Chapter 39Jessica's povI stared through the door at the bunch of girls stealing glances at Dr Luca, who was busy with the patient he was operating on. “Cut,” he called my attention back and I passed the scissors across the thread, we continued this process till he was finally done stitching the wound.All the medical tools we used were dumped in the tray for sterilization while we began to prepare to leave the theater. “Can you adjust my rim for me?” He requested after changing out of the surgical glasses. I leaned closer and pushed his facial rim backward.“Observe the patient’s response before you wheel her to the ICU,” Luca turned and informed one of the nurses before we both left with him walking at the front.Luca went straight to his changing room while I proceeded to the restroom to do my regular girl's business. I dumped the apron and surgical cap inside the bin before I rolled out my long hair out of the tiring bun.We are obliged to make our hair shoulder length or tie it
Chapter 40Ava's pov“Do you know Alessia?” I dropped the bombshell. I have been trying to take my mind off what Dr Navia said but everything was too real and connected for me to ignore… more so, she also mentioned Jessica's name without actually meeting her in person.Jessica deliberately feigned ignorance and answered, “is she your friend? Do you want me to search for her?” Anger riled up in my chest and I responded in a tensed voice, “I am in no mood for jokes Jessy, who is Alessia to coran?” She went silent over the phone for some time and I could hear her surroundings becoming more silent, it seemed like she was… changing location.“Don't I deserve an answer?”“Can you take a chill pill Ava? I needed to change my location to somewhere more comfortable to talk,” she sharply replied, making me feel a hint of guilt for talking to her like that.I could hear the faint movement of her leg over the phone till she finally stopped in God knows where, “ can you hear me now?” she finally
Chapter 41Ava's pov My intuition was telling me to go back for the computer but it was too late, coupled with the fact that I was also very tired. I waved off the idea and went inside to sleep.…“You don't want to get late to work and miss the event,”I heard Coran's voice in my head, the voice sounded far away but it managed to alert my sanity.I stretched, groaned and stood up from the bed. Dressed in a six piece suit was coran who was standing at a measurable distance from my bed with his two hands in his pocket.“You heard me this time around, didn't you?”;he asked with a smile.Wait…“That wasn't a dream? Did you actually speak to me while I was asleep?” He nodded and I palmed my face in shyness. I actually thought it was a dream, but it turned out that it wasn't.“This is almost 7;30 in the morning,” he said, taking a quick glance at his wristwatch. His words resonated in my head, then I remembered my design on my computer I forgot in the office. I jumped up and ran all the w
Chapter 42Ava's povI was beyond shocked when I heard her name, I was too flabbergasted to even take her outstretched hand. Almost immediately, she called my attention back.“Hi, do you mind introducing yourself as well?” She asked, waving her hand at my face.I managed to give a fake smile and I took her outstretched hand in a warm handshake.“Your hand is so soft and cute. I would also have fallen in love with you if I was a guy,” she complimented. I don't know whether she was deliberately hinting at something or she was just genuinely complimenting me.“Thank you, my name is Ava,” I replied, wanting to keep the conversation very Short but It seemed like she already knew me and was just here to keep me in the conversation.“Are you also part of the participants here?” she pestered and I briefly nodded my head in answer.She continued and said, “I am also here to participate, I returned late from abroad so my company has already concluded theirs. Mr Smith was really nice to allow me
Chapter 43Coran's pov I went back to my office after the discussion with Alessia. Presently, my head is heavy and unsettled because I don't know what my father is hinting at by sending her here.Flashback to my discussion with Alessia…I dragged her straight to a hidden corner in the hallway, when I got to a perfect silent location, I threw her hand off.“What the hell are you doing? Why did my father send you here and What was the discussion you were having with Avy?” I ranted out with a furious blazing red eye.A smirk played on her lips and her innocent looking eye changed to a devious looking one; she slicked her hair to the back and replied “What do you think I am doing?” She made to touch my chest but I was quick to avoid her hand.“Don't touch me with your fucking hand, I will advice you to abort any of the dumb missions you are here for,” I warned strictly but she looked unmoved by my threat.“Do you think you can do anything to me? If you couldn't do anything in the past,
Chapter 44Ava's povHis statement touched the deepest part of my heart but I managed to mask it with an unfazed expression, “yes, I think I forgot my boundary and I am sorry about that.”His lips quivered as he slowly removed his hand from his pocket, his lashes fluttered with his mouth shaking like he wanted to explain something.I raised my hand to stop him,“No, Don't! we will have a proper discussion after the event; you should prepare yourself for that,” I said and found my way out of his office. I almost collided with a bothered Joe outside the office door, he gazed at me with careful expression and greeted me.My bad temper didn't allow me to reply to his greeting, I rather gave him a secretive eye roll and stormed away. Jessica was still waiting in the conference hall, she stood at a corner as she patiently observed the environment. Just then, the loud speaker erupted with noise, informing all of us participants to go behind the cotton.I went to the corner that I had previou
