CHAPTER SEVENTY ~NORA~I felt a rush of emotions as I spoke to the stranger on the phone. I was excited, hopeful, and afraid, all at once. I told the stranger everything I had seen. I described the building and the people I met there. While we talked, I paced my room aimlessly and used my other hand to play with my hair. As I thought and spoke about the construction site, a memory suddenly flashed into my mind. "You know what I just remembered?" I asked him. "What is it?" the stranger asked. "What did you remember?""The name of the person in charge of the construction. The name is Allyra. It's a strange name, isn't it?" I was trying to make sense of the memory, but it was all a jumble in my head. I wasn't sure what it all meant.The stranger on the phone was silent for a moment as if he was thinking. Then he spoke, his voice thoughtful. "I only know one thing about the name. Allura. A long time ago, I gave the bearer money to build a warehouse or a shop or something like that.
CHAPTER SEVENTY ONE~NORA~I stayed back behind my car, my hand placed on my chest. I was panting really hard. Soon, I started hearing sounds of commotion from inside. I heard sounds of commotion from inside the warehouse. Sounds of screams, gunshots, and ranting. My heart kept racing, and it seemed as though it was pumping blood faster than usual. While all this was happening, I tried to keep my emotions in check. I tried not to show too much emotions and tried to act normal. I held my pisser tightly onto my chest with my fingers trembling. I didn't know why I was being restless. Were u getting unnecessarily tensed? I doubt. Soon, I saw the police coming out with Chris. I exhaled deeply, yet my mind wasn't settled. Allison's men had been captured as well. As they approached me, my phone began to vibrate, causing me to almost scream. I was startled by the vibration, but I was able to control myself. I dipped my hand in my purse and brought out my phone quickly. The caller ID clearl
CHAPTER SEVENTY-TWO~NORA~"The stranger you have been chatting with," the driver replied with a plain voice. "Let's say he kind of figured out you will take this foolish step. He tracked your phone and sent me to your rescue," he explained. I wanted to ask more questions, but it was as though he read my mind. He chipped in before I even opened my mouth. "Don't ask me any further questions. That's all I can answer for now ."I sank into my seat. My heart was bleeding, and I forced back all the tears that had pilled up in my eyes. I was blinking rapidly. I couldn't control my emotions. I remembered one of Allison's words to me. "This is just the tip of the iceberg. An introduction to what I can do, and if you are not careful enough, I will end the existence of your family and every single one you know. "My heart sank immediately. I remembered this. Soon, the car pulled up in front of Aiden's mansion. I was so lost in thought that I didn't notice that we had gotten home until the c
CHAPTER SEVENTY- THREE AIDENI woke up feeling slightly tired on a Monday morning. I knew it would be a hectic day since I had an important meeting with the James Group of companies. I also knew that I had to attend the meeting, so I reluctantly dragged myself out of bed. My eyes felt heavy, and my body felt sluggish. I yawned and stretched, trying to wake myself up. But I just wanted to stay in bed and sleep in. However, the thought of the meeting kept me from going back to sleep. I got dressed, picked up my briefcase, and headed downstairs. As I entered the dining room, I saw Nora setting my breakfast at the table. She had made me a sandwich and a cup of tea. "Morning, Aiden," she said, smiling at me. "How did you sleep?""I slept okay," I said, still feeling a bit groggy. I sat down at the table and started eating my breakfast. Nora sat down across from me and watched me eat."You look a bit tired," she said, her face full of concern."I'm fine, Nora," I said, taking a sip of m
CHAPTER SEVENTY- FOUR~NORA~As I sat in my room, going through some important files, I felt a wave of exhaustion wash over me. But I knew I couldn't rest until I exposed the enemies. I had to stay focused and keep my wits about me. I couldn't afford to make any mistakes. As I continued to review the files, I noticed something that made my heart race. I had found a clue that could lead to uncovering the enemies' plot. That wasn't even my bother. I had much concern about the fact that Allison had the cops on her side. How would I compete against that? I was all alone with nothing. Even if I decided to expose her to the law, wouldn't it be the same law on her side?I racked my brain thinking of possible means to bring Allison down. I wouldn't let her sit on that seat and keep enjoying what wasn't meant for her. She was eating the fruit of my mother's labor while I was wallowing in pain and frustration. It was disheartening, and I was hurt because I couldn't do anything to save the co
CHAPTER SEVENTY-FIVE~NORA~My heart raced while I listened to the starter talk. He spoke about me going to the warehouse to meet his driver, who was already there, so together, we would find a way to bury Chris. He talked about Allison's men. They were no longer at the site, so the place was free for us to go to. I listened to the mysterious caller's instructions. I had so many questions, but the caller was firm in his request. I didn't know what to do. Against my better judgment, I decided to do as he asked.While he talked, I just nodded as though he could see me. I told him I would come and he hung up afterwards. I turned to Stella, trying to control my emotions. Any mention of Chris's name caused me so much pain. "What did he say?" Stella asked me curiously. I sighed and began to narrate to her all that he had said. Tears wouldn't let me talk, so it made us spend longer time discussing the five to eight-minute call I just made. "Nora, calm down," she told me and hugged me.
CHAPTER SEVENTY-SIX~AIDEN~"Excuse us for a moment," I said to the James group, and he and the shareholders stepped outside the boardroom.As soon as the door closed behind them, I turned to the shareholders. "What do you all think of the offer?" I asked."It's a good offer," one of the shareholders said. "But I'm not sure if it's the best move for the company."I nodded, considering the shareholder's words. I pondered the shareholder's words, my mind racing. I wanted to make the best decision for the company, but I wasn't sure if this was it. "My concern is that if we accept the offer, we'll be beholden to the James group," another said. "I'm not sure if that's a position we want to be in."The shareholders nodded, some of them looking thoughtful and some looking concerned."I see your point," one of them said. "But what if we could get more out of the deal?" Another asked. "What do you mean?" Another asked he was annoyed. I just listened to them. I would only speak when they w
CHAPTER SEVENTY-SEVEN NORA I walked into the mansion, feeling emotionally drained from the burial ceremony. I was still reeling from the loss of Chris, and I just wanted to escape into my room and sink into my pool of tears. But then, I saw Aiden sitting at the bar in the mansion, looking so broken and sad, I felt really bad for him. I slowly approached him, unsure of what to say.I wondered what was going in with him. I hoped it was something I could be able to handle. I hoped more that it was something we could be able to sort out together. I walked up to him and sat on the stool beside him. "Hey, Aiden," I called him softly. He didn't respond at first, just staring into his drink."Are you okay?" I asked, patting his shoulder. "I am not okay," he responded and buried his head on the table. I held his head and helped him lift it to look at me. "How can I be okay?" He questioned. "I am such an irresponsible child. So irresponsible, Nora. I just sat there and watched. " He s