Malcolm's p.o.v

Morning.

Anna pushed me to the wall. She must be relaxing like a winner but I still have one card left and this last card will get me everything I lost. it is time to use my last card and my last card is

🃏 Isabella.

Blinded by love Anna signed every single hospital branch under her mother's name. All 200 of a.g.h.c hospitals are under Isabella's name .

Apart from the main branch which she was supposed to sign over before her accident and after her accident her mum was kidnapped by Tonia who works for me. Why won't Tonia work for me? Daniella is not her child so this means Tonia is not a true Grande but only I know this secret...the secret behind Daniella..Her real name is not Daniella her real name is "Mackenzie"

"Mackenzie " ...... you are Tonia's biggest secret. You are much more than you even think. You are! But you will only get your shares when your real parents find you... you are as rich as Anastasia even more richer because you are a royalty. " Mackenzie".

Daniella (Mackenzie) you are my biggest hold on Tonia Alexandra Grande as well as her biggest downfall and weakness.

Right now Isabella should have come back to her senses unless she is pretending to be mad.

Isabella! it's time to sign off everything you have to me ...After that i will shoot you and it is game over.

Just then Aurora walked in.

" sir Isabella is sane, her brain is back

" good is she signing the files?

"she said she forgot her signature. We all know she is lying... she needs some torture.

" and I will give her that ,let's go..Tonia is on her way

" ok.

Clara's pov

I defeated Malcolm and I feel like resting or going on a vacation with Ryan in Miami but I can't. I feel so bad.

I feel like Malcolm is going to hit me so hard. I feel like Malcolm has another card and this card must be a strong card. I feel it so strong that it is getting me scared.... I just need assurance from Mr. Kang and I have been waiting for him.. Finally he walked in.

" Mr. Kang

" Anna I told you to relax. Malcolm has no plan. He used all his cards..I am sure because I even eavesdropped in his office countless times. What exactly can Malcolm do with an empty bank account.

" are you sure?

" Yes...you need to rest madam. We won and we defeated Malcolm. You still have your last card and that alone will be his doom

" ok

" meanwhile ..Tonia Alexandra Grande is back

" when

" now

" ok.

He left.

Well! i guess I have to force myself to relax... Lia said she wanted us to meet so I am going to meet her and I will not worry because nothing is happening.

I entered my car and soon I arrived the hotel. Lia walked in holding a car key. Wait is this Lia? She looked so expensive not only did she wear a diamond stoned canvass. She wore white short gown which was very short and a diamond anklet on her leg. At least she is looking good and dressing hot as herself. Lia is better than I am because without this mask i am nobody... i won't even afford this hair band. Lia hugged me deeply and I held her tight after which she laid down and hugged me again

" Clara are you happy?" I smiled

" Ryan is the only thing that is keeping me happy. Lia..he makes me forget reality." I hugged her again and noticed the ring on her finger

" Liam engaged you?

"Yes ...this morning...he already saw dad."I hugged her and we both fell on the bed laughing

" I can't believe you are going to be a mother Lia

" no wife first "we both smiled

" so don't I deserve the detail" she smiled shyly and whispered in my ear

" I did it, finally" I smiled and hugged her tight.

" when is your wedding

" hahaha well both families are still planning..his mum is coming today as well as his kid sister.. I pray they like me

" lia they must like you .... you are wonderful" she smiled and I hugged her deeply.

" Liam is a good guy Lia am glad I didn't sleep with him then I would be feeling bad now

" Yes ...all thanks to Ryan..but do you think he doesn't like women anymore

" Yes .. I am sure he would change for you". we both smiled and hugged each other again

" Clara do you know what I wish

" what

" both the Grandes and the Dervantes will accept you happily and help you attain your goals in life. You will be rich. Renown, happy and loved." we both hugged each other deeply..

" am happy for you Lia

" me too.

" how Is mum

" sick, weak from missing you.

" I miss her too" we hugged tightly again

Soon I entered my car and headed home. Ryan didn't have surgery today. He must be waiting. I had already arrived when Mr. Kang called me. I walked out of my car and picked the call while looking at our door.

