CARDY'S POV"Eric, you have done a lot for me. You have changed a lot about me. I can boldly say, loving you is the best decision I have ever made. I want to love you, I want to be by your side, I want to hold your hands even in the darkest moments." I confessed to him, he got choked and started coughing all of a sudden. I hurriedly jumped out of the bed to get him water. As I came back with the water, I heard him on the phone saying; "everything is under control, it won't take long." As I opened the door, he stopped. "Who was that?" I inquired with a soft voice."Business partner.""Business partner?" I asked confusingly, because I have never heard him making any call concerning his business. He was always telling me that his ex took everything from him. I gave him the water, he refused and told me that he was okay. I became worried at that point. What could be going on? What is happening to him that he doesn't want to share with me?I slowly rubbed his back and asked; "Are you hi
ELLIOT'S POVFor days we arrived in the city where the driver told me he dropped Cardy. We have Searched everywhere that we could, but no sign of her. Is she really alive? What has happened to her? I couldn't get my mind to hold on to something, but my instinct kept on telling me that she wasn't fine. "If anything should happen to her, I will blame myself." I softly said, not knowing that Violetta heard me. "I have said this so many times, you better fight for your life rather than fighting for someone that might wake up and leave one day." She sighed after her statement. I felt her words, but is not enough reason to stop fighting to get back whom I have put in so much pain. I have to make it up to her, the fact that I have developed this undying love for her, would even make me go the extra mile. Either good or bad, I will make sure she will return to me safely. After a lot of searching with some security agents who started putting out her photo as missing. We later received in
CARDY'S POVI didn't know where they brought me, because my eyes and mouth were tied. Struggling to breathe at the same thinking if I will make it alive. This was a moment I never wished to experience. My dad was kidnapped, and the kidnapper still didn't leave me, what do they actually want, because there was no one left to pay the ransom. Could it be my father's mistress? She once threatened to take everything that belongs to my father when my father ended their relationship. I wasn't only worried about myself and my father, my greatest concern was my lover, my joy giver, the only one I feel so safe around, Eric! Where could he be? Where have they taken him to? "Hey you! Untie her eyes." The voice said and I heard the step approaching me. That is very familiar, is that not Derek? Where am I? That can't be anyone else except him. As I thought about that, the moment unfolded before me, my eyes were untied. What my eyes saw was more than I can comprehend. The first person my eyes wen
After some weeks, Elrod found out where Cardy was and who kidnapped her. He started sending his men to spy on the building, little did they know that Derek was monitoring them through a secret camera. Derek couldn't take it anymore, so he sent his men to hunt down the fools galavanting around his premises, which they did without wasting any time. After a cunning spy that was working for Derek brought information to him about Elrod and all his movements and plans. Derek sent his men out to attack Elrod, and that was when he made the greatest mistake of his life, which cost him a lot. After the killing of Elrod's cabinet, Elrod escaped and started making findings about who Derek was, where he came from, and everything he needed to know so that he would know how to strike.Elrod found out where Derek's family was. His wife and two kids. Elrod kidnapped them all, thinking he would get some information from them. "I don't know who Derek Tate is. I never come across that I need to talk
EDWARD FOSTER'S POV"I can't do this, never!" I exclaimed, rising from my seat, the weight of the decision heavy on my shoulders."What can't you do? What's the big deal?" Elliot asked casually, taking a sip from his drink."This contract holds the key to everything. If you truly want it," he continued, a cunning smile playing on his lips."I can't sell away such a precious gift, not for money, not ever." I muttered silently, stealing a glance at my daughter through the office window.I could imagine her confusion, wondering why it was taking me so long to make up my mind and sign the agreement."You're just a marketing company, not a force for good," I retorted, grabbing my bag as I prepared to make my exit."Remember, we're not just a marketing company. We are your only lifeline now. Without us, well, you know what awaits you. Give me a call when you're ready," Elliot said, his voice dripping with a veiled threat. I left his office, my mind consumed by turmoil."Dad! How did it go?"
