Chapter 54
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*Two days after the burial of Grandma Patricia*
*In Rosalie’s room*
“What?? You can’t send me away to M city. Now’s the time you need me here the most.” Jasmine said disagreeing to Rosalie’s decision.
“She’s right Rosalie. You need her here. You haven’t been yourself since the death of Grandma Patricia. These are the longest words you’ve said since that day.” Tyler butted in.
“I’m not sending her away. I just want her to take Alex with her. I’m sure he isn’t safe here. They just murdered Grandma Patricia, I don’t want them to add another victim to their list.” Rosalie said, her face held deep grievance she was fighting so hard to hide.
“Don’t you think that Alex is safer with us here than in M city??” Tyler asked trying to reason with Rosalie.
“He isn’t. My father rules most of J city but his power can’t reach Alex in M city. Alex also have to go to school. I can’t ruin his life by letting him stay here while I plan my revenge against my family.” Rosalie said.
“You’re right but I’m feeling a little bit skeptical about it. What if something happens to him on my watch?” Jasmine asked feeling a little bit scared as she recalled what happened with Grandma Patricia.
“How about Carl go with you. You guys can stay at my mansion and my guards will protect you everyday.” Tyler said. He had decided to agree with Rosalie’s decision. He also knew that J city wasn’t safe enough for their child.
“Okay. But…”
“Please do this for me. You’re the only one that can help me with this now.” Rosalie pleaded with Jasmine.
“Fine. I will.” She said in defeat.
“You guys are leaving tomorrow. You’ll use my private Jet.” Tyler announced.
“It’s not like we have a choice.” Jasmine muttered under her breathe.
“Thank you very much. I’ll go pack Alex’s things.” Rosalie stood up and walked into the closet.
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THE NEXT DAY
AT THE AIRPORT
“Mummy, why can’t you and daddy come with me??” Alex asked, with his face looking sad.
“We will soon join you there. We have a lot of business to attend to here in J city.” Tyler said squatting to his level.
“Why can’t you just come now? Whatever business you have can be taken care of later.” Alex said again, this time tearfully.
His watery eyes made Rosalie’s heart break that she had to look away.
“Just go. Your uncle and aunt will take care of you. I promise that we’ll come for you when we’re through with whatever we have to do here.” Tyler said.
“I hope you won’t break this promise too.” Alex said bringing out his pinky finger.
“I won’t.” Tyler said and they pinky swore.
“Please take care of him for me.” Tyler said to Carl.
“I will. We have to leave now. Let’s go.” He said and they left for the jet.
“Bye mommy, daddy.” Alex said waving at them.
“Bye..” They replied simultaneously.
Rosalie couldn’t hold the tears anymore so they fell freely as she saw their departing figures.
“I’m so sorry Alex, for neglecting you. I promise to come back for you.” She said to herself.
Tyler noticed her sobbing quietly so he consoled her. He pulled her into a comforting hug.
“We’ll soon go back to meet him so you have to stop crying.” He said patting her back as a means of comforting her.
“I know, it’s just that I feel very bad that I haven’t been a really good mother to him. I hope he’ll forgive me.” She hipcupped.
“I’m sure he isn’t mad at you. Don’t worry, when all these is over, we’ll go back to M city and continue living as one happy family. So stop crying.” Tyler said as he pulled out of the hug and wiped away her tears.
“Thank you so much.” Rosalie muttered.
“You’re always welcome.”
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*AT THE TUCKER FAMILY MANSION*
“Are you sure about this Rosalie??” Tyler asked.
“One hundred percent. I can’t breathe in the same house as those murderers.” Rosalie said as she continued packing her luggages.
“Okay. Where do you want to stay then because my villa is always opened for you.” Tyler said. He was talking about the one his mother was staying.
“Great. We’ll go there.” Rosalie said as she arranged Tyler’s bags too.
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A male servant dragged their luggages as the walked towards their car. Rose and Jackson saw them so they walked towards where they are.
“Are you finally leaving??” Rose asked, her face showing happiness.
Rosalie and Tyler didn’t answer her and continued to arrange their luggages into the car.
“Why am I even asking. You have finally found your place in this house.” Rose said.
“And where would that be??” Tyler asked coldly.
Rose was a little bit scared at his question. She didn’t expect him to say anything.
“Don’t think I’m leaving because you made me to. I’m just leaving this house because I’m scared of what I’ll do to you when I see your wretched face.” Rosalie stated.
“Have some respect for her she’s your elder sis…”
“Or what??” Tyler cut Jackson off with his question.
His cold glare was glare enough to make Jackson wet his pants but he didn’t. He just shivered lightly.
“You and your whore of a mother can jubilate now. But just know that you haven’t seen the last of me. I’ll take everything you own little by little till there’s nothing left in your name, just like you were before you came into this family.” Rosalie said.
“You’re bluffing. You can’t do anything now that your grandmother is dead.” Rose managed to croak out.
Rosalie just smiled at her and walked into the car, followed by Tyler. They zoomed off in no time leaving a surprise and scared looking Jackson and Rose.
“What the hell was that?!?!?” Rose asked with a puzzled look on her face.
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*In the car*
“I’m really proud of you baby. You almost made them quiver in fear.” Tyler praised as he fixed his eyes on the road since he was driving.
“Really??” She asked.
“Yeah. You made it seem like you had everything under control.” Tyler said.
“I do have everything under control. Take a good look at these.” She said placing some files on this lap.
Tyler found a good spot to park the car, then he glanced through the files with his eyes almost bulging out of his sockets.
“These…..”
“…. are my tickets to beating them.” Rosalie said completing his words.
“How did you get these?” He asked in surprise.
“Gramma Patricia gave them to me before she died.” Rosalie answered.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.
“These would go a long way in helping you win against them. Then I guess I won’t be needed.” Tyler said with a sad face.
“What do you mean??”
“I was hoping you would come to me for help but it serms like you’ve had everything settled already”
“Well, I would still need your help later. I know my father won’t back down even if I have these documents.” Rosalie muttered.
“I’m always glad to help.” Tyler said and wrapped his huge hands around Rosalie’s smaller ones.
“But first, don’t you think it’s high time you let me in in all your secrets. I want to be the only one you can trust and always call upon. A shoulder that you can cry on and someone that would always support you in every situation.” Tyler said making Rosalie go silent.
He sighed, what was he expecting.
“It’s fine if you don’t want….”
“It started five years ago….” She started cutting him off.
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