"So, we are done for today," Grey announced. "Or do we still have places to be?""We need employees, at least for important positions in the company. But we will continue that tomorrow. Drive me to the suite and let's call it a day."Grey nodded once and they both walked to the car."I knew I was right to employ you. You seem like my good luck charm," Avery joked.Grey laughed at this. "That's so funny. Do you really think so?""Of course!" Avery grinned. "I got four investors on your first day at work. And these men are notable people. You are really a good luck charm."They both burst out laughing really hard."So, how about dinner tonight?" Avery asked suddenly.Grey glanced at her. "Dinner with me?"Avery nodded once. "Yes, is anything wrong with it?""A lot is wrong. I mean there shouldn't be anything else between us aside from work."Avery sighed. "Come on, David. It's just a dinner to reward you. I am so happy with you today and I just want to compensate you. Would you refuse s
Avery got to the restaurant five minutes earlier because she had some investigation to do. In fact, she offered to pay the stylist her one month's salary if she could help her identify Grey. The stylist was a citizen of Italy and knew all the mafia lords there or anyone who was in any position in Italy.“Here, stay here. He’s going to come in anytime from now. Just stay focused and identify him for me. Is that alright?”The stylist nodded once. “You don’t have to worry about that actually. I will do this,” she assured as she downed her vodka slowly.Avery released a sigh and moved away from her. She found a nice place to settle in and waited for Derek.It didn’t take up to five minutes when Grey walked inside. Clad in black jeans trousers and a t-shirt, he almost took Avery’s breath away.She knew actually, on the first day that there were a lot of weird things about Derek but she thought it was because he looked so much like Grey. She didn’t want to believe there were more. And even
When Grey returned home, Aphrodite was already asleep. He regarded her for a moment with a huge smile on his face before he moved closer to her and planted a kiss on her cheek.He walked out of the room again and placed a call to Maximo.Maximo picked it up before the end of the first ringing. “Hi, Grey.”“I was going to discuss the next plan with you, Maximo. As you’ve heard, the special members have decided to work with me. The next thing I’m planning to do is lure Alex back to Jacksonville. Remember what we discussed?”“Very well, but are you going to actually take a plane to Jacksonville?”Grey reasoned it for a moment. “No, it shouldn’t be me. Yet, I have to make it look like it was. Charles will do just fine. But yes, where will the announcement take place? How does it work?”“Well, the place of the announcement is chosen randomly. The place will be communicated soon. At least, by tomorrow.”“This means that the special members will have to leave Italy tomorrow?”Grey nodded onc
Avery was ready a few minutes before 8 and was patiently waiting for Grey.The stylist who she later knew to be Cara, hasn't gotten back to her even though she gave her a number that she could contact. Well, maybe she hasn't seen anything about Grey.But Avery was anxious about it. She couldn't wait to know what was really happening.A soft knock sounded on the door and Avery was certain that it was David. She took her bag and walked out of the room.It was really David. She didn't say anything as she walk past him after throwing the car keys at him.She was inside the car before Grey would move closer."Good morning," Grey muttered as he got behind the wheel."I don't see anything good in the morning," Avery muttered and stared out through the window. Grey noticed the change in her mood. "Is everything alright?""We are seeing an important investor. You should drive. I don't want to be late.""Avery?" Grey called softly but no answer came from Avery. He changed his mind about starti
"You do?" Avery raised a skeptical brow at him. "How much do you even know? How much do you know that makes you despise me so much?"All the things that Avery had done to him during their marriage, sprang to his lips but he bit them back quickly. Truly, Avery really made him go through a lot. All the pain have transformed into anger in him but he wasn't going to take it up. He didn't even have it on his agenda. The only thing he didn't want was to get close to her. He didn't want it."I don't despise you, Avery. What got you upset?""You don't? How can you say that when the evidence is so crystal clear like daytime? Have I done so wrong than asking you to work for me?"Grey watched her for a moment. " You forced me to work for you.""Is that it? Is that why you hate me so much?" She asked but Grey didn't respond. "Answer me, David!" She yelled. "Is it because I forced you to work for me, is that why you hate me so much?"Grey sighed. "Let's leave this place. We can talk about this els
Giovanni’s phone rang suddenly. He regarded the number on the screen for a moment before he dropped it. It stopped ringing, only for it to start ringing again. With a sigh, Giovanni picked it up.“Hello, who is this?”“Boss, it is Philip. Do you remember me now?”Giovanni thought for a moment as he tried to remember where he had heard the name from. He remembered almost immediately, the spy he planted at some of the special members’ side, at the members that were used to moving and thinking together.But his calling actually meant a lot of things. They haven’t spoken since forever. “Yes, I do now. Is anything wrong?”“Yes, boss. There’s something I need to inform you of.”“Yes, go ahead.”“A suspicious man came to see the special members yesterday. I think it's Italy's billionaire president.”Giovanni stood up. “What? Are you sure about that? I mean I heard that Italy isn’t participating in this contest. How come one of them met with the special members?”“I told you what I saw, boss