Chapter 45Ava's pov “What do you think you are doing? Are you here to fight for your beloved first love?” I asked, placing my hand on my waist. Coran, who pulled me to the dark corner stared at me in awe as he thought of what to say.“Can we not talk about Alessia? She is just part of my past and will always remain my past,” he defended, rubbing his forehead in frustration.I smirked as my eyes locked with his, I don't know where my new found confidence came from but that was what I needed at that moment. I stepped on my toes to match up with his height then I spoke;“So you don't want me to involve her right now. By the way, I am really curious to know how she ended up with my design or is it just coincidence that she told me you gave her a design to present, at the same time I saw you peeking at my tablet in the room. Don't you think you have something to explain?”His mouth dropped down in shock and his eyes bulged in surprise, “I don't understand what you're saying, is this some
Chapter 46Ava's povMore tears flowed down my face as I heard the pleading of the woman, “please just accept the baby, she has always been ridiculed for being fatherless,” the woman pleaded. The voice isn't really clear because of how chaotic it was recorded so I couldn't really point out who the voice belonged to.“Baby? I never told you I wanted any kids, did I?” Coran's clear voice came out of the pen. It was at this moment the pen fell from my hand.No! I can't take it anymore, Coran's words not only hurt but the tone he used was even worse. I couldn't endure it so I had to switch it off. I was beginning to feel muddle headed and all I wanted right now was to go home but before then, I have to wash my haggard looking face…I splashed a few drops of water on my face then took out rows of wipes to dry it out. Looking at how puffy my under eyes were, I brought out my mini makeup kit to correct them.It took me only a few minutes to correct them, then I went back to the conference h
Chapter 100Ava's pov “You mother fucker, you are nothing but a dog to Lorenzo,” Dorian 's hand that was raised froze as he blinked his eyes in shock. He was too shocked to react and all he could do was to stare at Knox… indirectly accusing her.“Did you do this? Did you tell them all these?” He questioned with an angry gaze, Knox took in her lips and refused to respond.Dorian released his hold on my fist then barked at Knox, “Mom! I am talking to you.”Knox shivered slightly and her perfect lashes seemed to be fanning each other, her lips quivered as she responded, “Son, we need them. They are the only one that can stop Lorenzo, not only him but you as well.”Dorian gave a butter smile as he moved away from our middle, he rubbed his eyes and said, “Now, I am mad. It doesn't hurt, I promise… it doesn't.”He sniffed and stared at his feet that just hit the table side, Knox went to meet him and gently held his shoulder to explain things to him, “Baby see, My daughter is the only way t
Chapter 99Ava's pov Again? What is so with this mystery box?, “can we get a link to the box? Is there something that can lead us to the box?”I asked, resting my chin on my hands.She took another sip of her now cold coffee and answered, “ofcourse, I wouldn't want to put you guys on too much suspense. The only person that knows about the mystery box is Pedro.”Pedro? Who is he? Everything just kept linking us to different people which was tiring, I sighed as my attention was drawn to the beautiful fire fly not too far from where we were, the firefly flew to my seat and settled on my journal that I placed on the table.“So free and beautiful,” I mouthed in admiration, watching as the insect enjoyed its freedom.“Pedro is my daughter's favorite guard and they got lost around the same time,” she explained and I mouthed an ohh!Luca wasn't comfortable with all the dilly-dallying we were doing so he interfered into our conversation. “Our priority should be how to get Coran out of that den
Chapter 98Ava's pov“We can't stand here to discuss, can we?” She said with a mischievous tug of her lip, showing the slight dimples on both sides of her cheek.I turned around for approval from Luca and he nodded but mouthed something that I grasped instantly, I cleared my throat and replied;“We can go to a coffee shop nearby but they have to stay with us,” I said, pointing at both Luca and Joe. Her face changed and she didn't seem to welcome the idea, she thought for a while before her face lit up.“I have an idea,” she proposed and placed her index finger on her lip.I squinted and shrugged for her to say it, my legs were cramping badly, coupled with the fact that I wasn't feeling well initially, “They can go with us but we can't share a table,” I turned to Luca again and he nodded, seemingly okay with her suggestion. All of us entered our various cars then we drove to the nearest café around… Bongs Café.The cars were parked in a safe space while the woman led our way in, she m
