The drive stretched on for several minutes, Ruby and Caleb both unaware of the plans the other held.Ruby's car swerved into a narrow side street before pulling up outside a modest building. She stopped the engine and sat still in the car for a moment, scanning the quiet street through her rearview mirror.Caleb slowed his car a block away. He watched her through the car glass, waiting until she climbed out and disappeared through the building's entrance before he moved. From the center console, he retrieved a pistol, then tucked it into the waistband of his trousers, then he stepped out.He moved towards the building, his footsteps silent against the pavement. The place was clean enough, but it was far from the luxury he had introduced to her all these years.This is where she's hiding? he thought, a mocking scoff escaping his throat.The woman who had worn his name, who had dined in Goldmere's finest establishments, was now settling for this cheap thing? She had never earned a singl

Junior Tank stood up then walked to the window, his eyes glancing at the sky. He stood there for a few seconds, thinking of what to do. He inhaled deeply, making up his mind. He quickly walked to his bed, searched through his contacts, and his eyes rested on a particular number.He had secretly sourced for the number a few days ago. He exhaled, then sent the attachment to the number with a write-up. 'Do whatever you deem fit with this evidence.'After the message was sent, he decided to step outside to feel the cool breeze of the evening. His mind was filled with so many thoughts. After a while, he decided to head somewhere.He entered his car, then drove to a supermarket. He picked a few toiletries, provisions and flowers, then sent them to an address before heading home.His father had done so much. The little he could do was at least try to correct some of those things. He exhaled, his eyes fixed on the road ahead as he drove back to the hotel.***The next day, Ethan was escorted

The man had been Cole's close man for years. More like his right hand man.When that video of Tank's death surfaced, he'd vanished along with the rest of Cole's men. Caleb had never expected to see him again, not to even think of in court, or in a witness box against him.Black had edited that video so well, every face in that video was obscured except Cole's. But that wasn't enough, Caleb knew this. It was why he'd spent sleepless nights thinking about every man who'd been in that place that night. Every man who could point a finger at him. And now one of them was right here, in Goldmere, breathing the same air, talking to the same court that was doing everything possible to throw him in jail?Caleb's jaw tightened, his knuckles whitening.The man's face was flat as he spoke. "Mr. Caleb Gavins employed my boss Cole for his dirty work,"Edward's lawyer had promised leniency. A lighter sentence in exchange for the full truth. The man had weighed his options. His colleagues would be cau

Everyone turned to look at the person that had come in. The whole courtroom was in silence that you could hear a pin if it drops.A woman stood in the doorway, breathing hard like she had been running. Her eyes swept across the room. Then they landed on the judge. In her hand, she held a thick file.She began walking to the front, her face slowly turning smug."Ruby," Caleb gasped, seeing the woman clearly now. Her hips swayed sideways as she made her way to the front.Seconds ago, Caleb had been celebrating, his heart bubbled with excitement. He'd told this motherfucker there was going to be no evidence they would find against him, and they thought he was just bluffing?Even though they were serving him fifty years, at least he wasn't going to serve that fifty years. He had laughed in satisfaction until that voice rang through the whole room. He could serve ten, fifteen, or still find a way to sort it out. There was nothing that couldn't be done as long as he wasn't going in for Li o

Every eye in the room remained fixed on the judge. His voice carried through the courtroom, each word landing with the weight of finality as he read out the conclusion of the case."Caleb Gavins, several pieces of evidence have been brought against you. Your legitimate electronic company has been found to be a cover for criminal activities."Caleb stared down at the wood grain on the table before him. He could feel eyes boring into his back and he could swear Ruby, Camila and Edward were among, yet a small smile tugged at the corners of his lips.As long as Ethan was free, he still had hope.Even though Ethan had sided with Ruby, Caleb knew the boy would reconsider seeing how he had sacrifice himself to save him."Firstly, money laundering," the judge continued. "You get people to blindly invest in your electronic business, then use that money to fund illegal operations. You falsify sales records in the electronic company to make it appear that your wealth comes from there, when in re