"I guess that's sealed then," Grey muttered and everyone shook their heads."You will be coming with Miss Avery?""Yes, that means you should watch out for her. The moment you see her, be assured that I am near even if you can't really see me," he informed them."But, I have an objection," Douglas said suddenly. "Having the announcement in Jacksonville isn't really the problem. The problem is if Grey would gain entrance. If anything happens, we might be forced to change the names," he explained. "Are you sure you can do this? Or should we change the venue?"Grey shook his head briefly. "It's ok. Jacksonville is the best for this. Choosing another venue doesn't mean that Giovanni wouldn't pull up his tricks. I will just find a way to get rid of him, trust me, I will.".Avery had sweaty hands as she waited for David. She had no idea what the members were telling Grey but she believed it was for her safety.The members were men, and so was Grey. It was only normal they told Grey. He cou
Avery walked inside the salon and scanned the place for the stylist. She was nowhere in sight, so Avery used the opportunity to sit.She placed a call to her however and she picked it up immediately. "Hi, good morning. Where are you?""I'm at the salon. How can we meet and discuss?""Just do as if you want to go to the restroom, I will meet you," she explained and hung up.Avery cleared her throat meaningfully and looked at one of the stylists around. "Where's the restroom, please?""There, just go straight. You will see it."Avery stood and bowed slightly. "Thank you," she muttered and followed the direction that was explained. She entered the restroom, her gaze searching around quickly for the stylist."Looking for me?" A soft voice said suddenly behind her.Avery turned to look at the stylist, a smile on her face. "Should we go elsewhere to discuss? Are you sure you are ok here?"The stylist nodded briefly. "Besides, what I'm about to tell you was gotten through dubious means. I h
Avery woke up with a scream. Her head was still banging but she wasn't in the airport anymore.She held onto her temple for a moment.The door opened suddenly and Emily walked inside.“Avery!” She called, with worries written all over her face. “What happened? Are you alright?”Her eyes were shut tightly. “Headache,” she whispered.Emily rushed out of the room suddenly. She rushed inside almost immediately but was accompanied by some doctors.Avery felt a stab of the syringe and suddenly, the pain started to ebb away.“Avery! Are you alright?”Avery opened her eyes and looked at her mother. “Mom, where is Grey?”Emily hesitated briefly. “What about the headache?” She asked instead.Avery looked at the doctor, ignoring her mother's question. “Grey was brought in here, right? The VP of Protos Pubblicita. Where is he? How is he?”One of the doctors regarded her for a moment, then looked at Emily. “Are they_”“He's my husband!” Avery said quickly. “If he's here, I demand to know how he's
“Grey!” Avery yelled again, in despair and pain.The phone dropped from her hand but she barely noticed.She couldn't believe what she had seen. She was actually thinking of surprising Grey by coming to the airport.But since Grey didn't want to see her, she was going to leave. Just seeing him from afar was enough for her.Avery raced closer. Her heart was pounding madly in her chest. “Grey!” She yelled again and felt the tears slide down her cheeks.Then she saw some images flash across her eyes. She saw herself standing beside a car with Grey.A serious headache hit in and he held onto her head a bit to stop the pain.But it worsened.Avery couldn't move as several images flashed across her eyes. The pain in her head got worse.She yelled, much in sadness than in pain. Grey was slipping off her hands and instead of helping, she could not.But it felt like she was starting to remember everything. She was starting to remember everything about Grey.“You ruined my life!” Avery saw her
Avery didn't believe it, couldn't have imagined it. Grey was a nice person. How could he have treated him badly?She felt a purge of sadness. She closed her eyes for a moment and shed unseen tears.“Sean, I need to meet you alone,” she muttered and walked away.Emily and Benjamin stared at her for a moment, confused.Emily turned to look at Sean. “And what are you doing here?” She yelled at him, anger vivid on her face.Sean looked down in guilt. “I'm so sorry. I really am. That's why I'm here. Please,” he beseeched softly and looked up at her again. “That's why I'm here. I really need everyone's forgiveness. I really hope you can forgive me. I've learned my lesson,” he rushed out with a solemn expression.“You_” Emily started but Benjamin cut in quickly.“It's ok,” Ben muttered. “You should go and see Avery. When you guys are done talking, you should see me before you leave.”Sean bowed slightly, with a slight smile on his face. He hurried towards the direction that Avery had gone.He
