CHAPTER 213 Serene I got up late and joined everyone for breakfast before Kyrell arrived, though I was not expecting him so soon. I was convinced he had come with good news and could not wait to find out. I went to the study first, and Kyrell followed a few minutes later. “Uhmm is it OK if I join you?" Charlotte inquired while I glanced at Kyrell for permission."Yes, you are welcome," he answered, pulling out a chair for her.She stepped in and sat down before Kyrell began telling me what he would learn. I am not sure why everything he said seemed too bad to be true, but the fact that he was one of the most accurate individuals I knew compelled me to give in."So you're telling me right now that Diablo is not responsible for Andrew's death?" I asked as that sounded a little odd."Yes, I conducted an investigation and discovered that Andrew was murdered by someone other than Diablo.""Oh my gosh, does this imply we have two dangerous foes or what? I am starting to become terrified,
CHAPTER 214Serene I woke up around sundown, I discovered that Kyrell had departed to meet Diablo, and since everyone was happy, I did not want to say anything about what was happening. "Ms. Brights, the security operator, would want to show you something," a maid told me before I approached him.I came into the room without thinking about what may be going on and discovered that he was zooming in on what I recognized as a drone. “Wait, is that a drone?" I inquired, realizing the background was that of my mansion."Yes, ma'am, I believe someone is watching us; I have seen this thing in roughly 5 images," he remarked, showing them to me."That is horrible; do you have any clue which way it is heading?" I asked as we couldn't see the angle properly. “I think it's from the east." "I will contact an expert to come check on everything, so please keep your eyes on that screen," I added before walking away.Diablo has now begun employing drones on my residence, indicating the level of dan
CHAPTER 215Serene There was no way I was going to allow my little prince to stay sad so I played a surprise while he was at breakfast. The door opened, and Miguel stepped in, his eyes wide open.“Woah, mommy, is all this for me?" he asked, running to the lion toy I got him."This is beautiful, it looks just like Mufusa,” he said, rubbing it's hair."I am pleased you like it; will you forgive Mama now?" I asked when he nodded before I hugged him."You did not have your breakfast today; let me go get it for you," he said, racing out, and I instantly had to warn, "Be careful, dear."“Did you just bribe my nephew?" Charlotte asked as she walked in."No, Ms. Charlotte Brights, I do not engage in unethical behavior," I said, and she just gave me a serious look, as I had not addressed her in that manner in a long time."Ms. Brights, please come to my office," the security operator called into the microphone, and I raced out.I went into his office and watched a live video of the drone ente
CHAPTER 216Serene The cold walls of the visiting room felt life-threatening. The air was saturated with disinfectant, and hopelessness hung over me. I had not seen him in months, since the day I came for closure."You know what, I believe coming here was a bad idea; let us go back," I said to Neina, who helped me up and walked out of the visiting room.I felt I was ready to meet Diego and maybe talk to him, but that feeling vanished as soon as my sister's memory entered my thoughts. "It is okay, Serene; do not be so harsh on yourself; you will be OK," she comforted me as we got into the car."Madam, do you want me to drive home or continue with the schedule?" the chauffeur asked."Continue with the schedule; I need to check in on the progress of my Empire," I said.The automobile started, and I hurriedly covered my eyes with dark glasses so that no one would think I was sobbing. We got to the Empire and Rina was so excited to see us. She handed me the flowers and presents they had p
CHAPTER 217Nelly Sofia has been messaging Kyrell for over a week now, but he continues to blue-tick her messages. I knew asking her to abandon him would be a poor idea, so I considered meeting with George to see if he might help us get to Kyrell, but he appeared to despise Kyrell to the core, and I am still not sure why.I assumed George was a placid person, but he was not easily deceived. "I do not have time for your proposition, Nelly, and we are not meant to be seen together.". Please go before you make the incorrect impression.”What the heck? He's asking me to leave."George, calm down. I am not here to make trouble. My friend genuinely likes Kyrell, but he—"“Nelly, I know you are a crafty lady, but if your buddy understands what is best for her, tell her to stay away from Kyrell, OK," George replied, putting on his glasses and heading to his Jeep.I was ready to walk away, cursing the fact that I had not received anything from him when someone yelled my name. "Yes, do I know
