Chapter 36"Phew…that was a narrow escape.” Camille muttered hurrying into her office.The car got to the company before she could answer his question, and she quickly stepped down, waving at him with a sheepish smile and claiming she had work to do.“You must be funny, the boss can never be into someone like her. I'm sure she's just like one of his girlfriends he fucks and dumps.”Two female workers who walked past her murmured between themselves.They secretly glanced at her, murmuring words of laughter until they passed her by.Camille sneered at them. Her phone rang in her pocket and she brought it out to see it was Cynthia.“Hey,” Cynthia waved at Camille from a distance.“Hey, how've you been doing?” Cynthia's smile grew wide as Camille took her to a bench nearby.“I'm great.”“Sorry, I didn't inform you of my coming before now. But it seemed quite urgent, so I had to rush over myself.”Camille nodded with a chuckle, “Your call came in at the right time.”Cynthia brought out a
Tiffany's eyes locked onto the man, "Excuse me, sir! Are you the one in charge? You need to release my friend immediately!"The man ignored her, he left the officer he was speaking with and walked past Tiffany. Tiffany swiftly moved to block his path. "I'm talking to you! Release Camile now!"“How can you conclude she's a murderer? Are you all trying to frame her?”The man ignored her trying to walk past her and she blocked his path again. “Bring out all the evidence you have, I'm sure they are all just lies to detain my friend.”The man raised an eyebrow, amused by her sudden action. "Excuse me." He said, placing his words carefully. Tiffany stood firm, her hands on her hips. "Excuse you?"The man smirked, his voice dripping with confidence. "You're quite...passionate. But do you know who I am?"Tiffany's resolve wavered for a moment, his words piercing her focus. She regained her composure. Who cares who he is? All that matters is that Camile gets released. "I'm the one who can
Miriam darted across the sharp corner, her black veil fluttering behind her. She held her breath, avoiding detection. Suddenly, a tap on her shoulder made her spin around. A man in a face cap, dirty jeans, and a faded T-shirt stood before her. He nodded, and Miriam slid out a wrapped object from beneath her dress, handing it to him with a swift motion. Their eyes locked briefly before she vanished into the shadows.****Frederick paced back and forth in his office, papers scattered, chairs overturned, and his assistant cowered in the corner. Cassie burst in, surprised at how messed up the office looked. "Frederick, what's wrong? Your assistant said you've been acting strangely and yelling at them."Cassie began gathering the scattered papers and righting the chairs. Frederick raked his hands through his hair, his eyes wild."I lost the contract, Cassie. The company is going bankrupt."Cassie's brow furrowed. "But you said you already secured it. What happened?"Frederick slumped onto
Cassie held the gun in her left hand, her face looked dark as she stared at the cold lifeless body on the floor. She spat on it and gritted her teeth, clutching the knife tightly. She took her phone and dialed a number. "Mother, I'll complete the task tonight. I'll have enough funds for our plan...“”Yes, I have direct access to the company's finance office. It'll be done soon."Cassie spoke into the phone.Frederick stood behind, his eyes widening in shock. He had been walking by Cassie's office and overheard her conversation."Cassie, what's going on?" Frederick demanded, stepping forward.Cassie spun around, phone slipping from her hand. "Frederick! I... uh...""Why, Cassie?" Frederick's voice was firm, his eyes blazing with anger. "What Finance office? Are you behind the company's bankruptcy?"Cassie's composure crumbled. "I... I loved you, Frederick.“Frederick felt his world crushing before him, this was the woman he loved so much and made sure to satisfy her every needs and w
Tiffany's eyes widened as she entered Camille's room, taking in the elegant decor and spacious layout. “Wow, your room is stunning!” she exclaimed. “You never told me this was the kind of life you were living.”Camille chuckled. Tiffany suddenly turned to Camille, her eyes widening. “Don't tell me that punk is your husband?” She said referring to Ethan. Camille laughed, " No he's my husband's cousin.”Tiffany exhaled," Well, that's a relief.“"Is he that bad?” Camille taunted. She took a pillow and sat beside her. "Don't get me started.“ She scoffed. “You came for-"Yeah,” Tiffany cut her short. “I almost forgot, I came to deliver a package.” She jumped down from the bed. Camille brow furrowed, “What package?” “I left it downstairs, I'll be back.” She closed the door behind her. Tiffany picked up the package and was about climbing the stairs when Ethan emerged from his room. “Tiffany, may I have a word with you?” he asked, his tone firm but polite.Tiffany smirked, “Never knew
Sean leaned in close to Camille, his voice barely audible, “Enjoy the rest of the evening, I have something to take care of. Meet you at home later?”Camille nodded, smiling. “Okay, everything okay?”Sean reassured her with a warm smile. “Just a minor detail. Jeffrey will pick you up when you are done, bye. I'll meet you at home.”With that, he left the building with Jeffery. She made her way out of the company and saw Ethan and Tiffany standing by his car. A slight chuckle escaped her lips.” Always arguing." She muttered moving close to them.“I'm telling you, beautiful ladies are everywhere!” Ethan exclaimed.Tiffany shook her head. “You're not looking for substance, Ethan. Beauty is more than physical appearance.”Camille chimed in, “Actually, I think beauty is a combination of confidence, intelligence, and kindness. Physical appearance is just the icing.”Tiffany nodded vigorously. “Exactly! Camille gets it.”Ethan chuckled, holding up his hands. “Alright, alright. I'm outnumbere
