CHAPTER 182Serene "Mr. Myers handed all his riches to his children, and there is nothing I can do to alter it,” George said, and Max felt ashamed. "What, that is impossible; I am his uncle and have the authority to take those rights away from Miguel until he is old enough to take over," he replied, but I only looked at him, wondering whether he could hear himself."Look here Max, I realize that you are accustomed to inheriting people's riches without having to work, but this firm we are talking about is one I worked days to assure security, so if you do not mind, you may take your leave now OK," I grinned at him, feeling so delighted that nothing worked out for him.I requested Rina to fetch George and me some coffee since I needed to finish some paperwork with him. "Ms. Brights, are you going to accept acquiring ownership of Myers Enterprises or—”"I can not take what is not mine, George; even if Diego has left everything to the kids, I can not accept it. My children will have al
CHAPTER 183Nelly Damnit!We have worked so hard to take over Myers Enterprises, yet every attempt fails. I can not believe George is prepared to be so loyal to Diego, who may never be released from jail if fate sides with us.Serene is already satisfied with her possessions, and granting her Myers Enterprises would just elevate her to the ranks of the world's wealthiest individuals.I realize I should not be so involved in this, but now that I am Max's accomplice, everything comes back to me. I thought the old hag had more shares in KATARAYO, but after the humiliation we endured at Hotel DYNASTY, I would rather seem enraged with him than go on another date."Max, you need to calm down; we will work something out, it is not too late," I murmured, hoping to offer him optimism, which was all he needed."That is correct, honey, you need to calm down," Sandra said, taking my hand from his shoulder as envy overwhelmed her."Will you stop being envious and start helping him work things out
CHAPTER 184Diego The cells are cold, and every night feels like hell on earth; things begin to seem different, and the taste of food here is horrible. I just hope Serene takes care of the children and brings me a picture of the girls—Someday.My heart was trying so hard to make me regret not having her here, so I explained things, but the thought of her not ever wanting to see me was very horrible. I heard the guard opening the cell and pretended to be fast asleep.I could hear his footsteps coming close to me, and I slowly removed the blanket that covered me. “Look at you fast asleep, billionaire heir, all my daughter needs to get me to stop this wretched job," he said in a voice I could hear."Hey you come with me," he said and pulled me up. The man I shared the cell with also woke up to the noise and looked at how the guard pulled me out. We went into the restroom and then he closed the door. I just hoped it wasn't what I thought, as I would rather kill his damn ass than do any
CHAPTER 185Nelly One mistake and we are all back to jail. I advised Max not to enlist people to perform the nasty labor, but he did not listen. Now he is all over the place since the office's daughter, whom he intended to seduce Diego, was detained alongside her father. How could one even want to take risks in prison?I was now on the couch doing some online shopping when Sandra interrupted."You are having a great time when Max is stressed?" she questioned, giving me a contemptuous look."I am really busy right now; if you are searching for someone to upset, go fetch Sofia; you two get along pretty well," I said, as they largely exchanged words like two teens fighting over a jerk!"Agg, could you not find other people to mention except that?" She answered, frown lines visible on her face."Yes, since you always like invading my personal space, take it and go OK," I replied without looking at her. To my astonishment, she was still standing there, so I hastily canceled my orders be
CHAPTER 186Serene It is a wonderful day, and Mia has gone to the park with Miguel with several guards. Nothing is more reassuring to a mother than knowing her child is secure in this unpredictable world.I was sitting on my most comfy couch, watching BBC, when the most horrifying name flashed on TV. "Diablo Guerra" A Mafia lord who was jailed for stealing my father's property and threatening to kill me if he did not give him portions of our property due to a debt Charlotte's father owed him.We did not have enough money to repay him at the time, so we utilized the heist to get him arrested, and he is now out after years in prison. “What's the matter, my dear?" Grace asked as she noticed how pale I looked."It is nothing; I was just trying to figure things out," I lied before Neina ruined everything."Diablo Guerra has been unleashed!" she said, her voice clouded with amazement."Hello there, what a surprise?” Grace said as we weren't expecting to see her."Umm, I am sorry I could no
CHAPTER 187Serene The head guard informed me that they had seen a certain automobile traveling about my property and capturing photographs from a distance. I did not have to figure out what would happen next since I knew what it signified.“Should we stop them the next time they come?" he asked."No, that may be harmful; just warn your men to be cautious," I said before returning to my room with Neina, while Charlotte locked herself in her room as if something huge was about to happen."You need a lot of time away from everything," Neina said, taking a seat on the couch."That is true, yet there is no evading this truth. A fiancé who murdered my late sister and Mafia boss who may spell the end of my life," I added, but she implored me to stop being negative.“May I come in?" Rina asked as she knocked at the door."Yes, please," I said before inviting her to take a seat next to Neina, whose life was also in danger since she was tied to me."I want to tell you something, but first, I
