Donovan was avoiding her, that Valerie could tell. Ever since what happened the last two days she hasn’t seen him, nor did she get the chance to tell him about changing her work routine and let her work in the maid quarters. He’s not in his room anytime she goes there to clean it, and he has been skipping breakfast which she didn't mind. As long as this was going to be her new routine, she won’t mind if he decides not to come back to the house anymore. So, not only was she relieved in these past days that she hasn’t seen him, her mind has been calm about what has happened. Although, there’s been no information about Marco, since he too hasn’t been coming to the house. It still bothered her because she wanted to know if he was okay. What if he’s dead? That has been the question on her mind since two days ago. Things have been quiet for her. Yet, there didn't seem to be any unusual movement or any latest gossip from the maids about what happened. Although, she couldn’t know if anyth
Marco groaned slightly as he opened his eyes to connect with familiar gray walls, he’s back at his villa but he was sure that this wasn’t where he was before.He vividly remembered having his father over here, he had walked out on his old man because he couldn’t take what it was that he was offering to him. Then he met Jolene.At the mention of her name, Marco sat up from his bed instantly which made him whimper in pain because he stressed his wounded shoulder. The doctor has advised that he avoids any strenuous activities for the moment, just until his shoulder is fully healed but it couldn’t be helped that he barely remembers that he had a gunshot wound on his shoulder.He wondered how Jolene still remembered her way back here, since the last time she was here he barely gave her time to know where exactly he took her.Smart ass!Marco said, but he was surprised that Jolene didn’t take him to her father. Frankly speaking, this was the perfect time, no, this was an opportunity that sh
“Sir, please have mercy.” Eve cried , kneeling in front of Mr.B. Unfortunately, she wasn’t able to do what he had asked of her, to get the evidence that would help him get rid of his opposition, Mr.H.But it seemed like Mr. H, knew what was going on, after spending two good weeks at his side she wasn’t able to get what was ordered of her. If anything, Mr. H has laughed right in front of her face the moment she tried seducing her way through his life. She tried using the same tactics that Pandora used on both men, but Mr. H, disgraced her for ruining his reputation as a married man, and in turn, told her to relay the message back to her master, B, that it won’t be so easy to get rid of him.“How many days did i gave you?” Mr. B asked, with a calm expression while using a rag to clean the sword that has been his most prized possession that he had in his office.She too has seen him use it on many others that deserved punishment, but she didn’t believe that a day would come when she wo
Vanessa stared at him with a binocular in hand from the other building. He was there just like they spoke on the phone. Reporter Kim has kept to his word to meet her, but she couldn’t take chances as to not take extra caution before meeting him.After all, there’s a reason why he’s the highest paying journalist in the state at the moment. She took up her phone and called him.“I’m here just like we talked about.” Reporter Kim said over the phone, he was just doing his job like any journalist would do until he received an email from an anonymous source, that told him that she has important information to give him about the truth behind the Castillio family, and their link to the deadly crime organization called the Blacksmiths.At first, he concluded that it was just a spam, he wasn’t new to his job, and knew that pranksters were everywhere. Yet, it wasn’t everyday that you would see someone brave enough to speak against the Castillo Family.So, that’s why he took the risk to come out
Relief swept through Donovan when he saw Marco, at least he’s not dead. He didn’t bother calling him again after many failed attempts to reach him, which is why he has no other option than to come meet him himself. After all, they had a lot to talk about but from the look of things, it’s obvious that Marco doesn’t want to see him. This wasn’t the moment he went all bossy on him. This man was the only closest person to whom he called a friend , apart from his younger brother. He has always done everything he has ordered him to do without questioning him about that, he respected him for that and also for putting up with his bitter character where others failed to warm up to him, even from when he was at a young age he has only been the one and loyal friend he has. “How’s your shoulder?” He asked, ignoring his stupid statement asking him about why he’s here when he already knows the answer to that. Marco scoffed at his fake concern for him. It was at this moment that everything his fat
“As you all know that tonight is going to be a busy night. I will advise you all to be on your best behavior and avoid making mistakes you all might take your life. Trust me, you don’t want to get on the bad side of the big bosses.” Lucy advised the maids as they were all lined up. It was the very first time more of them were getting to see the full family assembly here, and Lucy was given the order to make sure that things were in order among the maids that were working for Donovan. The maids that were being sent from the family house has all left after helping out in the morning, giving room for the others that were stationed here. Everyone was ecstatic to finally see the big bosses, the one who calls the shots. Whereas, the few others who are familiar with this didn't act like there was anything much about the whole familiar meeting up. But it wasn’t the same for Lucy, she was more excited than anyone that one might mistake this night to be her engagement party. For someone who
