All Chapters of The Power of the Eminence grise : Chapter 1
- Chapter 8
8 chapters
CHAPTER ONE; The Gardener
Idris Vader grunts as he pulls off the garden gloves from his hand. He adjusts the watering feed behind him before crouching to drop the pruning shears."Mr West, I must admit, I wasn't expecting to see you." "I'm worried once again, sir" an old, white hairy man in a haggard wear said, looking worried.He scanned the environment before continuing, "Sir" he paused, trying to figure out better way to put his message."Speak freely my friend.""Ok. Is high time you consider going back.""Would I have to kill you before you let me be...""Hear me out, It is over three years now and the Pierce family are not doing fine. My sources tells me there are still looking for you.""That's sad but that life is behind me now, my friend. This is my reality.""This is pathetic, sir. These people treats you like some servant, if only they have the faintest idea of who you truly are.""Enough, I won't have you speak ill of my wife and my in-laws...""Idris! Idris!! Idris!!!" Someone called out, probabl
CHAPTER TWO; The Cuckold
Larry swallowed a lump of saliva as shivers narrowed down his spine. For over three years, he has never seen Idris this cold and fierce. He was different from, his usual tractable visage. A trait that have allowed them to exercise their power over him.'If it isn't the usual docile Idris, who then is before me? certainly this is what he looks like when he wants to act tough.' Larry thought to himself."And who told you that you can get what you want? It seems you have forgotten how red your face was the last time I engaged you""You're warned my friend, stay clear off my path."Larry, masking his face with a wide grin exchanged a knowing glance with his mother who affirmed him to teach him some lesson.In a trice, he swinged a punch to idris's direction and boom, the unthinkable happened. His fist was intercepted like it never existed. Horror flashed on his face when it met Idris's cold eyes.He looked very much like an action star, he immediately littered his face with a tremendous
CHAPTER THREE; Amateurs
Idris trudged down the endless road. It was dark but some parts were brightly illuminated by helium lights and advertisment boards.He walked like one with the weight of the world on his shoulder. He was aimless, with no place to go and with no one to go to.Have he made the right decision rejecting the two million dollars offered to him as alimony. He waved off the idea instantly, he would take solace in knowing that Victoria will be alright.Four years ago, the whole Ashfall and beyond lost two great people, one was Albert Pierce, the head of the Pierce family and the head of the Piaso Empire, the biggest empire in the whole Ashfall and beyond.As you can guess, Idris Vader was the second person except in his case, he disappered. In his time, he was by a landslide, the most powerful and influential person in Ashfall and beyond.This he have achieved without any titular position rather he wield his power and influence from the shadows. Every powerful name, empire, organization, compa
CHAPTER FOUR; The Return
"Ms. Blanche" Idris called out casually, perfectly concealing his astonishment."In flesh and blood, Sir." She replied with a gentle bow before perching her fierce amber eyes on him. That was typical Ms. Blanche stare even when someone is not in trouble. "What have these bunch of amateurs done to deserve your attention?""Teens, their mistake muscles and rowdiness for strength and power." He tucks the white linen properly into his pocket and then turned his head towards Ms. Blanche "Are you lost my friend? Home seems pretty far from here. Though something tells me that's this isn't a coincedence.""That's isn't the kind of reception I expected after three years." She raise her head to the sky and then exhaled deeply, "Three years, that's how long it took me to find you. You're a a difficult man to find, I will give you that.""Three years and you guys still can let go, well, am sorry, that life is behind me." Idris said calmly and turned to leave."Don't!..." Ms. Blanche bites her
CHAPTER FIVE; The Astounding Dancer
"Whiskey or Scotch, handsome?" The female bartender asked, her eyes glued to her customer."Whiskey, please."The bartender nods with a radiant smile that can smite anyone while reaching for a long bottle and a small glass cup."I haven't seen this face before. Are you new here?'" She asked with an alluring smile while pouring drink into the cup."Not really" Idris replied calmly and disinterested."Not really? is that an answer." Idris finally raised his head to speak when someone interrupted."Are you going to serve him all day, Jane. Well, you better get your pay from him." A male bartender, who seemed like the boss interrupted.She squeezed and pout her face, before turning to Idris. "He is a jackass. I think he is jealous." She whispered, "Catch you in a bit, handsome." She sniggered and went ahead to attend other customers.Idris heaved a liberated sign of relief before sinking the whiskey content into his mouth.He then turned his head towards the direction of what seems like
CHAPTER SIX; Amelia Pierce
It was never a fair fight in the first place.Joints after joints were seperated like keys from padlocks. Ankles after ankles were broken like feeble sticks. Faces after faces were inflamed with pulverized arteries.By the time the fight was over, a gore sight was left to behold and the horror on Peppers' face told the full story.The cigraette he had puffed earlier with arrogance was nothing but dust. His rude confident demanor has receeded and what was left was a petrified kid. He trembled, his knee buckling and his breath shaky as Idris' blue eyes finally laid on him. Idris dipped his hand into his pocket and brought out a handkerchief. He gently cleans himself, moved to a car side view mirror and dressed his hair. Satisfied, he then flashed a cold menancing gaze on Peppers and that sent shievers down his spine.Slowly, he sauntered towards him while he back stepped in a frantic mnanner."Please, don't kill me! I can give you anything you want!" He cried, his hands in the air as
CHAPTER SEVEN; The Eccentric Stranger
Ms. Blanche and her team immediately saluted Idris and this, left Amelia speechless. She was jaw dropped. She couldn't believe her eyes.Hot beads of sweat formed on her forehead, her breath rapid and her jaw muscle tightened. It was much to swallow at once. "Why're you guys saluting him when you should be giving him the beat of his life. He kidnapped me." she sweeps her palms inside her dark hair in frustration. "Have everyone gone nuts?" She yammered, near tears.Ms. Blanche turned to her, though confused tried to calm her down,"I think there is a misunderstanding somewhere..""I don't care, just kill him already!" She ordered, fuming, not minding attracting the attention of passerbys."Ok, that's enough. Get her into the car, we have a long journey ahead of us." Idris ordered, finally breaking his silence. He initially found it amusing but it seems to be getting out of hand.He had planned out everything from the very beginning. Getting the manager, a loyal friend or perhaps, a su
CHAPTER EIGHT; The Spy
Idris have kept a considerable distance away from the sleek luxury car that he made by the time he stepped into the street. He was on his way to meet a powerful woman when he noticed the spy.He had spotted the car before he even entered a cab. Idris have maintained living like a regular guy despite the wealth and power at his disposal. His reason being to avoid attracting unecessary attention."Stop here" He informed the driver, determined to get a vivid picture of his spy.After paying the driver, he went inside a serene cafe and settled down, but that was after making an order.Few minutes later, a sleek luxury car pulled at the corner of the cafe shop. The driver alighted and then stepped into the cafe shop. The spy ambled towards Idris, looking around, from one corner to the other and feighing aware of his presence until he stopped before his table."Mr Vader? What a coincedence" The spy who happens to be a beautiful lady said, feigning surprise as she lowers her shades."Is it?