MARK'S POV“Hello, Mark, it's Theresa." Theresa's trembling voice echoes into ears at the receiving end, making my heart skip a beat, and I stepped away from Juliet's naked ass, with my phone pressed against my face.“Theresa!" I repeated on the phone, as I walked slowly to the plush sofa beside the giant bed in Juliet's room; I waited. The atmosphere in the background of the phone went off.She began to tremble, her voice, her crappy voice, sending a new message to my ears.“Mark, please, you can hate me now, but don't hate my sister,” she spoke, and I listened attentively to what she had to say.This was a different Teresa, not the same Teresa I knew when we were in the institution, not the same Teresa who had Juliet under her feet, not the same Teresa who always wanted what others wanted, not the same commanding one. She's so different.“Teresa, what's wrong with you?” I asked, my voice was laced with confusion. Then I waited for a response. All of a sudden, she burst into faint te
THERESA'S POVWho the heck are you calling?" My father's deep voice pierced the air of the room from behind as he stood upright by the doorstep of my room. “Oh,” I exclaimed in a low tone, as I turned my back and checked; I saw him dressed in his white top and black jeans, wearing his indoor slippers. I didn't even hear his footsteps approaching my door until I hung up the call and found him standing behind me with his eyes widened."What sort of parent are you?" I asked, my voice low yet firm. "How could you, Father? I asked, "How could you?” I repeated again, "You folded your arms and crossed your legs while your daughter has been missing for a whole month without doing anything?"Meanwhile, without hesitation, he approached my small bed and grabbed my phone from my hand."You'd better stop calling different people before we lose Annabelle to the world or lose you in the line.” He said, like he ever cares about us, like he never puts his business above us,"I don't want to lose any
OLIVIA'S POVThe room was dimly lit with soft fluorescent lights humming overhead. The air was thick with the scent of antiseptics and the faint tang of medication. The beeping of life-support machines and the gentle whoosh of oxygen tanks created a constant, soothing background hum.I sat in a worn, vinyl armchair beside the bed, watching Mrs. Claire's still form with a mix of sadness and concern. The soft beeping of the machines and the gentle hiss of the oxygen tank created a strange, hypnotic rhythm that seemed to lull the world outside into a distant, fading hum.I placed my hand on hers, then I spoke, “Get well soon, Mrs. Claire, Mark missed you, we all missed you," I prayed, my voice soft yet firm.Mrs. Claire lay motionless in her bed, surrounded by a tangle of wires and tubes. Her face was pale and gaunt, with sunken eyes that seemed to hold a deep sadness. A thin, almost translucent sheet covered her frail body, and a delicate, lacy blanket was draped over her feet.To one s
Mark's POV Mark! Mark! Mark!" Ethan's voice screamed on the third time he called my name."Oh, sorry, sorry... Ah, where were you, buddy?" He replied, snapping me back to reality. "I've been calling your name since you sat there alone, and I've been discussing the information you brought to the table, but you weren't responding. What's wrong? What's bothering you?" Ethan asked, his voice low but meaningful.I was lost in thoughts, thinking about Juliet ever since I arrived in Texas. My mind had been restless, and my heart was glued to everything she said the night we departed at the mansion."I don't know if what I'm doing is right or wrong," I confessed to Ethan, focusing my attention on him.Ethan's confused gaze fixed directly on my eyes. "Mark, I think you're falling in love with Juliet, and not just in love—you're deeply in love with her.” He sounded serious, and I just kept looking at him."By coming here, I think you're doing the right thing, too," Ethan declared sharply, his
JULIET'S POV I pretended to be angry with Mark, but my heart still beat faster than usual whenever I remembered he wasn't present in the mansion anymore. "Theresa, you are evil," I whispered to myself as I sat down, my head bowed, gazing at the tiled floor, but not really seeing it.I was in the sitting room alone, thinking about what we had discussed, thinking about the night that was different from every other night; since he left, loneliness had caught up with me.“Mark, how could you not understand I was only trying to save our relationship?" I whispered to myself, my words hung in the air ,My life has been like the life of a meat tossed from fire to fire ever since Mark's absence was known to his stepfather. He has been tormenting me, and I'm not willing to give in to his threats.I still reminisced about what transpired between me and Mr. George last night; he almost had his way if not for God's intervention. Last night, at exactly 11 PM, he arrived at my door, unknowingly wit
George's POV "Gerard, I hope you have everything on camera as I commanded last night," I said, gazing at Gerard in the front seat beside Anderson."Yes, boss," he replied quickly, and I noticed him slide his hand into his pocket, bring out his phone, and then play back every single scene from the beginning of how I had my conversation with Juliet—how she was being stubborn, how I injected her with a sedative on her neck, and how I lay with her even though she wanted to resist.“Ahhh!" Her faint moan echoes in the car, leaving a pleasing smile glued to my face. “At last I had her legs widely opened, mission accomplished,” I whispered to myself."This is good evidence for me," I said, acknowledging the recording, which was very clear. "This will help me in finding my multi million worth diamond." I said and handed the phone back to Gerard as we arrived at Sin City, my underground warehouse.The car screeched to a halt, and Anderson pressed the brake quickly. Gerard rushed out of the
