Nick
I don’t understand how everything went to hell so quickly. I had everything at the snap of my fingers. The power of running a multi-billionaire company. I should have killed my father when I had the chance. He had no right to walk on this earth. He was a calculating and cold man. I underestimated his capability to turn things in his favor.
I wasn’t expecting anything less from my father now that we have this major fallout. His betrayal was something I should have expected since I did the same to him but I really thought I was better. I wanted to crush him and let him be at my mercy but he was always ahead. I made a mistake showing my hand when I confessed about Nelson because now he was coming at me with everything he has. He was winning too.
I really hate losing.
I was cornere
NigelShe just dropped a bombshell and wasn’t subtle about it. Her crooked grin grew wider but I chose to ignore her.“Get her out of here,” I told the closest officer before I walked to my car.I was at the precinct quicker than I expected and the mayor and chief were in the office. I wasn’t in the mood for pleasantries. I haven’t had a good night's sleep and my shift was meant to be over 12 hour ago. I was cranky.“I’m not taking the job.”“Nigel,” the chief began, “How did you…?”“A reporter ambushed me,” I placed my hands on my hips.“Reporter, what re
KioniFor the past month I have been supine and aware of my surroundings but hard as I tried I couldn’t open my eyes. The only reaction I had was when Nick was around hovering, touching and kissing me. I could move a pinkie but that was all. It was getting exhausting to try. I really wish I could move and do something, mostly remove the wedding ring Nick placed on my finger. It felt just as cold as him.I heard movement in my room but it was odd. Every bone in me froze. Nick’s presence was not as chilling as the one that was in the same room as me. Something was wrong. I could hear the predatory footsteps and everything stopped when the person was close. I could feel the stare.“Such a pretty thing,” he began, “Helpless.” he trailed something cold on my forearm. It was sharp. I could guess a knife. &ld
MorganWhen I initially went out to the remodeled Turner’s house I wasn't expecting to see Harper and Adam freaking Turner there. I really thought I have had eventful days but this day here took the win. I have no clue what made the day spiral with so many surprises and unexpected turns. I had assumed they had killed Adam after the kidnapping and buried him with the secret he had been alive all this time somewhere not to be found again.Then there was James. Well, I’m grateful for his call because being at the hospital now I think my mind is going to go on overload. Someone did try to kill Kioni or someone was murdered in Kioni’s ward. Seriously, today wins. I should really reconsider writing a memoir. A billionaire’s life is never dull.“Should we leave?”
AdamI didn’t know if I could trust Morgan Woods yet. I have had the worst character judgment on people. Especially James. If only I had trusted him maybe a lot of this would have been avoided. I have a lot of regrets. I felt helpless as I sat and watched my sister. This was the only time I was not trying to run and hide. I don't have the strength to go through the ordeal we went through if we are to separate again. I wasn't going to do that anymore. I will stay here for as long as it takes until she wakes up. I had so much to talk to her about. We had missed a lot of years.My eyes began to droop. I hadn't had a good sleep in. I needed to spend as much time awake as possible. I wanted to watch my sister. I was also afraid that the moment I closed my eyes something would happen. I would be back to being chained. Kioni might be taken. I would have a bullet in my chest again.&nb
NickI wasn’t angry at Dani. I was disappointed in myself for not realizing then that she was a traitor. I should have known the night of the storm. She was jumpy and suspicious when she drove me to Dawson Hospital. She was a snake. A snake I will crush with my heel as soon as she tells me what she knows.“Nick, we can work this out. Please.”“What are you begging for?” I asked Tino.“What are you doing here? How did you get in?” Dani shakingly asked.“Please Nick. Don’t kill us. I will do anything you want. I- I can help you.” he hid her niece behind him and I scoffed.“Sit down,” I lifted and pointed my gun at them.
NickI had the legit will and the evidence Dani had on me, but mostly on my father. She had quite a collection that would be undeniable even for my father to fight. I smiled, and I looked at her laptop. His fate was in my possession. I owned Charles. My excitement at this made Dani pressed the alarm when I was distracted. I should have expected her sneaky ways, especially after watching the content on her laptop. She was sly and a snake. I admired her ways is she was on my side, but she was not.“You shouldn’t have done that.” I was angry at her.“Go to hell,” she covered her mouth with her elbow as she pepper sprayed me.My hands went to my eyes as she lunged at me, trying to reach for the gun that was still gripped in my hands. We fought in her bedroom. S
NigelWork has put a strain on my marriage. Nancy is not pleased with me because I have been putting talking to her on hold because something has been coming up lately at work. I’m trying my best and after this whole mess, I’m taking a vacation and focusing on my wife and our future.I want one thing or one case to be solved before it sprang another on us. James is being transferred to Springs Prison. Harper is mad at me and drives me nuts. Just like Adam, she is refusing witness protection. The only person who agreed was Conrad and his family. Now I was investigating the shooting of the lawyer and the niece. Romans gave me the case which also pissed Shapiro and Ridley.“Detective,” I heard Morgan, and I closed my eyes and spun around to speak to him.
