The sun is high in the sky. The day looks sunny over here in Forest Hills, unlike in Virginia and it also seems to be a busy day as people are running hither and thither. Many white-collar workers with briefcases are walking in quick steps to reach their workplaces on time while wealthy men are driving around in their flashy cars. Some are flaunting while others are merely minding their business.The kids are skidding to school. Some in their various school buses, others on public transport, and the rest on foot.The atmosphere is lively, crowded, and intriguing.The majority of people have smiles on their faces as they continue to greet their fellow countrymen.The streets are gleaming, the day is making everywhere look merry. As merry as it would have been on a Christmas day.Amongst the crowd is two tall figures. One of them has his hands in his pockets, a dark expression on his face while the other is dragging with him a barely conscious man, a smug grin on his face as they make
"Go back to whoever your master is and tell him to bury his dead. Tomorrow, I'll be in his villa with a gift. Go....," he halts and breathes out. Indeed, the assassin quoted Lucien's words word for word, but he had purposefully left out a word; stupid.Lucien had told him to go back to his stupid master!Perhaps he is too scared to say it aloud!Why will he not be? Mr. Bruce's aura alone is enough to kill a fragile being! How will he then be brave enough to openly tell him that he was called stupid by a man they regard as a mere pauper? Certainly not him that will take such a risk!"Is that all there is to the message?"The assassin trembles. He'd zoned off after exhaling. He shakes his head quickly. "There is one more statement, and it concerns the young man standing right beside you!" As he glares at the man standing there, the assassin's eyes darken."What about him? And why are you hostile to him? Don't you know who he is?""Is it important who he is? And who is he by the way? He
Brooks doesn't know if he should say that the pauper is being extra arrogant or if he has gone crazy! He is the Scion of the richest family in the city. Of course, he undoubtedly didn't hire ordinary fighters!His men are all powerhouses. Not from Forest Hills but as far as Washington D.C.!It had taken him so much, more than three thousand dollars to get the few hundred he got so he only brought with him the best thirty amongst them. Perhaps, he was afraid of losing them all without achieving the aim he bought them for. Or could it be that he had the feeling that Lucien will survive so took extra measures?Because if that's not the case, why then will he hire such expensive powerhouses?He can't exactly say they are the best in DC, but each one of them has assassinated more than one hundred and fifty people over the years! How then can the pauper say he has killed them all? He rolls his eyes and laughs. "Playing games, huh? Hahaha, I must confess that you tried because you got me l
"But that is not the case here anyway, I came here today to get back the companies you snatched from my love and her father and also make you compensate them for doing such a thing! But before that, I want you to tell the Bodens here how it is that I killed Jordan when I don't even know who he is and live as far as Virginia while he lives here!"Lucien's eyes are bloodshot as he barks furiously. He stands from the couch and glares at him. "I've been in a foul mood since early today! You better start explaining that to the Bodens after which you hand over ownership of those companies to me!"Lucien is really angry this time around! For the first time since he came back, he feels the intent need to kill surge in his heart so greatly!This Brooks Miller has been a pain in his ass for way too long! He intends to end it once and for all! If it means killing this dog, he will!It all started from the very beginning, first, this dog tried to woo Juliet. But Juliet, a no-nonsense woman who lo
Lucien is calm and full of smiles! He doesn't even look like one who one of the most dangerous revolvers in the world is being pointed at! He is merely looking at the gun in Ryder's hand as if it is truly a mere toy!The Bodens are anxious! They don't know what is going on anymore. Since this young man walked in, it has been action to action, suspense to suspense!They don't know what to think anymore! They are all tense and panic-stricken! Most are so scared out of their wits! The gun is not being pointed at them but most of them keep gulping and shuddering! Some are sobbing!The air is so intoxicating! Seemingly like when the actor of a movie is having his last tragedy before he secures victory! But who is the actor in this case? Could it be Lucien?"I did warn you so don't blame me for doing this! Blame your arrogance!" Ryder yells and places his hand heavily against the trigger!"Drop that revolver, you treacherous son!" Before Ryder can successfully pull the trigger, Mr. Bruce Bo
"Even I wouldn't have known that if I hadn't been who I am, Bruce. Jordan was full of life when Declan and I left him. Without a doubt, he had many more years to live and would have been a different person."I was stunned when I was suddenly attacked by the assassins you sent because I knew I had not offended anyone. It wasn't until I spoke with one of the assassins that I realized they were there to kill me because of the death of the same young man I had left to go."I was once again so stunned to hear that. I can't deny that I was so confused at that very moment. However, after some thought, I easily realized what was going on. The dog, Books, sorry Brooks was merely trying to drive a wedge between us."Since he knew I'd be coming after him, what was the best way to ward me off if not to make you come after me?"After figuring that out, I told your subordinate to notify you that I'll be coming to you with a gift...," he pauses and grins. "What did you think the gift will be? Well,
"How would you know when you're nothing more than a useless dummy, a toy in the dog's hand?" Lucien snorts coldly. "So you want to tell me that you follow him around always? Do you want to tell me that you know everything he does? You are such a big fool, buddy! A very big fool! For someone whose cousin was so smart and knew when to apologize and check his steps, I'm so disappointed! You are nothing to be compared to Jordan. So useless.""Shut your trash, pauper! You don't speak to my best friend that way!" Brooks snarls. "I'll advise you to keep your damn mouth shut and shove your opinion of my best friend up your useless ass! I alone can curse my best friend not some outsider like you!""Oh, wow," Lucien chuckles, seemingly not offended by Brooks's remark. He pats his jaw and twitches his head. "You are such a pretentious bitch, ain't you? So he is your best friend now yet you went behind his back and instigated someone to kill Jordan so you can blame it on me?"I'm only wondering wh
Brooks is taken aback by Ryder's attack. His lips are already bleeding and there are minor cuts above his brows before he realizes what is going on and gets into defense.He exhales sharply and sucks his teeth. No one ever hits him! He clenches his fist and attacks back. "Fuck you!" He growls as he launches a blow at Ryder.Fortunately, Ryder is quick enough to dodge that and at the same time launch a kick at him."Ah!" Brooks cries out as Ryder's foot whacks against his balls! He immediately lowers his head, rubbing his hands against his pants.Ryder, on the other hand, sees it as an opportunity. "This is for what you attempted to do to Nikki!" He screams and gives Brooks a tremendous uppercut!Brooks staggers more than three steps backward, biting his lower lip in the process. His nose is bleeding, just as his lips and parts of his eyebrows are red and swollen.Ryder is intact. Apart from the few cuts he got from Lucien flinging him away twice, he is perfectly fine. Brooks couldn't