Chapter 60 - Something More Than Deceit.MONALISA PARKER'S POV,"You didn't have to say it all," I said with a smirk on my face, in an attempt to mask my displeasure,"Well you brought it up, I just followed," He answered leisurely, his face feigning ignorance as he spoke, Just then, my eyes glinted with mischief as I recalled his reactions afterwards, I knew I shouldn't allow it slide by without getting even with him, even though he had said it casually, my desire to get it even with him, got the best of me. In an attempt to get revenge for myself, I said,"Well, ever since that day, you started behaving funny towards me, you even got into a fight with a guy who ended up beating you up, your face got swollen like a pumped ball." The words tumbled out of my mouth as I spoke, satisfied that I had achieved my revenge.His response was another chuckle, which I leisurely joined in,"But there was something else you didn't know that happened that day," he said, after his chuckle had died
Chapter 61 - The Promise.BRUNO JOE'S POV,The ray from the sun rested on my face that morning, it's gentle warmth gradually calling me out from my dreams.My eyes slowly opened and I felt a hand wrapped around me. My face broadened with a smile at the realization that I wasn't dreaming.It felt so good to be real, it was hard to believe that everything had turned around within a few days.My eyes adjusted to Lisa who was lying beside me, sleeping soundly like a baby in her mother's arms. I studied her face and found her peaceful just like the good old days, where there were no hurt or judgement between us. It was the first time I had seen her so calm and relaxed ever since my return.As I studied her face, I felt a sense of pace wash over me. After a very long time, I was genuinely happy, and with Lisa by my side everything seemed peaceful. The thought of walking that path with her overwhelmed me with warmth and a strong sense if determination. Her eyelid moved and she gradually op
Chapter 62 - I Am Pregnant.BRUNO JOE'S POV,I forced a smile to my face upon hearing her question, since I had been expecting her question."She's just a friend." I replied casually, since we were building everything again, I didn't bwantbto hurt her feelings.I thought it was better I lied to her and explain everything to her later after I had broken every ties with Linda than making her feel bad with my response, after we had just gotten back."Aunt Lisa!" Isabella's voice snapped me off my head, just then I realized we were close to my door. She ran towards her and wrapped her hands around Lisa in a warm embrace who reciprocated the gesture.I turned towards Linda whose gaze was unreadable at that moment and greeted her with abhi which she responded to."How're you feeling today?" Lisa asked Bella who had just unwrapped her arms from around her,"I'm fine aunt Lisa. Were you with my dad all through the night?" She questioned, with a warm smile on her face.Lisa glanced up to me,
Chapter 63 - Stuck In My Head.MONALISA PARKER'S POV,My heart was filled with joy as I got home that morning, a peaceful sensation washing over me. I opened the door to find Missy sitting comfortably on my couch."Hey Missy!" My words came effortlessly as I greeted her whose gaze was intently fixated on me. I had just spoken to her but to my outmost surprise she didn't respond to my greetings.I turned sharply from the door to meet her probing eyes which had never left my face. "What?" I Inquired, a chuckle escaping my lips. My hands spread apart in a gesture as I stared at her, awaiting her response.I couldn't comprehend why she was looking at me like that, or why she didn't even respond to my cheerful greeting."You look different." She said, her lips curved upwards in a questioning smile, her eyes lingering on me. From her gaze I could tell she was trying to weigh my response. I shoved off every thought about Bruno that had been swimming in the pool of my heart, and put up a str
Chapter 64 - No One Can Have You Except Me.SUSAN'S POV, Ready to set my plot in motion, I left the house that morning to Antonio's with just one goal in mind.Upon getting to his apartment I was lucky to find him in. I had went alone without Mark my personal body guard, because I had plans of spending the night with Tonio.Since he had refused me countlessly and had kept his address a secret, I decided to pay him a surprise visit.I rang the door bell and waited patiently for him to open the door, "who's it?" I heard his voice from within but I refused to answer, since I wanted to get him by surprise.The door opened and a broad smile curved my face, at the sight of Antonio, my first and only love. "Surprise!" I announced excitedly, His eyes popped open upon seeing me. He clearly never expected my visit, and almost immediately, his brows furrowed and his eyes gleamed with a fierce intensity. His jaws tightened, but I cared less about the expression on his face, neither did I prete
Chapter 65 - Cheated On.SYLVIA'S POV,The threat from my father and brother had escalated over the days, and with Oliver still with us, I had been living in fear.I had avoided him as much as I could, keeping to my rooms at all times in order not to bump into him.That morning as I lay in my bed staring at the ceiling, my phone popped up with a notification from a private number.The sender identity that was displayed on my screen got my mind racing with thoughts about who it could be. I quickly opened it and to my surprise, it was a text with three photos attached to it.My curiosity was piqued when I saw the caption, "Hello lover girl!" The text read, making me wonder who it could be or what the photos entail, And as I waited patiently for the photos to download my mind raced with a lot of thoughts, carrying placards of worry along.The photos downloaded and my hands moved like a flash even as I tapped on it. My eyes popped open immediately I saw who it was, making my heart skip a
