Chapter 49_ The scandal 1
Sharon was dumfounded by the news, she walked closer to take a closer look at the little boy who was still unconscious..
“Ma’am? this is Kyle Anderson’s offspring how can you claim him as your son?”
“I don’t have to be his biological mother before I can claim him as my son” The lady replied and stood up to her feet, her eyes fell on Ray’s little frame once more..
Sharon was left confused, what was her ma’am talking about? it doesn’t quite make sense, rumors had it that Mr Anderson’s lover abandoned him and the newly born at the hospital..
She rested her gaze back at her boss who was keenly peering down at Ray.. Could her boss truly be Mr Anderson’s former lover? she gasped at the thought..
“Ma’am.. what are we going to do with him? his father must be searching for him” Sharon uttered..
“And how’s the mental state of Arya?”
Sharon’s throat tightened by the sudden question, she smiled nervously and brought out her iPad..
“Well.. umm nothing much has happened, she’s still a bit calm about it” Sharon relayed..
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Vanessa paced around the living room in worry, she could swear on her life that such a thought hasn’t crossed her mind yet, but Arya doesn’t believe a word she says..
If Kyle gets to know of Arya’s doubts, he might as well hold her responsible for everything..
She glanced up the stairs, Arya was locked away in a room to stop her from getting in the way.. Vanessa stomped her feet on the ground in anger..
Once again Arya has shown Kyle that she cared the most about Ray, while she on the other hand who was once a well known actress couldn’t even put up a little act..
“You still dared to show your face in my brother’s home after what you’ve done?” Mia who just came spat out glaring daggers at Vanessa..
Vanessa heaved a deep breath, rolled her eyeballs and folded her arm beneath her bossom, she honestly hate whoever was a fan of Arya..
“Just because you’re Kyle’s little sister.. I’ll pretend like I never heard you speak”
Mia lounged towards Vanessa and grabbed her hair backwards..
“I won’t beat around the bush with you.. where is Ray?”
Vanessa yanked Mia’s hands off her hair and moved back quickly, she massaged her scalp gently..
“Don’t be foolish Mia! i get it that Ray could be really annoying sometimes but I’m not responsible for his kidnap!”
Vanessa yelled for the umpteenth time today, everyone were equally driving her nuts and she couldn’t bear it anymore..
She picked up her purse and left the room in a hurry..
***
Mia stood in front of the locked door fidgeting, if Kyle knows what she was about to do now, he’ll ban her from ever stepping into his home..
She placed her ears against the door and to her surprise things were oddly quiet in there, her eyes rounded in shock as a thought crept into her mind..
‘Did she harm herself in there?’
Without wasting anymore time she unlocked the door and stepped in hurriedly..
“Arya.. I.
Mia’s brows furrowed confusedly staring around the empty room..
She walked to the wide opened window and her jaw dropped seeing the sheets that were tied up together dangling in the air..
Mia placed a palm over her mouth looking down at the height, she hurried out of the room and closed the door behind her like she was never here in the first place..RêAd lat𝙚St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only
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Arya hailed down a cab and hurriedly got in, she raised her phone to her ear panting heavily..
“Where to miss?” The driver asked staring at her from the mirror..
“Take the next junction” she replied back in a haste..
“Come on Chloe pick up!”
Arya sat up when Chloe’s voice came through, she cleared her throat and lowered her head to avoid being heard by the driver..
“Chloe I’ll stop by your house in two minutes please step out it’s urgent!”
“Ma’am there’s a blockage ahead due to the news of Mr Anderson’s son’s kidnap I’m afraid we have to take another route through the woods”
Arya felt skeptical about it, she stared at the driver in suspicion and was alarmed, she took in a deep breath and smiled at him..
“Okay.. that’s fine with me but first I have to pick someone down the street”
The driver nodded in affirmation and sped off slowly, he stopped the car when her said friend was spotted at a distance..
As soon as the car stopped Arya alighted from it and moved backwards..
“Arya you got me worried.. I thought you were in a bad state”
Arya turned to the driver with a few notes, she handed it over to him with a small smile..
“here.. I change my mind, i think this will be my last stop for now”
The driver raised a brow at her, he snatched the cash from her hand, and sped off..
Arya stared at the car moving so fast and pulled Chloe back with her into her house..
“Come on Arya at least tell me what is wrong”
“Ray has been kidnapped and I feel like I know who this kidnapper might be and that driver?.. maybe I’m overthinking things..
Chloe was dumbstruck at the news of Ray’s kidnap, why was she always the last to find out about everything?
“What? when? and by who??”
“Charlotte”
***
A lady sneezed out and raised her head to stare at the ceilings..
She sat on a swiveling chair tapping the handle slowly in a particular rhythm..
“Ma’am we’ve sent him back safely as you instructed”
Sharon turned around and was about to leave when she heard no response from her boss..
“You can ask your questions”
Sharon swiftly turned back to the lady who had a devilish grin on her red colored lips..
“What was the reason for taking him when you’ll eventually let him go feely at the end?”
The grin on her lips widened further, she stood up to her feet and grabbed her glass of whiskey that was placed on the brown wooden desk..
“Of course I was expecting that question from you.. Arya is digging too much and I’m afraid she’s getting closer to the truth.. she’ll be left totally confused once she finds the little boy unconscious.. I’m just buying myself a little time before I strike fully”
Sharon’s brows rose up in confusion, she could swear on her life that she didn’t understand the essence of the plan they just carried out..
“But Arya doesn’t have any grudge against you.. she’s just trying to..
“Enough! close the door on your way out”
***
Martin opened his door to receive a tight slap from Arya..
He was confused and at the same time surprised by her sudden action..
“Arya.. you..
“Save your breath Martin” Arya murmured to him and made her way into the room..
Chloe tailed behind Arya and took one of the cushions in the room, she looked around the room in glee, these rich people never failed when it comes to furnishing their houses to perfection.
“Arya if I’ve done something that you didn’t like please tell me..”
Arya pulled his tie and rolled it around her finger “I’d have believed your innocent and soothing voice if I hadn’t found out about your deeds”
Martin peered down intently at her, of course he has a lot of secret but which one of them did she find out exactly? he was one to always clean up the traces he left behind..
“What are you talking about Arya? make it quick.. I’m in a hurry to see someone”
Arya tightened her hold on his tie, her eyes blazed in anger.. “To see who? your secret lover? I think both of us might have the same aim here, why don’t we go see her together?”
Martin’s heart skipped a beat, he pulled off his tie from his neck and tossed it to Chloe’s face..
“Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you want and what you found out about me”
“It’s surprising how your cousin’s son was kidnapped and you didn’t try to reach out to Kyle.. forget about all that Martin.. I’m gonna ask a simple question”
Martin chuckled and nodded his head in approval for whatever question she desired to ask..
Even though he tried to act tough in front of her deep down he was a bit nervous of what she might have found out about him.
“Tell me”
“Where’s Ray?”
“You think I’ll harm Ray? please… I’m not that childish Arya”
“But you’re secretly in touch with Ray’s mother Charlotte “