At that moment, Grey realised that Giovanni needed the watch as well. "22.5 million dollars!" Grey announced and stretched out his card. Giovanni looked over at him, with a smirk on his face. Grey felt the urge to punch the smirk off his face. The anger he felt for him at that moment couldn't be measured. He couldn't wait to get everything done with. He could wait to punish him for all he had done to him and his family at large. But he knew that he would be as sad as he was when he saw Alex. He would never imagine what Grey had done to him. Without being tried, and released, Alex wouldn't be able to repair the damage he had done to him. He could spend half of his years being a one-eyed fellow. That was something that Grey was proud of. Giovanni opened his mouth as if to talk. "23 million dollars," Grey interjected very fast. "Yes! 23 million dollars from Mr. Grey. Is there anyone that wants to go further?" He hesitated briefly before he hit the table. "The Patek Philippe Gran
Grey placed the phone in his pocket and got out of the car. He went inside the house straightaway and collapsed on the chair. He felt a bit exhausted.He pulled out the watch and regarded it for a moment. The watch looked very old.He couldn't wait for Alfred to come so they could sort it all out. He would like to take Giovanni down very fast, he couldn't wait.It was taking time.His phone rang suddenly. Grey stared at the screen for a moment. It was the governor."Hello, Governor.""Thank you so much, Hercules," The governor muttered. His voice was filled with a lot of emotions. "And I'm so sorry that I nearly betrayed you, I'm really sorry," he beseeched softly."Well, you don't have to be sorry. I understand. I'm so glad we were able to solve it all earlier.""Yes, boss. Alex is in our custody, currently receiving treatment. I will take the case harder than you imagine. I will do a great job," he promised.Grey smiled softly. "I know and I'm counting on it. Alfred said you would
"I don't understand you. What did you say just happened to Alex?"The man hesitated, the word suddenly stuck in his throat. "Talk!" He yelled, in anger.The man swallowed harder. "Alex has lost an eye.""What!" Giovanni muttered. Shock kept him motionless for a moment. "What did you say happened to him again?"He couldn't believe what he had just heard. "Where is he? I must see him right this moment!" He muttered.He was filled with rage. Pains ate him deep.He couldn't believe Grey could go so far. Well, he blamed himself. He was too late."I will speak with_," one of the men started but Giovanni cut him off."Place me on a call with the governor," he muttered. "Now!" He yelled when he saw that the men were not making any attempt to heed what he had said. When he yelled, they all hurried out of the room.Giovanni released a forced and restrained sigh. He felt his body shudder with anger. He really was going to deal with Grey for taking Alex's eye.No, he was going to take Grey's e
The governor of the FBI couldn't believe his ears. He found it amusing more than he found it surprising.There was no way he would have expected it. How could Alex be having a loss of memory?"So, how soon will he regain his memory?"The doctor sighed. "We are not sure yet. We will need to observe him some more to conclude that. So, for now, I might say you should leave him at the hospital. It's for his health," he explained.The governor nodded once and stretched out his hand for a handshake. "Thank you, doctor," he expressed with a smile.His phone rang as he stepped out of the hospital. It was one of the FBI agents, his junior.He picked it up. "Hello. Is something wrong?""Yes, governor. Giovanni is here to see you and he has refused to leave until he does so," he explained.The governor groaned inwardly. "Alright, I will be there," he announced and hung up.He dialed Grey's number. It rang several times but he didn't pick it up. He dropped it, having it at the back of his mind th
Yet again, Giovanni was caught off guard. Though, he was at first skeptical because there was no way the Governor would have gotten a piece of evidence against him but how could he have thought he wasn't actually recording it, and that he had no tangible evidence at first?"You don't believe it?" The governor chuckled and pulled out a recorder. Giovanni regarded the recorder for a long time, different thoughts colliding in his mind in a sort of crazy confusion.The governor pressed some buttons on it and Giovanni's voice resurfaced. He let it run for a few minutes before he paused it.He looked up at Giovanni. "Do you believe now that there's nowhere for you to run to?"Giovanni huffed. "There will always be a way out, Jason. My eyes are on you," he muttered and stood."You can't actually stop Alex from being convicted," the governor said suddenly and looked up. "Alex won't be able to escape being convicted for murder. And if you are not careful, he will spend the rest of his life in
At Protos Pubblicita, one of the workers moved aside to call one of her friends."Hello, can you hear me," she whispered as if she was scared everyone in Protos Pubblicita was going to hear. "Hercules is on his way, like I've heard.""Seriously," the voice on the other side responded with excitement. "How did you know this? Are you sure the information is genuine and can be trusted?""Of course. I heard Miss Maria's assistant talking about it on the phone. It's definitely right. You don't want to miss this. You do that Hercules rarely comes to work and you know he just badged a new position. You should hurry up before other reporters find out," she suggested."Yes! Thank you for informing me. I will be on my way," she assured and the line went off.She adjusted herself, just as the elevator door opened and Maria walked out with the other staff.She smiled and hurried to join the rest. Apparently, Hercules had arrived and they were all going to meet him.Grey stepped inside, with Charl
"Nice idea," Charles applauded.Grey smiled softly. "I know," he nodded slightly and looked up at Maria. "If the reporters are hell-bent on not leaving, tell them the latest update. Grey isn't who they think he is. He’s currently going to be the new VP. That should give them the time they need. That should settle the news” Grey suggested.Maria nodded briefly. “I will do that immediately, sir.”Grey smiled at her. “Good. Get me the files of this company. I need to get updated.""Alright boss," Maria responded, bowed slightly, and eventually walked out of the office.Grey looked up at Jimmy. “How is your friend doing by the way?”“Actually, he would like to speak with you. But he's doing fine now,” he revealed.Grey nodded once. “Is everything alright?”“Yes, boss. I guess he has some decision-making to do. You should hear from him yourself,” he advised.Grey nodded once in agreement and looked at Charles. “I will be seeing the two ladies today. I'm leaving for my estate today, after w
"That's alright," Grey muttered. "I will have the interview tomorrow," he concluded. Maria nodded once. "Do you want me to get all the company files or would you prefer to resume work tomorrow? Since you will be starting as VP."Grey thought for a moment. "Tomorrow then. I have a lot to do today anyway. So, I will be leaving early."Maria nodded again. "Least I forget, do you want us to have a little party? Which is normal for you as the new VP but since you are the Hercules, I don't know how you will react to it.""Well, a party sounds cool," Charles uttered."I will go with the party because, to the world, I'm just Grey. It wouldn't be nice if we didn't follow the protocol. So, yes, a party is ok."Maria pulled out her tablet and went through it for a moment. "Tomorrow afternoon then.""Afternoon is fine, I will be leaving immediately after the party. I have to be in Italy," he announced."Alright boss. I will start preparing for it. Is there anything you want?"Grey shook his head