“What was the meaning of that?” David flung the question at Fred the moment he stepped out. David was leaning against his Rolls Royce.Fred ignored David’s ferocious glare and pulled the door to the backseat. He hopped into the car and wrapped the seatbelt around him. He then threw his back against the car seat. David quickly joined him in the car. Derrick, the professional chauffeur was already in the driver’s seat.The moment Derrick stepped on the wheels, David turned toward Fred with his brows furrowing in anger. “You are the reason my dad wants to send Sylvia away right?”Fred folded his arms across his chest and arched a brow. “Are you kidding me?”“It was your idea. Wasn’t it?” David protested. “Unbelievable!” Fred marveled. First, David had flared up at breakfast and had barely touched his meal and now, he was looking like a volcano that was going to erupt simply because they came up with a theory with June. David loosened the grip his necktie had on him. “Just because y
Sylvia remained transfixed in her spot as she dived deeper into the pool of confusion. Suddenly, Cathrina’s phone began to ring and Sylvia was forced to return to her hiding spot.Catherina gave Leonard a final glare before leaving the corridor. Fredrick went inside his room and slammed his door in fury. Sylvia stepped out, her face was covered with confusion. **** “Open the damn door, fast!” Fred muttered under his breath and slapped the speedometer. The automatic gate was slowly opening to make way for him to wheel the car inside but judging by his schedule, Fred felt that the gate was taking an eternity to be opened. After they dropped off at the office that morning, Fred recollected leaving his journal back in his room. In the journal, he had taken note of all the points he was going to use to cheer the board meeting. David had suggested that Fred handles the meeting without the journal but the prim and proper Fred was scared of being a flop. In his father’s company, he ser
With shock coursing through his veins, Fred slowly turned around and headed back to his office. The moment he stepped in, he slammed the door against him and allowed June’s pen to drop to the floor.Fred needed no one to inform him that he had underestimated June Castello. She had admitted to framing Sylvia David’s sex video owing to jealousy but he had never imagined that she was going to have Sylvia assassinated. He cupped his face in his hands with sweat dripping down his forehead. He needed to do something fast to prevent June from launching her evil plan. Was collaborating with her a mistake? Fred wondered. *** Sylvia hurried down the staircase clinging to the fruit basket while Mili and Shane were behind her with the food trays. It was a few minutes past 2 pm.David, Fred, and June were back from the office. It was Friday and on Fridays, they leave the office around 2 pm. Fred didn’t drive back home with the couple. He pretended to be engaged in some work so June and Davi
Flashback: Five years ago“So you don’t like parties too?” David threw the question at June. They were standing on the balcony on the night of the 25th Anniversary of Wells Empire.She giggled without taking her eyes off David. He was incredibly handsome; the most devilishly handsome man she had seen.“Not really. I just wanted to get a good view of your house so I wandered here.”David nodded and studied the name tag strapped around her. “You must be very famous. You are Miss New York City. Now I know why my father invited you to this party. He has a thing for famous people.”June took bold steps toward David and stood beside him. They looked down at the pool. “This is the first time I’m meeting your dad. He sent me an invitation via email and as someone keen on meeting renowned people, I had to jump on the offer. I also met lots of iconic people tonight.”David stole a glance at June. “So tell me, would you be Miss Universe in the future?”She held up his stare with admiration. “I w
Sylvia couldn’t wait for dawn to hit St. Francis Hospital. Immediately after David left that night, she went back to her room and grabbed her fur coat. After putting it on, she dashed out to the male quarters located opposite the garden.She felt lucky when she saw Morris emanating out of the garden. She hurried toward him.“Can you give me a ride to the hospital?”“Now?” He asked, looking surprised.Sylvia gave her forehead a delicate scrape. “I need to see Luna tonight.”Morris heaved a frustrated sigh. “Go wait for me at the parking lot. I’ll go get the van keys.” He said and went inside. Sylvia left the spot with a victorious smile. She moved to the parking lot and rested her back against the blue van. She was about to slip her cell phone into her coat pocket when Eleanor appeared.“Where are you headed?” Asked Elly the moment she walked up to Sylvia.“I need to see Luna.”“Okay..” Eleanor slurred and roved her eyes all over Sylvia. “You’re not taking any package tonight and isn
Crappy insolence! June almost blurted and clenched her jaw. Did Cathrina mistook her for a servant? She shook her head, dismissing the thought. Everyone had seen her face once or twice on TV and she was certain that Cathrina was just being tacky.“Why are you still standing there like a log?”Denim swallowed and was about to intervene when Leonard appeared. None of them noticed the moment he showed up.“Well, here comes the man of the house.” Cathrina declared and flipped her curly hair. She turned to look at Leonard’s direction.“Dogs never cease barking,” Leonard said when he got to the living room, his eyes bearing disgust for Cathrina.“Well, this dog has come to stay.” Cathrina retorted and pointed at herself.It was at that point that Leonard noticed the luggage bag beside her. She began to take furious steps toward her. When he finally reached her, Cathrina pulled out a folded paper from her bag.Meanwhile, the most domestic servants had already formed a colony upstairs and wer
Fred’s hands were tied. If he had his way, he’ll pause Cathrina like a video game to run after David and Sylvia.She walked up to him and stood very close to him.“Can I help you?” He asked and took a few steps backward.“Yes, Fred. I need your help and the truth is, I’ll be needing your help for as long as I’m here.” She replied.“I see,” Fred said and folded his arms across his chest. “Isn’t it a shame that you need someone to give you updates on your son or is that not what you need? You need info to keep up with his life I guess.”She giggled. “I guess if I had been a better mother then I wouldn’t be seeking your help but it’s sad that I wasn’t ideal,” she cleared her throat loudly and pointed at the gate. “Who was that maiden that went into David’s car anyway?”Fred sighed. It appears that he wasn’t the only one who saw the duo leaving.“She’s Sylvia. The head chef.”Cathrina placed two fingers on her lips and hummed. “I see!”“She replaced Luna,” Fred added.“Yeah. I learned tha
Cathrina ignored Leonard’s glare which was sharp enough to cut through her skin. She joined them on the mat and placed the large appetizing bowl of fruit salad before her.“This looks delicious!” Fred found himself mumbling with his eyes rolling all over the bowl.Catherine flashed a mischievous smile.Leonard felt betrayed. He darted his malicious stare back to Fred.“You can as well try a spoonful, Fred. It’s a recipe I’m good at.” Catherine boasted. “David loved it as a child. I’m sure he’s still fond of it.”“Glad to hear that you still have memories of what he likes. I thought the drugs in your system must have wiped that off.” Leonard spat, looking straight into her eyes.Catherina gave a weak smile. “Why don’t we focus on the family picnic and leave out the banter for some other time.”“First of all, you are not part of the family. No one invited you here and you’ll do us a great favor if you leave.” Leonard responded.Catherina turned to Fred with a sigh. “I’m sure you’ll want