Alex angrily stormed out of the building with Stefan running after him . He got to the car and slid into the back seat unbuckling his two upper buttons . Stefan entered the drivers seat and turned to meet him .
"Sir?"
"Back to the office , I got something's to arrange call Adriana to prepare a board meeting right away, also during the meeting prepare two flight tickets for Russia , we'll be leaving after the meeting ." he briefed .
"OK Sir." he answered and ignited the car and slid out of the driveway putting a Call to Adriana .
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Ma'am Emily knocked on Karen's room door and it was opened almost immediately . she entered and sat on the bed smiling warmly at Karen and she also sat beside her .
"How are you , I noticed you didn't come down for breakfast today , what's the problem ?."she started
" I'm fine besides I had breakfast already I noticed the mood today wasn't so good ." she replied simply
"I know right , everyone's been acting up lately. "
"Yes ."
"So what are you up to ?" She asked .
"Nothing , just rereading this book all over again " she smiled .
"Poor thing ." she said and Karen smiled and lone tear dropped and she wiped it away immediately but it didn't go beyond ma'am Emily's notice .
"What was that for? She queried .
" nothing. " she tried shoving it away .
" that's a lie . you've been thinking of something or are you missing someone ?." She furthered and she tried hesitating but later admitted .
" what is it?" She inquired but Karen kept mute .
"Come on , you can talk to me ." she continued her voice soothing.
"I just feel like luck is not on my side ." she blurted
" I know the feeling. " ma'am Emily smiled and Karen shifted her brows
"I had a daughter your age but she's late now ." she said and Karen brows furrowed and she smiled .
"She use to be Like a younger sister to Alex , they are literally like siblings cos I brought them up together but she was murdered in cold blood ." she said and a lone tear slipped out of her eyes and she wiped it . Karen moved closer rubbing her back .
"What happened?" Karen inquired .
"She was coming back from college and she was brutally murdered by Alex's parent rivals , they murdered his parent also and he has been plotting revenge so he joined a clan and now he's a very dangerous mafia but he hasn't been able to locate his enemies ." she briefed and Karen nodded just then ma'am Emily's phone ringed and she excused to get the call .
<<<4:00pm Moscow Russia>>>
Manuel packed his things, his flight to Italy is in one hour and his main reason for going was for Karen and no one else he's going to get her out of the brothel . he topped his outfit with a black face cap , he was dressed in all black , black baggy ripped jeans , black baggy top and black sneakers giving him a killer look . As he left the room his phone ringed and he checked the caller, it was his mom , his fingers tightened around his phone and he closed his eyes taking in a deep breathe in , just then ,Erik barged in .
" sup man ." he exchanged handshake with him and they strolled out of the house .
"Hey shouldn't we get some refreshments before we go to airport ." Erik said getting to the car .
"The airport . I mustn't miss my flight ." he replied stonily .
"Have some fun man ,not just blurting about a girl you don't know even if she's expecting you ." he replied nonchalantly and Manuel sent him a sharp glare through the rare view mirror and he drove out of the driveway .
<<< 2:00pm,LEX CORP, ROME >>>
The board meeting just ended and Alex and Stefan are heading to the airport immediately so as not to miss their flight cos its in 30 minutes .
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Madame Juliana has been in her office for almost two days now and she getting sick already . Clara came in again for the third time today .
"Madame , what's the problem ? ." she asked inquisitively .
"Manuel wanna have me killed for two weeks now I haven't heard from him , normally I know he's cold but now ..., its just unbearable . " she replied dejectedly.
"He'll be fine I promise ." Clara said trying to calm herself cos she's breaking already . just as they were trying to calm themselves . someone barged in and they turned towards the door
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Erik was still at the bar enjoying himself when his phone pinged twice and he checked it immediately he waltz out of the bar running to his car and driving crazily out of the driveway.
<<< ROME Airlines >>>
Stefan and Alex can be seen checking in . its just few minutes to their flight and they got to be quick cos he can't afford to miss this flight and wait for another 24hours to get another. Immediately they finished their flight was already ready and they got on board .
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Karen was still stuffing herself with snacks when Lydia barged in and fury filled her .
"What did you want?." Karen asked plainly
"Bloody bitch ." Lydia spat and leave and Karen shoved it off and continue stuffing herself with snacks . just then ma'am Emily came in.
"Hey. Watchu upto ?" She asked .
"Nothing."
"Wanna hear some story about Alex." Karen hesitated before approving she didn't want anything to do with him before but then she needed to while away the time she's too bored maybe knowing about him isn't that bad of an idea.
"Firstly he's out of the country for some business stuff." She said and Karen nodded plainly , is that how it works , travelling anytime you want ? Cool then .
"Alex use to be a sweet boy but he's just be too wounded .....
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Stefan and Alex flight just landed some moments ago and the had a drive waiting to take them to Alex's lounge . they wouldn't be able to finish up their business today and even tomorrow cos they got to Moscow a bit late so they'll have to wait till tomorrow for their business . just then Adriana's call came in and Stefan placed Alex on . immediately the message she passed reach him his blood boiled