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Chapter 11
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
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CHAPTER TWELVE Marcus looked up, and then he scoffed.He couldn’t hide it, the spite he felt for the woman he once called his own. “You wish.” He blurted, causing the couple to gasp.Vanessa covered her mouth while she turned to look at Victor, urging him to do something about her ex-husband’s unusual audacity. Victor stepped forward after a few seconds, and Vanessa felt a bit relaxed.She adjusted her dress, nodding while she waited for what was about to happen. Victor snorted, and while he was still boiling with disdain, he repeated his threat from earlier. “It’s either you leave this place on your own or I am going to ask the Head of Security of this place to throw you out.” He waited, hoping that his words were going to be able to spark some fear inside Marcus.At that time, they had drawn the attention of almost everyone in the hall.All eyes were on them, accompanied by the murmurings about the event that was meant to start in a couple of minutes. Marcus sighed heavily,
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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
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CHAPTER FOURTEENIt was as though Vanessa’s breath had ceased, but she was able to get a grip on herself.“Did you just speak to me like that?” She asked, but Marcus paid her no more attention.The latter turned to Gary, and then he took a deep breath.“Who did you say you are again?” He asked, holding onto the smirk all over his face.“Who the hell do you think you are to ask him that?!” Victor snapped, pointing Marcus in the face.“Do you know what he is capable of doing to you, Marcus?! You should be afraid right now.”“But I am not…” Marcus remarked, still staring at the middle-aged man.“I am sure you can speak on your own behalf. You don’t need anyone to talk on your behalf.”Gary snorted, and then he slowly turned to face Victor who almost looked away immediately.“I am so sorry that he insulted you, Mr. Whitehead….”“No…” Gary stopped Victor before he could continue, taking a deep breath.“You don’t need to worry about me. I will take care of him myself. He is nothing.” He ret
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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
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CHAPTER SIXTEEN“I know you must be surprised. You didn’t expect that to happen.”Everyone was shocked, awe spreading loudly across the hall.“How could that have happened?”“Who is that young man?”“Maybe he is Mr. Warren’s son…” Someone suggested, but that was just a mere speculation.No one knew exactly who Marcus was, and the mystery seemed like it was going to linger for a while.From where she was standing, Vanessa was uncertain of what to do, but leaving wasn’t even among the options.The guards were scattered across the hall, and none of their faces looked friendly in any way.Vanessa gulped noisily, her eyes seeking help as she turned to face her lover, pleading that he intervene.But Victor was in no position to help. He couldn’t even help himself while he was made to remain on his knees by the guards who surrounded him.So Vanessa took a deep breath, and even though it didn’t grant her relief, she was able to get a little grip on herself.“What the hell is going on?” She mu
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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
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CHAPTER EIGHTEENMarcus had just gotten up from his bed that early morning, he prepared himself and was about to step into the bathroom in the cabin when a heavy knock landed on the door. Wondering who it was, he slowly pushed the door to behold the sight of the Sterlings’ family Attorney standing in front of him. He was dressed in a fine black suit with a striped blue tie to match.Opening a file he had in his hand, he brought out an envelope and handed it over to Marcus with a disdainful look on his face. Before Marcus could utter any word, William turned and left.Marcus unsealed the envelope and glanced through the contents of the letter inside. It was a court hearing; Vanessa filed for a divorce and sole possession of their son as well.With a confident smile, Marcus placed the letter and envelope on the table, picked up his phone, and dialed a number.“Hello Warren, is this a bad time? How is my Uncle?” ‘Oh no! Not at all Young Master. Lord Hayes is fine, he has been hoping for
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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
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CHAPTER TWENTY“Looking at the files in front of me, I must say that I am very disappointed that an attorney would be involved in such hideous behavior. To say that I am very disappointed is the least of the feelings I have.” The Judge said firing shots of annoyance at William who still kept his face downwards.“Say something, say something William! Don’t just keep mute.” Vanessa whispered loudly looking at William whose outfit was suddenly soaked not responsive to the cooling air from the air conditioner.“This firm has lasted for years on the strong foundation of justice and equity and I wouldn’t have you ruin this standard we have set here. I would deal with this matter of deception much later when this is over.” The Judge blared again holding up all the files William had presented to him, then he kept them aside and gathered the files Marcus’s attorney handed over to him placing them one after the other on the table.There was over a minute of silence coated with great tension ris