He didn't want to be back here, at least for the moment but in order to have one last dinner appointment with the whole family before Daisy leaves, had him here in the exact place where he said that he won’t be coming until he’s sorted himself out.Everyone was seated around the dining table, thankfully Marco and his father were present too so he wasn’t bothered to be the only person to entertain his family. Although, Marco’s father was glaring at him which he understood the reason for that, but he wasn’t bothered about him.If anything, anyone bearing grudges against him right now, was wasting his energy since the only person that he knew that he offended, who was on his mind all day is her, Valerie. Yet, he didn’t see her yet, she was not among the maids that was attending to his parents.“Is everything alright, son?” Salvatore asked Donovan, breaking him from his line of thoughts as he looked at his grandfather and forced a smile on his face, as to not alert him that he was being b
“You need to calm down first, Scott. Our daughter isn’t a child anymore.” Mrs Harris said trying to calm her angry husband, who was threatening to bring down this house down in rage over Jolene’s nonchalant behavior since yesterday.Apparently, he had arrived home last night with the plan to break the news of him being transferred to the city to his family, but Jolene wasn’t back home yet from work and it made him worried that she was taking such late night shifts.Even when he called her that night and offered her a ride back home, she declined his help and he understood what she was trying to do. She didn't want to live in fear anymore after the stalking incident, yet it was only him who knew how serious things were and had kept both her and her mother in the dark but that’s because of their safety.Jolene doesn’t know who these people are, and neither could he explain too since he hasn’t had a one on one experience with them. Vanessa has only been the person, who has given him a he
Valerie woke up as a result of the continuous shuffling and voices that she heard, voices that seemed familiar until she finally opened her eyes to see that the room she was in was messed up.Also, Donovan was yelling at someone on the phone and that was what has made her sit up from the bed, she hasn’t seen him act this way before, she has never seen him so angry or has she?Valerie couldn’t remember, but she knew that this wasn’t the first time that she had seen him this way, but it’s just her memory that was failing her. She has been forgetting a lot of things lately, and she was bothered about itThere was nothing pleasant about her past to remember, although she had no idea what her past was like, and the fact that she couldn’t do anything like telling Donovan about it, without him being angry about it, made her not bring it up.The fear she has for him was the beginning of wisdom for her to know that as long as she was on his good side, that he will treat her like a queen. All s
Maria looked down at her wrist watch to see that she’s been here for a good thirty minutes, yet she wasn’t giving up. It was so obvious that after her last meetup with Donovan, he was serious about the both of them not seeing each other any longer.Yet, from the urgency in her tone while she typed that message to him, it was only wise for him to know that she has something important to tell him about, but from the look of things it seems that he would rather watch Pandora kill his best friend, rather than to give her a listening ear.She rubbed her hands nervously to the point that it became so sweaty, and she didn't even want to talk about the part where her heart was beating irregularly as a result of her feeling anxious, about what the outcome of this meeting would turn to once she tells him everything starting from the beginning.“Ma’am.”Maria backed out of her thoughts to look at Cassy, who was standing in front of her holding her blazer. It was freezing cold out here, and for t
“So, you are trying to tell me that Alberto has been working for Maria all these while?” Mr. Salvatore asked for the second time, while his secretary replied back as best as he can as if the evidence wasn’t there right in front of him, with tbe photos containing pictures of Alberto and Maria.There were some pictures of them too on a business trip, as well as them going out on a date at a fancy restaurant. Truly, the pictures didn’t do any justice to try to prove that it was photoshopped.Al lot of misfortunes has befallen his business and family’s unity which was why Salvatore Castillo, had asked his secretary to keep an eye on every single person in the family, and out of all of them, Alberto was the scapegoat that has been working along with that woman, all these time!It was obvious that his son didn't have any idea of what’s going on, or did he? No! Salvatore knew that Angelo can be anything else but not stupid.He won’t protect his best friend at the cost of his own family. So,
