CHAPTER 56: A LIAR & A DECEIVER.Johnson was able to convince Evelyn to sit with them at the table though she rejected every other thing that was served to her."So, how are things going for you?" Johnson asked her to start up a discussion."Surprisingly good, thank you," Evelyn replied shortly."Just remember that anytime you need my help, I am here for you, okay?" Johnson placed his palms on hers but she slid them away from him, placing her hand on her lap. Johnson folded his palms nevertheless he continued eating.Evelyn had been sitting down for about ten minutes and was starting to get uncomfortable. Why was no one talking? Why was she here in the first place?"Mr. Johnson." She called him and his spoon hit the tip of his plate heavily as he exchanged swift looks with Jessica and looked at his daughter."What exactly am I doing here? I can't supposedly be here to take care of you when you have a bunch of maids to do that for you, right? So why did you invite me because I have no
CHAPTER 57: UNNECESSARY BATTLE.A DAY LATER.Kira took a lot of pictures with the students as it was her last day with them. She had been teaching them for about a week and now she had other things to do so she wanted to end her teachings there. She was quite amazed by how much the students loved her and wouldn't quit talking about how great she was and how easily she was able to capture art with her teachings. They were able to learn a lot."So guys, thank you so much for your time and I sincerely hope that you will do better than this." She waved at them and they returned it with big smiles on their faces."See you next time, Miss Kira.""And you too." She continued waving until she left the class. A male student clutched his shirt and pretended to faint."I can not believe I wasn't able to confess to my crush before she left." He whined and pulled a sad face but a lady punched his ribs lightly."Quit your crocodile tears.""Wow, student of idioms." The boy mocked as he stood straig
CHAPTER 58: I WILL DO WHAT I WANT.Richard strolled into the mansion from the backyard with his phone in his hand. As usual, he was busy pressing the hell out of it. It was already getting late in the evening but he seemed to be in a very good mood as he kept scrolling past different posts on the internet related to his hobby.When he arrived at the sitting room, he met Elizabeth seated with her legs crossed and her palm under her chin. When he saw the way she was looking at her, he concluded that he might have gotten into another trouble for the day so he pressed the button beside his phone before putting it into his pocket. He sat down thereafter and locked eyes with his mother.Richard took a lot more of his mother's appearance than his father but the masculinity was probably from the lineage of the father.The house was silent but that did not mean that there was no one at home. It was only the men that were not always at home but the women and the rest of the kids who were still
CHAPTER 59: TOM HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED.The rest of the following days were the best for Evelyn as she felt so glad to start exploring her work. If it had been her major effort then it wouldn't have counted, Raphael did help her a lot and even introduced customers to her but he did everything secretly to avoid any rumors. Sometimes she wondered why he could do this but not free himself but then no one knows the depth of a person's life except the person himself.Her colleagues were able to come and visit her new shop, have fun and patronize her when needed. It was like a new life for her and she was willing to make the most use of it. She didn't get any contact from her father since that Sunday even though she was a bit curious about the whole property thing. But what use could it be to get yourself involved in something that you won't probably be able to bear to the end? So it was better if she just let things be.Evelyn was able to get an assistant at her newfound job. She was a twenty-
CHAPTER 60: TOM HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED [2]Earlier on, Evelyn was quite busy and needed someone to help take Tom from school... Kira had a busy schedule so the only person she could send on her behalf was Stella. She placed a phone call to the teacher and sent Stella's picture to help identify her.But Stella only came back looking bruised and beaten, her body and mouth were swollen. Then she relayed what had happened and Evie found herself in Raphael's office."Where has he been taken to?" Raphael asked anxiously."I don't know…I can't even think it through." Evelyn replied amidst tears.Micheal was confused, wasn't this the assistant he heard about? Who was Tom? Why was he kidnapped? Raphael looked at Jeremy and the latter nodded before he [ Raphael ] pulled Evelyn with him and left the office."What is going on? Who is Tom?" Micheal shouted at no one in particular.The workers watched Raphael hold Evelyn and ran out to the elevator. They stood up and tried to sneak their way in to know
CHAPTER 61: A COSTLY MISTAKE.Kira gulped and looked at Richard again. Taking that as a clue, he excused them. Ben was about to come in but got pushed out by Kira and she shut the door."What are you doing here?" She asked him. Ben sighed but clearly, he was displeased by what he had seen."You are asking me what I am doing here? Seriously, Kira, what the hell has gotten into you? I can't believe that you are being this judgemental." Ben answered."I asked you what you are doing here not to give me a whole damn lecture about how judgemental I am. If you have nothing to say then you can leave." She was about to enter but she got pulled back by Ben."Alright, I am sorry. I am here to see you and reconcile but can we step forward a bit?" Ben asked and looked out the window, Kira followed his view before staring at him."No, if you can't stay here and talk then you might as well leave.""Okay, I apologize. Please, Kira, I need us to reconcile, okay? The universe was just working against u
CHAPTER 62: LOVE OR OBSESSION?"Make sure that this news does not get to the media. They must not find any evidence." Micheal instructed inside his office."Dad, what about Evelyn and Tom? As I have heard from others, she brought her son once to this company and many commented on the strange realistic features between Raphael and him. This can give the truth away." Vegas said and Micheal sighed."Why does this boy love putting me into different troubles huh?""There won't be any need for his unnecessary drama, after all, we have him under our wings…" Someone knocked on the door and entered after receiving permission."Sir, Miss Erica is here to see you.""Let her in," Micheal ordered. Vegas stood up before Erica walked in wearing a strapless black gown. Her hair was let down to a side, she was wearing her long dangling silver earrings with a silver necklace. Her make-up was attractive and she looked stunning. She moved closer to the men with a smile and greeted them."Good morning, Un
CHAPTER 63: CHANGE.Evelyn was busy attending to a new customer of hers when the conversation between two girls who were there for delivery got her attention."Do you think something might be going on between Erica and Raphael?" The first girl asked."Everyone is clueless but from the picture, they seemed to be intimate and she was laughing.""Hmm, when it comes to these upper-class people, it's always hard to figure out what goes on around them.""But don't you think it will be pretty cool to see them together? I mean, Erica rose to fame in the industry not quite long so in terms of class, she perfectly fits in for Raphael. The latter had already been disgraced by a lady once, he won't fall into the same pit twice.""I agree but I can't believe that my crush is involved in a scandal.' The first girl pulled an ugly face and another girl wearing a yellow gown interrupted their conversation."I apologize for interrupting but I just couldn't help it. I do love gist like these." She said
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