“Riana, I just got a job in the auction house. I don’t even know where valuables are kept “ Jessica said.“All I required from you is to let me in," “I hope you know what you are doing because the AE auction house is no place to mess around”“Just help me get in and I will take care of the rest.” Riana insisted.“If that’s the case, we need to depart immediately, Celina mentioned that the auction will start in twenty minutes. From experience, the most treasured valuables are sold last. If we hurry, we can get there just in time”“What are you waiting for? Let’s hurry?”Jessica and Riana left the pawnshop to seek Celina. When they came outside the shop, Celina had gone. They quickly got into their car and drove to the AE auction house.AE auction house belongs to Avery and Evanston. It was one of their newest investments. The auction house was splendid and had a large auditorium that could accommodate more than one thousand people. It was the opening of the auction house and people a
“Without her significant contributions, this auction house wouldn’t be in existence. She is no other person but Ms Avery Clinton, my good friend and a brilliant partner,” Evanston said.The people roared and clapped their hands. Avery strode with confidence towards the stage. A smile spread across Evanston’s face as he welcomed Avery into his arms and planted a kiss on her cheek.Abel’s heart throbbed, and his vein bulged under his skin. His hand vibrated when Evanston’s lip touched Avery’s skin.“Why would he do that? How dare him touch my Avery?” He scowls.Avery looked gorgeous in her simple but classy dress. Her beautiful face stared in Abel’s direction and their eyes met for a split second before she looked away and took the microphone from Evanston. “We appreciate everyone’s presence at this auction event as we celebrate the launch of our new business. You won’t be let down as we have amazing treasures you will be happy to take home.”Avery was confident and charming, and Abe
“I can’t come inside that office. The system will identify me. From this point onwards, you are to handle it. I wish you luck,” Jessica said and hugged Riana.As soon as Jessica left, Riana grabbed the door handle. Unfortunately, the door was locked. Jessica didn’t mention this possibility.Startled and confused, Riana remembered her hairpin.She pulled the pin and her massive brown hair loosened and covered her shoulder. She used the pin to unlock the door and stepped inside the office.Riana saw different valuables on the table, but her treasure chest was not there.Her heart twitched and panting hard. She frantically searched for the box under the table and inside the drawers.When Riana couldn’t find her Treasure Chest, she moved towards the door. Unfortunately, the door jerked open and Riana swiftly hid behind the huge shelf that stood in front of her.Soon, the intruder stepped in and took one artifact from the table. She was about to leave when Riana grabbed her neck and pulle
Everyone gasps as they behold the beauty of the Chest. Abel knitted his brow. Immediately, he saw the Treasure Chest. Anger poured out of his soul. He held his breath for a long time without remembering to breathe.Is this what he got from Riana after he made so much effort to bring home the chest?Abel was snapped back to reality by the auctioneer. He explained the value of the box and its origin.“This is a Treasure Chest of Queen Victoria the 5th. The Queen of England with her image engraved and the name of the first person ever to buy the Chest out of the royal family, Abel Copper, well written inside, a gift he brought to his fiancee on her twentieth birthday. This Treasure Chest was brought to the AE auction house by the Valuable pawn shop. The Treasure Chest is worth more than a hundred million. The base price is one hundred fifty million”Abel’s anger boiled over, his hands shaking and his face empty and void of any emotion as he stared at the Treasure Chest.His mind went ba
The golden sun in the sky dazzled and blurred Nicole's sight as she stepped out of the prison gate. Placing a hand on her forehead and protected it from the scorching rays as her vision tried to adjust to the sunlight. She had been locked up for two years and she was glad to be out. This was her first time seeing such bright light since the day she was locked up. Despite all the pain, she went through in prison, she never regretted her decision. Surprisingly, her five-year jail term was suddenly disrupted and she was released when she least expected.Thanks to the new president who made it possible. The president announced the release of all the female inmates who were not guilty of murder. Nicole was not guilty of murder. Luckily she was among those that was set free. Gradually she lowered her orbs to survey her surroundings, taking in the beautiful sight, her mind drifted to her husband, Abel Copper, and she smiled. Her release would surprise him. “Just a few minutes baby and
Nicole thought that her journey to the prison would bring the love she sought in their marriage but that was not the case.She stared at Abel with tears flooding down her cheeks. His face shining and spotless like always. He emanates a cold vibe that sends a coolness to her spine. He saw those tears but felt no remorse instead his eyes grew darker and indifferent."Please Abel, can we not get divorced? " Nicole said with trembling lips.She kneeled, grabbed his tuxedo, and pleaded with him."Please don't do this to me. I beg you. I still want to be your wife, even if you don't want me" Unfortunately, her pleading enraged him. He quickly lifted his leg and Nicole fell flat on the floor. He looked at her in disgust. Nicole was truly a gold digger. She would stay married to him even if he did not love her just to have his money."Your pleading won't change anything. I can't continue to live my life in a nightmare. Marriage without love is nothing, but a nightmare to me."" I…I..love y
"I am back at Mallory"What! Aren't you supposed to come back in a month?" Abel asked and was beaming at the news. So that was it, Riana was coming back and that was why he wanted a divorce and wanted it finalized in a month. Nicole thought."Yeah, but I want to surprise you" "Wait for me at the airport, I will be right there"Quickly, Abel stormed out of the house.Nicole was disheartened. She was crushed and broken. The joy on Abel's face a while ago when answering Riana's call made her realize that she had lost the man she loved. Despite all her efforts, she was not able to win his heart instead all her sacrifices were thrown back at her face. She smiled wryly at her foolishness. Later in the day, Abel came back home with Riana, his hand wrapped around her waist as he led her into the house. Nicole's heart dulled in pain. Abel had never treated her with such love and it hurt her soul. When their eyes met, Abel's face quickly turned to disgust. "She never gets tired, when will
Avery quickly ran to her father's arms and hugged him. It was only in his arms that she melted like butter and sobbed out all the pains she had been holding in since Sebastian picked her up from Abel's residence. She has been the sweetheart of the family an apple of her father's eyes. She fled from home without telling anyone and changed her identity so that no one would find her. Her actions broke her father's heart and right now just like a prodigal daughter, she has come back home to ask for his mercy."Enough of this Princess, it's a good thing that you are home. You came back at the right time." Frederick Clinton said not hiding his disappointment."The company at Mallory Avenue needed help and your brother's hands were full already, so get ready because Sebastian will take you there tomorrow morning, from now on, you will be the new CEO over there," Frederick said. He vowed to punish Avery for her disappearance and this seems to be the best way to start. "Father! How can you s