The welcome party will be on Saturday. There are two days left and Gaston felt anxious. ‘Will John Hopkins come to the party?’ Despite his effort to come to New York and tell them about the Heydiko project, John hasn’t contacted him yet. “If this does not work out, should I try another way?” Gaston thought as he parked the car in the garage. It’s already 1 am in the morning. Gaston felt so tired after working all day managing the Hamington corporation. Added the fact that the board of directors stress him a lot because they don’t want to bow their heads to the Chairman’s secretary. It was due to the Vice President’s influence. “I am handling the Hamington for the meantime. But Griffti should move and take this position quick.” For a moment, Gaston forgot that the oldest grandson of the Chairman is suffering from a mental illness. ‘This won’t last long, though. I am only delaying the time before I meet my father,’ Gaston thought while hopping out of the car. As soon as he hopp
John worked so much today that he did not notice how much time passed by. Only when he looked at the clock did he remembered that he skipped his lunch. ‘I need to eat.’ “Secretary David,” John called. David came inside when he heard his boss called him. “Yes, Sir?” “Bring me lunch.” “Alright, Sir.” “Wait a minute.” David looked back at John who called him and pointed the envelope in his hands. “What’s that?” John asked. “Ahh, this? It is an invitation for you, Sir. You were so busy last week so you haven’t checked this. I was thinking of giving it again to you.” “Really? How lazy of me.” “N-No, Sir! Everyone knows that you worked so hard.” And the reason why John was working so hard was known to many too. It was because he wanted to find his missing son. John smiled faintly as he glanced at the picture on the table, with its new frame. “What’s the invitation for?” John asked. David walked closer and gave him the envelope. “The Hamington Chairman’s grandson returned fro
“You will accompany me tomorrow in the Solice mansion. I was invited to the party.” Jurgen’s mouth hung open. Just a moment ago, Victoria told him to attend the party and take his revenge on Gaston. Now, John said that he will attend the party. ‘What to do? Mister should not meet Gaston. He might recognize him!’ “You look pale. Why? You can’t come with me?” John asked when he noticed Jurgen’s pale complexion. “N-No, Sir. It's just that, that place does not hold good memories to me,” Jurgen said as he lowered his head and gulped. “Was it because of your friend? That Gaston Harrison who kicked you out?” Jurgen’s eyes widened. John has no idea that the son he’s been looking for years is no other than Gaston! “I think you don’t need to worry. That friend of yours cannot harm you as long as you’re with me.” Speechless, Jurgen looked back at John. He didn’t mean to talk bad about Gaston. Actually, when Jurgen told his story, he did not know at that time that Gaston is John’s son.
Pairs of eyes went to the gigantic door, which was pulled by the servants. Behind the opening door, they saw a man with brushed up hair. He was wearing a shining black suit, silver watch and black shadows. The man has mushy and thick brows and gray icy eyes which can freeze every nerve in one’s mind. His pale skin seems like an untainted sheet of paper, delicate. If not for his red lips, someone might think he lost all the blood in his body. Not an anemic like person, but an ice prince. He looks like a Greek God creature who was molded in perfection, that no one has yet to discover, not until he appeared now in front of their bare eyes. Among the guests, he’s head taller, and his body is firmly built like a knight waiting to rescue a princess in his strong arms. Griffti’s appearance is undeniably elegant and respectable in the persona of royalty. Standing there with all eyes fixated on his side, he is an icing in the middle of ants. But he is not the only one who received the int
“But I don’t mind taking him.” Everyone looked at the lady, who butted in their conversation. Extremely fair skin which goes well with blonde hair that shines like the sun in the morning, but tonight it looks like gold under the lighting. And on top of that, they were adorned with amethyst eyes. Her face has delicate lines, smooth and gentle. It was no exaggeration to say that Divine Solace resembles an angel. But behind that beautiful face, greed was hidden. Griffti is aware that there’s no way Divine saved the conversation for him. After all, he was an enemy. But for Divine to save Secretary Gaston? Griffti looked alternately between the two. Divine stared at Gaston with eyes that say: ‘I will save you,’ But Gaston showed an expression that shouts: ‘I don’t need it.’ What exactly is the relationship between them? Griffti wanted to find out the answer. “D-Divine, my daughter,” Victoria gasped. It was her who made a statement to mock Gaston, not expecting that her daughter woul
Victoria clenched her hands into fury cannonballs. She dolled herself tonight to show-off how elegant and pretty Sonny’s wife is. But there was another woman who dared to steal the spotlight by standing next to her husband?! Her eyes turned dark. ‘That b*tch, how dare she…’ At the exact moment, the woman standing next to Sonny, looked at her and met her gaze. The woman smirked. Victoria was stunned for a moment. Did that woman really smirked at her?! To the legal wife?! Victoria imagined yanking the woman’s hair right now. Taint her dress, her face or smash the glass so that she won’t dare to stand there and give her a sneer. But before Victoria could make one step forward, Gaston blocked her way. With bloodshot eyes, Victoria glared at the tall man in front of her. “What are you doing? Move out,” she threatened. But Gaston remained still. “I am the Chairman’s Secretary, Madam. While he’s not here, I thought I have the responsibility to keep the peace of the party. Seeing yo
Everyone watched how John Hopkins moved forward. Just a little thud became a thousand times louder. John Hopkins, the Chairman of Hopkins corporation. The Hamington group sent multiple invitations to this man, but none of them was entertained. And so, when Sonny saw from the guest list that his nephew invited John Hopkins to the party, he expected nothing. But now, John is here! ‘My plan is to humiliate and to find Griffti’s secret. But why did this guy come here?!’ Sonny asked. He wanted to walk towards John and directly asked him the reason. However, he halted when John went to Griffti and Gaston’s side. Time crawled to a slow-down. Sounds went muted as everyone stared at John, Griffti and Gaston. While Gaston was staring at his biological father, an irremediable sorrow overcame him. There were layers of unsettling emotions, which brought pang in his heart. A sob rose in his throat, he can barely breath. He did not expect that seeing his father would affect him this much. ‘
The word ‘shock’ wasn’t enough to explain what Gaston felt when he saw Jurgen next to his father. He broke into dry sweat and his heart pounded as he stared at his old friend. ‘I was certain I changed our fates,’ Gaston thought. In the original event, Jurgen met John Hopkins while he was still working for the Solice family. If Gaston would kick Jurgen out of the Solice, he thought there wouldn't be a chance for him to meet his father. But here he is, standing right next to John. ‘Why is it happening again? Why is he with him?’ Gaston was so confused. Within that short period of time, he realized that there are some events that should take place no matter how much he tries to change it. He didn’t know how Jurgen exactly met his father before. ‘So, even if I kicked him out, the two of them will meet. Because it was their fate.’ Gaston grasped his mistake. The answer wasn’t sending Jurgen away but to watch him over. But there’s no point regretting what he should have done. ‘D