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CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND NINETY-THREE“Wait!” Jake pushed his body up from the chair in a hurry, standing in Brian’s way.Suddenly, his breath staggered, his eyes wide with a still tension.“Are you going to tell her about this meeting?” He asked, voice shaky.Brian chuckled softly. “I haven’t spoken to her in weeks, Jake. I don’t even think she will ever believe anything I say to her. So, relax, your secret is safe…”Jake sighed heavily, hands on his chest.“For now…” Brian added, causing him to gasp silently.“What… what does that mean?”“It means that the earlier you start looking for a way out of this mess you put yourself in, the better for you.”Jake swallowed hard, but even the uneasiness inside him couldn’t stop him from fondling the envelope.He exhaled sharply, nodding to the advice he had received.“I have to go, Jake. Have fun…” Brian patted him on the right shoulder before making his move.“Who is going to pay for the food?!” Jake asked in a nervous tone, turning sharply.
More Stakes
Brian arched his brows, and as much as there was nothing enough to prove that the man was reliable, he still couldn’t ignore the information.“You are sure of what you are saying…”“Of course.” Jake nodded, taking another glance at the price on the table.“Why would I lie to you?”“I don’t know…” Brian scoffed. “Let’s see…” He paused, but only for a few seconds.“My Aunt probably sent you here to try to brainwash me into believing whatever you are going to tell me. Perhaps you both are planning something.”Jake laughed, yet his eyes couldn’t stop moving toward the envelope in front of him.“Seriously?” He huffed, returning his gaze to Brian.“Why are all of you rich men always suspicious of everything? Gosh! You seem so paranoid.”Brian ignored his words, maintaining his focus on the thoughts inside his mind.“You are sleeping with my Aunt, aren’t you?” Brian gave him a stern look, piercing him with his eyes.“You don’t have to put it that way,” Jake said in a defensive tone, attempti
Different Angles tookoutfit
Brian slowly alighted from the white Porsche, feeling the warmth of the sun on his forehead.He slammed the door with a gentle push, setting his eyes on the tall building in front of him.A quick sensation of nostalgia hit him, crawling through his nerves.But the urge to be in motion felt like a necessity, a responsibility he couldn’t run away from.So, he took a deep breath, gathering momentum.“Mr. Regal…” A voice called out, causing him to halt.Brian turned toward his left, eyes narrowed upon the lady marching toward him from a distance.She had just gotten out of her own car, an exorbitant pink Rolls-Royce. Her steps flowed as though time had to wait for her to approach Brian, seeming a bit unconcerned about the level of his patience.“My sister said she has been calling. You have not been taking her calls.” She had no pleasantry on her face, standing like a mannequin used to display an outfit.Brian couldn’t ignore the fact that he recognized her, including her beauty.“Hello
Man for the Task
Brian reached for his pocket slowly, and with every move he made, Alex’s eyes trailed.His fingers withdrew slowly, pulling with a bronze key; sizable, yet with nothing regular about it.The attorney’s eyes widened, his heartbeat increasing.“Here…” Brian threw the key at him, and he almost stumbled while he tried to get a hold of it.He was able to catch it before it fell to the ground.He retained his balance on the sofa, eyes on the key.The bronze suddenly felt too heavy in his hands, his eyes scanning the craft, the secrets it could contain, and its unique design.There was something else, something that made his belly churn.He knew that Brian having the key was a game-changer, yet his mind was filled with indecision.“Where did you find it?” He lifted his face, but only for two seconds.“Find it?” Brian scoffed, causing the Attorney to return his gaze to him.“I have always had it, Alex. My Grandfather gave it to me about a year ago, when I returned…” He revealed in brief words
Source of Relief
“Are you really sure?” Brian had to ask for the umpteenth time, eyes on the young man standing before him.Alex nodded, then he took a deep breath.“You have asked me this same question countlessly, Brian. I am fine, you have to believe me.” He insisted, then a heavy sigh followed.“If you say so.” Brian retorted with a calm voice, nodding slowly.“It’s just that it's very hard to believe you, Alex. You look a mess…” He gestured to him, eyes keen with observation.“How is your father? The last time I inquired, you told me he was still in the hospital.”“Yeah…” Alex forced a smile, but he could barely hold onto it.“He is still in the hospital, but he is getting better…” He lied, voice unable to hold its grip.Brian stared at him without blinking, silently taking note of his unusual behavior.The tiny beads of sweat on his forehead, the inability to maintain eye contact, and even the fact that he was tapping his fingers in the air, something he did whenever he was nervous.“Are you sur
Blind Loyalty
“I am not sure.” Alex retorted with a low tone, taking a deep breath.“But from the little I heard from my father, I think it unlocks something very sacred to your family…”“Like a treasure?”“I think so…” Alex nodded, then he reached for his top drawer.Rebecca kept her eyes on him, watching as he took out a piece of paper with a drawing.“This is what the key looks like.” Alex slid the paper toward her, and she grabbed it, lifting it toward her face.Her eyes stared at the sketch, and even though it was far from perfect, she was able to note the structure and also the fact that it was ancient.That made her curiosity rise, her eyes returning to the Attorney.“How do I find this key, Alex? Any idea where it could be?”Alex’s expression fell, revealing the thought inside his head.Rebecca tutted, her eyes sparkling with annoyance.“Of what use are you exactly?” Her tone was hostile, her pupils constricted with anger.“You have not been of any help to me, Alex. I wonder why I am still
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