All Chapters of NUMEN OF WEALTH: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10
13 chapters
THE ENGINEER
Justin a man well respected among his peers known for his discipline, focus and great determination to attain his dreams and aspirations. Like most things we desperately want the quest for success continues to elude his grasp.Justin went to the construction site where he works late that morning and met his boss waiting to penalize whoever came late to work. On arrival he saw him and greeted Engineer Farouq the new supervisor."Good morning sir and continued by saying so sorry I'm late traffic and unforseen occurrence lead to me been late. Please pardon me it won't happen again." In reply his boss said "follow me to my office immediately. I have a pending issue with you that needs to be resolved."At once Justin became more apprehensive he was so scared and began thinking of all possibilities as to why he was summoned including been fired from a job his life sorely depends on. On getting to his office Engineer Farouq who is from Iraq said to him "come in and shut the door. Why are you
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JUSTIN IN THE WIND
The search for Justin continues and everyone that works for ANTTOP CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, where been interrogated.No one could spot Justin leaving with The Engineer at the construction site that morning. Agent Tim shouted from outside "Greg come out you are wanted for questioning."Greg came out frustrated and confused because no one would believe him especially after Justin's wife told the officers that he is the prime suspect and he admitted threatening him.Agent Tim asked Greg "when last did you see Justin?"Greg replied "that morning before he went missing. I saw him talking to our new supervisor, so I walked straight into the construction site to continue our work because that day was full of task that can't wait."In response Agent Tim said "you are still not ready to confess right?"Greg said "that is all I know. I can't do this anymore. I'm going crazy, I need a lawyer I can't be kept in custody for a crime I did not commit." "We never saw the engineer and Justin after that
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WRONG MARRIAGE
Greg got married to Alisa eight years before he started working at the construction site. Most times when at work he always feels sad and depressed. Sometimes he even loses concentration.The sensation is not good at all and most times Justin always notice this at work. So one day the previous engineer who supervises them back then, told everyone to bring a presentation so as to get more update on their next project. On this said date, Greg came to work ten minutes late frustrated and looking like a shadow of his formal self. Justin who has been observing Greg for a while walked straight to him and asked. "What is going on? You don't look good at all. Today is our presentation, you have to leave everything that happened at home behind and remain focused. Technically our job depends on this presentation." In reply Greg said. "I'm dying slowly, my life is shambolic. If this is what marriage is all about, no one will venture into it."Justin said to him. "Relax, when we are done with wor
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END OF THE ENGINEER
It's been four years and there is still no headway as to the whereabout of The Engineer and Justin. Justin's wife has almost giving up on seeing her husband ever again. Every time he goes to the police for any updates all she gets is still same old story. She loves Justin and the thought of moving on, knowing fully well that there is still a chance of him been alive is unthinkable. There was a total overhaul of Agents both in the police department and beyond. And their primary assignment is to find The Engineer, save Justin from whatever trouble he is experiencing and most importantly apprehending the most dangerous drug lord (THE MAFIA). Whose identity is still unknown till this day.A new Agent Franco was assigned to bring all these bad guys to book. He is a no nonsense man and everyone that works with him must make sure they keep their feet on the ground. He was given an ultimatum to find these bad guys else he will be demoted.The search for The Engineer, Justin and the Mafia int
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LEGENDARY THOUGHTS I
The only lead to find Justin is no more. Engineer Farouq is dead and the quest to bring him to justice including the cartel he works for, seem to be like one striving over the wind. One of the news broadcasting company aired the news at eight where everyone who cares to watch saw the news. "A popular construction Engineer who was declared missing years ago died in police custody. It was later learnt that The Engineer was the one who adopted Justin a man who worked at the construction site. There is still no news as to Justin's whereabout. Investigation is still been carried out to find the cause of death of The Engineer." In other news, "An Australian man killed his wife this morning over betrayal. Information from eye witnesses states that the husband murdered his wife in cold blood and decided to escape and set the house ablaze unfortunately for him he was arrested by the police." End of news.The autopsy result was out and his death was ruled as a natural death. No one could trace