CHAPTER 218Serene It was pouring so hard that walking outside was difficult, but my heart was with the man Kyrell and I were using as an asset to get to Diablo. If he turns on us, I will be destroyed, and the lives of so many others will be jeopardized.“Hey, are you OK?" Grace inquired, coming into my office with a glass of juice."Yes, I am all right, and thanks for the juice. I've not had this in a while." “Serene, you need to get serious. I'm not letting you treat my girls like that."“OK, madam, your wish is my command." "I will see you at supper," Grace remarked before walking away.I took another sip from my glass and continued browsing through my papers until Kyrell intervened. "What in the name of madness is wrong with you?" I inquired as he entered my office, dripping wet.“I…I am sorry that I could not wait, Serene," he said, holding up a file."What's that? I mean wait, is that my family's black file?" I inquired, recognizing it since I assumed it had been burned in th
CHAPTER 219Nelly I can not believe Serene's Managing Director had the guts to disrespect me like that, and Max, who was a shareholder in that firm, is now so worthless that they have banned him from returning. I am only grateful security did not arrive and chase us out like dogs since the humiliation would have been horrible. I took a seat on the sofa sinking deep into my thoughts, since I still had no notion who the black-suited man's master was.But Serene's fooling with him provided us the opportunity to receive free money simply for agreeing to work with him. I just pray nothing goes wrong, since this may be a once-in-a-lifetime chance.Sandra yelled out my name, "Nelly Mendoza!" as she took a seat with the cushion on her legs.“What? I do not recall inviting you to join me," I said, giving her a disdainful look."I know, and if it is the $100,000 that is bothering you, swallow your pride and maintain your attitude toward Sofia because I am not on your level, OK.""What? Do you
CHAPTER 1 NEW YORK 2018 ~SERENE~ I stared down the window, lost in my thoughts. Why was life so unfair to me? I thought the hardest thing for a woman was to make their in-laws love them, which is why I grew up making sure they loved me, and they did, as they even made sure I married him. Yes, I was married to the love of my life, Diego. From the moment I set my eyes on him, I knew he was the one for me. I was fortunate as his family was good friends with my father, and since my father died saving him, they swore to make sure he married me. I was happy when he finally proposed. I can still remember that day, like yesterday. He was not happy. He told me he was doing it for his family, but did I care? No, because I knew I would win his heart, and no, I was not giving up. I am going to win his heart. I subconsciously stopped myself as I raised my hand almost sipping on the wine then I remembered I was not pregnant, I just lost our baby a few weeks ago so I brought the glass to my mo
CHAPTER 219Nelly I can not believe Serene's Managing Director had the guts to disrespect me like that, and Max, who was a shareholder in that firm, is now so worthless that they have banned him from returning. I am only grateful security did not arrive and chase us out like dogs since the humiliation would have been horrible. I took a seat on the sofa sinking deep into my thoughts, since I still had no notion who the black-suited man's master was.But Serene's fooling with him provided us the opportunity to receive free money simply for agreeing to work with him. I just pray nothing goes wrong, since this may be a once-in-a-lifetime chance.Sandra yelled out my name, "Nelly Mendoza!" as she took a seat with the cushion on her legs.“What? I do not recall inviting you to join me," I said, giving her a disdainful look."I know, and if it is the $100,000 that is bothering you, swallow your pride and maintain your attitude toward Sofia because I am not on your level, OK.""What? Do you
CHAPTER 218Serene It was pouring so hard that walking outside was difficult, but my heart was with the man Kyrell and I were using as an asset to get to Diablo. If he turns on us, I will be destroyed, and the lives of so many others will be jeopardized.“Hey, are you OK?" Grace inquired, coming into my office with a glass of juice."Yes, I am all right, and thanks for the juice. I've not had this in a while." “Serene, you need to get serious. I'm not letting you treat my girls like that."“OK, madam, your wish is my command." "I will see you at supper," Grace remarked before walking away.I took another sip from my glass and continued browsing through my papers until Kyrell intervened. "What in the name of madness is wrong with you?" I inquired as he entered my office, dripping wet.“I…I am sorry that I could not wait, Serene," he said, holding up a file."What's that? I mean wait, is that my family's black file?" I inquired, recognizing it since I assumed it had been burned in th
CHAPTER 217Nelly Sofia has been messaging Kyrell for over a week now, but he continues to blue-tick her messages. I knew asking her to abandon him would be a poor idea, so I considered meeting with George to see if he might help us get to Kyrell, but he appeared to despise Kyrell to the core, and I am still not sure why.I assumed George was a placid person, but he was not easily deceived. "I do not have time for your proposition, Nelly, and we are not meant to be seen together.". Please go before you make the incorrect impression.”What the heck? He's asking me to leave."George, calm down. I am not here to make trouble. My friend genuinely likes Kyrell, but he—"“Nelly, I know you are a crafty lady, but if your buddy understands what is best for her, tell her to stay away from Kyrell, OK," George replied, putting on his glasses and heading to his Jeep.I was ready to walk away, cursing the fact that I had not received anything from him when someone yelled my name. "Yes, do I know
