Ali's eyes widened in horror. Her shoulders slumped and if Wood didn't catch her in time she would have fallen to the ground. His words put a heavy boulder on her heart and she felt suffocated and despair.
"Like how long," She asked her voice trembling.
"At most 3 days. There is no time left, I'll see what I can do to prepare the necessary. In the meantime get half the amount. I can only help this much, I have a lot to handle right now I am sorry," he sympathized with her before turning and leaving.
Ali felt grateful, he was helping her even though he was having a lot on his plate but his words were a like death sentence to not only her brother but herself.
Five million, where will she get half of that amount? Her mother's properties were still under investigation as Lucas was dragging it with her.
She took out her phone and made a few phone calls. All through the night, she called people to borrow money. But the amount gathered didn't even get to half the amount the doctor suggested.
The next morning she went to see the marketing director for the advanced payment and loan she requested, even though she was very desperate the man refused to help her unless she stumbles to his demands.
Ali wondered how people could be inconsiderate to the plight of others. The director has no shame in asking her to be his mistress, in her heart she wondered if it was a crime to look beautiful.
Ever since her college days men had always ogled at her and stalked her, half of the men were always shameless and crude with her. Even her fellow women made things difficult for her.
She left the company feeling anger and resentment while silently swearing to the third heavens to deal with the man should she get a chance of revenge.
Her next option was the bank.
She had applied for a loan from the bank a long time ago but it was for something else, now she doesn't have any other option but to divert the money for her brother's medical bills.
"Ma'am this is very urgent. My brother has only 48 hours to live, please help me this is my only hope," Ali pleaded even going as far as to kneel before the woman.
"I'm sorry we can't help right now. We are not giving out loans as of now because we have a serious problem to take care of. And secondly, this property you are using as collateral is not under your name," the woman replied not sympathetic in the slightest.
"What do you mean ma'am? This villa was left for my brother by my mother," Ali argued.
Her mom had given that villa to her brother before she died as a wedding gift. How can she say it isn't theirs?
"We investigated the property, it's in one Mr. Jared's name," The woman brought out a document and passed it to Ali but she was too shocked to look at it.
"Is this a joke, what do you mean? That man is not even a relative how can the property be in his name," Ali questioned the woman coldly.
The woman didn't take her tone kindly and quickly glared at her. "Do you have a problem with your ears or have you gone mad? How would I know if he is your relative or not? Go and find out yourself. Don't come back here I don't want to see your face again, now get out," the woman ordered, Showing Ali the door.
Ali left the office in a rage. Her heart burning with hatred and malice. There was no way Jared would have that property unless it was sold to him. And there is no way the property would have been sold if someone didn't tamper with her safe. It was the work of her father and the scheme of Mary at work.
The man dared to sell her property right under her nose. She swore never to spare him. They will have to give her the money for Vila and any other property they have successfully sold.
"Look at you all angry and frustrated". A voice interrupted her thoughts.
Her feet came to a halt, she looked up and found the sleazy piece of trash, standing by his car with many guards behind him.
He was dressed in a three-piece suit looking suave and impeccable. His smile was broad but to her it was disgusting.
One would mistake him for a gentle and doting husband and father, when in fact he was a disgusting scumbag.
Ali was already furious and seeing the man made her bottled-up emotions erupt. Without minding his status, where they were, or the fact that he had guards behind him she walked to him and grabbed him by his collar and fiercely asked.
"How did you get your filthy hands on my brother's property".
Jared who looked shocked in the beginning calmed down and held her hands that were holding his collar gently almost caressing it.
Feeling disgusted Ali withdrew her hands in a flash and glared at him with killing intent.
If only she could drive a stake through his heart or scatter his brain with a few bullets.
"Aaa my sweet Ali. This is the reason I love you so much. You are fierce and bold, but your type is very docile in bed." Jared stared at her with a lascivious gaze that Ali felt like poking his eyes out.
This dirty man.
"That villa is not the only thing I got my hands on. I bought it from your father with so much consideration for your future. If I hadn't he would have sold it off to someone else or given it out as a betrothal gift for Cheyenne."
Ali fought the impulse to punch the man, She took a deep breath before saying, "Give it back now."
