2008, 23:00
“I wonder if Papa is going to be home today!” The little girl exclaimed as she looked at the man to her right, who wore a full black suit and an earpiece in his right ear.
“Your father had told us he’d be waiting for you back at home,” answered the man as he tried to calm the little girl down.
“Jorgen,” called the other man sitting on the opposite side of the man named Jorgen. His eyes flashed with concern and alertness when Jorgen got the instructions. Someone was after them.
“Young miss, please wear your seatbelt. We’ll be speeding the car a bit,” instructed Jorgen, which the little girl followed.
Due to the rain, the driver couldn’t speed up any faster since it would be dangerous. But that didn’t matter because they were getting trailed. And everyone except for the little girl knew they were getting chased.
“Requesting reinforcements, location private skyway,” Jorgen spoke through the earpiece.
“Copy. Reinforcements coming in 10 minutes.”
“10 minutes is too long. Make it 5.”
“We’ll do our best, sir.”
The little girl looked up at Jorgen, smiling at him. Deep inside, Jorgen wished and hoped nothing would happen to them tonight. After all, this little girl is very precious. She came from an influential family who might and can change the world. The most precious Heir of the Ambroise family.
The car continued to speed up, only when the driver lost his focus on the road as the car behind them rammed into them. The driver lost the steering wheel for a second, which caused them to almost crash.
The driver managed to get back on the road and kept his focus back up. Only when he felt something wrong. The driver stepped on the brakes, but the car wasn’t slowing down.
“Jorgen, the breaks aren’t working. They were tampered with,” the driver swore.
“Keep moving,” instructed Jorgen, who turned his head to look at the car behind them.
The driver did as instructed, but out of nowhere, a car was driving on the same lame as them but rushing towards them. The driver instinctively moved the wheel, which caused the vehicle to swerve and flip.
The two cars chasing them stopped right in front of the flipped car, and two men walked out of the vehicle. They didn’t care if they were getting drenched by the rain. They had to make sure the little girl was dead.
“Target annihilated.”
“What do you mean by annihilated? You haven’t checked on the girl. Don’t tell me you’re soft towards the enemy because the target is a little girl?”
“I’m not!” The man with a scar on his left cheek yelled at his accomplice. “Just listen. I’m in charge of this.”
“Hmph, I don’t care. All I care about is getting the money. See you never.”
The two men walked back to their cars and drove off. But just as mentioned, the little girl wasn’t dead. The voice of the little girl could be heard calling for Jorgen. Whose bodies were wrapped around the little girl.
“Jorgen?” Called the little girl as she tried to push him away. But with this small body of hers, she couldn’t move him. The little girl had to loosen herself, and she did it somehow. Then she realized they were flipped but was still confused about what had happened.
No one was responding to her. Not Jorgen or the driver.
For a five-year-old girl, she was intelligent. Because she had been trained and taught when this kind of situation would happen. Never did she think it was actually going to happen.
The little girl stopped calling for help and pushed herself up. Fortunately, this small body of hers helped her crawl out of the flipped car. She managed to get through the car windows, but at what cost?
Her knees were scraped, and her palms were bleeding from the glass shards. The little girl did not know what to say. She was speechless, uncertain, and afraid of what to do.
What could a five-year-old girl do? She did not own any electronics or know how to use one. And even if she finds one, it is useless. She couldn’t find one.
The little girl touched her forehead and looked at her hand, covered in red. She didn’t know if it was because of the lights from the car, but her hands were covered in red. She again touched her forehead only to have a tight sensation feeling in her chest.
She was alone. The little girl then realized she was alone. Jorgen wasn’t responding. Her surroundings weren’t clear due to the rain, and it was night. There were barely any cars on the road they took.
“Jorgen?” The little girl called one last time. “Hey, answer me.”
No response.
It was dark and cold, which scared any children her age. Her hands trembled, and her voice wouldn’t come out of her mouth. No one was here.
“Why am I seeing red? Why is it red? Why? Why?!” screamed the little girl before entering the darkness.
That night served as the greatest loss of the Ambroise family as they almost lost their one and only heir.
