CHAPTER 9

Nathan's POV

I stood there, unsure of what to do. All I knew was that I was broken, broken beyond repair! That was my wife, the woman on whose finger I put a ring on. She was smooching and kissing another man.

Was this all part of the plan? Coming to Laura's house to make love to another man? How long had she been seeing this his behind my back? I had many questions.

She quickly jerked off when she heard her name. The man turned to look at me. The man was quite a muscular man. He has a perfectly shaped face and he looked very muscular. He… he looked familiar, like a celebrity or a popular figure.

"Hey. Who's this? Did you order something?" The dude asked.

Fuck! Was he referring to me as a delivery man? How cold and wicked could men be?

"Cut it! That's my husband." Amanda said, feeling a bit of remorse as she saw my broken demeanor! She couldn't face me, but she wasn't really sorry. She stayed there in the same spot, allowing tbe fucking idiot to caress her breasts right under my nose!

"Oh, the broke ass cop you always talk about?" The rude guy said. He looked fierce and really rude!

I had enough. I charged towards the guy and pushed him with all the might and pinned him in the wall. He raised his fist and attempted to hit me, but I dodged it and used my head to crash his nose, making it bleed immediately.

He struggled to break free, but I was way stronger than him. I was a fucking cop for crying out loud!

We exchanged words for a long time and all the while, Amanda kept screaming at me to let the dude go! My wife was now totally against me because I was broke? I would shock her to her very bone and make sure she pays dearly for what she did.

"Enough, Nathan Wade!" Laura suddenly got into the scene and screamed!

"I'm so sorry, Simeon. Please, forgive this brat's odd manners. He's just a useless soul with no purpose!" Laura pleaded!

What?! Simeon? Was it really the Simeon Alfredo? The newly elected CEO of the Alfredo's company? This was him?

Good! Good! Now, I will make sure he sees hell. He will beg me for mercy. I will watch his company crumble and all he would ever think about is how to leave Pennsylvania and move to Bonita, San Diego. That is the only place he would be able to afford.

Quickly, a young maid came in with first aid kit and took Simeon to the conference room, where she treated his wound, stopping the flow of blood!

"And you, Nathan Wade! Get your fucking ass into the conference room, now! You have some serious explaining to do!" Laura sparked and barged out of the scene.

I was left alone with Amanda who was about leaving too.

"Really, Amanda? Has it gotten to this? We could fix things. I could work harder and we'd be rich.."

"Stop it. Don't you get it, Nathan? The poor had no place in this world! If you had been as rich as Simeon Alfredo, I would never have left you! We would have found Clara by now! Look, it's over!" She said and pulled the ring off her finger and threw it to my face.

She has made her decision and she will regret it! I bent down, picked the ring and pocketed it.

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"Nathan Wade. You are a fool for thinking that you are a match to my darling Simeon Alfredo here. Do you even know him? He could literally buy you and your future!" Laura sparked as soon as we were all seated.

I remained silent stoic, calculating my every move and intently monitoring Simeon.

"Look" she continued. "Simeon here will take better care of Amanda better than you ever can! So, don't you ever raise your fist on him or anyone in the Kensington family." She roared, then she sat down to address the main issue.

I looked at Simeon with intense hatred and the uncontrolled desire to revenge. And I would, badly.

"What in the world did you do, Nathan? $5 Million to whoever sees your daughter? Is this a joke to you? Even if you sell your fortune and your fate, you could never afford even a million dollars. So, tell us, how do you plan on getting that money? Do you want to rob a bank?" She asked indecisively, wanting to hear the fantasy story.

I breathed in. After what had happened between Simeon and I, I just wanted to reveal my true identity, but not yet! I had a lot to do first. Many vengeances to take!

"I'm here to plead. If each of you in the Kensington family can lend me a million dollar each, I would be able to raise fund to pay. I will return your money back with interest of 10% after my daughter has been found!" I said, confidently, but making sure I appeared as weak as possible.

Everyone in the room laughed. Even Simeon! It was depressing, but I didn't expect any better than that.

