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Grandpa Walter, Michael and Silas were dressed in power suits commanding the respect and attention of everyone they meet. They walked into the meeting room in unison as a show of power, in an attempt to intimidate everyone. However, to their utter disappointment, there was no one in the meeting room.They looked at each other in confusion before Silas turned towards his assistant “Where’s everyone?”“They are on their way.”Silas frowned in annoyance as he sat on the left side of his grandfather who took the central seat; Michael didn’t have much of an existence even though he was sitting on the right side of his father.“Keep an eye on the person who bought the shares from the military.” Grandpa Walter instructed his son (grandson) in a low voice as he kept his eye on the door. “See if you can take down those shares.”“Will we have enough funds once we take down the rest of the shares?” Silas asked in concern; right now, his major concern was taking down the lion’s share of the shares
“Hold your horses”Everyone’s gazes automatically went to the door although the emotions in them were mixed.Grandpa Walter’s eyes widened in shock and raised his head as he heard the sound that was buried deep in his memory. Although the sound had been tempered by the years that passed by, he would never forget this voice… the voice that vowed to bare the ugly heart that he hid behind the façade of a loving husband and son-in-law, in front of everyone… the voice that was filled with vengeance, the voice that vowed to see not just his destruction but to also uproot his entire generation before closing his eyes….He had thought that this voice had disappeared into the pages of history.Grandpa Walter fell back in shock as he saw the face that haunted his nights for more than half a century; he hurriedly wiped the large beads of sweat that appeared on his forehead as he tried to calm his tumultous heart. He tried to regain his composure by trying to take a sip of water, however, other tha
“Wife, you… where have you been? Have you been well?” Rufus finally found his voice and asked with a loving expression ignoring the bickering in the background.“Wife?” Michael turned to look at his father in shock. Previously he had heard his father muttering, but he just assumed that it was a senseless mistake.“Who is your wife?” Bridgette spoke sharply as she looked pointedly at Rufus “Didn’t she die about 45 odd years ago?”Neither Adam nor his kids nor the Burkes made a sound; they all had the attitude of watching a show.“Wife… you were terribly sick. I tried to get you the best medical help there was at that time…. before your brother abducted you…….. I searched everywhere for you...... I had no choice…… Adam needed a mother, the public needed an answer…..” Rufus explained with a helpless expression that was filled with grief as he immersed himself into his make-believe persona.“What a shame!” Eric exclaimed, sighing regretfully “Such textbook acting and yet there is no camera
"Officer, you have to uphold the law of this land and help me...."“That is what we are here for.” The young officer responded politely "however we cannot act based on one side of the story.” He turned towards Everett “Sir, would you like to add anything to the charges against you?”“I am not sure why my ex-brother-in-law and his sons would behave in such a way unless they are bandits who think that crying out bandit first would exonerate them.” Everett sighed with a helpless expression.“I guess he doesn’t want to give up the chair, as simple as that.” Eric snorted impolitely from the background as he threw a disgusted gaze towards the beast, he called grandfather all his life.“What nonsense are you talking about?” Rufus finally recovered his wits. He knew that the only way out was to play along with Silas.“My wife disappeared 45 years ago. How can I accept it when a lady suddenly barges in and tells me that she is my wife?” Rufus shook his head with a distraught expression “My wife
Inside the folder, below all the share transfer and share ownership documents was a DNA test report confirming the identity of Bridgette, comparing a sample taken from her in real-time with that of a sample that was stored in the DNA bank for Bridgette Walter and confirming that the sample belonged to the same person. There was also a document where the relationship between Adam and Bridgette was tested; results confirming mother-son relationship.“This will suffice for the time being.” The young officer nodded and turned towards Silas “Sorry sir, I don’t have enough grounds to substantiate your complaint. If you still have doubts, please file a case with the precinct and then we can do a more thorough investigation.”“Apologies for the inconvenience.” The young officer apologized towards Everett before turning to walk out with his colleagues.“Officer, considering you are here….” Everett opened his mouth with a polite smile on his face “and considering how treacherous their thoughts a
Michael and Silas had moved from their seats along with Rufus and taken the seats that were left vacant on the left side of the table. They looked at the faces of Adam and the rest with jealousy and anger. Silas eyes rowed from one person to the other as he planned his next move. He didn’t want to take this indignation lying down; he still didn’t think he did anything wrong.Unlike Rufus, who had a defeated expression, Silas sat upright as he calculated in his head. They had collectively gathered 200 million in cash in order to bid for the shares that were going to be released. He was confident in his abilities, he was confident that even if he started a small company with a portion of the funds, he would one day have the strength to stand opposite his cousins and pay back all the humiliation he suffered today.“Sir, is there any other order of business or should I close the floor for this meeting?” Matthew asked as he stood up once again.“You are dismissed from your duties as the chi
“Wife, I truly didn’t know you were alive or where you were?” Rufus spoke with a heartbroken expression without giving Bridgette a chance to speak. He stood up as he walked slowly towards Bridgette fiddling the bloodstone ring on his finger on the sly.“I have looked everywhere for you for months together after your brother abducted you… I swear.” He raised his hand to the heavens as he spoke.“You are truly shameless.” Bridgette shook her head with a disgusted smile; she turned her head to look away.“Wife, let’s not make a scene in front of outsiders.” Rufus reached out his hand and turned her face towards him as he knelt beside to Bridgette. He stared into her eyes as he ordered “Tell them you are not bothered with that little bit of money. Let’s go home.”Bridgette stared into his eyes, at a loss, not knowing what to do. Just as Rufus’s lips were curling into a victorious smile, he heard her sneer.“Che! You think too beautifully.” Bridgette pushed his hand and kicked him away.“I
Rufus’s eyes sparkled with madness as he saw the bug fluttering his wings and rising in the air, flying towards Bridgette however in the next second the bug self-ignited in a small flame and fell to the ground. No one noticed the spark that flew from the tips of the Night Lord’s fingers and attacked the poor bug, burning it to ashes.Emile’s eyes widened as she saw the whole thing unfold before her eyes. She turned to look at her husband, who sat with the same indifferent expression. She wouldn’t have believed it if she didn’t see it with her own eyes. She stared at her husband in admiration.Chris turned to look at Emile as he felt her burning gaze on him. He never intended to hide from her, the only reason he never divulged was to keep her safe. He blinked as he smiled innocently. She returned the gesture although her face turned pink after being caught peeking; she rested her head on his shoulders. She didn’t need to know anything that he didn’t want to tell her. She also knew that