When Kelvin's mother's phony death triggers a nightmarish chain of events, he's trapped in a sinister web of deception spun by his ex-girlfriend Gloria and former best friend Jeoffery. With vengeance in their hearts, they'll stop at nothing to claim what they believe is rightfully theirs. As Kelvin endures unimaginable torment, his sister Jackie and her unwavering partner Alex embark on a desperate quest to uncover the truth and rescue him. Amidst the chaos, buried family secrets resurface, tearing at the seams of trust and unity. But the ultimate revelation that Jeoffery is no stranger threatens to shatter their identity completely. Set against a backdrop of opulent wealth and urban intrigue, "Devil in Disguise" takes readers on a heart-stopping journey through manipulation, suspense, and the undying bonds of family. Will the Clydes emerge from the shadows of their past, or will their legacy remain forever fractured?
KELVIN'S POV
The day dawned crisp and clear as the sun poured through my windows bringing along with it new hopes and aspirations. I rubbed my blurry eyes and walked to the window to catch a glimpse of the rising sun casting its rosy hues across the sky. I was anything but ready to face the day without Mom. She had gone on a trip and would return today.
I dragged myself to the bathroom,brushed my teeth and took a quick shower. After changing outfits, I run down the stairs and met Jackie and Jeoffery already seated at the table. I inhaled my breakfast, scrambled for my Key and jacket and made to race for the door.
I had turned the door nob already when my phone rang. It was an unknown number.
"What!!" I exclaimed in shock as my phone fell lifelessly from my hand. The news I heard on the phone struck me so hard that I fell to the ground like an empty sack released from a height. All eyes in the room were now fixed in on me shock and confusion as to why I exclaimed as such and fell hard to the ground. The wind whirled around me and the world went black. At first, I couldn't process what I had heard. A shiver raced down my spine and tremor of pain struck my heart as if pierced with an arrow.
"Oh, my God!! Kelvin C. What is it?" l heard jeoffery exclaim as he made fast paces towards me to pick me off the ground.
"what is it Kel C, what happened Kel C, he interrogated. I kept mute as if I heard nothing he said. "Answer me," he asked again but still nothing
"Jackie get a glass of water," I heard jeoffery say out loud to my sister. She brought it hurriedly and I took a sip.
He asked again "Kel C what is it"?
" It's mo mo mo". I stuttered out of shock.
"What is mo mo mo" he interrogated.
JEOFFERY'S POV
Kel c is making no sense here at all, what could be wrong"? I asked turning to Jackie who looked down much worried and confused about his brother. Minutes ago, Kelvin had jolted from his sleep looking lively as ever, what happened now.
"The phone!! " Jackie blurted out as her eyes fell on phone dropped from Kevin's hand moments ago.
" Yes! You're a genius Jackie", I said to her as I rushed to where the phone was lying.
I picked it up and hurriedly checked the recently received number, it was Kel C's mom.
"Jackie it's ur mom," I said to her.
"What could Mom have told Kelvin to cause this sudden muteness and stammering"? Jackie asked already in fear. I shrugged
I dialed the number to call back." hello mummy " I said when the call was answered.
"Halo" a deep voice replied.
"Who are u, please? " I questioned him immediately on noticing the unfamiliar voice
" I'm inspector Ernest A.K.A Junior Einstein". He replied explaining boastful
"Whatever, this is Miss Caries's phone may I know where she is?
"Oh the accident victim? But I told you already". He added hesitantly .
"Nope. It wasn't me, that was my friend and did I just hear you say accident " I replied and asked when a shrill ran down my spine on what I've heard.
" Yes I'm sorry but we lost the victim" he sadly announced
"What!! Miss Carrie died in an accident"? I exclaimed
"No, it can't be! not my mom!" I Heard Jackie say out loud and she burst into tears...
ONE MONTH AFTER MOM'S BURIAL
Jackie's POV
"Hey guys dinner is ready!!"I screamed out from the dinner table to call my brothers.
Oops, sorry there were no proper introductions the first time. I'm Jackie Clyde, 18 years old and Kelvin Clyde my elder brother who is 20 years.,and Jeoffery my brother's friend who we took in recently because he lost his parents. I sometimes regret we took him in. Sadly we also lost our dad not too long ago and our mom followed recently .
Kelvin is automatically the CEO of the Clyde's company after our parents passed away and that had been our source of income since then.
"Jackie what did you make today, am damm hungry," Jeoffery said as he descended the stairs.
"There he goes again," I said within me.
"I made your favourite... Rice and chicken wings". I said as I faked a smile when I saw my brother's gaze
"Wow. Mouth-watering." He remarked as they sat down
I began to serve the food.
"I won't eat much" Kelvin said lost in thoughts.
"What is wrong with him again, " I thought. It was as if the passing of mother affected him much than any of us. Since then he has turned cold and his way of behaviour has changed. He used to be lively and jovial when our parents were alive.He would usually behave as if he was the last born but since these tragic events, he's totally turned into a new being.
The food serving was done in no time. and then as if been timed by someone, the doorbell rang before each of us could even taste the food.
I went to check who it was. Three men, two dressed in all black and one in white and black stood at the gate.
"Good afternoon ma'am". he said.
"Huh, me? ma'am"? I chuckled within.
"Yh afternoon" I replied more clearly.
Jeoffery's POV
Curiosity rushed me to the door to check who it was also. I strodded casually to the door after Jackie who was already speaking to the anonymous people.
"Oh inspector," I said on reaching where they were.
"What's your name again, " I asked rhetorically.
" Einstein, yeah junior Einstein " I replied myself after straining my head to remember his name.
