After finally catching his breath, Charles slowly raises his head only to see that the pistol originally in his then hand has somehow ended up in the hand of Declan who is opposite him.At this moment, Declan is pointing the muzzle at him and threatening to pull the trigger.Charles is terrified to the point of turning pale and sweating profusely. His body stiffens, and he dares not move at all, fearing that he might upset Declan and cause him to pull the trigger and shoot him."Hah, weren't you very arrogant just now? Is that all the guts you have? And are you dumb now that you can't answer Lucien's question?" Declan sneers while looking at Charles disdainfully and touching the trigger more intensely as if he can't wait to shoot.Charles's face turns red, but he no longer wants to retort for the fear of his life. What can he even say? The men before him are too terrifying! Even the Douglas family, one of the major families in East Highland Park doesn't scare them, is it him a mere
As soon as the message sends, Lucien drops back his phone and takes out the little one. He scrolls through some numbers and as soon as he locates the one he is looking for, dials it.As if the owner of the number has been waiting for his call or maybe he is so afraid to allow Lucien's call to ring for even a second, it gets picked up immediately after he dialed it."Hello, master," the voice from the other end immediately sounds."Thought I told you to refrain from calling me that, Connor? The next time will be your last. By the way, a low family from East Highland Park offended me today. Do you know the major families from there?""Yes, Mr. Wood! I know almost all of the families over there because they are our partners. Since our company rose to the top many of such families have been partnering with us with their numerous companies and we've all been making benefits," Corbin Connor leisurely explains with a smile on his face, seemingly feeling proud of what he has achieved so far.
He knows he would be a fool to doubt Lucien. But Lucien's extraordinary strength isn't all that scares him. In fact, what scares him more is that he doesn't know who Lucien is or what he did in those years he was away!When Lucien came back a few weeks ago, he tried to find anything relating to him but couldn't find a thing. Like, even his birth certificate wasn't there to see. It is hard not to find the certificate of anyone born in Richmond, VA so why didn't he see Lucien's? Or is Lucien not from Virginia?If he isn't, where is he from? Is he American? How did he become so powerful in such a short time? What did he do?All those questions and many more make him shake each time he talks with Lucien. His first encounter with him is also edged in his mind."Duke is dead as you said, Mr. Wood, and from the news, the Douglas family will think he was killed by Charles Thompson and will take their revenge on him, is there still anything else you want me to do?" Not going back to Lucien's
"That's not what I meant, Brianna. Can you just let me finish?" Lucien quickly shushes her up from going further with the idea that she is saying the truth and sighs."What else is there to say? You spoke to Mr. Corbin Connor just now, didn't you?" She retorts and stops dancing and grinning and turns fully to him with raised brows."Indeed, I just spoke to him. But it is not what you think. I happen to be friends with Corbin Connor as I once saved his life. That is why I can freely talk to him and all that. I'm not who you think I am to that company.""But–""Enough, Brianna. He just said he isn't who you think. Stop pushing it and let him be. Must you always win a conversation?""Whatever," Brianna rolls her eyes and steps up, walking faster than everyone else.Lucien smiles up at Juliet in appreciation for coming to his aid but she doesn't smile back. She shrugs off with a sad gleam in her eyes as if she is worried about something and turns to step up but he is fast to get to her and
"He left for Richmond earlier today, uncle. Maybe he went to check up on our people over there!"It seems you don't know but our dear Duke is currently hardworking and so focused! He doesn't have time to waste! Would you believe he stopped sleeping around just so he could concentrate on the project? "Uncle, Shadow Worldwide Company might be something but our dear Duke is more than something! Our dear Duke is extraordinary! Don't be surprised he will be back to tell you that everything is set and he just needs your command on what to do next!" Ryan says enthusiastically and laughs out loud as if he can already see himself being part of the new owners of Shadow Worldwide Company. "Just relax and enjoy my magical hands on your feet, uncle. Soon, our plan will fall into place and Shadow Worldwide Company will be in our hands! Gosh, I'm salivating already!"Hugo exhales at his words and frees himself of the tension initially budding in him. "My son! Yes, he is really something! Like father
Hugo is speechless as he stares at the man sobbing on the floor before him. Why wouldn't he be? The man on the floor is none other than Chad his butler.The same man he just said that he will order to take care of the rumors!And also the same man Lucien had told the receiver of his text to send an HD video of Charles guards trying to dispose of Duke's body!Since all the time Hugo has known Chad, this is the first time he is seeing him sob and behave in such a way and it is making him unexpectedly bothered and his breathing is intensifying!Just a few minutes ago, Ava hurried over and did the same thing. Could it be related to my son? His breath hitches at the thought of that!"No, no," he shakes his head. "Ava can't be right. She can't be right." He stands and walks to Chad on the floor and gradually lowers himself before him. "Why are you sobbing Chad? What's going on?""He left with Charles Thompson, Hugo. I thought they were friends because Charles once saved his life. I don't kn
