The Rookie The Reckoning Novels & Stories

Manuel's Beta, witnessing the scene, couldn't comprehend why Florida had suddenly become so agitated. Attempting to calm Florida down, Beta urged her to show compassion, reminding her that Ricky was just a child and didn't deserve her anger. Florida understood this on some level, but she couldn't control herself in that moment. Realizing her mistake, she hastily apologized before abruptly leaving her office, seeking solace within the confines of her own apartment.

he asked completely confused. "I'll be the Hudson's greatest downfall. I will unveil their dirty secrets in public. I will kill them slowly Conrad," I uttered with no remorse.

‘Ex-wife of billionaire, Danielle Foster Harrington, dies after a brutal car crash. Nobody knew that I’d survived. Today wasn’t merely a meeting. It was my first presence in the world after four years of secretly working and planning my revenge behind closed doors. I hadn’t forgotten about Elijah or the pain and suffering he’d made me go through. I’d taken four years of my life to plot my revenge. And now? I was back. Harringtons Corp., the very edifice of his power, was my target. It was a takeover, not a partnership, as I’d made them believe.

It was Roman! What is he doing here?!

“I don’t have much patience for talking things out.” It’s always like this. It’s hard to reason with someone who marches to the beat of their own drum. Sometimes Nightroe is as calm as still water, but more often than not, he creates massive waves that crash against the rocks. “You could have thought before acting. What you did was reckless. You beat someone nearly unconscious like that,” Svanna said, even though she knew it was pointless. Nightroe clicked his tongue; a hollow laugh was hidden behind it, then the man said, “You’re defending that scumbag because he’s your ex-boyfriend, aren’t you?”

"The king has arrived! Let's all welcome with a round of applause our newest and original CEO of Thompson Jewelry and Clothing Empire, Mr. Hendrake Jeiz Thompson!" Then my mind completely went black. I felt like I lost my hearing and all I knew was that he was here. He is back again. I suspected correctly. I can't hear anything anymore and it's like it's dark around me and I can only see him. He is in front of me. I'm not dreaming. What I see is true. He's here. The CEO is back. Our eyes met, and he grinned. His eyes were full of hatred and anger staring at me. Even though we are far apart, I feel that he is very close to me. "I'm back."

Travis tells me. “...stand here, before the goddess and witnesses. I call on all to witness my choice, swine never to regret. I remove my ties to the Roarke Family. I remove their authority over me. As of today, I stand apart from them. Never to acknowledge them as blood.” “Lou,” my mother whines as a blue line glows between her, me, and my dad. It glows and glows, so bright that we all have to shield our eyes from it and then… it snaps.

Michael said as Jim took him inside making him sit on the bed. "He need to learn his lesson; he can't just punish an innocent. Aiden is innocent, guilty is his father. And when he is ready, I'll help him myself to take his revenge. But first he needs to be clear that he can't just do whatever he wants. That's not what I taught him in all those years. He may be the great mafia leader but I'm the founder of this gang. It's my responsibility to make him walk on the right path" Jim said all determined to do whatever it takes to shape his brother.

A random co worker called out as agreements rose up in the room. Rebecca pressed a palm to her forehead and shook it. “Fell off the radar? More like soared above it! SHE MARRIED INTO THE DIAMON DONATELLIS!” At her announcement, the tea room burst into pandemonium as several of the co workers cried their happiness and many expressed their disbelief. “I’m telling you guys,” Rebecca insisted. “She married the only son. The tycoon billionaire,” When looks of disbelief continued to pass around the room, she hissed and lunged for the TV remote.

Ruby chose not to respond and instead joined Luke in carrying another heavy box back to the room. After a few moments of working in silence, Luke broke the silence. "I'm going to ask him." "Why?" Ruby grabbed his arm, her curiosity piqued. "What's with the sudden interest?" Luke sighed, revealing his motive. "I found out today that he's the captain of the football team. It wouldn't hurt to be friends with him, right?" Ruby felt a pang of disappointment at Luke's words, causing her to release her grip on the box. Unaware of the impending danger, Luke's feet ended up getting crushed under the weight of the box, and he let out a whimper of pain.