At the flaming dragon company;
Hugo fixed his eyes at the light skinned bootylicious lady who stood in front of him. He then arose from the chaise lounge and slothfully ambled towards her.
She tried moving away from him but her effort bore no fruits as Hugo grabbed her at her waist, threatening to kiss her.
She pushed him at his broad chest.
"Take it slowly Big Boss. I'm here to meet your brother, Legendary man," she muttered, biting her lower lip provocatively.
"Well and good, I know he's always your first choice, but, keep in mind that you have a promise to fulfill," said Hugo, in a baritone voice.
"But of course yes. I'll sort you later. Bye bye for now," she said and gave him a peck on his left cheek.
Hugo desperately watched her as she walked out, swaying her husband hips from side to side.
Lady Charm fixed her quiff before she stepped into Bruce's office and shut the door behind her.
"Charm," Bruce's exclaimed before dropping down the files he was holding and scramed towards her, giving her a warm hug and gently kissing her lips.
"I missed you immensely Charm." "And that's why I'm back. I missed you too."
Charm dropped her gucci handbag and fell into his arms, enjoying the special moment.
Bruce held by her waist and put her on the table, but just before he could go on, Charm moved away. Bruce gave her a weird stare.
"We gotta discuss something first, Bruce."
"What is it? Is something wrong?" asked Bruce worriedly.
"I wanna own the Miami garden. Look, I'm willing to pay any price. It's wonderful and I like lov..."
"But I can't help you. It's my wife's and she has made it the way it is now .I don't think she can sell it. "
" But Bruce... "she pleaded.
" Are you doing this to get back at her? "
Charm bent her head out of shame.
" Baby, you're the one that I love. You've got nothing to worry about. It's you and you only and I'll make you mine, now that Daphne's brain is on fritz, "he declared and chuckled softly.
" I love you Bruce. I'm all yours. "
" So, wanna spend the night here? "
" Charm wearily raised her brows as a sign of agreement.
"Let's go out then and have some fun!" claimed Bruce gleefully.
*****†**********
Felicity got out of her porsche mares and sashayed into the club.
She secured herself a seat at the corner of the room, spreading her legs, looking out for a waiter to serve her but was left perplexed and petrified when her eyes landed on his dad and Charm, who plodded upstairs.
Without further ado, she stood on her feet and walked after them.
Unfortunately, she had to stop when they entered into a condo. "Damn it!" she muttered under her breathe.
An idea struck her mind and she moved closer to the door, bent and with the use the of her right eye, she peered inside.
Just then , she stood upright and held her lower jaw, which had fallen out of shock.
"So he's..."
Before she could go back to peeping again, she heard a rough but tender voice behind her.
All of a sudden, a cold chill ran down her spinal cord.
She gathered her strength and craned her neck backwards.
"Hey, don't you know it's wrong to poke your nose in to other people's business?" repeat the old lady , poking Felicity's slightly big forehead.
Felicity first stepped aside to evade the woman's attacks.
"Look old woman, I'm not just any child that you go around poking. I'm Mrs. Salvador's grandchild just so you we're not aware."
"What a ferocious brat!"she exclaimed and walked away."
Hardly had she made a few steps forward, when Felicity went on peeping again.
Her eye focused on the woman lying in the pool of blood that filled the floor.
She held her heart that was already beating vehemently, threatening to break her rib cage.
All she could spot was the woman but Bruce was no where to be seen.
All in all, Felicity made up her mind and drove home as myriads of questions lingered into her mind.
'Who was that woman?'
' was she flirting with dad?'
' Did dad kill her,and why?'
Before anyone else could spot her, she took off to avoid trouble.
On arriving at home, she found Daphne eagerly waiting for her at the living room.
On seeing her, Daphne heaved a sigh of relief, taking a deep breathe.
"Felicity!"
"Mom?"
''How many times do I have to tell you not to stay out late?" she asked gently, avoiding raising her voice at her.
" I'm sorry mom. I was caught up on traffic."
" Okay. Have you eaten?"
" Yes. Is dad home yet?"
" No, but I called him and he said he will be home late tonight as he went for a business trip?"