“Miss.Jolene Harris?” The nurse called from the door, which broke Jolene out of her thoughts, to look at her mother who haven’t spoken to her, after letting her know about her past entanglement with Marco.She hasn’t made her father knkw anything about it, but the young lady didjt know how long her mother will be willing to keep her secret, if it’s positive that she’s pregnant.The choice of abortion is not an option, but wjtg the way her mother was ti g so far scaged her, she doesn’t want to abort the child, what sort of mother will she be to kill her own child despite the father being a dead rat.Her mother was angry and disappointed, of there was a y sophisticated way of explaining the look on her mothers face, after she find her of Marco, she couldn’t explain.Jolene felt bad.She regrets everything.Meeting Marco?Allowing him to get into her head?Him using her only ti dump her afterwards after getting what he wanted?It’s all her fault!Yet, she couldn’t hear the thoughts of he
Maria was inside her office signing important documents that needed her attention, before her door was slammed open and in walked an angry Alberto with her secretary, Cassy, rushing behind him.“Ma, I tried to stop him.” Cassy said, going to touch Alberto but Maria raised her up which stopped her from doing what she was about to do.The look on Alberto’s face said it all? He was clearly not in a good mood, but that doesn’t mean that he’s supposed to do anything he likes because they were business partners.He ought to show his respect as long as he’s here in her office, but of course that was something people like him, mafia men didn’t understand.“It’s okay, Cassy. Send in some refreshments.” Maria said, as Cassy looked at Alberto one more time.The look in her eyes said that she didn't trust him not to harm her madam, which Maria understands that she will be waiting outside with the security. They will all be on standby in case Alberto does anything silly.But Maria wasn’t scared of
“What the fuck do you mean that he’s gone missing?!!” Donovan yelled over the phone, that it made a sleeping Valerie jump up in her sleep from how loud he was on the phone.When he saw her do that, he had to leave the room entirely since he didn't want her to hear about this conversation.Apparently, he has woken up to the call to hear that Marco was missing, after he has sent Rio to check up on him going after the reporter that he ordered him to bring to him.Upon hearing the words of one of his men who toned him all he needed to know at Marco’s disappearance. Annoyance wrapped around Donovan’s body, while he was already thinking hard of what and who could pull such nonsense and..“Boss.” Rio’s voice interrupted his thought as well as the phone call, he looked at him then at the figure that was standing at Rio's back that wasn’t looking good.Donovan cut the call before Rio came closer with Chase limping behind him, while getting scared at what the Boss’ reaction would be at him rela
Mature Content!Domestic violence!The breakfast started off fine, with Grandfather acting like he wasn’t the same person that had given him an ultimatum to choose between his mom and the love of his life. Angelo has given Donovan a signal from the very first time he has arrived with Anastasia, not to try to piss off the old man, since he was just looking for a reason to either kill his mom and Valerie .So, he tried his best to act as normal as possible, with his grandfather acting like the good father in law he was, by pushing the best past of the meal to Anastasia’s way.Donovan knows what he’s trying to do, but the old man has no idea that he had full control over his wife. He would be so disappointed to hear what Anastasia has to say, if he goes ahead to talk about Valerie.“So, have you made your decision yet?” Salvatore asked, looking at Donovan who looked at his father for an answer, but he himself didn't know what to say, since he wasn’t expecting his father to talk about th
Anastasia tried zipping up her gown, but she couldn’t reach towards the zipper. She has received word from one the guard that her presence was needed at her husband’s family house, for breakfast. With the talk of everyone being present there, she had made up her mind to as well use the opportunity to talk to her father in law, about how Donovan has been treating her all these while.A month and three days!That’s how long she has stayed here, locked up inside her room all day without any sight of her husband. After he had abandoned her on their wedding night for the girl he claims he’s in love with. He did much worse by taking away her phone, or any devices around the house she found use to reach out to anyone outside.To shut her up for good, but this opportunity was staring right at her face. She had her mind made up to expose Donovan’s ill treatment towards her.What sort of husband abandons his wife for months, on their wedding night, without checking up on her or their son, he h
Matured Content!!“You can leave now, it’s late.” Donovan said to Rio after coming down from the car. After he has successfully transferred to his new place days ago, he hasn’t been in constant contact with Marco, for which the reason was only made known to him.Irrespective of what Marco has done, he didn't want to give off the fact that they were having issues, afterall, Rio and Marco weren’t close like he’s with the three. Rio has always wanted Marco’s position and if Marco doesn’t sit up, and do his job, the position of his second in command could be Rios.“Before that sir..” Rio said, rubbing his hand nervously since he didn't know how he’s going to take the news he’s about to tell him.“What is it?” Donovan turned to face him. He has far more important things to do like cooking dinner for him and babygirl, but he’s been busy lately. So Rio and a new maid that he has assigned, were the ones that handle things over here when he’s away.He knew that he was wrong, so, he would have