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
A year ago, while Xavier was in his morning shift as a construction worker, he received a call from the police station saying that his wife was in the police station.He left his post and dashed to the station. When he arrived there, he saw his wife, Bridgette, and her employer, who was sitting next to her. “He’s lying, officer! This man tried to harass me!” Bridgette shouted the injustice she received from her boss.Who tried to harass who?With doubtful ears, Xavier looked at mane named Jacob Hugh. He was sneering at Bridgette with distrustful eyes. Even just by looking at his face, Xavier knew Jacob is a bad deal.Standing at the entrance of the station, Xavier stood there while clamping his fingers into white-knuckled vise-grips. He did not have to hear the whole conversation. With only Bridgette’s one statement, he was convinced that she was wronged.“What are you saying?” Jacob asked Bridgette. He looked at the officer and said, “I wouldn’t hit on a waitress. I have high standa
“Her skin was smooth. If only that b*tch did not fight back, I almost got a score with her,” Jacob said to his friends, who were also drinking in that pub.Xavier’s eyes widened. His hand trembled around the mug as he looked at the man who was boasting to his friends about the incident. Xavier could not blink his eyes, nor breathe while staring at the man who molested his wife.He was just imagining how he would kill this man, but now, he’s here, talking sh*t about Bridgette.“Aren’t you scared?” Jacob’s friend asked. “You might end up behind bars.”“What are you saying? Me? Behind bars? You must be f*cking kidding. It was her fault. If she didn’t mean to seduce me, she wouldn’t be so kind,” Jacob said with a malicious grin.“A pretty and married woman seduced you? Stop dreaming, Jacob.”“What’s wrong with my face?” Jacob complained as he pointed to his run-of-the-mill face.His friends' expressions delivered their answers as they are both aware that Jacob's face was very out of Bridg
Looking back, Xavier realized that his desperation to escape from his tiring life led him to the Fugito mansion.‘All because of Jacob Hugh.’ He wasn’t blaming everything on him. But Jacob was a part of it.That incident with Jacob was like an open book without an ending. It motivated Xavier to change his life, but at the same time, it put him on the edge of the blade.After recalling the past on how Xavier met Cesar’s secretary in that alleyway, Xavier glanced at Jacob through the rear mirror of the car.‘Did the heaven punish me for leaving our book unfinished without the tragic ending?’ Xavier asked himself.He always regretted his decision to be the Fugito family’s driver. Yet, when he saw Jacob again, Xavier thought that there might be reasons why things turned out like this. Perhaps, he was destined to be the Mafia boss for a short time in order to avenge all the injustice he and his family received from the past.It was a silly thought, but Xavier was ready to justify it.Gian
Once a month, the Mafia boss holds a meeting with the Capos through playing poker cards. A person could read a person through playing. Thus, it will be risky for an impostor like Xavier because the members might notice some changes in their boss. However, Gian couldn’t let go of this chance.“It’s been so long since we last played with you, boss,” Spade said while looking at the cards in his hands.Holding the cards which Gian distributed, Xavier looked at Spade. Just like the first time he saw him, he’s wearing a Fedora brim hat, black leather gloves, and that excessive smile on his lips.Capos are the third in rank in the Mafia family. They act like lieutenants, leasing their own section, and have specific activities to operate. Their territories were defined by the rackets they operated.As for Spade, he operates bars which sell women’s service, narcotics trade, and loan sharks. Spade earns the most in the Capos, which puts him in the highest rank next to Gian.Before the boss disa
