Chapter 146: Don't Look For Dead People

A WEEK later, the rumors about Samantha went down the drain with the help of the Wellington family. It was almost non-existent in the news. However, as a condition, Samantha needed to withdraw the case.“I realized… I should forgive everyone who did something bad to me,” said Samantha in a press conference while wiping her fake tears. “I decided not to file a case anymore. I just hope he’ll change now…”Samantha was clever for thinking that was to escape the humiliation. Still, Sapphire’s main goal was achieved. She was able to taint Samantha’s reputation, and she even stopped filing the case at her own will, too.August could only shake his head. He knew that it was for the drama. While watching the news in the cafeteria, in which the small television was plac

Chapter 147: Revenge is Best Served Cold

SUDDENLY, fear crept onto August’s skin upon hearing George’s deadly question. There wasn't a hint of any emotions in his eyes except for coldness and intimidation. He gulped twice, wondering how people inside this prison could kill anyone just because they violated a rule.If he didn’t return the phone to Mill at that time, he would be the one who got killed by the police!“I’m kidding this time,” said George after a moment of silence. He was the only one who laughed while looking at August’s entertaining reactions, but August felt the opposite.‘Fuck that,’ were the words he wanted to say, but he decided to purse his lips instead. ‘I’m glad I’m going to get out of this place anytime soon. I don’t want to be here anymore with these crazy people.’“Don’t worry. I just want your cooperation. The Blackbell prison should maintain its name as the country’s most feared prison despite giving the proper justice,” George explained. His expression was softer this time. “I can trust you that

Chapter 148: Secret Investigation

Chapter 149: August's Release

“WHY can’t you?” asked Francis. The confusion was evident in his voice.“August was found innocent without any foul play, and it was final…” The tone of the police’s voice was too low since he knew that Francis would be mad at his answer. “We can’t undo the investigation,” the police added. “The only thing we could do right now was to file another case against him.”“If that was easy, I could have done it, you dimwit.” Francis almost wanted to smack the person on the other line if that was possible.Suddenly, he remembered Samantha’s attempt before to file a case against August, but her credentials were now destroyed because of the news circulating about him. They only managed to clean the news on the news channels, but not on the social media sites. Some people still knew about Samantha’s rumor of being an adopted child and took the credit for being the only child of the Evergreen family instead of the real daughter, Myra.“Shit,” Francis cursed as he realized he couldn’t use Saman

Chapter 150: Like An Accident

ONLY the footsteps the three of them made were heard inside the room as George led the way. The management office didn't change a single bit compared to its appearance when he went there the previous day.The gold decorations still amused him, but the room isn't only good for its design and extravagance. The functionality was superb, too!“Wow!” August's lips parted in astonishment when one of the walls split in half, creating a way toward somewhere.“This is a secret passage toward the back door,” George explained when he saw the confusion in August's eyes.After that, he looked at the prison guard beside August. “You stay here. Don't let anyone come in until I go back.”“Yes, master.” The prison guard went onto the front door and made a standing position, while August and George took their way on the dark, tight road.Again, August was astounded when the dark room was filled with yellowish lights as they had their way inside. It looked like what he watched in the movies. The only di

Chapter 151: The Truth Revealed

A SMIRK formed on Francis’ lips as he ended the call. He threw the phone on his side and sat comfortably on the couch. The sound of the reporters on the television filled the room.He opened his television and set it on the news channel, just in case there would be breaking news about August’s sudden death.‘I just need to wait for the good news,’ said Francis at the back of his mind. He tapped the bed using his fingers as his smile widened. ‘You will be proud of me, dad. I will make you even prouder than Richard did.’Francis knew that Wesley would be mad at him if he ever knew about this plan, but he thought that if he could execute this perfectly, Wesley would praise him for being a good decision-maker.He couldn’t wait

Chapter 152: Secrets Inside The Box

SEEING how the box had nothing inside it, August couldn’t help but feel the irritation on the depths of his skin. If only he could raise his eyebrows higher than his head, he would do it without a hint of hesitation.“Shit,” August cursed as he laughed wickedly. “I hid this here for nothing?”August looked inside the box again. He tried moving it in different directions, checking if there were secret pockets he must have overlooked. He hoped that the box had something the same way he saw in the movies, but after minutes, he still found none.“Fuck it.” The annoyance was evident in his voice as he clicked his tongue and tilted his head, preventing himself from bursting into anger.He placed the necklace in his pocket and threw the box away, and coincidentally, it hit the mausoleum where he placed that damn expensive box beforehand. A sudden guilt rushed down August’s spine as he realized where he was. No matter how angry he was right now, he should respect Mrs. Johens’ grave. This is

Chapter 153: Rise of Power

“HERE, young master,” said Maxine as she handed August a big, brown envelope.It made August cringe a bit. Envelopes traumatized him now, given how horrible his experiences are when someone gave him those.Still, August took it because he wanted answers. ‘What could it be this time?’ asked August at the back of his mind. He took the first thing he touched inside the envelope and pulled it. It was a picture, and as August glanced at it, the shock registered in his eyes. It didn’t take him a second to recognize who was in the photo.“This is—”“You,” said Charles, finishing August’s sentence. “It’s me beside you. I told you before that we love walking into this garden, didn’t I?”August didn’t respond. Suddenly, he felt a mild headache that made him wince. Some of his childhood memories inside the Remington mansion filled his mind, but it was still vague.“Are you okay?” asked Maxine.She was about to approach August when the latter waved his hand, dismissing her move. Maxine only nod