Blood 5

Chapter 5 – Twisting The Knife 

After Donald signed the divorce papers without reading it he hadn’t come back to know what he signed. He spent the rest of his night with Lily attending to all her needs. 

The following morning I stood in front of the mirror, combing my hair back with trembling fingers. 

My father deserved a proper burial, and I needed to see my mother at the hospital to know how she’s doing. 

Today, I was going to the office. Today, I would set my plan in motion and watch them fall int my trap like the greedy worms that they are. 

When I came downstairs, Donald was waiting with Lily at his side. She wore one of my silk robes again, hand cradling her stomach as though it were royalty. 

‘Where are you going all dressed up?” he asked me. 

considered ignoring him but I knew he’d never let me be. 

‘I’m going to the office. I need to know how my father’s company is doing, it’s been days since went there last,” I answered. 

‘You can’t go,” Donald said firmly, his eyes narrowing. “Not to the office. Not after everythin you’ve been through. You need to heal.” 

Lily’s voice floated like honey laced with poison. “Donnie’s right, cousin. You went through… suc horrors. You shouldn’t carry this burden. The company can wait.” 

My jaw clenched. “My father is dead. My mother is in the hospital. The company is all I have left 

will go.” 

Donald’s lips thinned. “Kira-” 

‘I have to do my best,” I cut in, my voice steady. 

And without waiting for permission, I walked out. 

The boardroom fell silent the moment I entered. Twelve men sat in their seats, eyes wide with something between shock and disgust. 

One of them-a man who had kissed my father’s hand at every meeting-stood up abruptly “Mrs. Reeds, you… you can’t be here.” 

I frowned, “Can’t? This is my father’s company. His blood built these walls. Why can’t I?” Murmurs rippled through the room. Another cleared his throat. “If the investors see you here, they’ll pull out. The company will collapse.” 

“Collapse?” My laugh was sharp and hollow. “My family was slaughtered in our home. I was dragged through hell. And this-this is how you treat me?” 

The man hesitated, then nodded toward the television mounted on the wall. “It’s not how we see it, Mrs. Reeds. It’s how everyone else does.” 

He pressed a button and the screen flickered to life. That’s when I saw it. 

3:19 pm Pppp. 

Me. My body. Stripped. Pinned down. But the sounds-my screams-were gone. Replaced with soft moans. My face twisted not in pain, but in… pleasure. 

My stomach dropped. My knees buckled. “No…” I whispered. “No, no, no. That’s not-” 

The room blurred. 

The board member’s voice was cold. “The world believes you were… entertaining multiple men while your parents were killed. Their faces were blurred, but yours… yours is clear.” 

Tears spilled before I could stop them. My voice cracked, raw and broken. “It’s fake. They altered it! I was raped. I was screaming. I-” 

Another cut me off. “The video was verified. Multiple agencies confirmed its authenticity. We can’t risk the company’s reputation. You need to step down.” 

The walls closed in. I could barely breathe. 

And then- 

‘Enough.” 

The voice boomed like thunder. 

Uncle Henry strode in, his face red with fury, his suit immaculate. “How dare you attack my niece ike this? She is the daughter of this company’s founder! Shame on you all!” 

For a moment, his mask almost fooled me. His arms outstretched, his voice dripping with false Outrage. To them, he was the savior. 

But I knew better. If I hadn’t overheard Donald’s conversation, I would have been fooled by him. 

stared at him, hatred burning through my tears. My lips trembled. The word slipped out before! could stop it. “Why?” 

Henry thought I meant the board. His arm came around my shoulders, fatherly and protective. Don’t cry, Kira. They’re fools. Focus on healing. I will make sure the truth comes out.” 

almost laughed in his face. Instead, I let the tears fall, hating myself for every drop. 

Let me carry this weight for you,” he said softly. “For now, sign over the company to me. Just until you’ve recovered.” 

My hands trembled as I signed the transfer documents. His eyes gleamed with triumph. 

But as I slid the pen back across the table, a bitter smile tugged at my lips. You think you’ve von. You haven’t seen me yet. 

Sinny was waiting outside, her eyes wide with worry. “Mrs. Reeds?” 

inhaled sharply, fighting for air. “The flight. Did you book it?” 

‘Yes. Tomorrow evening.” 

‘Good. And the information I asked for?” 

She nodded. “Everything is ready. And… about the annual banquet-shall I cancel it?” 

‘No,” I said, my voice steel. “The banquet stays. Tomorrow night, I’ll make my final move. Then we leave with my mother.” 

Ginny swallowed and nodded. 

Chapter 

3:22 pm S 

But when I reached the hospital, my world shattered again. 

“What have you done with my mother? Why isn’t she in her room?” I roared with anger. 

The doctor wouldn’t meet my eyes. “Mrs. Reeds… I’m so sorry. Your husband signed the papers. We performed a merciful termination, he said he didn’t want your mother to suffer anymore. Your mother’s organs were donated. Her heart went to your cousin’s mother.” 

My knees gave way. “What… what did you just say?” 

He handed me an urn. Cold. Heavy. My mother-reduced to ash. 

This is impossible,” I whispered. “She was alive yesterday-how could you-” 

The doctor lifted a document. My signature stared back at me. It was forged. 

He said you agreed with him. He gave us this signed document,” the doctor said. 

lage tore through me. “This isn’t mine! How dare you-” 

And then the voice I hated most filled the room. 

Cousin,” Lily sang sweetly, stepping inside, a radiant smile on her lips. “Thank you. You save ny mother. Even though your own had to die for it.” 

My chest split in two. 

he tilted her head, her eyes glittering. “Honestly, I didn’t think Donald would do it. But he did. He illed your mother… to save mine.” 

ler laughter was poisonous, her eyes gleaming with hatred. 

Leave, Kira. Donald never loved you. He never will. You were only the placeholder to warm his 

ed until I arrived.” 

My voice shook. “Aren’t you tired of pretending? I already know everything you and your fathe id to my family.” 

ler smile sharpened. “Pretend? Oh, cousin. I won. That’s all that matters. And your character?’ the leaned close, whispering. “Ruined so you can’t do anything to redeem yourself.” 

the paused, then grinned wider. “Do you know what I loved most? The way your mother creamed while they broke her legs. Blood. Bone. Her voice begging. It was delicious.” 

Something inside me snapped. 

I’m going to kill you, bitch!” I yelled. 

My hand flew. The slap cracked across her cheek. My fists tangled in her hair as I yanked, her shrieks echoing down the hall. 

And then- 

‘Enough!” 

Donald’s voice roared like thunder. 

froze. He stood in the doorway, eyes blazing in horror, watching as I dragged his precious Lily to the ground. 

3:22 pm D 

Kira’s Pov