Lucas’s POV“Do you mind if I check this out from here. There is not much privacy to do this anywhere else” I said to Eric after he handed me the package Vincent Vincenzo had left for me“Sure. Take your time, I will be in the next room if you need anything” he said with a nod. Once he left the room, I was about to open the package when my phone rang, I reached for it and found Taylor was calling, I had been so busy that I wasn't able to take her earlier calls coupled with the fact that I was upset with her,I could imagine how worried she was after I missed so many of her calls so I decided to answer the call but immediately I pressed the button, my phone turned off, it was out of battery. I cursed in a low voice.My focus turned back to the package, I opened the little sealed bag and found a flash. I insisted in on the laptop that had come with it.I found a bunch of files about various people including Donald Dante, Lord and other names I only recognized because they were very impo
Cara's POVSimon opened the hotel room door only to be met by Ben holding a gun as well, the two men pointed their guns at each other as Ben entered the room, he briefly looked my way a look of disappointment visible on his face“You followed me?” I asked furiously“Really Cara?, I find you with this good for nothing boy and that's the first thing you say?” He asked, what exactly did he expect me to say?, All I wanted was some privacy was that too much to ask“You are Ben?” Simon asked lowering his gun but Ben still had his gun pointed at him“What are you doing here with Cara?” Ben questioned“Why don't you ask her yourself?” Simon asked with a laugh, Ben moved his gun until it rested on Simon’s forehead“Talk to me with respect, I can blow out your brains right now” he warned, I stood in front of him blocking him from Simon“Ben, put down the gun” I said to him“So this is your secret?” He asked“It's not what you think” I tried to explain but realized I was caught red handed, there
Taylor's POVDad was transferred to a ward room, the operation was a success however, he had lost a lot of blood and needed a blood transfusion but the hospital didn't have his blood type“Are you telling me this entire hospital doesn't have his blood type?” Lucas asked after the doctor told us the news, I couldn't talk because I was afraid of what I would say especially since Rose was present“Am sorry Sir but we have contacted the other hospitals for the blood type and still waiting for their reply” the doctor said“Take mine” I said my voice sounding lower“What?, No” Lucas said trying to stop me using eye contact“It's not worth it. Let him die” Rose commented, it took everything in me not to jump at her, did she have to be this heartless“He saved my life. If it wasn't for him, I would be in his condition right now” I said trying to make my words as light as possible“And so?, That's just fate that he found himself at your hotel during the time someone wanted to attack you, you a
Rose’s POV“Do you know who killed Kelvin?” I asked my Dad as he sat across me with a girl twice my age massaging his shoulder, he was moaning softly his eyes closed“Why are we having this conversation right now?” He asked his eyes still closed“Because am curious to know now that Vincent Vincenzo is dead. It doesn't make sense that the Vincenzo brothers would die one after another in the space of a few weeks” I stated. When I found out Kelvin was killed the day he was planning to marry his other woman whom I knew was Donald Dante's daughter, I was so angry by his betrayal that the only thing that bothered was that he didn't die by my hand but with the recent turn of events, I was curious to know“Well, things are never really Fair” Dad commented, he wasn't taking this conversation as serious as I wanted him to“Dad, can you be serious for once?, You cut my hand and yet I decided to forgive you and even talk to you, the least you could do is take me serious” I complained,“You are sp
Taylor’s PovWeddings are usually the best moments of any girl's life. I have been planning my own wedding since I was 5 years old. Don't get me wrong, I am not some sort of freak or anything, but I simply got lucky when i met my prince charming, Kelvin. He is every woman's dream man. He is rich, successful and treats me like the best thing that has ever happened to him.I knew the moment I met him that I was going to marry him, you could call it love at first sight, and I am finally going to marry him.“Taylor!” I was dragged out of my thoughts when I heard my best friend Becky's voice. “Am almost done!” I yelled back. Becky entered the room and looked at me in awe.“You look breathtaking” she commented, making me smile.“I didn't think it would fit this perfectly” I excitedly said. This was the only wedding dress I liked, but it didn't come in my size, so I had to wait for another handmade wedding dress from Japan which arrived at the very last minute.“Did Dad come?” I asked, the
Taylor’s povA loud knock woke me up from my sleep. The door opened before I could respond. Simon walked into my room with a cup of coffee in his hand.“Hey” he said, sitting next to me on the bed.“Hey” I responded in a low voice,“It's been 5 days Taylor, you will die if you continue being like this, please eat something” he said. I shook my head, tears falling down my cheeks.“I don't want to live, not without him” I said with a sign., It was so hard not breaking down.“Kevin was my best friend. I understand exactly how you are feeling, but your life doesn't have to end just because he is gone. We need to keep living, it's what he would have wanted” Simon’s words didn't make me feel any better. How would I continue to live if the most important person in my life was gone? A part of me died alongside him. I will never be okay again.“You know he didn't kill himself, right? The police said he killed himself but we both knew Kelvin, there is just no way” I said in a heavy voice. Kelvi
