LOGINCHAPTER 76: THE INAUGURATION.LIANA'S POV. Alpha Roderick's presence at the inauguration ceremony was an unexpected development. I honestly didn't think he'd have the guts to show up, uninvited.Trevor's anger was visible, clearly written all over his face. I'm sure that if it was totally up to him, he'd have had a very minimal ceremony, with a select few guests - probably just the board members, less than a handful of reporters who'd spread the word about the transition of power from Morgan Baxter to him.As the elevator dinged open, we saw Morgan Baxter standing in the hallway. He held a file in both hands. We stepped out of the elevator and headed to the office."Me Vanderholt," he greeted, bowing. Trevor didn't even care to respond. He just stretched his hand, and he received the file. He began going through it even before we got into his office. Trevor stopped by the door and continued looking at it intently. He nodded his head satisfactorily."It's perfect.""Thank you," Morga
CHAPTER 75: UNEXPECTED GUESTS.TREVOR'S POV. I decided to take the portrait in the study along with me as I left the study and headed back to my bedroom. I made a mental note to have it hung at a designated spot I had chosen. I looked at it one more time and sighed. "I wish you were here." I was really emotional at this point. But I quickly pulled myself together. There was no time to let myself wallow in self-pity, and eventually depression. But if I'm being honest, it has been hard not to let myself get to this point even though it has been more than a decade since I lost themI hit the shower and had a warm bath. When I was done and walked into the walk-in closet, my eyes fell on a suit that stood out as it was separated from the rest. Boraz made sure I didn't mix it up. I was impressed by how nice it looked. I went ahead and got dressed. I decided to style my hair. Nothing serious, though. I paired the suit with a nice pair of Chelsea boots. Looking at myself in the mirror, I
CHAPTER 74: BEFORE THE INAUGURATION.LIANA'S POV. I woke like every other day, but this day was like every other day. It was the D-Day - it was the day slated for Trevor's official takeover of power before the eyes of the world, manifesting what he had done behind the scenes. But you know what's funny? I did nothing. Yeah. Absolutely nothing. I was unaware that a committee had already been set up and had been working behind the scenes. Heck, Gwendolyn even headed that committee, despite her busy daily schedule at the office.I sat down before Trevor in his study while he, Gwendolyn, and Boraz went through the lists of guests and dignitaries, most of which were unfamiliar to me. "Has this person been called? Has that person been called? Was the email sent to so and so?" Trevor confirmed and re-confirmed if the invitation reached the designated individuals. And all the responses he got were positive. I was glad that it went as planned. But the idleness was frustrating me. "The con
CHAPTER 73: THE NIGHT VISIT.TREVOR'S POV.Later that day, we were in the elevator, heading down to the hotel. We were leaving. I looked at the piece of paper that the elemental witch scribbled on. It was her phone number she wrote on it. I found myself letting out a mild chuckle. "Is anything the matter, sir?" Liana asked, having heard the sound that proceeded from me. "Not at all," I replied. Diana had left already.The elevator dinged open, and we walked out. A man whom I recognized from the previous day after I arrived and lodged in the hotel hurried toward us. It was the Manager of the hotel."Good morning, Mr Vanderholt," he gave a generous smile. "Manager," I responded."I was headed over to the penthouse. But it seems like you're heading out," the manager said."No. We're leaving," I replied."You're leaving already?" His eyes widened in surprise. "Yes. There are things I need to take care of," I answered."I was hoping we'd be able to have a brief discussion, Mr Vanderhol
CHAPTER 72: PARTNERS IN OPPOSITION. The night was beautiful and calm. Outside the Alpha Supreme's residence, crickets chirped, and owls hooted freely in the vegetation just beyond the pool. But within the house, the atmosphere around the dining table was getting intense for some."Why do you kids seem surprised? I'm sure you all had an inkling about it, Alpha Roderick said, then he turned to Khole. "Didn't you tell your daughter about it?" Alpha Roderick asked. "She can't feign ignorance of this. We've spoken extensively about it, even though she was dismissive of the idea. Or didn't I, sweetheart?" Khole asked, smiling. But Tessa rolled her eyes, not responding to her father."Dad, isn't such a decision meant to be based on love? I mean, we are two consenting adults, and what you're proposing is the old ways. We need to be on board," Carl argued."Do you think the marriage of the future Alpha Supreme is a thing to be trifled with, and approached carelessly? The future of the allie
CHAPTER 71: FAMILY DINNER.Alpha Roderick was done with work and headed back to the estate - his place of abode. Francis held his bag as he alighted from the vehicle and walked into the house. But before he got in, Francis caught him smiling as he looked at the property. This"Is anything the matter, Alpha?' Francis was prompted to ask."No. Nothing," he shook his head. But within, he said, "I can't believe that this is all mine." Francis could only wonder what churned in that head of his. As they got in, they met Vicky in the living area, seated in front of the hundred-and-ten-inch television, binging a rom-com, munching on a pack of Pringles."Vicky. You're back.""Hey, Dad," she answered somewhat absent-mindedly. Her face was still glued to the television. "How was the trip?" Alpha Roderick asked as he stood for a while to show interest in the welfare of his wards."It was great," she answered, her face still glued to the television. "And Carl? Where is he? Upstairs?" "I hav
CHAPTER 63: GIRL TALK.LIANA'S POV. The reunion turned out to be way better than I had hoped. And it was all because Trevor showed up and saved the day, just like he did when we first met at The Orion. Like a knight in shining armor, Trevor swooped in, saving this damsel in distress. He saved two
CHAPTER 62: CLOSE CALL.Mario dragged a chair and sat in front of the man he shot. He had his eyes on him like a hawk. "Please, let us go. We swear we won't say a word to anyone," one of the girls begged, tearing up. "I said be quiet!" Mario yelled, causing the girls to whimper, jittering fearful
CHAPTER 52: OBVIOUS EFFORTS.TREVOR'S POV.Seated in my chair at the office, I gently tapped my pen on the table, staring blankly in front of me. I was deep in my thoughts.Then I heard the notification from the door. I unlocked the door, and Boraz walked in hastily."Boss," he bowed. "Sorry I took
CHAPTER 50: A NEW APPROACH.TREVOR'S POV.As I took a shower, getting ready to head to the office, I reminisced about the previous night's incident. Well, it was on auto-replay in my head. I didn't make much effort to try to shove it aside.I recalled how cold I was toward her earlier. She must hav







