Chapter 6

Mason knight sat at the rear end of the restaurant located at Reynolds hotel, he sighed again as he checked the time on on his smart watch, he wondered how long it will take Katherina to come over. Mason had thought of the way he treated her about the news of her pregnancy and felt guilty. So, he called her here to make amends for his mistake and also take responsibility of the baby which he denied at first. The thought of having a baby excited him and he couldn't wait for the baby to be born.

"Sorry I'm late" Katherina said as she pulled a seat and sat down opposite Mason.

He raised his head up and smiled gently as soon as he saw her.

"How have you been?" He asked, his voice soft as he gazed deeply into her eyes, Katherina smiled politely, "I'm fine Mason"

"Kath, I'm deeply sorry for hurting you and for also denying the pregnancy" Mason said with a low tone full of remorse. Katherina smiled sadly, how long she had waited for this apology but it never came and now when she realized her feelings for Xavier was blooming it came. How ironic, she thought when she was with his baby, but she wasn't heartless to not let go so she played along.

"I don't hold any grudges against you Mason"

Mason smiled, "so..if I asked for a second chance will that request be granted?", Katherina cursed inwardly but managed to smile, "I'll think about it Mason"

They both ate in silence and left.

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The gates to the Moon villa opened automatically as Xavier honked. Evelyn sat silently reigning in her anger as she had been taking against her her will by a stubborn man called Xavier. He glanced at her with a side view and found her expression cute and amusing. Xavier felt his cold heart beat faster and wondered if her presence had something to do with it.

He maneuvered the car into garage, several men dressed in black attires surrounded the vehicle, they were his guards.

He opened the car door and stepped out, the men bowed, "welcome boss" they all chorused in unison.

Evelyn stared at everything going on and wondered what level of money he had to get this kind of respect. She could clearly see the fear, admiration and respect they accoladed to him.

Xavier walked to the other side of the car and opened it beckoning Evelyn to step out which she reluctantly did. The men were surprised to sight a woman with Xavier!, it came as a shock to them but they kept their thoughts to themselves.

"Andrew!" Xavier called out with a firm voice,

"Take her to my office, the rest of you should head back to your positions"

They all scurried off. Evelyn felt surprised at the kind of power he had but she wasn't too surprised as he was Xavier.

Andrew led her into the mansion and she was taken to the upper floor where Xavier's private home office was. She couldn't help but admire the aesthetics of the house. It was worth over billions of dollars and her father's house couldn't even stand close to it at all... It had a modernized look with a touch of ancient victorian style.

Andrew led her into the office and she sat down, quietly waiting for Xavier's arrival.

Just on cue, Xavier walked in and sat down on a comfy leather chair, she hadn't noticed his presence yet.

"I see you've made yourself comfortable" Xavier said as he lazily rested his head on the head spot looking like a vicious king.

Evelyn huffed, "why would I do that when I was taken against my will by SOMEONE who thinks the world is at his feet.

Xavier smiled amusedly "But the world is actually at my feet darling" he said with a smirk " I rule this place and also i wouldn't describe it as being taken against your will as you put it because i had clearly asked you out on a date"

"Which was a command and not a request!" Evelyn retorted back with a slight defiance in her tone. Xavier chose to ignore her statement.

"Wine or coffee?", He asked instead

"None thank you. I'd prefer water"

Xavier signaled Andrew to do as he heard and sooner he came back with a glass of water which he dropped and left.

"Thank you" Evelyn muttered to him.

"Why did you bring me here Xavier", Xavier had no answer to that question, he himself couldn't give a concrete explanation as to why he did that. Perhaps he just wanted her around him. Xavier dismissed that, he couldn't fall for her not when his plan was about to begin. She stared expectantly at him, awaiting an answer.

"Well.. i just wanted to get to know you better", Xavier replied with a poker face.

"Well you could ask like a normal human being and not take people against their will" she retorted sarcastically. Xavier allowed himself to smile a little

"Okay.. would you like to go on a date with me?"

"Of course, now that is a better way to ask someone out" Evelyn smiled "I'll get going" she stood up.

Xavier stood up as well "Andrew will drive you home"

"Very well then. Goodbye Xavier, till we meet on Saturday night for our date" she said and left with Andrew.

Poor little kitten.... Xavier said only after he heard the sound of the car leaving the villa.

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Thomas sat down behind his desk as he sought out paperworks in silence until his intercom rang out.

"Sir, one Hakims Walter is here to see you" his secretary said

"Let him in" he dropped the intercom.

It has been a long time since he had set eyes on Hakims. He was the chairman of Fargo group, they both had been friends for years. Hakims also assisted him in carrying out the operation on Daniels seventeen years ago.

The memory remained freshly engraved in his memory. He could clearly remember the look of fear in Daniels's eyes and that brought him an odd satisfaction to his soul. He wondered what would have become of little Xavier, probably in the streets begging for crumps or now part of a notorious gang group, he thought.

The door to his office opened "it's been so long Thomas" Hakims said with a long smile on his face. Thomas stood up.

"Yes, twelve years now since i set my eyes on you Walter" he replied as they shoke hands

"Have a seat" he gestured to the chair facing him.

Hakims smiled looking pleased.

"To whom do i owe this unannounced visit?", Thomas began.

Hakims ceased smiling.

"What did you do with that boy Thomas?"

"Who?"

"Xavier" Thomas replied.

"Nothing" Thomas answered wondering where this conversation was heading to.

"Hm, I have a feeling about something" Hakims muttered

"Trust me Walter, that boy is probably somewhere hustling with his life"

"I hope you're right Thomas" he uttered

"Trust me, I have everything under control" Thomas said

"I hope you do",Hakims stated not sounding convinced. Thomas smiled but deep down he knew he didn't have it under control. Ignoring the thought of that, they both catched up on old time and talked till it was time for Hakims to leave promising to visit him frequently.