CHAPTER 1: UNEXPECTED BETRAYALThe wide muscular body stood at the age-old center of a mall, staring up at the billboard as it announced the early news in the morning. He was on his way to carry out the errands of his mother-in-law when the sudden news that’s gotten the whole city in an uproar made him stop. " We are live at the City Hall of the Gilbert where a lot of evidence was found for embezzlement and drug trafficking. News has it that the last child of the Gilbert, Mr. David Gilbert is the one handling the company where these evidence was found. billions of dollars, gold bars, drugs that are highly prohibited in the country and files supporting the indications of money laundering. " " What the fuck is this? Okay! I know he’s hungry for money but he can’t do this just for money? This is so stupid! " He finally uttered, shaking his head in disbelief as his eyes glued to the billboard. Then, his phone made a loud buzz from his pocket, startling those beside him who are also watch

CHAPTER 3: THE THREATTWO WEEKS LATER« GILBERT MANSIONThe family are all seated at the dining hall, the long seats filled with the Gilbert. They were all eating quietly until their grandmother broke the silence." Come to think of it, Florence hasn’t divorce that worthless he-goat! " They all looked up as all eyes fell on Florence and David asked; " Sis! Are you still in love with that pauper? " Florence dropped her cutleries, using it to make loud noise and everyone cleared their throats." I’ll prepare the documents before noon and you’ll be the one taking it to him by yourself. " Mrs. Gilbert finalized and they all continued eating." Like.. for real! Don’t know how to appreciate y’all for this, especially Florence… you’re the best! " He smile widely, showing her his thumbs. " I’m always here and will forever be available to protect you, you know? " Florence replied, smiling widely." Is it y’all doing? " The voice they were least expecting asked and their attention all fell on t

CHAPTER 5: HUDSON GILBERTAfter Giovanni left Florence, she huffed, trying to calm her breath, then, pick up her bag and left. On her way out of the correctional center, she bumped into a man due to how she was fuming and was eager to go home. She wanted to raise her voice on the person when her eyes suddenly widen on seeing who it is. " There’s no way I’m dreaming, right? " She blurted out without thinking and the guy raised a brow at her." Are you Addams Golden? " He looked around and replied; " Yeah, I am. Do I not look like him? " He asked, helping her with her bag. A wide smile appeared on her lips and she bow a little." I’m sorry for bumping into you. " She apologized, tucking her hair behind her ear. Addams nodded and asked; " What’s your name? " Florence thought she was hearing things and asked; " Huh? "" Your name, what’s your na…?" He didn’t allow him to complete his question before she quickly replied; " It’s Florence, Florence Gilbert! " Her smile radiating elegantly.

CHAPTER 7: FALLING INTO HIS TRAP"No! I didn’t, why? " He asked and Hudson released a sigh of relief." The company David is taking care of belongs to you. So, if you had sign it, the company would have officially belong to Florence. " Giovanni mouthed an oh and he snapped his fingers;" More reasons for them to put the illegal charges blames on me! Woah… so, I own that company? " He asked, lying on the bed as a wide smile appeared on his lips." If you really want to work for me, why don’t you get me as much as information as you know. " Giovanni smile widely, staring at Hudson." Okay! As you wish. " Hudson replied and Giovanni nodded.***NEXT MORNING- THE GOLDEN AIR NEWSLive, at the Golden Air News, there are reporters everywhere, all set their cameras, ready to take in the live that’s going to be the headline news of the whole of Accolade Hills. The reporters all received a text message from the Golden family that there will be an announcement today regarding a particular news w

CHAPTER 9: THE UNEXPECTEDTHREE DAYS LATERIt’s been three days since everything has been revealed and also, three days that Giovanni has been out of prison. The Gilbert family are all around the table, including Hudson and Giovanni. The meeting today isn’t like any other, it’s about the new company that’s own by the Golden heir. They all sat patiently waiting for Mrs. Gilbert, none talking to one another. The silence there can make a pin drop sound clear. Giovanni was enjoying the silence when Abel spoke up; " Yeah, I understand it’s part of family but Giovanni doesn’t need to be here. " Giovanni almost rolled eyes at him but he had to suppress himself and just put up with it." It’s none of your business whether he’s here or not. " Florence snapped and Hudson made a disgusting face at her. He scoffed and face back his work." Florence, doing this doesn’t suit you… we all know how you ganged up with us to get rid of your good for nothing husband. " Jeremy, one of the sons-in-law mock