“What! You did what? You killed him? But why did you do that?”Maximo released a sigh. “Well, I had no choice.""Of course you did. You could have left the city. Why would you think the only solution is killing him?""Because that was the only solution," he sighed. "He kidnapped Simon and threatened to kill him if I didn't show up," he revealed.Grey stared at him for a moment. "What!"Maximo nodded once. "I couldn't let Simon die. We've been together since we were so young. I just couldn't_," his voice trailed off.Grey released a sigh. "I understand, Maximo. I would do the same actually."Maximo looked at him for a moment. "I planned to speak with him. I had nothing to say but it was all to fulfil my intention," he chuckled. "So, I killed him," he revealed.Grey nodded once. "And what has that got to do with Alex?"Maximo went quiet as if trying to remember what had actually happened. "He had me recorded. And he's currently using it against me."Grey released an exasperated sigh and
Alex was so upset. He couldn’t stop thinking about it.Actually, he received a message that one of Maximo’s closest men was on his way to his house but for two hours, nothing happened.He actually knew something was wrong with Maximo. Could Charles be doing something with Maximo?Maybe it was something very secretive. And because Maximo was acting so strangely. Ok, it has been over years since they had seen each other. Then, Maximo used to be very cooperative but maybe he was older or maybe it was because there’s something else going on that he doesn’t know.And he couldn’t wait to find out.The door opened suddenly and one of his men walked inside. “Maximo is here to see you,” he announced.Alex looked up, a bit startled. “What? He’s here?”The man nodded once. “Yes, boss. Should we let him in or not?”Alex thought about it for a moment before he made a slight nod of his head. “Let him inside.”The man nodded once and walked out.Could Maximo have called his man back and decided to t
"Nothing?" Giovanni raised skeptical brows. "Nothing at all? Is this supposed to be a joke?""We just couldn't find anything concerning the billionaire president. It was as if they hadn't selected any," one of his men responded.Giovanni looked away for a moment as he thought about it. It was strange anyway. Italy was always fast about things like that. They have always been desperate especially after Giovanni had always done his best to make sure they fail at it.Yes, Giovanni has been the one planning against them. And he does plan against a lot of countries so that he would have the highest chance to be appointed as the king of the world the fourth time.And when that happens, he would become one of the elite members which was his dream, the reason why he was working so hard.With the position and power at his fingers, he would be able to command some authorities. He would be invincible."What if they are withdrawing? What if they decided not to participate in this year's program?
The door opened immediately and Maro walked inside. “Boss,” he called with dejection.Alex looked at him, with raised brows. “Speak.”Maro sighed. “It looked like we had been deceived. There was nobody standing anywhere. Maximo seemed to have come alone.”Alex squeezed his face. “Seriously?”Maro sighed. “What do you think we should do?”Alex looked away for a moment. “Is there a trace of the reporters or the web developer anywhere?”Maro shook his head briefly. “No boss. As far as I’m concerned, I don’t even think they are in Italy,” he took a step closer. “ Do you really have the evidence?”Alex released a sigh. “I don’t but we will have to do something. Maximo must not know that I don’t have. ““But whatever we do, Maximo would want us to show him the evidence. If we have none, then there will be nothing to show him,” Maro expressed his concern.Alex thought about it for a moment. “I will figure something out. Has my dad sent any message to me?”“No, boss. There has been nothing fr
Grey turned to look at her suddenly, with a clear expression. “Sorry?”Avery's eyes went wide with shock as she continued to stare at Grey. “Grey?” She called again, softly with a shaking voice.Grey shook his head briefly. “You seem to have it wrong, ma’am. I don’t know who you are,” He muttered in a deep and different voice from the one that Avery was familiar with.“Obviously,” Maximo said quickly and looked at Avery. “Miss Avery? What are you doing here?”Avery recognized Maximo immediately. “Mr. Maximo!” She smiled faintly. “I-,” she hesitated for a moment. “I lodged here,” she said eventually. “I didn’t expect to meet you here, actually. I didn’t even know you were the one standing near him,” she glanced at Grey slightly. “I thought he was someone I know.”Maximo shook his head briefly. “You must have been mistaken. David here is one of our employees. He’s not Grey. I guess he just looks like someone you know but he’s not definitely.”Grey looked at Maximo quickly, with a raised
“What? Alex is calling?” Grey was a bit shocked. Or maybe he just thought that Alex was a fool and he was not. Alex might already know that they were watching him or maybe he saw one of his men. If he does, he would definitely know what their plan was.“Get back to me about whatever he says,” he finished and hung up.Charles moved closer to him at this point. “Boss, I just receive a report from the men,” he announced.“Open up!” Grey ordered.“I just got informed that the men that just arrived in Italy aren't staying with Alex. They actually lodged into one of the hotels in Italy,” Charles revealed.Grey regarded him for a moment. “Seriously? Something is really wrong somewhere. If they are really here for Alex, then they should be staying with him. There must be something we don't know.”Charles nodded once. “That's what I think too. But I'm leaving now. I will have to lodge into the hotel to be able to know what the men's mission is,” he explained.Grey nodded once. "Just let me in
Maximo couldn't believe his ears. “What did you just say? He was your dead husband? I mean, I didn't know you were married.”Avery smiled softly. “We divorced before he died. It's actually a long story but David reminds me a lot about him. I will check in with you later then,” she took a short bow before she walked out of the office.For a few minutes, Maximo was still shocked. He never expected it. Was that why Grey didn't want to tell him anything? Yet, Maximo felt offended. Grey shouldn't hide something like that from him.That aside, he wondered why the two divorced. And somehow, he wanted to get to the root of it all especially because he has started loving Avery..Grey and Aphrodite arrived at Italy’s Amalfi Coast several hours later. No call came from Maximo or Charles and Grey was starting to worry but he didn't want it to disrupt his trip.Aphrodite had changed into a red gown that matched her hair perfectly. “The view is perfect!” she exclaimed softly.Grey moved closer and
Grey regarded him for a moment. “What are you doing here?”Vincenzo shook his head once. “I didn’t follow you here. It’s just a coincidence,” he explained.Five men moved out from their hiding place and moved closer to Grey from behind.Vincenzo watched the men for a moment. “Calm down, I wasn’t going to do anything to your boss,” he told the men and looked at Grey again. “I saw you from afar and I decided to move closer and apologize for the other day. The elders told me you won’t be available for three days,” he explained.Grey regarded him for a moment as if trying to read what was going on in his head. “Alright. Nice meeting you here. You can proceed with what you want to do. We have places to be.”Vincenzo made a nod of his head and looked at Aphrodite. “I’m sorry ma’am for everything and I’m sorry,” he looked up at Grey. “For accosting you. I hope we are clear, now?”Grey nodded once. “Good,” he gave him a side look and wrapped his arm around Aphrodite. “See you later,” he mutte