Andre's POV“What do you all think of this recording? I need honest opinions on what you feel went on, and what went wrong about what you have heard. Adam, you first” I started after giving them ample time to finish with the recording, facing my brother.“Well it’s simple, despite this being your voice, it’s obvious to say that you didn’t say half of this things, it’s obviously fake” he replied“How can you be so sure of what you are saying? The young man clearly made a recording of the conversation he had with Andre that day” Another shareholder said, letting out his honest review and I totally understood him.“This shouldn’t be a problem for us at all, we can easily find out if this is indeed fake or not, one word from me and the team would go to work immediately” the family's lawyer chipped in, putting out his phone to make a call“It wouldn’t be so easy, knowing Bobby and seeing how confident he was while blackmailing me, I’m sure he had already sorted that out. He wouldn’t ask fo
Andre's POV“A crime like this should get him at least fifteen to twenty years if we are able to come up with good enough evidence, given that it was both murder and arson.”“But I honestly don’t think that would be enough for someone like him, he may just take that time as a form of vacation and plan something bigger for when he gets out.”“We need something that would keep him in for the longest of time, we need more dirt on him.” The lawyer replied, taking down notes of everything that was being said. At this time everyone was quiet, giving way for Adam and the lawyer to brainstorm and come to a conclusion, including me. I had done my part and it was obvious that they had more to say and do.“The team is doing so much right now and I think they know pretty much like we do, how important this is for us, they would surely find something on him.” Adam sighed, clasping his hands together.“We should also meet with the commissioner of police, and anyone else that would be of help to us
Christabel's POVI could see them leave from the room where I laid drinking, after Vivian left. The meeting was over and I was super excited, I wanted to run all the way and find my husband but I was a little angry with him and I decided to act petty.I did not blame him for anything that he did because I knew it wasn’t his fault and I could only pity him as he was going through so much but I also couldn’t control the way I felt.In reality I was scared to go and find him, what if he wasn’t in the mood for me, what if he still was very busy with work? I didn’t want to get my heart broken again so I was going to wait and let him come to me.“If he misses me, he will come find me” I told myself, already feeling so lost in the alcohol, I was doing so much to hold back.“Hey princess” I heard him say, recognizing his voice immediately despite being wasted. He had come for me, he was no longer busy and so he had come for me. I couldn't be more happy.“Andre I missed you, do you have time
Vivian's POVThe silence was becoming really awkward and I needed it to stop. Was he too shy to talk to me, or did he not feel the need to? We had connected really well in the kitchen earlier that afternoon, so I wondered why he wasn’t asking any questions or trying to know things about me that did not include pastries, or recipes.I was already so drunk from all the drinking, and I could barely stand up straight.“You alright? You look like you need sleep” Luca asked, looking at me.Was he trying to dismiss me, was he trying to use the fact that I was drunk as an excuse to leave? I didn’t want to be so rash about my thoughts and conclusions, so I tried my best not to speak about my concerns and instead just forge a smile.“I’m all good, just a little tipsy. But it does seem like you want to retire to bed though, I guess the day has been really stressful.” I said trying to act natural, while feeding my curiosity.“No not at all, I quite enjoy staying here with you” he replied, making
Vivian's POV“I took up cooking classes after that, to help my mum’s restaurant and it just became a part of me. I began to love cooking and serving, and having people give opinions about my food, and before you know it I found a new passion.” He started again, smiling this time.“I didn’t even bother going to a normal university anymore, I just went to culinary school instead. Now I love cooking so much I think it’s the only hobby I have left.” He added, making me laugh amidst my little tears.“I’m so sorry Luca, I never should have asked” I apologized, looking down at my hands. “No no it’s perfectly fine, you told me yours so it’s only normal that I reciprocate.” He replied, still smiling like nothing was wrong, how could any man be so sweet? We stayed like that in silence again, this time enjoying each other’s company as we stared at the stars from the window and drank what was left from the bottle of wine.“You look wasted really, you need to take a shower and go to bed” he sai
Vivian's POVHis facial expression changed as soon as I said that and he didn’t wait a second to ask me“What is that?” he asked, his face concerned.“It’s the fact that my mouth has no filter whenever I’m drunk. I’ve been talking all nasty and weird all evening and I’m still surprised why it’s not a turn off for you.” I answered, taking down my eyes from his.“Well that’s the most sexy part of you Vivian, being able to speak your mind when you feel it. And trust me it’s still not everything you say out loud.” He chuckled, placing his right hand on my chin and lifting my face back up.He placed his hands on my waist and moved me till I was on top of him, both of us naked and filling each other’s skin.“Now enough of the regrets, and how we feel about this night. I want you Vivian, and I want you to give yourself to me.” He didn’t have to say more than that, I was already his for the night and whenever more he needed me even if I was not going to say it out loud, I couldn’t wait for h
Christabel's POVWhat did he mean by Bobby taking his words seriously? I thought inwardly as I pleaded with the heavens to not let it be what I was thinking.“What do you mean?” I asked, trying to control my shaking hands.“Unknown to me, Bobby had taken a recording of the conversations we had that day and went ahead to burn down the building, with the residents still inside, killing all of them. A very satanic act that he is now trying to pin on me and blackmail me with.”“He is threatening to take the recording he took to the police and admit to his crime, dragging me along with him, and saying that I sent him as I was then his boss. He is going to tell the police that I was behind the murder and arson that happened five years ago if I do not give him the sum of five billion dollars in cash.”“I’m so stupid for not realizing so fast, I’m so stupid Belle and those people really died because of me, I am the cause of their deaths and that is the truth.” He began to cry again, shedding
Christabel's POVWhen Andre was getting me my new phone alongside other things I needed, he had put in the number of every important person in his family including Joan, and asked that I keep them, Incase there was an emergency and I could not reach him. I was a little confused and scared about why there would ever be a situation where he would leave me but today I was happy that I kept it anyways.“That’s good sweetheart, thank you” he replied before looking back at the phone again and dialing a number from the call logs, which I was guessing was Adam's.“Hey Adam it’s me, sorry I can’t use my phone, it broke but this is Belle's you can save it.” He said, scratching his forehead. “He knows man, he fucking knows about the meeting” he said again, pacing round the room very angry.Who the hell was this Bobby guy and how did he know about a meeting that was just held. I instantly got an idea and ran quickly to his wardrobe, and began to search his things.“What are you doing Belle?” He