"Where is Vicentzo, father?" Feran asked, curiously. Sir Leo stood up and sighed."He's not at home now. He's out of the country. On a business trip,"Sir Leo answered and glanced at his wife."It's quite unfortunate. We've not seen each other for about three years now and upon my second coming in three years I still couldn't see my special brother," Feran said. He turned to his sister, Lovisa."But I'm happy to see you, aunt, uncle and Anna." He handed over the shopping bag to Lovisa after taking out the box containing the gold bracelet and pocketing it in his coat pocket. "This is yours," Feran said and glanced above his shoulder at his father as Anna rushed to Lovisa to check out what he gave her. "I'll take my leave now," he said to his father and headed to the door."Woah, this is a piece of the latest ivory strapless embroidered satin-twill black gown that was made by the well known Parisian fashion designer. I saw it in the fashion magazine some days ago," Lovisa bellowed, caus
"Laura, would you marry me?" Lucas asked again when she didn't say a word."L…Lucas, just get up," Laura whispered to him, feeling nervous as she gently pulled her hand from his grasp and sat down. Lucas stood up and gave a displeasing look to the waitresses and waiter watching them, making them disappear in the wink of an incense.When Laura gazed at Lucas when he sat down, she saw the gloom in his eyes and she cleared her throat."Lucas, I'm sorry but I can't give you an answer to your proposal," Laura said, scratching the back of her neck with a finger, she was feeling a bit uncomfortable."I see. But why? Don't you like me, Laura?" Lucas asked, leaning forward against the table and staring at Laura intensely."You're not a bad guy. You're good, Lucas, honestly. But I know you do know that I am married. I have a husband and…""Husband? He is no good for you, Laura. He is worthless. He doesn't deserve you and I also do know that he has deprived you of your happiness and nice life fo
Feran knew something was off. The sudden worried expression his aunt had pulled, trying to hide her anxiety made him more troubled each passing second as Zoey kept quiet, glancing around their space. "Aunt Zoey," Feran said, breaking the tense silence that had lasted for about a few minutes. He held her hands which she had clasped and placed on the table and he gave her a comforting smile which made her smile too. " Your dear nephew is here, so what's the worry for? Tell me what's wrong," Feran demanded. Zoey took in a deep long breath and nodded. "Feran, you know we've been living in New Orleans since your uncle, Greg's father passed away. He had been managing the business there until three years ago. We had to return Green Hills because the business he was managing fumbled after Greg encountered some disguised foreign businessmen and all in the name of growing the business, he had given them a huge amount of money but they disappeared with it. We had to sell our house there to pay
"What are you both trying to say to me now?" Laura asked in bewilderment, almost raising her voice. "Are you daft? Don't you understand what I'm trying to say to you? Don't you have the brain to think we'll without waiting for a clear explanation. I got the divorce papers ready for you since I know you would be reluctant to get them ready," ma'am Miguel said. "Yes, your grandmother cares for you, Laura. Don't rile her now by acting dumb. You need to sign those papers and get Feran to sign them too," Mitchel said. "Yes and free yourself from the shackles of an unpleasant life, useless marriage and forever unhappiness. Divorce Feran and marry Lucas. To know that's what I truly want now," ma'am Miguel added. "Grandmother, but I…" "No, Laura. First tell me, did Lucas propose to you a day ago or not?" Ma'am asked and Laura opened her mouth to say something but no words came out from her mouth and she closed it. "You don't need to think of a lie to say because I know we'll that he did p
Feran was lost in deep thoughts as he stared directly into Laura's eyes after she had thrown the divorce papers at his face. "Sign them. I'm leaving for the usual Miguel family dinner," Laura said, dropping the pen back into her purse. "And you're not invited," she added with gnashed teeth and left the room. Feran was utterly speechless. It seemed like Laura's act had left him wordless and he didn't know what to do. He just stood at the same spot Laura had left him, staring at the door, dazed. Laura walked out of the house met her parents standing by an Uber Frank had called to take them over to the Miguel mansion. "Oh my dear, you're looking gorgeous as ever," Mitchel cooed when Laura walked up to them. "I can't be less proud of being the mother to sch s beauty goddess like you, you know, dear." "Stop flattering her, Mitchel. If I have to say, you're being overdramatic," Frank said and Mitchel frowned at him. "What did you just say? I'm being overdramatic?" Mitchel asked, read
Maam Miguel chuckled at Feran's threats which she felt were just mere empty threats, making Mark resume laughing and soon they all were laughing again at Feran."You all just watch out for yourselves," Feran said, almost yelling and everyone went silent. "I'll come for you all," Feran muttered but they didn't hear him clearly and squinted at him, thinking he would rephrase what he said but he just cast hot gazes at them."Feran, you're a snake without a head. And you're completely useless. You were never useful to any of us nor to your wife. Now get the hell out of my mansion before I get you thrashed out!" Ma'am Miguel bawled, pointing at the huge entrance door. She motioned at Feran to leave but he didn't take any step and she was slightly appalled by his bold acts."You call me a snake without a head, right?" Feran asked and took some steps forward to ma'am Miguel. "Now watch what this headless snake will do to you and your family," he whispered to her, causing her to cast a glare
Sir Leo couldn't say a word though he was less shocked than his wife, Zita, to see Feran. There was a three minute silence that filled the room before Feran walked up to them and shrugged."What? Are you both really surprised to see me?" He asked, glancing around the living room for his other relatives."No. Are you back for good? You'll be living with us onwards, right?" Sir Leo asked."Obviously, that's why I am here," Feran said and sir Leo couldn't stop himself from laughing with Zita. His mother became emotional and just kept staring at him with teary eyes in immense happiness."Everyone, everyone!" Zita hollered, heading to the staircase. "Get down everyone!" She cupped her month with her hands and called out to each person to get down as she stepped on the first step."Feran!" Lovisa yelled as she rushed to the top stairs with Anna and they saw Feran down the living room."Oh my gawd!" Anna exclaimed and she jogged down the stairs with Lovisa and they ran up to Feran. "Feran, y
"Are you kidding with us now, Mark?" Ma'am Miguel asked, not believing what Mark had just said. Mark shook his head and stretched out his phone to his grandmother. Ma'am Miguel took it and read the breaking news on the screen. She was flustered to know that the company that revoked the contract with the family company has now beaten Lucas Company to it and took away the deal worth billions of dollars from them. "Grandmother, it's said that the mighty Anderson conglomerate got the back of that new company, F.A- Globe," Kayla said and Mark nodded to her, confirming what Kayla had said. "It's stated that that new company is also one of their companies," Mark said. "Shit! No! I've lost it all!" Lucas yelled in frustration as he clasped his hands against his ears, trying to pull himself together. "I need to see to the root of this. I can't take this. I'll head to my company." Lucas grabbed his car key from the couch he sat on earlier and rushed out of the house. Laura gave everyone an e