Kim Tate’s life took a dramatic turn when she discovered her prized horse, Apollo, missing from his stall. As she stared at the empty
space, her heart pounded with a mix of dread and disbelief. The door hung open, a few strands of Apollo’s mane caught in the latch,
confirming her worst fears. Kim, known for her iron grip on Home Farm and her ability to control every situation, was now facing an unprecedented crisis.
The theft of Apollo was not just a loss of a valuable asset; it was a direct attack on Kim’s reputation and personal life. Her mind raced through potential culprits. Could it be Cain Dingle, a man with a grudge against her? Or perhaps Jamie, her own son, seeking revenge for years of manipulation? The list of suspects was long, but Kim couldn’t afford to overlook anyone.
Storming into the grand living room, Kim found her fiancé, Will, lounging with a glass of whiskey. The moment he saw her expression, his face drained of color. “What’s wrong?” he asked, setting his glass down. Kim’s response was curt and seething with anger. “Apollo is gone. Someone’s stolen him.”
Will’s concern was palpable as he jumped to his feet. “Are you sure? Maybe he just got loose.”
Kim’s glare could have frozen fire. “The door was open, and the latch was tampered with. This wasn’t an accident.”
Visibly shaken, Will suggested calling the police. “We need to get them looking for him right away.”
Kim’s resolve was unyielding. “No, we don’t involve the police.”
Will was taken aback. “Why not?”
“Because whoever did this wants me to panic. They want to see me desperate for help. I won’t give them that satisfaction,” Kim said, her eyes cold but betraying an underlying storm of fear and anger.
With no time to waste, Kim decided they would handle the situation themselves. “We start by questioning everyone on the estate. Someone must have seen something. Then we follow the trail, no matter where it leads.”
As night enveloped Home Farm, the atmosphere grew increasingly tense. Kim’s mind was a whirlwind of strategies and suspicions. This wasn’t just another battle for power or control; it was personal. Apollo was something Kim valued deeply, beyond her wealth or status.
Determined to retrieve her horse and make the thief pay dearly, Kim set out with unwavering resolve. She was a woman who always got what she wanted, and this time would be no different. With a steely resolve, Kim vowed that whoever had taken Apollo would face severe consequences. This was more than a theft; it was an affront to everything Kim held dear, and she would stop at nothing to set things right.