Avery couldn't stop thinking about all Grey had told her. She still found it hard to believe. How was she married and they weren't intimate?Does it mean she forced him to marry her? But then she wondered why she would do such a thing.She took her phone and placed a call to Sean.He picked it up immediately. “Hi, sister.”“I'm on the way home. So, come over. I won’t wait too much for you,” she finished and hung up immediately.The car pulled into the garage and Avery got down before the engine of the car would even stop.She walked inside the living room.“Ben, have you_” Emily started but stopped suddenly when she saw Avery. Her eyes widened with shock. “Avery!” Joy exploded in her eyes.Avery managed a smile and met her mother midway. They hugged.“Where have you been all these while? Why did you decide to stay away from us all this while?” She sobbed quietly.“I'm sorry,” Avery responded and pulled back to look at her mother fully. “I just need to get myself back. Besides, there a
Avery stood in front of the mirror, with two dresses. She was indecisive about the one to wear. She just freshened up and the only thing she could think of was to go back to the hospital because of Grey.She just wanted to be with him. She didn't want to think of anything else.She eventually decided on the black one, deciding it was a bad idea to be overly dressed when she was in fact going to the hospital.She dabbed some perfumes on herself and eventually walked out of the house. She got inside the car and drove right to a restaurant nearby.She thought of getting Hercules some cakes. Her phone rang suddenly as she walked back to the car. She hesitated briefly, as she took a while to find her. The phone had stopped ringing when she finally found it.She was about to check the caller ID when the phone started ringing again. It was an unknown caller.She hesitated again and contemplated on whether to pick it up or not.She eventually decided to.“Hello?”“Hello, sis!” A familiar de
Charles looked at Grey, still shocked. “Don't tell me you will team up with this good-for-nothing guy? You know he's not to be trusted!”Grey nodded once and looked at him. “I know but you do trust me, right? Just trust me.”Charles regarded him for a moment and slowly released a sigh. “Alright then.”Grey looked at Dylan. “But this teamwork will not work if we don't have the evidence we can pin Giovanni down with,” he explained.“Well, Giovanni is supposed to die, and not be jailed for killing your father.”“Well, I won't need the evidence after Giovanni dies. So, this deal will be useless for me. Besides, Giovanni will not live after killing my father. Don't think I plan on sparing his life.”Dylan laughed. “I like that! I sincerely do!” He muttered, dipped his hand into his pocket, and pulled out a phone. “It's here, everything on the watch,” he revealed, placed it on the bed beside Grey, and smiled slightly. “I will be in Jacksonville soon. We will talk then,” he finished, got up,
“Well, let him come,” Grey decided and looked at Avery. “I'm done with the food. Thank you, I really appreciate it,” he said with a smile.Avery nodded once and packed the lunch boxes. “I will leave then so that you and Dylan can speak.”Grey nodded. “Alright. Take care of yourself.”Avery smiled slightly and walked out eventually.Charles turned to Grey. “I will kill him today if he tries to act sneaky!” He swore.Grey smiled slightly. “Just calm down and let's hear him first.”Charles groaned inwardly and pulled a chair for himself to sit. “I'm seriously going to kill him!” He promised.Grey laughed and his phone made a beep. It was a message from Avery. He read through and looked at Charles.“Dylan is here,” he announced.Charles nodded several times as if it was taking every ounce of his strength to keep calm.A soft knock sounded on the door. The door opened almost immediately and Dylan pushed his head inside, a wide smile on his face.“Hi everyone!” He said with sarcasm.“You be
“Are you sure?” Grey nodded once, with a soft smile. “Yes, I am. I will handle him. So, you just stay calm,” he responded and dialed Charles's number.Avery nodded once. “I will call him back then.”Grey nodded again. “But tell him I would like to choose the venue. If he's not agreeing with that, then I won't see him,” he muttered and looked at the phone screen only to discover Charles had picked it up.“Hi Charles,” he said into the receiver and relaxed back on the bed.“Grey, where have you been?”“Well,” he smiled softly. He would have never thought he was going to get so sick. He hadn't gotten so sick in a long time that it felt like he was immortal, immune.“I got sick Charles. In fact, I'm currently at the hospital.”“Damn! Send me the address. I will be there now,” he assured and the line went off.Grey looked at Avery and caught her staring. He smiled. “What did the doctor say is wrong with me?”“Well, I will tell you that while you eat. You haven't eaten since morning.”Grey
Consciousness returned to Grey slowly and his gaze searched around.Where was he?A slight headache hit in. He groaned and reached for his head.“Are you alright?” A soft voice asked suddenly.He looked up at a pair of brown eyes. Wait, a nurse?“Yes, just a slight headache,” he responded.The nurse smiled down at him. “You will be fine with this,” she assured and raised a syringe. She regarded him for another moment before she injected him.Grey didn't flinch. It was as if nothing penetrated him. Well, a lot had penetrated him before. What more could a syringe do?“Wow, I'm impressed,” the nurse smiled.Grey didn't really remember anything. In fact, the headache was making it difficult for him. But then, the pain ebbed away slowly as the nurse had said.“Where am I?” He said and groaned inwardly. “I know this is a hospital. I'm sorry for that stupid question.”The nurse laughed.He did as well. “I mean how did I get here?”“Well, your girlfriend brought us here. She stepped out a few