"You need to see a medical doctor quickly," a woman in a black outfit said.
"No need for that, I need you to do something for me," Sonia said.
"Something like what?" The woman asked.
"I need you to clear all evidence that I am alive and relay the news of my death to everyone," Sonia stated, earning a shocked look from the woman.
"Madam Sonia, why do such a thing?" She asked.
"Reason best known to me, Clara," Sonia replied with a stern expression.
"Everyone including your daughter?" Clara asked.
Sonia heaved deeply before saying, "if my daughter been aware that I am still alive would be a hindrance to my plans then she shouldn't be aware. I would make it up to her later," Sonia replied.
"What about the assassin? Won't you try to catch them or something?" Clara asked.
"I won't, I already know who sent them," Sonia added with a sarcastic laugh.
"How did you know who sent them? Besides, your family has too many enemies," Clara asked.
"Not to worry Clara, this enemy is a personal one," Sonia replied.
"All I need for you is to clear all evidence that I am alive, do not leave even a hint. I need to fool someone," Sonia said.
"And what about your mother? Wouldn't she investigate the issue before agreeing that you died?" Clara asked.
"And you think I haven't thought about that? Let me remind you who you are dealing with. I am Sonia and I have my way around things. Leave that old bitch for me to handle, go do the rest," Sonia assured her with a smile.
"Any more questions?" Sonia asked Clara.
"No, madam Sonia,"
"Good, it is time to pay that old bitch a visit," Sonia said before leaving Clara's house.
She put on her nose mask and black glasses giving off this bad girl vibe with the black attire she was on.
Her red hair cascaded down her back adding to her natural beauty. She looked like the older version of Evie.
Without wasting much time, she got into her Mercedes Benz. She looked around tj find if someone was monitoring her movements but found no one.
She roared the engine to life as she hit the road with great speed.
It was time to go get what was hers!
Sonia knew her way round the country so she didn't waste much time locating her mother's residence.
"Long time no see mother," Sonia greeted with a smile on her face.
The old lady sitting on the sofa in the living room giving orders to a maid was quite stunned seeing her daughter.
She was sure that she wasn't returning, that was the agreement she had with Richard; to take her away and make sure she never returns.
So what on earth was Sonia doing here?
Sonia's smile widened as she realized that her mother was shocked to see her.
"Well, since you didn't usher me in, I would make myself comfortable," Sonia added as she walked over to the mini bar stand and poured wine into a tumbler for herself.
All this while, Laura, her mother stared at her with disbelief.
"What is with the shocked expression mother?" Sonia asked when Laura couldn't stop staring at her.
Laura composed herself at once, she lifted her chin up to exercise the power of Laura King.
"Why are you here?" Laura asked.
"Oh come on mom, can't I visit you anymore?" Sonia asked dramatically.
"Drop the pretence young lady, we both know that we don't get along," Laura stated and at once all the smiles on Sonia's face disappeared.
"I am back for what is mine," Sonia went straight to the point.
"And what is that?" Laura pretended to be oblivious of what she was talking about.
"I know you know what I am talking about. I am here for my father's properties. I am here for the Kings Empire," Sonia said.
Laura laughed, then her expression turned serious, "there is no way I, Laura Kings would ever let you have the company," Laura said with all seriousness.
"I know," Sonia replied as she sipped her wine leaving Laura confused.
Sonia dropped her tumbler on the side table beside her and sat up.
"Do you think that after twenty-six years of being away, I would come back to the company without a plan? Or did you think that I did not know about your schemes and your true intentions when you forced me to marry that son of a biscuit? Just because I went with the flow doesn't mean I am stupid," Sonia said.
Laura was quiet as she listened to her daughter, somehow she feared that Sonia would succeed in whatever plans she had but she would never give up without a fight.
"My uncles were right at last, you were and still are a gold digger. You only married my late father just because of his wealth," Sonia spat viciously.
"Sonia! Remember that I am Laura Kings," Laura roared in anger.
"Oh, please, can you reduce the way you yell, mom, as we both know that you are getting older by the day and it isn't good for your health," Sonia said.
Laura heaved deeply before she asked, "how is my granddaughter?"
"No mom, Evelynn is not your granddaughter, remember you told me that you wanted nothing to do with me or anyone related to me?" Sonia said with disgust in a tone.
"I am just looking out for my gra…"
"Don't, besides you both don't have any connections with her," Sonia interrupted her.
"Also I need you to attest to the claim that I am dead," Sonia ordered.
"What?" Laura yelled.
"Soon, the news would be out that I am dead, so you have to agree that I am dead and you would have to attend my funeral," Sonia explained.
"What nonsense! Why would I do such a thing knowing that you are whole and healthy?" Laura yelled.
"I wouldn't be yelling if I were you, Laura," Sonia said.
"And what if I disagree?" Laura asked, earning a mischievous smirk from Sonia.
"Then I would be left with no choice but to reveal to the whole world that my younger sister is an illegitimate child of this family because she doesn't have the Kings blood running through her veins and I would also reveal the way you cheated on my father when he was alive with your so called lover and had Chloe. Did I also forget to mention that you had a hand in my father's death and you know that my uncles would never let you go after…"
"Enough!" Laura yelled, she almost got a heart attack after hearing all that her daughter said.
How did she get to know all these? She was sure that no one knew about her activities, not even Chloe, so how did Sonia get to know?
"Fine, I would whatever you want," Laura agreed.
"That right Laura, I have control over you and do not try anything stupid. Also, I would be working in the shadows for the company until I have my comeback," Sonia told her and she only nodded her head.
Sonia stood up to leave but halted in her tracks, "have I ever told you this to your face Laura? I HATE you," with this Sonia left the house with mixed emotions.
A/N: little quiz guys! Who do you think tried killing Sonia, drop your answers in the comment section.