"Wow, Manager. What brings you here?" The HR asked."I heard your voice and decided to check what is happening. What is going on here?" The manager asked."Manager, thank God you are here. You are just in time. I'm going to expose the HR to you even though she's going to be fired by the end of today." Anabel said."Expose? Getting fired?" The manager asked. "What do you want to expose?""The HR is insulting and bullying us. This is not acceptable. She's abusing her powers as if she's a god over us. I think you should do something about it. Though she will be fired by the end of today, but now that you are here, maybe you should confront and fire her now.""Abuse of powers? Insult staff? How dare you say that to your HR!" The manager slapped her across the face. "The HR is a good lady who is doing her job perfectly. And you...a janitor... is saying she's abusing her powers? You even said she's going to be fired?""Sir, did you Just slapped me. I just reported a serious issue, and you sl
"Why not visit the HR today and remind him?" Anabel suggested, and just then, the older woman received a call."Your mother's health is at risk. You need to pay up for the surgery, or you will have yourself to blame." A feminine voice spoke from the other side of the phone. The older woman was about to say something, and the call went off."I just received a call from the hospital. They said my mother's health had changed and needed to undergo surgery immediately. I will visit the HR once I'm done cleaning." Anabel could see how scared and sore she looked."Yes, you need to. Tell her it's urgent."(A few hours later)The older woman stepped into the HR office. She was done with her cleaning routine. The manager was talking romantically with HR when she walked in."Hey! What are you doing here!" She scolded her. "Can't you see I'm with someone?""I'm sorry, Ma'am, but it's urgent. I received a call that my mother's health has worsened. Please, I need the health benefit card for the surg
"I'm not a thief. The card is mine. Give it back to me." Anabel demanded."Just shut up! You thief! I'm going to get you arrested once we finish investigation." The HR said, and just then, Mr. Lesnar, the director, who is also a shareholder of the company, walked in. "What is happening here?" he asked."Take a good look at this card." The HR handed the card to Mr. Lesnar. "This newly employed janitor is claiming it's hers. Can you imagine?"The director checked the card. "This must be my missing premium black card." The director knew it wasn't his, though he thought she stole it.He wanted to use it against her. He had blackmailed two workers to become this personal sex object. Anabel was beautiful enough to be on his list."I said it. A poor janitor like you cannot have access to the black card. You started work today, and you have started stealing already." The HR said."He's lying. The card is mine." Anabel turned to the director. "Mr. Lesnar, do you have any proof that you are the
"The director, Mr. Lesnar, accused me of theft, Dad. He claimed my black card was his, that I stole it from him." Anabel said."What?""Not only that. He also slapped me and broke the card." Anabel added.Sir. Orton's face turned beet red with rage."Explain yourself, Lesnar."The director stuttered, "I-I thought she was impersonating. I never knew she was your daughter. I thought she was just a mere janitor. I will never be mad to hurt your daughter. Please forgive me!""You thought?" Sir Orton's voice boomed as he slapped Lesnar twice across the face. "You humiliated my daughter, ruined her card, and slapped her? What insolence!"The director's knees buckled, and he fell to the floor. He knew that his fate was in Sir Orton's mercy."Please, sir... Mercy..." The director begged. The HR and the manager were already trembling in fear. They knew it was over for them. They were just waiting for their turn. They have already lost their job. They were scared of the punishment they would rec
"How can the health benefit allowance card be broken?" Sir Orton asked."The HR broke it." Anabel spoke up. "This janitor." She took the older janitor's hand. "She needed it for her mother's surgery, and they refused to give it to her."Sir Orton's face darkened in anger. "They denied a janitor's mother life-saving surgery?"Anabel nodded. "Yes, Dad. The HR said that janitors doesn't deserve the benefits. She even said that paying for her mother's surgery will be a waste of money. When I confronted her, she broke the card and said we cannot do anything about it. The manager supported her."Sir Orton's anger erupted. "This is unbelievable. I never knew I employed the worst set of people."He turned to the HR and manager. Their heads were down on the floor. They couldn't look up at him. This was the worst situation of their life."A janitor needed a health benefit allowance card, and both of you refused to give her one? Something that doesn't belong to you? What's the benefit? Not that y
