Passion Vendetta

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one earlier on. I rubbed my hands together and reached out to my neck to rub on it and then I managed to croak out his name "Xavier, can you hear me? Please say something if you can", no reply . He wasn't moving, I knew I should have taken those cardio pulmonary resuscitation lessons, I placed my middle and index finger on his wrist to check for a puls

e him that his job was done, he gripped the board tightly on both sides and wriggled backwards slowly . On reaching the end of the board his right leg grazed the wooden board support an

tarted taking quick steps down it. The main quarters of the Sanjay hotels had five floors. He descended the

the only other female there, I tried to answer but then my whole body completely became weak. I laid on my back and turned my head so I could face him. I could see t

mer

g an effort to catch up with her. The wind tousled her blonde h

tumbled on something beneath his feet. He knew wh

er catch me!"Camille's voice rang out as she turned back to stick her tongue ou

ds to help him up. "What happened? How did you fall?" she as

be more careful," Camille continu

you start running," Xavier said, his voice

e one to push him into running in the first place. "Race me to the kitchen,

they made their way toward the kitchen. Camille disappeared into the

Camille often claimed it was her mother's secret recipe, but when Xavier had asked for the recipe, Mrs. Jones had whispered in his ear

a chilled beverage with her first triangle of peanut butter to

lied with a grin, relieved that th

. I haven't tried it yet, but I kno

g, Xavier. You're staying over for lunch. Your mom call

Xavier added, his voice tinged with a touch of sadness. Not because he didn't want to

constant busyness. His father was engrossed in the family business and its legacy, leaving

ce of sadness for him, but Camille's

t that his parents are letting hi

o . He works in Mr Lockwoods co

togethers . Count Ma out but Mrs Lockwood is the opposite . She loves vacations and going out to have fun. Mum and her have a cordial relationship but they aren't exactly the best of friends. This one time Mrs Lockwood invited her for a vacation, she apolog

n't believe him. I always used to cry to my mom when he says i

and Xavier have always been really c

I asked, genuine

promise," he

branches when we were there earlier," I suggested,

stepped down from his ch

at him. The garden

he backyard, he had suddenly burst into tears. He confessed that

I had asked him. Instantly, his mood

er, we must have so much fun that you forget abou

attempted to plant various fruits and vegetables, but they never thrived. There was one exception when we grew tomatoes

y on their own accord. The moss-covered path leading to the backyard had a satisfying squishy sound underfoot

ldn't hear him anymore. My gaze shifted from his moving lips to his face. Xavie

vey something. My gaze drifted to his lips, and he worried there might be crumbs from the toast still on his mo

. My blue eyes met his green ones, and in that moment, I closed my eyes for a brief kiss on his cheek. But instead of a kiss on

an eternity before I finally pulled bac

asked, my blue eyes d

nd it at all. We had unlocked something new between

ing

needs to be a lot tougher than he is now". Mr Jones gave a nod

t out laughing because being homeschooled wasn't debatable and he knew that . My parents molded me

t the message f

inking of expand

right now is a bad idea , your wife's c

s family was better than mine .Bu

who got cheated on , we'll bag multiple investments if w

nder it a bit . "

r by his birth name"Sanjay

ed . He didn't deserve to live this way . Lavishly with everything he needed a call awa

ive the proposal I se

ansion then I am too, after all it

I knew him better, I could see

finally kick him out . I just needed to prove to my father t

r. I snatch the phone from him "Good morning Father " . I can tell from the voice of his reply that he was disa

ts, giving you full ownership of some of my assets ,you don't have to work anymore, I have enough to last an entire century of your offsprings, let Milo take care of the company

o he's smiling . "How's Sanjay

id smile he always gave m

at this point. There wasn'

an I had ever loved . Debra . N

that he could pass my Job onto that lowlife , I would never

king up the rest I head for the

use

mily. As he sat in the cozy living room of the Jones Manor, sipping a cup of tea, he