" Anna there is fire on the mountain

" what

" I was wrong. Malcolm has a last card.

" what do you mean

" I don't know. This plan is so discrete don't know. All I know is that Malcolm will hit you hardest and you will lose all your branches but not New York branch.

" how

" I don't know, he left with Aurora ..I don't know what this plan is but if Malcolm succeeds it is over!"

I dropped the call and called Ryan. He picked I saw him from the glass door. He was setting the table for two but I need to be at Anna's suite right now and I don't want him to feel bad.

" Clara where are you

" Ryan I can't come home tonight

" why

" well am kinda busy

" just come for few minutes

" sorry...I love you

" ok.

I watched him pull down the plate from the table and drop his phone

I hastily entered the car and headed to Anna's suite.

Aurora's pov👱

Malcolm walked in. We had been watching Isabella here for a while and she doesn't want to sign anything. If Malcolm tortures, her she might die.

" sir Isabella won't sign anything." Malcolm faced her

" Isabella why are you pushing me?

" Malcolm over my dead body will i sign off Anastasia and Mackenzie's birthright to you.

" Isabella you are indeed mad. Mackenzie is dead so it's only Anastasia's birthright you should say" She started crying.

" Isabella sign those files to avoid torture

"I won't

"you will in just few minutes." Malcolm stood up and rushed out. I followed him

" sir who is Mackenzie?

" Mr Grande's second child , Aaliyah.

" the dead one

" yes the dead girl.

"Ok but sir have you figured out a plan on how to make Isabella sign those papers?

" If I didn't do you think I will be so relaxed?

" what's our plan?

"kidnap Anna. Torture Anna in her presence. She must surely sign. This is my last hit. I can't miss it.

" but where is Anna?

"her house where else? No one should harm Mr Dervantes' child.. Dabrelle is still struggling to come out of coma. Don't hurt Ryan to avoid another attack from Dervantes

" ok, am sending in our men now. We have to kidnapp Anna

" as soon as possible.

"ok sir .

Clara's pov

I arrived at Anna's suite. I can't believe I am here alone. Well! I have so many questions which only the files here can answer.but If I knew I would have called Jake or Chris or Rachel. Ryan is not an option when I am with him, all i think about is love. I removed my clothes but I don't understand why I don't feel safe. I feel, i feel so scared...

Clara forget fear and focus on why you came. I removed my jacket and ran into her study. I uncovered all the files there .. and looked at them one by one.

What kind of plan can ever make me lose all my hospitals to Malcolm ? What kind of plan can Malcolm possibly have?

I had to call Chris on phone.

"Chris

" Clara

" what?

" I know it's you just tell me what it is

" but how

" I found you out" I smiled. Thank God he knows because the question I want to ask him is something Anna should know. I was still thinking of how to twist it

" Chris what is the possibility of Malcolm getting a.h.g.c for himself?

" that's impossible

" how

" he can't just wake up and grab a.g.h.c unless a true blood signs it over to him. There are only 4 people who have that power. 1) Mr Grande and Mr Grande is not stupid to do that, even If he was he can only sign the ones in his name.

" oh

" yes Anna is in London so you can't tell me she is busy signing files with Malcolm

" that's right

" Miss Grande the second is dead

" wait is there another girl?

" yes Aaliyah , Aaliyah Alexandra Grande the second but her royal name is Mackenzie.

" ma what

" Mackenzie, she died few weeks after birth...but she was born on the same day as Anna's grandmother who is royalty so she was given the name Mackenzie by Anna's Grandparents before her death.

" I never heard about her.

" are you sure you are current? Have you ever head of M.A.G.E.

" Yes it is the name of one of the biggest estates in New York

" that estate with Millions of security which is built with gold is where Mackenzie is buried.

" what?

" her wealth is different from that of Anna. You know the Grandes are not in good terms with their grandparents. Mr Grande is at war with his dad. So their wealth is very different. "Have you heard of g.g.c.s. Grande Grande constructions."

