CHAPTER 35

TWO WEEKS LATER
Casabella's POV
My uncle's attitude towards me has changed drastically from bad to good. I really don't know what he's up to or if it's a good sign maybe Karma has caught up with him and he doesn't have a choice than to change his ways towards me.
But I'm sure he has something off his sleeve which I can't pinpoint because the uncle I know who treated me with hatred right from my teenage years can't start acting all nice and loving towards me all of a sudden.
However, Lora and Annie's attitude didn't change one bit. Instead it only got worse as both witches are always feeling irritated by my presence and any little thing I do which clearly shows something is fishy about my uncle's attitude.
Jace on the other hand has been coming to visit on a regular basis who I've grown fond of but only as a friend. I told me why he didn't come over all those while due to a business contract he had to attend.
My uncle, Lora and Annie were always smiling around me whenever he comes visiting and always make sure I'm dressed in a beautiful way. I don't know what they're up to but I hope they're not planning something bad behind my back.
I wish I could get over with my sweet revenge on them and walk out of their house and come back as a strong and powerful woman to claim my wealth and that day is getting closer day by day.
Mark's POV
"Brother, I want to go shopping but I don't want any bodyguard as escort. I can take care of myself.
"I can't allow that, Rosy. I'll have to go with you."
"What's really wrong with you brother? You have been acting weird ever since you came back from Spain. Are you sure you're my older brother?"
"I'm still the same person Rosy but I just don't want you going out alone in this cruel world. Do you know how I'll feel if anything happens to you?"
"Come on. This isn't the first time I'll be going shopping alone and moreover it's no fun having to do shopping with a guy."
"You won't understand just yet but I'm going with you to the mall."
"Fine then but Alex is coming with us. He's already on his way and also I'm not shopping in your mall, I want to go somewhere else."
"As you wish little sis."
"You're really impossible sometimes brother." She sighs.
"I know sis." I chuckled.
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"Hey buddy."
"What's up? Don't tell me you're coming with us?"
"Yes, I am."
"But... Anyways, never mind. It's a good thing you're coming with us. I won't have to be all alone when she keeps trying out dresses."
"I heard that babe."
"Sorry baby. I'm just expressing my joy since Mark is coming."
"I'm here for you bro."
"Yeah, I'm glad. Are you ready baby?"
"Just hold on, let me get my bag." She rushed to her room.
"Can I say something?"
"Come on, Alex. We're buddies so you can ask me anything."
"Oh really? How's your attitude in the last two weeks?"
"What about it?"
"You've become over possessive over Rosy like you don't trust me enough to leave her under my care like you used to do. Did I do something wrong to you so I can apologise?"
"Alex, we just need to be careful of our enemies. Who knows they might be plotting something dangerous and the person who needs that protection is Rosy. You do know she's the only family I have left and I don't ever want to lose her to my enemies."
"You're right bro. I guess I was so blinded by love that I forgot to keep in mind she's your priority and mine as well. I'm so sorry I doubted you like that."
"It's fine buddy. I should have told you about it but seeing how happy you are that's why I didn't want you to feel pressured and had to keep it to myself."
"You were just looking out for my well-being, which I really appreciate, but she's also my responsibility and I also have to look after her."
"That's right man. Come here." We engaged in a buddy hug.
"Ookay... what did I miss?" Rosy enquired walking up to us.
"A lot, I guess." Alex replied and we both laughed.
Madison's POV
"I'll be fine guys. You don't have to worry about me, I have got the bodyguards to look after me and Mary isn't left out."
"Alright honey but do call us if you need help with anything."
"Of course, I will mum. Bye and love you both."
"Bye princess. We love you more and make sure you look after yourself."
"I will dad." I bid them goodbye as they both walked over to the checkpoint before going inside the plane.
I purposely want them to leave for the States to spend the vacation they already planned due to the problems I am facing right now.
I don't want them to get worried about my problems. I'm sure I can handle those men from forcing me into selling the plots of land I am already constructing for my own company for them to turn into a factory for producing liquor and drugs.
There's no way I will be part of such a despicable way to spoil the lives of so many young stars out there with alcohol. I'll never surrender to any one of them no matter how hard they try to threaten me and even planned a car accident for me twice.
"Miss Madison, where are we going?" The personal bodyguard I hired asked.
"To Vintry & Mercer Hotel."
"Okay madam. Take us to the said hotel." He said to the driver as we drove out of the premises of the airport.
I just hope it's a better discussion he wants us to have about forgetting the plots of land. How could someone be so stupid to just approach me and asked me to hand over the land to him when he isn't the King of the country.
The incident happened two weeks back when I went to check out the land and all of a sudden a tall skinny man with light brown eyes showed up with a series of cars and a lot of men with a deal to buy the land.
I remembered my dad gifted me the land to build whatever I want and I have decided to build my own company yet someone from nowhere comes to steal it from me in order to build a factory to destroy young adult lives.
I totally disagreed with him but he was so adamant and kept coming back with a series of threats to gain the plots by all means. At first I thought telling my parents about it was the right thing to do but after having some thoughts about it, I decided to keep it away from them.
When the time is right, I'll tell them about it but for now, they need to have fun with their lives since they're already growing old.
Someone has got to teach people like Ronald a lesson he will never forget. Even if I'm not able to do it, I know there is someone out there who will defeat him with whatever he's doing.
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"Welcome Miss Williams."
"I was hoping he's the one who was going to turn himself in but I guessed wrong. I don't have much time to waste Adams Fredrick."
"Sure. Have your seat and what would you like to order?"
"I'm not here for that. What's this meeting all about?"
"I'll just go straight to the point without beating around. My boss needs that plot of land and he's willing to pay you any amount, you just have to name it and it will be transferred to you."
"Well, tell him I am not interested in selling it and as you can see I'm already building on it so there's nothing you or him can do to change my mind."
"I have been trying to make you understand but you seem to be proving difficult to get. You don't know what you're getting yourself into."
"Tell that to someone else, not me. And one more thing, tell Ronald Dickson that no matter how many times he tries to send some set of people after me, he won't get what he desires even if he succeeds in killing me, there will be someone out there who will end his chapter for good."
"You're really proving like a lioness. Let's see how far it will take you."
"You're only his puppet so it's pointless dragging words with you and don't forget to deliver my message to him exactly the way I said it."
"You've just insulted me today but don't forget tomorrow we will have the upper hand and by then I'll have my revenge for this."
"I fear no one, not even a common man. Good day." I uttered and walked out of the hotel.