10 THE EVIL PLAN

Frank's personal chauffeur was already on the wheel as he patiently waited for his boss' arrival.

All the three black shiny cars which were to convey him to where he was going were all set and ready to take off.

Immediately, Frank stepped out of the house entrance which was hastily opened by the guard, he motioned towards a limousine that was between the other two cars.

He majestically walked towards the cars as he held his head high without looking left or right.

Frank wasn't desiring any drama, as he had delayed enough time exchanging words with his wife.

However, before he could reach where the cars were, a butler suddenly buffed out from nowhere and slightly bowed to him.

“ Sir, your grandfather wants to have a word with you.” the young man announced as he maintained his gaze on the ground.

As if he were going to slap the young man before him, he angrily glared at him. This is what he was avoiding.

Frank wanted to go out without his grandfather's awareness because he would have to answer some unreasonable questions before leaving.

“ Have you been able to get in touch with Fernando?”

Definitely, that old man was going to ask that question as he had made it look like food in his mouth. A day can never pass without his grandfather asking such a question.

With gritted teeth, he inquired,“ where's he?”

“ In the backyard, sir.” The butler quickly responded.

“ What's he doing there?”

“ I can't tell. But from what I witnessed when delivering him some drinks, he was reading a magazine.” The butler replied, but he was unsure if his boss was satisfied with the answer.

Frank pulled together his brows with a thousand and one questions roaming around in his mind.

Maybe Fernando's dead body was found, and it was printed in the newspaper and his grandfather came in contact with it.

No! Perhaps his grandfather just needed to see him concerning the documents. Which one?

Frank was lost in thoughts as he stood, confused. Although his eyes were fixed on the young man standing before him, his mind was far away in a distant land.

“ Sir, sir…” the butler called out after seeing his boss' expression after delivering the message.

Although it was none of his business what Frank was thinking about, he felt he should show some care.

Who knows if he needs help? Anyone can help. That's how life is.

“ Sir,” the butler called again as he waved his hand against Frank's face, yet, he didn't make a move nor did he respond.

On seeing this, Mateo came over and lightly tapped Frank on the shoulder, and called out,“ Boss, are you okay?”

Frank jumped off in fear as he heavily breathed out. Mateo, who was standing close to him, feared his action and moved away. It was strange.

However, Mateo almost got a clue of what was going on, but it wasn't clear if he was thinking about the right thing.

‘ The death of fernando.’

Mateo quickly shook off the thought and focused on Frank, who had buried his face in his palms.

“ Boss,” Mateo called out as he moved closer to him. “ Is anything the matter?” his caring voice echoed, but Frank shook his head and grinned.

He took a deep breath and shut his eyes and then let out a sigh before replying,“ I'm okay, just having a slight headache.” he lied.

“ Should I call the family doctor?” Mateo asked with a serious tone.

“ Don't bother yourself, I will be fine.”

Frank assured him and Mateo nodded even though he felt something wasn't right.

Well, he has no right to question his boss about his personal issues. If he volunteered to share, he would listen, but he won't force him to speak out about his problems.

After assuring his guards that he was fine, he left to meet his grandfather and hear what he had for him.

“ Good morning, grandpa,” Frank greeted with a wide smile as he stood before his grandfather.

“ How was your night, boy?” the old man who was still flipping through some newspapers responded without lifting his gaze to his grandson.

“ Well, I should say it was spectacular, but…hmm…” Frank paused and chuckled.

The old man maintained his gaze on the newspaper in his hand as he patiently waited for Frank to complete his statement, but he didn't hear more words.

“ But what?” he finally asked as he raised his head and gazed at Frank, who had a smirk on his face.

“ Please, have a seat and tell me what's wrong with you.” his grandfather said to him after noticing Frank's facial expressions.

Frank swiftly shook his head and responded,“ I wish I had found Fernando, but up until now, he's nowhere to be found.” Frank explained even before he was asked about it.

However, he knew his grandfather must ask about that, so it was best for him to mention it just to avoid his constant questions.

“ Hmm… So, what are your plans now?” his grandfather inquired as he dropped the newspaper on the rounded table before him.

“ I'm still on the case. But I might figure out what to do about it today.” Frank replied with a promising expression.

His grandfather nodded and took a sip of the wine inside the glass cup that was set before him on the table.

He shook his head after sipping the wine, and then raised his gaze to Frank again.

“ In all, you are going to do, I wish you all the best. As it is now, I don't know what to say more than what I have said.”

The old man told him a few words of advice and encouragement, not to give up on searching for Fernando.

Frank, on the other hand, gave him listening ears as though he was going to adhere to what his ears were hearing.

