Andre's POV“That’s not how to treat a friend you haven't seen for years, don’t you think. It’s quite rude, you know” Bobby chuckled, not failing to look me in the eye.“And calling me out after such a long time, just to blackmail and get money into your pocket is the best way, isn’t it? You sick fucking psycho” I swore, really pissed. I knew that it was wrong to let my anger get the best of me at that point but I was just too angry to hold it in. I moved closer to the chair and sat down, in an attempt to calm myself down and stop talking.“Nice choice Andre, sit the hell down” he said, before gesturing the two half naked sluts in the room to leave“What’s this about the phone call, and the evidence you claim to have about me Bobby, after so long you choose to resurface like this, how long did it take you to plan an attack on me, huh?” I asked looking directly into his eyes to see if there was any atom of fear or guilt but I found none. It seemed as though he had taken the time out
Andre's POVThe company tried to be more understanding about the situation and I even visited the site personally, hoping to have a one on one conversation with the residents myself, but it was all to no avail.We had a deadline with the demolition company and it was one in which we had to meet up, or risk losing our money and having to repair again when we are ready. So I started to become impatient, and tired of waiting, I was angry. I decided to send Bobby one last time before involving the police, to see why they were being so adamant, and stubborn. Bobby, who was then my personal assistant, and friend, agreed upon my request and went back to the site to talk to them, or so he said.I remembered he came back that evening, very furious, claiming that they had demanded to be compensated more if they were going to be living their homes and the life they knew. He said that they were asking for fifteen thousand dollars each to be given out to them, an extra ten thousand from the in
Andre's POV“I should commend you Bobby, you sure have grown enough balls in the last few years, you never used to be this foolish in your decision making.” I said, adjusting myself to the chair and laughing softly, of course he was being a clown.“So you thought to yourself, that for some reason whatsoever, you could try to blackmail me and get me to give you the sum of five billion dollars, just like that, without having to steal from me, or kill me first, Who the fuck do you think you are huh?” I asked, laughing more at his madness. “You think this is some cheap game, don’t you, you think I’m blabbing, Andre?” Bobby shouted. Just as I wanted, I was beginning to get on his nerves, I had to see how far he could go, how much he was holding.“I don’t think you are blabbing Bobby, I know it for a fact, no matter what it is you have on me and my family, you would never get me to pay you the sum of five billion dollars. If you need the money so much, then go fucking get it yourself, you
Bobby's POV“For your family, for your dearest new wife. God knows how many more lies I’ll input with the sound of your voice to make your charges even more lengthy.”“Who knows, your family may even disown you in hopes to save themselves. As far as you said one thing right in that recording Andre, you sure said everything.” I added before pouring myself another glass of whiskey. All he had to do was talk, and I was able to handle the rest with the best people I had in the game. He gave his honest concerns about a problem at hand and I fixed it. I was happy that I had followed the advice of my heart that morning to take good enough recordings of our conversation, to have as much leverage to myself in case of any future problems, and it was as though I knew that I would be betrayed by him in the near future.“Why are you doing all this Bobby, we can talk as adults and come to a much reasonable conclusion. I can’t and would not remove five billion from my account and send it to you, y
Bobby's POV“I heard you say you moved on, is that so Jacqueline? Moved on to where exactly? So you preferred living as a hooker then, going from man to man, waiting for the richest amongst them to come along, and pick you up while bargaining at the highest price?”I chuckled mockingly before continuing, “Or the one that would abuse and assault you after he is done making use of you? Or you preferred a life where you had to be up, and outside at the bar every night so you could afford to keep paying your rent?” I asked, not caring if I was already hurting her feelings.“Your focus should be on his money and not who the fuck he chooses as a wife you fool, who cares if his nephew put you up to it.”“You of all people should know how much money resides in that family for fucks sake jacq, you stayed with them for at least a few years. They have got money that could last generations even if they decide to no longer work. I’m so disappointed in you” I finished, angry at the thought of her
Christabel's POV“Yes hunny bunny, exactly. Of all things to do in the world, I chose you baby, so get your ass out of bed” I answered, smiling and falling back down to hug her.“I knew it! I shouldn’t have come, I should have stayed home for my peace. I should have at least locked the door, or bought a gun, I want to shoot you so much right now arrrghhh” she shouted one more time underneath her blanket, she sounded really pissed but we both knew she really wasn't. “Come on, you have enough time to sleep when Andre gets here” I said, dragging away the duvet from on top of her.“Yh sure, after I’m back at my shabby apartment don’t you think?” She grumbled, thinking Andre’s return would mean that she would have to go back home.“Oh no no honey, he said his presence would mean nothing at all and that you could stay till you are ready to go, although I told him it would be tomorrow though” I ruffled her hair before tickling her. “Great, you can’t wait to get rid of me now that the man o
