THE DRAY DYNASTY: LEGACY OF DECEPTION のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 21 - チャプター 30

♣ CHAPTER 22 ♣The next morning, Kate dialed Tina’s number while pacing the living room.“Tina, I need that guy’s number.”Tina yawned on the other end. “What guy?”“Jeremy. The hacker. The one from high school. You said he’s good.”“Oh... him.” Tina sat up. “Are you serious about meeting him?”“I don’t have time to play. That video Gabriella posted is still trending. My name is everywhere. I need help.”“Okay, okay. Calm down. I already spoke to Jeremy. He said he’s available today. You can meet him downtown. Eleven o'clock sharp.”Kate grabbed her bag. “Text me the address.”“Are you sure you’re ready for this?”“I don’t even know what I’m fighting yet, Tina. But I need weapons.”“I’ll come with you.”“No. Stay close to the office. If anything breaks, I need you to cover.”“Alright. But be careful. Jeremy isn’t exactly... normal.”“None of us are anymore.”---At the café downtown, Kate sat by the window, with her hands folded. A young man in a dark hoodie walked in and slid into th

♣ CHAPTER 24 ♠Kate sat alone in the garden, her fingers wrapped around a warm mug of tea. Her mind was not on the drink. It was on William. It was on His kiss,His silence and His distance.Her phone buzzed.It was an Unknown Number.She hesitated, then answered. “Hello?”A deep voice responded. “Mrs. Dray?”“Yes. Who’s this?”“I’m Mr. Donovan Grant. I believe we have something to talk about. Something… important.”She frowned. “What kind of something?”“A business opportunity. One that might help you… escape.”Her eyes narrowed. “Escape what?”“Your marriage.”She stood up slowly. “What are you talking about?”“I’ll meet you at the Midtown Café. In Twenty minutes. Come alone.”The line went dead.Kate stared at her phone for a while, unsure if she should go. But curiosity and anger pushed her forward.---Twenty minutes later, Kate stepped into the café. A man in a grey suit with slicked-back hair sat in the corner, sipping coffee like he owned the place.He looked up and smiled.“Yo

♣ CHAPTER 26 ♣The following week, Kate stood in front of the mirror, tying her hair into a neat bun. Her face looked fresher, her skin brighter. The sickness was gone. Her strength was back. She was well taken care of.She picked up her phone and dialed Tina's number.“Tina,” Kate said as soon as the line connected.“Kate! You’re alive!” Tina laughed on the other end.“I missed you too,” Kate smiled. “Listen, I resumed work at my dad’s company today. And I need to see you.”Tina paused. “Is everything okay?”“Not really,” Kate replied. “But I don’t want to talk over the phone.”“Alright. Where and When?”“The biggest restaurant in town. After work. I’ll make reservations.”Tina let out a dramatic gasp. “Biggest? You’re not paying with your personal card, are you?”Kate chuckled. “Relax. It's the Company's account.”“Oh, now we’re talking,” Tina teased. “Alright, I’ll be there. We have a lot to catch up on.”“See you later.”Kate ended the call and sighed. Her eyes moved to the file o

♣ CHAPTER 28 ♣Kate sat on the stool in the kitchen, with a cup of warm mug of tea in her hand. She was just staring blankly at the cupboard, like it will change. She was lost in thought of how William has been acting towards her and also offering to help her.“Hmph!” She sigh. “I hope everything just work out well.” She muttered to herself.William stood at the left side of the kitchen door, staring at her. He took a step and another, then he stopped behind her.“Are you still thinking about it?” He asked, making her to jolted awake from the world of thought.“No…! I wasn’t.”“I'll take that as a yes.” He said without looking at her.She turned. “Why do you have to make everything crooked?”“I'm not, I'm trying to make everything better. “ He spilled.“ You aren't.”“I am…!” He pulled the stool towards him and sit. “You see Kate…” He continued. “This marriage is what we believe that stays only on business, but looking at what your uncle is pulling, this marriage might go more than b

♣ CHAPTER 30 ♣The Dray’s mansion was alive with the soft whispers of maids and guards. They were chatting and moving about quietly.Kate rolled from one side of the bed to the other. Her phone buzzed on the shelf beside her bed. She reached for it and noticed it was an unknown number.She sat up, rubbed her eyes, and yawned like a hungry lion before answering.“Hello,” she said lazily.“Hey, girl. Good morning,” came a cool and smooth voice.“Please, who is this?” she asked.“It’s a friend from Texas,” the voice chuckled.“I really don’t know... I’m not that social with people.”“I know. I won’t beat around the bush. It’s Lucas.”Her eyes widened. “What? Lucas? Is that really you?” Her voice brimmed with surprise and happiness.“Yes, the one and only Lucas.”Kate jumped out of bed. “Are you in Greensville?”“Yes, I’m right in front of your mansion.”“Really?” She rushed to the window, pulled the curtain aside slightly, and peeked out. Lucas was standing beside his car, smiling broadl