CHAPTER 40: WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY BOSS?Later in the evening, after dinner, Evelyn shared the chocolates with Tom and kept the messages to herself. She told Raphael in his office earlier on that it was cheesy and too teenage-like but the truth was that this was something that she liked. The smallest things could be considered valid for changing the heart. Evelyn sighed in relief as she took the last bite of the chocolate, feeling totally satisfied. It seemed Raphael was indeed serious with her.She brought out her phone to go through Raphael's latest posts but what she found there were all business related. Nothing fun, she blew out air just like a horse would but didn't make any sound. A message popped in from Ralph's ghost and she clicked on it.'Hey, how are you doing?'She typed back, 'I am cool. How was your day?''It was dramatic, stressful but payable. I love money so I consider the demerits of the job nothing.'Evelyn chuckled when she read his response, 'I am amazed but anywa
CHAPTER 41: WHY DIDN'T YOU COME?The next morning seemed tighter than before in terms of business in the company as the workers had to meet up with people; business individuals for lots of interrogations and talks. When it was getting to the second time of the day, the work started getting lighter as meetings came to an end.Vegas was the most frustrated of all as he would not stop complaining and mumbling to himself how unhealthy this was nevertheless, he had to maintain his working spirit high in front of everyone else as he was well respected and praised for walking in the exact footsteps of his father. It would be a shame if he was to depict the exact opposite.This was something he considered an edge over Raphael and he wouldn't let it go just like that.Raphael was coming back from the conference Hall with Evelyn and Jeremy behind him, listening to his instructions and ideas that he had."Morning, sir." The workers greeted him as they walked past one another."Good morning." He
CHAPTER 42: FLOWERS.Evelyn stretched her body on her chair and glanced at her phone to know what the time was. Knowing very well that Kira was going to pick Tom up on her behalf, she wasn't in a rush but then, she thought about the trip she would be going on. Wouldn't this be too much for Kira to handle? Taking care of Tom was too tiring even for her and she just didn't want her to misunderstand her intentions or burden her but looking at the way if was, she was out of options.She started packing up, putting her things into her bag. Other workers were already closing for the day too, only a few were around. As soon as she was done, Savage called out to her."Hold on, Evelyn, let's leave together." She said to her."Oh, that is no problem," Evelyn responded and sat on the edge of her desk while pressing her phone. Raphael's message dropped in, asking if she had left the office already and she replied instantly that she was about to. Raphael had exited the company a few hours ago for
CHAPTER 43: A SLAP.Richard climbed down the staircase with his right hand holding his phone and the other one inside his pocket. He had his headphones hung around his neck while he shook his head gently to the sound coming out of the headphones.He strolled towards one of the majestic chairs in the sitting room and sat on it ignoring the presence of his grandmother and his aunt who were sitting down as well."What are you doing, Richard? Can't you see we are sitting here and you just can't greet us?" His aunt scolded him. Richard's glances at her were blank as if trying to show that he had no idea what she was saying. He crossed his legs against each other and faced his aunt."Since when did you start caring about respect? I mean you shouldn't expect one when you rarely give it. Moreover, I have greeted my grandmother a couple of times today so…yeah." He answered.His aunt nodded in embarrassment and continued watching the show with her mother-in-law who did not say a word since thei
CHAPTER 44: THE TRUTH.Richard stared hard at her for a while. Why wasn't she talking? Instead, she was smiling, and even though her eyes were on him, he could swear on his life that she was not looking at him. But he didn't complain, he used this as a moment to scrutinize her amazing beauty.Kira blinked a few seconds later and her smile faded."Now I have the per…" She stopped and snapped her fingers in front of Richard. The latter grinned as he sat more comfortably."Are you even listening?" She asked him."Who was the one to fall into the land of unconsciousness in the first place?" Richard teased her. Kira rolled her eyes but her lips curled up, she was happy that he was happy and seemed to be in a good mood."Alright, that's enough. Now, riding on an illegal race track doesn't solve anything. You are only giving your parents a valid reason not to allow you to be what you want to be so here are two options. Since you have never given engineering a chance, try focusing on class fr
