“Sir, the allegations and news reports are getting worse. Most of the stations we paid to keep the drug scam undercover have released more news with the claim that an anonymous source offered them a higher amount. What’s going to happen now? We have absolutely no control over the media at the moment.”Luke refused to let the worry that currently ate at his heart show. It was ten hours since his meeting with the Colton brothers and the entire world seemed to be working against him.He folded his fingers into fists and leaned his head against the cool glass of his floor-to-ceiling windows.“What are they saying now?”He heard Mirabel fumble with her iPad. It was after work hours but she’d volunteered to stay back with him and the PR team to help salvage as much as Luke’s and the company’s reputation as they could.So far, Luke could say that they hadn’t made any real progress.“Well… are you sure you want to listen to this, sir? Most of them are pretty depressing. I don’t think it’s adv

From the slackened expression on Danny’s face, Luke could tell that he was shocked. He settled more comfortably into his seat and smirked. “You wanted this but you do not seem too happy at the thought of working with me, partner. What could be the problem?”Danny narrowed his eyes in annoyance.“Are you really going to accept this?”Luke shrugged. “Isn’t that what you wanted?” A pause. “Wait. Were you expecting me to back out?” He smiled coyly and picked up his glass of wine. “I’m sorry but that’s not happening. I understand that working with Hillary is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I’m willing to do anything in my power to keep that opportunity… even if it means working with you.”Luke could tell that both Hillary and Danny seemed very uncomfortable with his presence. Instead of lingering around, he drained his glass of wine and got to his feet, bowing slightly before saying;“I can tell that you both have a lot to catch up on. Please excuse me. I have other pressing matters to

Everyone shot to their feet, different levels of confusion written on their faces as McGregor burst into the room accompanied by two other officers. On a closer inspection, Luke realised that he had two bloodied scratches on his cheeks and his once pristine white shirt had dirt spots.“What the hell is going on here, McGregor? What is this?” Lord George was the first to speak up. Luke watched impatiently as the detective walked further into the room and dumped his briefcase on the table.“What happened is that my car was run off the road by a hit and run driver a few minutes ago.”Luke blinked in shock.“What? How?”McGregor paused.“Trust me, I do not have the answer to that question, but I’m sure the people who hired the driver do.”“What are you saying? Who hired the driver?” Lord George asked.McGregor focused his attention on Luke.“They’re right in this room, your lordships. I’m honestly wondering why they haven’t spoken up by now.”Stone cold silence instantly reigned in the

The flashing lights of cameras and shouts from media men and women rent the air. Luke leaned against the leather seat of his Limousine and shut his eyes, wishing Nina was there to hold his hand and lead him through this. Unfortunately, she’d gone to visit her pregnant cousin and best friend at far away Birmingham and wasn’t able to make it.Today was the day of the press conference. The day Luke’s innocence will finally be announced before the entire world. The day everyone will realise they’d accused him wrongly. Today was the day. His driver finally came around and pulled his door open, exposing Luke to the shouts and screams of the journalists. The moment his Tom Fords touched the ground, cameras began to flash anew and everyone started speaking on top of one another.“Look this way, your lordship.”“What fashion brand are you wearing tonight, your lordship?”“Is it true that you’re here to confess to your crimes?”“Are you here to relinquish your office as the head of the Diamon

Lucas did not bother explaining himself. He turned to his men, his face radiating a cold, dangerous darkness.“The wounds on his face and body. Whose responsible?”Luke rolled his eyes, wondering at the need for all the exaggerated questions when he already knew Lucas had ordered his men to attack him. The man was simply a hypocrite.“I asked a question, damnit!” He roared, causing the men to tremble in fear. “Who did this? I need answers. Now!”Both men bowed their heads in respect but the first msn was the first to speak up.“We b-both did, boss. We’re sorry.”Luke blinked in shock. He’s sorry? For what?Lucas fisted his hands by his sides.“What were my orders? Repeat them right now.”When both men hesitated, Lucas dipped a hand into his pocket and produced a silver object which he aimed at the men.It took Luke a few seconds too long to realize that it was a gun. At the sight of the gleaming metal, Luke took a hesitant step backwards while both goons raised their hands above thei