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CHAPTER EIGHTY-FIVE
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TESSA’S POVI was about to clear my throat to notify Brandon to change the thumbprint, but the dude raised his hand signaling for the men to wait.Let it not be what I am thinking.The men paused the process of untying my mom and we all watched as the dude type fast on the keyboard again and a few seconds after that he nodded his head again. Which made the armed men continue untying my mom. I was very observant and saw that the dude was looking at how the armed men were untying my mom. So, I reasoned there is no way he would transfer the money at this moment when he is distracted. Shortly after that, he stood up to enter the toilet. I knew it was a toilet that he entered because, when he opened the door to go in, I caught a glimpse of the inside.He didn’t come out even after they were done untying my mom and freeing her to come to me. I cleared my throat notifying Brandon that it was now or never.“ Thank you, “ I said to the kidnappers and took my mom's hands. She looked so scare
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KACE’S POV“ The DNA test results are out “ I informed Tess with a frown on my face after I saw the message pop on my phone screen.Honestly, I didn't think there was any need to go. I didn't wanna go at all. They were who needed answers as far as I am concerned, I had already accepted my fate.Earlier today I was damn scared that I'll lose Tess and her mom when the Kidnappers began to shoot at them. It was all Brandon's idea to leave the car parked at that part of the road.At first, I wondered why but when some of the Kidnappers began their pursuit as they got into their jeep and went after Tess, that was when I knew the essence of my car being parked there.Thank goodness that it's all over now and we are all safe.“ What DNA test? Tessa’s mom and Brandon asked as they looked at me.“ My dad said he can't believe I'm his son because he sees so much of him in me. So he requested for a DNA test to be carried out and my mom just texted me that the results are out and he would like eve
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KACE’S POVI turned to Tess, her mom, Brandon, and Eliana, they also had the same shocked looks on their faces as they looked at me. Why the fuck was everyone looking at me this way? I turned to Tess who was the one standing closer to me and she now has a mixture of happiness and surprise on her face. “ What's happening? Why is everyone looking at me like I've grown horns? “ I asked Tess in a whisper.“ Thank you very much and that'll be all “ My dad's voice made our attention go back to the crowd.He walked away from the pulpit and went into the manor as we all followed behind him. The reporters and journalists were already dispersing.When we got inside the house. I was curious as to what happened, I began to regret why I didn't pay attention to what he was saying back there.“ Can someone tell me why everyone was staring at me like that back at the press release? And also why are you all still staring at me this way? “ I asked while standing as everyone else sat down in the sitti
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TESSA’S POVWhen I heard Kace say he wasn’t going anywhere with them and stormed out of the house, I wasn’t happy with his decision so I followed him outside.I held his hand intending to speak some sense into his head. I knew that he was mentally and emotionally down during the period that everyone was saying he was an adopted son. What broke him more was when Mrs Rachael confirmed to him that they weren’t his biological parents and she showed him proof. But now the table has turned in his favor, I felt like he was supposed to be jubilating, not being annoyed.Hearing him speak to his family made me realize just how hurt he had been. If there was something I knew about Kace very well it was the fact that he knew how to conceal his emotions.“ Where are you going? “ I asked him when I held his hand and he turned to me. I saw my mom, Eliana, and Brandon come out of the manor.“ Congratulations boss. You finally had the last laugh “ Brandon exclaimed in glee as he stretched his hand to
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KACE’S POV“ I think I might have something that would help. There was a letter written to Kace when his mum was on her deathbed. His mom instructed that it should be given to him when he grows up. I forgot to give it to your wife when she came to adopt him “ Nun Briella said and Kace sat up on his chair when he heard that there was hope for him to find his biological mother’s family.“ Really? “ I asked the Nun and she nodded her head in affirmation. I didn't wanna ask but I couldn't stop myself from asking.The fact that my mom wrote a letter for me warmed my heart. At least, even though I didn't remember her face I would have something dear to her to hold onto.I was happy that she didn't give the letter to my foster mom because she might have thrown the letter away since she didn't want anything to implicate her or trace her back to the orphanage.The old Nun whose name was surprising Briella stood up and walked to the old and dusty shelf in her office. I thought Briella was a nam
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KACE’S POVWe got no response, so I knocked again, and this time the door opened. But the person I saw got me confused and surprised.Nanny Agatha stood In front of us with a child in her arms. She looked at us with surprise evident on her face. I guess she was surprised to see the venture family here.We were also surprised to see her in this house. I hoped it wasn't what I was thinking. Calm down Kace, maybe she is working for them, I said to myself inwardly.“ Nanny Agatha!! “ Tessa called her name and went to hug her. She hugged Tessa back and when they pulled away, Tessa carried the baby from Nanny’s hands and held her.“ To what do I owe this surprise visit? Please come in and make yourselves comfortable “ Nanny Agatha said gesturing for us all to go in as she opened the door wider.We all went and sat down on the sofa in the sitting room. The house wasn't big, but it was cozy and had a nice feeling. So this is my mom's family house? Wow.“ Nanny, how have you been, “ I asked he
