The heir and his heiress episode 39
THE HEIR AND HIS HEIRESS
(From a nobody to a Billionaire)
⚡Chapter 39⚡
Chris POV
I wore my nightwear and picked up my phone as I sat on the bed. I missed a call?
I checked the caller and discovered it was Mitchell. Three missed calls from her? Did she wanted to tell me something? I should just call her back right?
I was about dialing her contact when I noticed someone jump into the balcony. Who would jump into the balcony of an hotel this late at night?
I stood up and started walking towards the window out of curiosity but when I had almost gotten there, I heard a knock on the door.
“Who’s there?” I asked walking back to the door
There was no response. A dead silence followed instead and for some reasons, I had a bad feeling about it. I guess I shouldn’t open the door then, maybe unless the person speaks up.
I sat on the bed but the knock came in again. Who is this person that won’t let me have a good sleep?
“Who is there?” I asked again walking towards the door but there was still no response
I don’t feel like opening it but if I don’t open it, I won’t be able to sleep too so it will be disadvantageous to both of us.
I opened the door and shockingly, I was standing face to face with a masked man who had a gun in his hand. He pointed the gun at me and asked me to raise my hands in surrender as he pushed me back into the room.
“Who are you and why are you doing this to me?” I asked nervously
“You want to know who I am? Well, I will save that for another day. The boss asked me to pass this information to you before doing anything.
Your parents were laid to rest properly and you probably would have lived a long life if you hadn’t been so curious about your past. I hope you get to meet them in heaven and have a happy reunion alongside your sister” he concluded
“What are you talking about? I don’t even know who sent you to me” I said shakily
I wouldn’t be scared if he wasn’t holding a gun. But if there’s a slight mistake and the gun is fired, anyone could die.
“You are too noisy, it’s time for you to go” he said and pulled the trigger while I shut my eyes tightly and waited for the bullet
If I die now, I have no regrets. I got to meet the most beautiful woman in the world and even got married to her. I have nothing more to ask.
“No!!!!!!” I heard a voice s¢ræm and I snapped my eyes open
Even in my unconscious state, I will definitely recognize this voice.
When I opened my eyes, it was too late because the gun had been fired already and it hit Mitchell. She fell to the floor slowly and my eyes w¡dened in shock.
“M.. Mitchell” I stuttered and went down with her
“Mitchell please open your eyes. You can’t do this to me, open your eyes. I’m begging you Mitchell, please tell me this is a dream” I s¢ræmed and cried hærd
Her guards came in at that moment and some of them started chasing the man that shot the gun while the rest came to take her to the car.
I carried her in my arms and ran downstairs to the parking lot. The guards couldn’t keep up with my pace so I just drove Mitchell to the hospital alone. I should call Mitchell’s Dad.
He picked after the second ring but I couldn’t say anything, all I could do was just cry.
“Can you at least tell me where you are Chris?” he asked frustratedly
“I’m on my way to the hospital. I’ll take her to the first hospital I see, from the hotel” I managed to say
“Her? Who is she?” he asked
“Just come Dad, please” I begged and ended the call
Within a few minutes, I arrived at an hospital and Mitchell was given utmost attention. Mr Williams also came not too long after, but Mitchell was already being attended to.
“What happened?” he asked walking towards me
I hugged him tightly instead and let my tears flow freely.
“If she hadn’t met me, this probably wouldn’t have happened to her” I said tearily
“Who did you bring to the hospital?” he asked pulling out of the hug
“It’s Mitchell Dad. I really don’t know why she came to the hotel when she could have just asked me to come over” I said as hot tears rolled down my cheeks
“W… what happened to her?” he asked slowly
“She was shot. She took a gunshot in my place” I said
“G… gunshot? What does that mean?” he stuttered
“I don’t know Dad. I don’t know who wouldn’t let me have a peaceful life. They already separated Mitchell and I, using Anna. Now they want to get rid of me completely” I said
Mr Williams couldn’t say a word. He just quietly stared into space until the doctor came out.
“Doctor, how is she?” I sprang up and ran to him
“She’s out of danger for now. Thankfully, the bullet didn’t hit any vital organ so she’s safe. You just need to wait for her to wake up” he explained
“Thank you doctor” I said and went to look at her from the transparent glass door
“Why aren’t you saying anything Dad? You should hit me for putting Mitchell’s life in danger” I said to Mr Williams
“Hitting you wouldn’t make her get better faster and I’m sure she wouldn’t want that too. Besides, you never asked her to come to the hotel and you didn’t shoot her either” he said softly
“I’m so sorry Dad, for always putting Mitchell in danger” I apologized
“You should go home now dad, I will stay here with Mitchell” I said after checking the time
He stood up and walked out of the hospital while I went into Mitchell’s ward and sat beside her.
