2023-12-12 03:05:54In a couple of moments, a police cruiser drove into Stamford Luxury Suites residence and screened its brake a few miles away from the reception.
The siren kept blaring out as three hefty 6"fit tall cop men headed towards the lobby where the suspect was being held.
“Cops. This is the shameless pauper that stole our guest's $10,000, please do the needful as officers of the law,” Mr. Laurent swiftly informed the cop men whilst stylishly winking at them.
“Yes, have him arrested!” Mrs Emma, the guest, Andre, and Marcel simultaneously consented.
Raphael randomly gazed at their faces as they continually blurted out their false accusations. “No officer. They're lying against me. I stole nothing” his voice repeatedly resounded in self-defense.
“You have every right to remain silent as anything said could be used against you in a court of law,” one of the cop men recited with his right hand placed towards his armed gun.
“Take him out once at once! He's a shameless penniless thief!” All accomplices simultaneously bawled out.
“Get him handcuffed,” the other cop men instructed his colleague who firmly pushed Raphael's shoulders, drew his hands backward, and had him handcuffed.
“I'm innocent. I didn't steal any damn thing. Don't listen to them!" Raphael voiced out in boldness. He wouldn't dare back down despite the scheme against him.
He firmly stamped his feet against the well-tiled floor but the three policemen overpowered him and pushed him off to the reception entrance door.
Raphael, despite being handcuffed, leaned firmly on the entrance door to avoid being pushed further. He relentlessly held onto the door as he stared into the eyes of Andre and Marcel who betrayed him.
“Remove this penniless piece of trash from our sight. Miserable college dropout! Shameless thief! Son-in-law my ass!” Emma echoed in mockery whilst wearing a gloating demeanor in her expression.
Raphael dropped out of college unable to pay his tuition fees and other demands from higher institutions. The death of his mother seven years ago hit him deeply as no one was willing to offer a helping hand.
To survive he opted to work as a part-time room service agent six years ago that was how he met his wife; Chloe.
“It's souls like you that stain the good name of our establishment by stealing guests' properties. We've caught you today, bad news for you,” one of the cop men blurted out whilst glaring his blue almond eyes against Raphael.
More guests were ambling into the reception to get lodged and couldn't help but behold the ongoing shameful incident staring right in their faces as three cop men held Raphael strongly towards the police cruiser and shoved him at the back seat whilst he kept holding back to resist them.
Raphael for a moment presumed the cop men would conduct a thorough interrogation before opting for an arrest but none of such occurred. It pretty much seemed that the world was drastically against him on that very day.
The alleged occurrence has rapidly dirtied Raphael's image. When he thought being poor was bad news he had no idea that a disgraceful expression; "Shameless Thief" would be added to his lowly-rated portfolio.
The police cruiser drove off the residence and headed to the Mayhem police station where the policemen were temporarily situated.
“Today's my fifth anniversary, can I at least inform my wife I've been arrested?” he boldly requested, trying to reach for his phone in his pocket.
“Shut your crap you shameless thief. Shut up pauper!” one of the policemen beside him vigorously spilled out, his eyes red in anger.
“I know my rights. I know my civil rights. I don't deserve this ill-treatment from an organ sworn to protect me,” he responded fiercely, refusing to back down easily.
“We protect the lives and rights of good citizens, not thieves who disguise stealing $10,000. Very shameful!” The cop at his right-hand side mockingly divulged with his fists clenched as he spoke authoritatively.
Raphael flinched as the last words dropped in his brain. He couldn't imagine being called a thief! And coming from any officer was unbelievable!
The police cruiser alighted beside the police entrance they had noticed a certain luxurious car trailing behind since they arrested Raphael. They knew who they were and understood what they were meant to do.
“Get the hell outta the car. You got companies that want to speak with you.” The policeman beside the driver instructed him.
“Just take a good look at him with his torn-out work uniform. I don't need a soothsayer to deduce you're a thief!” one of the policemen ridiculed Raphael trying to push him off from the car.
