"I'll be there."I ended the call and climbed back into my car. The engine roared to life, and I sped off into the night. I would so finish up the asshole that messed with me, he just wait until I find him.I arrived at the base, my car screeching to a halt as I pulled into the parking lot. I stormed through the door, my anger building up with every step I took.I stopped by Marco's door and walked in. He looked up from his desk as I entered. "Show me!""We’ve tracked down the culprit,” Marco said, his tone tense. “But before we get into it, promise me you won’t lose your cool. We need to handle this carefully."My frustration was barely contained. "Just tell me who it is.""Fine!" Marco snapped.He brought up the footage on his monitor. The screen showed grainy, blurred images of figures sneaking into the ship that had contained the shipment of gold, diamonds, precious metals and stones. My fucking hardwork. "This was the event that took place few minutes before the departure." Ma
DIEGO SALVATOREI exhaled when the bullet hit the sofa, I thought he'd really aim at Taylor. Taylor however, screamed in fright."Diego!" I heard someone call. It was Marco."Come with me,” Marco said, his tone firm but calm.I hesitated, my anger still flaring. Olivia was helping Taylor up while Donovan just stood, unmoved. I followed Marco up the stairs, my fists clenched as I tried to steady my breathing.We entered a room and Marco stopped. He turned to me and spoke calmly. “Confronting your father head-on won’t give us the answers we need. We need to focus on finding the people he’s working with. That’s what’s going to give us the upper hand.”I took a deep breath. "He's always wanted to be ahead of me, he distracted me with this memorial service so he could jeopardize my operation.""Donovan won't know what we'll do next, you just have to calm down." "You're right, I'm going to find out who he's partnering with." Marco nodded. "Let’s focus on that. We can deal with your fathe
TAYLOR MACKENZIEI was ready to retire to bed. I would be a fool to say I didn't feel the tension between father and son earlier. Donovan must have messed with Diego and I knew I wasn't supposed to interfere but I did, I really hope no one would find out I was involved in a way. I switched off the TV and made my way to my room when a hurried knock came on the door. I hesitated, but when it repeated again with more force, I rushed and opened it. The sight that met with me was grim. A guy who looked urgent and was covered in blood held Diego who was clearly injured. “Taylor, hi, I'm Marco. We need your help,” the guy said, his voice strained. “Diego’s been hit. He needs medical attention.”My eyes widened in shock and concern. Diego's arm was visibly wounded, and his face was pale with pain. Despite my lingering anger toward him, the sight of him in such a vulnerable state tugged at my heart. Without hesitation, I stepped aside to let them in. “Come in. I’ll get some supplies.”Once
TAYLOR MACKENZIEThe next morning came faster than I thought and I the first thing I did was to check up on Diego. I entered the room, and saw Diego sitting on the edge of the bed, a bottle of alcohol in his hand. He looked up as I walked in, a weary smile on his face.“Why are you drinking?” I asked, my voice tinged with worry. “You’re injured. It’s not good for you.”Diego took a swig from the bottle, then set it aside. "That was yesterday, I feel much better today, all thanks to you.""Still, you shouldn't drink that," I said.He chuckled softly. "It helps me forget the pain. Makes me feel a bit better.""Not convincing," I said and folded my arms. "What happened yesterday?" I asked."Nothing important," he answered."Really? And you came back all hurt and wounded?" He took the bottle and drank again. "Yes."I clenched my fist, I was paying so much attention to him. "Fine!" I turned to leave. “Wait.”I stopped and looked back at him. “What is it?”Diego’s expression was serious,
DIEGO SALVATORE"What!" My eyes widened in surprise. “Taylor? Why would she risk her life to help us?”“I don’t know,” Marco said. “But what’s clear is that Donovan will eventually find out she was the one who provided the intel. Her life will be in danger soon.”"Shit!" I whispered. Taylor didn't have to, if Donovan finds out he'd kill her, he hated people who blocked his path. "Now you see, Taylor is a topic to talk about," Marco said. I took a deep breath, considering the implications.Marco leaned forward, his voice urgent. “You need to decide whether you’re going to help her or not. If Donovan learns she’s the informant, she’ll be in serious trouble.”Marco was right, if Taylor hadn't leaked the location, we would have worked for nothing and probably been dead by now, all thanks to Draco's threats. I just couldn't place why Taylor would risk so much for us. My gaze met Marco’s with resolve. “I’ll do it. I’ll make sure she’s safe.”Marco nodded. "Looks like she just got involve
TAYLOR MACKENZIEI don't know whether it's due to the kiss I shared with Diego yesterday because I woke up this morning feeling better than ever. Well, a part of it was because Donovan hadn't been around for a very long time. I rushed to the kitchen where Emy was making breakfast. "Good morning, Taylor," she greeted.I smiled. "Hello, Emy. What can I assist with?""Nothing please, Olivia said she has a place she's going with you, you should get ready.""Olivia? Where?" "Somewhere special," Olivia's voice came from the entrance. "Come on, Tay. You'll love it.""Are you sure it's okay to go with you?" "Oh please, it's very okay, come on," she took my hand. Olivia was my girl, she always knew how to make me happy. We both got dressed and although I didn't know where we were going, I trusted her. As we got to the car, I noticed it was loaded with lot's of items. "Eh, where are we going, Olivia?""A girls outing, just two days.""Huh? What about your father?""Screw him, he won't do
