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The Inheritor Of The Houston Empire 144 • The Red Vipers Never Forgive
Matthew's wounds had not healed completely so he could not drive on his own. He sat in the back seat while Charles drove him to the beach house. It was a long drive but they eventually arrived at the beach house and parked near the house. They pressed the doorbell and Henry was a bit skeptical to check the door but when he saw it was Matthew and Charles he immediately opened it “I've been waiting for you two to arrive,” he remarked as they were entering the house. “The traffic in town was crazy,” Charles replied. “Matthew, I hope you're recovering?” Henry asked. “Yes I am, thanks for asking.” They stepped inside. “So what can we do about the red vipers? What other information do you have that can be of help to us?” Matthew inquired, going straight to the point as they walked into the house. “There's this club that they own in New York, till now it's still very functional and most of the big guys are there. Maybe you can start from that club.” “What's the name of this club?”“
The Inheritor Of The Houston Empire 145 • Darkness
“Well I suppose the only way to know if you're hypnotized is by noticing the signs because other than that there is really no way to test for hypnosis.”Matthew thought about it deeply. “Okay then, but you say you can help people to regain their memory, correct?”The doctor nodded. “Of course I can, it's a tricky process and you have to exercise a lot of patience but it is possible.”He was quiet for a while, “In that case, I'm interested,” he replied. The doctor got up from her seat. “If you can just come with me please,” she requested and he got up from his seat.She ushered them into an inner room where there were so many gadgets and machines. From the setup of the room it was quite obvious that she was a renowned Doctor who knew what she was doing. “You can sit there please,” she said, instructing him.He settled down on the seat and was waiting for her while she was configuring the machine, then she looked over her shoulders at him. “Come lie down here.” She pointed at the bed w
The Inheritor Of The Houston Empire 146 • Not Picking Calls
Vito and Ashley were in the condo unit as usual. Ashley looked a little distressed and she paced back and forth. “Vito, he's not picking my calls,” she said softly. Her friend shrugged, “maybe he's just busy.” Ashley shook her head. “Darrell has never been too busy to pick my calls. I think he's ignoring me on purpose.”Vito reached out and grabbed the TV remote, reducing the volume. “Why would you think he would do that to you?” Ashley let out a sharp breath and then she gently settled on the couch, running her fingers through her hair in frustration. “We had a huge fight yesterday and I think he's still angry with me.”“Well what was the fight about?” She asked her friend. “He thinks I'm cheating on him.” Vito almost laughed loudly, “but you are.”Ashley shot her a deadly look which made her compose herself instantly. “I am but he doesn't need to know that.” Their conversation was interrupted by the sound of the doorbell ringing. Vito looked at Ashley, “are you expecting any
The Inheritor Of The Houston Empire 147 • Dispelling Illusions
The next morning Amelia was dressed up and she looked very happy to be going out. Charles saw her trying to pick out a handbag and he couldn't help but ask. “What has got you feeling so excited, Mrs Houston?”“Oh it's all part of my revenge plan. I'm taking everything away from Vanessa one step at the time.”“Everybody is talking about you in the country club, all the other rich people have a lot to say about you.”She raised her shoulders. “As they should.”She grabbed a perfume from her locker and doused herself with it, “now if you'll excuse me I have to go.”With her birkin bag in her hand she walked out of the building and into the car heading straight for the Lake shore country club. When she arrived the place was a bit lively bustling with activity. A few people were playing chess, others were playing poker and others were just engaged in conversation. Her heels clicked on the floor as she walked deeper into the place and Christopher quickly spotted her from the distance and
The Inheritor Of The Houston Empire 148 • Anderson Cabrera
Deciding to take her mind off things , Vanessa went over to the poor area so she could swim. “Tiffany bring my swimsuit so I can change in the bathroom,” she instructed her. Without missing a beat Tiffany nodded and then made her way to the car so that she could get Vanessa's swimsuit. While she was waiting Vanessa brought out her phone and started to check on some things. She received a text message that popped up. “We have a problem.” The message read and she simply just ignored it, locking her phone and taking a deep breath. It seemed to have such a huge and quick effect on her mood that she was already frowning. She was still trying to straighten her back when Tiffany returned with the swimsuit and she immediately grabbed it. “Thank you,” she replied and then she took the swimsuit and went into the bathroom.While she was in the bathroom she changed into her swimsuit and as she was coming out she tried to adjust it as it was feeling too tight against her skin. On her way to t
The Inheritor Of The Houston Empire 149 • Bathroom Battles
Amelia was in the bathroom and she was washing her hands with the faucet when the door suddenly clicked open and Vanessa walked in. She slowed down a bit when she saw Amelia inside the bathroom. She moved to the water faucet beside her. “I see you've come here to rub shoulders with everybody else and try to fit in where you don't belong.”When Amelia was done washing her hands she took the paper towels to dab them dry. “I'm one of the richest people in this country. If there is anybody who belongs in this country club it's me.”Vanessa covered her mouth as she faked a yawn. “Oh please Amelia get off your high horses you're not the only billionaire in New York.”She let out a sharp breath, her nostrils flaring. “Do you have anything particular you want to say to me, or have you just come here to get under my skin and irritate me like you usually do?”It was a clear read and the silence that stretched out between them was already enough to answer Amelia's question.“If you'll excuse m