"Who do you think you are to handle a million dollar, Nathan? Are you really saying this? How does it sound in your own ear?" Cassandra voiced out.

"Look, we've got better things to attend to, Mr. Officer. I've got interviews to make and boogs to post!" Simeon said and took out his phone to operate, making me sound like a stupid little child.

"Mr. Simeon, are you so broke that you can't afford to loose a million dollar? You're scared that it will make you poor?" I said calmly. Everyone looked at me like they wanted to eat me up.

Thing is, ever since I stopped staying with the Kensingtons, they didn't have access to me, so they could hit me and slap me like they used to when I and Amanda stayed with them!

"Are you fucking crazy, Nathan? What is wrong with you? You should show courtesy to a your stranger!" Amanda, my own wife retorted.

Simeon droooe his phone, smiled, stood up and began walking majestically towards my direction! He leaned close to me and whispered into mg ear.

"You sucker, I know you're playing mind games. But I've got a reputation in the Kensington family and that is why I'm going to do this. If you don't repay me, I'll cut your body into pieces and sell each parts to different hospitals to get my money back!" He whispered, smiled and walked back to his seat.

"I, Simeon Alfredo am willing to offer the sum of $5 Million to Nathan Wade in search of his daughter! You all know how much Clara means to me. I've loved her ever since she was born. So, I'm striking the deal! I won't collect repayment!" Simeon said and smiled, feeling so good about himself!

Hmmm…. He said he'll cut my body to pieces and seel them to hospitals? What in the world does that mean? Who thinks of doing that? Working as a cop, we've had some cases of hospitals who do human trafficking, but this.. this is a public figure. The dots weren't really connecting!

"What are you doing, Simeon? This man here will only disappoint you! Are you sure you can do this? I mean, we.. we could use that money in striking the deal with the Clifford's company to get that contract. He's a cop. He can handle it!" Laura barked, but calmly.

Ah, I see. So these fucking people aren't even interested in my daughter at all. They were after their selfish gain and just striking a deal with the Clifford's. They always have been. How foolish of Amanda! They must suffer!

"It's fine mother. I value the life of a child more than anything else. Even my company or my Fiancee here, Amanda!" Simeon laughed and wrapped his hand around Amanda's shoulders and kissed her in her forehead!

What?! What?!!! What was I hearing? What type of prank was this?

"And oh yes, mother. Concerning the billion dollar deal with the Clifford's, well, Amanda and I will strike it in just 2 days. You know I have a good relationship with the company." He ended confidently.

"Aww… my sweetheart! Aren't you the sweetest? I know that you will make more proud than any of my family here!"

As soon as she said those words, James entered, looking like a devasted monkey. He heard her. His body was shaking and he was both furious and jealous. I saw it in his eyes.

As he sat down, he looked at me, his eyes brimming with hatred and anger. Ha, if only he knew that it was I whom he knelt down to. He was probably furious because of the reaction Echo gave him.

From all records I've gathered, I'm very sure that James was the one who kidnapped Clara, my daughter. All evidence Arthur and I have gathered so far pointed out to him! It wouldn't be surprising if the truth unveiled because there was no other person capable of such horrible act.

"Tell me, James, how did it go? Did you see the Clifford's CEO? Did you strike the deal yet?" Laura asked, awaiting a positive result.

James shifted his gaze and looked at Simeon. He seemed to hate the dude a bit. "It's fine. I'm working on it. Yes I saw the CEO. He's… he's a god! A ghost. I didn't see his fucking face, but he made me kneel right before his feet! It was embarrassing! He lamented.

I laughed out softly. "It must have been embarrassing!" I jeered.

James got up from his seat and slapped me hard on my face. "Keep watching, Nathan Wade, you're about to witness me rise and win. You have no place here." Turning to his mother, "Nathan Wade should no longer be allowed into this building. He doesn't deverse it! Get up and leave!"

"Yes mother." Emerald began. "He should take his $5 Million and leave. He is no longer part of the Kensington family. Amanda is getting married to Simeon Alfredo and I approve of it!"