Chapter 97Ava's pov.“Coran! Coran! Can you hear me?”I asked in a panic tone when the other end suddenly went silent, my hands were already shaking and Luca had to get the phone from me.“Is everything fine? What is the issue?” He questioned, observing my pale face. I am not also sure of what just happened but my intuition is telling me that it's not a good thing.“Coran isn… isn't speaking and I heard a loud noise on the other end, I think something isn't right,” I answered with a stutter. Luca looked alerted as he hurried out of the room while I paced back and forth with my drip connected to my hand.I used my thumb to wipe the little sweat that has formed on my forehead while waiting for Luca to enter. Seconds turned to minutes and almost an hour went by before I went out to check on Luca.He seemed very busy on his phone but he still glanced up when he felt an entrance. His strong gaze lessened when he saw that I was the one.“Is there any response? Have you reached him?” He adj
Chapter 96Coran's pov“We need to spice up the moment, you know!” I tugged tightly at my hair as I stared at her in anger. She slowly climbed out of her nightwear, leaving her stark naked In Front of me.Lucia cat walked to my front and whispered into my ear, “if you want the antidote from me, you have to give me a baby; one that looks like you.”My boner twitched at how sensual she spoke into my ear, beads of sweat gathered on my forehead as I tried hard to hold myself back. “Please, let's have a better discussion than this, can you show me to your bathroom?” I requested amidst groaning, Lucia licked her lip as she eyed me from head to toe.“What do you need a bathroom for when I am here for you?” She teased me and went to my back, wrapping her naked body around my waist from behind.“Please Lucia, please, can I just have this antidote and leave?”My constant perseverance angered her at this point and she distanced herself from me. “Why are you playing so hard to get? Haven't we do
Chapter 95 Coran's pov I never felt so much frustration in my life, given that I even had to wait till she woke up, which was the next day.When she woke up the next day, my aura was totally different from the timid one she met last night, I was fuming from inside as I stared at her small frame that was lying on the floor.“Can you stop wasting my time?” I spoke as soon as a stinky yawn left her mouth.Her eyes were still dizzy as she tried to get my figure into her head, I waved my hand in her front, “Can you see me now?”She nodded and sat up straight, “Give me money and I promise to tell you everything.”I was already late and I didn't want to waste more time with her, my hand went into my pocket and I brought out bundles of $100 notes, she gasped before snatching them off me.“They are with Lucia, she has the antidote,” she revealed and I stared at her like a fool.“Lucia? Are you kidding me? Is she another link to get the Antidote?” I questioned.She nodded as she flipped throu
Chapter 94Coran's pov I could hear some low whispers from the other end before a staggering voice spoke again, “you can come to my Casio to meet me, I can't disclose that Information to you,” then she hung up.My face twisted in annoyance and I almost threw my phone away. Gosh! How does she expect me to know the bar she currently is, I hissed then sent the number to Joe to help me track the line.Joe called a few minutes later to inform me that he had sent her exact location to me. I thanked him before hanging up, I stared at the screen of my phone for a long time, trying to remember where I had seen this exact location before. After many minutes of fruitless attempt, I pressed the off button and drove off to the clumsy area.The body of my car staggered across the rough and bumpy street, the night light cascaded down the street as the heavy stench of liquor filled my nose. A crease formed on my forehead as I glanced around the dirty area, lacing my hand over my nose in irritation.
Chapter 93Coran's pov “What are you doing here?” I couldn't hold back my urge to question Alessia, she eyed me from head to toe and hissed.“Relax baby, I am not here for you,” she ran her hand across my chest then deliberately hurt me with the sharp end of her nails. I watched as she dug her nails out of my skin and she smiled after sighting my little drop of blood on the nails.I held her hand and prepared to drag her away from the scene but Chris stopped me before I could move a foot away from his front.“I think you are mixing something up, Alessia is here for me and not for you,” he snatched her hand off mine with an angry scowl on his face. I reluctantly swallowed back all the questions I had as I entered the car with them and we drove to the clan house.All through the journey, they both deliberately stepped up my nerves at any chance they get but I didn't want to be bothered by that, I have a bigger dream to chase.We entered the dark corner of the estate then arrived In Fro
Chapter 92Coran's pov.“Isn't he your brother? Why can't you ask for his help? I don't think he will be willing to do it for free though,” Dr Navia tried to convince me but I wasn't having it.By the way, What can Chris connection be with Brogan hypnotizer’s antidote? Also, what if he doesn't know anything about it?“I think you got the wrong person, Chris surely can't know the location of the antidote,” I refuted, not willing to admit the fact. I could hear the low chuckle of Dr Navia over the phone and somehow, that made me feel embarrassed.I fluttered my lashes while waiting for her to proffer me with another solution, truthfully she did.“You can ask Alessia though, who knows whether she will be willing to ask Chris in your place,” she said and ended the call without waiting for me to ask more questions. Alessia as how? How can she help me to convince Chris? Dr Navia definitely knows something that I don't know I resigned and brought the phone down from my ear, I stared at the