Chapter 85 - Don Pablo's Satisfaction.MONALISA PARKER'S POV,"Get down I want to go alone." I said to Raymond who was still seated on the driver's seat. My voice stern and authoritative as I spoke, leaving no place for negotiations.His brows furrowed slightly upon hearing my words. He was about to say something when I yelled at him, "now!" My voice bearing the weight of my fury as I spoke."What about me?" He asked, his surprise etched on his face. "You can go with the boys," I responded sharply.He stepped down and as soon as I got in, I slammed the door hard beside me. As I stared through the windshield, my tears spilled and my vision blurred.My hands wobbled over the steering wheel, even as I reversed in a fierce intensity. The scene of Bruno at the hospital, the van and when he was shot, kept strolling past me, even as I accelerated my speed.Right then, I realized I couldn't do it anymore, it occured to me that I couldn't bear to loose him. I was certain that I couldn't bear
Chapter 86 - Behind Her Mask.MONALISA PARKER'S POV,"You have no claims to your words Don!" I stated, a deliberate trap I had laid before him, since I wanted to uncover how much he knew.He chuckled loudly again, pointing towards me as he did. As his satisfaction stretched on, my anger grew, but I endured every of his mockery since I knew I had to uncover how much he knew.Finally his laughter boils down, and he said, "Come on Lisa! Don't be silly." But then, he started laughing again. He seemed to be enjoying himself, while I stood there patiently waiting for him to spill his words."What do you mean by that?" I questioned, my voice ringing with desperation as I stared at him in a fierce intensity. Even as I stood right there, my heartbeat began to pulsate loudly in my ears, my fear of being discovered had gotten the best of me. What was more scary was the fact that I wasn't certain if Don Pablo knew anything, but as I tried to remain calm, his words came again."Do you really thi
Chapter 87 - Another Chance?BRUNO JOE'S POV,For the past week Monalisa had been with me, she had rarely gone back to her apartment, which filled my heart with warmth.Her excessive care towards me filled me with a great sense of hope adding to my conviction of much I needed her.Although I felt sad because I could sense she had been beside me to repay the debt of getting hit because of her, I was really grateful she had been with me all the while.I knew I had to prove myself to her and make her accept me again, I was still lost in thought of what to do when the door suddenly opened,"Daddy!" Isabella yelled in excitement. Her smile broadly pasted on her face, right beside her was Linda who had brought her to the see me.My heart felt warm at the sight of my daughter, she rushed over and climbed into my bed, "How're you doing daddy?" She asked with a shrill voice, her smile never leaving her face,"I'm fine Bella," I responded warmly, my smile broadening,"Isabella had insisted on
Chapter 88 - Acknowledging The Truth.MONALISA PARKER'S POV,My excitement knew no bounds as I drove back home that afternoon; I had left earlier for me to get ready for our date later that evening.Even as I opened the door, my smile was all over my face. Missy was in the living room seeing a movie, and as I walked towards her, I felt her attention all over me.Missy's gaze never departed from my face as I walked over to join her on the couch, and as if my smile was contagious, her lips curled upwards with a smile. As I took her glass of strawberry juice from the end table and sipped from it, her voice came, "I can tell you're excited." She stated, her voice ringing with curiosity; without a second thought, I nodded my head repeatedly in response.Since I was certain and ready to move on, I knew I had to open up to Missy and tell her everything in my heart."Tell me about it?" She said as she leaned in, her face broadened by her smiles, even as her eyes glinted with anticipation. A
Chapter 89 - Martina's Return.BRUNO JOE'S POV,Since Lisa had left, I couldn't wait to get discharged. I knew my date with her was going to be the starting point of a new beginning between the both of us.Even though I had decided to take it slow with her, I wasn't going to allow any opportunity to prove how much I needed her back into my life to slip past my fingers.Since she had acknowledged her feelings for me, I was going to allow us to gradually get back together.As I pondered my thoughts, just like a flash, I recalled we had gained our freedom from Don Pablo's claw, which made my eyes glint with excitement as a renewed sense of vigor coursed through my veins.I realized there was nothing that could come between us again, and since Isabella had wanted her for a mother, it wouldn't be an issue getting along with her.I was still lost in my thoughts when the rattle on the door came, snapping me off my thoughts, and I began to wonder who it could be.I knew it couldn't be Lisa s
Chapter 90 - Being Stood Up,MONALISA PARKER'S POV,Finally, it was the evening of my date with Bruno, and I couldn't stay still. I felt jittery all over unable to hold back my excitement.It was going to be the night that would change the rest of my life. It was the night that would mark a new beginning for me and Bruno, and yes, I was ready to begin that new journey with Bruno.Despite the hurt and our past, I was ready to shove the past behind us and mount the new ride with Bruno.As I stood in front of my wardrobe that evening, I was greatly confused as I stared at my clothes, every dress I had seemed unfit for the occasion, I couldn't make a choice, My bed was littered with dresses I had thrown onto it after trying them on; I was lost for which to go with and needed help.Standing right there, I felt like a teenager going on a first date again, and just then Missy opened the door, a timely intervention for me,"Thank goodness!" I exclaimed, heaving a sigh of relief as I turned t
Chapter 91 - In A Hot Seat.BRUNO JOE'S POV,All through the night, my mind kept racing with a lot of thought. For the second time ever, I felt a great sense of fear overwhelm me, and at the same time, I was lost and deeply confused. I didn't know what to do.Every time Lisa called me, I felt my heart break. Even as it gradually shattered into pieces. I couldn't receive it as I didn't know what to say to her. I feared hurting her again, and with Martina back in my life, I didn't know how to react to it, if I should be happy or sad.That morning, I sat on the opposite couch, staring at Martina, who looked a little older than I had remembered her, she had lost the luster in her eyes even as she stared at me without saying a word.I knew I had to face it, but I didn't know how. Finally, I mustered the little courage I could find left in me and asked her, "What happened?"Her expression turned solemn as she opened her mouth to speak, her voice slow and small as she seemed to drift back i
Chapter 92 - She's Having A Challenge.BRUNO JOE'S POV,For the next ten seconds, I couldn't get myself to say anything to Lisa who was standing right in front of me. The smile on her face gradually disappeared and as she turned back to face me, I saw the shock in her eyes,I turned towards Martina who was now looking calm and said, "I'll be back Martina," while she nodded her head in response.Lisa's lips quivered, she was about to say something but nothing came out, which jabbed at my heart, Instantly, I held her hand and led her outside and as we got outside, she wriggled her hand free from my grip which seared my heart.Silence stretched between us like a canopy and I felt her gaze lingering on me, but I couldn't get myself to say anything to her, nor could I meet her eyes,"She came back?" Lisa's voice pierced through the heavy cloak upon us, her voice small and a little cold, while I managed to look at her,Although she didn't say anything but I could see the pian in her eyes a
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