CHAPTER 188Nelly “What the hell is going on here?" Sandra questioned after witnessing Max and Sofia embracing."Nothing, Calm down; why the furious expression now?" Max inquired as if he had not realized Sandra was so possessive of him.“You never close your legs huh?” Sandra asked Sofia, who looked to be ignorantly caressing her phone while resting on Max's chest. Whether she wanted to repeat what she had done previously. How crazy! They are vying over Max, who does not even have a Mercedes to his name."Get off!" Sandra shouted, tugging Max along with her.Max replied, "Babe, you do not have to do this," but Sandra refused to listen."I am not a cheap girl who you can play with before moving on to the next one. I do not need to remind you of my ability, right?” She asked Max, who instantly silenced her with a kiss.I could not stay and watch them go crazy, so I left to keep Sofia company."Hey, do you have any plans for this evening?" she asked, as if I were about to get an invi
CHAPTER 189Serene Everything around me was fuzzy, and I strained to sit up straight. I could hear Charlotte, Neina, and Grace's voices, but I could not comprehend what they said."Neina, what is happening?" I inquired, as I could not recall what had transpired."You passed out after George left and we hurried you to the hospital," she said, and the first thing I did was touch my bump. The thought of maybe losing my twins sent shivers down my spine, and I could not think of anything else."Do not worry, Ms. Brights; the children are OK, but you need to take care of yourself," I heard a familiar voice remark. I could recognize the doctor's voice.“Yes that's right you need to get serious with your health Serene the girls may develop —" "Please do not even suggest anything," Grace chastised, not wanting to hear what Charlotte had almost uttered.I eventually sat up straight and grabbed a glass of water from Charlotte. My thoughts eventually returned, and I remembered what occurred
CHAPTER 211Serene "I am not sure if I am taking things the wrong way or Kyrell is getting too comfortable," Charlotte said."I thought the two of you were close in the past; what happened?" I questioned her since she had been getting angry around him lately.“No, we weren't close, Serene. Come on, I barely knew him," she said."Okay, if you say so," I said, preparing to put a handful of popcorn into my mouth when someone grabbed my hand."This is not what you should be feeding Serene.” Grace remarked before adding, "I need those ladies strong and healthy," and I immediately returned the popcorn and took an apple from the bowl next to me."Pregnancy certainly leads folks to miss out on a lot," Charlotte joked as she ate the popcorn alone.“Oh really? Looks like it also causes people to miss out on going shopping," I said, and she instantly set down the popcorn and urged me to take her along."Please take me along; I need to replace my entire outfits," she begged, and I simply continu
CHAPTER 210Serene The sun is shining brightly today, and everyone else is dressed for summer, except me. I am only in comfy clothing, waiting for Kyrell, who has gone to visit Max. I told him that was risky since Max is not a man you can go see without support, but Kyrell was adamant. I was starting to question my decision to include him in this investigation because I did not want to lose him.“Mommy, does Uncle Kyrell know Daddy?" Miguel asked as he walked towards my desk.“Yes sweetie, they used to be best friends," I responded.“Are they not anymore?" “Uhmm, I don't know, for now, sweetie. Uncle Kyrell was away for a long time." “OK, what made him go away?" Miguel asked."It is school, honey, and he wanted to follow his goals in Colombia; what about you? Where will I send you?" I asked though I knew the response already."Wakanda!” he responded, trying to climb on my desk."Be careful, sweetheart, you could fall," I advised, but he kept trying until he slipped and was ready to
CHAPTER 209Nelly Sofia and Sandra appeared to be about to start one of their loud disputes again, and I was not in the mood to entertain anything, so I walked to the pool, where I could not hear anything from inside. My mind was still refusing to understand that Kyrell Harrison insulted us without hesitation and that this was unlike anything we would ever experience. Maybe this could be something from his past I could use but no!Everything about that bastard is white as snow with no dark spots on it. If only I had succeeded in getting him to bed back then, I could simply integrate Sofia into his world and get him to join our blasted squad.“Hey, what's going on in that mind?" Max asked, handing me some wine."Hey, it is nothing. I am just thinking about something, but it is not important," I responded, accepting the glass.“Are you sure? I mean, you were too focused; maybe I could be of help?" he reacted."Trust me, I am well, but how is business going since Mr. Simon was removed
