Billionaire's Secret

EPISODE TWO:THE BAITED TRAP

While at the station, Karl tries to figure out what he should do to save his neck. His adopted parents should not find out or else he would be in a big mess.

They have never liked her and have warned him against scenario like this. The million dollar question is… who will help process his release?

These wealthy people will take advantage of every slightest opportunity to step on the poor. Every evidence points against him.

He pays her rent but the receipts bear her name. All the money he has ever given her were all in cash, what's worse… there was a physical evidence with atleast five witnesses confirming him holding a razor-sharp knife and almost biting off Charles' foot.

This is a huge mess… the bigger mess is that he would most likely get a salary deduction for not showing up at work.

It's already 10:52am and clearly no one is coming for him. Suddenly, Phillip his old time friend who clearly Is now a senior officer bumps into him.

"What are you doing here? We haven't seen each other since college and here we are in a police station. Who would ever believe that you, our bookworm would ever get into trouble,clearly someone beat the hell out of you".

"Remove the cuffs… bring him to my office.

I want to interrogate him myself"… he adds

Phillip has always been more of a brother than a friend. They both grew up with adopted parents unlike Karl, Phillip was indeed a treasure to his parents who treated him like a precious jewel although they didn't have much. He got what most of his counterparts couldn't get including Karl

Phillip always had some cash and Karl had the brains. He helped Karl foot some bills and in exchange he did all his homework and coached him during exams. Thankfully, Phillip is now a Sheriff at the town's police station. On the contrary, Karl works in a bar where he is under paid.

(Alone in the office)

"What the hell happened to you? Make yourself comfortable".

"I was told someone made an attempt in the life of my cousin. Here I was waiting to see someone much fierce but here you are the culprit."

"My cousin paid Me handsomely to keep you here for as long as possible, but I'm not gonna do that."

"I can take you to my place from here, you can stay there a while and cool off a bit

I'm so glad to see you again"… he concludes with a gentle pat on Karl's back

Karl not really concerned about what was going on, perhaps being in jail would keep him from his usual daily struggles and far away from people like Emily.

Probably, a longer distance from his parents who see him as a failure.

Are you there? Phil calls out

"Let's go home"… he stands, heading towards the door

In five minutes, Phil who was in charge of his case processes his release without involving any lawyers quite contrary to what his cousin would want

At Phillip's house, there seems to be a party. A good number of guests and plenty to drink.

"You should drink something", Phil hands him a bottle of French Rhône Red and a glass.

"I'll be right back", Phil leaves and heads to say hello to a few guests

Karl feels this is just the opportunity to escape his troubles

He gulps down the first glass, then the second and the third.

Soon a whole bottle of wine high in alcohol is empty. His eyes have turned red and he is clearly tipsy

"It's almost time boss, he'll soon be here"… a worker whispers to Phil

"The odds are against us, perhaps today is another lucky day for her"

He looks at Karl lying helplessly on his couch

"Maybe not"… he smiles

"Take him to her room", you know what to do

"Yes boss"… the young man aided by two other persons do as instructed carefully undressing him before leaving him in a compromising position with another lady who was apparently drugged

Boom! Door breaks open.

" I told you sir, she's guilty as accused". Both Karl and the naked young lady beside him awake and confused about what was going on

With a group of men with arms and a man on Armani gold suit worth $35,000 with so much rage in his eyes

"So, you have been sleeping around with my niece?"

"And you".. he turns to the already weeping young lady

"You never thought of the implications of your action to our family name and reputation…. I'm highly disappointed"

I don't know anything about this sir, nothing happened… Karl tries to defend himself

Shut up! Phil cuts in

We know people like you, criminals who want to reap where they did not show

"Boss, what should I do with him?" Phil asks anticipating a reply from boss Hector

Hector is a multi millionaire and the temporary heir to Emelia's family wealth. He was given all rights to her wealth until she presents a suitable husband after which he would hand over all her late father owns to her after the successful wedding.

Angry Hector in rage,

" For trying to deny what you have with my niece. I will teach you some good morals you wretched fool"

"You know what to do!"…Phil nods gently

As Hector leaves the room avoiding eye contact with already weeping Emelda

"What is going on here?" Karl inquires from Phil

"Is this some sort of game because I'm not enjoying any part of it?'

"Ha ha ha!!! This is business

That's how we survive…. Boys you know what to do"

A young man with blonde hair approaches Emelda with a scornful look

"Sorry, I told you I'm the boss right".

"You think you can order everyone around? My dad is going to marry you off as soon as possible I'm so sick of you in my dad's house you jerk"

"But you know I'm innocent she throws a pillow at him", still weeping

"Who said life is fair? Cry your eyes out

Same way you made me cry by making me lose my dad's trust.Always running your mouth about whatever happens at the office and at home when he's not in town.

I hate you so much"… he laughs and leaves alongside Phil

Karl tries to stand but before he makes a solid move, a powerful blow lands on his face and then another and then another. It looked as though Phil was sent to save him from life's trouble but no,he led him right into the lion's den