DanielSonia’s voice began to get on my nerves as she kept shouting at me to slow down. I clenched my jaw, gripping the steering wheel tightly. “Shut up and let me think, Sonia!” I snapped, my patience running dangerously thin. She fell silent immediately, her fingers tightening around her seatbelt. I didn’t have time to deal with her panic, I needed to get home now. As I sped through the streets and reached the mansion’s gate, I pressed the horn repeatedly, expecting the guards to open up but there was no one to open the gate for me.Where the hell are they? I horned again, irritation and unease bubbling inside me but still, there is no one. Just as I was about to step out and check, the gate creaked open slowly. One of the guards, one of the few ones who was supposed to be securing Jay’s hiding place, stepped out, his expression unreadable. Something is wrong. I could feel it. I drove in, slamming the brakes before even reaching the garage. The guard rushed forward and pu
Daniel I paced back and forth as I waited for Dragon to bring those fools, my hands clenched into fists. Sweat trickled down my temples but I barely noticed. My mind was racing, searching for a solution. I need to act fast. Sonia must not find out that Jay is gone.Minutes later, Dragon returned, dragging four unconscious guards with the help of some of the others. Their bodies were limp, their faces blank with deep sleep. My blood boiled. "Useless fools!" I pulled out my gun and pointed it at them. “Wake them up,” I ordered. Dragon quickly grabbed a bucket of cold water and dumped it on their faces. They jolted awake, coughing and shivering. They blinked in confusion. “W... W... What happened?” one of them stammered, glancing around, momentarily disoriented. I grabbed the one that spoke by the collar and yanked him up. “That’s what I should be asking you fools! How did those bastards get into my mansion while you were at the gate?” The guard’s eyes darted around, searchi
Sonia I rushed upstairs, my heart pounding with unease. Something is wrong, I could feel it. Daniel has been acting strange all night and no matter how much I asked, he has refused to tell me anything. As soon as I stepped into my room, I shut the door and locked it. My hands were trembling as I grabbed my phone and dialed Ethan’s number. He picked up on the first ring. "Sonia, I've been waiting for your call." I took a deep breath. "I just got back. I went out with Daniel and… something is off. I can feel it." "What happened?" Ethan’s voice raced with concern. I hesitated, trying to put my thoughts into words. "Daniel has been acting strange since we left the party and when we returned home, I saw some of his men lying unconscious but when I asked him about it, he refused to tell me anything." There was a pause before Ethan spoke again, his voice tight. "I think Daniel’s mansion was under attack. The person I sent to spy on him just informed me now and that was the reas
SoniaDid he hear my conversation with Ethan? How long has he been standing there? Wait, I thought I locked the door, how did he get in? My heart pounded so hard it felt like it might explode. I swiftly stepped back but Daniel kept advancing, his smirk making it impossible to tell whether he was angry or amused. He reached the bed, his fingers sliding under the pillow and when he pulled out my phone, his expression darkened. “So, you’ve been talking to Ethan all this while?” His voice was eerily calm but I could feel the storm brewing beneath it. I swallowed hard. “Daniel, I...” “Fuck!” He cursed under his breath, his jaw tightening. “I should’ve known you would find a way to get in touch with that fool!" Daniel's voice contorted with rage as he angrily threw the phone against the floor. The screen shattered instantly, pieces scattering everywhere. I gasped in shock as my body jerked in fear. Daniel groaned in frustration, forcing himself to contain his anger. He pulled
DanielI ran a hand through my hair, exhaling deeply as I made my way downstairs. My pulse was still racing from what had just happened. I almost lost control, Almost hurt Sonia but thank God I was able to hold back myself. I clenched my fists. If I have hurt her… No, I didn’t even want to think about it. Sonia had provoked me by staying in contact with Ethan after how much I warned her but even in my anger, seeing her in pain shattered me. No matter what she did, I couldn't stand to see her cry. How the hell did she even manage to contact Ethan? I remembered I destroyed her SIM card myself, making sure she had no way to reach anyone. Did she know his number by heart? Damn it! My instincts have been right all along. I have noticed how she always locked the door whenever she was alone and my curiosity got the better of me. So, I hid nearby when I stepped out and just as I suspected, she locked it the moment she thought I was gone. That was when I decided to check. Pressing
Daniel I pulled out my phone and dialed Dragon's number. He answered immediately. “Gather ten of our best men. We’re heading to Alex Johnson’s mansion.” I ordered as soon as he picked up the call. There was a brief silence before Dragon spoke, his voice trembling slightly. “Uhm... Boss… what... What exactly are we going there for?” I clenched my jaw. I didn’t have time for questions. “It wasn’t Ethan who took Jay, it was Alex. I’m going to get him back.” Dragon inhaled sharply. “Understood, boss. I’ll gather the men right away.” “Good. Get the cars ready as well. I don’t have time to waste.” “Got it.” I ended the call and started pacing back and forth, my mind racing with thoughts. Since Sonia is still here with me and Alex and Ethan weren’t on good terms, I knew Jay had to be in Alex’s mansion. Yes... He will be there. I know the game Alex is trying to play. He wants to show Sonia that he cares about her which is why he comes to rescue Jay. I smirk softly, "You will