MR JONES'S POVI couldn't explain the kind of anger I felt whenever I sighted Jones in front of me in this warehouse. After all I'd done for him, I was still dragged like an animal towards him—a friend, a brother, a man I took in as my own. And he took possession of all I had. NOVARTIS Company Limited was made with my flesh, blood, and sweat, but he managed to coerce me into giving it up.My mind reeled at every possibility of having the opportunity to slice his throat with a knife or a broken bottle on the floor beside his legs. But all this had not been fruitful, since I was heavily guarded like a notorious criminal in this warehouse, “Sin City," like he calls it."Oh, see who's coming to join us, my dear friend," Jones mocked, as I was dragged towards him in the dimly lit room where he sat comfortably, like the president of California."How can you remain comfortable calling me your friend after you locked me here for many years?” I questioned him, my voice low yet sinister.“I lov
MIA'S POVI stepped into the room, and before I could see clearly, my eyes glanced around, taking in the scene unfolding on the couch. Immediately, I saw Tracy. I dropped the paper bag full of vegetables and beverages for the house. "Tracy, Tracy, Tracy, what's wrong?" I asked, as my eyes began to trace her body down to her big belly, until I sighted a liquor-stained cloth between her legs.“Your water broke!" I exclaimed in shock,"Tracy, is it time?" I asked, my eyes laced with fear. Then she muttered, "Yes, yes, I think it's time. I've been experiencing these pains since this morning. Please, let's go to the hospital," she whispered in a low tone.I didn't waste any more time speaking with her. I rushed back to pick up my bag, which I had dropped at the doorstep, shoved my hand into it, took out my phone, and dialed 911. After a few seconds, a feminine voice picked up, and I began to explain, "Please, we need your help; my sister's pregnancy is due today.” I spoke hastily on the
JULIET'S POVI and Camara were tied up in chairs in the damp, dimly lit basement alongside Maria, who had been shot in the leg by George's ruthless hand.“Ahn," she groaned in pain.In the main sitting room, the sound of our labored breathing echoed through the cold, unforgiving space, devoid of any warmth or compassion."Call your dad and tell him to reveal where the diamond is," George demanded, his voice cold, menacing, and laced with sinister intent as he continued to torture us, taking great pleasure in our suffering and anguish.I was forced to call Diana Ross. When George shot Maria in the second leg again, “Ehhhh!" she groaned in pain, her eyes laced with tears streaming down her face, blood gushing out from her two legs.George sneered, "You'd better do that before you lose your friend." He handed me the phone, and I couldn't watch the horror again, so I called Diana Ross directly.After a few seconds, Diana picked up the call. "Diana, I need to speak with my dad. He's around
JULIET'S POV "I need you to confirm the identity of two men," I said to Mark in a low tone as we sat in a small room.Mark replied, "Okay, we're running the check now."I asked, "How are you doing?"Mark responded, "We're doing well. It's not going to be easy, but we're on it."I smiled, thinking, "I know it's not easy. In fact, I'm beginning to hate George more each day, but I'll remain calm until this is finished.After a few seconds, Khalid came up with the information. "Yeah, I found it. Both Walter and Caleb are part of George's associates. Recently, they visited George in London."I realized, "You're right, Khalid. I was in the mansion when they came to visit George. I overheard them discussing the multi-million-worth of diamonds that belong to my father."Khalid added, "They're into diamond mining, coal mining, prostitution, and illegal drugs, just like George. The only difference is that they keep a low profile and avoid anything related to law enforcement."Mark chimed in, "
GEORGE'S POVCaleb and Walter Reed were raging at the receiving end of my phone, their voices fixed on mine. I had promised them multi-million-worth of diamonds, but Jones had refused to tell me where the diamonds were being held, even before he escaped."Fuck it!" I muttered to myself, smashing my hand on my face. "Just give me some time, guys. Give me some time, and I'll still get the diamond for you.""It's high time you gave us the diamond. It's high time you returned our money to us. This isn't a joke anymore. We've given you enough time—more than three months—to get the diamond for us, and we've paid an advance payment of fifty percent each." Walter Reed's voice was laced with anger.Caleb added, "Who the fuck are you? Are you going to refund the money or give us the diamond? Whichever way, we need your answer right now."The atmosphere on the phone was blazing with rage, and I remained silent, unsure of what to say. Then, a crazy idea popped into my mind."I have some goods in
