Chapter 42: Chapter 42

Xavier's POV.

I walked out with med feelings, anger and surprise.

Sophia had been my foster daughter, one thing she preserves with everything was her life, just now, she was ready to die because of Rose...

I'm surprised, what connection do they have??

Well, she should just don't try standing against me, I would surely take her life...

A little smile crossed my lips as I thought of how I escaped from that estate.

It wasn't so easy but was fun, the only plan I couldn't accomplish was to inject them with a memory-erasing drug, I couldn't wipe their memory because of the rush.

George and his crew were guarding the exit but they won't want anyone sick one left untreated, yes..they allowed me to leave after seeing my fake wife and daughter in poor health.

George who also covered his face with a cop's helmet would always glance at Lisa who he can't recognize because of the different face.

Wow!!.. I'm too great to be pulled!

Very soon, it would all end, George and Bryan would be my puppet, I would take over their label everything they had, I can't wait for Bryan to marry Sophia, I would finally get access to that thing I long for.

Wow!

After getting it from them, I would then take revenge finally, George and his son would be forgotten, I would become richer and great,

No one would be able to win the presidential seat than me,

What George did to me long ago still lingers, he may have forgotten, but I can never forget.

He needs to suffer!!

George's POV.

My heart was ripped off as I read the news that was trending... the news of the death of Rose and her mother.

I couldn't believe it when I heard they were among those burnt up. I thought my son would save them not until I saw him being taken to the hospital because he collapsed in shock of their death.

I was masked and had been so keen on watching for Xavier, everyone scampered for safety, the crowd was much, I couldn't even get a glimpse of him.

It just seems like he wasn't in that building, at last, we lost him.

He succeeded in killing them and fleeing away, the letter was to cover his crime and it is working out for him...

Nobody seemed to suspect him a bit.

I couldn't even believe it when he made a broadcast on the fire outbreak expressing condolence to those that died and got injured.

I slumped on the couch feeling empty and pained, Lisa is finally dead, Rose is gone.

All my struggle to fight for my love is over, what else is remaining??

I'm useless...

My son would never be the same again, he would return to the gloom and lonely man he was,

Would he even sing again??

I don't think so, the loss of Rose would cost his music career and probably his life...

I caused all this, if I hadn't met Xavier and befriend him, all this won't happen...

I decided to do all that Xavier asked thinking it would bring peace to my family, how would I know it would cost my happiness and that of my only son...

what else can give me joy,

Poor Lisa!!!

I caused your death!!!

Gosh!

Just then, he walked in, Xavier stepped in with two guards.

I looked up to him and felt so furious seeing how he smiled at me.

"Finally, all the obstacle is off, time for our deal to work out. Bryan would start loving my daughter again!!" He squeaked and sat in front of me still smiling.

"Why did you kill her??" I asked.

"No time for a question, your son was falling head over heel in love with that commoner so I wiped them off, it was surprising that Lisa was her mother.." He said and I grunted sadly.

"You killed Lisa knowing I loved her" I mumbled and he laughed shortly.

"I hated her for loving you instead of me, I killed her for that, her daughter was also killed for standing as a barrier for the marriage.." He snapped.

"But the deal required she should be sent far away!" I grunted.

"She is a commoner so. I don't think it's necessary to waste money sending her away, she has no connection, her death is worth nothing so chill.." He laughed making me growl.

"Do you think my son would ever agree to marry your daughter?" I asked with a sneer.

"He has no choice, after signing that contract out of love, he is tangled to it.." His voice made me feel so bad.

There was one thing certain in my mind now, I would not allow my son to experience that same pain I went through for not being with Lisa.

I would do all I can do to make him never marry Sophia if I ever find out that Rose is alive.

I would fight with all I got to make him end with her...

For now, I would pretend to play along.

After destroying my life, Xavier would never destroy my son for anything!!!

"We would start with keeping them in a house all alone, they would sit together in school, sing together. I'm sure very soon..he would forget about Rose and marry her..then, our wealth would rise with the merged company.." He said and I forced out a smile.

"Alright..you can do what you deem right, I need to be alone and sob for her death, you can't tell what you did to me by killing Lisa, but I got no choice, just know I'm so sad and hurt now...you shouldn't have killed her!" I swallowed hard before walking away to my room.

He would surely pay for this one day, I know of what he treasured so much which is his good reputation.

He had always make sure no one finds out about his evil deed, that was why he killed his wife when she found out.

I would use it against him one day, I would ruin his name and make him regret all he had done.

He would suffer terribly but how on earth can I achieve this, I should just wait for the right time to strike...

Lisa death won't be in vain..!!

Bryan's POV.

I opened my eyes and saw I was on the hospital bed again.

I sighed and sat up.

"Bryan..you are awake!" I heard Jace voice.

