Chapter 56: Chapter 56

A day turned into a week yet Kate hasn't shown up to confront him which had Alvin worried.

Had she decided to lay low but that wasn't like her. She was one to act on impulse.

" Mr. Reagan, I have checked the resort as you instructed. She's not there" Colt was disappointed in himself for letting a thing like that happen. He'd promised no harm will come to her yet she was in David's custody.

" When did this happen? Asked a worried Alvin who had a murderous look on.

" Quinn's birthday; the day she won the case. I think David did this. What do we do? Alvin lit a cigar and took a long drag of it puffing out smokes that withered into thin air.

"Where's David at the moment?

" The boys are yet to report back to me"

" It's a good thing we have a man inside. Don't leave the resort premises in case they come back " colt's eyes stirred up then hummed.

" An inside man?

" Yeah"

" I'll inform you when he's in town

Cynthia had up her game at this junction. It has been her target.

" Quinn, wanna go out with me?

' " to where? You know I'm barred from going out"

' we won't take long. I'll take you to a Cybercafe" she offered knowing his obsession with computers.

" So, I can buy anything I want right? She nods ruffling his hair then peeped outside to find lots of guards at the gate.

" But you've to follow my lead if you don't want to be caught" he nods.

' I'll be here let's say on Thursday. You'll have to hide in my trunk. Can you do that? Quinn squinted his eyes in irritation.

" Hell no. I'm not an item. The trunk is meant for movable goods, not people. Sorry, I'll have to pass" he said sternly which had Cynthia scratching her hair nervously.

' do you have a better idea?

' if you can't take permission from my dad then forget about it. There's no way I can imagine myself in a trunk. Never' he blatantly refused rolling his Rolex watch them sprinted off while Cynthia sighed.

How does she get rid of him without creating awareness hence she had an idea and smiled then went in the opposite direction.

Naomi had found her life without direction until her phone rang.

' yes, David? She said with trembling hands.

' have you found him?

" I couldn't get in. She knows already. She won the court hearing"

" Yes but she doesn't know about that. That's not the reason I called you. I need you to bring Kate's laptop from her office. I don't know how you do it but do it fast'

" What? Why didn't you send one of your boys? She asked fidgeting.

" They're busy. Call me when you have it" he stated then hung up while she disheveled her hair in anxiety.

There she was reflecting on her life and past decision.

Had she not fallen prey to David's manipulation.

At first, she thought it was the right thing to do but watching Alvin carry his love for her for four years had her questioning her decision.

Why?

With a hand on her bag strap, she pulled it up to her shoulder and proceeded forward.

The earlier she gets him the laptop the better for her to be rid of him as she was fed up with him.

Clearly, he was using her but she was done.

Momentarily she found herself at her doorstep and entered the gate marveling at its exterior designs.

How did she make this happen? David, I guess" she tells herself entering the entrance.

She was dressed as a worker within the next few minutes while she wandered to the executive office taking her time to gaze at the name boldly written in block letters on her table.

What a lucky bitch" she cussed finding it difficult to identify the right laptop as her table was filled with various computers and brands.

She had to make a quick calculation and thought of Quinn's expertise in computers.

She learned a lot from him then took a seat to access them.

The hard part was getting the computer to reboot and when that was over with, her password became the next problem.

What's your Goddamn password Jamaican? She said through gritted teeth by typing random numbers and letters then decided to try Quinn's birthday and it opened which had her letting out an exasperated breath she'd be holding for a while now.

She successfully made a choice and went for the door but heard footsteps approaching her direction and almost freaked out as she searched for a safe place to hide.

She settled for a mini bar which the security Men who entered the room didn't check.

Her rapid heartbeat reduced then she sighed in relief while stuffing the laptop in a bag which she found on the floor and hurried out of the room through another door.

Clever, she had a shortcut. Nice one Kate" she thought sauntering out of the place running into Colt.

Her eyeballs almost popped out of her head the moment she saw him.

She was that stunned.

" Going somewhere, Miss?

" Yeah. I'm going home if you'll excuse me" she tried not to stutter.