Daniel A slow, satisfied smile stretched across my lips. This is exactly what I wanted. The raw fear on Alex’s face sent a thrill through me, making my heart glow with satisfaction. His eyes darted around the room, searching for an escape but there was none. “H... How… How did you get in?” he stammered, his voice barely above a whisper. Then, as if realizing his predicament, he raised his voice, calling out his guards. “Thomas! Drake!”But there was silence, making him more scared. His panic deepened. He swallowed hard and his breathing became uneven. I let out a low, mocking laugh. “I’m guessing those are your guards?” I tilted my head, smiling widely. “Relax, okay. I didn’t kill them. I just sang them a little lullaby to help them sleep.” Alex clenched his jaw, trying to mask his fear. “What the hell are you doing in my house?” He forced a calm tone even though I could see the fear on his face. “What do you want?” I took a slow step forward, dusting my gun with a handk
Daniel As we approached my mansion, the security checkpoint unexpectedly signaled my car to stop. My jaw tightened. They had never stopped me before. Everyone here knew who I was, so why now? Didn’t they recognize my car? A police officer knocked on the window. I let out a frustrated sigh, rubbing my temple before lowering the window. “Good evening, sir,” the officer greeted respectfully. I frowned, giving him a brief nod. This man is new... I have never seen him around before. “What is the meaning of this?” I asked, my voice cold. “Why are you stopping me?” “My apologies, sir,” he said, keeping his tone formal. “I’m just doing my job.” My blood boiled at his words but I forced myself to stay calm. I smiled coldly. “Alright. How can I help you?” “We just need to check your car’s particulars… and the trunk,” he replied. My heart pounded. The trunk.They can't check the trunk. If they did, they would find Alex's unconscious body that was stuffed inside. A
Sonia The soft creak of the door jolted me out of my sleep. My eyes felt heavy as I forced them open, adjusting to the dim hospital room. For a moment, I panicked but then I felt the warmth beside me and turned to see Jay, sleeping peacefully. A small smile tugged at my lips. I have been singing to him, hoping it would comfort him but I didn't realize when sleep took over. “Good evening, Ms. Sonia.” The gentle voice made me turn and I saw a nurse walk in, the same one who was with the doctor earlier. She had a kind smile on her face as she approached me. “How are you feeling Ms Sonia?” she asked. I rubbed my temple lightly and smiled. “I feel better but I still have a slight headache.” She nodded. “That’s normal for now. I’m here to give you an injection and some medicine but you will need to take them after eating.” I watched as she prepared the syringe and I sighed softly. “Alright.” The sharp sting of the injection made me wince but I remained still. After she ga
Sonia "Mommy!" Jay’s voice rang through the room as he ran toward me. I blinked in shock as I couldn't believe, "Jay!" I gasped, my heart nearly bursting with emotion as he opened the door and ran towards me. I pulled him into my arms, holding him so tight as if I was afraid he would disappear again. Tears blurred my vision as I felt the warmth of my little boy against me. He is real, He is here. I pulled back slightly, my hands shaking as I checked his body. "Are you okay? Did they hurt you? Tell me, Jay, are you alright?" Jay nodded with a small smile. "I’m okay, Mommy." But my heart ached in pain as I looked at him, fresh tears welled in my eyes. He was so thin. His once chubby cheeks had sunken in and there were bruises on his arms. My heart clenched painfully. How could Daniel do this to a child? Did he have no conscience? A sob escaped my lips as I cupped Jay’s face, gently rubbing my thumb across his bruised skin. "I’m so sorry," I choked out. "I should have
SoniaMy body trembled as I held Ethan’s cold hand, my fingers tightening around his as if I could keep him from slipping away. Tears streamed down my face but I couldn’t stop them. "Drive faster, please!" I urged, my voice breaking. The driver glanced at me through the rearview mirror and gave a quick nod. “Yes, ma’am.” The car sped down the road, the city lights blurring past us. My heart pounded with every second that passed. Ethan is barely holding on, his breathing weak. The sight of the blood that soaked the seat made my stomach churn with fear. As soon as we drove into the hospital building, the driver quickly parked the car and Ethan’s men wasted no time. They opened the doors and ran inside. Moments later, they returned with four nurses pushing a stretcher. The car door swung open and they carefully lifted Ethan out, placing him onto the stretcher. I jumped out right after, grabbing his hand as they wheeled him inside. His fingers were ice-cold. “Ethan, stay wit
Sonia I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw Ethan. Like, Ethan is here to save me? It felt like a dream. My heart pounded as relief flooded through me. I have lost all hope of escaping Daniel but Ethan is able to find me. How did he even find this place? Well, that is a question for another day. But then, my relief turned into fear when I saw his right arm wrapped in a bloody soaked cloth. He was hurt. I wanted to ask what happened but there was no time. I have to get away from Daniel first before he does something worse. One of Ethan’s men grabbed my arm, pulling me away. I was ready to run, to leave this nightmare behind but then, I heard a sharp groan of pain. I spun around and my whole body shivered in fear when I saw Ethan as Daniel stabbed him. I froze, my breath hitching as blood poured from his side, soaking his shirt. “No!” I screamed, trying to break free. I fought against the guard who was holding me but he tightened his grip. “It’s dangerous! We have to go!”