He rushed and held my palm softly.

"Take me home.." I muttered.

"Are you feeling all well?" He asked and I let out a little smile.

I was never sick right??.. I only passed out from shock. " I said and he nodded.

"Let's go home, even if Rose is dead, Xavier can't be alive free out there enjoying life, he killed Rose and her mother, he made the letter to cover it up..but we both know the truth, let's go home for now.." I said with a very mean voice.

I had been weak and it made me lose Rose, I shouldn't be weaker, I'm sure she would be happy in the dead when I fight Xavier to the death...

"You look strong now.." Jace said and I smiled.

"Rose wants me to be happy so she stayed beside me even when she knew the implications, she knew her life would be endangered, yet she took the risk..I'll kill Xavier with my palm..!" I growled and stood up.

"Do you think Rose is dead?" Jace suddenly asked making me smile again.

Thus was what I had been pondering, deep down in me, I felt she isn't dead even if she died.

There is someone my heart wants to meet right now.

That girl with her family, I find her attractive at first sight, I'm sure if I can get her heart, the death of Rose won't shatter me and...I won't be lonely...

"Did you see that girl I ran after at the estate?" I asked Jace who arched his brow and shook his head sideways.

"At the estate, a girl captured my heart, at first sight, it sounds so strange but maybe there is something I don't know about..we would be checking the surveillance camera soon, I want to meet her!" I said with a deep sigh.

"Is she the reason why you don't feel so much hurt for Rose now..?" He asked and I turned sharply to him.

"My heart is in deep pain now but I have to be strong, it hurts so much that Rose is dead but there is much more pain in the fact that the killer is out there enjoying his life. Let's go!" I said strongly and walked out.

Tears fell off as the image of her burnt body flashed through, every joy in my heart was gone, all I want now is to kill Xavier even if I would die alone...

As for Sophia, I would make sure she regrets her life.

"what about the school proprietor and Lisa's husband who took Lisa to Xavier??" I asked and he sighed.

"Their memory was erased, nothing could be gotten from them.." He breathed and my anger soared.

I gritted my teeth with a clenched fist.

Sophia's POV.

I was about dozing off when two people walked into my room.

I scrubbed my eyes and looked up only to see Bryan gazing at me in surprise.

His face was very far from a smile, it looked pale and sad.

One thing I am sure of is that Bryan would never be the same again.

"So you still got the courage to come here?" He asked slowly with a low deep tone.

"Yeah, I'm here because I should be here, I'm sorry for the loss.." I purred and stood up.

"Don't ever come closer to me, you and your father had succeeded right??..she is dead now, I hope you are very happy??" He swallowed hard and sniffed.

"Bryan, this shouldn't affect your health, whether she dies or not, you both can't be together, the love between you both doesn't matter, what matters is the fact that....."

"Cut the crap and get your a**s out of this place, I won't kill you now because you are being used by that devil, just don't interfere with me, I won't mind hurting you so badly!" I growled.

"You hate me so much now?.. I never knew my dad would kill her, let's face our fate, bring back your love for me.." I mumbled.

"Do you love me too??..why are we even talking to each other??..get out of here, I hate you to the core and may kill you if you touch me!" I gritted and tuned to leave.

Just then, she hugged me from behind making my heart grow very heavy in pain.

Just a day after Rose died, she is here to take over, they killed her to make me love her...

I shut my eyes and pushed her off me...

"Do you think...I..would ever love you??..even if she dies, I would die a single man!" He howled.

"Bryan I don't also love you but I feel for you, I can feel your pain, just stop hurting yourself more by thinking of her...let's..." I paused and held his hand.

He wriggled it out and gave me a hot slap that pushed me back,

Before I could regain balance he pinned me to the wall with a grip on my neck.

I could see his face exuding e.

"I'm being all calm to you because...because...I don't..want to..believe she..is dead, my Rose, my joy, the girl that makes me smile. I..don't want to believe you report her to your father to die, even if I hate you, I can't take your life, why on earth would you...do this??" He stuttered with a deep breath.

The pain was all I could see in his heart, I could sense it, Bryan was dying slowly, the love and passion were so much that my heart shivered.

My whole body felt shudders, I could see pure love and guilt filled me.

"Bryan...I've something to tell you.." I said with a deep breath.

"What is that??..you want to tell me about the deal?..about your father?..about what??!!!" He grunted and released his hand to cover the tears falling off his eyes...

'Rose Is dead???" He growled deeply and slumped on the floor.

"You and your father killed her!!!!!" He screamed breathing very fast...

I looked at him and decided to tell him the truth, yes!!

I would tell him the truth.

"Bryan..let me tell you something about Rose..." I muttered and he looked up quickly.

What??

" Rose is still alive... " I finally said it.