Ross's pov
Mom and Mike walked into my study and sat on the chairs in front of my table like students being addressed by the principal.
“Our plan was successful.” Mom said with joy in her voice.
“Mike, where is the paperwork?” I asked and he gave them to me.
I handed him a check of six million dollars for getting rid of those nuisances and he left my office to catch a plane going to Florida.
Mom was the only one that could handle the documents. I handed them to her and she left my study to do the necessary.
She gave me a peck and I pecked her back. I loved my mum and would do anything to put a smile on her face.
Now it was time to get his billion dollar wife.
Audrey’s pov
Meanwhile at Zimmer Inc “Donovan…” Ross said in a stern, warning tone. “I have it done.” Donovan assured as he slid the documents out of the envelope before handing over to Ross. Ross examined them before passing it over to his mother. “In the event of the death of Douglas Zimmer and his inherent heir, Ace Zimmer, the properties and the whole of the Zimmer empire have been inherited by his younger legitimate son, Ross Zimmer.” Brittany, his mother read out loud. “Hell yeah!” She commented, a huge smile on his face. “I believe my job here is done.” “Is it?” Ross grinned devilishly. “I did all you asked.” “Chillax Donovan…” Ross drawled before he and his mother burst into fits of laughter. “I was only pulling your legs.” He chuckled. “Oh, great.” Donovan rolled his eyes as he packed up to leave. “You still stand by not getting paid for your services and troubles?” “Yes.” He nodded for clarity. “Very well then. Thanks Donovan.” “You’re welcome.” He walked out of the office.
“He gave me fucking ten grand to continue with my life!” She guffawed as she recounted all that happened to Ace.“What the hell are you expected to do with ten grand?”“Live a quiet meager life with my mother.” She said and they erupted in laughter.Donovan shook his head.“Well, now that we’ve established the fact that you’re on your way to Maine…”“Yeah?”“Now we can really start our investigation.” Aiden smiled in glee.“What’s the first step then?” Audrey asked before sipping on the bottle of water.“You said it was a car wreck, right?”“Yeah.”
“Hey.” Ellie said to Liz who was seated on the couch opposite Caden.“Hey El.”“Have you seen the car?”“Yeah, just sprayed it. It needs about thirty minutes before I can pull any prints off it.”“Great.”“So what’s the diagnosis.”Ace, Audrey and Donovan showed up to the living too .“Hey.”“Welcome back guys.”“He
“Don’t you dare make any sudden movement.” A gruff voice said to Donovan as the cold metal of the gun touched the skin of his neck, sending cold shivers down his spine. “Hands up!”He did as told.“Don’t hurt me, is it money? I’ve got tons of it.” He tried so hard to hide the quiver in his voice.The gun pressed even deeper into his neck as the masked man let out a mocking guffaw.“Move psyche.” He nudged him towards the van, a few meters away from his car.“My phone…” He said and the masked man picked it up before pushing him into the van.
“I think he’s alive!” One of the samaritans screamed as he pressed his nose against the cracked windshield of Ross’s car trying to decipher if the occupants were still alive.“An ambulance is on the way.” His wife shouted.In a few minutes, the loud siren blasted from hundreds of meters away. The paramedics alighted, ready to get to work. They finally pulled the car’s door open before successfully getting Ross and his girl out of the vehicle.“Both unconscious.” A paramedic said to her partner as they wheeled them into the ambulance, unhooking the stretcher as they got in.“Oxygen mask.” She called out and they were all strapped up.
“Here, put this on.” Dustin handed Donovan a mask which the latter hurriedly pulled on. Dustin followed suit.“Ever shot a gun before?” He asked as he slipped the key into the ignition. He turned it causing the vehicle to roar to life.“Yeah.”“Really?” He looked a tidbit shocked.“Yeah. You seem surprised.”“I am.”“I once worked at a shooting range.”“Oh that explains it.”“Pretty much.”&nb
“I’m trusting you Donovan.” Dustin said as they pulled up to the front of the house. “You wouldn’t regret it, trust me.” “I hope so.” They alighted from the car and approached the front door. Donovan rang the bell and almost immediately, Liam flung the door open. “Donovan?” He exclaimed in surprise as he pulled the grinning man into a hug. “Hello?” He looked up at a masked Dustin. “Hey.” He replied to the young man. “Donovan.” Ellie screamed at the foot of the stairs immediately her eyes fell on the love of her life, walking through the front door. “Baby!” He screeched as they ran into each other’s arms. “I missed you so much.” He grinned before they kissed. Her unclad legs were around his waist. He dropped her after they had their moment. “Hey man.” Ace said and he exchanged hugs with him and Audrey, everyone mildly unaware of Dustin’s presence in the room, all except from a really inquisitive Liam. “I’m glad you’re back Donovan but are we all going to ignore the masked man
TWO MONTHS LATER It’d been two months since Brittany and her kid had been thrown behind bars. Ace was back to his house and Audrey remained in hers. Liam was back at their previous place with the twins and other friends. At this point, Audrey considered them a responsible frat. Donovan and Ellie had never been more in love while sparks seemed to fly between Terry and Liz. There was only one strange development; Ace and Audrey had fallen apart. She’d avoided him for over a month and finally had the strength to confront him. She was headed to his office. His secretary’s desk was empty. “Hi Audrey.” He smirked as she walked into his office. “Well, good afternoon.” She plopped on the couch. “You’ve been acting off.” “You’ve been trying to ignore me for the past month.” “Yeah?” “Why?” “Your whole energy was really putting me off, your vibe was an even sadder story and don’t you even dare try to put the blame on all that went down.” “What? I would never.” He gasped before chucklin