“What do you mean it’s fake?” The detectives asked, as they were mildly convinced by Chase’s stance. They felt there was something fishy too, after all the picture hit the internet that morning and had been ranking through several blogs. “Oh, so you do not know if it’s fake? You came over here to throw the pictures in my face and yet you couldn't confirm its origin?” He sneered. “How pathetic!”The detectives pursed their lips, they had no words to refute but one of them eventually spoke up.“How then do you explain why Gerald Rice has been out of the public eye for years? Isn’t it because he was trying to hide his rotting face from the public?” The detective hit the nail on the head and Chase shivered inwardly. That was indeed true about the patriarch but was he going to admit it?“I don’t think you should keep speaking baselessly.” Chase sneered. “Once the patriarch is back, he will sue you all. He will sue everyone who chose to slander him this way, including the same person who

It had been three days since Chase was reprimanded in prison. Alongside the other men, he had become the main suspects for the murder of Albert Rice with Gerald nowhere to be found.However, Chase was starting to sink into deep despair. He never envisioned going to prison, as he thought the patriarch would be out of his hiding place and would be out to save him already. But things didn't go as planned for him. “You will be arraigned in court in the next three days.” A detective who sat before him said, with a serious gaze. “Every evidence points against you and the other men. Nothing can be done to save you.”“Except, of course, you confess to the truth about this murder case.”Even when presented with such a situation, Chase sat back, his eyes dim in thought. There would be no turning back the moment he was convicted in court. The only way was for him to break out of prison but would his boss, Gerald do that for him?Chase knew the answer to that already. The patriarch was selfish

Chase closed his eyes, his life flashing through his head. He had tasted wealth, power, and also the ability to take anyone’s life by the patriarch’s side. What Greg was doing to him now, was what he had done before. When he replaced the patriarch’s right-hand man, he had also ended his life. Now, it was his turn. Bang!The sharp sting of the metal bullet shot through his skin, piercing his ear. He felt pain shoot through his head as blood splashed all over. He held his ear, while he slowly opened his eyes. Even though he was in a lot of pain, he gritted his teeth, locked his jaw, and suppressed it. His eyes had turned red and misty due to the immense pain and soon, his eyes couldn't focus. Days of recluse and despair in that police cell had weakened him so much and coupled with the blood loss, he wasn't steady. He staggered, as the blood soaked his clothes, “Why…why didn't you kill me?”He wasn't asking because he was grateful but because he was angry. His nose flared and he eye

Chris sat behind his office desk, his fingers tapping on the table while he counted down the time. He was waiting for the time everything would be set in stone and he would move on to the next phase of his plan. The acquisition of shares from Gerald had been confirmed. The signed documents were now on his table and he couldn't wait until the moment when he would throw that in the old man’s face and ruin his long years of evil workings. “Did they bring him yet?” He asked as Rico stepped back into his office. But when he saw the wide grin on Rico’s face, he knew he had succeeded. “Yes, Chase is here and he has been escorted to a private clinic to get treated,” Rico said, his eyes gleaming. “Would you like to see him now?” “Of course,” Chris smirked as he took his suit jacket hanging by his side before flipping it on. The documents were now tucked safely into his drawer and he put a lock on it. Now, he was on his way to put a stamp on Chase’s delusion. He would calmly stir a more so

“THE PATRIARCH OF THE RICE FAMILY HAS MIRACULOUSLY APPEARED AFTER A LONG WHILE OF BEING MISSING! HE FEIGNS IGNORANCE OF HIS SON’S DEATH AND THE ALLEGATIONS SURROUNDING THE ARRESTED CEO OF THE RICE BUSINESS.”The words of the news reporters kept ringing on the TV and Gerald found it hard to sit still at his desk. His fists opened and closed continuously as he tried to suppress his anger. Last night, when he had been released, he had directly called the head of police in the district, questioning him about everything. Why the police had suddenly barged into his mansion and he had to hide and why he didn't see to Chase’ release. However, instead of being met with an apology and an explanation, he was met with these fucking news headline. He read through the news of Baron being rescued and suddenly, Walker was blamed for his kidnapping.“Baron is supposed to be dead!” He hissed. “How dare that Westmindter boy keep him alive?!” His plans which he had laid out before now had crumbled bef