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Betrayal Revealed
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I made my way into the mansion, as I hope to take the stairs, my legs came to a pause as I witnessed Uncle Marc who was already awaiting my presence. "So, how was it? Was my brother's son able to show that he has reached the heights?" Marc asked. Somehow, I found my thoughts back at Damarc's words, claiming that Uncle Marc was afraid of him, that's why he sent me. I shouldn't even pay a little thought to that now, should I? "Yes, Uncle Marc, I have proven and made sure to see through your words. Damarc has been silenced for good," I replied, hating myself for laying such a lie. But yet, I was sure and could only hope Uncle Marc doesn't find out that I was lying. "Alright, Dominic. I had trust that you would have done well, and I'm glad you did... better than Adrian. It's just such a disgrace that yet I have to put in with all his..." Uncle Marc's said, his voice trailing off. I heard him heave a sigh after, turning away from my side as he distanced further, taking the stairs up
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"I trust you can do the job perfectly," I said."Of course, Dominic, sir. You can surely trust me on that. Spying on someone is a little in my talents," he replied."Alright then, I shall send you the money, and I hope for a report soon on each and every step taken," I said, hanging up the call after.Even though I was not informed about Sierra going back to Las Vegas, I still wouldn't surely let my guard off on her.I had just hired a spy, detailing her details to him to keep tabs on every one of her movements back in Las Vegas.But really, maybe this was better. At least I would be able to monitor her better there, and she would surely feel free, thinking she isn't being watched.And about Adrian, Uncle Gavin had mentioned him going out, even though I still can't figure where he could probably have gone, with the situation of his wife traveling. But what was I saying? I forget the fact that they weren't married. Even so, I didn't expect it from them, especially Adrian, who knows Unc
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[Adrian POV]I had just received words that Sierra had already left the mansion. Knowing this wasn’t what I had planned, but yet, they all seemed to be taking place. "Why does everything just seem to be getting worse for me? Just why?"I smashed a bottle of wine on the wall. I had parked the car along the road, hoping for some air and a drink, but that didn’t help in any way.She shouldn't have accepted Uncle Marc's mission. But did she have a choice? I should have stopped her from becoming a sohoe in the first place. I did try, didn't I? Only to fail all because of Dominic.He is the reason I have failed so much in every plan I had laid down. I was quite sure he must be doing it all on purpose, wishing to show his way to the top and make all my faults visible. If he thinks he can surely take me on, I would be sure to show him that I am not easily taken down.If he hadn't destroyed my plan, Sierra wouldn't have been made a sohoe, and she wouldn't have been given a mission by Uncle Mar
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[Sierra POV]"We are here, mam," the driver uttered.To say I would be here right in front of my father's company, the same one my uncle had snatched, I had never stepped close to it since the very day it all happened. But at least now, I was back here, and only for revenge, with greater power to help me achieve that.I stepped out of the car as some of the men Marc had hired to guard me also stepped out, walking at my side as I made my way inside. I could feel some eyes on me the very moment I stepped in; some, I am sure, must be gazing at me out of recognition. I usually came to my dad's office back when he was alive, hoping to spend some lively time with him, so I was quite sure some of the old workers still possibly recognize me.While some, I am sure, it's because of the news of my presence as the Sohoe of the De Santos, paying their company a visit.The whole company that was busy with loud voices went silent as it felt like they all froze."We are here to see Clarence Monroe,"
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"Should we, mam?" one of the bodyguards questioned, this time hoping to lay an attack on Clarence."No. Leave it..." I replied. I took steps, walking closer to my uncle, who I found trembling with sweaty pulse as he tried wiping the sweat off his face, only to drop the handkerchief from his hands."How... how... d... did you..." he stammered."You mean how did I become the Sohoe of the De Santos... I am sure it must be shocking to you..." I said.I sat down on one of the seats as the other people present at the conference stood trembling as well."Leave..." I said to them as they wasted no time in paying heed to my words. They left the room in haste."I'm sorry, dear. You know I didn't mean to treat you in such a way. I mean, I must be stupid to do that; I was just annoyed, but please forgive me, dear, and let's just leave that aside..." he said.But even though I was quite furious at his words, this wasn't the time to lay that out."I am only here for business. Have a seat, Mr. Clare
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I made my way, entering the mansion, and I sat down on the couch, releasing a breath. I rested my head a bit, glancing around as I watched some of the maids tidying up some parts of the mansion.There weren't as many maids here as there were at Marc's mansion in Los Angeles, but being here alone, there was a sense of ease. At least I was away from them, and being here alone, I could plan each move peacefully and smartly."Mam, the food is ready," one of the maids uttered with a half-bow."Alright, I am coming," I replied, and she left my side after.Not long after, I stood up and made my way to the dining table, where the food had already been served.I sat down, taking a little bite. The taste left me with a thought of my mother.Being back here, it seemed like more memories of her and my father just kept flooding in.Sometimes I wondered that if all had gone well, and my uncle hadn't come into the picture, snatching everything from us, possibly we would be here all together, eating
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"Alright," I said, grabbing the blue metal box from the locksmith as he stood up, leaving another half-bow before turning and leaving the mansion after.I made my way back to my room, seating on the bed; this was the place to open it. Who knows what was inside the box? Perhaps a lead. Could Nate be right, that this was surely going to help me...?I honestly hoped that was going to happen; then I can start my plans on Dominic.I opened up the box, and some dust spurred out, almost choking me as I coughed out loud, trying to grasp for a proper breath. I grabbed a cup of water, which was placed on the nightstand beside me, gulping it up as I let out a breath. I should have expected that amount of dust since it seemed like an old box.I gently checked inside the box, making sure I didn't cause some more dust to spread around.I caught sight of what seemed like some envelopes. I opened up one of the envelopes, and inside was a picture...Checking through the pictures, a stunned look came
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[Dominic's POV]"How many glasses, mister?" I heard the bartender ask, only for me to grab the whole bottle of wine from his hand, gulping down the entire bottle. I smashed it on the ground after. The smashing sound caused many of the guests present to react, but none approached me, knowing who I was, as they only maintained their former state."Another..." I demanded, glaring at the bartender who brought another bottle in a blink. I gulped that one down too, leaving the bartender's side. This time, my legs had already gone numb. To think I would find myself here today, getting drunk. I wanted all the words, the sight I had witnessed. I wished for it all to be gone.It felt hard to accept the truth, even though it was real."Uncle Marc, just why?" I questioned in my thoughts. But no matter how much I tried, making it all leave my mind, i ended up failing at that.I thought... I mean, I really saw him as somebody I could look up to, surpassing his limits one day. I had little idea he h
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