Fifteen years later…“Ambroise enterprise had recently overpassed their greatest competitor in revenue, which makes—“Before the newscaster continued, Alise had shut the television off. Every time she heard the word “Ambroise,” it didn’t sound good in her ears, or it was because she had to keep hiding the truth. An ordinary-looking girl who is the daughter of the richest and probably the most influential man on earth. Though she liked her simple life. At some point, she didn’t care about her parents. But there were times she would get jealous of other kids. Wealth and Alise. She agreed that they didn’t get along with each other. Her life, as of now, was perfect. Simple and free. Well, this is how she had been living for the past fifteen years. Her first memory of her five-year-old self was waking up on the hospital bed. Alise White or her real last name, Alise Ambroise. White is her grandmother’s last name, which Alise decided to take even though it was not official. She had a reas
White ceiling. Light grey walls. The smell of newly furnished furniture. A room well-lit by the huge glass pane. Everything looked modern and expensive, making Alise sit up from the unfamiliar space. Where was she? She didn’t know. Her bed was soft, unlike back at her old house. Everything and everywhere was clean. Not a single dust could be seen. And her body felt like a feather. Was it because of the comfortable bed? They were soft and could be used like a trampoline. “Get a hold of yourself,” Alise told herself as she slipped her foot into the slippers on the floor near her bed. Confused, Alise walked towards the huge glass pane only to see a huge pool, and the outer walls were surrounded by trees. Only a few houses were to be seen. As if this house or mansion was on an isolated island. “You’ve awaken.”Alise gasped and turned her back immediately, hearing a man’s voice. She gulped as their eyes met each other. The man chuckled as he used one hand to close the door, and the oth
As the sun began setting, the mansion was filled with young men’s voices. Their shoes were aligned by the front door. Despite all that, Alise still locked herself inside the room. She dared not leave her room or go around the house for a short tour. She was still confused and trying to absorb everything. But it was too much for her. Alise could hear muffled voices by her door, and all the more it scared her. As long as she could remember, she had always been alone. Barely having a single friend or someone to talk to. Thus, meeting new people always scared her. What if they don’t like her? What if they don’t get along with each other?Alise sighed out loud, not knowing what she was doing. She wanted to go back home. She wanted to go back to her old life. She doesn’t want this fancy mansion or room or what. She wanted her grandmother, who was never coming back. Three knocks on the door, and Alise didn’t bother opening the door, knowing it was Randy who was calling her for dinner. “Mi
The meeting room turned silent. The five guys were in their seats, pondering and wondering what went wrong. Did they say something terrible to offend Alise? If so, that wasn’t their intention. They were tasked by their leader. The leader of the Ambroise family is a powerful family that controls a mafia group that started fifteen years ago. In the black markets, they were considered the ones no one should ever touch or mess with. But that didn’t mean no one would dare. There were many assassination attempts, but all failed because of how extremely professional and trained they were. As for the five guys, they are a part of the mafia raised to protect Alise from any danger. It was a matter of time before they introduced themselves to Alise since time was running out for them. The truth about Alise Ambroise being alive will shock the world, especially the enemies of the Ambroise Family. And because of that, Alise needs extra protection. Alise knew about her origins as part of the A
“Sir, it has been three days, and no matter how hard we try to convince Miss Alise to head over to the main house, she wouldn’t listen.” “Hm…she sure is stubborn like her mother,” the man laughed over the phone. The man coughs multiple times while Joshua purses his lips. “I’ll be there. It’s been years since I’ve last seen her. I should at least go see my daughter.” “Sir, are you alright?” “I’m fine, Joshua. Just a cough. I’m not going to die just like that. And didn’t I tell you to stop calling me, sir? I’ve raised you like my son.” “But…” “No buts. I promised your father that I’ll take care of you.” At a young age, Joshua Duke lost his father, who also served Franklin Ambroise as his bodyguard. Unfortunately, his father passed away because of an accident that was related to fifteen years ago. “Anyways, this old man needs to get some rest. Joshua, please take care of my daughter,” the man ended the phone call while Joshua sighed. “Yes, please get some rest,” Joshua ended the
The sun rose to a new day, and Alise had been awake. Usually, she would be asleep until afternoon, though she wasn’t like this back then. There was nothing to do in the mansion, and Alise thought being this lazy was fine. During the past few days, she did her best to leave her room at least twice or thrice for lunch and dinner. Then, most of the time, she stays in her room, scrolling through her phone or watching movies from the television. It was a good thing there was a television in her room since Alise loved watching movies. One of her favorite movies was Angels and Demons, featuring Tom Hanks. “Alise! Are you awake?” Kevin asked behind the door. “I am. Is there anything you need from me?” “I do. Your father is here.” Thump. Her heart skipped a beat. “M-my father?” She stuttered. “Yes, Sir is here.” “I’ll go down in a bit.” Alise didn’t think her father would come. When she was younger, she always asked Grace for her parents, but they never came. But again, Grace ra
The sun rose to a new day, and Alise had been awake. Usually, she would be asleep until afternoon, though she wasn’t like this back then. There was nothing to do in the mansion, and Alise thought being this lazy was fine. During the past few days, she did her best to leave her room at least twice or thrice for lunch and dinner. Then, most of the time, she stays in her room, scrolling through her phone or watching movies from the television. It was a good thing there was a television in her room since Alise loved watching movies. One of her favorite movies was Angels and Demons, featuring Tom Hanks. “Alise! Are you awake?” Kevin asked behind the door. “I am. Is there anything you need from me?” “I do. Your father is here.” Thump. Her heart skipped a beat. “M-my father?” She stuttered. “Yes, Sir is here.” “I’ll go down in a bit.” Alise didn’t think her father would come. When she was younger, she always asked Grace for her parents, but they never came. But again, Grace ra
