Chapter 10
Angela drank with satisfaction as she watched the scene through the monitor, everything was going accordingly to plan. The beautiful fragrance that filled the air made her remember her grandma's last words, Angela loved her grandmother so much.
It was summertime if she could remember correctly, Angela just turned eighteen and was about to inherit her father's properties. Grandma encourage her to be steadfast in other to achieve her goals, hearing those words that came out, Angela wiped off her tears because every single day that passed grandma was getting weaker as she lay on her death bed.
The day came and Grandma passed on, for the first time in a long time Angela felt alone and helpless. If she could trade all her money to bring grandma back, she would. After the funeral Angela went to her room, she rested her head against the pillow and suddenly remembered what grandma told her before passing on.
Her parents went to a business meeting in Seattle to negotiate with some other tycoons, they were a very successful and outgoing couple. Most tycoons wanted to see them fall – on that day Mr. Rodriguez and his wife entered their private jet.
The pilot was killed and the plane was taken over by an Arabic man who came from a lineage of suicide bombers, Mr. Rodriguez and his wife celebrated their success as they drank campaign and were eager to go home to meet their lovely daughter.
The jet changed coursed as it flew towards the horizon, he was going to sink the plane into the bottom of the ocean and blow it up. He said his prayers as he directed the plane down, Mrs. Rodriguez panicked as she held her husband. Angela's father knew this day would come but he didn't expect it to be so soon.
The jet sank into the ocean, Mr. Rodriguez struggled to break the glass but it was no use. He knew he was going to die, the pilot brought out the remote control for the bomb and pushed the red bottom. The plane exploded.
The mastermind behind the execution of Mr. Rodriguez was Seth's father, he wanted to settle some scores, which he did. He tried claiming Mr. Rodriguez's properties but failed because they transferred everything to Angela.
Angela's grandma took her to France far away from Seth's father so she can be safe and have a normal life.
Angela's heart was filled with hatred as grandma told her the story, she vowed to her dying grandma that she'll be one of the best business tycoons there is. Angela also vowed to seek revenge, she was going to make Seth pay for what his father did to her.
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Macy ran to the boat with Claire, she felt relieved that they'll finally make it out of this hellhole, but before they could reach it, it exploded. She held Claire as they fell on the ground, and a bullet whizzed past her ear. Macy looked up and saw a marksman.
"Sniper! Just great." Macy said as she ran towards the woods.
The Marksman shot Macy but a tree blocked the bullet, he signaled some men and they chased after her.
"Hold on Clai..." Before Macy could finish her sentence she fell to the ground, Macy's body ached with pain. She looked up and saw a muscular man with scars all over his body.
Claire screamed as some other men held her from behind, Macy stood up and she ran towards Claire but she was knocked down again. Her shoulder started bleeding, and she was about to pass out but she clenched her fist and gave the man a cold stare.
Macy punched and kicked, the man dodged her attacks effortlessly. He got tired and wanted to end this quickly, he punched Macy in her stomach, and her ribs made a cracking sound. She fell to the ground coughing out blood.
"Pff.. worthless." The man said letting out a sigh. He kicked her to the ground, Macy's vision got blurry as she saw Angela's men taking Claire away.
"HELPPP!!!" Claire screamed as she looked at Macy. She stretched her hand but the men dragged her away, Macy closed her eyes as she lay on the ground lifeless.
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"Seth?" Ava called out Seth's name as she woke up.
She grunts in pain as she sat up straight, she tried standing up but collapses on the floor.
"Hey?" Seth came in as he heard the noise.
Ava's face turned red as she saw Seth, the hospital dress revealed her thighs. Seth let out a sigh as he helped her up, he stared at Ava as she looked away.
"When are we going back?" She asked.
China has been fun but she missed America, she missed her macchiato and pizza. She asked for a drink last time and the nurse gave her green tea, Ava tasted it and almost puked. She gave the nurse a warm smile as she swallowed.
"Tomorrow," Seth said.
Ava gave Seth a warm smile, he saw how beautiful and innocent she looked. Seth has been thinking about her more often, he shakes his head trying to get her out of his thoughts but it was no use. He realized that his heart has sprung on someone and that someone was Ava.
"I'll get you some clothes." Seth said as he walked towards the door "Don't go anywhere." He mocked Ava knowing very well she can't stand up on her own two feet.
Ava gave him the puppy dog look, Seth chuckled as he closed the door.
Ava looked out the window, she wondered why Essie's men decided to attack her. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes.
2 pm!
Seth gave Ava the clothes he bought, Ava gave them a good look and was sure Seth wanted her to dress like a Chinese monk.
Ava went to the restroom, she came out twenty minutes later wearing the clothing. She staggered as she walked out of the restroom, Seth saw her as she held the wall to support her body.
"Well, how do I look?" She asked.
"You look great!" Seth lied. She looked like a Chinese Monk.
"Now you're just lying, I look like Avatar Aang," Ava said as she raised her hands.
Seth couldn't help but laugh, she looked cute while she was complaining. Ava sat on the bed as she wore her sneakers, Seth stared at her with a smile on his face. His cell rang, he excused himself and went outside.
The call took only four times and he opened the door, Seth's mood changed as he held his cell phone. Sensei Yen called him and explained the situation.
"Ava?" Seth called out her name.
Ava looked at him and she could tell that something was wrong.
"We've got a problem!"