Nigel I yanked my house door so hard that I almost loosened the hinges. The door cracked in the middle a little as soon as it slammed against the wall. That was going to be a then problem. Right now, I needed to physically see my wife and Harper. “Nance!” I called, “Nancy?” I rounded the kitchen. “Babe?” I shouted, “Harper?” I pulled my gun when I heard rattling somewhere inside the house. They must still be here. I was going to kill each one of those henchmen. I slowly and carefully proceeded to the source where the noise was coming from. I turned around and pointed my gun at my wife. She was startled so much so that she dropped a plant pot. “What the hell, babe?” she screamed at me. “Nancy,” I ran and
KioniTrue happiness is what I felt. We were sitting having breakfast before the guys left the table, one after the other. It was all so weird. I looked around the table and everyone seemed to be oblivious. I wanted to go check what was happening outside, but the girls stopped me and began having a conversation about what we had for our dinner last night.“I should get the recipe and make this for Wayne.”“I’m not a skilled cook, but I loved the sauce.” Dani added.“That meat was so tender.” Gaby smiled.“Mhh, it was melting in my mouth.” Faith chided.“Faith ate for two.” Harper laughed&ldq
HarperA few months later,I had made some progress and was ready for this holiday. Tomorrow is going to be a big day. I looked at my suitcases and gleefully smiled.“Harper!”“Coming,” I shouted. I ran down the stairs. “What?” I scoffed.Sam has been my bodyguard. This was not by choice. It was annoying. I preferred the other guard, though I don’t remember his name. He never talked much. Unlike Sam, who takes every chance to speak.“You have a visitor,” he said. “Make it quick. We have to leave soon. I’m not getting in trouble because of you.”“
AdamWith my injured leg and James’ injured shoulder, we almost struggled to keep Harper steady. Her strength was almost impossible to rear.“Thank you.” James said with a sigh.“Don’t mention it.”“It’s over.”“Yeah, it is,” I said, looking at the car where Nick was.“I should go with her to the hospital.”“I’m right behind you.” I nodded.James and my sister left with Harper in the same ambulance. Sebastian, Morgan and Gaby had also gone ahead. We were all being taken to Dawson Hospital
SebastianLesson learnt. Nick was just as canny as his father. He kept surprising me. He had an army. Over twenty men, I'm sure. He knew we were coming. He was prepared. I didn’t do enough to catch him. I should have followed the money theory harder. If I was aware of how vigorous he was, things would have been different. We wouldn’t be in this situation. Nick was worse than his father.“You two stay here. Help is almost here. I have to get in there.”“Don’t get killed,” Adam said.“Be careful,” Nigel said.I gave them both a nod and moved. I was a little rusty, but I prayed I could manage. I ran inside, dodging all the bullets. Before I got in, I saw him ducking his head. Nigel had my back.
NickHiring people to take Kioni to the mansion was a plan in the works for a long time. All the months of planning and watching from afar were necessary. I was going to take Kioni either way. She belonged to me. They all underestimated me. Underestimating the love I felt for her. She was mine, and I was going to make it crystal clear.Everything was set. I was prepared for a fight. One of two things was going to happen. Kioni was going to come to me or I was going to go take her. No army of guards was going to stop me because I had an army of my own. An army I spent a lot of money on and they were the best.Charles taught me one thing that stuck with me. Being resourceful and passionate enough to grasp the moment. My moment was now staring at me. They really made it easy for me. We were going to get married. She looked stunning in that
HarperThey always sideline me. As much as they were, I was involved in this as well. I would be devastated if something happened to Kioni or Gaby. I was actually devastated. That’s why when they were leaving, I followed them.I jumped into Morgan’s car with the bodyguard. He didn’t even know his boss had left with the others when I told him to drive. We were not really seeing eye to eye because the drive started off in an argument.“You know you are going to get me in trouble,” he eyed me with the corner of his eye.“I don’t care. Just drive.” I yelled.“I don’t even know where they went.” he yelled back.“They must have driven pa
KioniMy head hung low from a chair. I opened my eyes and looked around. My hands were chained to a chair. I sat straight and looked around.“Gaby!” I shouted. She was lying on the floor. “Gaby. Wake up.”“You are awake,” Nick emerged from behind me. “How do I look?”“What are you doing?” I asked him, “What did you do to her?”“Come on, Kiki,” he laughed, “This is what we always wanted.”“I don't want this.” I creased my face in disgust. “I know everything you did to me.”“I did nothing you didn’t want.” he walked a
MorganMy phone was ringing, but it was not on the nightstand. It was ringing somewhere on the floor close to the door; I think. My head was pounding like crazy. Someone shaking me made me open my eyes. I blinked a couple of times, hoping the room would stop spinning.I stumbled off the bed and looked around. There were two women in my bed and one on the floor. I did not know what was going on. The ringing was so loud. All I wanted was to go back to bed. Sleep off the dizzy.“Make it stop.” the woman on the floor stirred.I moved to find my phone. I had no idea what the hell was happening. When I got my phone, I almost threw it on the floor. I wanted to hurl. I scrunched and answered the call.
SebastianThe shouting inside was hurting my ears even as I stood outside smoking. I don’t even know how they all ended up shouting like that. They have all drifted, of course, from the actual issue.Morgan’s idea made sense. Nick would do anything to get to Kioni. All this time we had focussed on that factor. We had her protected at all times that it was difficult for him to try something. That’s why he easily spotted the weaker spot.Harper.How many weak spots could he see? I drew a big puff and stared at nothing. I wish I could drown all the noise. Prison was usually peaceful at this time of the night. Their annoying fighting was actually making me miss the serenity.“I thought you had gone home,” I to