Christabel's POVThere was no way Andre was going to catch me unfresh and unprepared to receive him when he came. I was going to do a lot of waxing and facial treatments and I wondered to myself why I had not started earlier, I really was the queen of procrastination.“I have to freshen up now, Andre would be here any moment” I said, as I dropped my spoon and got up from the table.“Yh Yh, go shave your pussy and ass, I’ll be here eating” Vivian replied, so sick of my life, she would choke me to death if she could.“You are lucky I have something to distract myself with, I definitely would have roasted your ass.” She added, pointing at me with a fork in her hand.“You mean someone Vivian, Luca is not an object, silly ass” I teased her, despite knowing what she meant.I left her at the table and rushed back into my room to start my process but I needed a little motivation to go with it. I moved closer to the Bluetooth and connected it to my phone for cool music. What was a Saturday
Christabel's POV“First, I need to quickly inform Luca about a few things. Would you please give me a minute?” he asked, removing his hands briefly from mine and walking towards the dining and kitchen area.I followed immediately as I did not want him out of my sight, and moved together with him till he got to where Luca stood, walking on something in the kitchen “Hey Luca” he greeted him with a pat on the back. “Hey boss, welcome home. I made your favorite dish,” Luca replied, smiling widely. “Thanks, but I would like for you to make some more, Adam and his family would be joining us for dinner any minute from now, and a few others from the company. Make a feast or something just be ready to receive my guests” Andre said, seeming serious all of a sudden. Was there something wrong?When he was done talking, he took my hands in his and went upstairs. I wanted to ask why everyone was coming in all of a sudden and also what had happened while he traveled but everything seemed too ear
Christabel's POVStaring at my reflection in the mirror, I grinned hard, my heart beating as I swallowed.I turned my head to the side, taking a close glance at my makeup but there was no flaw I could point out.Suddenly, a loud voice came followed by Melody's bouncy self. "Christabel, are you ready?"I couldn't get to answer because she let out a scream, her eyes flashing with excitement as she took in my form. "Oh my gosh Christabel, you are so beautiful!" She gushed, taking a deep look at me. I beamed at her, standing with a pose so she could see me perfectly."Andre would trip when he sees you."I blushed at her words, shyly lowering my head to look at the floor. For someone so young, Melody was too chirpy for her good. Nonetheless, I bit my lip, looking at her with doubt on my face, "do you think so?""Of course!" She assured causing some of the doubts to roll but still, I was nervous. Today was a huge day for me and Andre, as it was our official wedding.You might be wonder
Andre's POV"Adam!" I yelled as I ran into his mansion, anger clouding my features. "Adam you better get out here 'cause it's urgent!"My voice raked through the air, straining my throat. My heart pounded like a drum, anxiety climbing like a spider over my heart. A few hours ago, I was in the office, reviewing some documents when I received a distress call from Christabel.Before I could panic, I received a message next from Bobby telling me to meet him at a warehouse I wanted to save Christabel from being raped by Joan.This fucking bastard!Did he know I almost died because of him? But here he was lusting after my wife!I rushed to study, grabbing him by the neck before he could react. I roared into his face, "If you don't follow me now, I don't care what's going to happen to your son!""What the fuck is wrong with you Andre?" Adam snarled, smacking my hands off his clothes."What's wrong?" I scoffed, running a hand through my hair. "What's wrong is that stupid son of yours going t
Bobby's POV"Shit!"I cussed as I walked through the streets, lowering my head while adjusting the hat on my head. The sound of sirens blaring filled my ears, causing me to groan. I balled my fists, as I threaded through the dark street, the flickering light from a street lamp, obscuring my vision.It was late at night, but everything seemed like day to me. I pushed a wooden board out of the way, looking behind to see if there was anyone following before I went in. The room went dark as I closed the only source of light from getting in before walking in deeper. "Bobby is that you?" A deep voice sounded in the dark and I rolled my eyes in annoyance. Ignoring the question, I strolled deeper into the room only for me to stop, as he stood in front of me. "What do you want?" I growled, feeling a vein tick at the side of my neck. Through the dark, I saw him flinch, shaking his head as he backed away, probably recognizing my voice."S–sorry," he stammered, taking steps back.He should
