2022-12-04 17:14:44"Sir." Rushed a young man as he got inside the office after a series of knock with haggard breath
"Holding different folders in his hands," said the young man as he entered the office and stood in front of the mahogany desk."What is it?" came a deep voice from the back of a mahogany chair, the man's back away from view as he stared deeply out the window."We found them," replied the young man, panting slightly."What?" asked the voice as the man sharply turned, collecting the files from the young man, his eyes scanning them intently."Yes, sir, they are in Texas," continued the young man with a smile, finally expressing relief after months of research."Good job," the voice said, followed by a smile. "I'll make sure your salary is increased." He said as he turned away, his focus back on the files in his hands."Thank you, sir," muttered the young man as he quickly rushed toward the door, opened it, and shut it behind him, knowing he was dismissed. Back in the office, a deathly laughter could be heard as the voice mumbled, "Finally," with a smirk on his face.********"Wake up," yelled Lindsey as she repeatedly tapped Karen, who was currently sleeping in her bed."Ummm umm," moaned Karen as she turned to the other side, attempting to resume her sleep."Oh no, you didn't," yelled Lindsey, the shock evident on her face as she grabbed her pillow and playfully slammed it down on Karen.Karen sprang up with a yelp."That serves you right," muttered Lindsey with a laugh as she got down from the bed."Oh no, you didn't," mumbled Karen in shock."I did! You were lucky you got up. I was getting ready for another one," Lindsey said with a mischievous smirk. Karen got up from the bed and playfully chased Lindsey around the room, both of them laughing and breathing sharply. "Surrender!" Karen jokingly shouted."Never," shouted Lindsey as she stopped to catch her breath."Well, you just missed your chance," muttered Karen as she gave chase. She finally caught up to Lindsey, pinning her down with both her hands on top of her head as she tickled her."No," Lindsey laughed. "I surrender," she mumbled as she giggled."Too late," Karen joked as she continued tickling her."Stop! I'm sorry," said Lindsey in between laughs."Is everything okay in there?" yelled Martha from outside the closed door."Yes, Mrs. A****n, everything is fine," replied Karen, with her hand on Lindsey's mouth."Okay dear, when you're ready come down for breakfast," Martha said, walking away."That was close," sighed Karen. "You're lucky your mum came," she continued, looking at Lindsey as she got up."You meanie," whispered Lindsey."There's nothing wrong with a little fun," Karen said with a mischievous grin, playfully nudging Lindsey before they both left the room."Before we go downstairs, won't you call your parents?" asked Lindsey."I will after breakfast, I'm famished," replied Karen as she wore a pink shirt with blue jeans."You really are hungry," snickered Lindsey. "Let's go before your stomach kills me," she said with a laugh, looking at the mirror before heading out."Fine," muttered Karen as she checked herself in front of the mirror before chasing Lindsey down the stairs."Good morning Mum, Dad," they greeted in unison, panting heavily as they landed on their seats with a thud."Morning," Martha said as she gave them both a kiss on their heads. "What have you girls been up to?" she asked as she stirred her eggs."Nothing Mum, just the usual fun," replied Lindsey, looking towards her dad who was very focused on his newspaper. "You know we have television for that.""And that's what kills the eye, too much tele," he said."But the newspaper is outdated," argued Lindsey."Your generation and devices," scoffed Derek."Dad, these devices have saved a lot of lives," Lindsey continued, smirking as she looked at her dad."Can't argue with you there, but it has also taken a lot of lives," he retorted with a smirk as he looked at her, then back to his newspaper."Okay, enough of this argument, let's eat," Martha said as she set the toasted bread and scrambled eggs on the table."But Mum... I was about to win," whined Lindsey."No, you weren't," Martha laughed. "You should, in fact, thank me. I just saved you," she teased as she dished out the food."Thank you, Mum," mumbled Lindsey, slightly disappointed. Karen just sat watching the homely vibe with a smile on her face."Ouch, what was that for?" yelled Karen, rubbing her legs."That was for not supporting me," muttered Lindsey with a grin. "Dad, Mum, Karen and I will be going horse riding after this, and then to her parents' house," she said, looking between her parents, waiting for a reaction."No wonder you are all dressed up. Of course you can go, darling," Martha said with a smile. "Horse riding would do you good," she continued as she ate her bread."Really?" Lindsey asked, quite shocked. She was expecting a firm "No" about how horse riding would be dangerous for a sixteen-year-old."Yes, you are a grown girl," Derek said with a smile, looking at his daughter.Karen sat quietly, surprised about the horse riding, but kept quiet.Lindsey ran towards her parents, hugging them tightly, promising them that she would be home before nine. She went back to her seat, finishing up her food so as not to anger her mum. "Thanks Mum, thanks Dad," she said, then grabbed Karen."You never said anything about horse riding," Karen whispered softly to Lindsey."Well, now you know," Lindsey whispered back with a cheeky grin as they ran towards the door."Don't forget your boots," Martha yelled."And remember to secure the saddle," Derek yelled as they ran outside.He then turned towards his wife. "Did we do the right thing?" he asked with a sigh."Yes, she is a grown girl, like you said, and can look after herself. She is stronger than you think," Martha said as she hugged her husband."Can't believe our baby girl is all grown up," Derek softly said with a pout on his face as he kissed his wife. "If I knew she would grow up this fast, I would have insisted we had another.""Oh darling..." muttered Martha, blushing as she sat on his lap with her arms around his neck."You know what? It is still possible," he said and got up with his wife safely secured in his arms as he moved towards the stairs, taking one careful step at a time."Derek, noooo," Martha laughed, blushing furiously."Yes," Derek sang just as they reached their room.
