Jericho’s POV, Delusional or not; believe me when I say all I see around me right now is red! Was I stung with the fact that; I Jericho, soon-to-be boss of the Banda Della group fell under the trick of an ordinary woman or the fact that I’d failed my wife big time?I felt the burning sensation from the alcohol which I’d been drinking. As it ran through my chest, it agitated me rather than pacifying me. With my head banging so hard, it suddenly became so hard to raise my eyes upward but I managed. I looked up to the door as Alex who’d earlier left me at the bar side of the penthouse walked back in. “I already told you to leave me the fuck alone, didn’t I?!” I slurred out like a drunk bastard, waving a finger at Alex who just scoffed and approached me. He had warned me to stop drinking.“C’mon Jericho, you should man up instead of wasting away with alcohol!” Alex scolded as he snatched the bottle away from my grip. I glared hard at him and tried getting it back but I failed. Next
The hotel was a nameless hotel located deep in the suburbs of Venice. It was a miracle that I was able to fix its location.My boys ventured in while I was outside to check the vicinity.When I walked in, my boys had already handled the man overseeing the CCTV, he was lying in cold blood. The killing wasn’t called for but Kelvin told me the man had proved stubborn.Most of the workers and the customers fled out of the hotel. My boys held the second security man hostage. Having witnessed the death of his colleague, he had no option but to dance to our tune.I was more concerned about the footage anyways so without bothering to sit down, I set my eyes on the dark screened footage keenly waiting for it to reveal the faces of who I wanted to see but minutes passed and nothing displayed."The footage was deleted," the operator said shakily and I held my shotgun against his head. "Tell me all you know about this!" I yelled."He is the boss here. I did everything while I paraded the vici
LeiaI still couldn't take my mind off all that was playing out before me.Leaning back on my bed, my mind drifted to Lucita, the devil, and my hand clenched beside me involuntarily. My breathing quickened as a result of anger. She had always wanted my marriage to come to crumbles all because she wanted Jericho to herself. "Lucita Gera is dead," Rya's words rang in my head again and I heaved a sigh. I wondered if Lucita was really the person she said she is. Is Lucita dead? Are we dealing with an impostor? The answer isn't far-fetched. Whoever covered her tracks must be a pro but I know that she is definitely Lucita Gera. She had all the memories she shared with Jericho and of course, she torments him with it.I glanced at the laptop on the table. It still displayed the unfinished part of the edited video. Again I wondered why the video was edited.“Are you sure you don't need anything?" My nurse-maid asked. For a second, I didn't know the reply to that question. I was not mysel
I watched Jericho leave and I heaved a sigh. Yeah, I decided to stay back because of Leia, I felt we should not leave her all alone. She is all over the place, she is barely holding up, it would not be a surprise if she lost her pregnancy.Also, I wouldn't blame Jericho for absconding. If I was in his shoes, I would have done the same. I know he really fell hard but it could happen to anyone.Well, I also have a personal agenda for staying behind. I couldn't fold my arms and continued watching all that Jericho had built crumble. He will lose it if he loses Leia. He might not admit it, but that girl has come to be his all in all. I witnessed it three years ago when Lucita disappeared. If he loses Leia he will not only lose himself but his position. Alfonso will not allow a man with such a weakness to take over the business he had built with his blood. I had to help Jericho out in my own way even if it meant being at variance with him. If there's anything I am crazy about, it's L
Alex As soon as I woke up the following morning, the first thing I did was to go check on Leia but then I walked into the head-maid whom I met at the door and she told me that Leia was still fast-asleep. Although the time was just 5am, I still got inquisitive and commanded her to open the door. She hesitantly obeyed and I saw that Leia was indeed fast asleep.Seeing her asleep made me relax but I was still worried.I wanted to ask Leia's nurse-maid to brief me about Leia's health but I decided against it. Maybe it’s better I come check on her later. I wished I could explain things further to Leia, not like I’d ever been good with handling women but since this is all about Jericho, I don’t mind playing cupid. Hell, I hate to see my brother at his worst and I’ll do anything to remedy the situation. As soon as I arrived back at the penthouse, I got busy. Dealing with Lucita's scandal had made me slack off. There was piles of paperwork to attend to which apparently, I had to fix them
The urgency in Alfonso's voice made my heart skip for a split second as I looked into my phone. I turned back in and told Leia I had to go attend to an urgent matter.She smiled back and I took my leave. It was a good thing to see her smile.I ventured into my car and drove down to Alfonso's chambers. He was standing right at the entrance with a blank expression on his face. His hands were folded behind him.Immediately when he set his eyes on me, he turned around and led the way. Was he waiting for me? He was in front while I trailed from behind, trying to meet up with his insanely high pace. On getting to his chambers, he walked slowly towards his seat and sat on one of the arm rests. His blank gaze turned cold as he looked at me. I shifted uncomfortably where I stood as I waited to hear the reason for the meeting.“What audacity! You took your boss’ ex to the torture cave!” he shot at me. I wanted to ask how he found out, but then I remembered he was Alfonso and pretty much kn