CARDY FOSTER'S POVAs I stood there, contemplating the situation, a torrent of thoughts swirled in my mind. Was my father truly expecting me to embrace this? Could I bring myself to accept it? But then, a haunting question arose: what if I refused, and the consequences turned dire? The weight of the choice pressed upon me, urging me to make a decision.I gazed at him, my father, his face reflecting a mix of concern and hope. I took a deep breath, my countenance showing my internal struggle, and resigned myself to a difficult path—a path that could potentially save his life. I knew deep within that I possessed the strength and determination to forge my own destiny, for the sake of future generations."Dad, I can't go through with this," I managed to utter, my voice trailing off as he interjected, desperate to hear my reasoning."Please, my dear, don't say that," he pleaded, his eyes brimming with worry."Dad, please, let me explain. This isn't about money or personal gain. It's about p
CARDY FOSTER'S POVI dialled my father's number, urgency tingling in my fingertips. Elliot's words needed to be relayed, their weight pressing on my conscience. Little did I know, my father was already aware, informed by Elliot himself, though reasons remained elusive.Cornered by this unexpected revelation, I had no alternative but to embrace its truth. My father possessed knowledge beyond my reach, leaving me with no room to contest the matter.Elliot emerged, his voice laced with a biting cruelty that chilled me to the core. "Never again," he seethed, "dare to engage in argument with me. Your autonomy is forfeit. I wield control over you, free to exercise my whims as I please."Defiance surged within me, compelling me to refute his claim. "You do not, and never will, own me," I mustered the courage to declare. In response, he forcefully pulled me from my seat, pinning me against the unyielding wall."Never entertain the notion of challenging me again, let alone voicing it aloud," h
Elliott Scott's POV"Elliot! Elliot! Elli-ot!" The sound of Cardy's urgent voice echoed in my ears, each repetition growing louder and more frantic."They've followed us home? Oh no, it's all over," I silently said to myself, panic gripping my heart. I quickly sought refuge in a hidden corner, waiting anxiously as Cardy forcefully swung the door open.As soon as I realized she was alone, a wave of relief washed over me, and I seized the opportunity to slip away unnoticed. But before I could disappear completely, Cardy confronted me with a mix of frustration and concern."I've been calling your name repeatedly, and you ignored me completely! What if I was in danger?" She exclaimed, her voice filled with reproach. Although her distress wasn't my concern, I couldn't help but inquire about the cause of her commotion."What happened? Why were you shouting so urgently?" I questioned her, moving closer to her. My curiosity outweighed any sympathy I might have felt."I just received a call sa
After some weeks, Elrod found out where Cardy was and who kidnapped her. He started sending his men to spy on the building, little did they know that Derek was monitoring them through a secret camera. Derek couldn't take it anymore, so he sent his men to hunt down the fools galavanting around his premises, which they did without wasting any time. After a cunning spy that was working for Derek brought information to him about Elrod and all his movements and plans. Derek sent his men out to attack Elrod, and that was when he made the greatest mistake of his life, which cost him a lot. After the killing of Elrod's cabinet, Elrod escaped and started making findings about who Derek was, where he came from, and everything he needed to know so that he would know how to strike.Elrod found out where Derek's family was. His wife and two kids. Elrod kidnapped them all, thinking he would get some information from them. "I don't know who Derek Tate is. I never come across that I need to talk
CARDY'S POVI didn't know where they brought me, because my eyes and mouth were tied. Struggling to breathe at the same thinking if I will make it alive. This was a moment I never wished to experience. My dad was kidnapped, and the kidnapper still didn't leave me, what do they actually want, because there was no one left to pay the ransom. Could it be my father's mistress? She once threatened to take everything that belongs to my father when my father ended their relationship. I wasn't only worried about myself and my father, my greatest concern was my lover, my joy giver, the only one I feel so safe around, Eric! Where could he be? Where have they taken him to? "Hey you! Untie her eyes." The voice said and I heard the step approaching me. That is very familiar, is that not Derek? Where am I? That can't be anyone else except him. As I thought about that, the moment unfolded before me, my eyes were untied. What my eyes saw was more than I can comprehend. The first person my eyes wen
ELLIOT'S POVFor days we arrived in the city where the driver told me he dropped Cardy. We have Searched everywhere that we could, but no sign of her. Is she really alive? What has happened to her? I couldn't get my mind to hold on to something, but my instinct kept on telling me that she wasn't fine. "If anything should happen to her, I will blame myself." I softly said, not knowing that Violetta heard me. "I have said this so many times, you better fight for your life rather than fighting for someone that might wake up and leave one day." She sighed after her statement. I felt her words, but is not enough reason to stop fighting to get back whom I have put in so much pain. I have to make it up to her, the fact that I have developed this undying love for her, would even make me go the extra mile. Either good or bad, I will make sure she will return to me safely. After a lot of searching with some security agents who started putting out her photo as missing. We later received in
