His Devious Rule

576  Enemies

Linus and the Matthews Industries didn't receive any information regarding Casper's accident until the news channels and social media were in uproar with the videos of the car accident and unconscious and bloodied Casper being wheeled into the hospital. As though the new uproar wasn't enough to cause another wave of trouble for the company, a new post soon popped up mentioning Casper went to the city penitentiary to visit Gianna, dropped by at the Skylark. Then Casper met with an accident right after.

The post was so meticulously well-written that it portrayed Alvin and Anya planning Casper's accident. In other words, the couple tried to kill Casper.

The negative comments were innumerable. The netizens began drawing up creative theories against Alvin and cursed Anya for covering up Alvin's criminal activities. After all, every movie and drama shows the victim getting hurt but the villain.

Ean, who was looking into Alvin's accident, was infuriated by the new development in the media. Rob couldn't instruct or take action in the presence of Zane. Unwilling to leave Zane under anybody's care, Ean rushed back to handle the mess after he assigned the task to people to look into the mastermind behind the attack on Alvin and Anya,

Even after the back-to-back discussions, they weren't able to come to any conclusion to tackle the situation. Hiding about Alvin's accident would continue to spread the news against Alvin and Anya.

However, Ean wasn't ready to release news about Alvin until he could get a clear picture of Alvin's health condition. They couldn't take the risk of the company going into chaos if the news of an accident leaked.

They were trying to take it slowly and study the trend. It felt like a person was using his all to get rid of both Casper and Alvin aka The Matthews Industries and Skylark. Since Alvin missed the death, they used another tactic to harm him.

Ean could only snort at the situation. They just started in Narnia, were businessmen feeling threatened so easily?

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At dusk, another post and a video got massive attention. It was written by a common man saying he witnessed Alvin and his wife escaping death at hairbreadth. He had included the video of two frames rolling out, a truck covering their view.

The video footage was so intense, that the viewers only breathed after they saw a lady stand up and run to the man in a chauffeur uniform.

The post changed the direction of netizens' opinion and the media's focus positively towards Alvin and Anya. Nevertheless, it wasn't enough to end the uproar as Anya and Alvin's faces were hardly visible in the video.

Whereas, Zane heard the commotion in the secretary's department and went out of Rob's office room to take a look. Rob was quick to bury the little man in his arms, but he was also late. Zane had watched the video of a truck crashing into his father's car.

Zane burst into tears, asking Rob to take him to his parents. He used Rob's mobile to reach his parents but was futile. Rob failed to coax Zane as the latter didn't believe his words.

Rob chose to bring the little man to his mother. Whatever the situation will be at the hospital, Zane will be much more relaxed in Anya's presence.

….

The sun had set, leaving the city in the darkness but the lights were bright like sunlight. Rob made sure to get two more cars for security in case the perpetrator targets Zane too.

They rushed to the hospital, managed to get Benson's location in the hospital, and went upstairs.

Anya was wheeling Alvin out of the elevator when Zane noticed his parents. "Momma…" There was anxiousness in his baby voice. He shrugged Rob's hand ran towards them. He noticed his father was annoyed and bored while his mother wasn't sad. Nevertheless, the little man jumped into Anya's arms when she kneeled. He breathed a loud sigh of relief. His expression only after Anya apologized and assured him that they were fine and Alvin was pulling his chubby cheeks.

Chipmunk Monster is being childish, which means he isn't hurt much, is he?

Anya felt her heart in her stomach hugging the little frame. She didn't expect the news to reach Zane. She wondered how long Zane must have cried. She felt really bad for her son who was going through all these at such a young age.

Zane was still worried about his father who was in a wheelchair and bandages around his leg and arm. Well, he asked in his style, "Chipmunk Monster, why are you making Mommy serve you?" However, he failed to hide his sniffle and crying tone behind his words.

Alvin wasn't offended by his son's words. Instead, he easily peeled the little man from Anya and placed him on his lap with just the strength of a hand. He scoffed, pointing his chin at Anya, "The doctors have fooled your Mommy."

Zane didn't understand that. His mother is the smartest he knows. So he looked at Anya who again kneeled in front of them.

Anya wanted to avoid the truth but it would only worry Zane. She caressed his cheeks and briefed the situation in simple words, sounding dramatic, "A drunk man was driving a huge truck. He crashed into our car. To save Mommy, Dad jumped out of the car, burying me in his arms." Zane's lips curled into a big O and glanced at his father who put on a smug smile. Zane tried to smile thinking his father saved his mother but the thought of his father being hurt made him sad and unawarely snuggled into Alvin's arms.

Anya assured the little man, "Dad is a bit hurt on his leg and arm due to the fall. All tests are done. We will meet Doctor Benson and leave home." Yes, Alvin was fine. He needs some rest.

Zane relaxed on Alvin's lap and smiled at his mother. He was glad they were fine. Anyway, he stayed surprise party plan. Now she will refuse to do anything but rest.

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Anya: "…"

in Alvin's arms when Rob wheeled them to Benson's room.

Watching his mischievous and sly little enemy turn serious and silent, Alvin learned how drastically an incident could affect the kids. He didn't want his little enemy to become like how he lived his childhood. Disinterested. Cautious. Apathetic.

Alvin felt the need to spoil the little man and make him forget all these experiences.

Anya asked as she took a seat in front of Benson, "Doctor Benson, is there anything we need to keep in mind during the recovery?"

Benson placed a file in front of them as he flashed a faint smile to assure her, "Nothing to be worried about. All the scanning and tests are clear. Apart from superficial wounds, muscle wear and tear, President Matthews is perfectly alright."

Alvin snapped at the man, "And you wasted my time." He cursed Benson in mind for ruining Anya's surprise party plan. Now she will refuse to do anything but rest.

Anya: "…"

Benson pretended to be deaf. He lost the count of how many times he got snapped by Alvin. He wrote something on a paper and passed it to Anya.

He instructed her on how to treat Alvin's wounds as Alvin refused to visit the hospital and scared away all the nurses. However, he was adamant on, "I have CONVINCED a nurse to go with you to put the IV." He purposefully stressed a word.

Alvin had to shut his mouth when Anya narrowed her eyes at him before he could even open his mouth.

Shouldn't his wife be happy that he doesn't let any other woman get close to him?

Then Benson added some more instructions, "Avoid everything that could cause muscle strain. He needs strict bed rest for a week to recover completely."

Anya glanced at the man who wouldn't rest if she wasn't in his sight. How to make the stubborn man rest?

As though Zane could read her, "Don't worry Momma, I will keep an eye on Chipmunk Monster if you go out to work." Well, he hid his intention of Alvin resting well to recover fast.

Alvin: "…"

Anya chuckled hearing her son. She also added, "If we catch him going around, we will leave him here and go on our vacation." It was more efficient.

Alvin: "…"

Talk about enemies, he had two right next to him, planning right in front of him to make his life miserable.