EthanI stepped out of my car, my nostrils flared with rage as I stared up at the sleek glass building in front of me. This is the company that had been stealing contracts from me, the company that thought they could double-cross me in the business world. I can't wait to see the man behind this. I'm ready to tear him apart if he doesn't give a genuine reason. My phone buzzed. It was Dave, sending me the company’s address again, but I didn’t need it. I am here already. I adjusted my tie and pushed through the glass door open. The receptionist immediately stood and greeted me politely, her voice slightly trembling. “Good morning, sir. You are welcome to D and G company.”I nodded once. " I want to see the CEO,” I said, coldly. She pointed to the elevator. “His office is on the top floor."I didn’t wait for her to say more. The elevator doors opened and I stepped in. I clenched my fists. My thoughts raced. Who the hell is this CEO? Did he think he could come out of nowhere and
Sonia I woke up feeling completely drained, my body heavy with exhaustion. My head throbbed as I sat up, struggling to shake off the unease that had settled deep in my chest. I dragged myself to the bathroom, splashing cold water on my face, hoping it would jolt me awake or at least wash away the lingering fear that clung to me but it didn't. I was dressing up after taking my bath when my phone buzzed. It was a message from a private number. Again? I hesitated before picking it up, my fingers trembling slightly as I checked the screen. “Watch your back, Sonia.”I shivered, my body trembling with fear as the phone nearly slipped from my hands. I'm sure this message was from the same number that called me yesterday at the office.I clutched the phone, my mind racing. The sound I heard at the office, the door creaking open before Alex arrived flashed in my memory. I had convinced myself it was nothing, just my nerves playing tricks on me. But what if it wasn’t? I was still tr
Sonia I was very tired by the time I got home. My body ached with exhaustion, but seeing Jay playing happily with the Spider-Man bike brought a tired smile to my face. He zoomed around the living room, completely lost in his little world. “Mommy!” Jay’s eyes lit up the moment he saw me. He abandoned the bike and ran straight into my arms, nearly knocking me over. I laughed softly, hugging him tightly. “Did you eat?” I asked, brushing his hair back. Jay shook his head. “I was waiting for you.” I sighed, touched by his words but also guilty that he had waited. “Alright, give me a few minutes to freshen up, and then we’ll eat together, okay?” Jay nodded and ran back to his bike, leaving me to drag my tired feet upstairs. After a quick shower, I changed into something more comfortable and headed downstairs. The smell of food greeted me as I stepped into the dining room, and I found Caro setting the table. “Thank you, Caro,” I said, taking a seat. She smiled. “You work t
Sonia Ethan stepped inside and his eyes were filled with Shock, disbelief, and something else.... something darker flashed across his face when he saw Daniel. His jaw tightened, and his fists clenched at his sides.The room felt like it had lost all its air.Daniel sat down in his chair, completely unbothered, and smirked as if he had been expecting this moment.Ethan’s gaze shifted to me, and for the first time, I saw deep emotion, pain, Jealousy, and anger in his eyes. “What is he doing here?” Ethan asked through gritted teeth. His whole body was vibrating with rage and you could see he was trying to calm his anger that was threatening to erupt. I shivered slightly as I opened my mouth to explain, but Daniel spoke first."Relax, Ethan,” he said, leaning back even more. “I’m just here to see an old friend.”I was confused as I looked at both of them. Do they know each other? "What is going on here? Do you both know each other?" I asked but they both glared at each other, ignorin
EthanI was fuming with anger as I paced forth and back in my room, my fists clenching and unclenching as the memory of Daniel’s smug face burned in my mind. "Fuck!!" I punched the wall in frustration, My knuckles throbbed but the pain didn’t bother me as all I could think about was the way Daniel looked at Sonia as if she already belonged to him. His words kept replaying in my head. "I will take Sonia away from you."I gritted my teeth, my chest tightening. That bastard! The way he patted Sonia's head made my blood boil. And the worst part? Sonia didn’t even stop him. She let him touch her and she even smiled at him. "Gush!!" I wanted to grab him by the collar and throw him out of her house, but Jay’s laughter stopped me. I couldn’t lose control in front of my son, not when I was trying to be a better father for him. But Sonia… Damn It!!She didn’t believe me when I warned her about Daniel. She thought I was just some jealous ex-husband who couldn’t stand seeing her with a
Sonia I stood at the backstage, my heart racing as I watched Clare present her designs. I could hear my team cheering me on, their encouragement calmed my nerves a bit. “You’ve got this, Sonia,” Tina whispered, giving me a reassuring smile. “Clare’s designs are good, but yours are better and I can't wait for you to blow them away with your designs.” I smiled, trying to convince myself she was right, but the knot in my stomach only tightened. As Clare finished her presentation, I quickly fumbled through my bag to grab my flash drive. All my hard work was stored there, ready to go for my turn. I could already picture myself standing on stage, confidently presenting my designs. But then, I froze. The flash drive wasn’t there. Panic hit me like a tidal wave. I checked the bag again, frantically, hoping it had somehow slipped to the bottom. But no... It wasn't there. “What’s wrong?” Tina’s voice cracked through the panic clouding my thoughts. “I can’t find my flash drive,”
Sonia I stood up, frozen for a moment as I tried to comprehend what was happening. The door creaked open and I saw Alex standing in the doorway. The moment I saw him, I couldn’t hold it in anymore. My body shook with relief and fear, and I collapsed into his arms, sobbing uncontrollably. He caught me easily, his strong arms wrapping around me. “Sonia, are you okay? What happened? Are you hurt?” His voice was calm, but I could hear the tension in it, the concern that matched my panic. I nodded, my chest tight with emotion. “I... I'm fine, Alex. But... I didn't know what... Happen. I couldn't find my flash drive... And someone locked me in here. I don’t know who, but I think the person doesn't want me to make my presentation." My voice cracked as I tried to explain what had happened, but the words felt so jumbled in my head. " Shhh... It's okay, I'm here now." Alex pulled away and wiped the tears off my face. His touch was gentle, his eyes soft, but there was a fire in them too.
Alex I sat on my seat with my eyes fixed on Clare who was wrapping up her presentation. The crowd clapped politely, but I could already tell they weren’t that impressed with her design. Her designs were good, sure... but not great.I leaned back in my chair, staring at the empty stage where Sonia would soon stand. My heart pounded slightly. I couldn’t wait to see her designs. Is not like I haven't seen it before, I have seen a few of her designs and they were incredible. Unlike Clare’s predictable patterns, Sonia’s work was fresh, bold, and unique. Her designs were the kind you didn’t see anywhere else.... like rare gems. That’s why I trusted her to make this presentation a success. I knew after today, investors would be lining up, eager to work with my company. But this is not just about business now, it is about proving something. I glanced at Clare, who was beaming as she stepped off the stage, acting like she had won already. I smiled softly as I remembered how she had com
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