How was that even possible? The watch was the only one in the country then. There was no way anyone would have imitated it then unless the person just saw it.Could someone have brought it?“Yes, I didn't expect to see you here either, after all that we have discussed.”Avery smiled softly. “The last time I checked, you can only advise me but you can't order me around. Anyways, enjoy the party,” she finished and walked away while swinging her body left and right.Grey regarded her for a moment and turned to Charles. “Are you sure about it?”Charles nodded once. “I'm so sure. Unless there's already an imitation of it, if not, that's the watch we have been looking for,” he explained.Grey shook his head briefly. “How is that even possible?Maximo looked at Grey. “Is everything alright?”Grey nodded once. “The watch around Avery's neck looks like my father's watch. Maybe it's a limitation anyway.”“Maybe but I doubt it is, unless she doesn't know. Avery is a woman of high status. Don't yo
Grey relaxed back in his chair. Perhaps there was more Avery knew about him.Charles turned to look at him, with raised brows.Grey shrugged slightly, a silly smile playing on his face.“We defeated our enemy, did we not?” Maximo laughed and the men joined in.“I have an announcement to make,” Grey said suddenly, as he grabbed a bottle of vodka.All the mafia men focused their attention on him, each wondering what Grey could have to say.But they were still smiling. A huge smile was spread across their faces.“Well, as you all know. I'm the new billionaire boss of the world.”They all nodded. Everyone knew that.“And well, I was just thinking about it and realized it didn't really sit well with me, being someone like that and also taking up the title of the boss here. I mean in Italy.”Maximo gathered confused brows. “So, what are you trying to say?”“I'm stepping down,” he said at once.Everyone was shocked, including Charles because he hadn't discussed it with Charles. It was his fi
“Are we going home, boss?” Jimmy asked suddenly, pulling Grey out of his thoughts.He released another sigh. He didn't think it would be okay to leave Avery hanging like that since he had no idea what her plan was.But what does she know?Aside from that, he needed to get the watch back. If Alfred was right, then what they needed to bring Giovanni down was in it.So, there was no need to avoid the meeting.“No, we are not going home,” he decided. “We are going here,” he said and stretched the phone out to Jimmy.Jimmy took the phone and regarded the address for a moment, then he proceeded to ask for the GPS.Grey relaxed in his chair while Jimmy pulled out into the street.They drove for a while until they entered an estate.Grey was confused for a moment. He thought Avery was in the hotel but this looked like a personal property.Security guards were by the entrance and forbade any entrances.One of them moved closer to them. “I'm sorry but you won't be allowed entry unless you call
“Avery_” Grey muttered, and tried to push away but Avery persisted.“Avery!” Grey called again, finally pushing Avery away. A frown was firmly on his face. “What are you doing?”Avery scoffed. “Tell me you didn't want that as much as I do?”Grey scoffed. “Is that why you called me?”“No!” Avery responded, turned away, and got out of the car.Grey released a relief sign and got down as well. He followed Avery inside the house. The house wasn't only big on the outside but also the inside.The furniture was exquisite.“I just need to ask some questions. You are acting strange,” Grey said suddenly just as Avery was about to walk out of the living room.Avery didn't reply, instead, she stepped out.Grey released a frustrated sigh. There was really something off with Avery. Grey wondered what was going on in her head.The kiss from earlier…He felt like things were falling in bad places. Could Avery have regained her memory? Does she remember things now?“Are you curious as to how I got thi
“You met with Dylan, Avery?”Avery nodded once. “I did. Well, there's no way I wouldn't associate with him. He came one day and suddenly wanted to do business with me. He's a great deal. So, I couldn't refuse him,” she explained.Grey released a sigh. Avery doesn't know who she was messing with. And if Grey wasn't careful, he might lose her. And he couldn't let that happen, sincerely.“And,” Grey sat very well. “Has there been anything else? Like did he say anything?”Avery regarded him for a moment. “Like what?”Grey cleared his throat meaningfully. He wasn't ready to explain further. Since Avery was starting to see things in a different limelight, he was scared that she would find out more.“And did you tell him anything about us?”“Well, I told him I was acquainted with you. He seemed to know actually. Though, I wonder why but then, I figured out you must be a mafia boss too.”Grey groaned inwardly. He didn't know how he was supposed to tell her to stay away from Dylan. Even when h
Avery took a step closer to him. “A loveless marriage, you say?”Grey nodded once. “Are you satisfied now? Will you listen to me?”Avery regarded him for a moment. Different thoughts went through her mind in a sort of crazy confusion.But at least, she was able to understand where the feeling was coming from.If truly it was a loveless marriage, then her parents would definitely know about it. Until she confirms it, she won't fully trust Grey.“Yes, I will,” Avery said, with a nod. “I will do everything you want.”Grey smiled softly and the action made Avery skip a beat. It was truly love and nothing less.She just didn't understand a lot of things. In fact, she still had problems remembering a lot of things. And it felt like a part of her was missing and she was desperate to find out.“You will tell Dylan that if he wants anything, he should contact me. Tell him you don't want to have anything to do with him.”She nodded once. “I will have my secretary give you the documents so that
Avery woke up earlier the next day. She got ready in a few minutes and headed to the kitchen.She actually felt happy that morning unlike how she had been feeling for a while now.Grey didn't want to talk to her for a while despite how much she tried to make him too but their conversation yesterday showed that there would be more.Avery loved everything. She loved the fact that she could now talk to him freely.Didn't he sleep over at her place? Perhaps more could happen with time. She was so sure of it actually.So, it made her feel very happy.She hummed as she placed the cake on the table. She regarded the arrangements for a moment and she was glad with it.She smiled and pulled off her gloves.It was time to go and call Grey. It was time to eatAvery entered her room instead and searched for something nice. She decided on a short black dress that went just above her thighs slightly. It was a sleeveless one and one that accentuated her curves.He regarded herself for a moment in th
Avery opened the door and stepped inside. Grey was still sleeping when she moved closer.While Grey was getting treated, she went out to get some flowers and snacks.She expected Grey to be awake in a few minutes. So, he would be able to eat. She was so worried earlier. What would she do if something truly had happened to him? She might not have been able to get on with her life.Damn! She really loved him so much.She watched him for a moment, at how peaceful he looked while asleep. She released a sigh, glad at the improvement so far.She placed the flowers and the snacks on the table beside him before she walked out again.She needed to meet with the doctor to hear about Grey's condition.“Hold on, Signora!” A voice called out softly, just as the elevator door was closing.Avery stopped it in time for a young lady to enter.“Thank you so much! Signora!” She laughed. “It's so hard coming up here.”Avery managed a smile.The old woman looked up at Avery. “Do you work here or are you