As the exchange started heating up, a voice came from the back— Bold and challenging."And if she says she's not going to pay a dime, what are you going to do about it?" The air shifted. Heads turned to see who had the gut to intrude in the scuffle.Vanessa turned to see a young guy of twenty two. He dressed in a casual outfit, his hands jammed in his pocket in quiet composure, making him look more mature than his young look. His skin glowed bronze under the streetlight which accentuated his handsomeness. Dominic walked into the scene casually, his eyes locked on the bugatti guy."And who the heck are you?! Step back or you're really going to have a big problem." The Buggati guy sneered, looking at Dominic with a condescending gaze.Dominic raised a brow, his confidence unyielding. "And how's that question supposed to help your life right now because it looks like you don't know you're the one in trouble."The air seemed to hold its breath at that moment. Vanessa' eyes narrowed o

Black mask on, face cap down. In the same plain cloth, Kael stepped out for the first time like a ghost.He waved down a taxi. The bag of gold sagged slightly at his back as he stepped into the taxi.The windscreen of the taxi littered with decals and stickers of popular celebrities.The young rugged looking driver glanced at him through the rearview mirror. His hair was styled in afro, a baggy and faded cardigan, drowning his slim stature. "Yo, Where's the dump?" He croaked."Somewhere to exchange this for cash." His jaw dropped slightly in shock seeing the gold bar Kael displayed at the back. But he was used to the business.His eyes flashed with covetous intents and he turned back with more interest evidence in his expression now."What's my bite." He asked, leaning to the back slightly to look at Kael."What bite?" Kael raised a brow, his tone cold indifferent and measured."How much are you gonna tear me if I give you sure place to liquidate the gold?" Kael frowned. "Pathetic h

Aunt Vanessa— Vanessa stirred awake from her bed, the silk night wear shuffling gently as she sat up on the bed. She dragged the sling of the nightwear properly and looked at that wall clock, her mind processing how the day would unfold at Reid Eighteen. Her proposals lay in her portfolio. Well prepared. Finally crafted after second guessing every detail. Every lines.Reid Eighteen isn't just any small company. They're the biggest conglomerate in the world. Other companies bowed under their shade. They don't go for mediocrity but the best. No excuses. No mistakes. And Vanessa made sure she went over and over and over through everything to perfect the proposal. Yet, she was unsure of herself.It was 7.a.m."I have to prepare early to get there early." She stood up from the bed and walked in the bathroom to prepare for the day.After about thirty minutes, she stepped out of the bathroom and began to dress up.She adjusted her suit for the umpteenth time in front of the mirror, making

Special inspector Edmund walked in. Crisp charcoal suits glowing from hours of pressure under hot aluminum. His badge was one declaration— authority. His cold expression was another— that he wasn't here to chitchat. A pad clutched in his hand like a weapon, glowing with evidence. Behind him flanked two police officers in uniforms.The opposite chair scrapped the floor as he dragged it back below the desk. He sat and leaned forward with elbow resting on the table edge. He glared at Donald with an unkind expression like he'd already confined in a coffin.Barrister Rex stood beside Donald moore, his client. His expression was utterly focused, his mind sharper in readiness for whatever was coming.Donald moore sat still, composed. Assured of his innocence."Mr. Donald moore," The inspector rasped, almost mockingly. "I hope you're aware of the allegations that'd been pressed on you about the murder of the deceased Mr. Benjamin. If you plead with the family of the Victims, maybe your...""

*****************************Hikvision camera whirled quietly on the walls. 4k. Clean. The kind that can see deep deep into your souls even at night. Securities in crisp uniform stood on guard, performing security checks on the lines of vehicles.The gate itself isn't just a barricade. It's a static sentinel, enhanced with advanced technology to discover weapons and prohibited items.The security pulled Dominic over with a gentle wave for security check after the next car passed through the gate.Dominic wound down the side with a light smile."Good morning,Sir." The security greeted politely, his sharp eyes scanning the car. "Your gate pass, Sir." Dominic's eyes narrowed in sincere confusion. "Gate pass? Oh, I never knew I'll need that. This is my first time coming here."Understanding the situation, the security nodded, keeping his voice professional and polite. "Are you a visitor? or a new employee?" "I'm just a visitor," He said."And who are you here to see, Sir? Without a gat