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 93 - Is He My Father?MONALISA PARKER'S POV,My steps were heavy as I walked out from Bruno, and as I slammed the door of my car behind me, the tears I had been keeping at bay, threatened to spill,With that same energy coursing through me, I sped off, and as soon as I stepped into the living room, Missy stood up, at that moment I couldn't hold back anymore.All the tears I had been fighting hard to hold back, came rushing down my cheeks like a broken dam, leaving me totally at its mercy,"Lisa!" Missy called, her voice dripping with concern as she provided her shoulders for me to lean on, and right on her shoulders did I weep bitterly,"Lisa what's wrong?" Missy's worried voice broke into my ears but I was so broken to pay heed to her soothing voice. I just couldn't hold back anymore.Right there, it felt like eighteen years ago, the pains were all coming back, fresh in my memory and mind,"It's no longer possible Missy," My voice cracked out, and my sob grew louder. The sigh
Chapter 94 - How Dare You?MONALISA PARKER'S POV,Anger brewed within me into a ragging furnace as I stepped out of my apartment that morning. My determination propelled me forward into my car.With just one purpose in sight, I slammed the door hard beside me, and sped off to Don Pablo's mansion. I needed no one to tell me what he was capable of.As soon as I got to his hall of meeting where I was certain to find him, I saw Pascal whom I bwas certain wanted tobask about my purpose of visit.With the same anger coursing through me, I pushed him off the road, and barged inside the hall, and as he ran forward to stop me, Don Pablo's voice came from his sanctuary, "Let her alone," He said, his voice ringing with authority, while I walked straight to meet him,"What is the meaning of this Don Pablo?" I spat, my words heavy with a mix of anger and resentment,Don Pablo's brow scrunched up immediately upon hearing my words. My sudden outburst had left him speechless.His confusion was etche
Chapter 95 - The Real Enemy.MONALISA PARKER'S POV,My heart raced with the thought of my son as I drove back home that morning, and as soon as I stepped into the living room, I asked Missy whose worry was written all over her face,"Where's Antonio?" My voice dripping with desperation as I spoke, my heart racing with fear,"He left already Lisa. He got angry and left," She answered calmly, while my heart skipped a beat,"What happened?" I asked, my voice laced with fear, as my eyes popped open."He said he doesn't want to see or speak to you anymore. He said, you've been lying to him all his life." She responded, her words dripping with caution as she spoke,But her words had only served to make me increasingly worried, not after what don Pablo had said to me. Although I knew he could be safe for a while, since I haven't taken any step yet,"Did you tell him the truth?" I asked, my chest rising and falling in a fierce intensity, as I stared desperately at Missy whose eyes had never l
Chapter 96 - Kidnap Them All.SYLVIA'S POV,Tired of the four confines of the wall that evening, I found myself walking aimlessly right in the mansion, my mind partly engrossed in thought until I got closed to my father's library,My feet halted immediately and my brows furrowed slightly as I listened to my father and my brother - Bobby conversing. The tone of their voices piqued my curiosity and I leaned towards the door, even as I decided to listen to their conversation,"It clear she thinks us for the fool," Bobby's angry voice boomed into my ears, his words dripping with hatred and anger as he spoke."She has deliberately rejected my calls and had not sent any information in the past many weeks," he continued, while my furrow deepened as I listened on,As I stood right beside the door, I began to wonder who they were talking about. I needed no one to tell me my father and brother wouldn't let the person off easily, especially after they seemed to have been fooled by the person."
Chapter 97 - I Have To Warn Them.SYLVIA'S POV,I knew I had to do something, I knew I had to warn Antonio and his parents, but since I was grounded, I knew I couldn't leave yet.I waited until it was late at night, but all through the time my mind was a den of chaos, occupied with thoughts of Antonio and his mother and their safety.As I stood there with my thoughts, a knock came on the door and my heart skipped a beat."Wh...ho is it?" I asked, my heart heaving hard against my chest."It's me my lady," my maid's voice came from outside the door, only then did I heaved a sigh of relief,"Come in!" I granted her entrance and instantly, the door swung open,"My lady, I came to check if you've retired to bed," She said, while I nodded my head in response, and as she turned to leave, a thought crossed my mind and my eyes bulged open,With three swift steps, I caught up with her, "Anna!" I called, as I instantly took her hands in mind.My gesture made her gasped in a mix of shock and surp
Chapter 98 - What Do I Do?MONALISA PARKER'S POV,One day had gone yet no word had come from Antonio. His phones were turned off feeling me with a great sense of worry.I knew it was no longer funny. My heart kept racing with countless thoughts, leaving trails of worry in their wake and as I dwelled on it, I felt panicked."Calm down, Lisa," Missy comfortable, but against the wall of worry that had settled in my heart, they crash like glass against rock."You're going to worry yourself to death," Her words came again, and at that moment, I snapped,"How could I calm down Missy," I spoke, my words dripping with desperation as I stared at her as if she had the answers I was looking for,Instantly, my phone rang, and my eyes moved like a flash to the screen in anticipation of Antonio's call, but the name I saw on my screen only stirred up anger within me,Immediately, I declined it, not wanting to talk to hin, especially not when i was worried about my son.Immediately, I ended it, his c
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