In front of the wide blue sea, the red sunset to the West. Blue and Red met on the horizon. “Do you know what will happen if you mix blue and red?” A man with blonde hair and blue eyes asked while holding his fishing rod. "It's Green. The color of our eyes is blue and red. Maybe that’s why your surname is Green.” The other guy looked at him. “It’s Purple, not green.” he answered. “…” A black crow flew in the sky. “Should I laugh now?” Xavier, who still has Haiden’s face, asked. Haiden, who still had Xavier’s face, looked at him. “Shit. It's not Green?” Xavier shook his head. “Damn it. I sound so cool before. Huh! You are so serious, brother-in-law. It’s hard to joke with you,” Haiden said. "But it is not a joke," Xavier said, laughing It’s been three years since Xavier and Haiden finished their revenge on the Black family and on Fugito. A lot of things happened during the three years. Xavier had to continue his role as Haiden Black, the heir of the Black corporation. Jus
“I should have killed you before, Haiden.”Gabriel pointed the gun at Xavier. His eyes went to the note in Xavier’s hand, then back to Xavier’s surprised face.“Were you searching for evidence to know that I am Hades B?” Gabriel asked.Xavier doesn’t know what to feel right now. Will he feel sad? Unbothered? Guilty? He had no idea.“You care for Rose?” Xavier asked.“Huh?”“The passcode was Rose’s birthday.”Gabriel frowned as he placed his index finger on the trigger of the gun.“And this note,” Xavier showed it to him. “You were supposed to send this to Odeen. Why? Did Odeen tell you who Haiden is? What’s his purpose? And that he’s looking for you?”The Chairman narrowed his eyes.“Why are you talking as if you are not Haiden?”Xavier pursed his lips and took a deep breath.“You’re not Haiden, are you?” Gabriel guessed. He tightly held the gun and shouted, “Who are you?!”Xavier didn’t answer as he tightly held the ledger and the note.“When you came back after you went missing, you
Evening.The moon was peeking behind the clouds. Light entered the window of Gabriel’s office.A man entered inside while dragging his feet which were as light as feather.It was Xavier.Haiden and Bridgette succeeded in getting the recorder from Frederick’s wife. Kija spread the rumor and Merly found the hidden documents which will prove Gabriel’s past murder crimes.Now, all Xavier had to do was to find evidence that Gabriel is Mr. Hades B.To do that, Xavier needed Rose’s help.“I need to find a clue as soon as possible,” Xavier said.He began to search around the office. Xavier checked every crook but found nothing.Minutes passed.Xavier sighed as he couldn’t see anything in Gabriel’s office.“Is there nothing to see here? Really?”His red eyes went to the table. Xavier recalled the day when he saw Gabriel close the last cabinet in a hurry as if he didn’t want to get caught.‘I already check that place. But just to make sure, I will check it again.’He sat down and approached the
One autumn night, Gabriel received a letter from Odeen Slyvia.[“Your son found out that you are Mr. Hades B. You should get rid of him.”]Gabriel crumpled the paper around his hand.Ten days passed.Xavier went back to the Black mansion. It was quiet in the mansion because Louisa and Brehart aren’t there anymore.Louisa and Gabriel filed for divorce. Brethart is still in prison. Rose was busy buying shares to strengthen her power over Black corporations.Xavier looked around the place which never became a home for him.‘Everyone is almost finished with their tasks. Now, it’s my turn,’ Xavier thought.He walked forward and the maids greeted him.“Good morning, Sir!”“Hi, Sir!”Ever since Louisa and Brethart disappeared, the maids treat him well. The power changed.“Is Rose here?”“Yes, Sir. She’s in the room.”“Okay.”Xavier walked towards Rose’s room and knocked on the door.“Come in,” Rose said.Xavier opened the door and went inside.Rose was surprised to see him back.“It’s been
“That is what happened,” Haiden said after telling his story to Xavier and his sister, Bridgette. “Now, it solved everything. Since we have Cesar’s research team, we can find a way to bring back our old appearance,” Xavier said. “You and Bridgette had a hard time,” Haiden said. “But call me selfish. I didn’t regret losing my memories and spending normal days with my sister.” Haiden looked at Bridgette and smiled. Bridgette smiled too. “We fought a lot, right?” Haiden said to Bridgette. “Yes. Now I know why. You are not my husband but my brother.” “And siblings always fight.” Bridgette held Haiden’s hand. “Thank you, brother. For coming back and saving me.” The two smiled at each other. Xavier, who was watching them, felt weird. Is it because Haiden is still wearing his face? ‘We need to find a way to bring back our appearance as soon as possible!’ Xavier thought. “Anyway,” Haiden uttered, getting his hand from his sister. “I still have unfinished business with Gabriel.” Ha
