I was crazy. Truly, a person who was kidnapped should not have such nerve. I would need to show them how different I was from them. I didn’t have to panic because of them. Although I wasn’t confident that I wouldn’t get killed, I had faith in Smith and my other men. Surely, White Shark and Hibiscus would be listening to my voice right now. They would save me for sure.“None of these men knows my name!” he told me coldly. “There are four of them but they call me captain and nothing more. Please, stop talking about my name or I’ll be forced to deal with you harshly.”Then I remembered. The most core value of their organisation was secrecy and I could make him do something he would regret if he got angry.“Oh dear!” I exclaimed. “Your captain’s name used to be Daniel Locke but he bears John Locke right now. He is an adult movie star. Go to porn hub and search for his name. He is not too popular but he h
Anna’s POVThe driver with shaky hands turned on outside communication mode. Now, I could talk and those people could hear. Andy took charge now.“Hey, you should stop this now…” Andy told them carefully. “I am sure you know the person I am transporting. If you didn’t know, you won’t bother doing this much. If you want money, we’ll pay. Please, remove the bombs and let’s sort this out properly.”“We came here for a mission and it is to kill the person you badly wish to protect. I have no reason to kill you as well so you can pay a million dollars for your freedom…” the leader of the men outside said carefully. I looked at Andy carefully and he nodded pitifully.“I don’t have that much on my bank account but I have it in a safe in my house. I can only wire two hundred thousand dollars right now. If you want a million dollars, you can go to my house,” Andy said carefully.“Two hundred thousand dollars sounds great!” the leader exclaimed. “However, how about a better deal. You don’t get
Anna’s POV“Oh! That’s nice!” I exclaimed. “Find out the fellow and report to me before any other person. As for Wolf, do you have any requests?”“I need some men on standby,” Wolf replied. “The men in Dan’s mansion do not look friendly at all and if I am found out by any means, I have no means of escaping. It is better I leave now before my identity is uncovered. Please, send some men over.”“I will consider,” I replied.“Please,” Wolf begged over the call. “I have a bad feeling about this. Trust me, I am fearless but I also take my instincts seriously. We can do this some other time. I need to get out of here but without those men catching onto me.”I took a deep breath.“Hey, White Shark! Are you on the call too?” I asked.“I am…” White Shark replied. “I guess you wish to know what I think about Wolf’s request. I am right, aren’t I?”“You are,” I smiled. I do this regularly these days. “Let me know what you think about this. It might influence my decision a great deal so tell me wh
Anna’s POV“We have a problem, boss,” White Shark stormed into my office. The fact that he called me ‘boss’ made me lit up a smile. It was unexpected but it also felt good for him to acknowledge me. He was formerly one of those men that never believed a lady could be good in other things except on the bed and in the kitchen. I must have changed his mindset. Anyway, he said there was a problem and I needed to hear.“What’s the problem? I’m busy, you know,” I told him carefully.“It is related to this current case and I think we have been found out…” White Shark replied. “I was tailing the CEO of AKS Group as you instructed and I made sure I wasn’t noticed by any of his bodyguards. However, he had secret bodyguards. They weren’t normal bodyguards which I could shake off like that. They seemed to be mercenaries from that secret organisation. I have left no traces though. They shot at my car too even though I never attacked them first.”“Spying on their financier is the same thing as atta
Dan’s POV“Hey!” I shouted. “I know you don’t have any regard for me but just shut your lying tongue or I will cut it out. I never put you in danger. Since I shed your identity to the other guys, how many attempted murders has occurred?”“It was only yesterday,” Mark replied calmly. “No one knows if I will be killed tomorrow. You don’t understand how things works here. I can see the reason why your father does not trust you. You might be the end of this organization.”I slapped him. I knew he could have moved before then but he stood there, breathing hard. I was scared he would punch me but he only stood there. I was the one who slapped him but I was the one afraid. Sammie was still in the room and I could not bear to act like a weakling.“Listen up!” I shouted at him. “I am not a perfect human and no one is perfect. If I am lacking, you tell me instead of telling me I am not capable. Do you know how much it hurts? You should know already.”“I fucking know!” Mark shouted in the loudes
Dan’s POV“We have a problem!” Mark told me over the phone. He was formerly known as Anonymous to me before I got to know his true identity. I heaved a sigh now.“You have never called me for something good. It is always a problem. This must be what made my father age so quickly and even fall sick. Some rest and peace would have been so helpful…” I told him carefully over the phone.“But you still need to listen. There is a reason to believe that someone wants to hurt our financier. Do you remember him? The CEO of AKS Group is the person I mean…” Mark told me carefully. “He is a billionaire and he has bodyguards watching over him. However, our organization provided some undercover mercenaries to keep him safe. Today, they discovered someone watching him.”“Did you capture the person?” I asked shortly.“Unfortunately, we were unable to capture the person behind this. Our men managed to capture the plate number and we are currently tracking the owner of the car. We need your directives