“Sir, it has been three days, and no matter how hard we try to convince Miss Alise to head over to the main house, she wouldn’t listen.” “Hm…she sure is stubborn like her mother,” the man laughed over the phone. The man coughs multiple times while Joshua purses his lips. “I’ll be there. It’s been years since I’ve last seen her. I should at least go see my daughter.” “Sir, are you alright?” “I’m fine, Joshua. Just a cough. I’m not going to die just like that. And didn’t I tell you to stop calling me, sir? I’ve raised you like my son.” “But…” “No buts. I promised your father that I’ll take care of you.” At a young age, Joshua Duke lost his father, who also served Franklin Ambroise as his bodyguard. Unfortunately, his father passed away because of an accident that was related to fifteen years ago. “Anyways, this old man needs to get some rest. Joshua, please take care of my daughter,” the man ended the phone call while Joshua sighed. “Yes, please get some rest,” Joshua ended the
The meeting room turned silent. The five guys were in their seats, pondering and wondering what went wrong. Did they say something terrible to offend Alise? If so, that wasn’t their intention. They were tasked by their leader. The leader of the Ambroise family is a powerful family that controls a mafia group that started fifteen years ago. In the black markets, they were considered the ones no one should ever touch or mess with. But that didn’t mean no one would dare. There were many assassination attempts, but all failed because of how extremely professional and trained they were. As for the five guys, they are a part of the mafia raised to protect Alise from any danger. It was a matter of time before they introduced themselves to Alise since time was running out for them. The truth about Alise Ambroise being alive will shock the world, especially the enemies of the Ambroise Family. And because of that, Alise needs extra protection. Alise knew about her origins as part of the A
As the sun began setting, the mansion was filled with young men’s voices. Their shoes were aligned by the front door. Despite all that, Alise still locked herself inside the room. She dared not leave her room or go around the house for a short tour. She was still confused and trying to absorb everything. But it was too much for her. Alise could hear muffled voices by her door, and all the more it scared her. As long as she could remember, she had always been alone. Barely having a single friend or someone to talk to. Thus, meeting new people always scared her. What if they don’t like her? What if they don’t get along with each other?Alise sighed out loud, not knowing what she was doing. She wanted to go back home. She wanted to go back to her old life. She doesn’t want this fancy mansion or room or what. She wanted her grandmother, who was never coming back. Three knocks on the door, and Alise didn’t bother opening the door, knowing it was Randy who was calling her for dinner. “Mi
White ceiling. Light grey walls. The smell of newly furnished furniture. A room well-lit by the huge glass pane. Everything looked modern and expensive, making Alise sit up from the unfamiliar space. Where was she? She didn’t know. Her bed was soft, unlike back at her old house. Everything and everywhere was clean. Not a single dust could be seen. And her body felt like a feather. Was it because of the comfortable bed? They were soft and could be used like a trampoline. “Get a hold of yourself,” Alise told herself as she slipped her foot into the slippers on the floor near her bed. Confused, Alise walked towards the huge glass pane only to see a huge pool, and the outer walls were surrounded by trees. Only a few houses were to be seen. As if this house or mansion was on an isolated island. “You’ve awaken.”Alise gasped and turned her back immediately, hearing a man’s voice. She gulped as their eyes met each other. The man chuckled as he used one hand to close the door, and the oth
Fifteen years later…“Ambroise enterprise had recently overpassed their greatest competitor in revenue, which makes—“Before the newscaster continued, Alise had shut the television off. Every time she heard the word “Ambroise,” it didn’t sound good in her ears, or it was because she had to keep hiding the truth. An ordinary-looking girl who is the daughter of the richest and probably the most influential man on earth. Though she liked her simple life. At some point, she didn’t care about her parents. But there were times she would get jealous of other kids. Wealth and Alise. She agreed that they didn’t get along with each other. Her life, as of now, was perfect. Simple and free. Well, this is how she had been living for the past fifteen years. Her first memory of her five-year-old self was waking up on the hospital bed. Alise White or her real last name, Alise Ambroise. White is her grandmother’s last name, which Alise decided to take even though it was not official. She had a reas
2008, 23:00“I wonder if Papa is going to be home today!” The little girl exclaimed as she looked at the man to her right, who wore a full black suit and an earpiece in his right ear. “Your father had told us he’d be waiting for you back at home,” answered the man as he tried to calm the little girl down. “Jorgen,” called the other man sitting on the opposite side of the man named Jorgen. His eyes flashed with concern and alertness when Jorgen got the instructions. Someone was after them. “Young miss, please wear your seatbelt. We’ll be speeding the car a bit,” instructed Jorgen, which the little girl followed. Due to the rain, the driver couldn’t speed up any faster since it would be dangerous. But that didn’t matter because they were getting trailed. And everyone except for the little girl knew they were getting chased. “Requesting reinforcements, location private skyway,” Jorgen spoke through the earpiece.“Copy. Reinforcements coming in 10 minutes.”“10 minutes is too long. M