TAYLOR MACKENZIE"What's that?" Olivia asked as I read the content of the paper. I looked up at the men, my eyes filled with a mix of fear and anger. “I’m not signing this,” I said defiantly. “This is wrong.”Immediately my words came out, one of the men grabbed me roughly, attempting to pull me away from Olivia. "Let me go!" I shouted, struggling against him. They needed my signature so they wouldn't hurt me. However I would buy enough time for a rescue I didn't believe in to come. "Let her go!" Olivia came to my rescue but was suddenly subdued by another man.It was all going apart as they tried to force me to sign it, grabbing my fingers like they wanted to break it. Just then, a deafening explosion rocked the basement. The ground trembled, and dust and debris filled the air. The explosion had come from the area near the entrance, and the noise was so overwhelming that the masked men were momentarily thrown into disarray.I looked around in the chaos and that was when I saw him
DIEGO SALVATOREI was surprised with Taylor's boldness, who even gave her the courage to attempt doing something like this. Immediately her lips met mine, I knew I was done for. I kissed her like she was a food a longed for, I kissed her like my life depended on it but it wasn't enough. I hadn't gotten enough. In a fast turn, I swirled her around and her back met the bed. She tried to close her legs but I stopped her, standing in between them. "Let's make this memorable," I whispered and reach for the elastic of her shorts.Her hand immediately shot out and grabbed mine, her nails digging into mine."Don't... I don't know if I'm ready," she whispered but her voice betrayed her, she sounded needy and that was all I needed. I took her hand in mine and yanked it away before pulling down her shortsShe gasped, a sweet erotic sound leaving her mouth, she should hear herself. I threw the shorts aside and hooked my fingers in the waistline of her underwear and watched her expectant eyes.
TAYLOR MACKENZIE"Taylor.. Taylor can you hear me."My eyes opened. Although my vision was still a blur, I recognized the voice, it was Mark's."Mark, what happened?" I asked, seating up."We crashed, but we're fine. We've gotten away from them." My vision came back and that was when I saw him. He was bleeding from the side of his head, the blood flowing down his face."Mark! Oh my God, what happened to you?""Taylor, I'm fine. We called for help, they'll be here soon.""What about your wounds," I raised my hand to touch him but he caught them in his. "I said I'm fine.""You don't look fine, you-" I stopped when the sound of an approaching vehicle drew close. The door opened and Jayden rushed down with another boy who was nineteen years old, his name was Steve. "What happened to you, boss?"Mark helped me up and took my hand. "I said I'm fine."Once we were in the car, I checked myself out, I didn't sustain any injury, I was all neat but he was wounded, he even had a bullet wound.
TAYLOR MACKENZIE"Stay away from me, it's all your fault, it's your fault they took my baby.""Taylor...""I hate you, leave me to die, what do you care!"He lowered his gaze. "Just..let me hold you, please."Tears filled my eyes. "Get away from me, please," I wept."Asher isn't dead."I looked at him. "What?""Remember what I told you about standing and waiting until he strikes? I knew he'd try to harm Asher so I had a plan, a cover.""What? Why didn't you tell me, why did you keep me in the dark, why did you push me away.""It was for a reason, Mayor was watching the entire time, he was paying close attention to us. We had to be careful."I cleaned my tears. "So, my baby's alive?""Yes, so please.. let me hold you, let me console you."I looked at him, tears flowing from my eyes. "Please, hold me."He nodded and came closer, embracing me in his arms. I held onto him. Crying my eyes out, this was hard for me, I couldn't do it without Mark, he always came up with something, he always
TAYLOR MACKENZIE"Let go off me!" I shouted but Gerald joined, dragging me into the house. "Let me go! Someone help me! Please.""No one is coming to help you Taylor, if you don't shut your mouth, we might both have different rounds with you until we're okay," Gerald chuckled."Let me go please...let me go!" They didn't, instead, they pushed me into a room. I stood to my feet, looking around for an escape route but that was clearly impossible. They began undoing their shorts and that was when it dawned on me, they were going to rape me, each of them. My cries were a deafening screech when a glass vase was broken on Gerald's head. Thompson turned and I saw it was Genny, the nanny."I am sorry Sir, I didn't know it was you two, I thought it was a stranger.""You old hag," Thompson brought out his gun and shot her. The echo of the gunshot filled the whole place. He glared at me before looking at Gerald who was unconscious on the ground. "Guards!" He shouted and his men arrived."Dispos