Cassie's face twisted in rage as she watched the news on her phone.“No, no, no!” She shouted, hurling her phone across the room. It shattered against the wall.She paced furiously, her mind racing with various thoughts. Finally, she stopped, took a deep breath, and dialed a number.“Mother,” Cassie spat, “You won't believe what Sean's done now.”Her mother's calm voice answered, “What is it, darling?”Cassie seethed, “He's made that…that…Camille the owner of Gracious Fashion and leader of the competition team!”Her mother's tone turned icy. “We'll take care of this, Cassie. I've gotten it taken care of.”Cassie's anger simmered, replaced by a sinister grin. “Oh, Mother, I'm counting on it.”*****Tiffany drank too much and kept dragging Ethan to take her home. Blaming him for her excessive drinking. Camille had to take a taxi home. She smiled and grinned as she climbed the stairs. She entered her room and rushed to her bed as she fell on it. Not only that, but she sat straight and
The sharp cry of Frederick form his ward got the nurses and doctors hurrying to him.Camille and Cynthia hasten their stride into the ward. They stood shocked to see him calm and sleeping as he breath in and out slowly.Cassie's head rested on the bed beside him. Her palm covered his hands. She raised her head to look at the doctors and nurses and behind them was Camille.Tears streamed down her face. "I don't know what happened he just began to scream." "I'm scared." Cassie muttered as the doctors rushed to check his vitals and change his water bag. Camille and Cassie were the only ones left in the room. Camille's gaze fell on her shoe and she sensed something strange. A feeling she could not expain.Cassie wiped her tears and stood up." What are you doing here?" she asked.Camille's mind was on where she had seen that shoe before not realising Cassie was asking her a question. She glanced at Cassie suspiciously, she was the one who passed by her earlier with a hood."Are you so fr
“Why didn’t you tell me?” Sofia quivered her gaze down, she was covered in sweat as she stuttered. “She-she threatened to kill me,” tears fell from her eyes freely. Camille ruffled her hair in frustration going to seat on a chair. “Stand up.” She said her arms crossed. “I said you can stand up.” Camille said again. Sofia slowly stood up her gaze downwards as she stared at the floor.“And you destroyed the designs? After knowing how much effort I put in it. You promised to change and I trusted you.” Camille said in disbelief. The door suddenly opened and Tiffany entered, “Hey, Cam.” She paused looking at Sofia who bent her head in shame. “Is she back? I thought she said she was on leave because she’s sick.” Tiffany threw the popcorn in her mouth munching on it as she spoke.Camille sighed, “That was only an excuse for her to carry out her misdeed.”“Misdeed?” Tiffany looked at her puzzled. “You mean to say she lied?” Camille nodded, “She was the one who destroyed the design.” She
“Wow, the view from up here is stunning.” Camille exclaimed with a smile.“Do you love it?”“Of course,” She smiled.Cole stared at her beautiful smile, she turned, and he quickly diverted his gaze. “What do you want to take?” He asked.“No it’s fine. I’m okay.” She said with a smile.Cole insisted, “There’s no way I’ll let you come all the way here, and you won’t take anything.” “Alright, I’ll have something to drink.”“That’s better then.” Cole smiled.He took his phone and made the orders.“Okay, while we wait for the drinks, how are you doing?” He asked.“Well, I’ve been good. At least after you ran away, and I didn’t see you.” Camille said with a short laugh.“Ah, that day. I chased after the person who hit us. It was a pity I couldn’t catch her before she escaped.” “Oh,” Camille muttered in a low tone. “The accident was fatal, did you sustain any injury? I tried reaching out to you to even say thank you. But your line wasn’t reachable.” Cole nodded, “I misplaced my cell pho
A week passed after the incident, Camille and Sean were discharged from the hospital four days after the incident, and they returned to their daily work like nothing happened.“I won’t be able to go with you, Camille. I’m sorry, but Ethan wants me to go to a party with him. Don’t worry, I’ll go with you next time. Love you.” Camille read out with a sigh, dropping the phone on the bed. “I guess I’m all alone on this one.” She muttered, sitting in front of her mirror. She wanted to apply her body cream when her phone rang. She walked back to the bed, picking it up.“What’s up, Sean? Missing me already? We just talked like five minutes ago.” She smiled, saying through the phone.“I suddenly began to miss you again. Are you busy?” Sean asked.“Hm mm, not really, what is it?”“Let’s go out for lunch, I’ll send Jeffery to come pick you up.”Camille smiled, “Alright, I’ll be waiting.” She said, cutting the call.Camille breathed out standing in front of her wardrobe. “How about this?” She m
