After waiting for a few minutes, Jonathan noticed that a person on a table next to the one adjacent to his, keep looking at his direction. He has strong suspicion that someone is tailing him. He doesn't feel safe.
He was thinking that it was a mistake to agree to meet at this place he was at a disadvantage, specially he left this city for so many years. San Agustin had been bustling with progress so much far from the situation he had left behind.
Before the place was littered with petty crimes, shootout happens even in broad daylights. He was surprised that at present the place clean and orderly. He had been here for a few days and he had passed by their ancestral home it look majestic, Zachary made a good job by preserving it's magnificence and beauty.
But it looks so empty and sad. Gone are the guards who used to patrol on the grounds to ensure the safety of all the people residing on that big mansion own by the powerful Blackburn
"Honey do you think it would be a good idea for us to show Mom to the people or it should stay as a mystery to keep her identity a secret." Nicole asked Tristan. She and Athena were having a discussion about her mother going public."Sweetheart if you asked me I think it's much better to keep it as is. It was a gamble to disclosed her identity. It might bring more clients specially I saw her designs are exceptional. But her lawsuit is not yet over. It might overturn the decision of the court if ever her new designs will be compared to the old. If you observed there were distinct differences from her work now to the previous?" Tristan replied."Maybe I didn't noticed because I was more focus on the collaboration between us. Mom already said she wanted to keep the person behind the Muse a mystery." Nicole said sadly." That is a sound idea. Sweetheart we just have to respect her decision."" I just wanted the world to know what a wonderful person my mother is, as an artist and a
"What do you mean Ali?" "You must have been contacting the wrong person Jon. Theodore is out of the country right now he is attending the awarding ceremony of an award giving body out of the country.""But it was him I contacted the office of Zachary it was him who answered." Jonathan reason out. But on the back of his mind he must have made a mistake in disclosing his presence in San Agustin. "Are you sure?' Alistair doubted. Jonathan must have made a mistake."I am sure or if I'm wrong the one who answered is the liar. How did you know he's out of town. Are you sure of it?""Positive Jon. He came to me to asked me to look after things while he is away."'You have dealings with Theo?"Jonathan was shocked."Wait... It's not what you think Jon.""Then tell me what is it Ali? Can I trust you my friend?" Jonathan asked calmly."Of course! You are my best friend. Alistair panic with the way Jonathan is looking and speaking to him."So?""As I said earlier when you left I join the po
"Why? How did you know?" He was so surprised. Theodore said that the family doesn't target him anymore. Did that sweet boy Theo target him himself.Before he came here he had study the situation and he found it favorable for him to return. Did he made a mistake? He look at his old friend he can see the seriousness on his expression. This cannot be a joke. His feeling of uncertainty return.Before Jonathan went out of the station. Alistair was speaking with the chief of police."Are you sure son?""Yes, as of this moment, my men is analyzing the statement of the witnesses. Your friend is in danger Dad.""Could you help me to cover up the situation.""Dad I cannot do that!""Okay, okay just stall it for a s long as you can I need to help my friend this is the only favor I can do for the help he extended to me before.""Well I'll see what I can do." He replied he cannot deny his father's request. He wouldn't be in this position without his support. Alistair took him to a secluded p
After waiting for a few minutes, Jonathan noticed that a person on a table next to the one adjacent to his, keep looking at his direction. He has strong suspicion that someone is tailing him. He doesn't feel safe.He was thinking that it was a mistake to agree to meet at this place he was at a disadvantage, specially he left this city for so many years. San Agustin had been bustling with progress so much far from the situation he had left behind.Before the place was littered with petty crimes, shootout happens even in broad daylights. He was surprised that at present the place clean and orderly. He had been here for a few days and he had passed by their ancestral home it look majestic, Zachary made a good job by preserving it's magnificence and beauty.But it looks so empty and sad. Gone are the guards who used to patrol on the grounds to ensure the safety of all the people residing on that big mansion own by the powerful Blackburn
"Mom would you care to explain once more how we get entangled with the Blackburn family's trouble?" Nicole asked Athena amidst her confusion on Bianca's revelation."As what was discuss when we cornered Jessica Hunter, aka Helen Hayes or Anna George, my father, your grandfather, is the unfavored son of Nicolas patriarch of the Blackburn.""Grandpa Jon? I thought it was just a story to nail the impostor. I never thought for a moment that we are involved." She replied."No Nikki, It's true I myself had been a victim too, remember the accident our accident together? That is just an example of how we are prosecuted when we don't even know the reason why.""Mom, what will happen to my children? They were doom even before they were born." She said teary eyed."That is the reason why I disclosed my relationship to you to be closer enough to provide protection." Athena hug her daughter realizing how vulnerable and afraid she is for her children."Mom what if we will go far away?""Nikki, it
"Miss Nicole someone wants to see you." Her assistant told Nicole. She is not expecting anyone especially she gave a strict order not to book her to any appointment on this day."Who is it? Didn't I told you not to accept any appointment for today?" Nicole reminded her assistant."Yes I know but she insisted to see you. She said her name is Bianca Blanco." Athena and Nicole exchange look of confusion."Ok send her in." Nicole ordered but she is wary of her mother's reaction. Bianca step into the room uncertainly. She saw another woman in the room unaware that this woman is Nicole"s mother, Joshua's first wife."Sit down Bianca. What can I do for you?" Nicole told her, but she saw the hesitation in her expression as her gaze slide to Athena."It's okay Bianca, You can say anything to me in front of her. No problem." Nicole added. "I... I am glad and extremely grateful you allow me to see you." Bianca begun but her gaze often subtly slide towards Athena, on the other hand