Arya marched out of the office like a champion who had just defeated her greatest rival. The smile on her face was evergreen, spreading like wildfire. But she had to stop after she had walked past Travis, taking two steps backward with both hands gripped to her purse.Travis didn’t blink while he stared at her. His anger was still hot and steaming, but it was silent. “Hi, brother.” Arya waved at him, then she laughed. The kind of laughter that pierced through the chest, sending waves of mockery into the skin of whoever it was directed at. Travis swallowed hard, and even though Arya didn’t have to say much, he heard a lot. “What games are you playing?” He asked, clenching his right fist.“What silly games are you playing, Arya?! What are you doing here?!’“I am sure you are going to find out soon, Travis.” Arya retorted, taking a step forward.Then she turned to face him properly, looking him directly in the eyes. “I am done working for you guys while you take all t

The sight of Brian standing right in her way was the first thing she saw. Apart from the obvious frown that erased the smile on her face, there was also a look of uncertainty. Brian said no words, quietly staring at her as she approached with steady steps, her eyes on the old man. “Rebecca?” Lord Ambrose whispered her name, looking her directly in the eyes.He already knew it, he knew that she must have come for the same reason, and it was a wonder what she wanted at that moment.“I didn’t think you were with anyone, Dad,” Rebecca said with a dark expression, turning to give Brian a vexed look.“Hi. Aunt Rebecca.” Brian waved at her, a smile on his face.She hesitated, not certain of what to do.But since the old man was watching, she knew that silence was not an option.So she took a deep breath, preparing to discard it. “Hello, Brian.” She responded casually, walking past him.Brian chuckled silently, watching her move closer to the old man.Rebecca stood in front of

Rebecca’s heart sank deeper into her stomach, almost like it was in search of an escape route.She took a deep breath, listening to the heavy thudding inside her chest.It sounded like betrayal; a lingering feeling of mistreatment. “Ever since he came into this family, everything changed.” She accused Brian, almost lifting her finger to point at him.Her eyes burned with disdain, her teeth grinding against each other.“First, you reduced the amount you gave to my children and me, then you stopped them from taking your cards. Now this?” She snorted, turning to Brian again.“All because of him.” She pointed this time around, her flaming like a bazooka about to release an explosion. Brian looked away at once, but that didn’t stop her from glaring at him.She was consistent with it until she was tired, returning her gaze to her father. “You can’t do this, Dad. You act like Brian is some kind of pacifier who can come to take your sorrows away. You act like the rest of your Gran

“Whatever plans you have, we are not going to let you succeed!” Vicky pointed Brian in the face, accusing him with her burning eyes as well. “You heard my brother, Brian!” She growled inwardly, her finger seeming like it was ready to thrust his face. “Take Grandpa back into his room and we will pretend like this never happened…”The sound of a door creaking in front of them drew everyone’s attention, causing them to turn to see Rebecca emerging from Lord Ambrose’s room.“Mum! Mum!” Her children called out to her, gesturing to her to step forward. “Brian is trying to take Grandpa away! I don’t know where he is taking him to!” Vicky explained, demanding a reaction from the lady.Rebecca was still the way she was; unperturbed and with a plain countenance.She dragged her feet as though she was learning how to make use of them for the first time, her eyes moving to the old man.Then the real hatred she had for him appeared all over her face, almost glowing as she scowled at him

All eyes turned to him, causing him to halt.He took a deep breath, his eyes moving as though he was counting the men.But he was certain that there were over ten of them.Each had large beads hanging on their necks, and it was obvious that they symbolized something to them. “Hello…”Diego waved with a forced smile, uncertain of the nature of the men.But he was certain that if they were hostile or not, his heartbeat began to increase. One after the other, the men withdrew their gazes from him, returning to what they were doing.They didn’t look like they cared if he was there or not, their attention was focused on the things they were doing. Some were mixing strange items in old clay bowls, others were either scribbling on scrolls or meditating.None of them spoke, but the silence was loud. Brian appeared a few seconds later, standing in the middle of the room.“Your Master!” Diego ran to him, then he searched with full eyes.“Where is Lord Ambrose?! Where is your Gran