Unfriendly Visit

"do you dare to undermine my orders?" the rich Mogul asked with a raised tone and eyes wide open like a ferocious lion

"not the in slightest second, my lord, I'm just concerned about you. Everyone you have helped has all turned their backs on you, they tell lies and drag your name into the mud. How can that lifeless lady over there be any different, think about this, my lord!" the bodyguard revealed

"Alfred, get her in or get down from this car and never return to the penthouse" the Mogul ordered

Alfred faced his defeat and called out to the escorts for backup, he knew better than to disobey the orders of his master.

Elena slowly opened her eyes and gasped for air, fear crawled under her skin but she remained calm, she knew nothing of the environment she found herself in. A room with artistic designs was too expensive to be called a hospital ward, she knew she was caught up in a trap. The door slowly flung open and she tried standing on her feet but screamed in pain

"don't make your injuries worse, you can hardly do much and I'm quite surprised by courage, you are nothing but perfect to me" a husky voice called out to her

her eyes were fixed on his handsome face and his nicely carved mustache

"Who are you?" she asked worriedly

"It's quite sad that you don't even know me, that brat had you locked in his evil cage for years, what a shame" he expressed displeasure and slowly took some steps toward the bed with a glass of whiskey in his left arm

Elena moved to the edge, trying so hard to stand and make a run through the door that remained wide open.

"I'm Mark Russell by the way, you must have seen me all over the Internet as the most dangerous man in the city or don't you have access to the Internet?" he asked

She searched her heart for answers but found none, David had her locked up in his apartment for more than a year, cutting her off from her family, friends, and also from the Internet. Her countenance fell as she searched her heart for answers that brought nothing but pain

"how sad, I'm deeply sorry for what you may have faced at the hands of that devil, people call me ruthless and evil but your boyfriend is the master of wickedness" he added

"what do you want with me?, why am I here?" she asked immediately

"is not about what I want but what will save you, I like to call myself the savour and you might just be another helpless girl that will fall under my divine list but you're special, Elena" he revealed and a smile grew on his face

"please just let me return to my husband, please set me free" she begged

she checked herself and realized she was wearing a big T-shirt with nothing underneath, she cringed and stared scornfully at the man who stood before her

"Who the hell even changed my clothes. are you looking for ransom for this kidnap heist you pulled off?" she screamed at him

"my maids cleaned you up, I'm here to offer you an opportunity, one that you won't easily turn your back on. My nephew clearly hates you and he will do everything in his power to silence you but I can save you if only you comply with my terms" Mark stroked his beard and stared keenly at her bruised face

"Whatever game you are trying to play here, I want no part in it, just let me go and I will forever be grateful to you for saving my life"

Silence engulfed the cold room as they both stared at each other with thoughts racing through their minds. Mark snapped his fingers and some maids rushed in, they bowed before the billionaire before he gave his orders.

"treat her to some exotic wines and good meals, she looks malnourished"

"yes, my Lord," they said uniformly and rushed out

Elena was stunned by the authority he had, Mark was no ordinary man and she was lucky enough to be in the same room with a billionaire whose name rang bells in the whole city.

Just as the maids came with a tray full of well-prepared succotash and turkey thighs, Alfred slowly walked up to his master and whispered

"My Lord, your nephew is here with his wife and they seek an audience with you"

Mark's face grew sour on hearing about his nephew's presence, he had extreme hatred for David.

"what does he want?, he doesn't deserve to step foot into my penthouse," Mark said with his teeth gnashing hard

"I do not know sir, it must be an important visit, he hasn't crossed your paths in five years, this must be important to him and I'm pretty sure he must have seen us take his ex-wife off that street. I knew this was nothing but a trap to tarnish your name, you must act quickly, my Lord" Alfred advised.

Elena stared at them with confusion, Mark went closer and sat besides her but she was scared as hell when he caressed her hair. Her body scars were visible and he felt pity for her as he shook his head in pity.

"you and I have a lot to discuss" Mark said with a calm voice

"no we don't, you kidnapped me, set me free!, I know what you do to women. I have heard everything about you, my husband told me that you're nothing more than a wolf in sheep's clothing" she replied harshly, staring boldly at his icy blue eyes and face that showed no emotion

"very well, have some rest, I will be back shortly" he revealed and shut the door as he stepped out

his countenance fell and he kept staring at his diamond watch that never gave him more time

"keep her locked in, I can't afford my plans falling through" he ordered Alfred

"Sir, she can't be right candidate for this mission, we have to search deeper or you will forever lose your superiority over this city" Alfred warned