All Chapters of NUMEN OF WEALTH: Chapter 11
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PRICE OF LOVE
Loretta is a good cook. When it comes to cooking she is definitely one of the best. During her stay in the Mafia's house, she does all the cooking. The Mafia does not allow even his wife to cook his food. Loretta prepared his meals. After Joal had a taste her food, he never wanted to let go of her in anyway. He became so obsessed with her and forgot the code of most cartel's. "Never trust anyone." Loretta spent the night at his place. They both make love without protection this time. Both of them got entangled in the heat of the moment.Again after making love, Joal tried to replicate what she did at her place. "What movie would you like to watch?" Loretta replied. "Whatever you know will make me happy. I want to believe this love is real. I don't want to sleep and wake up and suddenly find out all these are just an illusion. I love you Joal. Ever since I met you, something strange keeps happening to me." "What's that?" Joal asked. In response Loretta said. "Can't you see through me?
TROUBLE IN JUSTIN'S HOME
Lina was promoted after the conviction of his colleague who assaulted her. She now heads a pivotal role in the bank where she works. Her job description now circle primarily on account with big margins. The bank knows how vast in knowledge she is. Due to regulatory protocol, they were given a task by the Apex bank to clamp down on any accounts suspected to be involved in money laundering. Lina spotted a lot of accounts with discrepancy and got them frozen. The news was not taken likely by those who were affected and of course most of these culprit were involved in illicit businesses. Pressure was mounting on the affected people. One of the affected account is a business tycoon who also run a cartel that competes with the Mafia's cartel. So he called one of his men and said to him. "Look young man, I have been using this account for the past five years and not for once have I had any problems. You know I can't go to the bank myself to rectify this problem. "I want you to dig deeper a
DANGEROUS AFFAIR
Things turned for the worst after Lina resigned from her banking job. No husband to support her in taking care of the family. She was worried because Justin never reached her again after the last call. She had done everything possible to secure another job, yet no headway. She ran to some of her friends for money but none of them were willing to help. They gave her excuses that are pointless, indicating they just don't want to help. Lina can't bear the pain of seeing her children suffer. She thought of relocating from that house with the little savings she had left. After finding a new apartment, the money she has was not enough. Lina's sister, Precious has limited access to her family's finances, so she asked Lina to tell her husband about it. The next day Lina went to meet her sister's husband at his office."What a Pleasure. Please sit. This is the first time you have visited at my office. I really appreciate. What can I do for you?" Precious husband Marcus asked. Lina replied. "
DANGEROUS AFFAIR II
The night seemed endless as Lina sat in the living room, her mind replaying the horrifying events over and over. The weight of Marcus's betrayal and the fear of what could have happened clung to her like a heavy fog. "What have I done to deserve all this?" she whispered to herself, her tears falling freely.In the quiet of the night, Lina resolved to fight for herself and her children. She decided the first step was to document everything that had happened. She wrote down the incident in vivid detail, describing Marcus's actions, the mole she saw, and how she managed to take control of the gun. She stored the gun and the document in a secure box, knowing it might be the only evidence she had if things turned against her.The next morning, Lina's first priority was her children. She decided to drop them off at a trusted friend's house for a while to ensure their safety. She knew she couldn’t shoulder all her worries alone anymore. After some deep thought, she called her closest childho
LEGAL TUSSLE
The days following Marcus’s arrest were a whirlwind of emotions and relentless action. Precious and Lina, bruised but unbroken, set out to reclaim their lives, starting with gathering every piece of evidence they could to ensure Marcus would face justice. Angela was tireless, guiding them through the intricate legal maze and ensuring no detail was overlooked.Precious spent sleepless nights replaying the events that had brought her to this point. She struggled to comprehend how the man she had once loved and trusted could commit such heinous acts. There were moments when doubt crept in—had she missed warning signs? Was she partly to blame?Lina reassured her. “This isn’t on you, Precious. Marcus made his own choices. You were kind, loving, and forgiving, but he used that against you. It’s not your fault.”The sisters often stayed up late, huddled on Lina’s worn couch, sharing fears, memories, and even laughter amidst tears. Their bond grew stronger as they navigated their collective p