Right from when Ryan was little he has been using him as a mere toy. And not for one day has Ryan argued with him. He is always obedient. Why wouldn't he be? He is just a poor abandoned dog who without me will die! Hugo will always say to himself and laugh.But by right, Ryan is supposed to be the patriarch of the Douglas family, not Hugo.Ryan happens to be the only son of Hugo's eldest brother who died as a result of a ghastly accident according to Hugo.According to family laws, Ryan should have been made the patriarch but Hugo took it away from him. He was just a little kid then so Hugo succeeded in doing that because he was more advanced in knowledge and because Ryan was merely an illegitimate child. Who would accept such a child to rule his family? That alone gave Hugo the support of the entire family!But little does Hugo know that Ryan has been keeping up with him not because he is a fool but because he is waiting for the right time to strike! And it seems like the time is nea
"Hah! Their blood will be in their hands?! So you are going to kill them?! I guess you guys think you are all powerful! In that case, there's no need for you to live! Every one of you must die!" Suddenly, before the men sent by Hugo can respond two black Maserati pulls over in front of them and ten burly men rush out of the cars and holler at Charles's bodyguards.Adding to the ten burly men that just spoke, before Charles's six bodyguards blocking the young man can know what is happening five more men walk out and join the other sixteen men making them twenty-one!That is twenty-one to six!The ten burly men that just rushed out of the Maserati cars and hollered are none other than the men Chad earlier mentioned that he sent out to bring back Duke's corpse.Since they came from Virginia and in addition to the fact that Charles's guards had already gone far before Chad contacted them, it took them a lot of time to arrive!If not that Hugo is a man who takes extra measures to avoid disa
As Lucien and Juliet walk through the door, into their room, Juliet bolts the door. The next second, she drops her nightgown.Lucien is backing her as he is trying to rid his body of his clothes. So, he is oblivious to this.Taking that as an opportunity, Juliet slowly frees herself of her panties and bra, standing in all her glory. It doesn't take long for her cheeks to flush red. For more than an hour now, she has been so aroused.Her mind couldn't stop flashing in her eyes what she and Lucien were doing before they noticed Brianna. The images got her so aroused. At a point, she began feeling helpless. In the space of two or three hours, she freshened up more than twelve times. Each time the urge was so much, she would rush into the bathroom and pour water on her body so she can calm down.But Lucien is here now. She doesn't know if she can wait any longer. No, she doesn't think she can. She slowly walks up to him at the same time Lucien is removing his pants and hugs him from behi
The ride to Dragon bay is a quick one as in the blink of an eye, the chauffeur pulls over in front of the gigantic gate, which appears to be glowing in the dark, making everywhere look so breathtaking."Wow," Brianna gasps whilst shivering in excitement. As soon as Lucien alights, she quickly follows him. But Lucien halts, causing her to groan. Her curiosity is at its zenith."You can leave now, Bryson, we will speak on the phone. Have a good night.""Alright, Mr. Wood. Have a good night's rest as well," Mr. Ethan replies reverently and taps his chauffeur who had been lost staring at the magnificent buildings behind the gate as if his life depended on them. "Let's go."The chauffeur snaps out of his reverie and nods, revising the car and zooming away.Lucien stares at the duty post of the old man from earlier and sees no one in it. Good, the man left. He then brings out his phone and dials Juliet's number."Honey," Juliet's sweet but tense voice sounds from the end of the line."Mi a
Brianna is perplexed. She furrows her brows as she asks, "How?"At this moment, before Declan can say anything, the car comes to a sudden halt and soft knocks are heard on the two glasses. Lucien unwinds one while Declan unwinds the other. It is the two Jacks and Tyler."You said you would be leaving for Washington, D.C. tomorrow, Mr. Wood, are we coming with you?" Tyler asks."Nope," Lucien doesn't waste a second shaking his head. "I'll be going with Declan alone. This is a family matter. Besides, as you guys know, it is Washington, D.C. that I'm going to this time, not some minor city around Richmond, your powers will be useless over there. Just enjoy your rest.""But this is also Washington, D.C., Mr. Wood, how would you survive over there alone if the Pearsons choose to attack? I heard they are one of the major families there.""It's a family in Washington, D.C., what can they possibly do to Lucien?" Declan retorts smugly. "You guys should just take a chill pill, we will meet you
Brianna is confused at Lucien's response to Declan. Of course, she knows who Ellison is but what she doesn't understand is what Ellison has done that Lucien plans to pay him a visit and seek an explanation. It should not be forgotten that Brianna was kidnapped before Ellison's men arrived to destroy the Mansion earlier so she has no idea that her family Mansion has been destroyed.She can only look at Lucien and asks, "What happened, Lucien? Why are you preparing to visit my dad's half-brother? What did he do this time?""It's like this," for several minutes, despite the fact that he wasn't the one asked, Declan takes his time to explain everything to her.By the time he is done, Brianna is not the only one boiling in rage, Nikki, Tyler, and the two Jacks can't also help the rage surging through them. Just like Brianna, they had no idea something of such happened before they left for East Highland Park. Hah! They are so shocked!"If the Mansion was destroyed, where then are we going
"This is the Douglas family Manor, what does what I'm doing here got to do with you?!" Brooks glares right back at Brianna and retorts coldly. It is safe to say that Brooks and Brianna share the same manner of animosity toward each other. Brooks is the reason the Pearsons ever fell. Brooks is the reason Juliet stabbed herself. Brooks also tried to kill Lucien.There's no how Brianna wouldn't hate someone who did all this. If she has her way, she would have ripped him to threads!On the other hand, Brianna was the only trump card Brooks had to get Lucien into his trap. He had also been salivating fucking her so many times till there was nothing more left to fuck.One could imagine how angry he is that all his plans have failed. And now, the same Brianna is questioning him? He wishes he can rip her useless tongue out of her mouth."Do you guys know each other?!" Seeing the grave animosity between the gent and lady, Ryan can't help but ask."Nah," after a while, Brianna shakes her head.