CHAPTER 46: SAME ROOM.Raphael slid the strands of Evelyn's hair aside as it was covering her face. She looked so beautiful when she slept that Raphael didn't mind getting lost in it for a while. The space between her eyebrows squeezed a bit and he rubbed on it gently to smoothen the part.A lady walked in a few minutes later to inform him about their arrival in HY City."Thank you." He replied. Raphael touched Evelyn lightly by her shoulder to wake her up."Evie dear, wake up. We have already arrived." He said softly and Evelyn's eyes fluttered open. She moved her body a bit on the chair and yawned.Evelyn glanced at Raphael only to see him parking up."Have we arrived?" She asked him."Yeah." He answered.After the plane landed on its runway, everyone got off it and headed to be checked as expected. Evelyn looked around, this was her first time in this City and somehow, it was chilly in the air as she folded her arms and occasionally rubbed her palms to generate heat.She faced Raph
CHAPTER 46: SAME ROOM.Raphael slid the strands of Evelyn's hair aside as it was covering her face. She looked so beautiful when she slept that Raphael didn't mind getting lost in it for a while. The space between her eyebrows squeezed a bit and he rubbed on it gently to smoothen the part.A lady walked in a few minutes later to inform him about their arrival in HY City."Thank you." He replied. Raphael touched Evelyn lightly by her shoulder to wake her up."Evie dear, wake up. We have already arrived." He said softly and Evelyn's eyes fluttered open. She moved her body a bit on the chair and yawned.Evelyn glanced at Raphael only to see him parking up."Have we arrived?" She asked him."Yeah." He answered.After the plane landed on its runway, everyone got off it and headed to be checked as expected. Evelyn looked around, this was her first time in this City and somehow, it was chilly in the air as she folded her arms and occasionally rubbed her palms to generate heat.She faced Rapha
CHAPTER 47: JEALOUSY.The next morning in the company, Vegas took the elevator up to Jeremy's worker's office. Lately, he had been approaching that area quite frequently and under normal circumstances, he wasn't supposed to come there…he didn't like coming there but nowadays, he had changed. He now had a valuable and secretive reason to be there.In his hand was a customized bag that one could have easily identified as a bag made only for a particular restaurant.As soon as he got off the elevator, Mrs. Conner greeted him but did not bother asking what he was there for as that was none of his business. Walking steadily, he set foot into the arena. The staff was working tremendously and everyone was focused but his eyes were searching for one person in particular.Savage was the first to notice him and stood up."Good morning, Mr. Vegas.""Good morning. Where is Evelyn?" He asked directly and Savage swallowed hard as she turned her head towards Evelyn's seat which was empty before lock
CHAPTER 80: THE END; WILD NIGHT.Evelyn finished showering. She was in Raphael's penthouse and Tom insisted on staying at Kira's place. She didn't know if that was willingly or if he was bribed to stay. She looked at the lingerie that Kira had insisted that she buy for Raphael's sake. She still remembered the conversation they had."Don't you think he will see me as being cheap?" She asked as she ransacked her hands through the lingerie."See as cheap? What? No, he even knows how hard he had to work just to get you so you ain't cheap my dear.""But it still feels kind of thrilling.""Have you two kissed?" Kira whispered."Yeah," Evelyn replied."Don't you feel like moving forward a bit?" Evelyn blushed and hit her friend with the lingerie before walking away."Fine then, I will buy it."Raphael came into the room with his phone in his hand when Evelyn released the bathrobe she was wearing. It was such perfect timing."Evelyn, do you…what the hell?" His eyes widened. His eyes slowly ate
CHAPTER 79: THE TRUTH.Michael opened his eyes to the deafening sound of the machine that didn't seem prepared to want to stop anytime soon. He sighed and tried moving his hand but it was painful for him, he couldn't move his legs either. He tried hard to remember what had happened the night before but his memories were hazy for him.Then his head snapped to the television in front of him, the picture of Raphael was there and his eyes opened clearly as he tried his best to listen."The second son of the Theophilus family, Raphael Theophilus has been confirmed to be the solidified owner of the new mega-company, Exclusive North Star [ENS]. The news came as a shock to everyone when this was announced and along with the news of his company was the information of his called-off engagement with the A-list actress, Erica.Not many know the reason why this came up but the Billionaire made mention of sticking to his family and being responsible as a father and loving husband alongside being th
CHAPTER 78: IT'S ALL COMING DOWN TONIGHT [3].Evelyn put down the bowl of noodles for Tom who grabbed it and started eating. She smiled and went to the sitting room. There wasn't much to do, it felt as if she was living life on repeat for the past few months. Before she could take a spoon, the doorbell rang and it made her pause, wondering who it was. Kira would have called to inform her of her coming if it was her so who could it be?Tom stared at the door for a while, and so did his mother before she eventually stood up to answer it. When she opened the door, she was faced with the biggest surprise ever. Raphael was standing right in front of her, holding a box that she assumed was filled with pizza and maybe something else."Raphael." She whispered and he smiled. Tom stood up and came to their side. His eyes widened when he saw him and instantly cried out."Daddy."Raphael put down the box and lifted the happy Tom, he used this opportunity to enter the house without being asked to.