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KACE’S POV“ What?! “ He exclaimed in shock with a frown making its way to his face, after hearing what the person who called him said. “ Kace and I are coming back right away. What time is it over there? “ My dad asked and the person replied to him. He ended the call after telling the person.“ What's the matter, Dad? “ I asked him when he ended the call and he looked really worried.“ All the investors in the company suddenly want to stop investing in the company “ My dad whispered in my ear and my eyes widened in shock.I was still trying to understand why each time I tackle a problem another one would surface from nowhere. I was getting tired of all this.“ Nanny Agatha. Let's all go back together. Even if you don't wanna come to live with us or work for us anymore, I'll buy you both a house and we'll search for a job for Barbara. I don't want to leave you guys here “ I said to them and they both smiled.“ We'll think about it and when we decide I'll give you a call, “ Nanny Agat
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KACE’S POV“ Can I know why you wanna go there and what your plans are? “ Was the first thing Agent Maynard asked when I got into the car.“ It's simply. What I intend to do a give him an offer he wouldn't refuse. Just like they say, a businessman would give you information when you give them an offer that's too tempting to refuse, “ I said to Agent Maynard with a smirk and he smiled in understanding.He drove off heading to Baker’s Club. Whatever it was gonna take for me to leave that club with my aims achieved I would do it, I said to myself inwardly.************************************We pulled over into the parking space at the front of the club and my phone beeped with a message from Tessa which made me smile.She was checking in on me and asking me when I would come home. She said she had a surprise for me. If there's one thing I loved in this world it was Tessa’s surprises.I replied to her that I would be home soon and alighted the car with Agent Maynard. We walked to the fr
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KACE POVIt's been five years since I proposed to Tessa officially and we had a big wedding.Triss was taken to the hospital that day and was revived but her tongue got burned because of the poison and till date, she hasn't been able to talk. She was taken to a mental asylum first before she was finally taken to prison.Drake on the other hand met a beautiful girl at our company. Her name is Beverly Wayne. They got married three years ago and she is currently pregnant.My cousin Barbara met Vin and they began to date. Vin didn't mind that she had a child. He loves and cares for her as though she is his biological child. They got married a year ago.Brandon and Eliana got married a year after I had my official wedding with Tessa, which was four years ago. They have a baby girl, whose name is Shantel, she is just one year old. Brandon’s parents came to apologize to Brandon a few years back.Tessa’s mom adopted a little boy because she said it was boring staying in their big mansion alon
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TESSA’S POVKace slept off while I stayed awake gazing at his handsome face. When I wanted to close my eyes to sleep, I got a text from Triss asking that we wear matching outfits.I smiled when I saw the message and tested her back agreeing to it. She then told me she had already ordered the outfit and mine would be delivered to me tomorrow. I finally slept off with a peaceful mind.*************************************The sound of birds chirping woke me up from sleep and I stretched before yawning as I sat up on our bed. Kace was sleeping and he looked handsome even while sleeping.I hadn't slept and woken up with a peaceful mind like I did today, in a long time. I was in a good mood. When I attempted to get down from the bed, Kace's eyes snapped open.“ What is it by the time? “ Kace asked as he swiftly sat up on the bed. I checked the time on the phone.“ 9 am why are you asking? “ I asked him. He sprang out of bed headed to the bathroom and cursed under his breath.“ I have a me
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TESSA’S POV“ I overheard her and Drake talking about it the day I had that accident. She wanted to threaten Drake because he said he’ll expose her….. “ I said and trailed off mid-sentence when the next thing we heard was a female voice screaming.It was coming from the direction where the maid, Agent Maynard, and the policemen went.We all went there and saw the maid standing with her hands covering her mouth as she looked into the room with a horrified look on her face. Agent eyes were widened in surprise too.When we got there and I looked inside the room I saw my mother-in-law lying down in her pool of blood. There was a knife covered with blood beside her.I gasped at the sight in front of us. She was stabbed to death. Could it be that she committed suicide? Or someone killed her. How come no one knew about it until now?“ Rachael!! Rachael!! “ My father-in-law called out her name and wanted to run and hold but was held back by Kace and Agent Maynard.Drake had a shocked look on
