“But we can settle this_” Tiffany started.“In Court,” Noah completed. “For intentional destruction of property of this value.”“It's fair,” the man added quickly. “Perhaps you have something of value too, aside from your BMW car because it's just going to handle the side mirror.”Tiffany thought for a moment, her heart beat accelerated. Then, she remembered something. “Rose’s necklace. It's a Graff Diamond necklace and is worth three million dollars. It can sort it and we will still have some change remaining.”Rose hesitated as if thinking about it but slowly shook her head. “Please, not the necklace,” She begged softly.The man moved closer nonetheless. “Can I see the serial number?”Rose paused. “Serial number?”“Don't tell me you don't know what that is.”Rose took the necklace off and did a quick check. There was no serial number anywhere. She looked up at the man again, as tears welled up in her eyes.The man shook his head in pity and slowly backed off. “Can't work, that's a f

“Yes, sure. His order is $45,000.”Richard's throat went dry. His lips parted, but no words came out first. He dragged a hand down his face forcing himself to breathe as every eye in the room turned towards him. “Who_who hasn't opened their wine yet?” he asked, his voice tight, almost cracking.“Everyone has!” Linda answered quickly, her tone laced with rising fear. “Every single bottle.”A ripple of unease spread across the table.Richard let out a hollow laugh, shaking his head. “That's insane. Where am I supposed to get that kind of money from? My budget was $100,000.”Noah leaned back slightly, a faint, almost amused smile playing on his lips. “Well, I tried to warn you,” he said calmly. “But you didn't listen.”Richard snapped his head towards him, irritation flashing. “Why don't you speak for yourself!” he shot back. “It's not as if you can afford your bill.”Noah's smile didn't fade, it sharpened. “Who said I can't?" Noah replied. “I am nothing like you.”“Oh please,.” Violet

Just as they stepped out, Ella turned to look at him. “Why did you help me? There's no difference between them and me. I didn't think you could have gotten better, talk more of being able to afford so much.”Noah smiled. “Well, I will still choose someone who tries to stop people from abusing me over those who bully me at every interval. I won't be able to wait for the dessert. You can have it with your friends.”Ella's eyes widened slightly. “Wait, where are you going?”“I have a place to be,” he responded and turned to look at Martin. “Please, treat her as if she's me.”Martin bowed slightly, a smile appearing on his face. “No problem sir,” he responded respectfully and turned to Ella. “Follow me, ma’am.”Ella hesitated briefly before she followed behind.Noah released a sigh and dialled Jennifer's number as he walked into the parking lot.“I was already waiting for your call, Cedric. I didn't want to be the one to call because I didn't want to disturb you.”“Alright, I'm done now.”

Silence descended among them after Adam left to receive his call. It was Christmas but the emotions in display felt like they were in a burial session.Noah's phone rang suddenly, making him jump. He looked up at Kyle but no one had any objection so he hurried out to answer the call.“Father,” Mia turned to Kyle, the moment Noah was out of the door. “Why would you do that to your granddaughter? You've always wanted her to marry Donald and this was a great opportunity to change her reckless decision,” she dragged as if she could barely breathe. She had been trying hard to hold the tears when Noah was still around and now that he was out of the space, Mia let it out freely.“Yes, father. You could have made her marry Donald, And not some poor man like Noah.Kyle sighed. “For now, Noah has to stay married to Aria. And it's for her own good. No one is questioning me because my decision won't change!” He muttered thickly, stood up and walked inside his room. Mia turned to Adrian, heartbr

“Who is it?”“It's Kai, the third-ranking member of the SL.”Noah paused slightly, with a raised brow. “Are you sure?”“Yes boss,” Mike responded. “In fact, I'm currently watching him. He's with Jay. They have been here for a while now.”“Good, keep tailing him. I want to know everything he will do today. Report everything to me later in the day because I have a place to be right now.”“Alright, boss.”Noah hung up and released a sigh. Who would have thought Kai was the mole? He was neither cold nor hot. He knew how to mask it so perfectly.“Is everything alright?” Jennifer asked suddenly, pulling him out of his thoughts. He looked at her. “Yes, but Mike just found out who the spy was among the SL members.”“Who?”“It's Kai.”“Really?” Jennifer gathered her forehead. “That's strange and not at all expected. He doesn't even relate to him and he has never spoken in support of him.”Noah smirked. “Isn't that how he was able to fool everyone? That has happened for too long but not anymor