CHAPTER 208Serene When the lights went out at the hotel, I panicked for a bit, but the cops arrived in time. Butas not sure about Kyrell because he was the last person I expected to see. Everyone left and I was now only left with Rina and Kyrell. "I guess we should get going now," I replied, standing up and about to walk away when Kyrell reached for my hand.Perhaps he meant it reassuringly, so I smiled without overreacting. Rina stepped behind us, clearing her throat, but I was convinced she was mocking me. “Uhmm, Ms. Brights, can we have a word?" Charlotte asked and I turned around to hear what she had to say."I think it is about time I go to my apartment," she remarked, and I truly wanted to disagree, but I had to since I was only going to let her go there when she felt stable.“Are you sure?” I asked."Yes, I am ready," she said, but it was not convincing enough."Look you can go but are you sure you are fine to stay alone?’” I asked again and she assured me.“OK fine," I re
CHAPTER 207Nelly Soft instrumental music played in the background, while the aroma of sandalwood and lavender filled the air. The beds and silk drapes dividing the rooms were bathed in a golden glow from the lighting of the private parlor. Kyrell Harrison's muscles eased as he lay shirtless for a massage. I figured he must have come to relieve some of his tension and make the contributions. However, everything fell apart as we locked eyes."Kyrell Harrison," I grinned as I approached him, Sofia following."Nelly Mendoza, what a surprise; I knew you were here but did not expect to see you," he remarked, his gaze fixed on Sofia, and I prayed he did not suspect anything. “Oh, come now, Kyrell. We just happened to run into each other at the same moment. Isn't it a great coincidence?" I inquired, but Sofia chose to talk rather than wait for me to signal. “We were thinking… All those judicial skirmishes must have made you nervous. Wouldn't it be good to have someone personally look af
CHAPTER 206Serene The home felt empty, so I took a walk around the empty rooms while Miguel played with Grace. Even though my kid was becoming more and more obsessed with Wakanda, I felt that Namibia would be the best destination after the drama was over.A destination for aesthetic people. I asked Mr. Simon to send me the statistics data because I wanted the most recent information on Katarayo's progress, but I was not even surprised by what I saw. If his shares are not making any money, why in the world is he there? Which could only mean one thing.I quickly scheduled a meeting at the Hotel Bright Lights, and despite Mr. Simon's persistent calls, I declined to respond because we both knew what would happen next. I have done my best to be tolerant and patient with his issues, but it seems like he is abusing my generosity.I hurriedly changed and was ready to take the final step when I noticed Kyrell, who appeared to be grinning at me like never before.“What's with all the excite
CHAPTER 205Diego We were eating breakfast in the cafeteria when I heard a loud bang and noticed my food had been tossed to the floor by this large, heavy, tattooed guy who appeared to be ready to pound my face if I said anything. "Hey, hey, what are you doing? Get back to your seat," the guard yelled, standing between us. At this point, I was ready to be a beast.“Fight! Fight!" The other prisoner kept yelling, but my companion quickly pulled me back."Be cautious, he has killed roughly ten people here; being targeted by him could only mean one thing," he continued, and I needed to know what brought that elephant figure to me."That your enemies want you dead in here, and nobody else performs the job better than him," my pal cautioned, and I could tell by looking at him that death was all he had to offer.Could Serene want me dead? Or is it my damn uncle? Serene would never want my death, at least not while she was still alive; therefore, it was certainly my uncle.Everyone comple
CHAPTER 204Serene “Ms. Brights please it's not what you think I was just —" “Mia, you'll answer the cops. I can not believe you would try to drug my son's drink after everything," I said, shaking my head in surprise.Mia was like a sister to us. There was nothing she did not know about us, but discovering that she was the traitor in our midst felt like a horrible dream, and the fact that she was closest to my kid just made things worse. I would find a new reason to keep Miguel occupied before admitting that she would never come back in agony. "It is OK, Serene; at least we captured her," Neina murmured, caressing my back."Yeah, I know," I answered, brushing away my tears as I walked to collect my son, who was looking at cartoons. I am not sure how he became addicted, but all of his downloads revolved around it, and the many types of coloring books were something I had to get.“Mommy, why did I see the cops here?" Miguel asked, his little face drowning in worry."It is nothing, ho
CHAPTER 203Serene Charlotte and her ways of getting to cheer me up are just so crazy. I can not believe I returned Diego's ring and now have nothing linked to me other than the children. But now that he's away all his children are mine. We stepped into the massage parlor, and the agents were ecstatic to see us.I did not like the attention and begged the guards to fetch me my veil, but Charlotte appeared to be enjoying it. We headed to the VIP section, where the agents were getting their items ready.I would have lay down like Charlotte, but it was a bit uncomfortable. The ladies finished giving him massages, and the owner presented some proposals for donations, which they were asking me to attend. I promised them that someone would come from my department to attend. We returned to the car, and another call from the devil came through.“Aren't you going to pick that?" Charlotte inquired, sensing my ignorance about the approaching call."Nah, that does not matter; let us be going b