Gavin was surprised to see Meghan and was tempted to leave where he was to hug her; he had missed her a lot and could not wait to see her again, but now she was in their agent uniform, and the next thing that came to mind was why she was at the headquarters and why she was a guard.Gavin could not stop staring at Meghan, and the head of the supreme boss council had to tap him out of it so that she would not be their target. He had been watching his colleagues who sat down at their seats to judge his case, and they had signaled to him that Meghan was their insurance plan, so they assured him to keep calm. The trial began almost immediately, with all of the other members of the Supreme Boss Council arriving majestically and in their fractions, while the other council members who supported them sat in the audience area to hear how the trial would play out.The clerk began the proceedings and then appointed one of the other members of the other fraction to precise as judge over the case,
Gavin was escorted into the hospital ward by the servants who had accompanied him to the hospital to see his father who was in the last moment of his life."Excuse us," he ordered the servants to leave so he could speak with Gavin alone. Turning to his fifteen years old son, He began, "Gavin, I'm not gonna make it but I want you to be strong."Gavin was unable to hold back his tears as he listened to his dying father speak. He could see how fragile life was and how even wealth wasn't enough to buy life."I want you to promise two things," he continued."What are they, father?" Gavin asked, wondering why his father would want him to make such promises on his death bed."Promise me that first of all, you'll live a normal life free from all of the Roman's wealth. Promise me you'll live as though you were never rich." His father said.The Roman family was one of the most influential families in the country and it was a privilege to be born into it. Hearing his father ask him to make such
"Come on, Meghan, You know I've tried so many things just to make ends meet." Gavin tried explaining grabbing Meghan by the hand. If there was something he hated, it was having a fight with his wife. He loved her so much and was ready to do anything just to make her happy."You are well aware of the loan I took from the bank which I invested only to be swindled. It's not as if I'm not doing anything about our condition. I'm trying but it's not just working out." Gavin explained further."How long do I have to wait for things to work out?" Meghan asked."Very soon, babe. Things will fall in place soon. Just bear with me." Gavin replied offering her some assurance.Meghan knew Gavin was really trying his best but the pressure and threat from her parents were almost getting the better of her. She's been facing consistent threats from her parents that she'll lose her job in the family's company if she doesn't divorce Gavin."Gavin, how soon is very soon?" Meghan asked.Gavin could sense h
"Congratulations, Sophie. I'm so proud of you," Oliver Stallion said warmly as he and his wife, Katherine, sat with Sophie for dinner that evening.Sophie, Meghan's younger sister, had recently become engaged to Harry Styles, one of the youngest self-made millionaires in the region of Domingo. Additionally, she had just been promoted to the position of the new human resource manager of the family's company, a testament to her meritocracy, dedication, and above all, her loyalty to her parents."Thank you, Dad," Sophie replied, her smile radiating with happiness."What about Harry? Isn't he joining us for dinner anymore?" Katherine inquired."Harry called to say he'd be arriving a bit late. He's with a friend, and they're probably coming together for dinner," Sophie explained."Is that so?" Oliver mused, nodding in understanding."Yes, Father. But I know he'll be here soon," Sophie reassured them.They heard the doorbell ring. "That must be Harry and his friend." Sophie said getting up
Shamefully, Gavin entered the house, recalling Oliver's stern warning that he never wanted to see him there again after he and Meghan had gotten married against his wishes."What are you doing here?" Oliver demanded as Gavin approached him in the dining room, his tone laced with irritation.The atmosphere in the room had grown tense, with everyone losing their appetites upon Gavin and Meghan's uninvited arrival."Father, I'm sorry for coming uninvited. I only followed Meghan down. I didn't mean to interrupt the family dinner," Gavin apologized, his voice filled with remorse."But you just did. And all because your father's mansion is likely to be taken over by the bank in exchange for the loan you couldn't pay back," Oliver retorted, his annoyance palpable."I'm sorry... They actually took the mansion, and now we're homeless," Gavin admitted, his head bowed in shame at the thought of losing the ancestral home he had promised his father he would protect."So, what do you want us to do?
Oliver gestured for Harry not to pay attention to what he felt was going wrong. His attention turned to the young man who had come in with Harry. He was a young handsome man who appeared wealthy and quite fashionable."This is my friend, James Nenma, he is the CEO of Tellex corporation," Harry introduced."Wow!" Katherine exclaimed.Tellex was one of the most prominent multinational companies in Domingo and seeing the CEO as a very young man who was also a friend of Harry gave her goosebumps."Nice to meet you," Katherine greeted."Same here, ma'am. We're sorry for coming late for the dinner. Harry and I took a brief stop at the mall to get something for Sophie. I also got something for you too." James said, handing over the shopping bag he was holding. Katherine was flattered. The fact that a gentleman she had not met before buying her a gift made her beam with joy. Her surprise increased by the sight of what was in the bag. A beautiful jewellery box which housed an expensive neckla
"Are you serious about that?" Katherine asked excitedly. The thought of having James Nenma as her son in-law was overwhelming. She immediately began to paint the future of the Stallions having two wealthy son in-laws."Mom, will you please stop this?" Meghan managed to speak up. Gavin clenched his fists and turned to Meghan, "I'm sorry Meghan that I have to be a laughing stock and to bring you so much embarrassment.""Whatever," Sophie scoffed."I'll be leaving now. I promise to do everything in my power to get our house back. I'll resolve this. I promise you that." Gavin assured her.Gavin left the Stallions apartment that evening feeling so stupid for following Meghan down to her parents place. He blamed himself for hoping that the Stallions would help him with his debt when he knew very well how much they despised him.As he walked through the city streets that evening, his thoughts were clouded with the promise he had made to his father. He came to a small inn where he could spen
As the sun hid behind the clouds that same evening, it dawned upon Gavin that he had no where to stay for the night. His stomach had been crying all day but his pocket had denied him of attending to it's cry. He remembered he had used the last ten dollars on him the previous night to get a place at the inn. Left with no option, he made the tough decision to return to his in-laws and to beg if they'd allow him to sleep at their security/servant quarters.The thought of walking almost ten kilometres to his in-laws place didn't bother him too much provided he could just get a place to lay his head for the night. The streets of Domingo were their usual that evening - perfect for couples to go out and have fun. Every restaurant he walked past was occupied with beautiful and lovely couples enjoying the evening together. He thought of Meghan wondering how she was faring. He had not heard from her since he left her at her parents place the previous day.Walking past one of the most expensive