Becky's POVI watched as Taylor fell asleep. I tucked her in and kissed her hair,She has been through so much this past week. I have always known Taylor to be strong, but this week, I saw her break apart,She was hurting, and I kept wishing there was something I could do to make her feel better. I was torn watching her cry herself to sleep every night. I tried my best to make her feel better, but nothing seemed to work. I was glad she was now okay and even agreed to eat. I switched off her bulb and left her room,I found Simon in the living room watching a movie,“Is she asleep?” He asked. I nodded“Yes, she is getting better. I mean she agreed to eat, and we joked about a few things”, I told him. Simon had been nothing but a good friend. He moved in with us briefly just to make sure Taylor was okay. He was such a selfless person. That's why I had this crazy crush on him.“I'm glad she is getting better” he said.“Yeah me too. Her Dad hired probably the world’s best detective, so I a
Lucas's POVI went through Kelvin’s file again. This wasn't possible, and it didn't make any sense, it was like he didn't exist, which was weird.I looked at my wristwatch. I was supposed to meet Taylor in an hour so she would take me to the Condo where Kelvin was found. In the meantime, I made a few calls trying to figure out what kind of person Kelvin Norman was. I had asked the team to do a background check on him but nothing came up, not even in the database. No person by the name Kelvin Norman existed. One thing I was certain about was that he was killed and whoever killed him was a pro,He made it look like Kelvin stabbed himself and I have seen a lot of weird stuff in my line of work but no one is stupid enough to kill themselves by stabbing their heart. It could have been anything, wrist cuts or gunshots, but stabbing your own heart? That was just stupid and thoughtless.I looked at the three well-known people in Kelvin’s life, which were his fiancé, His best friend, Simon and
Rose’s POV“Do you know who killed Kelvin?” I asked my Dad as he sat across me with a girl twice my age massaging his shoulder, he was moaning softly his eyes closed“Why are we having this conversation right now?” He asked his eyes still closed“Because am curious to know now that Vincent Vincenzo is dead. It doesn't make sense that the Vincenzo brothers would die one after another in the space of a few weeks” I stated. When I found out Kelvin was killed the day he was planning to marry his other woman whom I knew was Donald Dante's daughter, I was so angry by his betrayal that the only thing that bothered was that he didn't die by my hand but with the recent turn of events, I was curious to know“Well, things are never really Fair” Dad commented, he wasn't taking this conversation as serious as I wanted him to“Dad, can you be serious for once?, You cut my hand and yet I decided to forgive you and even talk to you, the least you could do is take me serious” I complained,“You are sp
Taylor's POVDad was transferred to a ward room, the operation was a success however, he had lost a lot of blood and needed a blood transfusion but the hospital didn't have his blood type“Are you telling me this entire hospital doesn't have his blood type?” Lucas asked after the doctor told us the news, I couldn't talk because I was afraid of what I would say especially since Rose was present“Am sorry Sir but we have contacted the other hospitals for the blood type and still waiting for their reply” the doctor said“Take mine” I said my voice sounding lower“What?, No” Lucas said trying to stop me using eye contact“It's not worth it. Let him die” Rose commented, it took everything in me not to jump at her, did she have to be this heartless“He saved my life. If it wasn't for him, I would be in his condition right now” I said trying to make my words as light as possible“And so?, That's just fate that he found himself at your hotel during the time someone wanted to attack you, you a
Cara's POVSimon opened the hotel room door only to be met by Ben holding a gun as well, the two men pointed their guns at each other as Ben entered the room, he briefly looked my way a look of disappointment visible on his face“You followed me?” I asked furiously“Really Cara?, I find you with this good for nothing boy and that's the first thing you say?” He asked, what exactly did he expect me to say?, All I wanted was some privacy was that too much to ask“You are Ben?” Simon asked lowering his gun but Ben still had his gun pointed at him“What are you doing here with Cara?” Ben questioned“Why don't you ask her yourself?” Simon asked with a laugh, Ben moved his gun until it rested on Simon’s forehead“Talk to me with respect, I can blow out your brains right now” he warned, I stood in front of him blocking him from Simon“Ben, put down the gun” I said to him“So this is your secret?” He asked“It's not what you think” I tried to explain but realized I was caught red handed, there
