After a long while of crying and lamenting, Anamika finally calmed down in Asher’s embrace. “I’m sorry. I promise to fix everything,” he said. “How? You two have been engaged for almost 20 years, Asher! How are you going to solve it?” she stared into his determined eyes. “You don’t have to worry.” He pulled her closer and planted a kiss on her forehead. “You and the kids will be fine.”The two sorted things out before Asher returned to the Capital. Unbeknownst to him, his emergency visit to Rose City was captured by those Uncle Roger sent to look into his matter. … At the Capital… That evening, Asher received a message, telling him to appear at one of the top hotels in the City. The message was from Lisa, whom he hadn’t seen in almost 10 years. This was his chance to end things diplomatically with her. He thought. Arriving at the hotel with Roy and Milo, they were escorted to a VIP booth. Roy and Milo stood by the door, together with the two stoic ladies they met there. Asher
Anamika was shocked when she found out she had it on her schedule to meet with Lisa Quinn after the morning meeting with the head of departments. She hadn’t been herself since yesterday and now, the genesis of her problem wants to see her. Why?Different scenarios consumed her mind as she thought of reasons Lisa would want to see her when her wedding with Asher would be happening tomorrow! Emma, who was serving her punishment as the new ‘Assistant’ after Cynthia left, could see her friend drifting in and out of oblivion as she sat in her swivel chair, staring into space. Emma, who was lying on the couch, thinking of her own life, sat up and walked to Anamika’s office desk and sat on it, yet her friend didn’t notice. She sighed. “Have you gotten yourself into a problem again?” Anamika jolted and sighed softly. She had been looking lost since she woke up. “What is going on?” Emma asked. “I have a meeting with Lisa Quinn.” “Lisa Quinn? Who is Lisa… Oh! The Quinn family’s daughter
Anamika’s one–time presence was all the coffee shop and its sister business needed to make the place jam packed with customers in the following days until it became one of the best coffee shops in Rose City. After all, their coffee was unique to begin with. While Anamika was lost in her own world, she didn’t notice the guy wearing a black face cap that was sitting a few tables away from hers. He looked quite suspicious but no one thought he was there for Anamika. Anamika was quietly drinking her coffee and thinking about the next step to take when her phone beeped. She looked at the message and saw it was from her Assistant, Ryan. [ Boss, the meeting with Lisa Quinn is in thirty minutes. ] Anamika brushed her hair backwards and downed her remaining coffee at once. The thought of someone fighting over Asher with her was driving her crazy. But just like Emma said, she has to make the right decision that would be best for herself and her kids. A few minutes after she left the coffee
Lisa was about to sip her drink when she heard that. She changed her mind and put her cocktail down, then crossed her legs. “Asher and I are getting married tomorrow. I can turn a blind eye if you agree to end things cleanly with him tonight.”“Why come to me with such an offer? Wouldn’t it be best if you had had a talk with Asher?” “Of course, I did. But he chose to put your life at risk.” “What do you mean?” “He said he loves you, but it’s unfortunate that he can’t have a weakness called love.”Anamika frowned. She was getting more confused by the second. “I don’t seem to understand what your point is.” “The Quinn and Williamsburg’s family made an alliance for the betterment of the country. The Quinn family are in charge of the security of the Country while Williamsburg’s family is the head of the country’s economy. “However, due to their questionable reputation in the underworld, the World’s Bureau of Crime Investigation (WBCI) are on their trails. The only way to leave them
The wedding hall was filled to the brim with men and women from the echelon of the society. The family of the bride and groom took the front rows while waiting patiently for the couple to arrive. On the stage was the priest, waiting for the groom to join him. In no time, Asher walked into the hall with camera lights going off as the media fought to take photos of him. Unlike other grooms that would walk up the stage with beams, Asher was like a man going to war. Behind Asher was another cute guy with white hair, who was all smiles as he followed Asher to the altar and stood a distance away from him. He was Lucian.“Old man Wilson, what’s with your grandson? Is he against this marriage?” an old man, who was sitting beside Asher’s grandfather asked with a straight face. “Old man Quinn, my grandson’s face should not be a problem to you. You should be more worried about your granddaughter.” “What are you talking about?” Old man Quinn, an old man with Grey and black hair, who also see
Asher returned to Williamsburg’s mansion after hearing that Anamika and the kids were missing. On arrival, his grandfather was having a discussion with Lucian in the sitting room. Asher walked straight to the two of them. Without words said, he pulled Lucian up from his seat and sent a powerful blow to his face. Lucian staggered and fell on another couch. Asher wasn’t done. He got on top of Lucian and started punching him in the face, completely ignoring his grandfather who was staring at him with a frown. Uncle Roger hurried forward with some guards and immediately pulled Asher away. By the time he was separated from Lucian the guy’s handsome face was re-created with blood all over his swollen face. “Young Master, what has gotten over you?! Your grandfather will be displeased!” Uncle Roger yelled. “Grandfather?” Asher snorted. “What grandfather hates their grandson like he does?!” He yelled at Uncle Roger before walking around him and going to his grandfather. Before he could g
Nadia hurried into the room and closed the door. She trod to the telephone, punched in her father’s number and waited impatiently for it to connect while biting her fingers, something she does when she is anxious. Asher, who had long driven out of the Williamsburg estate, heard his phone ringing. He glanced at the ID and saw it was a call from the mansion. He ignored it at first, thinking it was from Uncle Roger. But when the phone rang for the third time, he decided to answer it. “What is it?” “Dad!” “Screeeech!” Asher immediately stepped on the brakes and pulled over. “Nadia? Is that you?” “Yes, dad! Hurry to the mansion. A bad man named… Lucian wants to kill people. He ordered an old man he called Uncle Roger to be sent away. Another old man passed out on the couch and Lucian was making fun of him. Hurry, he has the whole house under…” “Crack!” The door cracked open and Lucian leaned on the frame of the door with his hands folded on his chest. “Are you calling your Papa
With Asher’s claws gripping Lucia’s jugular veins tightly and cutting off his intake of air, nobody told the lunatic to wave his hands in the air, an indication to tell his people to let the child go. “Put her down and throw your guns away!” Asher thundered. The guards immediately did as told and raised their empty hands in the air. Nadia sat on the floor and started gasping for air. After a few seconds, Asher asked the child. “Are you ok?” “Ye–ye–yes, Papa.” Asher glanced at her and communicated with his eyes for her to run upstairs. Nadia nodded and stood up before running with her tiny legs to the stairs. None of the guards saw what just happened between the father and daughter. They were all worried that Asher might kill their boss. When they saw Nadia heading up stairs, one of them was about to chase after her when Asher increased his hold on Lucia’s neck. “Ah, Aaah!” Lucian started making incoherent noises while throwing his hands around for help. “Stop!” The guards yel