Revenge of Duchess

Chapter 14- Other side of night

Blocks blocks and blocks. Still trying............

Sorry for late update.

Greg Winston was worried man. He had kept his word to his friend. But danger is still not over.

Time and tide will not wait for anyone.

So does enemies....

They are close. Closer than friends. No knows it better than him.

He somehow managed to get Cassie and Ben married. Cassandra needs a protector. Someone must stay close to her and watch over her.

And Benedict Hart is perfect choice. Knowing their past, They both are fire and ice. One will melt other. But the difference is Caisse is fire who want to burn Ben not to melt.

He can't blame her for that. He never forgot the day when he found Cassie on that faithful day just like that. That day changed everything. Many lives are intertwined together that day with a invisible thread.

It all started the day Ben decided to marry Cynthia and leave Cassie behind. According to Henry Ben and Cassie were inseparable and perfect for each other.

Then what happened. Greg was sure it was not money. Mary Hart was a greedy woman who always eyed Brimhood with envy and jealousy.

But not Ben. He adored Henry. In fact worshipped Henry...........

For Henry Ben was brother.

Real brother.

Someone who loved Henry beyond his tittles and power. Unlike his greedy other relatives who was after his blood and money. Despite of age difference they were close. Henry was Ben's closest confidante.

Ben ever hide a secret with his cousin.

Yet Ben never told Henry why he married Cynthia. He just left like that. That too without saying goodbye.

Yet Henry believed in his brother and chooses him for Cassandra's second husband.
For now Brimhood is safe. Cassie and Benji were safe. Brimhood got his new duke.

But things not yet right. Cassandra still harbors revenge. And Ben is still unaware the damage he caused Cassie. Even though Ben was not fully responsible he initiated it.

His betrayal started it.

He wanted Cassandra to heal. But that is not possible without being Benedict suffering.
He knows he emotionally blackmailed Ben to marry Cassandra. But it is the right thing.
Cassie s wounds were still fresh. Only Benedict can heal it which is great irony.

Greg took cigar and began lit it. The person he was waiting is yet to arrive. He was never late when it comes to money.

"Mr. Winston"...
He heard a sharp voice from the darkness. A strong muscular man emerged from darkness. His cloths were shabby and tattered and anyone can easily mistake him for beggar. But his eyes , they were sharp like hawk.

Donovan.

Major Donovan stood there. His stone face lacked emotions. A hit man never emotional and his cold face somewhere close to the word cruel.

"I came here collect my payment" he said hardly.

"Yes , Major. You actually saved the day. Without you I could never managed catch Hart on time. Else he would have carried away by Catharine sweet words."

Donovan smirked.

"I observe Mr. Winston. And I notice things that others left unnoticed. That is my victory." That statement emphases everything Donavan want to say.

It was Donovan who made is former colleague unconscious and brought him to Brimhood.
It was not first time Donovan doing work or Greg. There are people in circle who need help from this man, who will silently do anything for money.
People may underestimate Donovan for a careless drunkard. In real he was shrewd machinery with sharp brains. Work finds him. He was always at wrong places at right times. Just like today.

"And the girl". Greg asked.

"She is safe and I dropped her at home"
Donovan did not utter further words . He disappeared in to darkness just like he entered in the room.

Greg looked at clock. It is almost five in the morning. He sat on his chair and closed his eyes.

Sleep and exhaustion claimed his body and mind. But there was more.

Few hours later, He got a one more visitor..........

An unexpected one.............

Clarisse Greene...................

Greg was not surprised when his butler informed about visit.

In fact he was expecting her visit sooner or later. Mrs. Greene and him had unfinished business.

"I expected you to come and meet me. Not this soon. You look like mess, as if you haven't got any sleep last night" Greg said mockingly.

"You know well what mess I was trapped in. What do you do to my Cathy?"

Clarisse asked angrily.

"Your daughter is crossing limits again. How many times I warned you to stay away from Cassandra and stop interfere in her life. But you and your daughter never listen" Greg snapped back.

" It was Cassandra who started game. She never let any stone unturned to ruin us. I lost my daughter because of you. You brainwashed her. I lost her trust because of you and Him"Clarisse accused.

"You lost Cassie because of your own actions. Have you forgotten what did to her? Cassie will never forgive nor forget ." Greg counter the accusation.

"I never did that what you accuse me off. I always want Cassandra happy. I am her mother. "
Clarisse was in tears.

"Step mother". Greg corrected.

"And prove it what are you saying. if not then leave , I have no new words for you"

Greg knew it had been years Clarisse denied what Cassie accused of her. But due lack of proof she was never able defend herself. Which increased Cassandra's anger.

"I too want her happy. Cathy will never come between them. It is my word. Clarisse said sincerely.

"Cassandra and Benedict married now, for your kind information" Greg watched Clarisse's expressions. Surprisingly it was relief.

Was Clarisse Innocent? For a moment she looked really happy for daughter. Greg noticed that.

" I will pray for their happiness. And I am happy for her."

Greg felt it was from her heart.

A mother's blessing for her daughter which was not fake. He can sense that.

Now he is confused what to believe the truth he had seen with eyes or the intuition which says Clarisse is innocent.