“Listen, you brat, I haven’t been the groundskeeper for many years, but I will not have you disrupting the harmony of this cemetery. Do you get that? So, I want you and your companions here to leave and don’t cause any trouble quietly.” The man demanded towards Blake.“Sir, I don’t understand why we would leave before visiting uncle and auntie?” asked Sylvia, looking right at the man.“My God, another one. Leave and ignore everyone you see here.” The man exclaimed with a surprised expression.“What’s your name? I haven’t seen a groundskeeper who is so rude to visitors.” Said Tabitha, who was getting annoyed by this man’s attitude towards them.“What is this? Can all three see and hear me?” asked the man, looking agitated now.Blake took a long look at the man before him and lightly pushed upon his shoulder. The man felt solid to him. Fearing that the way the man was acting was that he could be a ghost.“Dam, you can even touch me. Look, my name is Harrold Leeville. I was the groundske
“Father, what happened all those years ago? Wasn’t it just a car accident? It was unavoidable fate that took place.” Said Blake looking at his father’s back.“Yes, it was a car accident, but it wasn’t an unavoidable fate. We were murdered, my son. The breaks and accelerator, with the steering, were tampered with, they were unresponsive, and we went over the cliff.” Blake’s father finally said, sighing afterward.This revelation into his parent’s death was surprising to the three. Who would have wanted to murder Blake’s parents? True, Thomas was the oldest and would have inherited the family, but who would have been brave enough to cause Thomas’s demise?Blake had a stern expression when he heard his father’s explanation of the accident. ‘Why wasn’t it known that the car had been tampered with and that it was no accident but murder? Was there a conspiracy in the family, someone holding out on this information that could have placed someone high in the family at risk?’ These thoughts we
“It was a different time then. I had no choice in the matter, and you don’t know how my grandfather was back then. It was all for the sake of the family’s interest. Who’s to say they even remember this trivial contract between the two families.”Heather’s disdain for her husband’s actions was loosened, and then she smiled at him, seeing him in a pitiful state. She placed her hand on his cheek and kissed him on his lips.Seeing his parents showing their love for each other, Blake just smiled. The others couldn’t help but let out a small giggle at the loving couple.“I’m very proud of you, my son. You have grown into a wonderful man. With your accomplishments, your future is very bright. I have no more regrets about this life I had in the past.” Stated Blake’s father after their kiss and smiled at the three. “Blake, you’re responsible for these fine young women in your care, don’t let anything happen to them.”“Girls, please take care of Blake for me. He’s a bit headstrong sometimes but
Harrold stopped when Blake and the two women exited the cemetery before crossing the border.“Now, you mind your way. I will talk with them and try to calm them down. You should not come back unless you want troubles coming your way.” Harrold said to them as he turned back into the cemetery.“What now?” asked Sylvia as she watched Harrold walk up to the crown that had formed and approach them.“We leave, I have some things to discuss with grandfather during lunch, and then we need to head back to Swanville.” Said Blake heading back to the car.Getting back into the Rolls-Royce Phantom, Blake headed back to the estate, leaving the scene behind them. The silence was all that was heard until Sylvia struck up a conversation.“So, I was the one who saved your life back then. So that means you owe me a life debt.”“If I recall, it was due to my mother’s decision to leave me behind that saved my life.” Said Blake, not taking his eyes off of the road.“Buuut, it was because she couldn’t bear
With a deep sigh, Robert spoke. “If the marriage to the Shuler family is to be honored, Blake will have to cancel his marriage to your sister and marry the young heiress to the Shuler family. Even if she and Blake want to get out of the marriage, they are legally obligated by the contract’s specifications, if I remember correctly, but let’s tackle this when the time comes. They haven’t visited since my father died and may have forgotten it.”“Grandfather, we will be departing back to Swanville. After lunch, I’ll come back at the end of the week to bring Tabitha back to School, and we can finalize the paperwork for Elon Conglomerate. Sylvia, would you like to accompany me back to Swanville and have a position in Elon Trust Enterprises? I can inform Mr. Wheaton to evaluate and place you where we need you.” Said Blake, looking at Sylvia.“I would love to, but what about my living arrangements? I major in business financing and payroll in college.”“Leave the little things to me, and I’ll
Blake entered the dining room and cleaned the table to enjoy their meal. While wiping the table down, he noticed his wife walking toward him.“Can I see you privately?” Claire stated while walking past Blake and entering the kitchen.Picking up the trash, he followed Claire, none the wiser of their conversation. Putting the trash into the proper bin, he stood before his wife, who had her arms folded.“Yes, what’s the matter? I’m almost finished with the meals if you’re hungry.” Said Blake looking at the stern expression on Claire.“Who is that woman, and who is she to you?”“What do you mean? She’s my cousin who got a great opportunity, and I offered her a lift to the city to help her out. Seeing she’s without lodging at this moment, after dinner, I’ll get her a hotel room for the night. Elon Trust will be giving her a villa when she reports to work tomorrow. She will be handling up some affairs for the entertainment investments.” Blake quickly explained, thinking Sylvia would better
With shock, Claire looked at Sylvia with a calm deminer like she didn’t say anything wrong. Then looked at Blake with stern eyes. To think she was about to kiss this man seeing another woman. “Alright, alright, could you please explain yourself more thoroughly to them because the way you just explained it sounds wrong? It’s a business deal that Sylvia and myself were coming up with to present to Elon Trust, and we’re not intimate with each other. If the partnership is successful, the fruits of our labor will bear a business worth millions. If you will excuse me, I have meals almost ready.” Blake explained before walking back into the kitchen, shaking his head. Julie felt that something was still amiss and didn’t back down in her mind. She could see Sylvia’s intimacy with Blake, and this explanation did not convince her. All she could do was sit back down in an huph. Claire then sat beside her and whispered about how Sylvia was the only way into Elon Trust for the investment to be suc
“Payment in full. Don’t forget our deal.” As she made her way out of the kitchen, Claire mouth a thank you to her mother as she walked by. Julie was surprised at what she had witnessed.“What is going on? Tell me this minute young lady.” Julie asked Claire as she followed her out of the kitchen.Blake could not understand this. He had her right where he wanted her but failed in the execution. So he only shook his head and continued with his chores.When he finished his chores, he came into the living room and claimed he would send Sylvia and himself to a hotel to give Tabitha time with her family, not wanting to spend the night on the couch. Julie just stared at him, but she held her tongue for the sake of her daughter’s investment.Claire, her mother, and Tabitha walked Blake and Sylvia out. Julie’s eyes widened when she saw the Rolls-Royce Phantom parked in front of the villa and wondered who had parked their luxurious car there. She didn’t have to wait long when she heard the whop