" no

" well it belongs to Anna's grandparents. Then m.m.c , Mackenzie Mining Company.

" that's the biggest mining company in the world.

"it belongs to the grandparents but signed under Mackenzie's name then a.g.h.c was signed under Anna. Mackenzie was the key to uniting the family because she shared birthday with her grandma (Kenzie). which is the date most of their ancestors were born. So it was more like a sacred date. The grandparents loved her so much and almost everything they own. All their wealth which is different from that of the Alexandra's was and is still in Mackenzie's name...even in her death she is living in paradise.

" wow ...... if someone like Malcolm or Tonia kidnaps someone like this

"they would have her sign everything to them, everything... she is too expensive. Her net worth is more than the president's 1000 years income.

" what?

"may be her death was the best way to secure her.

"she should have lived, Anna needs a real sister.

"there was this secret rumor that Daniella is Mackenzie and Tonia stole her in order to use her in the future.

" Tonia can do that for sure

" it's possible. As i was saying, since Malcolm doesn't have Mackenzie which is impossible because she is already dead and he doesn't have Isabella because she is missing then it is impossible for Malcolm to wake up one morning and claim anything that belongs to a.g.h.c." I took a deep breath

"ok

he dropped the call.

Wait, If Malcolm doesn't have Isabella, what if Malcolm has Isabella? here is that letter Anna's mum left her.

I hastily opened my purse and saw the letter. So this was what she meant by " " " if anything happens to me hold Tonia or Malcolm." so Malcolm kidnapped Isabella

I need to........................................ .....................................................................

 just then I felt my first door opening. I forgot, if Malcolm has Isabella, he would need to kidnap Anna in order to make Isabella do what he wants. if he kidnaps me then he would find out that I am Clara...What do i do... who are these men?

I watched 15 masked men rush into Anna's suite ..I don't have time. What do i do?

One of them pushed the door open

Victors pov

I love the way Malcolm thinks. He knows better than to send dummies on this kind of mission. Anna was not at home so we were smart enough to come here. We made sure Ryan didn't notice us because Mr. Dervantes is really dangerous and Lucinda is still in coma as well as Dabrelle. Malcolm is avoiding Mr. Dervantes as much as he can right now. So we made sure the boy didn't notice our presence because he might call his dad and say he was almost attacked . Making Mr. Dervantes attack us again. I and my boys rushed into Anna's suite. It is obvious she is here alone. Perfect! We strolled in and searched. We turned the house upside down but no sign of Anna. My boys turned the suite round and I personally went to the backyard. No one is here.

I tried walking out when I heard sounds from the pool. I looked into the pool but the water looks normal.

I saw bubbling inside the calm water...hmm could Anna be.........

I tried removing my shoes to dive in when my boy spoke into my ear bud

" Mr. Dervantes' only son is here

"what?

"he came with security

" what?

"we need to leave ... Malcolm said we should avoid anything that concerns Mr. Dervantes

"but

"he came with 20 guards...let's leave quietly because even if we engage in a battle they will beat us

" ok..am coming out

I hastily ran off with my boys. Thank God we found our way.

Clara's pov

I instantly came out of the pool crying. All thanks to my ability to swim, I would have died there. Thank God I called Ryan. Where is he? Malcolm what did this family do to you? Anna am glad you fell sick cos I don't think you can really fight what I have fought for you. I wiped my tears and started coughing. Ryan rushed in and hugged me deeply just what I needed....he held me tight

" Ryan

" it's ok." he wiped my tears and carried me up soon we entered the house.

" Clara are you okay?

" Malcolm's men ..they want to kidnap Anna so they can use her to blackmail Isabella into signing the files.

"why didn't you tell me before? We would have tracked them down

" this is the judgement night Ryan I don't want to get only Malcolm. I need to pin down both Malcolm and Tonia with one stone..

" what's your plan?

" am still trying ..trying to create one" Ryan pulled me in and hugged me deeply even in my wet cloth , he unlocked

"Ryan don't follow me please

"where are you going to?