" Wossup negga" I switched from the normal ascent doing a nigga's talk.
"I'm sorry but I'm not here for your foolish dramatic scene" The officer replied rudely
Feeling ashamed and foolish I kept mute.
"Where is Mr Kelvin Clyde?" the officer asked.
"I'm here" Kelvin replied as he walked towards us.
You are under arrest for killing your mom.
What??!! We all gasped in shock.
KELVIN'S POV
"What!! Killed my mom? Haha, you got to be kidding me, officer. " I asked jokingly
"Yoo man I'm not kidding here okay? The officer retorted.
But what the hell are you....the officer cut me off before I could even finish my statement.
"Say something and it would be used against you in a court of law" he added looking serious.
I watched idly as the handcuffs were manoeuvred around my wrist
"Jeez officer, take it easy with my bro...we can settle this amicably, how much do you want?" Jeoffery said worriedly and pleasingly.
"Hey young man, you better watch your words before it lands your friend in bigger trouble " the officer replied With rage.
"Okay enough of the drama here, take him to the car" the officer instructed his other men to do so.
They single handedly grabbed me and we walked to their car outside. I was overly resistant with they arresting me for such a hideous act. I clenched my fist in rage as he ordered his men to take me in. He wore a unpardonable look on which already showed he wasn't going to pardon me. As such, I held on to my ego as they forced me inside the car.
Sooner after his rants, he shove himself into the driver's seat and sped off abruptly leaving the escapee particles of air to float in the atmosphere
Loraine was a dutiful wife to Marco since they got married three years ago. However, he treated her like trash. Nothing she did softened his heart. One day, Loraine got fed up with it all. She asked him for a divorce and left him to enjoy with his mistress. The elites looked at her like she was deranged. "Are you out of your mind? Why are you so willing to divorce him?" "It's because I need to return home to get a billion-dollar fortune. Besides, I don't love him anymore," Loraine replied with a smile. They all laughed at her. Some believed that the divorce affected her mentally. It wasn't until the next day that they realized she wasn't fibbing. A woman was suddenly declared the world's youngest female billionaire. It turned out to be Loraine! Marco was shocked to the bone. When he met his ex-wife again, she was a changed person. A group of handsome young men surrounded her. She was smiling at them all. The sight made Marco's heart ache severely. Putting his pride aside, he tried to win her back. "Hello, love. I see that you are a billionaire now. You shouldn't be with suckers who just want your money. How about you come back to me? I'm a billionaire too. Together, we can build a strong empire. What do you say?" Loraine squinted at her ex-husband with her lips curled in disgust.
Sheila had her back against the wall when her family tried to force her to marry an awful old man. In a fit of rage, she hired a gigolo to act as her husband. She thought the gigolo needed money and did this for a living. Little did she know that he was nothing like that. One day, he pulled off his mask and revealed himself to be the world's top magnate. This marked the beginning of their love. He showered her with everything she could ever want. They were happy. However, unexpected circumstances soon posed a threat to their love. Would Sheila and her husband make it through the storm? Find out!
Marrying her best friend was a dream come true for Kelly, but everything truly has a limitation. Pierce is Kelly’s first love, but as his best friend, she knew well there was always another woman deep in his heart. Lexi Gilbert. The woman Pierce could never forget even if he had already been arranged to marry Kelly. *** Kelly finally realized their happy marriage of the last three years was just a beautiful dream when Pierce asked for a divorce just because Lexi returned. She could only be his best friend even if she was carrying his baby. *** Since their friendship had become a cage, Kelly chose to set him free, as well as the miserable herself. But why then, it was Pierce who became the one who refused to move on? To make matters worse, her devil stepbrother also domineeringly stepped in at the same time, asking her to be his. *** Her Prince Charming vs. Her Devil Stepbrother? How could Kelly save her heart in this battle of love and hate?
Renea was trying the wedding dress, when suddenly the man rushed in the dressing room and held her neck tightly... “Bitch! Are you still trying to pretend innocent!” Jasper said as he tightened his grip on her neck and choked her harder. Then he used his other hand and took out the phone from his suit pocket and played the video of two people having sex in front of Renea… However, what was even more shocking, was that the woman in the video was, Renea Morris, however, the man in the video was not Jasper. Renea struggled to take a phone away from Jasper’s hand and tried to explain, “Jasper, it was not what you think… I… I can…” Jasper looked at Renea with his eyes full of disgust, as he said, “Let’s call of the wedding. I can’t marry a woman like you.” After saying that Jasper walked out of the shop Renea chase after Jasper... But then she sees Jasper passionately kissing her sister Kailey. And she hears everything, that her sleeping with strange men was all a plan of the vipers of the last two days, and that their goal was to get out of this stupid marriage. Even her adopted parents were also involved in this matter... They all do this with her because of the inheritance left by her grandfather... Renea heart was filled with anger and she wanted to expose their true colors to the public... However before she could do anything, Kailey had pushed her in front of the car and she got killed... However, when Renea open her eyes, she found herself sitting in the car with Kailey... She realized that she was reborn and went at the time when everything started... Renea looked at the people who had hurt her in her previous life and her lips curled up in a cold smile... She was back... However, this time... she was back for revenge...
After three secretive years of marriage, Eliana never met her enigmatic husband until she was served with divorce papers and learned of his extravagant pursuit of another. She snapped back to reality and secured a divorce. Thereafter, Eliana unveiled her various personas: an esteemed doctor, legendary secret agent, master hacker, celebrated designer, adept race car driver, and distinguished scientist. As her diverse talents became known, her ex-husband was consumed by remorse. Desperately, he pleaded, "Eliana, give me another chance! All my properties, even my life, are yours."
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?