Chapter Ten

Valerie pov

With my father dead, and my brother in coma I had to take care of the both companies myself. The stress was much on me due to the fact that I was using the wheelchair.

The doctor said I would get back in shape after soon but I had to attend my therapy session and take all my prescribed medications. When I look down to my legs, tear tickle down my eyes as I remember dad.

Don’t cry, all will be fine.

News of my families accident was all over the news and anywhere I turned to, I got the same sympathetic look from everyone even from Charlies who is standing before me.

“I am sorry about your lost, I thought I should come pay my condolences to you.”

“You have done just that, now leave.”

“I know you are angry with me because of the divorce, but can’t we just overlook everything?” Charles asked.

“I don’t want to take about our divorce with you. Why can’t you let me be?” I shouted out loud that my voiced startled my maid Anna who came to serve Charles wine.

I wanted him gone from my sight, far away because with him near, I could still feel the pain of betrayal in my heart.

“I’ll leave, but I’ll still get to see you again because remember, we are in the same line of business.” He said and immediately got up to leave. I watched as he turned around to look at me one last time before he finally left.

His only motive was to make more sales in his company and so he would continue pestering me for partnership. What an insolent man.

My phone rang twice but I didn’t pick it up to know who it was. I was busy reflecting on how I’ll have a few meetings with the Clark board of fire on our way forward but the call continued and I had no option that to see who it was.

“Hello?”

“Hello Clark heiress,it good to hear from you.”

“Who is this.” I said as I looked at my phone screen to see who the caller was but to my surprise it was an unknown caller.

“You may be surprised who it is, don’t worry I’ve got good news for you.”

“Who are you and what do you want?”

“What do I want?? I want nothing from you.”

The caller said and began laughing, I really wanted to end the call because it looked like a prank. Not my fault I had one months ago.

Wait!!!

“What is it this time?”

“Ohh, I see you remember my last call, it’s quite unfortunate that your father had to die. Well, I have some information for you.”

“Who are you?!!! And what are you trying to mess with me?” The caller laughed once more and stopped instantly like he was been controlled.

“Any moment from now, your life will take a bad turn. Don’t worry, I know you can handle tough situations.” With that been said, the caller ended the call leaving me guessing who it might be.

Few weeks before my accident, an unknown caller had call and told me that my life was in danger and no one was going to save me. I didn’t take it serious as I thought it would be a prank from one of my competitors.

Now it dawn on me that this calls were not pranks but something that threatened my life.

My eyes shifted the door that flew opened with the FBI marching towards me. At first my mind raced as I feared if something bad has happened to my brother Ray.

But their next move shocks me.

“Miss Valerie, you are under arrest.”

I opened my mouth to talk but no words came out from my mouth. What was going on.

“What is the meaning of this officers.”

“You are been arrested for plotting Mr Clark’s accident and impersonating his daughter.”

“Is this a joke? Why would you accuse me of such terrible things?”

“You have the freedom to contact your lawyer but I fear that you Miss Valerie would be free.” Officer Alex said and gestured to the female officers who came along with him to take me away.

I tried to speak but no one was willing to listen to me. My brain tried to understand what was actually going on. Only one person would be able to save me from this whole drama but then, the police had gotten my phone from me.

We were at the station in no time and the press were there as well.

“Miss Valerie, why did you plan the accident?”

“Did you think faking your identity would make you gain recognition?”

They kept in throwing questions at me, the police didn’t give them the chance to continue as the wheeled me into the building.

Eyes stared at me as I was wheeled in. Some whispered to themselves while up gave me an angry look. I stared down at the floor time I was inside the interrogation room.

I sat for ten minutes before I saw Leo through the transparent glass staring at me with a frown.

“I didn’t do any of this Leo, please get me out of here.”I said as I wheeled myself closer to the glass.

“I know you didn’t Val, I’ve tried to tell the police but they won’t listen.” He said from the little microphone.

Alex stepped inside the room, Leo was escorted out of the room. Tears began to roll down my eyes, because never have I imagined that would be accused of what I know nothing of.

“Miss Valerie, please do cooperate with me and make this case easy.” He said, sounding so formal as though I was a stranger to him.

“Why did you pretend to be Mr Clark’s daughter?”

“What do you mean Alex? I am his real daughter.” I said angrily.

“I knew you’d say so.” He said.

“Why did you plan the accident? What is your purpose?” He asked and I was shocked. Who in their right mind would plan an accident for the family they love?

“Why all this question officer Alex?”

“You have to give me an answer. I chosed to question you because I’ve know you for years, please do give me answers so I can proceed with Uty other things.”

“And I have done exactly what you want me to do. I have given you answers.”

He looked at me and the his eyes scanned the files before he looked up at me again.

“Why did you kill Fiona?”

“What!!”