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Chapter 65
There are things in life that can drive a person to do things he has to in order to survive. Things that will change a person for the rest of his life. People go through a certain situation that will flip the switch and turn off the light.
Sometimes, even the holiest person can turn evil. Even the ones with the strongest faith can lose it with a flick of a finger. Events that will make a person forget everything he stood for.
According to some, Lucifer was never evil. He was an angel before he was painted as the devil. His name even meant morning star.
One night, in Whites City, New Mexico, a family is having a nice and simple dinner. They were a happy, religious half-Spanish family who always goes to church every Sunday. One of the most peaceful families in a town of chaos and crime.
Their little son was happy enough to have a new wooden toy carved by his father. He knew that his family doesn't have much, so he is grateful when his father makes him a new
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A Broken Butterfly Chapter 66
Levi is still in jail, and his lawyer and Naomi's league of elite lawyers can't do anything about it. He knew that Naomi already tried to bribe officials to get him out but still nothing. They were all tight-lipped about why they won't accept the bribe. All they said is that they have to stick with the law.Every time he looks at the walls around him, the bars that separate him from freedom, he cries. Few months ago, he was just a normal guy. He was just one of those New York businessmen. And now, he's waiting for trial."Mom, Dad, I'm so sorry. I don't know how it came to this. I'm so sorry."Remembering his parents and how they tried their best to raise him as a decent man. It's like seeing their disappointed faces right in front of him. He knew that whatever mistake he made, his parents would still love him. And that makes it more painful.------------------On one of the other cells, there's Denver. He was lying on his singles bed, looking at t
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Naomi woke up feeling awesome about herself. Levi will never love her back. She knows that now. But it doesn't mean that she forgives Patricia for what happened. Because of her, Levi had to go on full dark mode. Naomi blames Patricia for everything that happened to Levi. And she is hell-bent on making her pay.One thing that she's sure about is she got Gonzalo wrapped around her fingers. And she will use him to hurt Patricia. Her first step is to slap Patricia about the reality that she's just a stripper that Gonzalo picked up at a club.After taking a bath and eating her breakfast, she drove all the way to Gonzalo's estate. Naomi even brought a homecooked meal to make Gonzalo think that she is a wife-material. That she's better than Patricia."Hi, I'm here for Gonzalo. My name is Naomi Floyd." She announced herself when she arrived at the gate of Valenzuela's estate."I'm sorry, Ma'am. Does Mr. Gonzalo knows that you're coming?" One of the guards asked.
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Anthony left for a vacation. It was Patricia's idea. She thought that going away for a short while, to enjoy life. He agreed because he wanted to be alone for some time. Away from Gonzalo, away from life, away from everything.Peter, his best friend, is dead. He died in a cross-fire when Gonzalo's men raided the FBI base. Anthony knew that Peter was spying on him. He knew what Peter did back at the casino. He was hacking into his phone and trying to tap into his phone conversation and text messages.He didn't say anything because he didn't want to sell his best friend out. Gonzalo ordered his men to raid the FBI base that killed Peter. He didn't say anything because his daughter loves Gonzalo. Patricia has been through so much, and she deserves to be happy.So he left. He took a vacation in Mexico for two weeks, and now, he's in Puerto Rico. He wanted to clear his mind. But he can't focus on himself because his mind kept drifting to his best friend's death and h
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Denver was able to file a bail request. All of Levi's men testified against him and proved that Denver was just another man Levi lured. The situation got worse when one of their men spilled out Naomi's name as their financer. Now, the media are all targeting the most famous woman in New York when it comes to business.After his family posted his bail, Denver went back to his own home. He was barred from leaving New York, even for vacation. But Denver was okay with it. What's important is that he's out. What he just doesn't understand is why did that man wait for weeks before talking? He could have just struck a deal with the police and talk."Hello, Denver."Hearing that voice made Denver involuntarily swallowed his own saliva. He never met him, but he knew what he could do. Denver already heard so many things about him. But hearing his voice directly talking to him, it felt like his death sentence has been signed for him."Gonzalo? How did you get here?"
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Naomi was sent to the same precinct where Levi and Denver are currently detained. Their arraignment will happen next week. After that, they will be transferred to where they will be permanently incarcerated. Naomi was already dreading the fact that she will face long prison time.Her band of lawyers couldn't do anything to get her out of jail. Something is wrong, and she can feel it. For Naomi, it is impossible not to get what she wanted. And with the last name Floyd, the impossibility of not getting what she wanted doubles up. But ever since Levi was arrested, her connections, her money, her last name never worked."I can't stay here! I will not stay here!" Naomi angrily demanded to her lawyers."It's going to be a long and hard fight, Naomi. And it's going to be messy. Children's welfare and protection organizations are protesting against you. Media vultures are swarming around this case. They will not let you out easily." One of the lawyers said."What
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Patricia found Gonzalo standing by his mother's grave. It's the first time she saw him on that part of the estate. There are several instances when Patricia wanted to see it, but she always ended up stopping herself. She was not that far, and she can see him perfectly. He looked so peaceful and contented.Gonzalo never talked about his mother. And Patricia never bothered to ask. She doesn't want him to that she is too nosy. Patricia wanted to give him the choice. She wanted Gonzalo to voluntarily open up to her."Why don't you approach him?" Josh asked her. He was doing his rounds when he saw Patricia watching Gonzalo from afar."I don't want to disturb his moment with his mother," Patricia responded, still staring at Gonzalo."You two keep on assuming things about each. Boss will see you alone, we will tell him to approach you. Then he will say no, you want to be alone. Hmmm, things you do for love."Patricia stared at Josh after hearing what he s
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Naomi was lying on her bed, thinking about what comes next once she was transferred. Growing up in peaceful surroundings, Naomi never even experienced slapping anyone. How can she survive being in prison with dangerous people?Levi and Denver have been transferred. Now it's just her in a cold cell. Alone and lonely, losing her mind by the second. She has to get out. She needs to get out of prison."Naomi Floyd, you have a visitor." A jail officer announced as he opened her cell.Naomi was not expecting any visitors, that's why she was confused. When she arrived at the visiting room, she found a woman that she never met before. She looks beautiful, but Naomi can't see anything special about the woman."Who are you?" Naomi asked the woman sitting in front of her."Hi, I'm Angela Maxford. And we have a lot to talk about."Naomi's forehead creased when she heard what the woman said. She never met the woman. But she remembered hearing the last na
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Darryl went back to Jericho. Gonzalo wants him to get more information about Angela. Darryl can see why. Gonzalo is in denial. Despite all the proof he presented, he can't accept the truth. But Darryl can't blame Gonzalo. What he uncovered is something that is not easy to accept.Gonzalo also wants him to monitor Angela Maxford. He knew that Angela visited Naomi Floyd in jail. For some reason, Gonzalo thinks that Naomi and Angela would conspire against Patricia. Something that Darryl finds possible. Because Angela told him everything. Even the growing relationship of Patricia with Alexander and Franklin Maxford."Why do I have to handle this job?" Darryl complained to himself as he unpacked his things in Angela's cabin. Darryl is the kind of person who would rather massacre people than play-pretend to an emotionally damaged woman like Angela.But he doesn't have a choice. If Gonzalo wants something done, it should be done. Or there will be a price to pay. And Da
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