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“Do you think Mr. Adalase will really agree to turn the life support off?” Kim asked as she scratched the palm of Lara’s hand that she was holding. “I don’t know… but it is not up to him anymore. Bertie makes the decisions for Adalase’s, and the hospital management has been pressuring him.” Lara spoke with a pitiful expression. “What will happen to Mr Adalase?” Kim blinked innocently. “Ed and Frank are worried about him…” Lara’s voice trailed off. Shadow rolled his eyes inwardly, Bertie pressured… Heh! What a joke? The kid had no sense of fear… Shadow turned to look at Kim and was confused by the gesture with her eyes which seemed like rolling... ‘No, she was pointing to something on his right…or…behind?’ Shadow scanned his surrounding in a casual manner. He realized Kim was referring to the person in black behind them who was keenly listening to their conversation although he was 2 people away from them. Shadow spoke in a whisper “Retro, 6 o’clock.” He knew the dark guards follow
The newspapers and televisions had a field day. Every page was covered with explosive news. Topics ranging from adultery to treason were reported in detail. Gloom and doom were not all that was reported. Mrs Adalase’s miraculous recovery and Major General’s low-key marriage to his fiancée, international model and heiress of Burton empire, Ms. Lara Burton were reported with equal vigor. Dorsen also woke up the next day to the high sensational news and video footage of the colorful and decadent life of the once successful and highly sought-after Ms. Witherby. Luckily for the Witherby’s they had long severed relationships and this was also a widely known fact. The papers were filled with Maine’s indiscretions including his liaisons with criminals. His capture by the young military commandoes was splashed all over the papers and news. Stock prices of Saturn fell to the lowest bottom. Shareholders sold their shares for peanuts. Ben bought it all and sealed it without any hesitation. Ever
Abigail was furious, she didn’t pay attention to the way Jas addressed Steve. She had made up her mind that this was the savage man who kidnapped her daughter. She stormed behind him into the backyard and yelled “Stop right there. I don’t care if you are the head of military or the king of the underworld… if you don’t hand my daughter over right now, I sure as hell will make you meet your maker.” Steve froze; no matter how good tempered he was, he couldn’t take any more of this disillusioned woman’s antics. Not just Steve, everyone in the backyard froze hearing Abigail. “Lady did you forget your medicine?” “Mom” Steve and Lara spoke in unison. Abigail turned to look at the owner of the voice that sounded like her daughter. Abigail looked in horror at the lady who was covered in multi-colored paint. She sure sounded like her daughter… but looked like a pig. Abigail pursed her lips and wrinkled her noise before turning back at Steve “What did you do to my daughter?” “Abi” Jarvis t
“What’s the cost?” Frank charmed his way along with Sarah and Dana. No one realized that Ben was no longer with the group, not even Dana. “I want a pendant similar to Helena.” Marjorie smiled slyly. “Pendant… sure.” Frank chuckled. “No, I don’t want any pendant, I want a similar design.” Marjorie shook her head and turned to Dana “Helena said you gave it to her. So, I need the promise from you.” Marjorie tried to chuckle in an evil style but that only choked Abigail who was holding back her laughter. She couldn’t believe that Marjorie who had two grandchildren still hadn’t grown up and was still up to her old tricks. “Why would my wife promise?” Ben chuckled as he reappeared behind them. He nodded towards Frank. “Alright Auntie Marjorie, then we won’t keep you any longer. Tell Ed we tried.” Frank chuckled again. Ed would be long gone now. Steve and Kim were ready with the car at the back door. Marjorie frowned but before she could say anything, Ben and Frank carried their wives a
“Not so fast” He pulled her back into his embrace and kissed her passionately before letting go. “I couldn’t do anything much.” Dana pouted. “Having you in my arms is all I want.” Ben whispered in her ears as he hugged her tightly "All the treasures in the world couldn't compare.... The two months where she laid still as death was still haunting him like a nightmare. “Smooth talker.” Dana mumbled although her heart felt sweet, and she snuggled in his embrace while Ben opened his gift with one hand. It was a cuff-link tie set in white gold. The cuff links was a lavender flower head with the letter CB on one and BD on the other. The flower was engraved for detailing and complete with lilac glass color. The tie clip was lavender flowers arranged in an infinity symbol shape with CB on one end and BD on the other. Similar to the cuff links the lavender flowers were detailed with lilac glass color. “Wife, this…” Ben really liked it. It was exquisite just like all her jewelry work. “Whe
“I know this because he kept badgering me on several occasions to recollect my movements on that day and the incident like a bee in a bonnet.” Bryan chuckled to lighten the mood. He didn’t want the others to think that Ben confided in him and didn’t trust them. “Bro, what do you want to do?” Bertie spoke breaking the gloomy silence. “I…” Ben clenched his fists, his eyes red with fury but he didn’t continue what he wanted to say. Dana placed her hands on his clenched fists and nodded reassuringly when he turned to look at her. She knew her reservations were his restraint. No one noticed this small exchange between husband and wife. “I want him to know what pain is.” Ben gritted his teeth “I will pay him back every single grievance with interest.” “Your wife agrees??” Bryan chuckled; He knew Dana would be uncomfortable, he was even surprised that the trio had their woman in the discussion. “Why would I let my husband suffer in silence?” Dana’s voice was neither servile nor overbear
The next day, Bertie arrived before breakfast and was waiting in the lounge when Dana and Ben came down the stairs. Ben slowed his pace to match Dana. She had become quite heavy after being nurtured by everyone for a month and a half. “Why are you here?” Ben grumbled. “Didn’t I miss you?” Bertie smiled charmingly. Ben rolled his eyes and decided to ignore the light bulb as he walked with Dana to the dining room. “Did you have breakfast?” Dana asked as Ben pulled her to walk forward. “Nope.” Bertie shrugged with a pitiful face. “Come join us.” Dana served Ben as she sat next him. This had become their norm. She saw Bertie waiting patiently and stood up with a smile. She was about to go over to serve him when Ben spoke with a dark face “Can’t you get it yourself?” “Speak properly” Dana chided as she served Bertie “Ignore him.” “Okay” Bertie smiled happily. He was used to mom and Lynda spoiling him, now there was one more person. “Bro, Lisa has booked in for a Gynec appt at Good
Ben went up to his study to access his cryptic email account. This was the only location that this account could be accessed. Dana sat on his lap as he viewed all the information he wanted. Bryan car accident was planned by Lester and executed by Anthony’s network. The plan was to kill; Bryan’s fortune, he escaped. Pigle impersonated Aldis Stockwell, the trusted accountant for Adalase enterprise after killing him. He disappeared with the money he swindled before they put the second act into play, Adam’s accident. This time, they didn’t leave any stone unturned. Each of these incidents were videotaped. Perhaps a precautionary measure done by Anthony and Pigle to save their hide and threaten Lester if they ever had a fallout. But it was heart wrenching for Ben and Dana to watch. Dana sobbed uncontrollably as she laid in Ben’s embrace. It was horrific to watch the heavy-duty vehicle ram into Dad’s car… not once…. But till he was pulverized and then into each other destroying all eviden