MARK'S POV We sat in the black van, waiting for the right moment as planned. The judge's men were supposed to take Juliet, Kamara, and Maria in, creating a proper situation. We waited until exactly 10:30 PM, and then I gave the signal.At 11:30 PM, I whispered urgently to Juliet, "It's time.Juliet nodded, and Khalid and I swiftly opened the van door. We stepped out, and I accompanied the three of them for about two blocks away from the main location.I hid behind a red car, allowing the three of them to walk together as planned. They played their roles, joking and chasing each other, making it look real.After a few seconds, some men pulled up beside them. I noticed Juliet trembling and fidgeting before they packed into the car. As the five of them stepped out, they immediately circled around the women.“Pretty ladies," they teased them simultaneously.One of the men pointed a gun at Maria, now Deleila, and another grabbed Camara's hand. The other two grabbed Juliet, holding her at
JULIET'S POV A longtime friend and skilled expert in disguise, Khalid worked his magic on Juliet, transforming her into a completely new person. Her features were altered, and her appearance was changed, making it impossible to recognize her as Juliet.Her hair was now a darker shade, and her eyes were a different color. She looked confident and determined, ready to take on a new role."Wow, Khalid, you're a genius!" I exclaimed, amazed at the transformation. "She looks completely different now. You're the best!"Khalid smiled proudly. "I've been working on this technique for months. It's going to be a game-changer for our future operations."I gave Juliet a new identity, "Elena," and with that, she was reborn. Khalid performed the same transformation on Camara, who was now known as "Margaret," and Maria, the lady sent by Mr. Carvin, who was renamed "Deleila."All three of them were disguised with new, designed faces and dressed up in small white tops, short skirts, and black shoes.
MARK'S POV "Now that my dad and your mom are safe, I think it's time to execute our plan," I said to Juliet as she sat before me."I have an idea," Juliet said, turning to me. "If we're finding it difficult to nail Mr. George, then I think the only solution is to use his own tactics against him."Her explanation was laced with confusion, and I remained silent, trying to understand what she meant."Juliet, what do you mean?" I asked, trying to clarify."What I'm trying to say is that we need to use his own weapon against him." Why don't we turn his own game back on him?" Juliet asked, her eyes sparkling with determination.I was still confused, and Juliet could see it. She smiled, stood up, and walked towards the mini-bar. She poured herself a glass of red wine and handed me another."What I mean, Mark, is that what if I become one of his subjects? After all, he's still in the business of prostitution and exploiting young women. Why don't I use that opportunity to get close to him?" J
DIANA’S POVAs we arrived at the Sin City warehouse, I couldn't help but reminisce about the building's notorious experience I had and the intricate construction that made it a formidable fortress. The walls seemed to whisper tales of the illicit activities that had taken place within its confines. We cautiously made our way inside, our guns at the ready."Stay alert," I whispered to my team, my eyes scanning the dimly lit interior. "We don't know what we're up against."Suddenly, the silence was shattered by the sound of gunfire. Jenkins and his men had ambushed us, and we found ourselves in the midst of a fierce battle. Bullets whizzed past my head, and I ducked behind a nearby crate, returning fire with precision."Take cover!" I yelled to my team as we struggled to gain the upper hand.The gunfight raged on for what felt like an eternity, the sound of gunfire and screams filling the air. But we refused to back down, determined to bring Jenkins to justice.Finally, after what felt
GEORGE'S POVThe club, once a haven for my illicit dealings, had suddenly transformed into a cauldron of rage and betrayal. The air was thick with tension as I received the news from Anderson that those ordered to kill my wife are dead; the operation hadn't been successful. Claire was still alive, despite all the plans I had made.I sprang into anger as Anderson and Gerard stood before me. My face turned beet red with rage as I slammed my cup to the ground, shattering it into a hundred pieces. The sound echoed through the club, making everyone's head turn. My eyes blazed with fury as I glared at Anderson and Gerard, demanding to know how they had been alerted to leave the hospital before they arrived."How did they know?" I spat, my voice venomous. "You two were the only ones who knew about the plan. Who talked"? I asked again.The two men stood frozen, unsure of how to respond. Then, Anderson, trying to compose himself, finally spoke up after a few seconds of awkward silence. "Sir,
JULIET'S POV "Juliet, have you called the person you wanted to inform about my mom's safety?" Mark's trembling voice asked as he sat down on the sofa in front of me."I will try to call her right now and check," I responded, as I fixed my gaze directly at him.Mark's eyes widened in surprise. "She's a female, Mark," I added.Mark's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "Who is it?" he asked, his voice laced with surprise."Diana Ross," I declared, and Mark's mouth dropped open in shock."You mean Diana Ross was the one you contacted?" Mark's question hung in the air.I smiled, picked up my phone, and dialed Diana's number. "Mark, I didn't become a gang leader for fun. I have many connections and contacts you've never thought of."As I waited for Diana to pick up the call. At first, she didn't answer, but on the second try, she picked up but hung up."I hope Diana was able to save her." I asked, my mind racing with worry.If Mrs. Claire were to be killed, Mark would lose everything, leaving o