" I need to work please. Wait here don't go anywhere

"you know I can't do that

"Ryan i can't have you with me..You distract me ..but am distrusted too if i am thinking about your safety. If you want me too defeat Malcolm and come back, you need to assure me that you are safe first. So stay here with your guards... there is food in the kitchen. Malcolm knows you are my biggest weakness. He would try to harm you. I don't want to think of that I need to concentrate." I hugged him after which I let go and removed my clothes. I ran away.

I called  Chris

" Chris go to our research department

"i am here Clara ...

"ok.

I entered my car and the driver took off. Soon I arrived. I checked my time 7:50. Only Chris was there. Only him is enough.

"Anna I am sure Malcolm will find another way to convince Isabella to sign

"I know but we won't give him time ..I need you to hack into Tonia's line and send her a text message to meet Malcolm exactly where Isabella is, you know how to put it.

"ok...I will send this text but what if she doesnt go

"she would cos she believes the secret is only between her and Malcolm as well few of Malcolm's trusted men

"ok...I will try." I hastily placed a call to Anna's dad

" dad

"my love

" I want to tell you something about Tonia

"Anna don't start again

"dad follow Tonia...not only you...follow her with all your men

"what

"please

"Tonia is not going out

" she will.

"ok.." i dropped the call now. It's time to involve the law I called my favorite prosecutor on phone. finally Emma picked up

" Anna

" Emma Isabella has been found

" good

" do you need info on who kidnapped her and also locked her up for months

"Yes...we have been on this case for long

" Tonia Alexandra Grande just left her house,..follow her.

"ok...I will" Emma dropped the call and I looked at Chris

" the game is about to end" I said

" Yes

"won't you go?

"no Isabella will know that I am not her child. She can't expose me in that kind of crowd. Rather when she comes home I will tell her the truth that i am Clara and I am just helping Anna

"ok good luck

Aurora's pov

I can't believe Isabella agreed to sign this just after Malcolm threatened her with Anna's life. I handed her the file and she opened it. Malcolm smiled. just then Tonia rushed in

" Malcolm what is so important?" Tonia asked

"what ...did i call you?

"you didn't?

"did you receive............ shit everybody clear..clear..move Isabella now. I think Tonia was followed." Before we could all take one step forward Mr. Grande arrived with thousands of men blocking us. oh no it is too late.... Malcolm has to surrender.

" Tonia. So it was you ?" Mr Grande said

"Grande I am.......

"I will make sure you rot in jail... you both." Malcolm smiled and dropped his file

" let me go Grande am innocent.

Few seconds to the statement prosecutor Emma arrived with a lot of officers. She arrested both Malcolm and Tonia but I know Malcolm will come out of this because it was all Tonia's . I too was arrested as well as all of our boys.

Mr. Grandes' pov.

I hastily hugged Isabella. She looked so slim..I can't believe Tonia did this. I carried Isabella up and she fainted in my arms... Malcolm and Tonia would never leave prison. Never!.I carried Isabella home.

Clara's pov

"it was successful Clara...they were arrested." Chris said

"I pray Malcolm doesn't walk out

" finally Isabella has been found... you should be proud.

"Anna will be so happy." I left and Chris left .I walked down and got near my car when I saw Daniella

" Ella?

"why did you arrest my mom?

"Ella your mum kidnapped my mum

"your mum? You are not Anna!

"what?

"I kept quiet because I knew you want to help her secure the company and that's not my business. I only care about two things my mom and Ryan . You took Ryan. Now you want to take my mom too. Get ready because this war is between I and you. I will expose you, I don't know who you are but I know you are not Anna. You have pushed out the enemy in me and I will be your new enemy. The real Anna is dead and I will expose you and you will go to prison for impersonation. Then i will take that position from you because I will expose you and frame you with so much lies that my dad will hate you. The girl who killed Anna and took her place must be stoned to death. You pushed me. Now wait for me."

" Ella" she rushed out.

Anna where are you? it's time to wake up and come back I have been found out.

My good act can't be used against me...if Daniella lies that i hurt you and took your place I will be doomed before you even return.