DanielPanic swept through the room as the sound of gunfire echoed. My heart raced as I reached for my gun, my eyes scanning the chaos. One of my men ran outside to check and quickly returned, his face white with fear. “What’s going on?” I asked, my voice calm as I tried to keep my frustration in check. “We’re under attack,” he said, almost breathless. Damn it! I knew it. This has to be Ethan's doing. I pulled my gun out, my mind racing. Marcus told me the security is tight so how did they get through? How did they get through my tight securities? I couldn’t waste time thinking about that now. I have to move fast. Gunshots rang out again, and panic spread like wildfire. People screamed, running in different directions, desperate to escape. The sound of bullets echoed through the air. I turned to Sonia, who was frantically searching for an escape before she could make a move. I grabbed her wrist. She struggled, trying to break free, but I held her tight. I grabbed he
Chapter 116 EthanThe man smirked. “Did you really think you could walk in here and go scot-free?” I clenched my jaw, forcing myself to stay calm. The rage inside me burned like wildfire but I can't afford to lose control. “I regret not killing you when I had the chance,” I said through gritted teeth. The man chuckled. “That’s why a man should never be too trusting.” His eyes darkened. “Now, hand over the boy or I’ll shoot.” My fingers secretly twitched over the gun in my back pocket. I could take him down in an instant but Jay is too close. If I made one wrong move, he could get hurt. I started to lower Jay to the ground. “No, Daddy!” Jay whimpered, clinging to me tightly. His small hands trembled as he gripped my shirt. His wide, terrified eyes pleaded with me. I cupped his face gently. “Jay, do you trust me?” Tears welled in his eyes but he nodded slightly. “Yes.” “Then do as I say.” Reluctantly, Jay loosened his grip. The man grinned. “That’s more like it.”
EthanI stormed Daniel’s mansion with my men, my body burning with rage. The moment his guards spotted us, they opened fire. "Fools," I muttered, my eyes contorted with rage. I didn’t hesitate as I pulled out my gun, aimed and fired, taking down the bastards who dared to stand in my way. They were nothing but obstacles... mere distractions. My goal is clear and that is to get hold of Daniel. I wanted to be the one to kill him, to put a bullet in his skull and watch as the light fades from his eyes but no, I have something more important to do and that has to do with finding Jay first. I clenched my jaw, my grip on my gun tightening. I turned to Dave, my most trusted man. “Take two of your men and get Sonia.” My voice was cold, unwavering. Dave gave me a curt nod. “And if you see Daniel,” I added, my voice dripping with venom, “kill him.” "Yes, boss." Dave didn’t need to be told twice. He understood. Daniel didn’t deserve to breathe, not after what he did to Sonia... Not
Daniel The sharp beeping of my alarm clock jolted me out of sleep. I groaned, blindly reaching out to silence it with a slap. The noise stopped but the lingering annoyance didn’t fade. Blinking, I forced my eyes open and glanced at the time, 6 AM. A slow smirk curled on my lips. "Today is the day."Without wasting time, I swung my legs off the bed and headed straight to the bathroom. The cold water jolted me fully awake and a rush of excitement coursed through me. I still can't believe that In just a few hours, Sonia would be mine and mine alone.As I stepped out of the bathroom, steam rolling off my skin, I spotted Marcus walking in. He carried an expensive suit in his hands, already dressed in his expensive attire. "Good morning, boss," he greeted me with a respectful bow before placing the suit on my bed. I nodded in acknowledgment, moving toward the mirror as I started getting dressed. "How are Jay and Alex?" I asked, fastening the buttons on my shirt. "Jay’s been
Daniel As we approached my mansion, the security checkpoint unexpectedly signaled my car to stop. My jaw tightened. They had never stopped me before. Everyone here knew who I was, so why now? Didn’t they recognize my car? A police officer knocked on the window. I let out a frustrated sigh, rubbing my temple before lowering the window. “Good evening, sir,” the officer greeted respectfully. I frowned, giving him a brief nod. This man is new... I have never seen him around before. “What is the meaning of this?” I asked, my voice cold. “Why are you stopping me?” “My apologies, sir,” he said, keeping his tone formal. “I’m just doing my job.” My blood boiled at his words but I forced myself to stay calm. I smiled coldly. “Alright. How can I help you?” “We just need to check your car’s particulars… and the trunk,” he replied. My heart pounded. The trunk.They can't check the trunk. If they did, they would find Alex's unconscious body that was stuffed inside. A