CHAPTER 17
VINDICATED Albrighton on arrival, the gate was firmly locked. He knocked the gate so hard but no response. Where could he be? Then he listen carefully and heard a loud music playing inside the house. That was when fear took over, his suspicion became a reality and he knew if he let's this slides that will be his end. I don't even know this lady, not even his husband. How am I going to get in? At once fare morphs in bravery, he decided to use other entrance possible to get in no matter what it takes. There was a lot going on in my life now I'm here adding to it. Lina was home in her new place where she relocated too with her children in order to avoid trouble considering the fact that Precious her sister does not know the monster she's been married too for years and that he might send hoodlums to hurt her and the children just to avert the case in his favour. I'm not going to let this go under the carpet until my sister's husband is brought to book for his crime. But this is not
CHAPTER 16
BLOODLINE Tension everywhere, the verdict is yet to be decided as to the conviction of Precious' husband if found guilty. Precious on the other hand has mixed feelings about the whole situation.She said to herself "I might end up losing my husband and my sister Lina. The bond we shared before was unprecedented. Yes we had our differences but I loved them both but now I don't know who is telling the truth. But why would my sister do this to me, could it be because of the whereabout of Justin and she hasn't heard from him in years? Wait a minute, "what if my husband is lying to me and I'm just feeling jealous of my sister for just no reason. Strange how blood can divide and unite at the same time." Considering the intensity of the situation Precious' husband was not granted bail. At night Precious feeling lonely and worried decided to go out and clear her head. She went to a bar and requested for an alcoholic drink. She has never drank these type of brand
CHAPTER 18
I have to leave here immediately Albrighton's friend said. I can't continue in this mess you got yourself into and if anything goes wrong please don't involve me. I only accepted to do this because of our friendship, someone you have never even met before you choose to put your life at risk. On what grounds if I may ask? Albrighton replied, call it foolishness on my part and I will accept it. I can't explain why I did it , maybe it's my instinct but whatever it was I will take responsibility. Again thanks for all of it. I really appreciate. You can leave now and go to your wife. I don't want you to have any issues with her because of me.Good thing the next day was on Saturday and he will not be going to work. He left immediately and Albrighton decided to stay back until precious wakes up. Before then they both tied the gateman with rope in other for him not to escape or endanger anymore until precious wakes up and decides on what to do with him.Precious finally woke up and saw Albri
CHAPTER 19
CHAPTER 19"I'm very hungry madam." please I need some food afterwards I will tell you everything I know. Precious had no choice. His husband has been taken into custody as requested by the court pending when the case will be over and no bail so far has been granted to him yet. After eating, the gateman said. I lost my job and my boss your husband employed me, ever since I lost my parents and my girlfriend left me for a rich guy. I consider this home as the only family I have left. I can never let anyone to harm you.Those two are criminals, they pose as if they where trying to help you, why will they tie me if they had good intentions? Precious at this point continue to have double thoughts, he has never suspected the gateman at any point since he started working for them. He has been honest and loyal or so she thought. And most times my husband will say provided the gateman is here, we are save. "Why are all these happening at this point could it be that this is a setup and those
CHAPTER 20
Lina, Precious and Derby their cousin all lived as one happy family during their early twenties. The three of them lived at the same apartment alone. They shared everything together as if there were triplets. Everyone in the neighborhood envied them. Their bond was a source of inspiration to those who knew them. This love is unbreakable so most people say. I wish my family was like this said a lady who lived in the same neighborhood. She has five siblings but none of them even communicated one another. They were just acting as if we're not siblings. After their parents got divorced it further complicated things. The bad blood further intensified when they lost both of their parents and because there was no will written before the death of their parents, the property sharing caused more tension and ever since none of them ever communicated each other again. They were just living as if they were not related. Seeing these three reminded me how a family ought to be. I wish I was born into