Kirby squinted as the bag on her head was lifted off. She had to keep her eyes closed for a couple of minutes before she slowly opened them. The room she was in was bare of any furniture other than the chair she sat on and her handbag which was right beside the chair. She looked haggard and disheveled from her lack of rest, with bags under her eyes, unkempt hair, and wrinkled clothing. Her glowing white skin had also gone pale and clammy, and her eyes were bloodshot from exhaustion. "How could you sleep comfortably for eleven hours?" A disgruntled voice asked from the side.Kirby's pupils quickly dilated in fear as the memory of what happened flooded back into her memory. She had tried to leave the car after her name was called, but only saw darkness. So, she was knocked unconscious by this…person? "You do know kidnapping and abusing an officer is a crime on its own, don't you?" Kirby asked. The person in front of her chuckled and stepped forward. Then she took off her mask and
Andrea sucked in a deep breath when she heard him. She hadn't been sworn in officially as consigliera, but few people knew she had consented. And this stranger who she has bever met or heard of before also knows? "I'm sorry to interrupt, but this is Miss Accardo's first attempt of working in a law firm or as someone's attorney." Jeremiah buttered in when he realized the situation had taken a turn for the worse. The boss seemed to realize he didn't know who Jeremiah was as he turned to his assistant, "Who is he?" "Jeremiah Webber. He's one of the good attorneys here and Miss Accardo interned under him." The assistant replied. "How is he a good attorney when the intern under him wishes to leave a week after coming to the firm? He's incompetent." The boss scoffed and stood up. "Fire him." "Submit your resignation letter at the front desk. I'll find you somewhere else to work in." The assistant told Jeremiah before walking out of the conference room. The four elderly attorneys in th
The Meyer's Manor "Because of your stupid idea, not only did I lose three hundred million dollars, I also lost my dignity!" Isaac yelled at his younger brother. The only thing stopping him from throwing things at Ryan was the fact Evelyn was in their midst. Judith had returned back as soon as the engagement party didn't work. Hence, only Asher, Nicholas, Ryan, Isaac and Evelyn were in the living room. As usual, Adrian was out of the house. But even if he wasn't, he wouldn't bother to show his face since his grandmother was upset with him getting caught on camera for assaulting Damon. "Uncle isn't to blame, father." Asher butted in when Ryan refused to say a word in defense. Ignoring the murderous gaze Isaac gave him, he continued, "We're way past the age where children had no right to interfere in an arranged marriage. Andrea spoke her mind. It's our fault for not getting her opinion on the matter." "Gabriel Accardo gave his word that his daughter would marry one of my grandsons
The next morning Andrea walked out of her room only to come face-to-face with Gabriel. "I heard you were quite shaken by the incident that day. I'm glad you're up and about." She smiled, but the man took two steps closer to her and gripped her jaw tightly. She had no choice but to wince painfully, "That isn't how you treat your daughter, the mother of your granddaughter." "My daughter and the mother of my granddaughter sure lack manners for not paying her father a visit despite the critical condition she thought he was in." Gabriel scoffed. Andrea furrowed her brows slightly and took off his hand. Then she scoffed, "You cunning old fox! This is child abuse." "You neglected your aged father, even the law would punish you." The man retorted. Andrea gave up. She'd let him win just this time. "Besides, aren't you supposed to be in your fiancé's house?" Gabriel asked as they walked to the dining room. "Sounds like you're indirectly asking me to stay away from your house." "It's my
Carrie's ApartmentCarrie walked out of the bathroom drying her hair. Kirby sat in front of her study desk going through some things when Carrie passed by and caught sight of a Reuben's name. "Reuben Mark. Isn't that the business tycoon who was found dead in his penthouse yesterday?" Carrie asked and Kirby nodded. "Yes. I'm surprised you know him." Kirby chuckled. If one looked closely, they'd notice she clenched the pen in her hand so tightly that her knuckles had turned white. "You care about stuffs like them, so I try my best to get the first, undistorted news. It makes you happy whenever you solve a case and your happiness means everything to me." Carrie smiled, walking towards Kirby. Her eyes quickly swept through the words on the numerous files. "One of my sources say he got involved with the mafia. Heard he messed with one of their own so they came for him. I mean how else do you describe a bullet in the skull?" Carrie mumbled, supposedly sucking in a deep breath. There w
"How do you know Reid Dahmer?" Carrie frowned, picking up the card. She recognized the private number because she had it as well. Andrea extended her hand and snatched the card. "I ran into him somewhere. Do you know him?" "Not really." Carrie shook her head. "Are you sure? I know his family is in the mafia." Andrea muttered, starting the car. Carrie sighed, "The Dahmers and the Forbes were very good friends back then. They had a big fight with something some time ago, so they split. They can't even bear the sight of seeing each other." "I see." "Yes. Now tell me the proper story of how you ran into him because Reid isn't someone you can see in just any convenience store. That's if he goes to any. But that's not the point." Carrie soliloquized. "Now that I think of it, doesn't the R.D in R.D Law Firm stand for Reid Dahmer?" Andrea asked in amusement. "They were actually rumors of that, but no one really confirmed it." "And yet you interned in an enemy's firm. Weren't you sca
"Thank you for coming to see me." Andrea muttered, forcing out a smile. Reid stared at her without a word. However, he filled her cup with red whine. "I came here to see if we can work on your contract." Reid said, dropping the bottle of wine on the table. "Are you trying to recruit me because I work for Ryker Darius or because I'm Gabriel Accardo's daughter?" Andrea chuckled lightly. "Both." "Then there's a possibility you might ignore me once I'm in your firm. How about we strike another deal?" Andrea suggested, interlocking her hands together. "What do you have to offer?" Reid asked, propping up his head. Andrea took out her phone and swiped through it for a while. Then she stopped and handed it over to him. Reid took the phone and stared at its screen for a long time. "This looks like you're threatening me." "I'm glad you don't think I'm threatening you." Andrea uttered, "But I'm not the only one with that document. I know a couple of my friends who have them as well. Who
Andrea returned to Ryker's manor where the man kept his eyes on her at all times. They also got closer during the next few weeks. Ryker walked into Andrea's room with a tray filled with breakfast just like he had been doing for the past few weeks when Andrea's phone on her desk rang. Because she was having her bath, Ryker had no choice but to see who it was after the person called for three consecutive times. "Miss Accardo?" A man's voice called from the other end and Ryker frowned."This is her fiancé, Ryker Darius." The latter went silent, but said after a few seconds, "Mr. Accardo was admitted to the hospital this morning and I was hoping to have a talk with his doctor." "Gabriel has a family doctor. And I know him." Ryker stated in a suspicious tone. "I'm the family's doctor assistant, Joshua Spears. Dr. Zayn can't be reached at the moment, so I took it upon myself to admit Mr. Accardo. But I need Miss Accardo's consent to do anything." The door to the bathroom opened and A