Chapter Eighty-One: In The President's Company.Mandy noticed they didn't enter the building through the main entrance, instead they had used a side entrance.After descending into a basement floor, they entered an elevator.Maybe Cruz was working at that part of the building, Mandy thought.The elevator stopped at the 3rd floor and they stepped out to encounter an array of security personnels who were quite different from the other ones at the gate.These ones were decked in suits and had communication devices strapped to their ears.Mandy panicked as she observed the men who looked combat ready and sharp.The men shot her and Sonia quick glances as they made their way right through their midst. However, the men made no move to interrupt them.Mandy was surprised Sonia just walked on like she didn't notice their presence.Then they got to a door where two dangerous looking, burly men stood. Both men held sophisticated firearms that looked extremely lethal.One of the men brought forw

Chapter Eighty-Three: Unbelievable Transformation.Lesley wouldn't have showed up at the ceremony uninvited if not for Margaret.She had woken up that morning feeling all shades of depressed and broken.And then Gerald's call had sunk her right to the depth of her brokenness.But Margaret had persuaded her to attend the ceremony to see if she could meet up with some higher-ups at BlueShield.She felt Lesley could leverage on the fact that she had been the COO of Bill Logistics for a few years, where her input had contributed to the company's growth for those periods.Peradventure, she would be fortunate enough to get audience with the right person that could lead to a re-engagement, at least to a position better than the one she was demoted to before her resignation.Margaret was convinced that Lesley's charms and experience in the business clime would work to her advantage.Lesley had agreed with her mother's thinking, but what she didn't consider was what her new identity as an Arms

Chapter Eighty-Five: Memories From the Past.Mandy rolled her eyes at him."Seriously, Cruz? Swear you didn't hear them?" Mandy responded impatiently. She pouted her lips in anger, knowing that Cruz was deliberately evading her enquires.Cruz shook his head and grinned at the sight of her facial expression."Alright Mandy, I promise to answer your questions when next I see you... Right now, I have to be somewhere... Deal?" Cruz did a funny face at Mandy in a bid to cheer her up. He needed to quickly dismiss her so that he could wrap up with his team and put a call through to Lima.Mandy rolled her eyes; dissatisfied. She shot Cruz a disappointed look, but then relaxed her face when she saw Cruz was enjoying her theatrics."Alright....so when do we see again, cause I can't wait to hear it all.""Soon, Mandy! Before your spring break is over, I promise!""Sure?" "You know me, Mandy... I don't make empty promises."Mandy exhaled and smiled before she gestured for a hug.Cruz took her

Chapter Eighty-Seven: Useful Information.Some of her memories were joggled back as the story was being narrated, and she could confirm it was true.Over the years, Margaret had made her believe that her father was an indolent deadbeat. She was only four years old at the time the incident happened and couldn't remember the details for herself.Now she had come to know the truth.Burner was indeed the victim and she could now understand why he abhored and resented her mother."I have never mentioned this to you because I didn't want you to lose the connection you share with your mother...since I was no good to you in the state I was..." Burner added. He could already see the disgust and disappointment in Lesley's countenance.Lesley remained silent, but her demeanor suggested an internal rage.Burner suddenly angled a serious expression at Lesley."I know I have not been a great part of your life over the years, but I know you told me you were married... If..." Burner exhaled before c

Chapter Eighty-Nine: Snatched.However, Lesley knew her mother was right about one thing: sticking with Cruz was her choice to make and she had chosen otherwise."I'm done with you, mom... Thank you for instigating all my poor choices... I'll rather go live with my father than remain here." Lesley mentioned and hurried towards the stairs."Good luck with living in tents on the streets." Margaret replied nonchalantly.Lesley paused her steps and turned towards Margaret."For your information mom, Burner is no longer what you made out of him. He is back on his feet and doing great. I'm sure this will shock you— he's got a job at BlueShield now, and has promised to help me get an audience with the owner... So the joke is on you... Good luck with keeping this house..." Lesley navigated her hand back and forth to gesture at the luxurious livingroom, before returning her gaze back to Margaret."...I know all these are what holds value to you." Lesley summed up with a disdainful expression.