Just as Tyler hung up the call, his breathing became much heavier, pressing upon his chest, and the way he looked at the TV screen, as if he were staring at Avanna, was frightening. “F*ck!” He yelled at the top of his voice, like an angry man who would not hesitate to break Avanna’s neck if he got hold of her. "One minute, Alda is a motherfucking heiress, and the next minute, stupid Avanna is pregnant?" “F*ck!” He exclaimed again, throwing his phone at the wall, and rose up to stand at the TV. Reaching the TV, he angrily pulled the TV cable from the plug and pushed the TV from its stance to the ground. “F*ck!” He yelled once more. “What can I do? What can I do?” He muttered incessantly as he moved his eyes around and turned his face, as if in search of something. It wasn’t long after this that Tyler heard a knock on his door. Foolishly, he thought it was his mother and shouted from inside to the outside. “Don’t f**king make me call the police, ma! Leave! I don’t care where you
No matter what she did, how she did it, no matter what she screamed, how she screamed it, and no matter how many times she cursed, Avanna's efforts were as futile as shouting into the wind on a stormy night. Tyler did not open the door for her. Hence, she continued to wail in tears until the night sky grew thicker and it struck midnight. Avanna did not know what to do. It was obvious at this moment that Tyler was adamant in his decision, and nothing she could do would change it. Thus, she rose to her feet, walked to her car, and got inside. Even so, her eyes were not dry of tears; they still rolled down her face as she kept thinking about where to go. Should she return home? She knew she was a woman without a job and without any visible means of income. To make matters worse, she knew she was a Sylvorian woman, though she had been living in the United States for ten years. Still, she could not obtain a work permit; thus, she was dependent on Tyler for everything, even her rent. Syl
My question instructed Robert to get out of the car. As he stepped out of the car, he walked in confidence to the car parked on the other side of the road, yet in my street. This was a gray Toyota Camry. A car is very affordable for the average family, and as with this type of car, I knew the woman looking so tired at the driving wheel was not an important person; however, I was curious to know why she was sleeping at her wheel and not at home, like a lone traveler finding solace in the transient shelter of a roadside inn. Immediately as Robert knocked gently at her car window, I kept my fix on this woman, more like a hawk staring down on the ground from the sky. And after which, I saw how she raised her head to the effect of how Robert knocked on the car window. She was reddish and heavy, and she looked like she had been there for days. Seeing who was standing next to her car, though she did not recognize Robert as a man working for me, she rolled down her car window and said,
One thing many ladies out there who have cheated with another person's husband do not know is that by the time karma catches up with them, they’d think it was a movie. They'd think it was a surreal sequence scripted for the silver screen, not realizing that the consequences of their actions would unfold with such poignant clarity in their own lives.And for Avanna, even when she finally asked this question, she was still in great shock at how I knew her name.Nevertheless, as karma had brought her down to her knees while I stood in front of her, she did not hesitate to accept her reality. She knew right from this instant that karma is a bitch ass motherfucker who doesn’t care about the identity of a person; when it wants to strike, it strikes so hard that you would plead and plead to get help from the same person you have ridiculed, mocked, and talked down to.“Matriarch Alessandra, please forgive me!” Tears rolled down her face instantly as she remained on her knees and held onto my
Avanna confessed how many weeks she had gone, and I could not help but exclaim again about it.“Eight weeks?”With this, I could tell that Tyler and Avanna, just as I had always suspected, had been having sex for a long time right under my nose, and it took me a very long time before I found out.However, this was a thing of the past, and I did not let it cloud my judgment. “So you are eight weeks pregnant. Have you told Tyler about this?”I knew she had told me she informed Tyler about the pregnancy earlier on, but I still wanted to confirm for the second time. “Yes, Matriarch Alessandra, I did tell him,” she sobbed.“And what did he say?” I asked.“He wants me to abort the pregnancy,” she answered.However, I could not bring myself to understand this. What does she mean by saying that Tyler wanted her to abort the pregnancy? If Tyler had been sleeping with her for a long time, did he not expect that he was going to impregnate her one day?Furthermore, no matter how badly I thought a