Chapter 66 - You Cheat!ANTONIO'S POV,The look on Sylvia's face was scary, neither had u seen her like that before. I couldn't comprehend what she was talking about, or why she was reacting the way she was.My words felt stuck in my throat as I stared at her. She looked dishevelled, her hair messy and covered with dust and small particles, her clothes looked dirty and torn, all piercing my very heart like a thousand nails."Liar!" She yelled, her voice heavy with hurt. Her eyes wide open and red. Her hurt undeniable as she stared at me in a fierce intensity, unsettling every ounce of calmness in me.I was loosing myself from swing her behaving like she had lost her sanity, the sight of it broke my heart as well."Sylvia!" I called, my voice strained from my hurt. "I beg you Sylvia, talk to me so we can resolve it. I swear to you that I don't know what is going on." My words came out of my mouth laced with pain.The fact that she was behaving that way, and insinuating that I had cause
Chapter 67 - Love And Betrayer.ANTONIO'S POV,"I don't know what you're talking about." Susan responded, her voice calm and defensive as she turned her face away from me. Her voice made me turn my head towards her. From the expression on her face, it was obvious she was denying it. I knew it ought to be her, the thought of it made my lips quiver from anger as I stared at her. Her face was turned towards the other side in nonchalance, which got to me. The fact that she was able to betray me filled me with rage.I tried to open my mouth to speak, but my lips felt heavy, and bruised by her overwhelming betrayer. Even though I knew she had always been dangerous, I never expected her to set me - her childhood friend up, with a photoshopped image.With much effort, I struggled to open my mouth.m, but my words were ladened with pain, "I thought you were my friend Susan." I began, as I stared right into her eyes, dripping with the weight of her treachery."I had always known you're selfish
Chapter 120 - The End.MONALISA PARKER'S POV,ONE YEAR LATER"Sylvia!" I called as I walked out of the kitchen that morning,"Sylvia, you have to hurry up, the bride shouldn't be late for her wedding," I yelled towards the passageway in an urgent tone."Yes mother, I'd soon be ready," I heard her answer faintly. As I ascended the stairs, Isabella burst out from her room,"Mother, Raymond wouldn't let me get ready," she said, her words urgent as she stared at me,"What's wrong with him?" I asked, confused about what she meant by that,"He's been playing with my shoes and refused to let me have them," She answered, while I chuckled lightly,"Okay, let's go," I said gesturing with my hands, as I followed her to her room. As soon as I got into her room, I saw Raymond seated on her bed holding onto Isabella's shoe,"Raymond," I called him playfully, while he chuckled loudly,I went over to the bed and carried him, throwing him up in a playful manner, while he chuckled,"Okay, let's go mee
Chapter 119 - Free Men.BRUNO JOE'S POV,A snort escaped my nostrils as Pascal's words settled in my heart, "There's no need for that, Pascal. Let's not stain our hands with his blood. The police are here already," I replied, and instantly, a faint sound of sirens was heard from a distance. With each passing second, the sound drew close until it filled the air with his cry of alarm,After about five seconds, they stormed in, while the boys handed Don Pablo to the police who quickly handcuffed him,"You sons of bastards should wait for my return!" Don Pablo yelled as they handed him over to the police, "Do you know who I am?" His voice cracking as he yelled at the top of his voice, and at that moment they began to lead him out,"You can't just treat me like this. Wait for me, I'm coming for you. I'll deal with all of you," Don Pablo kept yelling as they lead him out if the hall,"Thanks for your cooperation," The police commander greeted with a handshake, while I responded to his ge
Chapter 118 - Bruno, I Warned You.BRUNO JOE'S POV,"Come on Bruno, that's not true. Don't be like that," Don Pablo responded, his tone dripping with persuasion, a far cry from the determination that had initially laced his words,But his words had only fueled my resolved, the fact that he refused to accept his evil, further infuriated me,"Don't be like what huh?" I answered, "Don Pablo, this is your end," I added and in that instant, pointed my gun at him,His hands moved like a flash to the alarm bell pressed on it, instantly the bell went off. I knew what it was, he had just summoned his men, but I didn't relent at all.Don Pablo chuckled, the sound of which rang with the satisfaction in his heart,"Bruno!" He called his tone dripping with pleasure,"I hope you can hear the bell?" He asked, his words wrapped with chuckle, "I'm sure you kow what it is, because you've heard it before," he said, chuckling as his words dripped with pleasure,"Bruno, please," Martina pleaded, her voic
