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chapter 24
A date had been fixed for the court case to take place. Lucian had assured Amira not to fret, as everything would work out well, and she wouldn't have to go to jail just because she had tried to help him.Because of the nature of their businesses and their status in society, they had agreed that the case should be handled through arbitration. The meeting room at Price Ventures was made the venue.Both parties were present with their defense lawyers and the judge, who was to serve as arbitrator.Before the judge arrived, Vincent walked over to Lucian, smiling broadly."I hope you haven't forgotten our deal?""I don't see Maya here. If you uphold your end, I don't see any reason not to keep mine.""There's been a change of heart in this. I want eighty percent of the profits. Only then would Maya testify."Lucian's head snapped up. He knew Vincent was one greedy bastard, but requesting eighty percent was a lot."Take seventy, or no deal."Vincent grinned evilly."Still bargaining at this
chapter 22
"What is so important that you had to call me into the room?"Adriana was already in her nightwear, a glass of champagne in her hand.Vincent stood beside the huge mahogany bed frame and rested his hands on the post of the bed canopy."Would you sit first? You like asking questions before doing what I ask.""That's because I have the Real Housewives show to catch up on. You know I don't like missing that show, not for anything.""Even when it's about millions of dollars."Adriana stopped midway through sipping her champagne."Then you should have started with that in the first place." She dropped the champagne glass on the dresser. "I'm listening."Vincent told her about Lucian's offer and what he wanted in return."Hell no. There's no fucking way I would allow that to happen.""You haven't even heard all of what I have to say yet."Adriana picked up her champagne, rose to her feet, and drank some."No, I want that bitch Amira to suffer. She thinks she's smart, but I've got her right
chapter 22
Nixon holdings just got announced as the major real estate company in the entire country, Lucian was called rk receive an honorary award amongst the top rela estate moguls in the continent.Because he was still keeping his identity from the eyes of the public, he sent Amira to receive the award on his behalfVincent sat in his office, steam coming out of his head as he watched the announcements on the national news.He was so livid that he threw his phone against the wall. It smashed and cracked into half, making the phone go blind.“Who does he think he is?” He roared in the office“A meagre fifty percent profit is not enough, I want seventy percent, no eighty.”The fact that Nixon holdings was gaining sommuvh exposure at such an early time made him wonder.What strings could Lucian be pulling, Vincent already stole all the influential people that Lucian knowsAside from attorney Grey and Amira, Lucian had no one, he has just been smart in his dealings and very calculative.Vincent g
chapter 21
A police officer stood in front of Lucian's car, wondering who could have parked there all night.The window was tinted, so he could not see if anyone was inside.His colleague came out a minute later and asked what he was doing."This car shouldn't be here. We need to have it moved.""Ohhh, I can't recall his name, but he's sleeping inside. He slept in the car all night just so he could post bail this morning."The inspector observing the car looked surprised."Really? That's insane."He walked over to the driver's side and tapped lightly against the window. It took several taps before he could get Lucian to wake up.The window slid down slowly, and a tired-looking Lucian yawned wide when he saw the cops looking at him."Can I take her home now?""Yes, you can, but you can't park your car here.""I'll move it soon. Let me just get my friend."All it took was some paperwork for Lucian to sign, and Amira was handed over to him."You shouldn't have slept in your car," she whined."And y
chapter 20
It had been hours since Amira left the office, and Lucian had not heard anything from her, not a phone call or even a text message.He tried to place a call to her phone, but it went to voicemail every time.He consoled himself with the fact that she was probably with Maya, and that, to him, was progress enough.Two hours passed, and he became worried. Maya's school would have closed long ago, and Amira should have returned.There was no way she wouldn't have seen any of his calls or messages.He stepped out of the office, his face tight with restraint.Adriana happened to be walking by and saw him."Why the glum look?" she teased.He sized her up with one dangerous look."None of your business."There was still no response from Amira on his phone."Are you worried about your assistant?"Lucian's head whipped up. He suspected that she knew something."What do you know about Amira's whereabouts?"Adriana shook her head, clicking her tongue against her teeth at the same time."I never k
chapter 19
Amira took the car straight to Maya's school. She went without the driver and parked a little distance from the school's gate.She didn't step out of the car but waited inside instead. In the past, when Adriana and Lucian were too busy to spend time with Maya, they would send Amira with gifts to pacify the little girl.Although Maya was never thrilled about it, she had come to like Amira in a certain soft way.Amira wondered if that had changed over the years. She had seen how defiant the girl's eyes were at the elevator. They were filled with nothing but hatred for Lucian."Who am I kidding?" she muttered. "I don't even know what I am doing."She checked the time on her gold wristwatch, the first gift Lucian had given her when he started Nixon Holdings. It meant a lot to her that he appreciated her efforts, even though she doubted the company would ever become a success.She placed her head on the steering wheel while she waited. Maybe she had arrived too early.It was only a little
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