Christabel's POV"Are you ready?" Andre's voice wafted into my ears as we stood in front of the huge doors leading to the courtroom. Licking my lips, I hummed in reply while putting on a serious face. Andre sensed my emotions, so he wrapped his huge palms around mine. Today was the day we claimed everything that was ours back. After Andre's words in the hospital three weeks ago, things had taken a drastic change. Adam and Katherine had refused to believe their son had a hand in any of the things happening, so they stormed off looking for him. However, they were crushed by the truth. It was right in front of us the whole time and we failed to notice it.To prevent Bobby from harming his stupid nephew, Andre had planned on sacrificing himself.At first, Andre didn't believe it, but when he called and didn't get a reply from Joan he knew it was true. Having been discovered, John, Jimmy, and Joan all ran away without a trace, the action casting pain on the couple. "Let's go, Christa
Christabel's POVSitting in the ward, the constant sound of the heart monitor's harsh beeping penetrated my ears, making me squeeze the pale fingers in my hands tighter. My eyes strayed onto Andre's sleeping figure on the bed, my heart aching at the sight of him. His face was as pale as a sheet, his hair long and messily curled on the pillow.On his face was a mask which allowed him to breathe. A fog covered the mask as he breathed through an oxygen mask, his chest a slow rise and falling.My eyes rested on his wrist, which was bandaged, a patch of blood appearing on the white material.What were you thinking Andre?"I felt my eyes sting, and I blinked to stop the water from falling. Thinking of what happened that day was like a nightmare I wish to wake up from.Coming to the apartment and finding Andre with his left wrist slashed, and a kitchen knife beside him was indescribable.I remembered through my haze how I frantically ran into the apartment, not knowing what to do and it
Christabel's POVI looked out the window, the morning sun hitting my eyes.It's been a month since I last saw Andre or spoke to anyone in particular.After that day, I didn't return to the apartment or bother going to Adam's. I went to my grandma's old house.Before she died, she left the property in my name, and I was glad the house was still standing despite how wrecked it looked.Andre had somehow gotten wind of where I stayed but that was two days after.In my haste to get away from him, I cut off every trace that could lead him to where I was, but a McDonald was always a McDonald. Criminal or not, Andre braved through the streets, looking for me, and that touched me only a little.I squinted my eyes, hoping I could catch a glimpse of his figure on the porch, but he wasn't there.Andre had been coming for weeks without stopping, trying to talk to me, but nothing he said made sense to me. I was sure he was trying to make excuses. I wrapped my hands around myself, letting the curt
Christabel's POVAnother crash.Another yell, followed by a female's screech, which made my heart thump a thousand times per second. Calm down, Christabel.I exhaled through my lips, gripping the table as hard as I could, my knuckles going white."How dare you?!" The male's voice boomed through the wooden doors, echoing in the empty restaurant. I couldn't make do with what the woman said, but it riled the man up. "I gave you my trust, everything you needed, and this is how you repay me?"The man's shout caused me to jerk this time.My brows creased, and I couldn't help but narrow my eyes as I listened to the voice. "Listen, that shit you pulled in front of the media? You are going to take it down!" Was that Andre's voice?I squinted my eyes, my heart racing as I listened deeply."I can make you if you don't do as I say." The man growled, his voice a deep rumble through the restaurant.Oh gosh! It is Andre's voice. My eyes widened, and I stood to my feet. I have to stop him!Thi
Christabel's POVHolding onto my bag while I crossed the road, I couldn't help the tension that suddenly built in my heart.Pausing in my steps, I lowered my head, looking at my toes through the flat sandals I wore. My heart was racing, and I felt my breath stuck against my throat as I thought of what today was. Today was D-day, meaning it had been two days since I met Jacqueline at the parking lot, and I still didn't dare to tell anyone. Clutching my bag, guilt washed over me.Andre had told everyone about meeting Bobby at the court, as well as the possible hand he had in the case while I kept quiet about mine.What was I to do anyway? I couldn't walk up to Andre and tell him I had made a deal— well, sort of, with Jacqueline.That would shatter him."Hey, get off the road!" An angry yell came from behind me, causing me to snap out of my daze. Hurriedly, I apologized to the red-faced man who had bags of groceries in his hands, before making way for him as he cursed while moving.Si
Christabel's POVThe drive home was uneventful. I was stuck in my head, even forgetting about lunch. I drove to the garage, sighing as I turned off the engine. I closed my eyes, running my hand tiredly in my face. Meeting Jacqueline had drained the energy out of me.Since the news of what Jacqueline said on television had caught the attention of the media, we had decided it was best to move. It wasn't Adam's mansion but one of Andre's.He had bought a small apartment in one of his friend's estate— although I have no idea who that friend was. I unlocked the door, closing it with a bang as I stepped into the apartment.The apartment was huge, facing a wonderful landscape.Andre had planned to surprise me with this apartment for our honeymoon, but that was also destroyed by Bobby's incessant butting in. Pushing the door open, the door closed with a gentle click.I walked into the apartment and saw the light in the living room on. Was Andre back? I dropped the keys into the key tray a