Chapter 117 - Your End Has Come!MARTINA'S POV,I rushed into Don Pablo's hall of meeting that day after I had gotten the news about Bruno being locked up at Winfolds' mansion, my heart banging hard against my ribcage for the fear of what might happen to Bruno,"What have you done to Bruno?" I slammed my questions at Don Pablo, as I stepped into the hall. My anger and determination propelling me forward, even as I took long, determined steps towards Don's sanctuary.Don Pablo's head jerked up upon hearing my words, and as I devoured the distance between us, I could see the crease on his forehead. He clearly wasn't expecting my coming, "Have I not done everything you wanted? I've always kept to the end of the bargain," I spat, my words heavy with a simmering wrath.As soon as I got to the front, I saw a lady seated at the left row, her brows furrowing in confusion as she saw me, but I had come for a purpose and since I had started, I couldn't hold back anymore. Almost immediately, I
Chapter 116 - Win-Folds!BOBBY WINFOLDS' POV,Right there I realized, there was no way Sylvia must have known about the secret passage if not for my father and then my anger boiled over,"That old fool!" I spat, my words laced with venom,"Go and get that old fool and his whore of a wife," I said my words dripping with malice as I stared into space,"Yes Boss," Mark answered and immediately bhe left with the some of the guards. After about two minutes, they came back,"What have you done father?" I glared at my father who was staring at me with his jaw clenched, but he didn't say anything, even a s he stared at me in a matching intensity,"Have you suddenly lost your tongue? What did you do?" I asked, my words heavy with a mix of anger and hatred,But his silence had only served to further infuriate me."Good, since you don't want to say anything, I'm going to make you speak," I said, my heart pounding hard against my chest in a simmering rage,"Guards!" I called,"Yes Boss," They ans
Chapter 115 - Nowhere To Be Found.BOBBY WINFOLDS' POV,My brows scrunched up to the sunlight that kissed my face that morning, gradually I awoke. It was the day of my triumph, the begining of the new order.Slowly, I snapped off my grogginess and my heart swelled with contentment at the thought of the great mile I had reached.A broad smile parted my lips as I got out of the bed and stretched my limbs, preparing myself for what lay ahead of me.Since I had ordered for their execution to be extended to this morning I was ready to send them to hell myself.With that determination, I got out of the room and saw my loyal bodyguard Mark standing at the door,"Good morning, Boss!" Mark greeted and he fell in line with me, while we walked together towards the dungeon,"How's the preparation going?" I asked him, my voice rich with contentment, "Everything is ready Boss. The spot and weapons have been prepared according to your order," He answered, causing a throaty guttural chuckle to escap
Chapter 114 - Way To The Tunnel.SYLVIA WINFOLDS' POV,Instantly, I said to her, "let's go," My Nanny nodded her head fervently, but no sooner had I taken two steps than I remembered that I still had one more challenge to take care of,I turned sharply towards her, my eyes glistening at the thought that had taken hold of my heart,"What is it?" My Nanny asked, her eyes searching mine for the answers herself,"There's a problem Nanny," I said, my voice trembling at the thought of the barrier before me, Nanny's brows furrowed upon hearing my words, her confusion deeply etched on her face,"What more problems could there be when you've almost scaled over this?" She asked, her words tinged with a hint of surprise,"The dungeon guards," I answered firmly, my eyes glistening with the fear that had settled in my heart, "we forgot to take care of them," I added, my words laced with sadness even as my heart heaved hard agsinst my chest.My Nanny smiled, her warm smile gradually expelling my w
Chapter 113 - I'm Not A Murderer.SYLVIA WINFOLDS' POV,"What should I do?" I asked my Nanny, my heart heaving hard against my chest as a great sense of panic washed over me,Inasmuch as I didn't want to think about it, I couldn't deny the truth before my eyes. The key had been changed by my brother Bobby, which left me with just one solution out of it,"Sylvia, maybe you should just let it go," My Nanny said calmly, her words tinged with a hint of discouragement.But her words had only served to fuel my resolve, I had begun already, and I wasn't going to stop halfway. I knew what was at stake - my life, but I was going to face it head on."Nanny, I have to do it," I said, my eyes glistening with determination as my fists clean end beside me,Her eyes popped open in a mix of fear and shock and her mouth opened slightly, but she didn't say a word.After a few seconds, she was able to regain her voice, "Sylvia, you're risking your life for them," She said, her voice tinged with urgency
Chapter 112 - Please Be Careful.SYLVIA WINFOLDS' POV,"What is it father?" I asked, my words firm with the determination that coursed through me, my eyes glinting in a fierce intensity as I waited for my father's words,"Whatever you have to do, you want to do it this night," he said, while i nodded my head fervently in response.Of course I had to do it that night. That was why I had rushed down to meet my father for help. Since Bobby had given the instructions for them to be executed later that night, I knew I could afford no further delay."I know father, otherwise my effort will be a waste, because by dawn tomorrow, they wilp be no more," I said, while my father's fist clenched tightly."There's a backdoor indeed from the same path that leads to the dungeon, follow the path until you get to the end of it. It's a camouflage of the wall, at the seventh tile from the right, the fourth roll from the top lies the keyhole," he said while I listened carefully, nodding my head in respons