Sofia quivered hiding behind a wall, her eyes closed. “Where is Fredrick?” Cassie said walking down the hallway of her office with her assistant.“He had an emergency again, I sent the nurses to attend to him. He’s presently at home.” Cassie nodded, her face looked pale as she dragged her feet on the floor. She paused staring at the floor like she forgot something. She turned to her assistant giving her a questioning look. “Call me Sofia and ask her to meet me at the office unfailingly tomorrow morning. I have an appointment by 10. She should meet me by 9.” She said and continued to walk.Sofia heard what she said, she leaned closer to the wall, Cassie’s footsteps approaching louder. Her phone vibrated in her pocket, she gasped trembling as she tried hard to turn it off.Cassie paused, “Was that you?” She asked her assistant. She shook her head in reply. Cassie’s brow furrowed, she was sure she just heard something. Her instincts kicked in, she narrowed her gaze, squinting her eyes
“Mother, what do you mean he's my father? That's a lie right?” Cassie looked at her mother in the eyes, silently wishing she would say yes. However, are expectation were shattered by her mother's next word?“I've hidden it from you for too long and I think it's best you know now.” Miriam said in a low tone.“M.. Mother, what are you saying? There's no way he's my father.” She stuttered as she said in disbelief.“Family issues just bores me.” Mr. Victor muttered, leaving the room.“Victor, get back here. You can't just leave,” Miriam screamed after him, and he ignored her.She sat on the floor dejected staring at where Mr. Victor just left.“Cassie, you are injured.” Miriam gasped standing up to check on her injury. Cassie move aside, her gaze piercing deep into her as tears drop from her eyes.“Cassie… I—”It's okay mum, you don't need to say anything.“ And with that, Cassie left the room leaving Miriam.Miriam wanted to go after her but hesitated, instead she brought out her phone an
“Miss Camille—”Sean chipped in, his arm beneath his chest, “You heard are right? She's not helping him, you should take him else where or find some drugs that can cure him, doesn't he have families?” Sean's gaze pierced into them, one of the women pinched the other for them to leave. They forced a smile slowly turning to leave.Frederick grabbed a hold of the bed, “Camille,” he called, raising his head up slowly.Camille fold her fist tightly on her chest, she shut her eyes tightly.Camille turned over, sitting up straight. Her eyes met Frederick's in a long stare. “Camille, are you fine?” he asked, he moves his wheelchair closer to her.Camille sneered, “Why do you ask?”“I watched the news and your name was mentioned. They said you were attacked, and I rushed over to see you. Are you fine? Did they hurt you anywhere?” his voice were filled with concern, his eyes looking at her from head to toe.Camille scoffed loudly looking sideways, “Even if I were to be hurt I don't need you by
Camille stared at the unknown person with a gun pointed at her.“Boom,” the loud gunshot resounded in her ear.Camille blocked her ear, her gaze turned downwards in fright. Her heart beat increases her chest rising and falling, slowly she raised her head to see who the gunshot hit.The unknown person was hit on the arm. The person held it shoulder, groaning in pain. Another gunshot was fired, and the person bent dodging it, running off to the other side of the road.Camille looked ahead to see Tiffany running after the unknown, she wanted to continue her pursuit but stopped when she got to Camille.“Shit,” Tiffany cursed, hurrying to Camille, helping her up.“There's someone in the car.” Camille groaned, the protruding pain on her forehead causing her to wince. Tiffany hastened her steps towards the car. She looked inside, checking the back seat and driver seat. She checked round, but no one was there. “There's no one here.” Tiffany screamed, waving her arms at Camille. She went ba
Sean looked at the armed men with guns pointed at him. Camille clutched tight to his shoulder still in his arm. He dropped Camille gently on the ground. “Wait here, I promise to be quick.” He muttered. She pulled his arm backwards and kissed his lips, “Be careful,” Sean nodded at her and stood up facing the men. He raised his hands up like he was surrendering and moved closer to the men. “Who sent you?” he asked. They cocked their guns, “You don’t ask questions.” One of them said.Sean kept on walking closer and one of them screamed for him to stop moving. Sean paused with a smirk, “At least I should know who sent you before you kill me. Don’t you think that’s fair?” “You don’t get to talk unless we ask you to. Just follow us and there won’t be any harm.” The one who screamed for him to stop said.Sean glanced secretly at the man by his side a few meters from him. “Behind you,” He screamed, and before they knew what was happening, Sean grabbed the gun from the one by his side usin
Ethan stopped the car not far from the hotel and removed the car keys. He turned to the back seat looking at Tiffany and said, “I’ll be right back, stay in the car.” He opened the car door coming down. Tiffany turned to the kids. “What’s wrong? Is Miss Camille okay?” Vanessa sniffed looking at Tiffany.Tiffany smiled at them hugging them close, “Camille is fine, I’m going to bring her back okay? I want you to trust me and stay in the car. Don’t come out, okay?” They nodded in unison.“Mary, watch over Vanessa. I’ll be right back.” She said to her coming down from the car.She ran hoping to see Ethan, “Ethan,” She saw him from a distance and called. Ethan looked back surprise on his face, “What are you doing here? I thought I said stay in the car.” His expression was serious as he spoke.“I want to come along, Camille is my friend and I can’t let you go in there alone.” She said.Ethan sighed loudly, “This is more dangerous than you think, Tiff. If something goes wrong I won’t be able