The Inheritor Of The Houston Empire 150 • Here as Escort
Enzo walked into the club, his eyes scanning the scenery. Just like Amelia has instructed, he didn't go with a weapon.His goal was to blend in like any other everyday patron and to get an inside scope of the place, perhaps find out who runs the place and get clues about their connection to Matthew's kidnapping. He wore his sun shades to conceal his eyes and prevent them from betraying his emotion and then he sat down on a stool. The sun shades performed a dual function because it helped him look around without anybody noticing that he was staring at them. “Two shots of whiskey please,” he said to the barman. The music was pulsating in his ears and he continued to look over his shoulders, Careful not arouse any suspicion. From the periphery of his vision he spotted two men walking into an inner section of the club, they had snake tattoos on their arms and they looked rugged.Immediately the barman passed the shots over to him he downed them within seconds and then placed the empty
The Inheritor Of The Houston Empire 151 • One of New York's Rich Men
Ashley felt a little uneasy when she stepped into the club her heart was racing as she looked around. The stench of alcohol and tobacco immediately greeted her nostrils, making her scrunch her face in disgust. “Vito, what are we doing here?”Her friend turned to face her. “You're the one that said I should link you up with people right? Well one of my friends told me about this gig.”Ashley had always been a greedy person and she wasn't afraid to sleep with a man for money but being brought to the club like an animal on auction made her feel like a whore. “Who are we going to meet here anyway?”“Relax he's one of the rich men in New York, he needs someone to pass the night with and you fit his description. If you satisfy him and he likes you you might even keep you around long-term just like Edward is keeping me. Imagine all the money he would give you, imagine going shopping.”Suddenly Ashley's mood started to brighten up when she began to think of all the shopping sprees she could
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200 • Novel Finale
Darrell was watching the news when he saw the news about Vanessa’s arrest in Los Angeles. At first he didn’t believe it but when Vanessa’s mug shot was shown on TV, he growled in anger and smashed the remote control on the ground.“What is going on?” Mrs Ferguson asked from the hallway on hearing the crashing sound.“She has been arrested and she is yet to give me my money.“ Darrell complained.“Who are you talking about?”“Vanessa Winchester. She got arrested while trying to escape for her crimes. There are multiple count charges against her.” Darrell responded and his mother walked to the living room to see for herself.“Well, to me. This is great news. She can no longer torment our family again.” Mrs Ferguson said and Darrell scoffed.“Don’t be a ridiculous mother. She didn’t pay us our money, that is even worse torment.”“Being a taxi driver was enough to get us a new TV right? Keep doing it.” She responded and walked out on him.***Ashley had returned to her previous life but sh
199 • Sightseeing
Matthew and Amelia were at the hospital’s waiting room waiting for the doctor's feedback on Xander. He had been rushed to the emergency room for immediate treatment after Raymond had shot him twice. Amelia folded her hands together trying to pray for Xander, while Matthew on the other hand was restless.Martha rushed in, with her eyes teary.“Where is my son? What happened to him?” She wailed but Matthew only pulled her into a hug, letting her cry on him. “It’s okay. Let’s all be strong for him right now. He’ll be fine, I have high hopes.” Matthew said even though he knew he was lying to himself, he just wanted to make Martha feel better because when Xander was brought in, he was in a very bad shape.“How could Raymond do this to our only child? Does he even have a heart anymore?” She lamented and Amelia took her hand in hers.“Martha, I’m sorry about my son. I apologize for everything, your life could have been better without…”“Mother, what are you saying? You are the best. Raymond
198 • Police Round Up
Xander stared into space confusedly, he didn’t want his father to go to jail but at the same time, he was tired of all the drama. He walked down the stairs looking lost. He had to go tell Hernandez and Amelia. Luckily, both of them were in the dining room having tea together. Xander walked into the dining room and Amelia instantly knew something was wrong.“Xander, are you okay?” Amelia questioned and Hernandez turned to him as well.Xander rubbed his forehead and took a deep breath. “Yeah, I am. Dad called.” He announced and Hernandez looked more interested.“What did he say to you?” Hernandez questioned.“He wants us to meet.” “Great. Let’s all go meet him. Where?” Hernandez asked again and Xander sighed. “Do you think I am happy doing this? This person in question is my father.” He said.“And he is also a criminal who killed your uncle and his wife, he also attempted to kill your grandmother..” Hernandez explained but Xander scoffed.“All this isn’t changing the fact that he stil
197 • Battle for the Phone
Vanessa spent the night in a hotel but early the next morning, she was out of there. The hotel was the wrong place for her to be. She had also found out that Richard had been arrested by the police, that jerk had a big mouth and he was probably the reason why the police were after her now, he had implicated her. She kept driving round town as everywhere looked like someone was watching her. She finally saw an alley and decided to hang around there for a while as it was close to the mall as well. She needed to go to the mall but she knew her credit card could be used to track her location. The police were already on the lookout for her everywhere, she couldn’t bring herself out even further. She stood in front of the alley, rubbing her forehead and trying to think of the next way she could go from there when suddenly someone grabbed her from behind, from the strength and the masculine strength, she knew he was a man. The man had covered her mouth with his hand so she couldn’t even s
196 • Care to Explain the Blackmail?
