CHAPTER 52NICOLEThe news of Amelia’s death brought a wave of shock over me. If her brother was really doing this for her, then why kill her? Something is aloof here.“Chris, what do we do?” I asked him as I handed him back his phone.“Nothing. We go home and think this through.” He replied.Later that night at dinner, I started to try and put some pieces of this puzzle together.“Could it be the guard? I mean he was there the whole time.” I asked Chris.“Could be. Or maybe she’s just such a bitch and offended someone in there. Would her own brother have her murdered?” Chris simply said and continued his meal.“No, I don’t think so.” I replied.We continued our meal in silence but my mind kept going over the possibility that our visit may have led to her death.Why else did the person supposed to collect the briefcase not show up? Unless they knew we were into them. Besides me, Chris, the guard, Amelia, Ben and the head detective, no one else knew exactly what we there for. Someone m

CHAPTER 54CHRISVery soon I’ll find out who exactly went into my server room to help those idiots hack my client details. Finally something was going right.I kissed Bella on the cheek after sharing the news but she didn’t seem to share in my pleasure. Her eyes were fixed on Ben who excused himself immediately I broke the news.“Isn’t that suspicious to you?” Bella asked, still looking in Ben’s direction.I don’t understand why she is so bent on making Ben the culprit in this. I’ve known him since my college days. Me, Ben and Amelia always used to hangout. It was even through Ben I met Amelia.Now that I think about it, he did have a crush on her at some point but she liked me instead so we never really spoke about it.‘Could Ben really have something against me? Nah. It’s just Bella’s words trying to take root in my mind.’When I don’t answer Bella’s question. She pinches my arm lightly and continues.“Look I know you trust him with your life and I trust him too but we have to be ca

CHAPTER 56NICOLE“Mrs Bale, can I please see you in my office?” Doctor Enzo was asking me where I sat down beside Chris on his bed. He was responding to treatment but he was still unconscious, I only pray that he survives this. The doctors said he would be fine and he should wake up soon enough.I only have to pray and be patient. Casper is still on the loose and the police are doubling down on everything they can find to catch him.Chester and his men are on the prowl as well but I’m not very hopeful, whoever this Casper guy is, he is very dangerous and slippery.“Okay doc, right behind you,” I said and kissed Chris on his cheek before leaving behind the doctor.As we pass through the reception hall, to the doctor's office, I see the huge presence of the press outside, everyone waiting to hear the outcome of the accident.The security and police were doing a great job of keeping them at bay outside but as soon as they saw me, a flurry of questions started flying at me.“What is the

CHAPTER 58NICOLEWow, this is not going as I planned at all. I didn’t think Brenda would get suspicious and invite Claire.If anyone knew my sister, it definitely would be Claire, and considering our history since I took Bella’s body, this was going to be a crazy meeting.Brenda got up and briefly hugged Claire before the two took their seats.“Hi, Claire.” I greeted, forcing a smile.“Hey! Bella, do you know Brenda too? Small world. I heard about your husband. I’m so sorry.” Claire said in her usual cheerful manner.Typical Claire, cheerful for no reason with the heart of a beast.“I just met her yesterday, she says she’s Nicole’s sister,” Brenda replied to her before I could say anything.“Sister?” Claire asked, looking at me bewildered before she burst into uncontrollable laughter.There was no way in hell she was going to believe it but this is a good time to show Brenda what kind of a snake Claire is and to call her out.“C'mon Bella, be serious. I’m the only thing close to a si

CHAPTER 60NICOLEWait a minute. How does Chris know I was doing something with Chester? Does that mean Chester didn’t keep to his word? But from the way Chris sounded, he didn’t know exactly what it was we were doing, so maybe he just had an inkling.I have to be honest with him, but how honest? Do I tell him everything? Do I tell him the real truth? Do I tell him that I am Nicole? Reborn in the body of a sister I only recently found out that I had? Would he believe me? What valid reason could I give? I have to really think about this. I have to find a smart way to do this. Not tonight.“Baby, it’s already late, remember the doctor said you need to get maximum rest. I’ll tell you everything in the morning.” I finally replied.I better have a good explanation when I wake up, that’s if he lets me off the hook tonight.“Bella, when Chester told me you had him on a job out of respect for me, I told him to keep it strictly between the two of you because I wanted to respect your choices a