Caddaric was having a meeting with his most trusted team when he paused to answer the call because it was his father. The party was supposed to be in three days but Caddaric didn’t want surprises and thought about discussing his plans with his team before D-day, just in case something happened and they couldn’t have another detailed meeting. He stiffened instantly as he asked, “did they say when?” Casper Blade had always been straightforward. He spoke as if he didn’t know the identity of the masked man but that was because their calls were always tracked. “They are inviting the masked man to my wife’s birthday party and want him to unmask himself.” Caddaric thought about the looks on his mother and sister’s faces if he unmasks himself. What if his mother especially, wasn’t able to take the news well? It would ruin her birthday. “What if the masked man refuses?” He asked in the hopes that his father would create an excuse. The identity of the masked man could be revealed after the pa
“Anna, please tell Chad to do a background check on all employees before he recruits again. From now onwards, that should be the procedure,” Caddaric said sternly. He understood that Lola didn’t need a job. She was there because of him and so might it be for some other females. “And her?” Anna asked, referring to Lola. “Please send her out and make sure she never comes back,” Caddaric responded coldly without a glance at Lola, as he began to head for the door. Lola’s heart constricted in her chest painfully and she couldn’t accept it. She was a woman just like Ariana and all she ever wanted was Caddaric, for which reason she had to pull a lot of strings to work here and now she was getting fired after just a few weeks when she hadn’t made headway? She quickly rushed to the door but was sure to maintain a distance before she spoke. “Mr. Blade, what did I do to get fired? I never endangered anyone.” Caddaric turned to his side and stared at her with an icy glare that made her fringe
“Dad, why do I feel like you are avoiding my question?” Caddaric asked seriously but Casper’s expression remained blank, his gaze focused on Ariana. Just like him, his son had great taste in a woman. He also liked that she walked with her head high. A proud woman indeed. All he wanted was for Caddaric to confess that he had fallen in love but it didn’t seem like Caddaric was going to admit it anytime soon so Casper said indifferently, “I think it’s time for us to begin welcoming our guests and remember, when I go to usher in your mum, you have to usher in your sister.” Caddaric was skeptical but knew there wasn’t a way to get his required answers so he followed Casper and they began to welcome the guests. At the same time, Casper introduced him to the new partners and businesses. For a moment, it was as if there was no war between them, and the intimidating aura surrounding them made every bow to them. Most of the businessmen, Dons, Mafia Lords, and Godfathers, Caddaric knew them b
Ariana knew that she couldn’t stand seeing Caddaric with another woman but she also understood the situation he found himself in. Left to her alone, he should lead Miranda to the seat reserved for them. “Ana, you know that even if he shares a table with Miranda, it won’t change how he feels about you right,” Julliet rubbed the back of Ariana’s hand and said caringly. She didn’t know what Casper was up to but knew how Caddaric felt for Ariana and that was enough. Marshall and Anna remained speechless and expressionless. They knew that Caddaric wouldn’t be able to get himself out of the maze. Miranda’s legs in her stilettos were getting numb from standing for so long, even though it was just a few seconds. Caddaric agreed to marry her so why did he seem so off suddenly? Caddaric was supposed to bring her to her seat but hadn’t moved. When nudged by Carter, he began to walk over to where Casper stood, instead of the opposite way where Miranda was waiting for him, making her smile freez
Issues involving the masked man have been an age-long controversy and Jenna was just as curious as others but a birthday wasn’t a good time to delve into such dissensions. The MC had already brought her a microphone and she echoed her response. “Sure, the masked man can pay us a visit but that should be the last item on the program.” In other words, she wanted to enjoy her party to the fullest. If the presence of the masked man made her uncomfortable, she’d just get up and leave. Already, she was planning a good punishment for Casper for all the games he was playing tonight. Casper was grateful for the timing she chose. He didn’t know how she would take the news of her son being the man she feared so much. He spoke elegantly into the microphone and even when he had rehearsed with Hunter on how to be approachable, he was still intimidating. Most of the invitees came with women, except the eleven suitors, who were all bound to the same table. “In that case, I shall send a message to t
‘Five thousand containers of illegally acquired gunpowder belonging to Don Sarge were retrieved from the warehouse where he kept it by a group of unidentified men. The authorities were informed just two minutes ago.’ A video of the illegal substance at the warehouse played, the words running under the video. Due to how large the screen was, everyone could read the caption very well, and the atmosphere tensed with unease, awaiting Casper’s judgment. He was shocked by the news but his expressionless mask wouldn’t allow him to show the angry emotions sweeping through his blood like the poison of a snake. This information was very much unknown to Casper, if not, Don Sarge would have never been considered a suitable candidate to marry his daughter. The anticipation when the security personnel took their position was enough to destroy the party's mood. No one expected such information to be unraveled on a very special occasion like this. Cassandra was greatly relieved, having been saved
Casper’s gaze swept towards Caddaric. The icy air emitted from Caddaric convinced Casper about what he suspected all along. Ariana on the other hand tensed up under Sebastian’s gaze. Marshall was calm, knowing that Sebastian was already a dead man. The Blades have always been possessive. Jenna was having a bad feeling about this. Knowing her husband, she could foretell that Caddaric would do something terrible for anyone having eyes on the woman he wanted. It runs in the blood of the Blades. Casper caught the change in his son, which most people hadn’t except those who knew about Ariana. Miranda was getting excited at this moment. “Mum, do you think Mr. Blade will honor the Don’s request? That is the woman I saw in Caddaric’s house.” “I think you shouldn’t talk about this anymore,” Donna advised in a hushed tone. She was afraid of the past repeating itself but more so, the Wreaths shouldn’t know about this. “Did she tell you that she is single?” Casper asked. Knowing that Sebasti
Don Vito wasn’t remorseful but angry about the fact that his well-laid-out plan for decades had been exposed within seconds. Who was the damn hacker? Caddaric had refused to reveal his identity and Vito knew that Casper was the epitome of evil. He wasn’t so concerned about Caddaric because he never saw him in action. His initial plan was flawless. To play the game well and win Cassandra’s hand in marriage. When he was done cutting her body into pieces, he would send the remains to Casper and disappear into the shadows. Casper would never find him to take revenge and live with the pain, just as Vito had lived with the pain of losing his father all these years. Right now, he knew he wasn’t going to leave the party alive but neither was he willing to die alone. He had to take something dear to Casper and Jenna with him. Lunging forward, he circled his arms around Cassandra’s neck at the same time he pulled a gun from his suit pocket and pressed it to her head. Allan jumped over his tab