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Bound by Deception. The Plot.
Fiona's POVI took a deep breath as I pressed the bell. The only reason I had accepted his invitation was to satisfy my curiosity."Hey," Alexander said as he pushed open the door. He looked as though he was ill.I walked in, brushing his hands, which were so hot. I tried to ignore it but saw him struggle to walk. "Hey, are you okay?""Yeah," he coughed lightly. "I know it's hard seeing me after everything I did, but I promise it was a mistake. I was drunk.""It's...""Jasmine," he stopped me from speaking, "she has been on my neck for years now. It's my fault, I know, but I don't want you to suffer for my mistakes."I moved closer to him, placing my hands on his forehead. "I promised never to speak to you," I said, helping him to the sofa, "however, it's just for today.""Fiona?""Your temperature is unreasonably high. I think you have a fever. Wait here," I said, finding my way into the kitchen. I soaked a napkin with cold water and walked back out. "You need to lie on the bed. Wher
Bound by Deception. The Plot-2.
Alexander's POVA Day Ago...“It’s been a long time, Mr. Alexander Brooks,” Mrs. Cole said, leading me into the corridor. “It’s been years.”“I told you I would be back the next day. I’m sorry it took this long,” I apologized.“I heard your father, Jordan Brooks, died the day after, but it was surprising you didn’t come after that,” she said, stopping at a door. “However, I had to spend the years making sure the valuables were safe.”I walked in as she opened the door, carefully closing it behind me. The gold bars were still the same, neatly arranged in squares and pyramids. I took out one piece, sniffing it calmly. “The smell of gold—it reminds me of my father.”Mrs. Cole chuckled. “The amount still remains the same—seven hundred million pounds,” she said, pronouncing the amount slowly.“Interesting. It’s been years, and I’ve forgotten the amount.”“Are you here for them?”I turned to look at her, placing the bar carefully. “No, I’m here for something more important.”“What could be
Bound by Deception. Webs.
Fiona's POVPresent Day...I watched the reporters storm into the house. They surrounded Mr. Parks, paying little attention to my presence.“Is the content in the video true, Mr. Parks? Were you really involved in the illegal mining activities, Mr. Parks? What did you do with the bodies, Mr. Parks? Is your daughter also involved, Mr. Parks?” The reporters didn’t stop throwing questions at him.Soon after, a group of men walked in, revealing themselves as policemen. One of them walked up to Mr. Parks with a handcuff in hand. “You’re under arrest, Mr. Joshua Parks, for running an illegal and unauthorized mining company. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.”The reporters took every shot as Mr. Parks was escorted into the police vehicle. His men followed, all protecting him from any sort of impending harm.I managed to get out, wearing a smile on my face. Frederick walked to me, handing me a cap.“Wear this, ma’am. You shouldn’t be spotted,” he said as I p
Bound by Deception. A Trap!
Alexander's POVI stepped out of the house, heading for the elevator when it slid open. Fiona stood there, dressed in a green silky gown. Her legs were revealed so nicely that I stared at them for a moment before snapping back to reality."Hi," she said, walking out of the elevator."Hi, Fiona," I smiled. "Would you like to come in?""You were heading out. I don’t want to waste your time," she said in a low tone.I chuckled. "No, please come in. The meeting starts in two hours. I still have enough time.""Okay," she said, following me to the door. I pushed it open, allowing her to go in first before I closed it behind me."Please, have a seat," I said, walking into the kitchen with a smile on my face. Deep down, I felt nervous. I could hear the rattling of the spoon in the cup as I filled it with tea.I walked back out. "Have this. It's good for the heart," I said.She sipped a little. "Do you still fear that what happened to your father might happen to you?"I was silent for a moment
Bound by Deception. Accidents.
Fiona's POVI wore a beaming smile as I looked into the mirror, thinking about what had happened the previous day. A knock on the door woke me from my thoughts. I walked to it and turned the knob. Before I could pull it open, the door was pushed fiercely."Jess," I said, surprised at her attitude, "what's wrong?"She walked in, looking around the room. "I can't believe you have no shame. So, you moved in?""I can explain. It...""My brother is such a fool. He lets you in but doesn't know what you've been up to," she laughed, walking to the dressing table."What do you mean?" I asked, folding my arms as I watched her pick up a lip gloss."I saw you yesterday, Fiona," she said, applying the lip gloss. "I saw you go into Alexander's house."I remained silent."You had sex, right? It was so obvious when you walked out.""Watch your mouth, Jess," I warned her for the first time."Why should I? You cheat," she yelled, pulling me by the arm. "I won't keep quiet. I'll make sure I make your li
Bound by Deception. Dismissal.
Alexander's POV"What are you trying to do?" I asked as Jasmine opened the door. She had a face mask on and walked over to sit on the sofa."What do you mean?" she asked, feigning ignorance."You know what I'm talking about," I said calmly as I closed the door behind me. "What was with the accusations you made on air today?""Oh, the news?" She laughed. "You should have been more specific. I just needed to get your attention since all you care about is Fiona.""That was a way of getting my attention? Didn’t we agree that I pay you to take care of my son? There’s no relationship between us."She removed the face mask, stood up, and walked over to me. "The last time I checked, there’s a relationship between us, Alexander. I am the mother of your son.""Then what do you want?" I asked, my voice rising. "Why did you have to lie to the world? Why do you keep making my life a living hell?" I took a deep breath, wary that she might have a recorder on."Did you just ask what I want?" She smil
Bound by Deception. Turmoils.
Fiona's POVI should have known better than to expect Sabrina to speak without taking action. Her words had always been a prelude to something more, and she had truly outdone herself with Jess.The streets were frigid as I walked with the cold seeping through my coat. I glanced over my shoulder frequently, half-expecting a shadowy figure to appear. Fortunately, the streets were deserted, offering no unwelcome surprises.Earlier, Harden had called to tell me that Jess was still unconscious. Guilt gnawed at me, but nothing was more disheartening than hearing that Alexander was on the brink of being dismissed by the board. I had sent a desperate message to Mister, pleading for his help with Alexander’s predicament, but it remained unread.The building Jasmine had instructed me to visit was an older structure, its faded paint and weathered façade a stark contrast to the vibrant chaos of the city outside. I climbed the creaky stairs, trying to follow the twists and turns of the corridors u
Bound by Deception. The Calm Before The Strike.
Alexander’s POVSabrina was trying too hard to cover her nerves, and that confirmed what I already knew—she was scared. She thought she had everything lined up perfectly, but the meeting’s adjournment was exactly the opportunity I needed. She wasn’t as confident as she appeared.I leaned back in my chair, maintaining my composure as I watched her and Leonard. “You seem a little too eager for this meeting to end, Sabrina,” I said calmly. “You should be worried. You know better than anyone what happens when I’m given time.”Leonard chuckled, but I kept my focus on Sabrina. Her eyes flickered towards the door and back to me, sizing up her next move. She thought she had already won. Her arrogance was showing, but it was too early for her to celebrate.“You’re finished, Alexander,” she snapped, the sharpness in her voice a sign of her own doubts. “You can stop pretending that there’s a way out for you.”I tilted my head, a slow smile forming on my lips. “You underestimate me. That’s going
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