" Is that so?"
" What's up with all the questions?"
" Nothing. Just forget about it. I'll retire to bed now. Good night."
Felicity kissed her mom good night and plodded upstairs to her room.
She poured a glass of champagne for herself and sat on her futon.
"Well,well, well,so dad now turns out to be a cold blooded murderer? I must get to the bottom of this and maybe, this might be the only way for me to get what I want." She convulsed, pouring some more wine for herself.
The Following Day;
"Come in," said Hugo, placing his pistol on the table.
A slender,lady went in panting.
"Big Boss, Lady Charm is dead!" she exclaimed.
"What! What do you mean Charm is dead?" Hugo frowned.
"I just received those saddening news. Someone killed her.''
" No! This is insanity."
Bruce who was leaning on the window pane was quiet all along.
"Ok. Leave us now!" ordered Hugo, hitting the table hard.
"Bruce,do you have anything to do with this?!"
"No, what makes you say that?"
"Because you were the last person to be with Charm!"
"Do you have proof to your accusations? Huh! Why does her death hurt you so much, did you love her?"
"Yes Bruce! Charm was the only woman I have ever loved!"Shouted Hugo and broke into a sorrowful cry.
"Hey, crying doesn't suit you," Bruce grumbled.
" Get out of my face! Now!"roared Hugo.
" Ok,ok,calm down. I'm leaving."
Bruce swiftly stepped out to escape Hugo's fury.
A week later
A week passed, without Daphne even getting a glimpse of her beloved daughter, Lesley.
As a mother, she went through a very rough time, looking for her daughter everywhere,day in day out, trying to post her pictures in every social platform she could think of and sticking public notice papers everywhere, but her efforts bore no fruit and when she could not handle the pain any longer she went crazy and was always shouting her daughter's name every now and again.
There being no other choice, Bruce always kept her locked up in the store, giving her a treatment,worse than that of an animal.
Still, Rex passed through a lot of pain, always wondering where Lesley could have gone to and he even resulted to be a drunkard, owing that he took Lesley more than just a friend or a cousin.
Also, it wasn't easy for Felicity, seeing Rex that depressed each and every day and for that reason, she wished Lesley could just go back home.
On the other hand, Hugo's and Bruce's lives weren't at all affected by Lesley's disappearance and maybe Mrs. Salvador's too.
Felicity flung the door open and sashayed into Rex's, grabbing the glass of vodka from him.
"Bring that back!"
"No I won't. What the heck is wrong with you Rex? Have you recently looked at yourself in the mirror and see the kind of person you have turned to be?! All because of Lesley,a cousin?"
Rex stood and gave her a hefty blow that set her sprawling onto the floor.
"You know nothing about my relationship with Lesley so you better stay out of this!"
Rex left her crying in pain.
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"Clark, breakfast is ready," said Bethany.
" Mmmmmh, what a sweet aroma. It's making my mouth watery,"claimed Clark.
" Stop flattering me, will you?"
Clark wrapped Bethany's waist with his arms, filling her neck with kisses.
The two shared a kiss before setting at the dining room for breakfast.
"Looks scrummmy," said Clark, eyeing the meal in front of him.
"Clark, the time to fight for Vengeance is finally here. They better get ready for their downfall now."
"We are together in this. We will fight them together."
"Tomorrow we'll visit Doctor Fernandez. He said he will take care of my face."
The Following Day:
Bethany stood in front of the mirror in disbelief, of the new her.
" Bethany, you don't have to worry as it's only temporary,"said the man in a white coat.
" I'm just surprised."
" Ok. I will leave you two to talk for now,"said the rather stout man and left, banging the door behind him.
" Clark," Bethany fell into Clark's arms and broke into a sorrowful cry.
Clark cuddled and patted her gently.
" Don't cry Bethany."
" I'm just scared of all this Clark."
" You don't have to be as long as we are together."
" Please, never leave me no matter what happens,"whispered Bethany.
" I will never leave you. Now wipe your tears away Violet."
" A flower."
" A color."
" And violent to her enemies. I love you so much Clark.''