Leonard was a smart kid and Alphia knew that. She could not keep it away from him, her emotions were just too much. How was she to explain the sudden white decorations that had commenced already? How was she to hide it from him that the corpse which would be arriving in no time is not that of his father? She watched as the blood drained from her son. He trembled under her touch but he did not let out a sound. Rather he inched even closer and hugged his mother. Leonard understood he was now the man of the house and had to protect his mother. She could not hold back her tears, she felt like a coward for having her almost 3-year-old son comfort her when it had to be her place to have him in her arms. Sarah was standing over her, her heart broken in a thousand shades watching the people she cared so much for break. ‘’Sarah please help me stay with Leonard, I have to oversee the burial preparations`` Leonard walks over to her without saying a word or resisting. I walked out and everythin
‘’I miss you’’ she murmurs to no one, his picture standing on the nightstand with her and Leonard. How could she not miss this man, he was barely gone, it had not been a day and everything was already going another way, her emotions were all over the place and the greedy uncles were more than ready to start throwing claims around. She quickly got into the shower, she had a long bath. If they wanted war, then war they would get. She was losing no one else to this feud and she was going to make sure of it. She walked in wearing a black suit jacket black pants and black shiny heels. The makeup is light and dangerous. She accompanied her looks with her long hair tied in a nicely made bun. She looked dangerously beautiful. She was mourning and unlike other times when she would have loved to accompany her dress with colorful aspects and some accessories, she only wore her wedding ring. This was all left of him, a memory she would love to put on replay in her head. She picks up her black
Everyone was ready and waiting. Alphia walked in with her son, the chairwoman's seat was vacant, and two seats at its side stood vacant as well. It was for her and Matthew. Mathew was not a shareholder in any of the Grey companies, but he was a staff and well-trusted employee of Danny, his presence was just as important as any other. Alphia walked over to the chairwoman's seat and placed her son in it while she took the seat closer to him on the left and Mathw did the same with the seat to the right. ‘’What nonsense is this? First, you are late and now you put your son on something which is not his?”’ one of the shareholders barked. The extended family of the Grey had been exterminated doing business with Grey, however, Danny had found out before his death that most shareholders were friends of the people they had been trying so hard to keep out, and the most devastating news is they bought the shares for them and were in good collaboration. Now more than ever he hopes his son will b
It's been 2 months since the passing of Danny. Alphia has been very busy with handling work at the company, she indeed had the support of everyone including Mathew and other staff. The mansion was doing great, and Leonard was doing great with schoolwork and was improving. Alphia was scared the loss of his father would make him weak, but it rather strengthened him, he has been working even harder, he no longer played and every time he should have been playing was directed towards learning new things. This attitude of his scared alphia. This was not the son she gave birth to, she was no longer herself, and everyone changed. Mrs Grey is over in England for treatment, she could not smile. The light of her life suddenly went out. Alphia got home, it's been a tiring day at work. The light in Leonard's room was illuminating, she walked over and before she could open the door she heard voices. ‘’Why won't you give in Leo, you are a child and no one would believe you”’ the voice sounded too
‘’Ask you say? Alphia, I was born to be a young lady adored and showered with the best of dresses and jewelry, I was not born to be a maid but you took everything away from me. At first, I did not hate you, I loved you and treated you as my equal but after finding out how it all went down, I could not help it. How could you take everything from me, how could you not be sad when you make others cry”’ Sarah's voice carried so much hate and disdain. Alphia nor Matthew understood what she was dwelling on. ‘’What's this all about? I have never hurt you, I mean not intentionally, I have loved you and given you the privilege of looking after my son and this is what you do to me? What did I ever do to you to make you hate me so much?”’ Sarah laughed out like the witch she was. “Did you say you loved me? Alphia you have only loved yourself. I loved him, I was there when he fought countless times with his mother. At first, it was just like we were friends. I watched him move from jovial to lo