Finally, after helping Avanna with the money and returning from seeing the First Lady, I knew it was time to launch my first revenge on Tyler like a silent storm brewing on the horizon, ready to unleash its fury upon an unsuspecting coastline.How dare he break my heart into pieces, and he has the gut to also run from his responsibility to be a father to the woman he impregnated? I knew deep down that if he didn’t learn his lessons the hard way, he would hurt more women, and I would not allow that.In my mind, "I would be the last woman he breaks her heart, and Avanna would be the last woman to shed tears because he used her."Quickly, I called, “Robert!” As I called Robert, he answered as if he were a faithful guardian, always waiting in the wings to heed my beck and call. And as with this, he stepped right through the door into my home office.“Yes, ma’am!” He answered respectfully with a bow, and I said, “Send a letter to my former address. Tell him we will have a nice dinner toni
As Tyler sat on the comfortable leather sofa, I picked up my glass of wine from the glass table separating us and took a gentle sip. Of course, I saw the excitement still written on Tyler’s face as I took that gentle sip. To him I looked beautifully different. I mean, how couldn’t I? I was dressed in a long gown with a strapped arm. I was stylish like a model on the runway and as beautiful as the queen goddess herself. “You... you... look beautiful, Alda,” he stammered. He was afraid to say the word, which immediately made me smirk gently at the tip of my lips. I took a side look at Robert, which he understood immediately. Understanding what I meant, Robert took one step forward, then bent slowly down towards the glass and served Tyler a glass of wine from the same bottle as mine. I saw the smile written buoyantly on his face the instant Robert began to pour wine into the glass. I could tell what was going through his mind. However, if that were to be the case, he would only decei
Sometimes, the hunter becomes the hunted, and the hunter may not even know about this until he is suddenly attacked by the hunted in his most unconscious state.This was what Tyler did not know. He did not realize that his intentions were as glaring as a mirror that could never keep a secret. Hence, with every thought of his, I could read it on his face. Every dreamy desire about my wealth, I could see in his eyes.How dare he think that after all he did to me, I would easily give him a chance to get back with me? He must have thought I am so daft that I would make the same mistake twice.However, it was my time for revenge, and it is okay to let him think that he has a chance with me.The moment we were done at the VIP section and I had the chauffeur drive him back home using the same limousine that brought him, Tyler slept happily that night.Like a child who was promised a new iPhone 15 Pro Max, he smiled throughout his sleep until the next morning, and without a doubt, he would ha
Robert’s POVMy job is simple: protect Alessandra at all costs. But as I stand here, watching everything unfold, one thought keeps repeating in my head—I’ve failed her.I should never have stayed behind at the hospital, no matter how much she insisted. Alessandra may be strong, but I should’ve known better. I should’ve been there, more alert, more prepared. That woman who pretended to be hit? I should’ve seen right through her. Everything is finally falling into place, and the truth hits me like a punch to the gut.I know who Diana is. I’ve figured out who Emily and Olivia really are. And those three idiots hiding behind their ridiculous code names? Yeah, I know them, too.It was them—we passed them on the road earlier. The bodies scattered across the pavement... the blood... It all makes sense now. Alessandra—Matriarch Alessandra—is in serious danger.That’s why I don’t waste any time. My foot slams down on the gas pedal, racing us past the chaos on the road. Stopping isn’t an option
Sandra’s POVWe pull up to the warehouse, and the moment I spot the front door slightly ajar, I know it’s time. I drive inside, parking with purpose as the tension in my chest tightens. Locking the door behind me, I take a deep breath, bracing myself for what’s next.I watch Alessandra step out of the vehicle, her face calm—too calm. She doesn’t look scared, like I thought she would. Instead, she’s asking, “Where are we now? Are they gone?”I pause. What? Does she seriously think I’m here to save her?A twisted laugh threatens to escape my lips, but I swallow it down. Instead, I turn toward the backseat and yank open the door. My fingers grip the cold steel of the sniper rifle. The weight of it feels satisfying in my hands, a reminder of the power I hold.Without missing a beat, I swing the rifle around and aim it straight at her. “On your knees, now!” I command, my voice as sharp as the edge of a knife.For a second, her eyes widen, but then realization sinks in. She knows now. She’s
Brandon’s POVI never thought I'd find myself here. In custody. The cold metal of the handcuffs still lingers on my wrists even though they’ve been removed. My mind is racing, struggling to keep up with everything that’s happened. How did I get here?I’ve already contacted my family lawyer. He promised he’d help—at first. But then he learned that bigger forces are involved, and he left me to fend for myself. I don’t blame him, though. When powerful people decide you’re guilty, it doesn’t matter what the facts are. According to them, I committed a crime too big to ignore, and they want me to pay for it, no matter who I am.But how do I make them see I’m innocent? How do I prove I’ve been framed? The evidence stacked against me is so clear, so detailed, that even I would think I did it if I were on the outside looking in.It feels hopeless.I sit in the interrogation room, staring at the dull gray walls. The weight of everything crashes down on me. But the thought of Alessandra pushes t
