Claire adjusted her duffel bag’s strap, the zipper coming undone as she took a step out of the shady motel she had checked into a few hours ago. The first hotel had been winged, she was confident of it.While the room was empty, she noticed subtle signs of intrusion woah was a book she left open was closed, a slight trace of her pencil was moved, and some cologne was in the air that wasn’t hers. It was all mind games and it was highly effective. Over the phone, her grandfather was adamant she leave. “You can’t be a part of the this. Not live this, Claire, You’re not ready.” Still feeling the remnants of her childhood was the fear of distress. Fighting against it, she get as close as possible to the unravel the truth. In the shadows of her current room, Claire got the file she had copied from Leonard’s private drive. The file she had sent him came with a contact that read “Mr. Mallick.” She had a slight panic as her heart was racing, decided to call it. Three rings later a sh

Tears filled Claire’s eyes as she saw the malicious intent in his body language. This men weren’t kidding at all. The second armed man walked up to V and tapped his shoulder, drawing him back. “I think that’s enough talk with her now,” He glanced at Claire. “Your life is in your grandfather’s hands we don’t want to hurt you and we won’t unless we are forced to.”“Then you can let me go!” Claire cried. “ I will relay your words to my grandfather. He will do as you want please just let me go.”He took out a tape from a pocket and placed it on her lips. Claire mumbled unwillingly, shaking desperately within her binds.“No can’t do. Let’s go, V.”Claire struggled on the chair as she watched the men go, the door slammed shut behind them shunning every inch of freedom she thought they were going to give to her.…“Shit!” Justin cursed underneath his breath, feeling the pain surging underneath his palm which he had slammed on the study desk. “Find her! Do whatever you can to find her!”“Yes

“I don’t know,” Nathan said uneasy, gulping down the whole content of his glass. “I will take my leave now.” Saying that, he walked away with a small smile. Marcus stared at his retracting figure with meaningful eyes. The Wades were definitely hiding something from everywhere. Meanwhile at the Hades mansion, Agnes sat down beside the window watching the birds fly and chirp together. She sighed softly. Lena walked in, bowing her head slightly she said, “Miss, your father requests your presence immediately.” Agnes’s smile faded instantly. What does her father want this time? The first one was to meet up with an Australian family who just wanted to humiliate her. Her father didn’t care about her at this point, he just wanted to protect his name but what about her? She also had feelings. The incident that happened also took a huge chunk of her social life. None of her friends wanted to associate with her anymore. She also wanted a right to dictate what goes on in her life. “T

“Claire, are you okay?! Where the hell are you?!” Nathan roared into the phone, his grip on the telephone tightening with every second. Static sounded from the other end as V dragged the phone from Claire’s hold. Her desperate cries could be heard which sent daggers at Nathan’s heart. “Claire?” “Listen here, we need to speak to your grandfather. If you want your sister back safe and sound, you had better listen to us and do as we say.” “You better not lay a single finger on my sister, or else you would regret stepping your feet into this world,” Nathan threatened, his eyes void of every emotion. V’s laughter sounded from the other end. “I don’t think you are in any position to threaten anyone here. Give your grandfather the phone,” he said with a low growl. Hesitantly, he handed the phone to his granddaughter. Julian collected the phone with shaking hands. “Hello?” “Old man,” V sneered into the phone. “I believe you know we have your granddaughter with us and if you woul

The next day, the happenings yesterday hit the news headlines.‘THE PATRIARCH OF THE WADES FAMILY, JUSTIN WADES CHASED ALL HIS GUESTS OUT DURING THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY BETWEEN THE HEIRESS OF THE HADES FAMILY AND HIS SON WITHOUT A PROPER EXPLANATION.’‘SOURCES REVEAL THAT THE HADES WEREN’T IN ATTENDANCE. THE REASON FOR THEIR NON ATTENDANCE IS UNDISCLOSED AND IT GIVES RISE TO DEBATE ACROSS THE COUNTRY!’Justin stared at the screen with mixed feelings. A pipe was in his mouth, rings of smoke filled the air that reeked of it.He took out his phone, and sent a text to Malik. “Please we need to talk.”In less than five minutes a response came back. “Golden hotel, room 245. In the next 30 minutes, don’t be late.”…The Davison’s Manor.John walked up to his father, carrying a stack of documents. Williams stared at the newspaper with a peculiar interest. A smile lit up on his face.John kept the document on the study table carefully and stared at his father with interest. “Why are you smiling,