Muah!Muah!A soft sound echoes as Helen kisses Lucien's feet. The next moment, the Douglases also begin approaching Lucien one by one and kissing his feet. This goes on for more than twenty minutes before it finally comes to an end.Lucien is quite emotional. These people at the very last moment suddenly exalted him to the status of a God in their hearts. It's not something that happens often. A drop of tear slips from his eyes, silently dropping down to the floor."Lucien shed a tear," Declan gasps. The last time he saw Lucien shed a tear was when the young man Ares, told him about his parent's demise. Lucien hardly cries!He looks at the Douglases and says deeply, "You guys are damn lucky! You made Lucien shed a tear. Consider yourselves family from now on! Lucien would protect you all as a lion would his cub, as a father would his child, as a human being would his pupils, and as a God would his creatures!""Thank you, Mr. Wood! Thank you, Master!" The Douglases exclaim, so delig
All her life, Ava has always dreamed to live with and in power. It's not wrong to say she orchestrated everything. Yes, Hugo and Joseph used to be close brothers who were always there for each other. In the past, people who had no idea of their identity often mistook them for twins. This is because they wore identical clothes, went everywhere together, pursued the same type of girls, ate together, often bathed together, and were never seen apart.Even when Joseph became the helmsman, he never abandoned Hugo for one day, he always took him along and often asked for his advice before he made certain decisions for the family. It is safe to say that both of them ruled the family together without anyone knowing.But things began changing the moment Ava came into Hugo's life. She started planting evil seeds in him. Especially, when she found out that he and Joseph actually ruled the family together. At nights, when they were about sleep after lovemaking, she would begin telling him how goo
Brianna's face darkens. "Don't even think about it!" She snaps at Nikki, covers the remaining space between her and Declan, and takes his hand into hers. "He is mine! Go get yours!""I am yours?" Declan raises a brow at her. "Since when did I become yours?!""Ah, Mr. Declan, shouldn't you be happy?!" Helen eyes him up and down. "A few minutes ago, when you attacked Mr. Douglas, you had said he dared touch your woman. Just now, you were also apologizing to Ms. Brianna. From the look of things, you like her! Shouldn't you be happy she is accepting you?!""Uhm," Declan scratches his hair. That really happened. He definitely can't deny it."You really said I'm yours?" Brianna looks into his eyes and asks."I-" Declan nibbles on his lower lip. He actually said that to high his vigor so he would be able to attack Hugo. It's not like Brianna is actually his woman. They only had sex so how can she be his woman? He clearly lied!"I get it. You don't know what we are. But tell me, do you like m
"He has us in mind! See, he planned to pledge allegiance to Mr. Wood once he became the helmsman so he will lead the family to greater heights. He is just like his father. Selfless and always searching for every opportunity to move the family higher."A pity we listened to Hugo and Ava and killed him off with that accident. We even killed his baby mama. He was going to marry her that day and make her a real Douglas, therefore making Ryan a legitimate child! But we-" one of the elders, out of excitement, unconsciously blurts things he shouldn't have.By the time he regains himself and tries to shut his mouth, it's already too late! He had already dropped the bomb!"What?!" From the other end, Ryan who is still on the line, roars and jerks up, scaring the brunettes before him.He had always thought there was something off about the story of his parent's death Hugo told him when he was little. So he didn't think wrong all this time! His instincts never lied! Indeed, there is something of