CHAPTER 77: IT'S ALL COMING DOWN TONIGHT [2]Erica closed the door to her room and smiled as she strolled towards Raphael with a huge smile on her face, wondering why he called her privately but whatever it was, she was sure that it would make her happy."So, what is the important thing you have for me? Our engagement is just a few days away and I think it's gonna be special."Raphael yawned and nodded, "Call off the engagement."The smile on her face was wiped off completely when she heard this. She instantly put on a frown."What do you mean by calling off the engagement? I don't understand.""I believe that I am speaking the official language of the country correctly. CALL OFF THE ENGAGEMENT. Even a kid in basic class understands what I am saying.""Well, I don't. How can you just tell me to call off my engagement with you? It's impossible! Did I do something wrong, Raphael? I will apologize. I will change any bad habit of mine but please, don't make me call off the engagement.""T
CHAPTER 76: IT'S ALL COMING DOWN TONIGHT [1]Micheal wore his suit and clicked his cufflinks as he checked himself in the mirror. He seemed of utmost pride as Shaft had invited him to join in his family's dinner party. This was a way for him to relieve stress, he glanced at his beautiful wife and opened his arm for her to hook hers with."You look amazing." He complimented."And you look gorgeous as ever. Old age does not affect you, darling."Micheal kissed her and they both walked out of their bedroom, climbing down the stairs as elegantly as ever. Raphael, who was sitting down, stood up to greet his father."Good evening, father.""Raphael." Michael acknowledged his greeting."Where is Vegas?" He asked him."He is probably busy.""Busy? Doesn't he know about the special occasion we have this evening? Try his number for me.""Unfortunately, I don't have it," Raphael responded."How can you not have your brother's number? What has been happening in this family all this while?" Michea
CHAPTER 75: IN A HURRY."Why do I feel like my meeting here with you is more than a mere greeting?" Vincent asked as he played with a toy card. He blew out the smoke from his cigarettes and put them down on the ashtray. He locked eyes with Raphael whose legs were crossed against each other."And congratulations on your new company that is completely sucking the life out of your father." He added and Raphael chuckled coldly."How did you know?" He asked him."I am not a son of the mafia for nothing. All the rich men in the city are people that I keep a close watch on probably for profit's sake. So why are we here?""I believe that you already know the reason.""You don't want to get married to my sister," Vincent replied and Raphael nodded."Smart of you." He complimented while Vincent smirked.He was young but not dumb. He had been in the business since ten years old and he had been taught to get who a person is from close observation. He knew from the start that Raphael wasn't dumb,
CHAPTER 74: ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR."Who is the establishment? What is going on?" Micheal yelled at his assistant in the conference room. They were currently holding a meeting with a few people around. The room was as chill as a home for kept stock fish. Raphael folded his arms as he watched everyone."I…I don't know, sir. Many of our investors are withdrawing from us. If care isn't taken, we might lose them all to the new company." He replied.That was true. Even though Raphael and the rest had been trying their best for the growth of the family business, there was this particular business that had risen from nowhere in the last four months and was already taking the lead as it was solely based on what Theo's group of industries had to offer.They were making more gains than them and what was even more frustrating was that the owner was unknown. It felt as if the person was in darkness, shooting an arrow of victory toward their opponents."What should we do? I am confused. Send
CHAPTER 73: FIVE MONTHS LATER.Raphael blew his bubble gum as he put his right hand inside his pockets while looking around. It's been five months since everything happened and a few things had changed in his life alongside others.A man approached him and bowed. He collected the travel bag that Raphael was holding and pulled it away to the trunk of the car while Raphael got into the car before shutting the door after him.As the driver drove, his eyes ran across the whole building. He left the country three months ago for a business trip and he had been busy…a lot of things piled up for him and he felt emotionally drained. As the car went past a couple standing by the roadside, showcasing their love publicly, Raphael's heart ached and he touched the position on his chest before rolling up the window.After a few minutes of driving, the car finally arrived at the mansion. Raphael exited the car and walked into the mansion while the travel bag was brought in. The first person he saw wa
CHAPTER 72: SHE IS GONE AGAIN!Raphael walked down the staircase quickly. His hands were searching all over his pockets for his car keys. He was inside the room earlier going through a lot of files when he randomly picked up his phone to call Evelyn. He switched it on.It's been a while since he spoke to her and it made him guilty. How would she react? Many thoughts went through his mind. Raphael put down his phone again and closed his eyes.He had not been brave to face her, he was just ashamed but then he was pushed to call her. So after scrolling to her contact, he received a notification beforehand and clicked on it. It was a message from Evelyn and after reading it, his mind became unsettled. His brain couldn't comprehend the details after his eyes landed on the'Until we meet again, Raphael.'He dashed out of the room immediately. His entire body was shaking as he started skipping steps, not caring if he would slip and fall.He walked past Vegas who was enjoying himself on the c