Amelia received a call from Matthew that afternoon which was a little weird as he rarely called her.“Hi darling.” She started.“Grandma, where are you?” Matthew asked and Amelia was a little confused.“I’m at home. Why do you ask? Did something happen?” She questioned.“As a matter of fact, yes. You have to come to the station right now. There is something you need to know and oh, please let Charles know that Ashley has been found.” Matthew said and before Amelia could ask any further question, he ended the call.Amelia didn’t know what all that fuss meant but she was certain it wasn’t a joke as Matthew wouldn’t invite her to the police station for nothing but why the police station? She hurriedly dressed up and In about thirty minutes, she was at the station.She went straight to Hernandez's office to see Matthew there as well. “I came as soon as I got your call. What is going on?” She asked, her gaze darting from Hernandez to Matthew and back to Hernandez again.“Hello, Mrs Houst
195 • I Quit
Lola was at her office sorting and signing some documents when her office mate rushed into the office giggling excitedly. All of them turned to her with questioning expressions.“Are you being chased by a clown?” Lola asked sarcastically.“No! You won’t believe it!” She shrieked.“Believe what? Say it already, stop leaving us in suspense.” Another girl chipped in.“I just saw….” She was explaining when the door was pushed open and Xander walked in with a bouquet of roses and a hamper. All the girls gasped and the first girl couldn’t stop giggling as she had seen him already. Xander got to Lola’s table and placed the bouquet and the hamper on it. Lola didn’t bother looking at him, she just went on with what she was doing; sorting the documents, signing on them and placing them in their rightful positions on the shelf. The other staff waited for everything to unfold. Lola hadn’t told them anything but they all knew that she and Xander were having a fight. “Lola, please stop doing thi
194 • Clear her Head
Vanessa lay on the bed in one of the guest rooms of the house. She had refused to share a bed with Edward after she had found out about Vito. Next to the bed was a small luggage she had prepared to go on a vacation as a way of letting off steam but before that she had to make sure Edward leaves the mansion as it rightfully belonged to her. She was watching the ceiling with reddened eyes from crying. She wasn’t just crying from Edwards cheating but the fact that she never thought it would hurt her that way. She could never say he wasn’t cheating but getting the girl pregnant? That was the height of it.The sound of the door opening dragged her out of her thoughts. She turned to see who it was and it was Monica.“Hi mum.” Monica started as she sat on the edge of the bed, and took Vanessa’s right hand in hers.“ Have you had any sleep yet?” She asked and Vanessa shook her head in negation.“You should get some sleep mum, you are…” Monica’s foot hit the luggage at the side of the bed and
193 • Unconscious on the Floor
Matthew now has eye bags underneath his eyes as he had been having sleepless nights trying to get new leads on Ashley. He hadn’t heard anything from Hernandez and he had no idea if Ashley was still alive or if she was dead or if she was still in the country. As early as 7am that morning, he had gone to the station again.Hernandez had driven in some minutes later to see Matthew’s car already there.“You know, I might soon begin to think you are actually a staff here who has refused to reveal the information to the rest of us because why the hell are you showing up earlier than all of us?” Hernandez joked and Matthew laughed.“Very funny, Chief. But you are right, I am beginning to think so myself too. But the truth is I just can’t have peace of mind until Ashley is found and everything is resolved. She got into this mess because of me. After everything is resolved, I might reveal my true identity to you all as one of the secret staff.” Matthew responded.“True. Ashley’s safety is para
192 • Sex Workers and Punching Bags
Ashley was trembling with anger. She sat in her part of the bedroom enraged, Gwen had helped her treat the cut on her face. It was a very deep cut and had taken about ten minutes to stop the bleeding. Gwen was in her own part of the bedroom watching Ashley.“You’ve got to calm down. When Richard has a bad day, he tends to take it out on us, I have a scar on my left arm from one of those times he….”“Is this supposed to help me right now? Look Gwen, I know you take a lot of shit here, but I, Ashley does not take shit. I will make sure I get myself out of here and Richard goes to jail. I don’t know about you, but I can’t and I won’t spend another night here. The worst that could happen is that I would die. He can’t keep treating anyone like this, we can’t be his sex workers and punching bags.” Ashley fumed.“Yeah, you’re right but do we really have a choice?” Gwen asked and Ashley stood up and headed towards the door.“Sometimes, we do not need to have choices, we make use of whatever w