(Over One Week Later)Miss. Michelle, CEO of Styce group, was hosting an exclusive VIP party for all of their Shareholder's and top customers. Miss Anabel Orton had been announced as a special guest of honor. Many people were waiting to see her face for the very first time.Desmond was hoping to meet her so he could tell her about his contract which had been on hold for a long time. He believed she will do something about it."See, Anabel is coming in. I wonder how she got invited. This is a exclusive party for Miss. Michelle's shareholders and highly profile vip customers. Who invited her?" Desmond asked, watching as Anabel made her way into the hall."It must be one of her dirty client. I wonder why you are surprised. Your ex-wife is a prostitute and it's like all the rich men knows her." Daniella said and the words touched Desmond. He could not imagine other men touching her."Stop saying that about her. You are not sure." Desmond replied."What are you saying? Don't tell me you are
"I know you must be very busy. I didn't want to disturb you," Anabel replied."I wasn't complaining. I planned to welcome you in a special way. Anyway, no problem; we still have other things to do. Thank you for honoring my invitation. I'm so happy to have you here."Daniella snorted, "Why are you giving her special treatment as if she's anything special? You must have mistaken her for someone else. Anabel is a country bumpkin, a common janitor. She should be thrown out. She's not worthy of attending this party.""What? Do you know who you are talking to?" Miss Michelle turned to Anabel. "What is she talking about?""Don't mind her," Anabel replied, and Miss Michelle stared at Daniella, trying to recognize her, but she couldn't."Who are you, and what are you even doing here?" Daniella smiled and extended her hand for a handshake. "My name is Daniella. I'm among the guests."Miss Michelle ignored her handshake. "I didn't remember inviting you. I don't even know who you are. This is a s
"Miss. Michelle. Don't take her words and actions to heart. No need to pursue the matter any further. You can let her stay on my behalf." Anabel said, and Miss Michelle hesitated before accepting. "It's alright. She can stay." She turned to Desmond. "Mr. Desmond, you are free to help yourself to the bar. I need to welcome my other special guests." Miss Michelle said and left."Come, let's go." Desmond said and headed to the bar, thinking that Daniella was with him. Daniella had stayed behind to confront Anabel."I thought you had divorced him. Why are you shamelessly pestering him like a parasite?" Daniella started. "I know you wanted him back. That is why you are doing all these. But let me tell you. Desmond no longer needs you. You can't have him anymore. I will advise you to forget about him.""And who said I wanted him back?" Anabel asked."You don't need to say anything. Actions speak louder than voice. I will advise you to stay away, very far away from him. He will never take pat
"Alright." Vanessa agreed, and Sylvester stood up, adjusting his jacket to leave and see the doctor, so he would show him the new room. As he turned to leave, Vanessa called after him. "Sweetheart." He stopped and looked back at her. "Yeah?" "If this blows up in our faces... just know I’m blaming you," she said, half-joking but with some trace of seriousness. Sylvester chuckled nervously. "Noted. Let’s make sure it doesn’t come to that." With that, he left the room, his mind racing, thinking of how to convince Anabel when she comes back. He knew the risks were high, but at this point, there was no turning back. In less than thirty minutes, the room was arranged, and Sylvester took her there. "I will stay outside. So when she comes back, I will tell her that you are in the theater. That you are undergoing the surgery. "Alright, just be careful." "Thank you. We will be through with this soon." He replied and left, ready to face Anabel. . . (Two hours later) . Annabel arr
"I think you are making sense." Sylvester nodded. "I will still have the chance to get the money from her." "Yeah, I will make arrangements for it now." "Alright. Let me inform Vanessa." Sylvester said and left the doctor's office. In as much as he wasn't unsure about the new plan, he knew there was no turning back now. The stakes were too high, and they had to act fast if they wanted their plan to work. Vanessa glanced at him as he entered the room. Her brows furrowing slightly when she noticed his facial expression. "What’s wrong, sweetheart? You look like you are disturbed." She said. Her voice sounded tired but curious. Sylvester closed the door behind him and walked over to her bedside. "Nothing much. Just that the plan has changed." Sylvester said, and Vanessa’s eyes narrowed with suspicion. "What do you mean by the plan has changed? What is going on?" Sylvester weakly pulled up a chair and sat down beside her, the leaned in closer. "We are moving you to another room.