Diana’s POVOut of nowhere, Olivia, Emily, and I suddenly see Viper, Red, Jinx, and Blade fall to the ground, each with a bullet wound to the head. Blood pools around them, dark and terrifying, staining the ground beneath them. The sight makes my heart race, and for a moment, I can’t believe what I’m seeing. My breath catches in my throat, and time seems to stand still. I’m in shock, completely blindsided by the sudden violence. How could this have happened? One moment, we’re in control, and the next, everything’s gone to hell. But as I watch them fall, one after another, the horrifying reality hits me: we’re under attack. We’re not safe. We never were.This can’t be anyone but the police. Who else would come at us like this, so precise, so deadly? And it’s my fault. My fault we didn’t get out sooner. My fault this mission is hanging by a thread. I should have listened to Viper when he told us to leave. We should have been long gone, but I hesitated. And now they’re dead—Viper, Red, J
Sandra’s POVI steady myself in the cramped toilet, heart pounding as I carefully position the sniper rifle out the narrow window. The cold metal of the trigger grounds me, and I take a deep breath, trying to calm my racing thoughts.Through the scope, I zoom in to 8X. Alessandra finally comes into focus as she steps out of the law firm. She looks composed, but there’s a tension in her movements that makes my gut clench. Something’s wrong.In the distance, off to the right, a group of people is watching her with an intensity that makes my skin crawl. Their eyes are locked on Alessandra, and the cruel twist of their lips sends a chill down my spine. They’re like predators circling wounded prey, relishing the kill before it even happens.I should take the shot now, end this. It’s the perfect moment. Then Brandon would finally be free, and he’d be mine. But something holds me back. These people, whoever they are, might be more dangerous and I need to know why they’re after Alessandra.As
Diana’s POVAs Viper deftly tosses a small canister of smoke into Alessandra’s car. We don't waste a second, swiftly moving to take control of the other vehicles in her entourage.Alessandra is being escorted by three cars: one at the front, one in the middle where she sits, and one at the rear. The plan is precise, and we execute it with the efficiency of seasoned professionals.Olivia and Emily take on the first car. They expertly deploy another smoke canister, filling the vehicle with a thick, suffocating fog. Meanwhile, I focus on the rear car, tossing a canister of my own into it. Smoke quickly engulfs all three vehicles, forcing their occupants to open their doors, desperately gasping for fresh air. Even Alessandra, who had been hysterically screaming moments earlier, is silenced by the choking haz
Diana’s POVWhen Jezebel’s message arrives, confirming what we've been anxiously anticipating—Alessandra is alone. My heart beats faster, not out of fear but from the anticipation of what's to come. It’s time to set our plan in motion.With a cold, calculated calm, I gather Viper, Red, Jinx, and Blade. “She's alone,” I say, my voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through me. “Jezebel’s done her part. Now it’s our turn.”They nod in unison, a silent agreement passing between us. There’s no need for words; we all know what needs to be done. The stakes are high, and failure is not an option.We regroup at my rundown, hidden in the shadows of the city. Viper, the most experienced among us, checks his blade, its edge gleaming under the dim light. “Remember,” he says, his voice low but firm, “guns are for boys in the game. Blades are for men.”His words echo in my mind as I glance around at the others. Red is sharpening his weapon, his eyes filled with a cold, ruthless determinati
Sandra’s POVStepping out of the warehouse, I don’t know where I am, and it’s terrifying. I’m stranded, disoriented, and powerless.I stand by the road, feeling utterly lost, watching taxis whiz by as if the world is oblivious to the chaos inside me. My hands shake as I lift them to flag down a taxi. But just as I do, my phone rings.The sound sends a jolt through me, and I glance at the screen. My heart pounds as I see the caller—Private Number. Dread tightens around me like a noose, and I hesitate before answering, my breath shallow.“Hello?” My voice barely escapes, trembling with anxiety.A cold, deep voice responds, as sharp as ice.
Jezebel’s POVI’ve been treated at the nearest hospital, but if I let this personal assistant slip away now, then I’m not the Jezebel everyone thinks I am.The doctor finishes up, wiping his hands as he says, “There you go, ma’am. You’re free to leave now.”I flash him a polite smile, but my mind is already elsewhere. My fingers tighten around the personal assistant’s arm, my nails digging into his sleeve as I anchor him beside me.The room is cold and sterile, yet I feel the heat of the moment. Matriarch Alessandra sits across from us, her silence dominating the room. When I grip her assistant’s arm, I catch the flash of surprise in her eyes, the slight parting of her lips. She wasn’t expecting this.“I still feel pain in my leg,” I say, my voice tinged with just enough distress to sound convincing. “It’s much worse than I thought. I don’t think I can walk.”Alessandra’s eyes narrow ever so slightly as she watches me closely, trying to figure me out. Let her think I’m putting on an ac