Chapter 27: Chapter 27

Being the director of Alvin's companies, Cynthia couldn't tolerate having Naomi as a rival thus thought of a way to get her out of the way.

She smiled knowing just what to do or who might help her out.

Then text Quinn for a day out knowing he doesn't refuse an opportunity for sightseeing. If she knew him well enough, Naomi might tag along perhaps with Alvin as their wingman.

Naomi was sweating profusely as David had her tied up swaying a pocket knife across her face.

" What kind of a sick joke was that? He yelled

" I ... Please" she stuttered trembling.

" Can't you speak? Do you know what you made me do?

" I'm... Please. I'm sorry. I said it out of impulse. They can't get back together. Force yourself on her, get her pregnant or whatever necessary. Just make sure Alvin despises her that's all I wanted" she spoke out as he dropped the knife cupping her cheeks.

" That wasn't so hard was it? He sneered untying her as she rubbed her wrists noting the blister on them.

' don't play such pranks with me. Get out of here and make sure you deliver"

" I haven't found him but I'll try my best" she murmured affected by the aching wrist then her phone rang. Her eyes narrowed at the caller then ended the call.

" I will have to run. I'll call you later I suppose" David shrugged watching her hurry out of his office and cackled.

Women are so easy to threaten except Kate who has lived with the devil before.

Kate has been a regular at Carla's diner regarding Dante's law firm and it's transfer procedure.

Been in the mafia world had its advantages and getting it back was one of it.

" Thank you Kate. This means a lot" Carla appreciated glancing through the ownership papers of Dante's law firm dreamily.

" It's nothing compared to Dante's sacrifice for my sake. There's nothing I can do to outwit that. I own him my life sometimes I wonder if he's proud of me. I mean he never liked Alvin. He's happy about everything right? Carla sniffled a sob holding her hands.

' I don't know about that but I do know he loves you more than anything and was ready to defy the laws of gravity for you" Kate chuckled .

" You mean loved? But Carla shook her head certain she didn't make a mistake.

' just because he's dead doesn't mean his love for you is gone. He told me to look after you on his dying breath. You swooned him off his feet" Kate's wiped her teary eyes feeling guilty.

Perhaps he wouldn't have died had she consent to running away with him at the first place rather than filling an empty basket.

" I'm truly sorry Carla."

" Let's be honest. I can never get used to his death. It's shocking but thanks for the favour. I own you one"

' All I need are the videos. It's was yours it's only fair if I return it to its rightful owner"

' have you seen Naomi? She's a close friend of Alvin Reagan. She's becoming more bitcy than before' Carla tells her as Kate furrowed her brows.

' what do you mean?

" You haven't seen her?

" I have but I don't think she'll recognize me at a time like this" she tells her as Carla nods in understanding while Pamela strolled in.

" Katie, I am so happy to see you" she squealed running into her arms.

" Hey there. You closed early"

" That's because the pretty boy refused to play with me. I think he's sad. Can a four years old boy be sad ? Kate and Carla chuckled as Kate handed her a gift bag.

" Yes but it's easy to make them happy by buying them a toy or something special" Pamela giggled childishly giving her a full-blown smile as she unveil the box and brought out a big doll with lots of chocolates that can last her a year.

" This is so pretty but Kate, I'm not sad. Mom and dad treats me well" she blinked as Kate smiled cupping her cheeks.

" Then make him happy. He's your friend after all and don't forget very cute' she advised. Pamela disengaged from her thinking about it then turned to her.

" Thank you Kate. Mom what should I get for him? He's wealthy. What can I get a wealthy boy? Carla drew her closer rearranging her hair and sniffled.

She was once a spoilt brat too.

" Give him something from your heart sweetie. He'll appreciate the effort" Pamela smiled dashing inside to get started, speaking while running.

" Watch your steps honey" Carla scolded .

" Yes mom. Thanks again Kate. I'm so glad I have an aunty now'

" Yup and there's more on the way" she tells her but she was out of the door already.

Carla squeezed her hands.

' I'm sure you will have another baby. All hope is not lost" Kate nods as she didn't want to talk about it.

Occasionally, she would call her chauffeur to pick her up but she felt like walking around the busy city that day thus took a stroll looking at a variety of people moving to and fro.

In a whiff she saw Alvin in the crowd. His height always stood out in the crowd so she recognized him and sneered but wanted to know what his mission was thus followed him to a private diner: where he requested for a menu then a man sat beside him whom she noticed to be in his fifties just by looking at his back.

She took a seat too as it was the diner's rule ordering for just a glass of water desperate to see the face of the man .

Her instincts was troubling her to wait on him.

After hours of waiting, they were done talking while his eyes met hers. She literally frowned wondering how he knew she was there and that led to him leaving his table to hers.

" Are you spying on me? She huffed sipping her drink trying to concentrate on her little mission but Alvin was sure to ruin it with his remarks.

" Don't be ridiculous. We're in public"

" No, I think you followed me. I can feel your presence you know. I always have" she glared at him watching as the man stood up to leave after finishing his drink and stood up to leave but Alvin was quick to hold her back while on his feet as well.

" What the hell Alvin? Get your hands off me'" she snapped. To her detriment no one looked their way as it was a private place and Alvin was a regular.

" It's just around your waist. Seriously Kate, spying isn't fair"

" Like I am spying. Let go of me" he removed his hands raising it up in surrender while she huffed trailing after the stranger and he was out of the diner before she could take another step.

Her head turned to Alvin who had a smirk plastered on his face.

" Just stay away from me" she barked dropping five grands on the table.

" Have you thought about it?

" Are you taking me to him or not? She imitated his baritone voice as he chuckled peeling his eyes off her to observe his visitor.

" I don't suppose so. Believe me Kate, I'm your ally. I fucked up. Give me a chance to fix things" she picked her bag from the chair and went for the door.

So much for trying to prove everything.

Perhaps he needed to change strategy.