After so much talk, Frank left for his car. At least, he was a bit relieved that it wasn't what he was thinking that happened.

‘ It will be an impossible mission for Fernando's dead body to be found if at all Mateo threw him into the ocean as he had told me.’

Frank boldly told himself as he plastered an evil smile on his face.

The three cars zoomed off from the mansion after he had entered.

In the next thirty minutes, they arrived at Mr. Rowan's house. The house was a bit quiet as if there were no one inside, nevertheless, his servants were busy with their daily routines.

The only person who was absent from the house was his daughter, Sophia. But both Mr. Rowan and his wife were enjoying themselves inside without any disturbance.

Mr. Rowan was informed about Frank's visit, and he asked the gatekeepers to let him in.

The three cars drove into the house compound, and they were shown a particular position to park, which they did.

Immediately the cars stopped, a bodyguard from the front car hastily came and opened the car door for Frank and Frank stepped out.

One of Mr. Rowan's guards led Frank to the enormous living room, where he was ushered to a seat as he patiently waited for Mr. Rowan to come downstairs.

Frank sat and crossed his leg on the other as he scanned the room as though he was looking for something special.

As he was staring at the living room, something caught his attention, the family pictures which included Sophia.

All his attention went to the pictures in quality frames that were placed on the wall.

For a few minutes, he was lost in thought as the beauty of the pictures caught his attention that he wasn't aware that Mr. Rowan had arrived in the living room.

“ Son-in-law,” Mr. Rowan called out playfully as he sat on one of the couches.

Frank suddenly came back to earth after hearing his father-in-law's voice.

He stood up, and they exchanged greetings before he took his seat and maintained a smiling face.

“ I can see that you are so much in love with those pictures,” Mr. Rowan said with a happy face.

“ Yeah, you have a wonderful family.” Frank praised the pictures, and Mr. Rowan burst into laughter.

To make their conversation more lively, Frank went ahead to speak.

“ Judging from that picture,” he said as he pointed at a particular family picture consisting of five people. “ I can tell that three people were around on my wedding day, but the others were not.”

He explained as he needed more clarification.

“ Yeah.” Mr. Rowan responded as he sat properly to explain.“ In the picture are my parents and my three siblings, and we snapped it when we were still teenagers.”

“ I can see,” Frank nodded as he maintained his gaze on the family picture.

“ My parents are late, that's why you couldn't see them at the wedding, but I'm sure you saw my two siblings.”

Mr. Rowan explained and Frank felt a bit sorry for him, because of Mr. Rowan's late parents, but he believes they would be too old to walk if they were alive. So, no need to feel sorry for them.

“ Well, I saw two of your siblings, but I didn't see the third one.”

“ Ohh, him? He's our elder, and he left the city many years ago without returning.” Mr. Rowan responded and Frank was lost.

“ Why didn't he return home after traveling? Did anyone wrong him?” Frank curiously asked. His gazes were now on Mr. Rowan.

“ It's a sad saga that I don't want to remember, nor did I want to talk about.”

Immediately Frank saw the sad expression on Mr. Rowan's face, he decided to let go of the picture conversation.

“ I'm sorry about that,” he said pitifully.

“ Don't bother yourself about it.” Mr. Rowan responded and went ahead to ask,“ How is my beautiful daughter?”

“ Ohh, she? She's doing fine, and she sent me her regards to you.” Frank replied with a happy face.

“ Thank you. Do not hesitate to inform her that her dad is missing her when you get home.”

“ I will do just that.”

After so much talk, Mr. Rowan went ahead to ask Frank,“ What do you say is the matter?”

“ Well, it's about the plan you asked me to execute,” Frank responded and Mr. Rowan could see the sad expression on Frank's face.

“ Any issues?” Mr. Rowan inquired as he sat properly and crossed his leg over the other.

“ Yes.”

“ What's it?”

Frank went ahead and explained what his father's lawyer told them concerning his father's decree on his assets when he was alive.

“ You mean the young man killed Fernando and threw him in the ocean as instructed?” Mr. Rowan asked.

“ Yes, and there's no way we can get his dead body and even though we get it, it's of no use to us. This is why I have come to you if you will have a solution to it.” Frank explained with a low tone.

Although, no one was with them in the living room. This means they were the only two people sitting in the room.

“ Then bribe the lawyer.” Mr. Rowan advised.

“ He isn't ready to comply, and that's my biggest concern,” Frank replied with a grin.

“ Then we take the same move. What we do to Fernando shall be done to him.” Mr. Rowan announced.

“ What?”! Frank was stunned to hear this as he wasn't ready to shed any more blood.

“ Yes! Only that can guarantee you to claim what is yours.” said Mr. Rowan.