CHAPTER ELEVEN Marcus saw them sauntering from where he was seated calmly, his eyes moving slowly away from them.But he was unbothered, barely moved by the threat he saw glittering in their eyes.Vanessa seemed more eager to get to him, and the only thing that stopped her from moving ahead of Victor was her protruding belly. She was enraged, firing shots of disdain from a distance. Their movement quietly drew the attention of some of the guests, eyes flashing across the aisle. Finally, they were standing before Marcus, and it was clear that a hot drama was about to unfold. Tension, grew, chests puffed, and bloodshot eyes burned with piercing glares. Marcus took a deep breath, and then he finally took a sip from the glass he was holding.Then he smacked, looking up at the couple for the first time since they stood before him. Vanessa sighed the moment she saw that Marcus had finally recognized their presence, almost thinking that they had become invisible to him.She grunted, t

CHAPTER THIRTEEN“Mr. Whitehead??!” Victor called out again, drawing the immediate attention of the middle-aged man, causing him to stare at him while he struggled through the distance.“Victor Langford?”“Yes! It’s me!” Victor increased his pace as soon as he realized that the man had recognized him, marching as though he was the host of the event.Victor had to stop getting closer when the two guards standing next to the middle-aged man tried to stop him, putting out their hands.“It’s okay. Let him through.” Gary signaled to the guards, and after they had given Victor one last look, they stepped out of the way slowly.“I wasn’t certain if it was you, Mr. Whitehead. But I am very glad that I have seen you.” Victor chuckled softly, and then he extended his right hand toward Gary for a handshake.He sighed in relief as soon as Gary obliged him, getting rid of the doubt that was simmering inside him.“What are you doing here, Victor?” Gary asked, admiring the fancy suit Victor was putt

CHAPTER FIFTEENMarcus stood by the corner, holding onto his wry smile while he watched the drama unfold.Slowly, Warren walked up to him, bowing at the shock of everyone.“What just happened?”“Did Mr. Warren just bow to that thief?” Someone asked with a cracked voice, but it didn’t seem like she was going to get any response.“I am so sorry that this happened to you, Young Master. This is all my fault.” Warren refused to lift his face, and his voice didn’t seem like it was going to get any better.Victor and Vanessa turned to look at each other with their eyes wide, and then they turned to Gary with demanding stares.“What is going on, Mr. Whitehead?” Victor spoke as soon as he was able to find his voice, staring the middle-aged man in the eyes.“I…” Gary stuttered, turning to take a glance at Marcus.“I don’t know…” His voice was still unstable, and at that time, his heart was beginning to beat really fast.“Mr. Warren?” He swallowed hard, and then he cleared his throat while faci

CHAPTER SEVENTEENThe black Jaguar pulled up in front of the massive hospital, and Marcus alighted at once, heading into the building.He was in a hurry, attempting to locate the reception as he had never been to the hospital before.“How may I help you, sir?” One of the two nurses on duty asked as soon as he approached the counter.They were both smiling, having seen a handsome man who obviously looked wealthy.“I am here to see someone…” Marcus retorted, returning the same gesture to the two young ladies.“She was brought in here not too long ago.” He added, taking a deep breath.“Oh, okay Sir…” The nurse by the right grabbed the mouse in front of her, eyes facing the screen of the computer.“What’s her name, Sir?”“Vanessa…” Marcus wasn’t certain of the right last name to mention, so he took a deep breath.“She is pregnant. I think she went into labor…”“Oh…” The nurse nodded, and then she cleared her throat.“One moment please…” She typed a few words into the computer and returned

CHAPTER NINETEENMarcus was dusting some of the pictures hanging on the wall in the lobby, it was morning but there was no one around. He was whistling to his favorite rhythm; same pattern, same sound, and with a smile on his face.The door to the lobby soon flung open and Clara walked in immediately in her exorbitant heels, she was gently dragging a young man. That was Stephen her husband; a popular basketball star who played for the Lakers of Los Angeles. He wore a nice golden chain around his neck with an expensive Rolex watch on his wrist. He was a fine man.“Oh well, if it isn't the unfortunate gold digger. What a bad way to start the day, with your abhorrent presence.” Clara said looking at Marcus with disgust, she looked at Marcus from his hair down to his toes and squeezed her face, twisting her nose as though she perceived a foul odor.“It must be really hard trying to fit into the status of a mendicant. I am sure you would feel better after today.” Stephen said as they