TAYLOR MACKENZIEA year later."Happy birthday Tay!" I looked at Taylor who was smiling and taking her gradual steps. A year had already passed and I wouldn't lie, all the days has been nice. Thompson hadn't pulled up anything funny and although Mark still maintained some distance, something told me he was up to something that would be helpful when the time comes. I watched Taylor run into Thompson's arms with a happy face. "You okay Ma'am?" The nanny, Genny asked. I faked a smile. "Yes, I am.""It must be so beautiful to watch your child walk," she started.I frowned, couldn't she tell I hated when she poked her nose, but she always poked, and something told me she would never stop. I faced her. "Yes, it's beautiful, could you get the presents already?" I asked. "Right away," she said. "However, some guests are here," she announced. I smiled as she said this, I actually invited Asher and all I had to do was pay a random woman to pretend to be his mom. News flash, Samantha and M
TAYLOR MACKENZIEMy eyes widened. "Are you insane? How could you even say a thing like that, wait until he strikes? What if he kills us all or hurts my daughter in the middle.""Taylor, you're going to need to calm down, Mayor's watching everyone closely in this house. The security is more tight than it's ever been, the CCTV is very active, we could get caught." "What am I going to do?""Like I said, stand and wait until he strikes. Excuse me," he walked away.Tears filled my eyes, were they insane? Stand and wait until he strikes, what kind of stupid idea was that? Even Samantha hasn't been online since, did they want to see me dead?I Inhaled deeply, it wasn't like I didn't have a plan, I did, it's just that I wasn't certain it would work. If there was anyway Mayor had found out about my vengeance, he'd definitely strike and that was when Mark and his cohorts asked me to wait for.I laid beside Taylor "I promise no one will ever hurt you, you're going to be fine. Mommy is going to
TAYLOR MACKENZIESome minutes had passed and I'm cradling my little angel in my arms. Was this the feeling of having a baby, I was in love with this little form, I wanted to protect her, die for her and make sure she doesn't feel any pain in this cruel world. "Congratulations," the nurse wished, your husband will be joining you soon," she announced. I faked a smile and she left. The door opened and Mayor walked inside, his eyes fixed on the child."You look too beautiful for someone who had just gone through labor," he said and I smiled, it wasn't fake this time. I was happy to be carrying my baby. Mark was standing by the door with his usual stoic expression. "It's a girl" the doctor said to Thompson. "Congratulations.""Oh my," he said, I didn't miss the disappointment in his voice. He gently picked the baby up. "Look at you, looking so much like your daddy," he smiled.I faked a smile and looked at Mark who was standing behind, his gaze were on me now but it was empty. I gave a
TAYLOR MACKENZIEMy eyes shot to Mark's face and my cheek instantly flushed. "Emmm," I stood up. "I.. I need to talk to you.""I'll meet you down stairs.""No, no it's an emergency.""We'll both get into trouble if Mayor comes in here, please, wait downstairs."I nodded, he was right. "Okay," I said and turned, occasionally looking back at the room before leaving and closing the door behind me. I tried controlling my breathing, Mark was breathtaking to look at.I found my way down the stairs, waiting for him. After a while he arrived wearing a brown singlet and shorts."Where are you going?" I asked."What is it that you wanted to say, say it while we walk," he walked past me, heading to the outskirts of the mansion.I followed him. "It's about the new nanny.""What about her?" "She seems suspicious and she said Thompson suggested I have the baby in this house.""Is that so?" He asked but there a was lack of interest in his tone that I didn't miss."What's wrong?" I asked and he stop
TAYLOR MACKENZIEFive months later and I am standing in front of a mirror, staring at my reflection in a beautiful white gown. Deep inside, I didn't know if this wedding had any importance to Thompson or not but the fact that it played a huge role in my revenge journey was enough for me. I walked down the aisle to meet him with a smile people would think came from my heart. However, that was a smile of vengeance, a smile of my winning over him. Mark had gotten better and I told him about Jayden, he was skeptical at first but after carrying out some investigation, he found out he wasn't a threat. Now it was I, Samantha, Jayden and Mark, our circle was building. Oh, did I forget Asher who was seven months already.I got close to Thompson, he took my hands and we faced the priest. The priest started and we said our vows, kissed each other and now I was eventually Taylor Volkov. The ride back was quiet as I was alone in the car, Thompson said he'd be joining me soon but I knew it was a l
TAYLOR MACKENZIEI watched as the guards carried royce into the van and we drove home. They were stealing glances at me and I wondered if there was anything wrong with my explanation. I told them I was attacked by a rapist in the female restroom and he came to help me but ended up being beaten up.I smiled and looked away, I'm sure Thompson's men were doing his bidding because of a person he's held hostage, a person or people dear to them. We arrived at the mansion and I headed straight to my room, I needed a shower to wash out the blood stains that were on my hands and clothes. After I was done, I settled on the bed, thinking. Lots of things were starting to make sense, I was slowly uncovering Thompson's hidden business. He traffics people, he's a monster and I would so end him. A knock came on my door and I sat up, looking at Thompson walk in.He stared at me for a while before folding his arms. "What exactly did you do to Jayden.""Jayden? And who is that?""Don't play with me Ta