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LEGENDARY THOUGHTS II
Joal said to Justin "we barely met and I know it will be very difficult for you to trust me. I treated you badly when we first met but that was all an act. If I don't do that my boss will start suspecting me and it might put us in trouble." Justin replied. "I understand."You see Joal continued, "my dream is to make enough money set a sail on a ship and take a trip around the world with the woman I fell in love with but unfortunately for me she got married to a man I was worked for. Like they say life goes on right? "I have tried to make things work the right way, the legit way of course. But you see the challenges I faced trying to make it work started to make me ask questions I don't have answers too. Life is really unfair, most of my friends forgot about me. They even went as far as seize communication with me. Every time I call them they ignored my call and pretend as though they never say it. After my mother got sick I decided, I have to do something. I am not proud doing this jo
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ASSAULT
Abraham planted a waitress at the restaurant where they were to have dinner. She drugged both her food and drink. Tactfully served her, while leaving Abraham's food unharmed. After the waitress signaled him that it's done, he quickly called her from the point where both of them were sitting shouting and yelling. "What is taking you this long? Don't you know I have guest waiting?" The effect of what she used on her drink will take 2 hours before the symptoms kicks in. Abraham is aware of that and he made sure he was time cautions."What took you so long?" Abraham asked the waitress again. "I'm sorry sir don't be offended. It won't happen again." "It better not." he replied.Lina eat and drank what she was served and after a lot of talking to buy time. The effect of what she drank made her dizzy. Abraham quickly took her to his car and drove off."Today I am going to have a taste of you. You thought you are smart. All these years I have been trying to be nice, no never noticed me at all
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DEAD OR ALIVE
Greg heard what happened to Justin's wife (Lina). He went to visit her to know how she's doing. Due to what happened at the construction site, activities have been put on hold. Operations paralyzed. This construction company produces different building materials like cement, rods, paints and much more.Most people who are into real estate depends on the products of this company both importers and exporters. The countries economy is crippling because a lot of revenue is been generated by the government from taxes the company pays.Job opportunities became so limited. Greg has been looking for a job ever since but to no avail. He tried all his best to make ends meet but still struggle to put food on the table. Greg's wife Alisa never supported him. Even when he gives money to his wife to buy foodstuff at home. She keep the money for herself. The children sometimes even starve due to her carefree attitude.Alisa insults Greg at will. Always pointing out and rubbing it in his face about n
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IRRESISTIBLE TEMPTATION
Joal is vibrant, sexy and handsome. Most often than not, ladies who came across him never think twice in saying yes to his dinner dates. Joal is a man with his own failings. He loved women and can't control himself when it calls for self restrain.The plot, the route, every step to escape from the Mafia's cartel was meticulously thought through. Knowing the kind of person they are dealing with, if they don't think things through carefully, they will definitely be caught and there is no escaping the Mafia when it comes to betrayal. The penalty is death.Joal said to Justin. "Leaving this place is not going to be easy, the affairs ruin by this cartel is been monitored and I spotted something yesterday. The Mafia has sent more employees here and I have a bad feeling about this.""All the others, prior to this new recruitment are loyal to me but this is a very difficult situation we have found ourselves. You studied civil engineering in school right? And I guess it's your qualification th
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LIONS DEN
They got to the warehouse that morning. Lorreta went straight in and pretended he has never met Joal. There are various activities going on in that building but no outsider will ever suspect that, some illicit activities including smuggling of people around the world is just iota of what they do in there.The Law enforcement agency had investigated times without number but they have not been able to see any evidence against them. Joal started to think things through. What if this was a set up? Why must I keep falling for her antics? All through yesterday I did all what she asked me to do. He said to himself. Joal you must be stupid. I must meet up with Justin and explain everything. I have to hear his opinion on this.The next day Joal noticed the sudden changes Lorreta exhibits and he decided to play along. "I have to be rigid in this and never show any signs of fear. I'm the boss around here, so I have to act as one he said." Late in the evening Joal when back to his place and make
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