LeiaI did not know Alex would leave abruptly, I had wanted to tell him to help me connect to Jericho. Jericho might be ditching my calls but I am sure he must be communicating with Alex.I was overwhelmed by Alex's dutifulness. His single act of commitment last night made me find out the truth behind Lucita's scandal. And this evening, he was here with a doctor.I smiled happily but my smile turned sore when I remembered Jericho. He needs to come home. We have a lot to fix. I had said some hateful words to him and I knew they hit him hard.Well he has many explanations to do. I still need to know how he ended up with Leia in a hotel room. Knowing that he was lured to do what he did, did not cancel the fact that he was involved in the act. The video clip propped into my head again and I shut my eyes as I tried to shut the unpleasant memory.I dialed Jericho's line all through the night but it was still switched off. There and then, I knew I had to reach out to Alex to get through t
LeiaMy throat was patched and my eyes were puffy due to how badly I’d cried over the phone to Rya. Was I really crying because of Alex's condition or was that just a facade to cover the fact that I’d really cry out all the pains and anguish in my heart caused by Jericho? No matter how I tried to not, I just couldn’t control my heart ache when Jericho walked right out on me. I’m the victim here right? he’s the one who’d cheated on me. Aren’t I the one who’s supposed to be giving him the cold shoulders? Yet the reverse seems to be the case. Knowing that he wasn’t really at fault made me feel like I’m the bad guy now and knowing how worst Alex's condition is hurting right now while I’m here upset that he’d to leave me alone made me feel so guilty—so guilty that it hurts. Is this how love really is? You’re ready to suffer pains in silence just to be the understanding wife to your partner?! Tired of staring at the beautiful dark sky allured with stars, I left the window side and wiped
Jericho POV, Few minutes has passed since Leia and her nurse maid left for the rest room. I have been technically bouncing on my toes, never had I been this impatient and aggravated all my life. Time was tucking away, yet there was no trace of Leia. My head had literally turned into a standing fan, spinning back and forth for a sign of her but there was no trace. Fed up of the shit, I decided to make a move but just as I made two steps away from my standing position, I felt a hand grab my arm making me twirl back to see it was Alex. My eyes instantly turned to inferno. “What?!” I gritted my teeth, my whole being burning with rage. Alex squirmed his face before sighing and said; “Tell me you aren’t fucking going to meet Leia in the restroom. You’ve to calm down! Give them some privacy, man! It's the ladies not your personal closet.Calm down? Really? Is that a joke or sort?How can I? when I am literally angry with entirely everything right now. Starting with Alfonso; the nerve of
Alex POVI have been avoiding Alfonso because I have nothing to say to him. After the search on Tyler's car's number led us no where, we are yet to have a concrete information.We have been checking the footage of cameras just like he had ordered but we are yet to get anything concrete.While I was at it, a summon propped up from Alfonso. It was meant for Jericho, he was summoned to come alongside Leia. Yeah, that is big boss for you, he takes the bull by the horn. I informed Jericho and soon he was down in Alfonso's chambers with his wife. I was also present."Given the fact that you were just informed about Russo's death, I had thought I will receive your visitation but it never come," Alfonso said to Leia as soon as we walked in.Leia said nothing. She bowed in greetings without responding."What can you say about your friend. I mean Tyler," Alfonso went straight to the point and showed Leia a seat.Leia looked surprised and looked questioningly at Jericho."Did you report me to …
Lucita POVI am obsessed about Jericho and knew it. Well you wouldn't blame me, he was my first love and my betrothed. When I walked through the shadows of death, he was the only substance that kept me fighting for my life. I am back on my feet and there is no way I can live on without him.Since l'd left the Bandas' mansion, I could not but think about him. Apparently, I might have lost him but I can't lose him for real. We can't remain under the same sky and he would be locked up in another woman's bosom.No! It can never be. The thought alone is infuriating. I will rather have him taken out. Yes, if I can't have him, no one would. Neither Leia nor some other women.At this point I could not help but think that Andro's intervention made me lose Jericho. If I had returned to him earlier, he wouldn't have met that bitch. And when I returned, Jericho couldn't feel my sincerity. I had grown past the naive and gentle lady he knew.Well, I won't cry over spoilt milk. I have lost Jericho
