Chapter 73: " Did you say one day? That's more than enough then. Seize him" Theresa fell on her knees. "Father, father don't listen to him. It was all his idea, our family's reputation had taken a huge hit when Liam failed the competition and our business was gradually failing. In the course for revenge and a remedy, he brought the idea of creating havoc in the family that will cause Ruben to leave the family so Liam would be the sole heir. It's really not my idea. " In a state of panic, Theresa spilled all of their heinous agenda. They planned to split the family, using Ruben’s love and protectiveness towards his family and the old master's love towards the old madam. They didn't expect their plan to fail before it even had any effect. Old man De Vries turned to Bram. "What do you have to say for yourself Bram Jordans." Bram's body twitched in fear. He had changed his surname when he married into the family but the old master had addressed him as Jordans, his original surname sh
Chapter 74:"No, No, it's an expensive cloth and I love it so much, relax devil" "Why? Do you have something to hide?" Tess provoked. "Y-you! What insolence!" Anderson replied. The old master threw him a cold glance and he swallowed the rest of the words at the tip of his tongue. "Take him away, to the dungeon." Ruben commanded Bram saw that it was over. He was gloating earlier when he said he had given things to the media. Now that he thought of it, it was ridiculous . No one in their right state of mind would deliberately go against the De Vries." N-no, I don't wanna go there… Theresa, Theresa remember our son, he only has us two to support him… you bitch, how could you look away! You cannot survive without me." The bodyguards hurriedly hurled Anderson out of the room to avoid infuriating Ruben who looked like he was at the verge of losing his patience. " I let you witness such an unsightly event on your first visit in a long time, I must apologize. " The old master turned to T
"Chapter 75: Big boss. After a passionate night together, Tess woke up to her phone ringing. Her face brightened instantly as she caught a glimpse of the caller's name. It was Elaine! "Hey sis!" Elaine's cheerful voice traveled into Tess's ears and her heart warmed instantly. "Elaine! Are you back to the Netherlands?" Tess asked excitedly. "Yes, I just arrived, currently in a taxi to my apartment from the airport." Elaine sounded just as excited as Tess. "Ohh you should get enough rest, I would come visit whenever you're free, I would bring the kids along." Tess's loud happy voice woke Ruben who circled his arms around her waist, his face snuggled for warmth between her thighs. " The kids?" Elaine inquired curiously. She only knew about Luke's birth and had in fact been present when Tess was in labor, alongside Albert. "There's just so much to tell you about, you will be so surprised sis." Tess tried to comport herself as Ruben was going further into her inner thighs. "Hmmm
Chapter 76: Death "You had something to tell us?" Tess asked Brittany who continued to throw daggers at Tess through her eyes. "..." Brittany remained quiet, biting her lower lips while low growls escaped her mouth. Ruben stood in between them, holding Tess beside him. He spoke calmly, " Are you ready to talk or should we leave?" "We?" Brittany's heart burned at the mention of that word. Ruben remained unfazed. After another five minutes of silence, he grabbed Tess's hand and prepared to leave. He suspected Brittany didn't remember anything and had just lied for attention. He wasn't ready to spare her a single glance. "Wait - i–remembered something…" Brittany suddenly called out as she saw Ruben leaving. Ruben stopped in his steps and turned , "What?" he said plainly."T-that day, someone called… but it wasn't from the hospital, it was someone from the netherlands… someone…" Brittany grabbed her head, trying to recollect the caller's identity. "Who?" Ruben took a step closer.
Chapter 77: The urchins A bullet graced Ruben’s arms causing a small wound to tear open. If Tess hadn't acted fast, pulling him from his state of shock, it would have been fatal. The shooter seemed to have stopped. He retracted his gun and took to his heels. Ruben stood up immediately and ran after the fleeing suspect. Tess grabbed his wrist and handed him a gun from her pocket. "Be careful." she said, her tone suggested that it was an order, not a request or a statement. Ruben nodded, sprinting after the suspect. He had predicted this situation. He had Thomas put men on standby in a location close to Brittany's house. They were to wait for Ruben’s instructions which would be communicated to them through their custom communications device but Ruben couldn't get through to them no matter how hard he tried. The problem seemed to be from his own communication device. It was broken internally. Thomas had handed it to him earlier as they went over the plan. They always had a proper
Chapter 78: The tales of the underworld Peace was restored to Ruben’s racing heart. He pulled Tess into a hug and his heart sank as he whispered in her ears. "I lost him, didn't see his face either and our car's tires are flat." Tess had a gentle smile on her face as she rested on his muscular soft chest, listening to his heart beat which was of the same rhythm as hers.She once read in a book that soulmates share the same rhythm of heartbeat. Their hearts are functioning in sync as they both share the same uncanny love and affection towards each other. Their heart no longer beats in a random fashion, it tells a tale about the immense love it carries within. "I know, it's fine." Tess circled her hands around his waist and breathed in his fresh masculine scent. Her expression softened and she looked at peace. "B-boss, sorry to interrupt but now is not the time for this, the urchins are a very terrifying bunch." Jim said carefully, he looked very concerned about Tess but it earned hi
Chapter 79: "Luuk called, he found Lucas." "Yes boss, tell me." Jim said. A part of him didn't believe Tess's stories but he loved the underworld so much he wouldn't miss a chance to hear about them even if they were all made up. He knew seventy percent of the stories he heard were all made up by he hung onto the thirty percent chance of them being True. "Very well." Tess said, light glimmered in her eyes. " Two days after her ascension to the throne and briefing on the situation of the underworld, Avis assembled the fallen men of other mercenary groups that participated in the blood bath and those that were affected with the stupidity of their leaders." she paused and continued. " The underworld barely had fifty mercenary groups as most of them had met their demise and some of them were without leaders. She brought them all together and asked them to select their five strongest men and women from each group of fallen leaders. Burly and muscular men and women came forth. Over a hun
Chapter 80: "Blood."Tess and Ruben walked to a car one of the bodyguards brought along with them. Ruben naturally walked to the driver's seat but just as he opened the door to sit in, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and started coughing violently. Tess panicked. She rushed to his side and held his face up. "What's wrong? Do you feel pain anywhere?..." Her face was laced with worry. "... I- ahem I am good." Ruben tightened his jaw, fished a handkerchief out of his pocket and wiped his mouth clean. He fetched a bottle of water from the car, uncapped it and rinsed the blood inside his mouth. Tess wasn't convinced. The vein protruding from his temples told her he was in severe pain. "Come here, let me see." she held him up, unsure of what to do. It was so sudden and her mind went blank. Suddenly Ruben dropped the bottle of water or rather, it fell from his grip and his left hand also fell to his side. Tess's eyes twitched, a glint flashed past her eyes and she had a reali