"You cannot do anything, and don't threaten me. Threatening me won't change anything. I am a top doctor, and no random lady who thinks she has money will make me lose my job.""By the time I reached out to the CEO, you will understand." Anabel said, and the doctor smiled."This is one of the biggest private hospitals in this country. How on earth do you think you can see the CEO?" The doctor asked."It's very obvious that you don't know who I am. But don't worry; by the time you are fired, your eyes will clear. Even the CEO will not be safe with me." Anabel said, and the doctor waved her off dismissively. "Stop bragging in my office. You are just a wealthy woman with a big ego. Nothing more. You are an ant in front of the CEO of this hospital. So just calm down and listen to me." The doctor said Anabel's frustration began to boil over. "Annabel, please, I don't want us to escalate this." Sylvester began to beg Anabel. "We need to think about Vanessa's well-being." The doctor scoffed
She asked and Sylvester nodded nervously, "I'm with you." But deep down, Sylvester knew that he wasn't with her. All he wanted was for her to make the transaction and not to transfer Vanessa to another hospital. It wasn't the plan. "I assure you, Miss Annabel, that we are doing everything we can for Vanessa. Nothing will happen to her. We are treating her already. The only thing remaining is the surgery, which will begin once the payment is made. This hospital is equipped with the best resources and specialists. Transferring her is not an option. Vanessa is in safe hands." At this moment, Annabel's patience was wearing thin. She decided to take a different approach. Since the doctor can't comply peacefully, maybe using violence would work out. "Listen, Doctor, if you won't release Vanessa to us, then I will take this matter to the police, and I will make sure you regret ever putting profits over patients. Vanessa deserves immediate treatment, and it's crystal clear that you are
Annabel woke up early, determined to take matters into her own hands. She had spent the night thinking of how to investigate Vanessa and Sylvester. Even though she had seen signs, she needed to verify and confirm. She wasn't convinced that Sylvester could have that in mind. Now, her plan was to visit the doctor and discuss transferring Vanessa to another hospital. She took her bath, got dressed, and grabbed her bag, then headed to the hospital. As she entered the hospital, she saw Sylvester sitting near Vanessa, who had her eyes closed. Sylvester had seen her car pivoting inside the hospital and quickly alerted Vanessa to get back to her act. "How is she doing?" Anabel asked, staring at Vanessa, who was lying like someone who was almost lifeless. "Nothing had been done to her yet. None of my friends have complied." Sylvester replied with a pity face. "This is the reason I'm suggesting we take her to another hospital. A better hospital that will treat her without deposits. L
Leonard was planning to leave the house when he heard a knock on his door. He paused on his track and tried to recall if he was expecting anybody. He couldn't recall inviting anybody. "Who will that be?" He asked himself before walking towards the door to open it."Who is that?" He asked while holding the door handle. "It's me. Open the door." Daniella replied, and Leonard was surprised to hear her voice. He quickly opened the door with a smile, but what he saw made his face change.Daniella was standing with nothing. He looked around in search of her car, but he didn't see it. "Daniella? What happened? You are empty and ......" He looked around again. "Where is your car? I can't see it." Leonard asked, his eyes scanning her for any signs of distress.Daniella forced a smile, trying to mask the frustration that was eating her up. "It's a long story, Leonard. Let me settle in first." "Alright, come in," Leonard said, stepping aside to let her enter. He was still confused.Once
"And what made you think you were going to win me in court?" Desmond asked. "Wait..... You really believe that our marriage would automatically grant you a 50/50 split of my assets in a divorce? That I would simply roll over and hand you half of everything I've worked for, everything I've sacrificed for, everything I've built from the ground up? You see, your audacity is so staggering, and your sense of entitlement is so appalling. You think our marriage is some kind of guarantee, some kind of golden ticket to my wealth and success. Well, let me disabuse you of that notion. I've worked too hard, come too far, to let you simply waltz in here and take half of everything I own. You will have to do better than this, Daniella." "You are utterly delusional, Desmond. You got no chance here. As your lawfully wedded wife, I'm entitled to half of everything you own - every asset, every property, every last penny. And there's nothing, absolutely nothing, you can do to turn it upside down. You a
"Wait... you are dating someone before we know each other?" Desmond asked. "Exactly, I was in a serious relationship before your mom told me about you. She told me to leave my boyfriend and marry you, and I accepted. I planned this with my boyfriend, and I'm going back to him with half of your property." "This is wickedness to the highest." "You called it wickedness, but I called it a game. It's an opportunity for me, and I couldn't afford to misuse it. I always wanted to live a luxury life with my boyfriend, and I saw you as a ticket. I never left my boyfriend a bit. I've been seeing him all this while. And guess what we do? We talk about how foolish you are, and have lots of sex. I made you chase your mother and sister so I would have some space to do whatever I like whenever you are not around." Daniella said, and Desmond couldn't say anything. He didn't believe he could be that foolish to stand for her and kick his family away. "Do you remember the time you went on a business
"Are you sure you know what you are doing? We just wed yesterday. This is what you always wanted." Desmond stated."Yes, that is what I always wanted. I've been waiting for this day. I wanted the wedding to file for divorce. It's never my intention to stay with you forever. You are never the kind of man I wanted. The only thing I needed from you was money." Daniella replied."I'm wondering why you are doing this. I make sure you are happy. You have everything you want. I gave you everything you asked for. You are never in lack of anything. I provide everything for you." Desmond pointed out, and Daniella replied,"Yeah, and that makes you a fool, a big one. You fell for the wrong person. I never loved you. I just saw you as a channel to a wealthy life, a ticket to an easy luxury life.""This must be a prank or something. This can't be real." Desmond said and continued to remove his clothes. It seemed too serious to be true."Open your eyes, Desmond. This is real. It's a game, and I'm w