Chapter 51

Nicklaus’s POV:

Three days later

I woke up from my slumber beside Elena, and she was fast asleep. I smiled when I set my eyes on her.I kissed her on the forehead and removed strands of hair from her face. I rolled out of bed to the bathroom.

I wished I could stay with her the whole day and spend quality time with her, but I needed to work. I had missed out on a lot, and the whole company project had beat a standstill. 

Losing a baby has shattered my world. It is such a terrible experience.

I had cancelled all of my pending meetings and interviews. I just wasn't ready to talk about it. I couldn't wait to see the investigator so that we could get to the root of the matter. He is bringing the proof, and we will know what really happened at the party.

I will make sure that I deal with whoever has a hand in this. The person will pay dearly for it.

I felt guilty for not protecting my wife enough. She had a toxic substance in her system, which means she was poisoned. I should have been there for her in this difficult moment, but I didn’t know how to do that since I isolated myself. 

  

I just stayed on my own and tried to heal a bit, knowing that I was supposed to stay beside Elena and ensure that she gets better before thinking of myself. How do I approach and console her? She needs me now more than ever.

I sat on my office desk and tried to work, but there was no way. My mind couldn't focus. I was thinking about a lot of things. I thought about Elena. I thought about what she was doing at the moment. How she was feeling. Was she crying or sleeping? I

My assistant walked into my office and showed me the blueprints of the project.

  

“I want 90 copies of this flier printed out. We need to make this project a success.” I spoke to my assistant. I wasn't okay with the work they had done so far. “In fact, I am not satisfied with this work. Redo it and bring it back to me right now.” I shouted. 

“Right away, sir.” He spoke and walked out of the office.

I had been receiving countless calls from family and friends about the whole situation, but I just tried to keep my phone away from me. 

I couldn't wait to go back home and be with Elena. I wondered what she was doing and how she was feeling right now. I just hope that she is getting better already.

Just then, I heard a knock on the door, and the door was swung open.

I raised my head and looked up to see Mr. John walking into the office. He approached me and greeted me with a smile on his face.

I stood up and extended my hands to him for a handshake. “Good day, Mr. John; I wasn't expecting you this early. Please have a seat,” I said, gesturing for him to sit down. We both had our seats.

“Good day, Mr. Coleman. I had to come over this early because I could not wait. I found something, and we need your consent for further investigation,” he said.

My eyes narrowed, and I rested my hands on the desk. “What could it be? Did you find something?” I asked.

Mr. John nodded his head and said, “Yes, we found something. He spoke and brought out a tablet from his briefcase. He scrolled through it and handed it to me. His facial expression was very serious, and he didn't say much.

I collected the tablet, and the video on it played. It was CCTV footage of the party. It showed a waiter dropping a drug substance into Elena’s drink.

My eyes widened. “What? How could this be? A waiter?” I asked, my voice raising.

Mr. John nodded. “He has been taken into custody for questioning, and we had pressed charges already,” he said.

"Why are you questioning him? He should be thrown in jail immediately. I will strangle this man if I lay my hands on him.” I growled, and my voice was deep.

“It's not as easy as you think it is. He claimed he was paid to do the dirty act.” Mr. John spoke out.

“Who sent him?” I asked, feeling curious, and my anger was rising.

“Mr. Coleman, you need to calm down. This may trigger you.” Mr. John warned.

“Just tell me the damn information. Who paid him to do the work?” I asked, and my voice was rushing and my eyes were blazing red.

“Your wife, Elena, sent him,” he spoke, and my eyes widened.