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KACE’S POV“ Calm down! I’m safe and okay. I’m on my way to Brandon. He said we are to meet in the next forty minutes and the forty minutes is almost over so I’m on my way driving there. Shit!! let me call you back “ Eliana said and ended the call abruptly.“ What just happened, why did she curse and end the call so abruptly? “ My mother-in-law who I didn’t even know was listening in on our conversation asked me.That was the same question I was asking myself right now. Why did she end the call so abruptly? I was worried and so was Tess and her mom.I dialed Brandon’s number to ask him to track Eliana's phone so that we would know her location and go to check on her because I feared that she was in danger due to the way she ended the call abruptly.“ Hey Brandon, please can you track Eliana’s number? I think she is in danger, we were talking on the phone and she cursed before abruptly ending the call “ I said to him and he chuckled.“ She’s here with me right now. There is no cause fo
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KACE’S POV“ What?! “ I couldn't help but exclaim when I picked up Agent Maynards to call. I didn't wanna disturb Tessa but at the same, I couldn't help exclaiming.“ What happened?! “ Tessa asked me but I couldn't answer her because I was still talking to Agent Maynard. So I put the call on loudspeaker for her to hear what Agent Maynard too.“ His body and that of his daughter was found this morning in their house. It was a sorrowful sight to behold. They were found dead in their own pool of blood. Whoever perpetrated the act must have done it last night, " Agent Maynard said.Tessa, who was yawning a few seconds ago and wanted to go back to sleep, was wide awake now with a confused look on her face.“ Who are you guys talking about? “ Tessa asked us. I couldn’t get myself to talk because I didn’t wanna be the one to squash all her hopes that today may not be our victory day anymore.“ Hey Tess is that you? “ Agent Maynard asked her softly.“ Yes, it’s me. Please just answer me, is i
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TESSA’S POVSeeing Kace trying to communicate with his eyes to Agent Maynard and Brandon who just walked into the house with smiles on their faces was funny.I'm pretty sure that he was trying to tell them not to utter a word because Brandon was about to speak.Luckily Agent Maynard understood the message Kace was trying to pass across when he saw Kace's foster mom seated with my mom. He held Brandon’s hand and signaled for him not to talk.I also knew that deep in my mom's heart, if she was given the chance she'll shred my mother-in-law into tiny little pieces. My mom was nice and kind but she was also fierce when necessary.“ Good evening everyone “ Agent Maynard greeted us and we answered with a nod of our heads. I noticed that my mother-in-law looked at Agent Maynard warily.Eliana stood up and kissed Brandon passionately. They were lost in their kiss that I had to clear my throat before they pulled away from each other. Brandon sat down with Eliana while I sat with Kace. Agent Ma
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KACE’S POVI drove home as my heart leaped for joy knowing that Tess had regained her memory. That means we would be able to know what happened before she had the accident. Argh, I couldn’t wait to see her.It took me just twenty minutes to drive to my house. My gatekeeper opened the gate for me and I drove in. I quickly parked my car and went into my house, heading upstairs straight.When I got to the front of my bedroom door, I paused and let out a sharp exhale before turning the doorknob of the bedroom door and going in. Hardly had I closed the door when Tessa ran and crushed me in a bear hug.I hugged her back as the scent of her shampoo graced my nose, it was soothing and made me realize how much I was scared if she didn't remember anything.The thought she was carrying my child too made me nervous and glad at the same time. What would be her reaction if I told her? I thought to myself but pushed the thought aside.We pulled away from each and shared a passionate kiss. It was sho
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KACE’S POVIt was high time we put an end to all these things happening to us once and for all because I knew without any doubt, that all these things happening were connected to one person and so help me God the day we catch the person behind all this, I’ll kill that person myself, I thought to myself and stepped on the accelerator angrily, zooming off to Vin’s place. I pulled up into Vin’s parking space after twenty minutes and rang the doorbell. The door opened immediately as though the person had been standing at the door and waiting for me.“ What's up? How is Tess doing? Any good news regarding her health? “ Brandon asked immediately after I got into the house.It was noon and really sunny outside, so when I got into the house, I loved it when the cold emitting from the air conditioning in the house touched my skin. It felt refreshing.“ I don't know man, “ I said and slumped on the couch in Vin’s sitting room tiredly. It was only at this moment that I knew how exhausted I was.
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TESSA’S POVI woke up and found myself in a strange environment. I saw two people standing not far away from my bed and they seemed like they were having a heated conversation. The man with striking brown eyes rushed to me and called me babe when he saw that I was awake.Babe? Isn't that the pet name that lovers called themselves? So why was he calling me that? I frowned because I didn't remember knowing this man. So I asked who he was and he looked at me, surprised at the question I just asked.An elderly woman and a young lady around my age rushed into the room and they called me, Tessa. The woman said she was my mom but I couldn't remember anything.I was frustrated but didn't show it, these people seemed very worried and I felt venting my frustration would make them worry more.I told the handsome man with striking blue eyes and jet black hair that I didn't know him and also the woman. Although I tried my best to be polite to them.My mind and head were a mess, I was trying hard t