CHAPTER 216Serene The cold walls of the visiting room felt life-threatening. The air was saturated with disinfectant, and hopelessness hung over me. I had not seen him in months, since the day I came for closure."You know what, I believe coming here was a bad idea; let us go back," I said to Neina, who helped me up and walked out of the visiting room.I felt I was ready to meet Diego and maybe talk to him, but that feeling vanished as soon as my sister's memory entered my thoughts. "It is okay, Serene; do not be so harsh on yourself; you will be OK," she comforted me as we got into the car."Madam, do you want me to drive home or continue with the schedule?" the chauffeur asked."Continue with the schedule; I need to check in on the progress of my Empire," I said.The automobile started, and I hurriedly covered my eyes with dark glasses so that no one would think I was sobbing. We got to the Empire and Rina was so excited to see us. She handed me the flowers and presents they had p
CHAPTER 215Serene There was no way I was going to allow my little prince to stay sad so I played a surprise while he was at breakfast. The door opened, and Miguel stepped in, his eyes wide open.“Woah, mommy, is all this for me?" he asked, running to the lion toy I got him."This is beautiful, it looks just like Mufusa,” he said, rubbing it's hair."I am pleased you like it; will you forgive Mama now?" I asked when he nodded before I hugged him."You did not have your breakfast today; let me go get it for you," he said, racing out, and I instantly had to warn, "Be careful, dear."“Did you just bribe my nephew?" Charlotte asked as she walked in."No, Ms. Charlotte Brights, I do not engage in unethical behavior," I said, and she just gave me a serious look, as I had not addressed her in that manner in a long time."Ms. Brights, please come to my office," the security operator called into the microphone, and I raced out.I went into his office and watched a live video of the drone ente
CHAPTER 214Serene I woke up around sundown, I discovered that Kyrell had departed to meet Diablo, and since everyone was happy, I did not want to say anything about what was happening. "Ms. Brights, the security operator, would want to show you something," a maid told me before I approached him.I came into the room without thinking about what may be going on and discovered that he was zooming in on what I recognized as a drone. “Wait, is that a drone?" I inquired, realizing the background was that of my mansion."Yes, ma'am, I believe someone is watching us; I have seen this thing in roughly 5 images," he remarked, showing them to me."That is horrible; do you have any clue which way it is heading?" I asked as we couldn't see the angle properly. “I think it's from the east." "I will contact an expert to come check on everything, so please keep your eyes on that screen," I added before walking away.Diablo has now begun employing drones on my residence, indicating the level of dan
CHAPTER 213 Serene I got up late and joined everyone for breakfast before Kyrell arrived, though I was not expecting him so soon. I was convinced he had come with good news and could not wait to find out. I went to the study first, and Kyrell followed a few minutes later. “Uhmm is it OK if I join you?" Charlotte inquired while I glanced at Kyrell for permission."Yes, you are welcome," he answered, pulling out a chair for her.She stepped in and sat down before Kyrell began telling me what he would learn. I am not sure why everything he said seemed too bad to be true, but the fact that he was one of the most accurate individuals I knew compelled me to give in."So you're telling me right now that Diablo is not responsible for Andrew's death?" I asked as that sounded a little odd."Yes, I conducted an investigation and discovered that Andrew was murdered by someone other than Diablo.""Oh my gosh, does this imply we have two dangerous foes or what? I am starting to become terrified,
CHAPTER 212Nelly Max brought Sandra and me out, but I did not enjoy it because nothing felt good back there. We entered the living room and could not believe what we saw."Damn it, everyone!" Sofia cursed, soaked from head to toe.“Sofia what happened to you?" Max asked."That bitch came after me, and none of you were there to even save me from her thrashing. Now my phone is broken."“Wait, who are we talking about here?" I asked."Trust me, I will make Serene's cousin pay for this."“Charlotte was here?" I responded."Yes, that bitch came for me because of the postings and beat the heck out of me; now my entire body is in pain. I can not even extend a friggin 'muscle," she lamented as she made her way upstairs, not wanting to answer our queries.Looking at how horrible she looked, I could tell Charlotte had given her a good beating because she is a bold person, but I was amazed she could make it as far as our house."If you ask me, I would say she deserved it," Sandra said with a s
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