Chapter 179Liam’s POV. I paced back and forth inside my room, my mind swirled with the thought of Chloe, I couldn't seem to get everything straight, the feeling of unease consumed my heart, the urge to ensure she was fine and sound wherever she was. I have been thinking about her throughout the day and I couldn't help but feel the responsibility for her well-being. “I just can't shake off the feeling that she's in danger, I know it's irrational but I can't help” My legs limp beneath my trousers. A knock erupted from the door and I froze for a minute “Who is there?” I asked. I was expecting the person to answer but rather the person opened the door and stepped in without permission. I was about to shout at the person when I realized it was Lia, of course, she's the only one that can do that. She walked inside the room and went to sit down on the bed, her eyes following my every move, her hand folds on her chest. “What are you thinking?” she asked after a long distance of silenc
Chapter 180 Liam” POV I pace around the hall, my mind racing with thoughts of escape. How did Mendy find out about the meeting? And why did I have to hold it at my house? I'm such a fool. My hand rubbed through my hair, trying to calm my racing heart. "Mendy, please, don't start this" I tried to calm her down, but she looked unfazed, my eyes darting around the hall. She stands with her arms crossed on her chest, her eyes flashing with anger. "I ask you a question Liam, Why the hell did you hold a secret meeting?" she demands, her voice rising with frustration. She takes a step closer to me, her eyes rolling fiercely. Luke tries to intervene, his voice calm and soothing. "Mam Mendy, let's talk about this calmly." He said his eyes calm and reassuring but Mendy only glared at him dangerously. "Stay out of this Mr man," she snaps, her eyes never leaving mine. "This is between me and Liam okay?" Now I fully regret holding the meeting here. I should have chosen somewhere far away,
Chapter 181 Author’s pov. As the afternoon wore on, May's had sold a lot of fish, she was the one attending to the Custer since they were all men. She had already sold over $1000 fish, she was giggling from head to toe, the thought of having more sales than Ryan brought her joy. "I can't believe you’ve not sold anything apart from the one you sold in the morning" May exclaimed, with a teased tongue a gesture of ‘I'm good then you’ "What's wrong, are you not charming enough?" she smiled. Ryan rolled his eyes annoyingly "I'm not in the mood to speak with you" he replied merely. Grandma Terry and Grandpa Terry, sitting nearby, chuckled to themselves as they watched the dynamics between the two of them. "Ooh, another customer here,” May snapped simply not interested cause the new customer was a lady and there was a deal between her and Ryan that said, Ryan would attend to the female customer while she would attend to the male customer. Ryan shot May a mock glare before standi
Chapter 182Author’s POV. Ryan gazed wide in shock his eyebrows shooting upward in terror, he scanned the surrounding area with a racing heart. His face mirrored the hysteria expression on May, her eyes enlarged with fear, her lips parted slowly a silent gasp escaping her soul. The bandit surrounded them trailed Them to the middle, Ryan’s face darted from side to side trying hard to read their intention. The rubber’s eyes gleamed with Excitement and greedy. One of the robbers a tall lanky man with a scruffy beard moved closer to Ryan “Hand over your money and everything you have with you” He spoke up his voice was gruff and menacing. His eyes were greedily fixed on the Carton of potato May was carrying. His hand slowly moves to his back resting his hand on the knife in his belt. Ryan’s eyes narrowed trying to read the man’s move he clenched his jaw and stood properly “You want us to give you everything we have?” He asked with a firm but cautious. The gang exchanged glance betwee
Chapter 183 Chloe’s Pov. I remained in the store and quietly sat down while other apprentice went out for lunch, I wasn't in the mood for food, the frustration boiling in me was evident on my face, and Bryan’s refusal to return my book still grated my soul-making my annoyance grow with each passing moment. How could he be so stubborn? Why would he refuse to return my book after the long narration from me? Why would he withhold my book for goodness sake? My mind jugged banging my hand on the table. Or should I sneak into his quarter and steal the book back? Maybe I should wait until he was distracted or create a diversion to draw his attention. But I know isn't possible he is always grumpy blaming me for everything. I sighed heavily, my my mind racing on how I could get the book back, but I knew that would be futile, he would never give me the chance to move closer to him not to talk of stealing the book. Lost in the pool of my through my anger and frustration simmering bel
Chapter 184 Author’s POV. As soon as the stick hit Ryan's head, his white eyeball turned a dangerous red. He glared at May as if she had caused the hit. May shivered in fear, not understanding Ryan's gaze. his was burning with anger, and his jaw was clenched tightly. He turned suddenly back and saw the person who had hit him with the stick it was one of the robbers. Even before Ryan stood up, the robber was already shaking like a leaf. Ryan's face twisted in rage, and he stood up, his movements swift and menacing. Ryan twisted the robber's hand to the back, snatching a loud groan from him. "Please let me go!" the man screamed, his voice trembling with fear. But Ryan wasn't listening. He twisted the hand to his satisfaction, his eyes was blazing with fury, he pushed the man away and the man rolled on the floor, gasping for breath, his face was twisted with in pain. "Are you okay?" May's voice echoed, tears staining her lashes. Her eyes were wide with fear, and her face was pale.
Chapter 185 Author’s POV Bryan inhaled loudly, dropping his phone annoyingly on the table and rubbing his palm on his forehead. He wasn't pleased with the call he just got from his dad. He had a lot of work to do and had planned to close late today. Besides, his only friend was in prison, probably going to court tomorrow, so going home and partying wasn't part of the mood. But he had no option; he had to go home since that's what his dad wanted, and that was unlike him. He promised to remind them of their trip tomorrow morning so they would go for a while and give him peace of mind. He checked the time on his wristwatch and it was 6 minutes to 5 PM. He quickly directed his attention to the laptop in front of him, aiming to finish up his work before stepping out. He was working on designing a wedding gown for a lady in a few days, so the lady had asked him to send her some great designs. He was still working on this when a loud sound from his door snatched his attention, and he rai
Chapter 186 Chloe’s POV. I walked back to the store, my heart beating faster and my creamy face burning with a bright red glow. I tried to cover my cheeks with my palms, but they felt hot, so I quickly removed them. What was Bryan thinking, getting so close to me like that? Did he have some kind of plan in life? My heart raced as I sat down inside the store, the 8 eyes inside the store gazing at me, each of them holding a questioning glare. "What happened, Chloe? Why are your cheeks so red?" Lucy asked, taking a deep look at my face, and I quickly tried to cover it up again. "It's nothing," I replied, my voice betraying my face, shaking slightly. "So, what did Bryan say? Are you using up to a year?" Emma asked, her eyes curious, and I inhaled loudly, unsure of where to start explaining. "Emm...emm...he..." my voice stammered, unable to come up with the right words. "Are you shy to say what he told you, or why is your voice shaking?" Sarah asked, her eyes holding a mix of anger