Alex POVTwo cars rode out of the property right after Leia's car. We followed in close proximity but Leia did not suspect a thing. This made me agree to Alfonso's delusions, Leia has indeed become docile. Well, I am happy that my friend and boss is soon becoming a father but above all I wish for his happiness and his wife's as well.It was hard to gather the men and follow them out without answering to Jericho. He only asked casually and he stopped pestering me after I snubbed him.I decided to go with our men because I did not want any flop. This was sir Alfonso's biddings it has to be done clean and perfect. Moreover I needed to see things for myself.Something did not sit down well with me. It was Sandra's disposition. She was alert and sensitive and there was no doubt that she would have caught on.I expected her to greet us or inform Leia but she didn't. Rather she feigned ignorance and maintained her position right beside Leia.Few of my men waited around the parking lot while
Alex POVWork was choking me up but I had to do it all alone. Jericho was busy with Leia and the task was not something I could give out to our subordinates.It was the end of the month and I had enough on my plate. Reports had rolled in from every one of our facilities around the world. I had to audit the whole thing and ascertain that each facility is doing well. This task is usually handled by Jericho or me.Jericho has been hanging around Leia since things started to fall apart between them, leaving me to face the heavy workloads.I knew this was going to happen when he kept such big intimation from Leia. Yeah, he did it with a good intention. He did it to protect her but hey, he should have known that Leia isn't a weakling, she won't welcome such an excuse.Thinking about it all aroused my curiosity. I am more curious about the source of the whole malady. Isn't it strange that a man from nowhere was the one who broke the news to Leia? A fucking childhood friend or whatever. I s
Alfonso POV, As I stood on the rooftop of my apartment, all that claded my mind was Lucita and whoever was behind her. This time around I was navigating ways on how to deal with them ruthlessly as soon as I got my hands on them. Fucking hell, I can’t beleive that the investigation on just one woman...One damn woman is suddenly becoming like a wild goose chase. The fact that the men I sent to tail her got killed, still gets me boiling. They were my elite men. Clenching my fist around the shot glass that I was holding, I took another sip from it. Impatience turns to rage as I waited for the fucker Luca to gave arrived already.And In a few hours, which felt like eternity, Luca finally arrived along with the other men. With a smirk, I watched as their cars zoomed in furiously and they all alighted. I nodded sideways toward one of the guards standing at the rare end of the rooftop and he knew what to do. He bowed and in a few minutes time, he led Luca up all the way. “If you don’t h
Leia's POVI was still mad at everyone and most especially Jericho. Seeing that I am back with him pissed me off. I wanted to stay away from him as long as I could.Well, I won't blame him but my family that released me back into his hands.The only thing holding me down here is my pregnancy. I had to respect the fact that I wasn't as agile as before. Back in Dallas when I saw blood dripping down my thighs, I was scared to the bones, I thought I had lost my baby. I don't think I will be able to live on if anything happens to my baby. It's the only thing that gives me joy. I am six months gone and I can't wait to see the man in there.I patted my stomach and smiled wearily.My phone beeped and I picked it up, smiling. It was Tyler."Hello Tyler," I said weakly into the phone."For goodness sakes! You scared the hell out of me. Your phone has been out of coverage since the last time we met. I contemplated paying you a visit today if I still can't reach you," he said with his voice lade
Luca's POVLuca left his father's chambers infuriated. He knew Alfonso well but he is also a man with his own principles. Hearing Alfonso say that he would take him out if he made a mistake was too far, it hit him hard but he decided to let it go.The next morning, he left in the company of two guards. He had no option he had to carry out his father's biddings. More so, he is as curious as his father.He is curious to find out what led to the death of Jacobs and Jade. They were one of their elite men and it was a slap on their face that they were wasted while trailing a woman. With his guard, he made his way down to the morgue. They were allowed in and led to the freezers where Jacob's and Jade's bodies were kept..They carried out thorough examinations, with the help of a professional. It was discovered that there were excessive scratches on each body and they possible scratched themselves to death.Apart from the scratches, nothing stood out on each body. After thorough examina
Luca's POVMy head remained bowed as Alfonso lashed out on me. I just gave him a bad report. Two of our most elite men turned up dead after trying to track down Lucita's location.The team maintained contact with them a few hours before they were caught off. Back up team and search team spurred into action immediately.They located the point where they had the last contact with them. Their dead bodies turned up just within circumference.The team ran different investigations around the location but nothing was unusual and it led nowhere."The backup team should have been on standby, not far from them!" Alfonso yelled and went berserk. He hauled different articles at but my head remained bowed."We did not deem it necessary to provide them with back up since they were unto just… Lucita, we did not see it coming..""Stop the crap! Just Lucita!? Is this how you will run the family business when I am gone!? Just Lucita? We have been trying to track her for good three months, shouldn't tha