The other two policemen joined the suit and dragged him off from the police cruiser facing the luxurious car that was trailing them.
“Who wants to have a word with me?”
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CHAPTER 196: THE BEGINNING IS YET TO COME! PART 2
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CHAPTER 196: THE BEGINNING IS YET TO COME! PART 1
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CHAPTER 195: THE CONFESSION
“I don't care if I die the next minute or get arrested and pay for my crimes. As long as I divulge what has been hidden for decades, then my part has been done,” Hugo mouthed with a short gasp breath, his face gripped with sweat as he held onto his step-older brother.All along, Raphael had presumed his younger stepbrother was bluffing about having information to spill. It seemed like he had finally gotten his attention.“Really? You got any information?” his brows raised in keenness.Agathe waved at the medical personnel who sheepishly departed from the room. They had already overstayed. It's family time!“Yes, I do, dear brother…”“I know none of my words would change the past and the evil I've done to you, which led to the death of your mother, banishment, and many others, including sleeping with your ex-wife,” he spilled those hard words out. And once again, the ugly past flashed before Raphael’s face.Agathe strode towards him and patted his shoulder; she understood how painful i
CHAPTER 194: A DRY COUGH: A NEW BREATH
For the greater good of his power and what it believes in, Hugo Lambert should be saved by his older stepbrother despite the pains he has inflicted. GrandLord Raphael Gauthier, in a state of pain and anger, understood that and had to do the needful.‘Hugo you've fought so hard against death. Time to come back to us,’ GrandLord Raphael Gauthier communioned with the deteriorated state of Hugo Lambert.He believed he could hear his words. One of the containers had a well-prepared honey with herbal ointment in it as his inner power whispered what he should do.Agathe Lambert muttered a thousand prayers in her heart as her hands shook in fear. She might not be a great fan of Hugo from inception but she wouldn't want him dead either. The medical personnel stood in disorientation as they beheld the unprecedented movie being played before their eyes.GrandLord Raphael Gauthier signaled Agathe Lambert, who assisted in slightly opening Hugo's mouth to enable him to pour the herbal medicine insi
CHAPTER 193: A FLASH OF THE PAST
Agathe Lambert was struck in a state of slight confusion and vibrantness. She quickly strode towards where Hugo Lambert had laid for over a week as his health deteriorated. The medical renowned doctors followed behind to witness what would unfold sooner.It wasn't a pretense that the medical experts had little or no hope of what the GrandLord could do differently. They engaged in indistinct communication amongst themselves while their faces were etched with doubts, disbelief, and slight confusion.Grand Lord Raphael Gauthier stood face to face before his stepbrother. He exhaled deeply with his eyes intentionally closed while he trailed his oil-soaked right finger on his chest towards his abdomen back to his chest and throat.Agathe Lambert instantly wondered what Raphael's right finger was doing on Hugo's chest. She somewhat feared that he might want to avenge what happened to his late mother. The medical personnel maintained their indistinct conversations with their heads and eye gou
CHAPTER 192: HE’S HERE!
She knew GrandLord Raphael Gauthier was quite an intentional human and wouldn't mouth those unexpected words if he didn't mean them. Nonetheless, she couldn't control how astonished she seemed.For a moment she gave up on GrandLord Raphael Gauthier ever believing her about Hugo Lambert or what he had to tell him. She believed the past ugly incident would cloud his judgment on believing her.“The more time we waste the less chance he has to survive the poison,” GrandLord Raphael Gauthier quickly spoke out.He promptly offered Agathe Lambert his right hand as an aid to lift herself off the ground. He went ahead and offered her a white handkerchief to wipe off her tears while she made efforts to stand.The driver had his mouth slightly opened at how he thought he'd soon head back to the mansion or the office. However, his boss had other plans for the day.“Why the sudden change of heart? I could swear you would have zoomed off without looking back,” Agathe Lambert hinted as her eyes popp
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