Chapter 69
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“Leaving so soon?? When the party is just getting started.” Leonard said with a smirk on his lips.
“Francis..” Tyler called angrily.
“Long time no see brother.” Leonard answered.
“Wait?? He’s Francis? Your stepbrother?” Rosalie asked in shock.
“Surprise!! I see you have been spreading words about me. I don’t need to introduce myself then.” Leonard said to Tyler.
“What do you think you’re doing??” Tyler asked in anger.
“What do you think?? Taking what belongs to me.” Francis said and brought out a pistol from his back pocket. He corked the gun and pointed it towards Tyler.
Tyler wasn’t fazed by his threat but Rosalie was fidgetting quietly behind him.
“Yours?? What have I ever taken was supposed to be yours??” Tyler asked in mockery.
“The Hermsworth corporation and that beauty standing right behind you.” Francis answered with a smirk.
“What nonsense are you spitting out from your mouth?? None of them were yours in the first place. Not my father’s wealth nor my wife.” Tyler said.
“Shut up. They were all supposed to be mine. You left home remember and Carl doesn’t want the be in the family business so legally, I’m supposed to inherit it all but no way. That fucking old man kept everything for you. He wouldn’t even let me take a little part in the business. I never complained, I left home and found love somewhere else…” Leonard turned to face Rosalie lovingly making Tyler frown in anger.
“I changed my identity and approached her hoping to forget about my family issues but she wasn’t interested in men. I didn’t mind and waited for five years, five good years for her even after knowing she had a son out of wedlock. I still didn’t mind. I gave up my ambition for her but all you had to do was come in and steal her from me.” Leonard spat out angrily.
“She was never yours in the first….”
“Shut up. Shut the fuck up.” Leonard cut Tyler off angrily.
“I waited for five years but it didn’t even take you a month. Even when I found out that her son was yours, I still loved her wholeheartedly but you stole her away from me. Now, I’ll make you loose everything you have starting out with your son.” He muttered and put on the television showing Alex as he played happily at a park.
“My boys are watching him right now. One call from me and he’s dead.” Leonard said.
Rosalie gasped in shock as tears filled her eyes.
“Please, don’t do anything to him. Don’t hurt my son please.” Rosalie begged in fear while Tyler stood helplessly while he tried to hide his pain and fear.
“That’s more like it. I’ll only let him go if you agree to come with me. You’ll leave with me now and I’ll spare both Tyler and Alex’s pathetic lives.” Leonard said.
“Don’t listen to him.” Tyler whispered.
“The clock is ticking Rosalie. Make your choice now.” Leonard said.
“Swear that you’ll spare their lives.” Rosalie croaked out.
“What do you think you’re doing Rosalie??” Tyler asked in shock but Rosalie ignored him. She faced Leonard as she waited for his reply.
“I’m a man of my words Rosalie. I promise I’ll let them live.” Leonard said happily.
“Okay. I’ll go with you.” Rosalie muttered and was about to take a step towards him when Tyler held her back.
“What are you doing Rosa??” Tyler asked. His face was filled with pain.
“I’m so sorry.” She muttered and removed her hand from his grip before walking towards Leonard.
Leonard smiled in content as Rosalie stood beside him.
“You see?? This is how it was supposed to ne in the first place. Just you, me and Alex. But all of these can’t happen as long as he is alive.” Leonard said as he cocked the gun making Rosalie’s eyes widen in shock.
“What are you doing Leonard?? This wasn’t our deal.” Rosalie cried as she tried to stop him but couldn’t.
“I’ll give you a happier life Rosalie. Better than the one he promised you.” Leonard muttered and pulled the trigger on Tyler.
“NOOOOOO….” Rosalie screamed out as she rushed and blocked the bullet from hitting Tyler.
Tyler’s eyes widened in shock as Rosalie fell unto his arms. Tears filled his eyes as blood rushed out from her stomach and stained her dress.
“What have you done??” He asked Leonard who was too stunned to speak.
“No no no… You caused this. The bullet was meant for you. You killed my woman. And now, you’ll die the same way.” Leonard said and was about to pull the trigger again when a bullet landed on his back.
He fell down immediately and the police men rushed in.
“Are you alright sir??” They asked Tyler but he was too engrossed with waking Rosalie up.
“Wake up Rosalie. Please don’t die on me.” He called out in tears.
“Please wake up so I can fulfill all the promises I made to you. Please wake up.” Tyler’s teary voice filled the room.
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