Mrs. Alphia had tears in her eyes when she was done, she never wanted her children to see this side of her, especially not Leonard, he took the company over from as early as 17, he made sure she got spoiled and now Grey Empire is solely owned by the Grey family. He made her husband's wish come true, who wouldn't be proud of such a son, he gave Daniel everything. It was a bad habit, however, Leonard did not take it to heart. He wanted his brother out of business, he wanted him to enjoy his youth and join him when he was ready and if he never was, that was okay with him. Mrs. Alpha and Leonard sat unfazed by the past, however, Daniel was not the same; he was a mess, a crying baby by the time his mother was done. He had been well shielded from everything, he knew his father died before he was born, however, he did not get a chance to miss out as Leonard was more than a big brother to him. At some point, he had asked if he could bring him to school as his father. It had been ridiculous
Leonard flinched, he had not been expecting her to be awake. ‘’Let's talk about it by night”’ he tells her, making his way back to the door. But her voice stops him. ‘’I know you don't want to, but Leonard she is here because of me it has to end with me’’ Leonard turned to the woman on the bed, she understood too much, he knew just how much she had had to put up with because of Anabel and her mother and just when he thought he could take her away from everything, she creeps back in ready to destroy her. He takes long steps embracing her. Why did she have to go through so much, he wanted to be her shield and he was now hurting her. ‘’I know about everything, Leonard, I have been a lone wolf for a very long time that I forgot how to depend on others, but now all that is gone. I know I am not alone and with you, I can make it. We can do it together”’ Areille held on to the man in her embrace even tighter. She was not ready to let go. ‘’I know we made a contract, but I don't want to l
This meant everything to Arielle. She did not understand when the tears came but it flooded blocking her view. She had been searching for a long time and finally, she had some closure. ‘’How long have you had it and what is it?" Leonard stared at her. ‘’I have had it from the very start, I could bring it to you because it would mean I knew everything about you’’ Arielle understood where he was coming from. They had just met and at such a time she was more focused on destroying Anabel and Edward. She would have taken him to be another enemy. ‘’So you're not mad, I kept so much away from you? I am very wealthy but just like I have kept my reputation a secret I think it is time to go out into the world. Mark is tired and needs a break, he can continue behind the scenes’’ Leonard, with every secret he discovers about her, only fuels the need to know more. He had stumbled on the evidence taken 20 years. She had not been very careful and a video of her survive with everything she did. ‘
EPILOGUE. It's been months since the death of Sir Lucas, while everything he had was sold and dropped into the bank of Anabel, Arielle made sure to tell Claudia her last wish was fulfilled. It's been exactly 3 months and things have been going smoothly. Lovert was doing much better and had long moved in with Arielle. The company Daniel did him so much good, they were best buddies. Arielle runs into the bathroom for the 4th time this morning throwing up yet again. Leonard patted her on the back to ease her pain. She had been like this for a couple of days and despite her pleas not to take her to the hospital, Leonard was done with her stubbornness. He handed her a glass of water. Within 5 days he had lost so much weight and looked too fragile. Arielle did not want to go in order not to make Lovert worry. He was so protective of her reason why she avoided him and only met during dinner. ‘’Gai, please help arielle get ready, while I get the car’’ Leonard walks out before she can prot
“‘Mr. Lovert Greek Garn, Cowell, you are here under arrest for the murder of Lucas Cowell, we advise you to remain silent for anything you say or do would be used against you in a court of law, you have the right to an attorney and if you can't afford one, one would be appointed for you’’ Arielle watched as the dirty cop placed Lovert under arrest. He did not resist arrest, he was in so much shock. He had been in his sister's embrace and was pulled away by the cop. ‘’Little girl, I would advise you to get him a good lawyer, because even with it, I doubt he would be able to see the light of day. Just when they were about to drag out of the building, Leonard noticed the commotion and ran right through the crowd. The press had not gained access. While paparazzi were fun to sneak in, they all knew better than to interfere. It was the Cowell family, but it directly involved the Grey household. Guards of the Grey family were stationed all over the property. While the doctors and all othe
Peace was gradually returning to their lives. Lovert has been staying in the Cowell mansion ever since the death of Grandpa Lambad. He felt living there would bring him close to his mother and also the grandfather he did not get the chance to meet. Due to the recent outbreak of cold fever, He has been extremely busy and the paparazzi did not make things easy for him. He spoke to his big sister every day despite how busy his schedule became. He was more than proud of her, she was declared the 2nd wealthiest after Leonard Grey. indeed they deserved each other, a queen and a king. Lovert got home late, his shift had extended more than he had hoped. He so much wished he could stop by and enjoy dinner with Areille but by the time he was done with work, it was way past midnight. He was too tired to drive, so he called for a cap. The drive home was rather long. He had fallen asleep, the cab driver was the one to wake him up. Lovert was barely awake as he walked his way to Arielle’s room.