Jared laughed as if he just heard the funniest joke in the world. Give it back! What a joke. He eyed her body again with the same evil fire in his eyes. "Be my woman and everything will be yours again." "Dream on. If you don't give it back I'll make you both pay," She threatened. Jared snorted, "How will you do that? Your brother has very little time to live. Do you value your pride more than his life?" Ali felt like a bone got stuck In Her throat and she couldn't refute it. what would she do now? Be this man's mistress and allow her stepmother and father to use her so heartlessly."I thought you were interested in Cheyenne, how did you switch interests so suddenly? Did Mary put you up to this?" The rage in her eyes which had been doused by his words returned and she glared at him with even more intensity. "Wait until I am done with Joe's operation I'll come back to haunt you". She said and walked away. She hailed a cab and went to look for her father. As she stepped into th
Barry sympathized with her, but he was unable to accept her. Not just any man, but Gerald Laverock is the man he was referring to earlier. Ali is a novice, and judging by the innocent expression on her face, he assumes that she is unaware of the risks. Inexperienced women are not Gerald's thing. Worst of all, the man was rough with his women, and if he were to handle this one, he doubted her walking step would remain as elegant. "Are you a virgin?" he asked. Ali turned red at the question, but she gave a nod. Barry shook his head, ready to send her away, when his phone rang and he realized it was his assistant. "Sir Gerald's face does not look good; he is the only one without service, and I am afraid he will not accept any other woman," the assistant said nervously. Barry cursed and looked at Ali again before saying, "Tell Madam Joan I am bringing a new girl." After hanging up, he asked Ali to follow him. He led her to the top floor, where the big shots were located. Ali was
Ali held her breathe under the man's hostile glare. She began to fidget and had almost stood up to flee if Barry had not interfered and said, "Lilly ran off to god knows where and I thought you could use a change of service. This one is fresh and new." "You should know I have preferences Barry, don't you like your head anymore,'' Gerald threatened the man but his eyes was fixed on the scared kitten that looked like she wanted to bolt from the room. His body kept reacting and by the time he realized it, his member was already turning hard. He cursed, "what is wrong with you?" He asked, closing his eyes. Barry felt sweat trickle down his spine at the tone of his voice. But Gerald wasn't talking to him but was asking himself that. Ali cautiously moved away, wanting to escape however Gerald caught her hand and dragged her back causing her to end up in his arms, "where do you think you are going?" He asked his voice straining. Ali grimaced and tried to breathe out the words "You do
Although the pain from between her legs made it unable for her to think, Ali still heard the man's question. She looked at him helplessly not knowing how to respond. The man already knows that she is a virgin but he still asked her that. Her silence angered Gerald more and he asked again, enunciating each word, "I..asked..are..you ..a.. virgin?" "Yes," Ali whimpered, stifling her cry. "Damn," Gerald cursed. His body trembled slightly causing his member to push into Ali. He felt Ali squeeze him inside her and cursed again. Ali was silently praying that he will pull out and send her out but he did not, instead he looked into her eyes with a fire that threatened to burn her flesh and soul. Like a crazed man Gerald thrust into Ali. For an unknown reason that left him stunned he couldn't control himself with the woman. However seeing the tears that slide down Ali's cheek, he tried to control his strength and movement. Ali huffed and whimpered. Gerald was too into it that all he
"Hello. I know you don't remember me, you must have forgotten about the incident, but I can't since you are my lifesaver," Harriet said, her gaze as she looked at Ali was filled with admiration and love. Ali stared at the woman confused before looking at Dr Wood to hear him say, "Madam Harriet said you saved her a few weeks ago when she collapsed on the way. She came here looking for you." The memory of the accident appeared in Ali's mind as recognition came on her. "O it's you. How are you? Did you get proper treatment?" She posed the questions, one after the other. Harriet laughed, she was correct about the girl. The concern in her eyes was genuine, and it erased every doubt that the younger woman approached her with motives. "I am fine now thanks to you. I heard what happened to you, hence I have been here waiting for your arrival," Harriet had a look of worry on her face as she looked at Ali's eyes. Ali smiled bitterly, she shook her head, not wanting to think about the s
Vivian looked at her niece's face and her heart clenched with sorrow. When her sister was still alive, Ali never had anything to worry about. But after she died and Lucas married Mary, her life changed, and she was forced to cater for her and her brother. Lucas was a bastard, true and through, and she regretted letting her sister marry him. If only her sister had left with the man she loved, then she would still have been alive. She brought her hand forward to caress Ali's cheeks, and said, "You don't have to cry anymore. Everything will get better from here on, Joe will recover, and you will get the promotion you are looking for." "Until that scumbag is fired from his position, I doubt I will be given any sort of compensation for my hardwork. I am not even thinking about a promotion," Ali picked up the bag and began to remove the things inside. "You can't give up. Miracles can happen," Vivian advised. 'Yeah right, miracles that come late' Ali thought, her expression turning
The operation was a success and Ali couldn't help the smile that refused to leave her face. As she watched her brother sleeping soundly on the bed. Madam Harriet proved true to her words and paid for her brother to be moved to a VIP ward. The room and facilities were something an average person could not afford for even a night. Her phone buzzed in her pocket, prompting her to take a look at it. A scowl quickly formed on her face when she saw the message dropped in their office official group chat. It was a notice to her to finish her presentation and submit it tomorrow, because the CEO was reviewing it. Ali switched off the phone with a triumphant smirk on her lips. She devised a plan right there on how to deal with her scumbag superior. The presentation he is eagerly waiting for will never come, and if he can't provide a suitable replacement by twelve tomorrow afternoon, his salary will be cutoff as punishment. The image of his sour expression as he gets scolded tomorrow w
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