chapter 24

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Harry recalled the time when he met Roxette.
"You look famished," said Roxette as she drew Harry closer to her.He swept his arms over her and kissed her feverishly.He had met her while going to play tennis.She had challenged him to a game and had emerged the loser.Since then Roxette had been playing " winner" .
There was a chemistry that  had woven itself and entwined their lives.He saw her often and she provided escapes from reality.Sometimes they drove to the beach spending several hours together.At other times she bought tickets to Vegas and showed him the power of money .Harry was  losing himself  to her until one morning he asked himself ," Who am I ?" The sudden realisation that he was only a puppet in her hands brought their relationship to a standstill.He stopped meeting her and began to avoid her. She became restless and ruthless.One day she came upon an idea.
" Daddy Mr Stuart has grown old just make him sell his shares."she said.
" Mr Stuart has been one of the pioneers of this company how can I .....".said her father.
" I don't know daddy but it must be soon." said Roxette.
" I can't promise but I'll do what I can."he replied hastily.
" Oh daddy I love you." replied Roxette.
A week had passed and Roxette grew impatient.The following week Mr
Stuart passed away.His shares were now at stake.
" Daddy Mr Harry Thompson will buy them ," she announced.
Harry was not sure but the prospects were good and soon he became a share holder.
"It's time to celebrate,"said Roxette.
Roxette threw a party and Harry got drunk.He had made a business deal but he didn't love Roxette anymore.
That night Roxette drew him into her room .She disrobed him and did the same.She then took several photographs of them together in intimate poses.He was fast asleep and did not know what impending danger awaited him.

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