Months ago before Haiden went missing…Haiden finally found a clue about his missing younger sister. He learned that Antoinette changed her name and was adopted by a man who has millions of dollars in debt.But on his way to meet his sister, Haiden found a secret.“Mr. Hades B is father?” Haiden murmured while looking at the letter he saw in Gabriel’s office.It was a secret letter from Spade.[“Sir Hades. We abducted enough children to sell today. If you have time, write me back. – Odeen Slyvia”]Haiden crumpled the paper around his hand.Haiden has two goals.First, find his sister.Second, take revenge on the Black family who humiliated him for years.But when he learned that his foster father was Gabriel, he thought of a new goal.“I will kill you… Gabriel,” he vowed.As the mafia boss ruling the underworld, Haiden spent years looking for Mr. Hades B.It was because Mr. Hades B was the leader of the syndicate who was abducting children. They will sell organs or sell the kids to an
“HE IS THE ONE WHO TRIED TO MURDER OUR BOSS!” Spade realized his mistake. ‘I shouldn’t have trusted Gian.’ “Spade, you fucking traitor,” Alas mumbled. “No matter how much you and the boss fought, I couldn’t believe you’d do that,” Clover said while gritting his teeth. Fuming in anger, Spade thought of nothing except making a way out of here, and venting his anger to Xavier! “It was your fault!” Spade pointed his gun to Xavier and pressed the trigger. Bang! Xavier closed his eyes, waiting for the impact. But he felt nothing. He opened his eyes and saw what happened with a swift move. Gian attacked Spade from behind. When Spade pressed the trigger, his aim was missed. “Once is enough!” Gian shouted before he pinned Spade to the ground. But the Mafioso, who experienced countless battles, did not give up. Spade pulled out another gun from his waist and shot Gian. Bang! “Uck!” “Gian!” “Brother Gian!” Gian dodged the bullet a second late, and had his left chest shot. He
When Xavier went back to the mafia’s house, he recalled the first day he went there.Thousands of mafioso members were present in the large hall. On the second floor, the three Dons and the underboss were standing near the railing.Spade, Alas, Clover, and Gian.But there was a huge difference between before and today.Xavier was looking at them from the ground. And his wife and son were held captive by Spade.Today, he doesn’t need to play as the boss. Instead, he was guilty of a crime against the Harbor Mafia.“B-Bridgette, S-Simon,” Xavier uttered while looking at his family.Two large men were holding his wife and son. Spade was looking down at Xavier with a gun in his hand.He was caught. Xavier knew that Spade finally caught his secret. And the person who made it happen?Xavier tilted his head to Gian. He glared at Gian, who was smiling at him as if nothing happened.‘You bastard!’ Xavier shouted while gawking at Gian.“Everyone! Listen to me!” Spade shouted. “All this time, we
“Congratulations on winning the 8% of the Black Corporation!”Black Corporation.All of the people in the auction hall regretted not buying the shares!But if there’s one person who regretted it the most, it was Louisa.Louisa looked at her husband.Gabriel was gritting his teeth while looking at his wife. When he saw her reaction, he could tell that she was guilty.“You...” Gabriel murmured. “Did you sell your shares to the underground business?”Heuk!Louisa felt like swallowing her tongue.Gabriel, the Chairman of the Black corporation, stood up and exited the hall.“H-Honey! Wait!” Louisa stood up too and followed her husband.Now, Rose and Xavier were left alone in their seats.“Louisa was done for, right?” Rose asked Xavier.“Yes. I don’t think father will forgive her this time,” Xavier answered.“I am curious. How did you make Louisa sell her shares? What tactic did you do?”“It is a secret that I cannot tell. The most important thing is that we got our revenge. Louisa and Bret