e Mr. Sanjay Lockwood . Their professional relationship had quickly evolved into a deep and lasting friendship. It was during one o

nsoring Milo's education, ensuring he received the best schooling available. It was a gesture that had left a profound impact

ent ,Sanjay Lockwood took him in

his studies, earning scholarships that allowed him to pursue higher education. Now, as a successful busines

hter, Camille, had become close friends with the Lockwoods' son, Xavier. The Lockwoods

daughter. Camille had often spoken of the wonderful experiences she had during her visits to

ched Camille and Xavier playing together in the garden . The laughter of the two

joined him in the living room. Her graciousness and k

Milo said sincerely.

eflecting the genuine affection

ings" he said watchi

mer

Xavier's parents had more time for vacations and outings, they still met . Camille hadn't k

ol. Camille had always loved swimming, and today was no exception. Xavier wasn't the best swimmer , his allergy

approached with a mischievous glint in her eye. She had a plan in

y something fun?" Camill

avier replied, always

where one person pretends to push the other into the pool, but they do

rigued by the idea. "Okay, so

ool, but at the last moment, she would stop herself, ensuring he didn'

pushed against his shoulder. Xavier, caught off guard, stumbled backwa

balance more quickly than she had anticipated. She immediately tried to reach out and s

l water. Camille gasped in shock, her playful prank taking an une

I didn't mean for you

ld see bubbles forming on the water .There he is . Taking in a long breath she w

y swam over to him, putting both her arms under his pits an

ngs . The night guard on duty came to the resc

diately dialed 911 which do

rong ? Is he go

only hop

barged in with a t

g him into the pool ? Have you

ng this for t

nce heard that he had a chlorine allergy. But looking at him now it all made sense .

e . Mrs Lockwood helped me get up in my wet clothes and hand

he perfect evening together Milo cranks up slow 80's music . I grab a glass of champagne a

belt first and then the whole thing . One leg at a time I cross into the tub and sit down in th

r with a gun on the side of his head . The police had torn up my favorite sofa . Only that it wasn't filled with foam . Thick light brown envelopes of white dust and gold instead . We had been set up . Milo said something about him han

ess, is eve

ying again , Xavier

g immediately rush to get changed and pick up my keys . "Get

one . Secretary Cho left an

ew minutes ove

ere this evening i say to the receptionist" . She immediat

I and Camille walk in she stands up to leave the room . Camille's eyes

need you and her as far away from him as possible" . We weren't

didn't push him i

ear let's

er 2

plan . Two years of scheming looked like it was going to pay off . He hoped he'd just rot in pri

with the landline his ha

. He was calling alr

ilo is eve

laining everythin

have said something if

do with it , I have no idea

u've been caught already, w

it . It's going to be all over the news soon . Help me

This was the best day of his life . It all went smoothly. From drugging Xavier so he'd tri

t it down . He picks up in a nanosecond . She's saying somethi

ng about Milo and what happened this evening . It was alwa

act that he was still brea

o get ri

says when he sees Milo's pic

mmediately fishes for h

u seen the news?" H

o sort it out I sa

ver to get the car re

d of 35 years tries to warn m

I grab a coat and head out . Robe

Kai is already there .

o Jones out on bail,wou

this account" the lady at the front desk says . I speed through the process to get him out of the

ways been a good boy . Thi

o get you b

one call all

water?" He hangs up bothered and furious . He t

vier now is

ow ? The companies name is at stake ,

should lay low for now Kai offers . Maybe move to th

him, his godson . This was unavoidable . The bes

e door and immediately jumps on Milo , she was so happy t

pack a few things they needed so they could head out to the house in the country . She

lo tight and whispers I'm proud of you son in his ear . K

Milo driving . Sanjay

No one should survive the accident he told the killer . If he couldn't have Debra no one would. He could care less about the little brat . They all deserved to die.Leeches . Milo wa