The company was doing even better. Arielle walked in as everyone greeted her, she was now the CEO. while Arnold could not help but sneer, it did not border her. With the scandal Anabel had brought yet again, shares were auctioned and thanks to her wonderful husband, all of it was acquired. Now she was the sole owner, just like the Grey empire. Lovert did not want to get involved in the business. The board meeting was set and ready to begin. “We have gone through so much change within a short period and I must congratulate everyone for their hard work and patience. We have been on our feet to do what's best for the company and so far we are winning. Today, I would like to announce the new general manager, Mrs. Kendra Colson’’ Kendra stood up and greeted everyone. So many had not taken notice of her presence before the presentation, while those who did shrug it off as a partner. Arnold was fuming, he knew this day would come now that everything was out in the open. ‘’What about the
The Cowell family was in another dimension of problems. After the press release, Claudia has not been able to get her husband to believe she was innocent. She had to disown her child to prove to him how sincere she was. Grandfather Lambad stayed up all night with Mr Greekgarn. The Greek Garn family would still have Lovert as their heir and his name would not be changed but only the Cowell name could be added. It was a great change since they had nothing against them, the Cowel family accepted. It was their son, he was their blood, however, he was not theirs to keep, they were the ones who had thrown him away from the beginning. Mr Lambad could not sleep, the noise coming from the front made it impossible. Grace helped him out of his quarters to the front, Lucas sat on the couch while his tramp for a wife was on her knees begging for god knows what. ‘’Why can't the both of you keep it down? You can't handle keeping peace at home how do you expect to raise a decent daughter?’’ Mr Lam
The Grey home was in a mess, while some staff got fired due to their involvement, others learned a good lesson. The Matter of the boss was not something to interfere with. Gai made the bed for Arielle, she had very little to eat and has not rested ever since Anabel walked out. Lovert was by her side. He was not willing to leave his sister all alone yet again for the second time. Leonard had some house conflicts to settle. In years, it was the very first time the Grey household was meeting, from uncles to cousins and nieces. Leonard was more than pleased to accommodate them while Uncle Mathew had returned purposely for the gathering. Everyone was seated, and they all looked up to one man, Leonard was now the head of the family, despite his age difference, he was now the leader by birth and right. “Today's event was very unexpected and we are concerned about the outcome of events. To say the very least the matron of the family position has only been held for a couple of days and now w
Arielle took all she had, walking down the highway, nothing made sense at this point. Her design for a competition she has been waiting for, for the longest time, just received an email telling her she has been disqualified. Her draft and that of Arielle’s was found and without a second thought, she knew it was coming. She had freely handed over her shares to Arielle, now her account was empty. She had nothing. Claire won't take her calls neither did the father of her baby. A waves a cap down, she could only head to the vacation house, Edward had gotten for the both of them. There were no guards, the building had been private from the very start. Anabel unlocked the door walking in on Edward. She never would have thought of seeing him here at such a time. Did she come here because he missed her, her heart warming up at the thought of him being there for her? To live in their memories. ‘’You shouldn't have come, why did you do this to me, Anabel, how hard have you been trying?’’ Ana
Everyone stared at the photos, it was intimate but not as Anabel had emphasized. ‘’Oh come on, now that's the best lie I have gotten so far, brother? We both know Arielle has no siblings besides me. She had no other biological sibling and I am the only one closer to that gap so how do you explain it? My mother had no son for our father”’ Anabel laughed like a maniac, all hope was lost, she had nothing left. Her mother has been trying over hours to reason with her father on the terms of her returning home with them, but he has been adamant about his decision not to want her. If she was to go down, then she might as well go down with everyone. She was not the only one at fault and it was time to make everyone see that. ‘’Sir Lucas, your wife bore a son before her death, the baby was said to be dead, and you never saw its body. How sure are you that the child died at birth?” Leonard turned to Sir Lucas who was now staring at Arielle strangely. He knew just how much she hated him for t
Arielle had no idea of where Leonard was taking her, while Lovert, Daniel, and Mark drove in the opposite direction of the city, they were riding towards the hotel they had met the very first day. Arielle could not hide the smile on her face. She had not been around this part of the city ever since their night together. After pulling into the driveway, he opened the door for her. ‘’Wanna come inside”’ he extends his hands to help her. They walked inside and the front desk clerk recognized them. She had met a good number of one-night stands, but Arielle stood out, she looked so unprepared on her day, she was covered in love bites and they had to bring her new clothes as hers was in no shape to be worn for another time.Arielle had not taken notice of the room number, but she did remember her way back and they were heading the same way. Just like the very time they had met Arielle walked into the room acting all drunk and woozy. Leonard quickly picked up on the act and in no time the