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 48: STAY AWAY FROM HIM.Evelyn began to breathe heavily and soon, Raphael was behind her. He bent and placed his hands on his knees as he tried hard to catch his breath. He cast a look of concern at her and blinked his eyes in relief when he found out that she was okay.Actually, they decided to go out this morning on Raphael's insistence and he had been the one to urge her to come out so they could both enjoy the benefits the City had to offer.They had visited some cool places together, the restaurant, the morning Cinema house and the most appealing to her was that he took her to see the sunrise that morning before anything else.Right at that moment, Evelyn almost cursed at him. He forced her to run and now, she was trying to catch her breath."You…how could you do this to me? It's called overusing your power." She mumbled under her breath and finally sat down after managing to calm herself. Raphael chuckled and did the same right beside her. They were at what seemed to be
CHAPTER 49: EXPOSED!They got back to the hotel, later on, to prepare for the event. Raphael was in a jolly mood and would not stop boasting to his friends on their group chat about Evelyn's response to his proposal. He was over the moon. Now that she had given him positive feedback, the rest was in his hands to deal with in ensuring that she and Tom were comfortable.Evelyn on the other hand was chatting with Kira who wouldn't stop sending her different love emojis as a way of congratulating her on taking a new step. She asked after Tom and was told that he was still in his friend's house and Kira was on her way to pick him up. Their conversation ended briefly.She turned around only to collide with his shirtless body. Raphael stared into her eyes, their body was filled with excitement and they looked like two teenagers who had finally been able to love each other more than just a petty crush."Hey there." Raphael greeted her and did a little nose kiss with her. She fluttered her eye
CHAPTER 50: SHE IS GONE!Inside one of the prestigious hotels in HY City was HYs main hall meant for extravagant events. Around the hotel were numerous cars parked at different locations and prominent men were also standing by either alone or with a lady beside them.A rock and roll song was playing beneath the whole facade as Raphael thought it was. The lights weren't bright, there were disco balls around, displaying different colors for beautification.Many cars kept driving in and the greetings got so loud among the people.Raphael arrived in his black car, his face was a little bit tight and he seemed less concerned about those around him as he got out of his car. The ladies' attention was drawn toward the young and handsome man who had just gotten out of his car looking all smart."Wow, he is hot.""Who is he? I have never seen him before.""Same here." The murmurings intensified amongst the pair of ladies. Erica who was standing not quite far from the gate was drawn into the mur
CHAPTER 51: HE IS NOT AT FAULT."Here, drink this. The weather is somehow not pleasant tonight." Kira spoke as she passed a cup of hot chocolate to her friend while holding another one for herself. She sat beside Evelyn and smoothly rubbed her hand against her back as a sign of comfort while the latter drank the chocolate slowly but with shaking hands. She was still in a state of shock.She had Evelyn change her clothes because of the weather. Kira looked at her and took a sip of her hot chocolate before putting it back on the table. She bent over, placing her arms on her thighs while her two palms held her head that was placed firmly on it. She was ready for the discussion."Do you want to start talking now?" She asked Evelyn.Evie took a glance at Kira before looking away. Her entire body was shaking including her lips as she was finding it hard to speak up."Raphael…he deceived me." She managed to speak."Deceived you? How was that possible and how did that happen? Because as far a
CHAPTER 52: I AM SORRY.Evelyn rubbed her eyes as she rolled on the bed. Her eyes fluttered open and she reached out to her phone to check the time. It was 9 in the morning. She yawned and put the phone down before rolling for the second time. She was so down at the moment and just wished to disappear but it was impossible.Just when she was about to step into the land of sleep, a deafening sound erupted outside the room and this somehow scared Evie so she jumped out of the bed. Her hair was a total bed nest but she didn't mind. Who could it be? Kira left early that morning with Tom. She wouldn't leave the door open.Nevertheless, she looked around for something that could serve as a weapon for her and luckily she found one…a wood to be precise. She tiptoed out of the room and looked around."Who is there?" She asked, her eyes scrutinizing every possible area."It's me.""Ah." She jumped up in fright and was about to hit the wood on whoever it was but the person professionally handled
CHAPTER 53: YOU CAN'T TELL ME WHAT TO DO!Michael slowly stood up from his chair and so did everyone else as if trying to prevent an action from happening. Raphael looked at the floor and took a step forward which was somehow surprising to the rest of them."Good evening, father." He greeted Michael. The latter gritted his teeth and got closer to Raphael before slapping him! Erica covered her mouth as she got to witness this.Raphael closed his eyes and touched his face before looking at his father but he did not say a word."What is good about the evening? No, you tell me! What is so special about this evening? Where have you been? I don't even care about that but last night…last night was the night for the auction and I only sent you there to bid on one of the most priceless items that were displayed but you couldn't do just this one simple thing! You couldn't! You had to go and leave yet you didn't report to me when you came back.Do you know how much I spent in secret both financi
CHAPTER 54: UNEXPECTED VISIT FROM THE PAST.It was still Saturday on Evelyn's side as she had taken Tom out to the park to meet his friend as they both agreed to meet there. Things had been going smoothly for her, was it her work and relationship? She felt utmost joy. She was always in an energetic mood, her son was always smiling and wouldn't stop talking with Raphael now and then and she had no problem with it.Evelyn had pleaded with Raphael to keep Tom out of Media's eyes and maybe his family until he was ready to face them as Raphael was still under his father's wings and Evelyn needed him to be independent on his own very soon. Until then, their complete family was in secret.She sat down with the mother of Tom's friend whose name was Esther. She was a nice woman and Evelyn got to know that she was also a single mother and a lawyer. They fitted each other in terms of discussion as Esther, just like Kira, was good at advising others who might need them.Tom and Kelvin [his friend
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