Her innocent face was looking pale and it brought tears to my eyes again. What if the gun had hit any vital organ? Would I have lost her? I can’t even think about it.
Morning came earlier than expected but surprisingly, Mitchell hadn’t woken up. The doctor said she was out of danger right? Why isn’t she waking up then? I should call him.
I stood up to leave but a hand stopped me from leaving.
“Mitchell!” I called with a bright smile on my face
“Were you planning to leave me alone?” she pouted
“You didn’t open your eyes since last night so I wanted to get the doctor to check up on you” I said and sat down
“That’s right! Why am I here? What happened to me?” she asked looking around
“What you did yesterday was dangerous Mitchell and I almost committed suicide” I lied
“Y..you almost committed suicide?” she stuttered
“I was only joking. Why did you get in the way and take the gun for me? You could have died” I said
“But I’m fine right. I didn’t die and we’re both fine” she shrugged
“I’m serious Mitchell. You don’t know how I felt seeing you in that condition, I almost stopped breathing” I said with a sigh
“Thank God you didn’t stop breathing, everything is fine now” she said
“Promise me Mitchell. Promise me that you would never do that again” I said
“I would never do what?” she asked batting her lashes
“Promise me that you would never try to get hurt in my place” I said
“Why would I promise you? We’re husband and wife and we promised never to leave each other till death do us part. I can’t see my husband in danger and stand still, it would mean I don’t have a heart” she said
“Mitchell, I’m serious here”
“I’m serious too. I can’t promise you so stop trying so hærd” she said stubbornly
“Fine, I’m leaving then” I said and stood up to leave
“You can leave. I already know you don’t care about me so if you leave, it won’t be a big deal to me” she shrugged
“Mitchell, it’s really not fair” I pouted and sat beside her again
“I love you too” she said with a smile
“Aren’t you hungry? I should get you something to eat” I said and stood up
“Before that, did the culprit get caught?” she asked curiously
“Yes. I haven’t left here since last night so I don’t really know the situation of things with him. I’m sure he must have been interrogated already” I answered
“Alright then. You can get something for me to eat”
Kathryn’s POV
I paced my room worriedly while staring at nothing in particular. I’ve been calling Harry nonstop but he isn’t answering my calls.
He didn’t return last night so I just concluded that he must have lodged in a hotel for the night or something. When I woke up this morning and still didn’t hear anything from him, I decided to call him but he hasn’t answered my call and I’m worried.
I already sent someone to find out where he is but I haven’t gotten any feedback. The plan couldn’t have failed right?
Harry is one of the best assassin in the country so killing just one helpless man isn’t supposed to be difficult for him.
The ringing of my phone jolted me out of my thoughts and I ran to answer it. Fortunately, it was the guy I sent to check how things were.
“How is it? Harry is safe right?” I asked quickly
“I’m sorry ma’am but I wasn’t able to find him. Chris is at a hospital but he looks just fine. The person he brought to the hospital was Mitchell but I don’t know what happened to her. I still haven’t gotten anything about Harry” he said
“Okay, keep searching” I said and ended the call
Chris looks just fine? Does that mean Harry failed in carrying out just that simple mission? Who knows where he is right now?
What if he got caught already? No, he can’t get caught. Even if he gets caught, he definitely won’t spill my name unless he’s ready to meet death.
“What’s wrong Kathryn? Why are you so worried?” Melissa asked descending the stairs
“The guy I asked to get rid of Chris is nowhere to be found. What’s worse is that Chris is absolutely fine, I really don’t know what to think right now” I panicked
“Didn’t you say he was one of the most skilled assassin? I’m so disappointed” she said with an eyeroll and sat on a couch
“Do you think he was caught already? What if he mentions my name?” I asked worriedly
“If he mentions your name, you can simply deny it. Although Chris will begin to suspect you” she said thoughtfully
“I think you’re right. What do you suggest I do then?” I asked
“We can’t really do much since we don’t know the situation of things. We need to be sure that he has spilled your name already so that we can know the next thing to do” she explained
“But how will we know if he spilled my name or not? We don’t have any informant over there” I said
“If he really mentions your name, either Chris or Mitchell is bound to challenge you. Also, I think getting rid of that guy will be best. Who knows? He might not have said anything yet” she suggested
“You’re right! Dad has used him for different jobs so if he starts talking, our lives will be ruined” I said and quickly picked up my phone
“Calm down Kathryn. All we have to do now is to wait for this guy to get rid of Harry. Once that is done, you won’t have to worry about a thing anymore” she said
“Thanks Melissa” I said with a smile
“You’re welcome. I need to go to somewhere now” she said and left
Now that Harry is going to be out of the way, how do I get rid of Chris and bury my past for good? This is h-rder than I thought.
TBC……
©️ Tricia