CARDY'S POV"Eric, you have done a lot for me. You have changed a lot about me. I can boldly say, loving you is the best decision I have ever made. I want to love you, I want to be by your side, I want to hold your hands even in the darkest moments." I confessed to him, he got choked and started coughing all of a sudden. I hurriedly jumped out of the bed to get him water. As I came back with the water, I heard him on the phone saying; "everything is under control, it won't take long." As I opened the door, he stopped. "Who was that?" I inquired with a soft voice."Business partner.""Business partner?" I asked confusingly, because I have never heard him making any call concerning his business. He was always telling me that his ex took everything from him. I gave him the water, he refused and told me that he was okay. I became worried at that point. What could be going on? What is happening to him that he doesn't want to share with me?I slowly rubbed his back and asked; "Are you hi
ELLIOT'S POV"Sometimes, this whole situation looks like an illusion." I thought to myself. I am getting tired of everything, because I am so frustrated. What is the assurance that I'm going to right my wrongs? What if I fail? What could Violetta's game put me into? All stuck in my head, processing them was so difficult that I couldn't concentrate. I already had my plans, but how would I carry them out without involving a second party? What can I do in this situation, hmm!!!"Hey man!" Violetta tapped me from the back as she came outside in the cold night."You have been so cold since we came back from your boss's place. What is the problem?" She inquired, shifting closer to me with her half naked dress. I kept quiet for some moment without saying anything. I turned to her, our eyes met, I sighed and looked away. "I have got myself into what I will consume." I said, and she let out a deep breath, "hmm!!!""You are in already, we shouldn't be talking about that. We should be talking
DEREK TATE"You bastard, you have the guts to shoot me?" I screamed in pain as the bullet scratched my ear. I held my bleeding ear as I hid at a corner. He saw that I was in pain, so he decided to use the opportunity and run away, little did he know that his doom was waiting for him. The sound of the gun highlighted, I stood up from the floor. Stone stood there, I couldn't believe what my eyes were seeing. Ava lying lifeless on the floor. I thought she shot Stone, but the reverse was the case. I got pissed, groaning in pain and anger. Stone laughed at me, his voice echoed as everywhere was quiet. He ran into the car to leave, I shot the two tires but he still tried to drive the car away. I couldn't hold myself back, I didn't want to kill him at first, because if I kill him, I might not know where he kept the man who is so precious to me. He will definitely pay for what he did. I let him go.I carried Ava's dead body. It is a huge list because she is one the smartest amongst all. I
DEREK TATE"You don't talk while I am talking. Bastard." I scolded him. He stood like a watered evening flower, his head bent on the floor. Do I care about his facial expressions? Absolutely no. Get your damn job done and stop complaining. This is a plan that we have been on for weeks, and he is yet to come up with a good strategy. I already know what to do, but I can't tell you what to do, and you will expect me to still pay you, you better die than be alive. "Boss! I know what to do." Hr fearfully said, his voice isn't even loud enough, because he knows what I do to people that doesn't go with my rules. I smirked, looking at him snobbishly. What does he have to offer? What is inside his dirty head if not how to arrange women for me all the time, he can never fail on that. "Come." I signalled him. As he approached me, I gave him a slap that would rearrange his brain so that he would be wise. I am not the type that has the time to say too many words because of something. I prefer
ELLIOT'S POV"I warned you about this, but you wouldn't listen. Now see what we are going to face, I can't fathom why you want to put me into trouble." I lamented but looking at her face, she seemed less concerned. What could even be going on in her mind right now?"Mmm… Elliot, this is what we are going to do…..""We? Another disaster? Why would I listen to the crap you are about to utter now?" I questioned, gnashed my teeth, and hit the steering three times. "Remember, we rented the car." "Are you worried about the car or are you worried about our ugly situation?" My voice was getting higher studies every word that was said, but she was calm. All I know is she is going to get us into more trouble. "Can you just keep quiet? You act less like the man you look like." "Is that supposed to be a compliment?" "Figure it out yourself." She said, her facial expression became so bad. Only if she knows what we are going to face, she will start smiling rather than wearing this long face."
ELLIOT'S POVLife has taken its ugly turn at me once again. What offence have I committed that might warrant this punishment from nature. I feel like I am being cheated by nature in all ramifications. I haven't got home for two days now. I am here sustaining pain from the bullet. Not only that, but I nearly lost my life because I made a very stupid move. Now I don't even know what they might have done to the photo. My heart is beating so fast like I ran a marathon. I pulled the trigger on him, and he died at the spot, which I don't regret. All I regret is making them see me and putting me in this condition. As I shot him, they came after me, but I already jumped out through the window. I was shot when I got to the gate, about to open and run away. The bullet flew like an angry bird and perched on my hand, but I didn't stop. They didn't stop, either, they chased after me. I ran till I couldn't see anyone. I was dying in pain until someone saved me. A beauty goddess with a golden he