" Will you shut the hell up, you miserable woman! " Karson yelled out angrily over the phone. " Are you sure she won't be coming in here today? Are you sure Nurse Belinda isn't awake? " " Yes sir. I injected her already. There is no way she will be making an appearance at Riley's mansion " Karson disconnected and let out a shaky sigh. His eyes redden already from lack of sleep and fury. The previous day has been hell for him. He felt like murdering Romeo Willis and Rex Louie already. But his hands were tied. He can't do anything to them. That is if he wishes to still live on. Everyone knows about his drama and charade and Louie concluded that it's all over. The father of Rex only sits back and watches his son do all the worrying and job. The truth is he has been healing. Unknown to Rex Louie his father has been ill. That morning in the Riley's mansion everyone has waken up early. They are all interested in finding out what Louie wanted to prove. " We shouldn't panic. There is
Rex Louie alighted from his car before the asylum home and he sigh heavily. He could see from the corner of his eyes that some reporters are lurking around. The news about him being the New heir has caused a ruckus. Pa Riley hasn't made him the official heir yet but a day will be fixed in the earliest future. The young Octillionaire stepped into the asylum home and headed into his brother, Romeo's room. When he got to the entrance he didn't find the two hefty men guarding his door. A smile curled up at the corner of his lips at this and he reached out to the doorknob and turn it. When he stepped into the comfy room he saw Romeo in the corner. His back was turned to him and he seem to be busy. Rex was cautious as he marched forward to him. " Romeo? " He called softly but no answer came. " Romeo? " Rex approached the true son of Willis and stops abruptly when he gets to his side. He saw him crying silently and this broke Rex's heart. Immediately he gets down on his two knees an
" Rex answered your cell phone. Ugh " Gael murmured as he slowly drifted awake thanks to Rex's cell phone ringing out loud. Rex Louie fluttered his eyes open and sit up. He reached for his cell phone and when he saw the name ' Dad ' on the screen, he sprang up from bed to answer it. The aroma of breakfast swirl around the room, however, making his tummy churn in hunger. " Rex meet me up later. We have a place to go to. Your mother's resting place " These words from Louie gladden Rex's heart so much and he becomes so eager. His real mother's grave. He will have a chance to see her at last. With a happy heart, Rex agreed and he disconnected to attend to Emilio who has been walking around. " Someone knows where Sheila is? " He asked no one in particular as he couldn't find her in his bed. " In the kitchen. She's cooking us breakfast. You guys should get your asses up " " Why? It's Saturday. We got no class " Gael mutters but Rex chipped in. " We got a place to go. It's important
That morning Emilio was the one who took the wheel while Rex and Gael sat at the back. They put on some music and were having a good time, journeying to meet up with Louie at their agreed place when suddenly the system came booming in Rex's ears. It was so loud and urgent that the young man shut his eyes against the agonizing pain. " Beep. Beep. Beep. "" You have got only thirty minutes to live. System... Deactivated. System... Activated. The host got Twenty-nine minutes left " It was like a nightmare to Rex Louie. He felt nothing as dangerous but he knows the system would never lie. " Emilio stop " The words came out very slowly that the young man behind the wheel didn't hear. Thanks to Gael who sat beside him. Gael noticed something is off with Rex and he call the attention of Emilio.At that moment they arrived at the agreed place and Louie walk up to meet the playboys. What he saw However shook his heart. The lips of Rex have turned so pale and his eyes bloodshot. " Oh no
" I should have known she is up to something dubious. Though I have begun to suspect her. I never know she will do something so horrific " " Tell me about it Gael " Emilio mutters softly. " It would have been a huge shock for Rex " " Well, we should make sure Sheila never comes near us again. Damn! We escape death narrowly " At that moment the door opens and Rex Louie steps into the living room. He has a duffle bag in his hand and he stops to look at everyone. Their parents were there but they only stood and watch the scene unfold before their eyes. Rex marched forward to Laurel, Gael's mother, placed the duffel bag before her, and said. " It's a gift from me to you mother. $12,000,000. Do whatever you wanted with it " Rex as expected didn't wait for a response. He only turns around towards the exit saying. " Let's get back to school guys. I have an interview tomorrow about the competition " Rex made to walk away but Gael quickly stop him with his words. " Rex we need to tal
" It's Sheila's deeds. She is the only one who we invited into our room. The only one who is a computer nerd " No one replies to Gael's words for some time. They are now seated inside Louie's car. The man thinks about how possibly he could convince his son from being with Sheila. He could see Rex wouldn't stay away from her no matter what because he felt she is being pushed. " Do you guys talk more about the system? The wealth Rex suddenly acquired? " Louie finally asked. " Oh no," Emilio mutters sadly. " I uh ... Asked Rex why he brought only Twelve million dollars for mother and... " " Mother? " " Yes. Uh... I mean Gael's mother, Laurel. Though we call her mum, mother " " Oh " Louie mutters and he nodded his head. He noticed they have been calling him father too. A smile crossed his lips at this and he nodded carefully as he love the bond among the boys. " Go on, " He said to Emilio. " Yes, I asked him why he brought home twelve million dollars. His daily task was to spen
" Daily challenge. The sum of twenty million dollars should be spent before the day ends. You got hours left to complete your daily task. Tick. Tick. Tick. " As usual that robotic voice woke up Rex and he sits up very slowly. He couldn't feel his two friends beside him and that makes him raise his head. Just then the newscaster's words were heard by him. Immediately Rex Louie sprang up from the bed and goes to stand before the TV. " Guys we have got a situation " He called out and the two other guys emerges.Gael came from the dressing room while Emilio walk out from the kitchen. They stare at the TV and their jaw flop. All of a sudden, in unison they leap for joy and jubilated. It was said that the First son of Riley will be crowned that same day. That means Karson and Lady Thelma lose woefully. " Oh my goodness! At last. Wow! This call for celebration guys " Rex screams out. " Thanks to your dad's ascension. My dad will get his job back. I am sure of this! " Emilio said in gl
" That's a fine speech you give there man," Gael said with a sheepish grin. " So what now? " The Playboys were aware of the eyes on them. They stood beside their car to have a short conversation under the sun. Rex Louie just leave the interview arena and met up with his friends. He looks briefly at his wristwatch and sighs. " It's afternoon already. I should go to the lady and return for the evening party " " What's wrong? Your expression shows negativity " Emilio required and Rex let out a breath. " It's my opponent. He is the son of Jose. The same Jose dad told us about last night " The two friends exchange glances and let out a sigh at the same time. " Talk about Karma," Gael said and Emilio chipped in. " Rex he might not be your opponent at the final. You know it's a tournament. You even still have to go for the competition before you get to the final " " I'm going to the final Emilio and I will hoist the flag of Rainbow Core College. No matter what " The two friends und