Drake's POV I got into my car, I unwound my window glasses, adjusted my rearview mirror,ignited my engine and drove down the busy highway. The afternoon sun was up, bright and scorching. I took a rightward turn,my phone dinged immediately.I held the steering with one hand and attended to my phone with the other. My phone lit,a message from Sam popped up.SAM: Meet me at Francisco and family tea shop, a mile away from the United Bank corporate building. Please make it snappy, I have other clients waiting.ME: I'll be there in twenty minutes. I texted back and refocused on the road. I drove down and took a rightward turn driving at a steady speed. I contemplated stopping by the hospital to see how Charlotte was doing but then I had an appointment with Sam and it was almost twelve noon.My phone lit up and began to ring. Ron's caller ID danced across my screen.My brows pulled together. Why is he calling me?“ What is it Ron?." I asked with displeasure. I didn't have time for unneces
Valerie's POV I came out of the shower,a sudden chill enveloped me as soon as the AC touched my skin. I firmly hugged my towel hoping my body could generate heat and drive the cold away even though I knew it was just temporary. I had a towel loosely wrapped around my head, holding back water droplets from streaming down my body.I reached out to my drawer and grabbed my lotion. My hands are pulling out the towel around my head.My phone lit up and began to ring. I reached out and grabbed it,my eyes scanning the contact ID dancing across my screen. Ron.“ Hey Ron." I answered by placing my phone on my dress table.“ Hey Valerie." He replied with his voice sounding as if he just woke up from bed but I knew someone like Ron couldn't just be waking up from bed by this time.“ You didn't keep me updated on everything happening in Drake's manor. If you don't fill me in on everything,how am I supposed to help you plot your vengeance on the two love birds." Ron said, his voice laced wit
Drake's POV Sam listened with keen interest. His eyes flickering with hope. He had Americano tea and was leaning deep into his chair with his eyes bored into me. “It ended up with a cumulative amount of $120,000. I am still shocked as to why I haven't received another debit alert yet but I hope I don't. The experience is traumatizing." I sat straight,my eyes fixed on Sam's face." I need your help Sam.” I demanded,my voice dripping with urgency and politeness. I downed the rest of my cold Americano tea ahead and watched as Sam took in my request bit by bit." I am willing and ready to help you achieve your aim but that's going to cost you a huge fortune.My face dropped , I looked away. A huge fortune?Why was Sam talking as if he wanted to dupe me of the money I had left? My palm massaged my chin ,my thoughts bubbling through my frail mind. I was willing to pay whatever he offered me“ How much is your charge?." I asked,my gaze unwavering.Sam cleared his throat, my mind missed a b
Valerie's POV “ You don't mean everything you just said to me!" Jasmine exclaimed, clapping her hands in awe. We were both seated on Valerie's bed in her cozy little bedroom, sharing a packet of pizza and milk. Her house was my home. I felt inner peace being within its walls. It gave me comfort. Jasmine was more than a friend. She was someone I'd wish to be my sister if I was given a second chance at life.“I guess that's what she deserved. Sometimes I feel like Charlotte would never get enough pain for what he did to my baby. It sucks how much pain I had to go through because of her.” Jasmine pats my shoulder, a compassionate gaze radiating from the onyx depths of her eyes. “ It's going to be alright. Losing your innocent bae must have put you in so much grief but I bet you Charlotte is going to pay with everything she holds dear." Jasmine picked up her milk and made an imaginary click with the air. I giggled and relaxed.“She's definitely beginning to pay for her crimes." I pick
Drake's POV Charlotte's ward's door opened and I stepped in, the heavy smell of antiseptic spray greeted my nostrils immediately. The ward was quiet except for the soft hum from the lifesaving machineries around her.Charlotte who I presumed to be asleep raised her head at the sound of my approaching footsteps. A grimace pulled on her face as she sat up. She locked gazes with me, fierce and unwavering. Her face was pretty healed up,with a few marks left on her face which could be easily concealed with a good makeup. Her tooth was still missing.“ What are you doing here?." She lashed at me as I took a seat on a hospital cushion.“ That's no way to welcome me." I snapped back, giving Charlotte no room to insult my presence. After all, my family owned the hospital.I hiss slipped from Charlotte's lips. She looked away.“ I came to check on you." Those words sounded forced. I still had my suspicions not until Sam had proved my hunch wrong. For now,I trusted no one, Valerie, Charlotte a
Valerie's POV I wasn't expecting Charlotte back home. Her arrival took me by surprise. Drake had left the house immediately after breakfast without saying a word. Not that I cared if he did. “ Welcome home ma'am," Shirley and Mia greeted, each with a radiant beam that caused my stomach to churn. I was heading downstairs for a glass of water when Charlotte walked in,her eyes taking in the beauty of the house she had missed.She sniffed in Inhaling the lavender scented candles positioned around the house.“ How I have missed this!." She mumbled,a deep throated sigh slipped through her mouth.I walked into the kitchen quickly filled my glass with water and headed upstairs.“ That's no way to welcome the host of the house." Charlotte's said,her voice halting my midway the stairs.My grin tightened around the glass. I turned around locking gazes with Charles.“ You are not my host. As much as you are an owner of this house,so am I. Let's not forget that." I cautioned sternly and walked
Drake's POV The ball solstice was an upcoming event that happened barely ten days from today. I had forgotten about the party. I have had a lot on my mind lately to think about a party. I already too occurred with the fraudulent act pulled on me that caused $120,000 to go out of the company's purse.The Solstice Ball party was a party where employers and their employees had a night off,wore masks to parties in expensive attires and exquisite beauties.It happened once a year and was always memorable. It was a day for relaxation by both the employees and their employers. A lot of staff looked forward to it with high hopes and so did I but firstly I had to sort out some important problems.“ I have it under control. Thanks for the reminder." I replied absentmindedly and took a bite from my toasted bread.A blush tainted Charlotte's cheeks. She loved being showered with praises.My phone lit up and began to ring just as I was about to take my last bite Sam's caller ID popped across my
Valerie's POV I got out of the house dressed in a blue demin jean trouser and matching jacket. My hair was packed into a bun. I entered my car, ignited it and drove down to the nearest pharmacy. I picked up my phone, calling Jasmine.“ Hello jasmine." I called out immediately I was connected to her end.“ Hey , good morning. What's up?" She asked,her voice a mix of excitement and expectation.“Good morning." I replied, my right hand swirling the wheel with ease. My eyes were glued to the road laid out In Front of me.“ I should have called earlier." I started,not knowing what to say next.“ I am on my way to the pharmacy." I announced, my voice dripping with fear.“ What for? Are you sick? What happened?.” Jasmine's bombardment came,her voice a mix of worry and sympathy.“I don't know what’s wrong with me but I think I am sick. Are you busy right now?." I asked, hoping Jasmine wasn't." I am not busy though, I am just going through some new cake recipe I stumbled on on the internet.