“I heard there was a man who owes you $2.5 million. I am paying his debts.” Mario could not understand why someone suddenly came here to pay the Green’s debts. Even if he looked closely at the man, he doesn’t not resemble Xavier. It also impossible for him to imagine that the poor family has connection with a scary looking guys like them. Above all, no normal person would bring a million dollars with in in cash. And so, as Mario stared at the masked-man, he wondered, 'Who is this crazy rich bastard?' As Mario remained unresponsive, impatient man uttered, "Why aren't you answering?" “I am s-sorry,” Mario apologized. He squinted his eyes to him as if trying his best to recognize his face which was hiding under the disguise. Yet he had no idea. "I was just... surprised," Mario added in a slow pace. "May I know your relationship with that pathetic loser?" Pathetic loser. It sounded natural coming from Mario. Because people who couldn't pay their debts and who had to be on their
Black Family owns the “Black Corporation”, or known as “The Heart of the City”. It is the largest corporation, owning electronics, gadgets, automobiles, food, insurance, card, finance, department store… companies.That is why, the brain, or those who wanted to be the brain of the city, are eager to monopolize the influential and wealthy family.“I was so happy that you allowed me to join you and your family for this exquisite dinner,” Cesar Fugito, the number two candidate for Mayor, said to the head of Black, Grabriel Black.Gabriel, his second wife, daughter and son were also present in the dining room. In front of them is a long mahogany table, tarnished silverware, votive candles and food prepared in perfection. The chandelier above gives a warm aura that will make everyone comfortable. But even if the dinner looks presentable, the members of the family weren’t happy to see the guest of the night.“I hope you are enjoying the food,” Gabriel responded to Cesar.“Sure! This is the
Together with Cesar, Xavier went to the dining room of the mansion. As soon as he stepped inside the bright space, the people inside looked at him with astonishment. Not a positive astonishment. Each step Xavier takes, he watches the family members whom he sees for the first time. He looked at his soon-to-be father, Gabriel Black. Gabriel is the Chairman of the Black corporation, and the one who physically abused Haiden when he was young. Next, Xavier looked at the eldest daughter, Rose Black. She is the owner of the Black hotel company. Rose never cared about Haiden. All she wanted is to inherit the corporation. Standing near the table, Xavier stared at the woman next to his father. That is Louisa Black, the second wife of Gabriel. She married Gabriel two years after the first wife died. Louisa always look down on Haiden. And last, the most troublemaker in the member, Brethart. He is two years younger than Haiden, but he acted as if he’s older. He bullied Haiden whenever he lik
“This is Haiden’s phone.” Gian placed the phone on the center table. Before Gian would send Xavier to the Black’s family house, he made sure that he provided him enough information to pretend as Haiden. The two of them went to the Mafia boss’ office and discussed it briefly. Sitting on the couch, Xavier looked at the phone on the table. Then, he grabbed it. “The password is 03-27-88. That is our boss's birthday. I am the only one who celebrated it with him, though.” Xavier nodded his head before he placed the phone in his pocket. “Anyway, did you memorize the family members that I gave you before, boss?” Xavier still wasn’t used to being called as ‘boss’. It’s been only two weeks. But he tried his best to practice. The more he gets used to it, the more it will be easy for him to pretend. That’s why Gian also acted as if he’s really serving the real boss of the Mafia. “I memorized everything,” Xavier answered. “From the abusive father, to the troublemaker son.” “If Haiden hear
Xavier poured the food onto the floor. If there is a reward for being the spotlight-stealer of the night, Xavier deserves to get the trophies. “Haiden,” Gabriel said in an angry voice after he saw how his foster son dared to throw the food while everyone was there. He felt like a tank that would burst at any moment. However, Xavier remained nonchalant while peering at the pale maid. ”S-Sir,” she murmured. As if having fun, Cesar watched the whole scene. If only there was popcorn, it would be better. Brethart felt the same thing. He hates Haiden, but he loves what he’s seeing. “I told you to give me food,” Xavier said with a chilling voice. “But you gave me this? What do you think I am? A goat? I said I want meat!” “Haiden!” Louisa butted. “The maid will give you meat. That was only an appetizer. It’s a full set.” “Y-Yes, Sir,” the maid explained. “I only gave you the appetizer. The steak was being cooked.” “Appetizer?” Xavier repeated. He stood up. The difference in height be
Gabriel went inside his office. He took off his suit and hung it on the rack. When he sat in front of his desk, he loosened the necktie and sighed. Then, his eyes went to the tablets on his table. As Gabriel stared at the tablets, Xavier was hiding at the narrow space between the cabinet and the wall. Next to him is the open window. Xavier was holding his breath as not to make any sounds that would reveal that he’s inside. Then, he peeked to Gabriel. He saw Gabriel sitting on his office chair while looking at the red and blue tablets about the desk. Xavier hid again and leaned the back of his head onto the wooden cabinet. ‘He almost caught me,’ he said to himself. A moment ago when Gabriel opened the door, Xavier placed the vase he caught back to its place. Then, he heard Gabriel’s voice. Someone called Gabriel’s phone, which made him stop in the middle of opening the door. Xavier took that chance to hide. He does not know who called Gabriel, but Xavier was thankful to that per
While secretly looking for Xavier’s missing family, Gian received a tip from the Binghamton syndicate that Bridgette and her son were hiding in that town. But when Gian arrived in the place where they stayed at, he found nothing, or even a clue that would lead them. “Boss Gian, I looked at the CCTV. But they went to the place where there was a mask festival. So, we didn’t see them.” Gian scoffed a laugh. “W-Why are you laughing?” the man asked Gian. “It just that I remembered someone who was so good at hide and seek,” Gian answered. He realized that finding Xavier’s family is a hard task. But Gian was certain that Xavier was having a harder time in the Black mansion. ‘I guessed Xavier did not sleep well last night,’ Gian guessed, and he pitied Xavier at the same time. Just like what he expected, Xavier didn’t sleep well last night. After finding his room last night, Xavier spent a lot of time thinking about a lot of things. First, if Gabriel will accept his deal. And second,
‘No one should know that there is Xavier Green in Haiden Black,’ - that was Xavier's motto before he started the pretending act.“You came back with drastic changes. It was as if another person went inside your body. You aren’t my brother, right?”Thus, when Rose uttered her suspicions, Xavier leaned closer and tilted his head as if he was kissing her.Perplexed at the sudden movement, Rose stepped back with widened eyes. But Xavier held her wrist and pulled her closer.Swiftly, there was no distance between their bodies as her chest pressed his.Rose panicked at the sudden skin contact. Her usual nonchalant face reddened as she glared at him and asked in a threatening voice. “What are you doing? Let me go.”She placed her hands between them and pushed him away. Yet, Xavier wrapped his other hand around her waist, making her escape futile.She gritted her teeth as if biting a bullet when she lifted her head. Yet when she saw his handsome face up close, Rose cumbered. She stood unmovab