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Chapter 39: We Lost Him
Bohemia sat on the edge of the hospital bench, his elbows resting heavily on his knees, his palms rubbing together in a restless motion. The corridor was quiet except for the echo of hurried footsteps and the occasional squeak of trolley wheels pushed past him. He felt caged in, trapped in a space where every second stretched into eternity.Through the glass partition, he could see blurred shadows moving in and out of his father’s room. The green glow of monitors flickered. Nurses hovered around the bed, their heads bent, their hands working quickly, while the doctor barked instructions. None of it reassured him. His father had never looked so vulnerable. That image alone was enough to unsteady him.He stood, then sat again, unable to keep still. His mind replayed the fight they’d had earlier in the morning. His father’s voice raised, his own voice raised even higher. The argument had cut deeply, and now, sitting here, Bohemia wished he had bitten his tongue, swallowed his pride, a
Chapter 38: Heavy Shadows
The Donovan estate was unusually quiet after the storm of the morning. Michael stood in the large living room, his face calm though his mind still weighed heavy with all that had unfolded. Around him, the polished floor gleamed, but the atmosphere was thick with unease.All across the estate, every mansion that once buzzed with life was now still. Those who had occupied them had been dismissed earlier. Only one house remained to be addressed—the master’s mansion, the heart of the estate.Clarissa gathered the domestic staff, seven of them in total. They stood quietly in the wide living room, their hands folded, their eyes heavy with fear of what was about to happen. Each one looked at Michael with a mixture of respect and worry, while low whispers passed between them.Michael looked at them steadily. “I want to thank you,” he began, his voice steady and clear, “for all the years of service you’ve given here. But today… today will mark the end of it.”A hush fell over the room.The
Chapter 37: The Eviction
Michael stood in the wide living room, his presence steady like a rock. His eyes moved slowly across the space before resting on Martha, who stood with folded arms and burning eyes. She was stubborn, her whole body trembling with rage, but Michael had no time for another round of words. He raised his hand slightly and gave a firm order.“Take two ladies with you,” he said to one of the bodyguards, “and pack all her things. I don’t want a single piece left inside.”The instruction was like a knife to Martha’s chest. “You dare!” she spat, her voice cracking, but Michael ignored her completely.The two young women and the tall bodyguard went upstairs immediately. Their footsteps echoed on the marble floor as they disappeared into the rooms above. Martha’s hands shook, but her fury kept her rooted to the ground. She stared at Michael as though her eyes alone could burn him alive.Minutes later, the group returned. They carried heavy bags, stuffed with clothes and personal belongings. Th
Chapter 36: The Estate Standoff
Michael and his team arrived at the Donovan estate like soldiers marching to war. The convoy of flashy cars pulled up at the iron gates with an authority that shook even the ground. The two security men at the entrance, both in their usual uniforms, stood rooted in place as the line of vehicles came to a stop before them. Their eyes widened, first in shock, then in disbelief, as they recognized the face of the man stepping out.It was Michael.The same Michael they had once known as an ordinary figure, someone whose presence never demanded a second glance. But the Michael before them now was different. His dressing was sharp, his gait commanding, his face unreadable. Around him were Sonia, Clarissa, two sharply dressed ladies, and two bodyguards who looked like trained machines.One of the guards at the gate cleared his throat nervously but stood firm. “Good morning, sir. Sorry, but we can’t let you in. We don’t have such instructions.”Clarissa stepped forward, her heels clicking
Chapter 35: A New Dawn
The tall glass doors of Donovan Industries slid open, and in walked Michael, flanked by Sonia at his side. Behind them were Clarissa, his ever-loyal assistant, two smartly dressed ladies, and two bodyguards in black suits. Their steps were steady, their presence commanding.The moment they crossed the lobby, heads turned in unison. Typists paused in mid-keystroke. A junior staff almost spilled his coffee. The receptionist’s jaw fell open, her pen frozen in her hand. Whispers began to move like ripples across a pond, spreading from one corner of the building to the other.“It’s him… Michael Ainsley,” one voice muttered.“Eh? The same one from the court case?” another asked, trying to sound discreet though her eyes betrayed her awe.Michael said nothing. His gaze was calm, sharp, his steps measured. Without speaking, he nodded once at Clarissa. She understood immediately, peeling off from his side and heading straight to the Human Resource manager’s desk. The man was tall, slim, and
Chapter 34: The Fall of the Matriarch
The heavy steel door creaked open, and Martha sat up immediately from the bench where she had been brooding for hours. A tall man in a neat suit stepped in, his briefcase dangling by his side, his face carrying the calm firmness of a professional. It was her lawyer, Mr. Stanley Reid.“Martha,” he said softly, walking closer. “I’m sorry I couldn’t make it yesterday when they called me. I was caught up in another hearing.”Martha folded her arms, her expression sharp. “You took your time,” she said bitterly.Stanley dropped the briefcase on the table and sat opposite her. “I came as soon as I could. Tell me what happened. Why were you arrested?”Her lips tightened. “They are accusing me of attempted murder. Can you imagine?” She waved her hand dismissively. “All because of that foolish lawyer that should never have been found in the first place.”Stanley leaned forward, his tone more cautious. “Martha, I need you to be very clear with me. Did you, in any way, order those men to kill th
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