Laura's POV:It's been two days after my divorce. I had moved into my new apartment in New York and started life afresh for myself. Having resigned my position at Griffin Groups, calls started coming in from various organizations I've made deals with. They wanted me to work for their company and they came with juicy offers. The CEOs and Billionaire's I've rubbed shoulders with at conference meetings and events also sent me invitation to their offices or houses.My divorce with Reiner spread like wild fire that it even ended up in the newspapers and gossip magazines. Because I've become a popular sensation, I locked myself indoors. My parents were coming over tomorrow to spend the week with me until I've gotten a grip on myself. I hated public attention which was one of the many reasons I turned down these rich men whom rang up my phone nonstop. I knew what they were after but I'm not giving it to them. Just when I was feeling more and more lonely, Cole came to visit me. He kn
Laura's POV:When I got captured, I couldn't help but wonder about my captor. Who was he and what did he want from me? I had no enemies that I knew of, and my folks stayed off trouble.Never did I imagine that the mastermind behind my abduction was no other person but Sandra, Wendy's personal maid. "What is she doing here?" I demanded, fear and anger rising in her chest as I glared at Cole. "Tell me what the fuck is going on?!""Maybe you should ask her yourself," Cole replied, snaking his arm around her shoulder and stealing a kiss on her cheeks. I was shocked to my bone marrow. Wait a minute, were these two lovers?A sinister smile spread across Sandra's face. "I'll bet you're asking lots of questions, Laura.""You bet I am. Just who the hell are you?"She replied immediately. "I have a score to settle with your husband and you're the leverage we need to make him pay.""We?" I glanced at Cole then at her. "You two?""I just want money," Cole cleared me. "She's the one who's out f
Reiner's POV:I burst through the door of grandmother's bedroom, my face etched with worry and fear. I rushed over to where she was sitting in her favorite armchair, reading a book with her reading glasses on."What is it, dear?" she asked, looking up at me with concern. "You look like you've seen a ghost."I took a deep breath, trying to compose myself. "I just got a call from a thug," I said, my voice shaking. "They've taken Laura. They're demanding a ransom for her release."Grandmother's book dropped to the floor as she gaped up at me, her face pale with shock. "Oh no, not Laura," she said, her voice filled with grief. "What do they want?""Ten million dollars," I said, my fists clenched at my sides. A cloud of anger came over her eyes. "Ten million dollars? Isn't that a lot?"I replied, "I don't have that kind of money on hand. I'll have to liquidate some investments, sell off some assets. It will take time.""We have to call the police," grandmother said, her voice urgent. "T
Reiner's POV:"And where the fuck have you been all day, Sandra?" I demanded. "I was told you were taking the day off, but I just received a ransom demand from someone claiming to have abducted my wife."Sandra's face paled as I confronted her. "I-I don't know what you're talking about," she stammeredEven Doris was shocked at my confrontations as well as Sylvester. "Reiner, what's the meaning of this?" Sylvester asked. "I wasn't talking to you," I snapped. "I just find it a coincidence that my wife got abducted same day Sandra's on her day off. She's never had a day off before in a long time. So why now of all times?""You're unbelievable," Doris said. "Sandra was with me all day long. She accompanied me to do some shopping.""Grandmother almost died today," I said Sharply at Doris face. "Sandra wasn't supposed to leave her side. We pay her heavily to stand beside grandmother at all times."When Sandra heard that from me, she exclaimed. "Did something bad happen to madam Wendy?" "
Author's POV:Wendy's heart raced as she realized the implications of Sandra's words. "What do you mean? What have you been putting in my tea?"Sandra answered readily. "It's just a little poison, ma'am. Just enough to make you weak and reliant on Cole."Wendy swallowed but she didn't say anything. This was just too much to take in. "Dr Cole? He's your boyfriend, isn't he?" She asked, her mind racing."Yes, ma'am. And he's been after your fortune for years. We figured if we could get you dependent on him, he could convince you to change your will in his favor. To do that we had to poison you."The cup fell from Wendy's hand and broke on the floor. She couldn't find her ground anymore. It was almost as if she was going to faint any seconds now. "E-explain something I don't know," Wendy stuttered. "My mysterious illness for the past six years, was it because of the tea?"Sandra smiled widely. "Yes indeed. Since Cole was the only Dr whom attended to you, no one else could've figured i
Author's POV:Detective John sat at his desk, staring at the blank notepad in front of him. He had been assigned to lead the investigation into the abduction of Reiner's wife and he knew he had to get to the bottom of it quickly.He leaned back in his chair and let out a sigh. This case was proving to be more difficult than he had initially thought. He couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. There was something about this case that just didn't sit right with him.He recalled when he and his men had first arrived at the Caesar's mansion, he was greeted by a stern-looking hulk of a man whom happened to be Reiner's head bodyguard."I'm sorry, the Caesar's are in a meeting right now. Can I take a message?" He asked curtly.John pulled out his badge and introduced himself. "I'm Detective John, and I'm here to speak with Mr. Reiner about his wife's abduction. I understand this is a sensitive matter, but it's important that I speak with him as soon as possible."Hank hesitated for a momen
Author's POV:Sylvester sat quietly in the corner of the room, his eyes fixed on his grandmother as she slept fitfully in the large, four-poster bed. The sound of her labored breathing filled the air, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of guilt wash over him. He knew he should have insisted on taking her to the hospital years ago, but she had been so insistent on staying at home and he had caved in to her wishes.This was why he hired Cole, a medical specialist whom was referred to him by a friend. And now with the truth being revealed, Sylvester has come to realize that he had been fooled all along. His grandmother was being poisoned, slowly and secretly without anyone knowing. He hired her a personal maid without taking into account, her background and other necessary information he could have. He blamed himself for being so careless. Now his grandmother was faced with a dilemma. She had signed off the island to Molly in other to save Laura. This was a sacrifice Sylvester
Laura's POV: The thugs had moved me from the cave to a waiting truck. Initially, I thought maybe I was finally going to be let free but I was wrong. We didn't head back to the mansion as I was expecting. Instead we drove into an abandoned farm house at the outskirts of sun island. "What are we doing here?" I asked suspiciously. My mind couldn't work. It was as if I was being stored in a deep freezer. The head thug turned to me with a sneer in his voice. "If you don't shut up now, I'm going to put a bullet to your head."I didn't say anything because I knew if I wasn't careful with this guy, I might end up with a bullet in my head. "Where the hell is Fred?" he demanded from the driver as the truck pulled up. "He must be inside the house," the driver answered, jerking his thumb at the car parked behind them. From inside the house, I saw a young man running towards where the truck stood. I regarded him with interest. He was to me, one of the most good-looking guys I've ever seen.