“Wha…” Xavier froze, his internal organs getting so cold that his nerves began to shiver.“What did you just say?! I think you have the wrong person!” Sarah broke her silence, in haste to defend her father.“That’s the man you should be arresting, not my father!” She pointed to Brian, still staring at the slim man. “My father has done nothing. He would never commit any crimes!” She claimed, yet her voice was about to betray her. Andrew ignored her, turning to Brian. “I hope we didn’t take so much time, Mr. Regal. We came as soon as we got your message..”“Not at all.” Brian nodded, taking four steps forward.He shook hands with Andrew who rushed before he could get to him. “You are right on time, Mr. Newman. Right on time to make him face justice.” Brian turned to Xavier and sniggered.“What’s this?!” Xavier grunted, turning to Andrew.“How dare you accuse me of such?! Do you realize that I can make you lose your job?! I am friends with the Defense Minister. Your main bo

“Arya?” Don Pedro called out, and that was the beginning of a silence that lasted for a while. Everyone stopped eating, turning to face the old man.His expression was plain and unreadable, and while he waited for the servant to take out the empty dish, he grabbed a glass of water and emptied it.Then he handed it over to the servant while he grabbed a napkin.It seemed like no one else had the appetite to eat anymore.Those still with their cutlery were getting ready to drop them while they stared at the old man. Arya took a deep breath while she waited, wondering what was taking the old man so long to speak. Don Pedro cleared his throat, sending the servants away with his eyes.“There is something I have to tell you.” He said, facing Arya. That sounded like a warning, preparing her for whatever he was about to haul on her. “What is it, Grandpa? You sound like something bad has happened.” Arya chuckled again, turning from one person to the other.Again, she saw the sm

“Say yes to the offer and become a rich man.” Travis refused to keep quiet, ignoring the angry look from his mother and sister.“You can always get another beautiful lady with all of that money. I am sure there are other women as pretty as my sister.”“Why would you say that to him, Travis? Are you that insensitive?” Jemima scolded her son, anger burning in her eyes.“Let him speak, Jemima. He has only said the truth.” Don Pedro remarked, maintaining his coldness.“Brian here has served his purpose, and I think it is time for him to walk away.” He stated, facing Brian with a resentful expression.“Leave my sister alone, Brian. She deserves better, not a penniless looter like you.”“Don’t speak to him like that, Travis. That’s my husband.” Arya rebuked, eyes sparking with displeasure.She wasn’t certain of what to concentrate on at that moment.Probably the fact that she was about to be cheated and treated like she meant nothing, or the fact that it was all because of her choice of a h

“Travis Kirk. CEO Link Tech.” Travis chuckled softly, practicing his grand entrance for the hundredth time.He held tightly to the steering wheel, his eyes turning to look at the tall building.He paid keen attention to the big lighted sign, reading as though it was his first time setting his eyes on it.“By the time I finally take over, everyone will know that I am not as useless as they have tagged me. Arya will know my worth. She thinks without her we cannot survive…”He snorted, eyes burning with disdain.“We will see about that…” He scoffed, grabbing the door handle and pulling.While he made his way toward the building, he grabbed his phone and made a call.“Hey! Sweetie! Guess what?!” His voice was loud and excited, the impatience to break the news laced in his tone.“What now, Travis? I hope you have not called to tell me you love me. I already know that.” Came the uninterested female voice from the other end.Travis shook his head, still holding onto his excitement.“I have j

“What are you doing here?” He asked, staring at the lady seated in front of the desk.He blinked twice to be certain his eyes were not deceiving him, his cane struggling to remain in place. “Arya?” Travis muttered, leaning to take a better look.“What are you doing here?” Arya turned slowly, a wry smile on her face.She pinched them with a sneer before she could even say a word.“Hello, Grandpa. Hello, brother. Fancy meeting you guys here…” She waved at them, increasing the spite. Don Pedro grunted, then he turned to the manager, who had been wondering if he was invisible. “Mr. Adkins?” The old man pushed forward, but he couldn’t continue without turning to look at his granddaughter. “I received an email…” He paused, searching for his phone again.Then he grunted, frustration running through his veins. “Why have you decided to put a hold to the Power Line Project? That’s not done!” Owen took a deep breath, then he pushed himself up from the seat. “Welcome, Mr.