CANCEL THE DEAL “ I'm not sure. His mother was also a poor woman. In fact, Ethan was the one who was taking care of her financially then. I don't know how she survived when he was in prison, and even that, I am not sure Ethan would go there after hospital release," Ava explained. Jake was visibly not convinced. "I don't believe this. If his mother is alive, there is a high possibility of his going there after his release. We have to pay his mother a visit at all costs," Jake stated. Ava shook her head negatively “How do we get there? What are we going to do there? No matter what, we can't go there. At least not by ourselves. If you see him, there is nothing you can do to him. We just have to take our time,” Ava said calmly, trying to calm Jake. Jake was pacing on the balcony now, without saying anything. “We have to handle this any way we can. ************************ Emily was seated in the meeting room, staring at something on her laptop. She was seated, comfortably waiting

JAILED FOR MURDER Ethan started the car and, after a few seconds, was able to turn to the opposite side where they came from. The escort led the way as they made the journey back. Mrs Stone was staring at Ethan weirdly, looking at the car he was driving and the escort that was leading. He knew his mother, and from the silence, he knew there were a lot of questions. “I know, Mama. I know all your questions,” Ethan spoke, breaking the silence. His mother nodded. “Then you better start explaining yourself now,” Mrs Stone said with a stern yet soft voice. “Okay. The car we are in is mine, but the two motorbikes and the riders are not. A friend lent them to me so I could come here faster to see you. I came out of prison three days ago, with nothing, but I was rich. I learnt a trade in jail and was able to make money out of it. I came out rich, but Ava didn't know. She divorced me on the same day I came out of prison because she had found someone else to live her life with an

A ROLLERCOASTER OF EMOTIONS: A BAD FEELING? BOARD MEETING OF GLAMOUR LUXE INC. “I think it is important we take the idea of Mr David as well. We just have to make sure we are doing the right thing after all. They could be doing something different to screw us over, and we have to be careful with them. I will let my private investigator commence investigations immediately, and you all will be updated with the findings.” Emily stated The meeting continued with each of the board members expressing concern about the happenings at the launch. All of them expressed their displeasure and advocated for Jake and Ava to be investigated privately and thoroughly. They also agreed to make changes in the contract and add clauses that will ensure them of having the freedom to back out at any point in time without any legal issues, just to be on the safer side. They all came to a unanimous decision to be present at the meeting between the two and Emily. They were all going to be there to ask th

A BROKEN HOME FOR AN ORDEAL It took Ethan, his mum and the two men thirty minutes to finish their meals, amidst the constant stares from people in the restaurant. Five minutes after the meal, they were back on the road, heading to Redwood. Ethan and his mother continued conversing while they continued the journey. “I noticed the drugs in the room you went to pick. What's wrong?” Ethan enquired of his mother. Mrs Stone shook her head. “It's a lot. I've been experiencing a lot of issues for years, ever since you were sent away. I have had my blood pressure rise and even had a heart attack before. The doctor says it's all stress. He said I needed rest and a good diet, but since I can't afford a good meal and struggle to sleep well, I'm never healing. I have stopped visiting the doctor altogether because I am unable to pay for my medical fees. I just try to be okay.” Mrs Stone replied. Ethan shook his head in the negative. “Don't worry. You will be fine. You will be okay now

REGRET YOUR DECISION Thirty minutes later, the duo were done with their conversation, and Ethan was ready to leave. “Before I go, I need one last thing from you ” Ethan stated “I need a very good fashion designer for my mother. I just brought her to the city today, and I didn't take anything with her because I know I'm going to get things for her. If you have any fashion designers’ numbers, kindly give them to me so I can hit them up and get some new clothes for my mother.” Ethan asked Mr David. Mr David nodded in the affirmative with a smile on his face “Yes … yes, my wife has one, and I can get her to get you the number of the fashion designer; just give me a minute while I call her,” Mr David said as he pulled out his phone from his pocket. He dialled a number and placed the phone to his ear, speaking to the receiver silently. Mr David spoke on the phone for a minute and hung up. “She is sending me the number. Let me quickly look at it and forward the number to you,” Mr Da