" Sure but after I see what's in that duffel bag you're holding" she clears her throat with newfound confidence.

" I don't think so. Get out of the way. This isn't Alvin's property"

" Perhaps but it was built for the public sector plus it belongs to Kate Reagan. You know who she is right?

" Colt, I'm late for a meeting. Get out of the way" she said while skillfully but carefully dialing David's number which connected immediately: listening to their conversation after she refused to reply to his hellos.

" I might but you've some explaining to do. Why are you sneaking around? Nobody likes a peeping Tom I'm sure you know that' his interrogative voice irritated out thus she yelled at him.

" Like you said it's public property. Can I go now?

' why in such a hurry? Perhaps the security Men should have a look at it" her eyes flickered not with rage but fear. She was scared thus that was his cue.

" Hand it over nicely and I promise not to mention a word to my boss. You see Kate is nowhere to be found and it's bothering him you don't want to be the scapegoat believe me" he warned while he scanned the environment for David's boys and they were much but why then his eyes darted to Naomi.

He's trying to eliminate her.

They were outnumbered thus he pushed her into the resort and signaled one of the security officers who directed them inside.

" What do you think you're doing?

" Saving your miserable life. I always knew you were desperate but not enough to fall prey to David's scheme it seems I was wrong. You're pretty desperate like Cynthia"

" Did you just say David tried to kill me? She said nervously. Her voice was hoarse as a reaction to the news.

" You heard me right. You're in deep shit. Good luck keeping him off" he said grabbing the duffle bag in her hands and tending to leave while she held him

" Please don't leave. I don't want to die"

" Here's the thing. No one does" he smirked but she wouldn't let go.

" Please. I'll tell you everything I know. Please save me" the way she spoke piqued his interest thus he nods pulling out his phone to ask for backup but just as usual they were gone when he stepped out.

" Are they gone?

" Lurking around for you" she shuddered walking behind him with her hands on his trench coat.

Kate was in a sitting position staring at the empty room David confined her to and yawned.

So much for seeing the other side of him not that she cared.

She was leaving one way or the other. She knew he'll grant her an audience after he gets her son's birthday present.

Who said presents are only for kids?

They were graceful enough to give her notebooks to read thus she heard the door creak.

The day was finally here. He has seen her present.

" Did you like it? His eyes were as red as crimson with a wrinkled face. His cheeks were shaking while he gritted his teeth.

In simple terms he was furious.

" You did this? His voice roared which had her on her feet staring at him while he grabbed her neck forcefully deciding to end her but to his surprise, she didn't struggle then he pushed her away while she coughed finally able to breathe with her hands on her neck.

Numbing the pain.

" I shouldn't have trusted you. Why Kate? Why go this far? He yelled yet she said nothing not because she didn't want to but because she was trying to breathe.

He almost strangled her to death.

" Are you doing this for that bastard you whored around with or Simon who is very much alive? To be honest I took nothing away from you. I never made you a whore. You did that and that ruined your marriage. Fine, I sent my boys after you and Dante. It wasn't a death order. I will never hurt you physically. I didn't want you to marry Alvin with a lot of secrets. Hell, you didn't even know the kind of man you married if it wasn't for me. What I did might be selfish but it was for your own good. I did it for you" he defended which had her regaining her voice.

whether it was hoarse or not. She couldn't stand him justify his actions.

" On whose orders? Who gave you the right to play God in my life? In my marriage? You knew Simon lived yet you kept it away from me just because you wanted Alvin's wealth. You deserve everything I did to you, David Wilson. It'll teach you never to meddle in things that didn't concern you. It'll teach you how to respect women. Don't fret. I'm leaving you where I met you: broke and jobless especially with the loan sharks on your neck. I ain't a piece of dart you can move in a game. I'm human with flesh and blood and a beating heart. Understand? He clenched his fist with his nails digging in his palms then punched the wall while she rolled her eyes.

" Don't get me wrong. I'd hack your accounts and expose your cartels to Interpol. Mine, mine who could have done the rest? She bellowed seemingly amused. he huffed while his eyes roamed her body and met her knowing eyes with a smirk.

" Why don't I collect what you own me bitch"