Lucas’s POV“Do you mind if I check this out from here. There is not much privacy to do this anywhere else” I said to Eric after he handed me the package Vincent Vincenzo had left for me“Sure. Take your time, I will be in the next room if you need anything” he said with a nod. Once he left the room, I was about to open the package when my phone rang, I reached for it and found Taylor was calling, I had been so busy that I wasn't able to take her earlier calls coupled with the fact that I was upset with her,I could imagine how worried she was after I missed so many of her calls so I decided to answer the call but immediately I pressed the button, my phone turned off, it was out of battery. I cursed in a low voice.My focus turned back to the package, I opened the little sealed bag and found a flash. I insisted in on the laptop that had come with it.I found a bunch of files about various people including Donald Dante, Lord and other names I only recognized because they were very impo
Cara's POVI had managed to get the information I needed from Ben and used that to get Simon to visit me. Once I told him I had information about Taylor, he insisted I tell him but I refused and asked to meet in person,I was unlikely to ever get an opportunity I would be alone with Simon especially since I was pregnant now. Donald was keeping a close look on me which I didn't like so while he was away, I promised myself to have the best time of my life.I had secretly arranged for a hotel room I was to meet Simon from without Ben knowing anything. I gave him the room number and instructed the receptionist to give him the keys. While waiting for him, I took the time to prepare myself for him,I had my hair done and cut to my shoulder length, I had my skin routine which I had abondoned for the last few weeks and went shoppingBen was getting suspicious of me as he drove me back to the house after my shopping“Donald won't like your hair that short” he commented“Am way past the phrase
Taylor's POVDad slowly opened the door while I stood behind him,He peeped his head on the corridor but found it empty“There is no one” he said turning to me but in the next second, two gunshots were heard and he fell on the floor, I screamed out in horror as I rushed to him pulling him in closing the door behind“No, no, no please no” I cried as I held his bleeding shoulder“Call for help!” He yelled as he coughed out blood,I let out another scream my mind seemingly numb,“Dad, no, please Dad. You will be fine, you are okay right?” I cried as I frantically reached for my phone and made a call to the police,A loud bang was heard on the door startling me“Find somewhere safe to hide” Dad told me but I refused“Am not leaving you here” I cried. He was losing a lot of blood and I feared for the worst, when the banging at the door didn't stop, I got his gunMy hands were shaking and I was doing everything I could to ensure I didn't break down. Dad was lying in his own pool of blood wh
Taylor's POVI woke up only to find myself in a strange bedroom, I panicked remembering this was not my bedroom but then when I sat up, I knew exactly where I was, in Rose’s room alone.I immediately stood up, Rose walked out of the bathroom, she appeared to have been from taking a shower,“You are awake” she said. My eyes wondered off to the wall clock as I realized it was already 7pm“Where is Faria?” I asked“In the backyard with the men. How are you feeling?, You passed out on me” Rose said. I tried to remember what had happened before I passed out but that only caused my head to hurt“I need to leave” I said,“Sure, I will see you tomorrow in court” Rose said. I left her room and went to backyard where I found Lord, some other people I didn't recognize and Lucas still drinking,Lucas seemed sober as he noticed me immediately I came, he stood up. I began to wonder where my Dad had gone“You are awake?” He asked walking over to me“Yes but am not feeling too well, can we leave?” I
Taylor’s POV“He has some visitors but you can join them” Rose said with a small smirk. I felt my body unable to move, how was dad here and did he tell Lord who I was,I found myself feeling anxious as a wave of fear washed over me“Honey, are you okay?” I was dragged out of my thoughts when Lucas asked this holding my hand,“Yeah” I answered. Dad and Lord seemed to have noticed our presence as they turned to us“The Johns, you are here!” Lord said gesturing to walk over to him which we did.“These are my lawyers. Faria and his wife Aggie” Lord introduced. My father and I shook hands pretending like this was the first time we were seeing each other“I am afraid I have some bad news for both of you” Lord began as we sat down, I knew he was about to tell us about Vincenzo. Was this the reason Dad came here?“Vincent Vincenzo was killed last night” Lord said. Both Lucas and I pretended to be surprised“Who killed him?” I asked“We don't know that for now. Excuse my manners. This is Donal
Taylor's POVLucas and I reached the location The general’s grandson was held,It was at a werehouse in the woods and was heavily guarded by Lord’s men “Where is the Boy?” I asked one of the guys who brought us here,“In here” he said leading the way, I followed without waiting for Lucas to catch up with us. I didn't know what was wrong with him but didn't like it one bit. He was accusing me of turning evil and not acting myself,I couldn't understand where that was coming from, the main goal here was to go home as soon as possible, it didn't matter what we did to ensure that anymore.In the back of the werehouse, we found a little boy with a woman who looked to be in her middle 20s,“That's his nanny” the man said, I nodded. The woman kneeled down in front of me crying while holding the child“Please spare our life, we beg you” she cried,“Give us some privacy” I said to the bodyguard who nodded and left the room, I waited for Lucas to come before I began talking“We won't harm you