**Kieran's P.O.V**
"Kieran please don't, I was wrong for double crossing you, i promuse I'll pay you back, just give me time, Your money will be ready in no time" Hr begged but all i saw was a pathetic fool.
"But I want it now, you have so many investors so why is it so hard to pay me now!"
"I'll send it now, I'll do it right now, please....."
"Too bad for you, I value honesty more than money and you off all people know that once you go astray there's no coming back"
"I'm sorry PLEASE, my family will end up on the streets, have mercy for the sake of my relationship with your family" he said but I felt nothing.
"I never liked you either way, you were always interrupting, so feel free to leave past memories out of this, they are long gone"
"For God's sake, can't you have some sympathy for me, I needed the money to save my family, you of all people should know how important family is"
I ignored his statement cause it didn't really matter, what is gone is gone.
Graciano was my dad's best friend, and true to my word I never liked him nor his relationship with my dad.
But even after the tragedy he stayed and helped me rise to power, I didn't plan on destroying his hard earned work, I just wanted to know why?
What was so urgent that he had to do it without my knowledge even when he knew if he asked me I would gladly give him.
So why?
Why betray my trust when he knew how had it was to gain it?
"Answer me truthfully and you'll walk away, one lie and I won't hold back anymore"
"I'll do anything"
Noticing the minimized amount of space between us, I adjusted my gloves And retracted my chair.
"Why?"
"What?......I don't…"
"Why'd you do it?, you said for the sake of your relationship with my family and even after his death you stayed, so why'd you suddenly have the guts to steal from me, it's unlike you"
He was silent.
"Are you being threatened?" I asked my tone softening.
"You give my no other choice then"
"Yes...yes recently my daughter went missing, he wanted a ransom of an amount I couldn't afford and to make it easier he wanted it to be from you, time was ticking and i just had to do it"
"I'm sorry….." he said as he broke out in sobs, seeing a graciano who always had a smile on his face breake down in tears something shifted in me.
I felt like giving him a him the hug he deserved but I just couldn't risk it.
Just then his words resurfaced in my mind 'he wanted it to be from you'
Graciano said 'he' not 'they'
"You said he…." I said out loud and he shot me a confused look.
"You just said he wanted it to be from you, it was a single person, who?"
"The name might upset you, I don't want to bring back past memories"
"Who was it?"
"Ka.."
"Let go of me!!!!" Someone screamed.
I immediately recognized the voice, it was Aiden's so called ex-wife.
I stood up and looked down towards where she was seated before, to know what was happening
I then saw her, intoxicated but still somewhat conscious, being held by security.
What did she do this time?
And there was Vincent, the acting manager, a smug grin plastered on his face as he watched her being held by those filthy men in front of desired filled eyes of the people around them.
I had to intervene but if I went all the way down there, it would steer up gossips.
"What was her offense Vincent?" I asked trying to sound as normal as usual while swallowing the rage buried in my throat.
They immediately let go of her at the sound of my voice, she dropped to the ground but was still conscious.
From her current looks, one would know that she hadn't ever tasted alcohol.
Why would a frail woman like her think of drinking something she couldn't handle?
"Mr Deveraux, we were just about bringing her in to entertain you but a slight problem occured, she'll be up in a minute"
Hearing him I could no longer hold it in.
"You dare lie to me"
"I'm sorry if I said something displeasing I assure you that everything is under control"
The way he said it so casually annoyed me to a fault.
I headed downstairs and picked her up then left without a word, not minding the consequences of my actions.
"Let me go!!!!!"
"Boss you shouldn't be having contact with..." Jacob said at the exit of the club.
"I'm fine Jacob"
"Put me down you scombag, Aiden sent you didn't he?" She asked
"Is that how you thank your Savior?"
"What should we do to my graciano?" He asked.
"Let him go, his been through a lot, and get me a new manager, I wouldn't want yo get bad reviews about my investment"
"Yes sir"
"And I would like to head home now" I said tiredly realizing how heavy the woman in my hands is.
When we got to the car, I sat her down next to me and she immediately wrapped her arms around me.
This action left me and Jacob in surprise, thankfully my skin wasn't exposed so I was safe but restricted.
"You're not Aiden are you?" she said as Jacob started the car and was on the road in no time.
I tried to shake off her arm but her grip was strong, stronger than I imagined, i just let her have her way, i just had to endure for a little amount of time.
"You're drunk, what you need now is rest, I'll be taking you to Aiden's house"
"Please don't take me there, I can't stand him"
"I don't ever want to see that scumbag near me, he ruined my life"
"What'd he do that makes him so despicable in your eyes?"
"He trapped me in a business marriage against my will, made me fall in love with him, and now I finally have freedom he wants to make my life hell"
So she really is in love with him and she claims she hates him?, as expected she'll run back into his arms, just needs time.
Bu no not why'd I feel so disappointed?
"We're here" he said as I looked outside to see us parked in front of the Marcelo Mansion.
"Do you still love him?"
"Aiden?, why would I?, that piece of shit used me, I want to make him beg on his knees, I want to humiliate him and let him know that he's a piece of trash, but why are you asking me this Mister?, I feel so sleepy and helpless...…."
"I hate this feeling….." she said her consciousness slowly fading.
"Jacob, head to the Mansion"