STUCK IN A PITMatteo sat there in stunned silence, unable to comprehend what his grandmother had said."That's enough talking for now, you look like you need time to let it all sink in," Nana said, deeply enjoying her grandson's discomfort."Somebody should not have run away from home," Priscilla jeered."And you've been utterly ineffective in your duty," Nana spat coldly at Priscilla. "You can't even get along with the man you've been betrothed to,"Priscilla clenched her fist in anger but kept mute. Festus the butler walked into the chamber."My Lady, the guest awaits you, dinner is served," He announced.Nana raised her hand and Festus helped her up. Priscilla stood up next. Matteo, lost in thought did not see that everyone was looking at him expectantly.He quickly got up and adjusted his clothes self-consciously. Festus quietly scoffed and led the way to the dining hall. Matteo followed, his mind going into overdrive.The dining room was large and spacious, and so was the table

94. THE END OF THE ROADIt started with Black Hound again.He smiled as he cruised around town. His baldy captive was still tied up against the chair. He was not afraid of getting stopped by the cops, he was protected. He was confident about his sources."I am going to cut the ropes binding you captive but if you move," the Black Hound began and switched into a threatening mode while throwing him a quick left glance. "I will break your jaw and crack it back into place," Black Hound added in a low growl.The bald man froze, realizing that resistance was futile. He was horrified and he asked himself multiple times how he got himself stuck with the psychopath driving him.It was not just Black Hounds' size that mattered. It was instead how easily he could blend in. He was six foot five inches, had well built muscles, and knew how to do his job very well.With one hand on the steering wheel, Black Hound used his free hand to loosen the ropes. He secretly wanted the bald man to do somet

BLACK HOUND'S VIXEN"This is Vixen. Subject two is secure."Black Hound hung up his burner phone as Vixen his partner gave him her update on his client's wife. Everything was going smoothly. Although he did not want to take the informant's life, he knew it was necessary.Black Hound had gotten no useful information from the now deceased informant which meant that he was no longer needed and was now a threat.If he had not done what he did, he was so sure that the informant would have alerted whoever he was working for, therefore threatening the entire mission. His client would not like that.Black Hound was waiting for Vixen to come to pick him up and together, they would head back to Armani Castle Incorporated. He did not have to wait long because he could see the headlights of a car approaching.It was a red sleek Lexus. The vehicle slowed down in front of him. The Black Hound walked to the passenger side and opened the door. Inside, he adjusted the seat by moving it back so there w

ALPHA OF GAMEMatteo did not sleep a wink last night. His mind was filled to the brim with the things he had seen in just the twenty-four hours he had spent in his grandmother's house.He had spent all night going through the briefcase of the Armani family history. There was so much to learn and so little time. He watched the sunrise from his window when morning came.He did not pass the night at the farmhouse, he slept in the guest room next to Nana's room. He looked at his watch and saw that the time was six on the dot.He got up from the chair he had been sitting on all night and stretched his limb. He gently picked up the old book he had been reading and gently placed it back into its designated suitcase.A knock on the door interrupted his privacy and he walked to answer it. Ella the old maid stood with a tray of warm cookies, her kind eyes looking up at him."Good morning to you Master Matteo, I hope you slept well," Ella cheerfully greeted."Morning Ella, please come in," Matte

THE FLIGHT BACK HOMEPriscilla was troubled.This was because her father did what he was always known for. Which was deliberately leaving her out of his agenda. She was beginning to get afraid that her father might cut Matteo out of her life.She was angry at him throughout the flight, but Matteo had not even been bothered. She struggled to understand what Matteo was planning but her informant was not picking up her calls.Then there was a rumor going around the company that there would be a shakedown to filter resourceful employees and stagnant ones. It annoyed and astonished her that she was not made aware of it directly by her informant.She wondered why he was not answering his phone. It seemed strange that this was happening. She began to believe that something was wrong but could not pinpoint the problem.When they got off the plane, a black sleek Mercedes was waiting for them. Matteo slowly got down and waited for Priscilla to join him on the ground."You will take the car and