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Chapter One Hundred: Epilogue....
As they approached their destination, Alejandro's phone buzzed again, prompting him to glance at the screen with a furrowed brow. "It's Queency," he informed Lindsey before answering the call."Hey, Queency. We're almost there," Alejandro spoke into the phone, his voice turning warm as he conversed with his sister.As the call ended, Alejandro briefly updated Lindsey on their plans for the evening, a sense of warmth settling over them as they approached their home. The prospect of reuniting with loved ones offered a glimmer of hope and comfort after the poignant visit to the cemetery."You ready?" Alejandro asked, his eyes meeting Lindsey's with a reassuring smile.Lindsey nodded, a fleeting sense of peace settling over her. "Yeah, I am. Thank you for being with me today."Alejandro's smile widened, his gaze filled with understanding and unwavering support. "Always."As the Tesla pulled into the driveway, the anticipation of reuniting with family softened the lingering ache in Lindsey
Chapter Ninety Nine: Carmichael's Arrest
After bidding Mrs. Katherine a tearful farewell, Lindsey made her way to visit Mrs. Amazon, her grandmother, who was surrounded by shadows of disbelief and remorse in her home. When Lindsey entered, Mrs. Amazon looked up at her with eyes clouded by the weight of her emotions."Lindsey," Mrs. Amazon's voice trembled as she spoke, "I am so glad that you are safe and sound. I can't believe that my own son could have been involved in such hurtful actions and I knew nothing about it. I feel so lost and overwhelmed."Lindsey sat beside Mrs. Amazon, wrapping her in a gentle embrace. "Grandma, I understand how hard this is for you, but please know that it's not your fault. You couldn't have known or prevented what happened," Lindsey offered words of comfort, her voice soft and soothing. "These are incredibly difficult circumstances, and you don't have to face them alone. I am here for you, and I want to help in any way I can."Mrs. Amazon nodded, her eyes brimming with tears. "I feel so helpl
Chapter Ninety Eight: The Search.
"Then, I guess it is alright with you if we searched your company." The superintendent stated, his finger firmly tapping the desk. Mr. Carmicheal's eyes widened, and he swallowed hard. He had known the superintendent was persistent, but this was more than he had bargained for. "I... I'm sorry, but I can't let you do that. My company has a lot of proprietary information that could be compromised if you search it. And I'm not even sure if you have the legal authority to do that."The superintendent nodded slowly, as if considering Mr. Carmicheal's words. "I understand your concerns, but we have evidence that suggests otherwise. I am not at liberty to share the details of our evidence, but I can assure you that it is credible and warrants a search of your company. We are not asking for permission, Mr. Carmicheal, we are informing you of what is going to happen." The superintendent's tone was firm and authoritative, leaving no room for debate.Mr. Carmicheal felt his heart sink as he rea
Chapter Ninety Seven: Involving the police.
As Alejandro and the group meticulously laid out the evidence, the atmosphere in the room was thick with tension. Alejandro, his brow furrowed, pointed to a series of photographs, his voice strong and commanding as he explained the significance of each piece of evidence. "This photo," he began, gesturing to a grainy image on the projector screen, "was taken at the port during the time of the kidnapped. It provides a crucial timeline of events that led to the incident." As he spoke, the intensity in the room grew palpable, the officials leaning in, absorbing every word.One of the authorities, a stern-looking man in a suit, interjected, "But how can we be certain of the authenticity of these documents and recordings?" His skepticism hung heavy in the air, causing a ripple of unease among the group. Without missing a beat, a member of the team, Emilia stepped forward, her gaze unwavering as she calmly explained the rigorous verification process they had undertaken. "Every document, pho
Chapter Ninety Six: Spilling The Truth.
As Matteo spoke, Carmichael could see the lies in his eyes, his despicable lies palpable in the air. Despite the gravity of his past actions, there was an undeniable determination within him to keep his secret to himself. Carmichael listened attentively, the lines of his face harding slightly as Matteo continued to lie about how he was coerce into betraying his clan and working with the Dragon clan. There was a moment of silence as Carmichael watched Matteo's words, his expression blank and contemplative.Matteo's smile slipped from his face, a pained expression replacing it. It was easy to lie to Carmichael, he realized, all it took was a grieved expression and a pause in his lies. Carmichael drew closer, his fist clenched and ready to strike. With one swift motion, Carmichael struck Matteo in the stomach. The blow knocked the wind out of Matteo, and he collapsed, gasping for breath and coughing up blood.Carmichael leaned down and grabbed Matteo by the collar, hauling him back into
Chapter Ninety Five: Truth Revealed II
Matteo could sense the tension weighing heavy in the room as Philip's words hung in the air, the gravity of the situation palpable. His inner turmoil was evident from the pained expression etched on his face, his heart heavy with the realization of the consequences of his actions.Standing by Matteo's side, Jake right hand held his shoulder tightly, preventing him from even moving. As Jeff spoke, offering a glimmer of hope for redemption, he could see a flicker of determination igniting within Matteo's eyes."Make sure you tell Carmichael everything, Matteo," Jake whispered softly, his right hand still on his shoulder. "I hope you get punished for betraying the clan all for your selfish interest."Matteo face paled, his resolve to tell the truth hardening, he looked ahead ready to face the difficult road ahead. As they waited for Carmichael to arrive, Jeff prepared a seat for him, knowing that the conversations he was going to have with Matteo's would be long and brutal, and hopefull
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