The smell of mixture of bad breaths, stale dampness and an irritating scent of sweat and urine, that seems reeked from every corner of the room hit rapheal all at once . The place was dim and he could barely make out tiny bits of blurred images from the only one of his eyes that still worked.He blinked once and twice, somewhat unused to it. The sound of heavy snores drifted into his ears. From time to time, an incoherent murmur broke the silence, accompanied by the faint rustle of movement on the bed.It was freezing cold. Although his head was spinning he could tell he was sitting on a bare cemented floor. The feeling couldn't be more familiar to him and everything came rushing towards him at once.He was back at the prison!The simple thought made his heart drop, and for a moment his breath was caught in his throat.The suffocating spread from his chest, tightening with each second until he was forced to gasp for air. Why was he back here! No he shouldn't be here!With the small

That evening Rapheal happened to run into Niko on his way out of the company after work."Going home?" He raised a brow at her and said. "Let's go together."Afterall they lived at the same place.Niko nodded quietly and followed behind him to his car. He glanced at her, noticing that she was acting a bit unusual.He couldn't help but think if something had happened. Was it something he did?Lips pursed, Niko stared down at her intertwined hands, and thought of the things she saw on the company's group chat that afternoon.There were many of the employees talking about the boss's new girlfriend and how they both look good together. She had also seen them and had to admit that the woman was indeed blessed with a beautiful curve that was liked by most men.Much prettier than her. Her smile was vibrant.Compared to her own cold poker face, Niko knew she was less desirable.Just her cold expression alone was enough to scare off people.'Does Rapheal really likes that woman?'Niko was se

Everyone distanced themselves from it, staring at the scene with shock written all over their face.Even the paparazzi's were too stunned to speak, realizing the seriousness of the matter. "What are you doing? Let go, this is manhandling!" The man struggled as Cody easily restrained both of the man's arm behind his back.He then handed him to the other bodyguards, then faced Rapheal with an unconcealed worry as he asked. "Sorry I came late. Are you okay?""Hmm...I am fine. You came just in time." Rapheal was surprised by his own composure. He glanced at the man and said indifferently. "Hand him over to the police when they arrive."There was no need to ask questions as he already knew that the acid incident wasn't part the Devereux family's plan.Afterall Dante must now know he had knowledge of events that would happen and won't risk doing something so stupid.It rather solified his guess on this person that was working behind the scene.Yet it was terrifying that even until he died

It turned out that what he meant as a sacrifice was his face.Vicent immediately got to work. He took a picture of Rapheal he deemed as pitiful enough. Posting it on their company's socials and tagging a full detail of the full incident of the building collapse and how some people had tried to use it to their advantage.They brought out the information of the woman and in her records it was shown that she wasn't even married! Instantly proving the facts that her words were just made up of lies.Their Pr department quickly paid people to promote the post until it was sitting directly under the one that defamed him.Soon the post was flooded with people.'Shit! I really looked it up and it is true! Am I the only one that feels betrayed?' A netizen that has been following the matter commented angrily.'Isn't this what happens when you believe just one side of the story. Even in the video posted you could tell that she looked suspicious and mostly inciting the crowd.''if she ain't marrie

The next day, the hospital ward had a lot of visitors duringunch time.It was the only time the office day workers could slip out of work. Three people came from the company. The managing director, one senior editor and the ever enthusiastic Ben. "Boss, get well soon flowers." He was holding a big bouquet. "The rest weren't able to come but they asked me to send you their greetings."Fully appreciated." Rapheal was touched as he said. "Just put them on the table.""There is almost no space left." Ben marveled as he tried to pile it on the others that were already there. He sighed. "Boss, you really are very popular."Just then, there was a knock on the door, and then the sound of heels clicking. Rapheal was surprised when he saw who it was. "Madam Roche?""I heard you were in the hospital. Decided to pay a visit since I was around. It is good to see that you aren't doing that bad." She smiled at him, thin wrinkles forming at the corner of her eys. She then looked at the table pile