The CEO of Hopkins Mall arrived. All of the mall’s employees stood in line as Gaston walked in the center with his secretary Lanceil and multiple bodyguards. He is not just the CEO but the heir of the Hopkins corporation, so having guards with him is a norm. The employees, men and women, couldn’t help but to get amazed at their cool CEO. His reputation increased ever since he signed a file protecting his employees against the abusive VVIP members of the Hopkins department store. From afar, Jillian watched her childhood friend walking. Looking at him like this, Jillian realized how different Gaston’s and her world are. She clearly saw that during the party. Even so, she’s happy that Gaston invited her to be his partner. Although, they didn’t had the chance to dance. ‘Gosh. What am I thinking? Me? Dancing with the heir of the Hopkins group?’Jillian was drowned in her thoughts. She didn’t know that right now, Gaston is standing next to her and staring at her. If it is not for her
“Misdemeanour is punishable by one year imprisonment and a fine up to $5,000. I can sue you for slapping me, Ma’am,” Jillian said to the rude customer. The woman, Yanice Himber, scoffed at Jillian. “It seems like you knew a lot about laws. Then, you probably knew this.” She leaned closer and whispered, “Even if you sue me, do you think you can win against me?” Jillian bit her lip while looking at the evil woman. “How much money will you waste trying to win from a big shot? I wonder about that.” Even if the government protects the people, sometimes justice only side with the stronger. That’s why wealthy people win against the poor. That’s how unfair society is. As Jillian kept her mouth shut, a tall man stood next to them. Jillian and Yanice turned their heads and saw Gaston. The employees gasped in surprise, and Jillian’s mouth widened. She didn’t expect that the CEO would go here and fix the problem, rather than sending his secretary or a director. Meanwhile, Yanice, who ha
In front of the gambling table and while holding poker cards in his hands, Jurgen recalled the words Divine told him during the party. [“I CANNOT GAIN ANYTHING FROM A GUARD LIKE YOU. The reason why I want to be Gaston’s partner is to have the power to inherit Hamington. That’s why I am asking you to help but… what is this? Do you really love me? If you really love me, you will do your best to do what I wanted you to do. But you disappointed me.”] Jurgen thought of this: Divine only needed Gaston for power and not because she loves him. Therefore, Jurgen was determined to be a worthy man for her. And that’s why, he’s here, gambling his luck. ‘If I win this, I will build a business and be a worthy guy for you, Divine. Just wait and see,’ he thought. Jurgen smirked before he placed his cards on the table. [“I told Jurgen how to steal from the company funds without getting caught. He did it right away and went straight to gamble.”] Secretary David informed Gaston through a phone c
“Gaston! Gaston!” Edgar came to Gaston while shouting. “D-Did you watch the news?” Edgar asked. “Why?” Gaston responded. “The CSB filed stated that they are going to file for bankruptcy. The market capitalization had dropped and the price of stock decreased by more than 97%! This is exactly what you told me before!” After hearing the news, Gaston replied nonchalantly. “Ahhh, really?” “Why are you so calm? Aren’t you shocked that your business premonition came true? And if ever you didn’t sell your shares, you’d be one of those who are crying right now because they lost a lot of money.” It is because Gaston already knew what would happen. When he was in prison, there were police guards who invested in the CSB company. Everyday, the value of stock increased and they were all so happy. They thought they’ll gonna be rich in no time. However, one Tuesday morning, the CSB announced that they will file for bankruptcy. A lot lost their money. Those, who pulled out their shares bef
Outside the cinema, Gaston stood while waiting. He looked at his wrist watch, wondering how long he should wait. “Gaston!” He turned his head to the side and finally, he saw the person he was waiting to come. On a cold day of spring, Jillian came to him while wearing a peach dress and black doll shoes. She wore her long hair down and painted pink lipstick on her lips. She looks very pretty today. “Did I make you wait for too long?” Jillian asked Gaston. Gaston shook his head. “It’s alright. By the way, you look good today.” “T-Thank you,” she shyly said. ‘I did my best to look good for you,’ Jillian said in her head while tucking her hair behind her ear. Her heart was beating so hard. She did not imagine that there would be a day, Gaston would ask her for a date. Yesterday, Gaston called Jillian to say that the woman who assaulted her a few days ago, was brought to prison for multiple crimes. Then, he asked her if she had time tomorrow and if she wanted to go watch a movie wi
“The reason why he broke up with my daughter, Divine. Is that you?”Victoria’s question pulled a thick blanket around the space between them.Gaston stared at her and reminisced about the days when he was still a secretary.Everyone denies that Divine and Gaston have a relationship. When they dated in the original future, Divine also asked Gaston to keep it a secret because she doesn’t want people to know that she’s dating the chairman’s secretary.It was as if being an orphan and a secretary is a sin!Yet, now he’s the heir of Hopkins corporation, people went delusional. He chose not to be with Divine this time, and yet she and her family think that they were together.‘They only know how to use someone they can benefit from.’ Gaston stared at Jillian, who looked so confused. Then after a long silence, he spoke.“Jillian is my friend.”That’s the truth. But hearing it from Gaston made Jillian feel like she was swallowing pebbles.“We came here to pick a good movie together.” The M
Gaston brought Jillian outside the Cinema to calm down. They sat on a bench, under the shade and stayed there without talking to each other. When Gaston noticed that Jillian isn’t trembling anymore, he asked, “Now, are you feeling fine?” Jillian nodded her head without looking back at him. “Are you sure that you don’t need to go to the hospital?” She shook her head. “I am not sick,” she murmured. “J-Just shocked.” Gaston recalled the man who met Victoria inside the Cinema hall. He was dying to ask Jillian about that man. But he knew he should not force him. So, he started, “Why did you get shocked? What happened?” “I… I am not sure,” Jillian said. “I was standing there, waiting for you to come back. And then, someone bumped into me. I…” She clutched her hands above her lap as she continued. “I turned around and saw him. When our eyes met, I was so surprised. As if my body was paralyzed. Then I remembered that night.” “What night?” “It was raining so hard. I am… looking fo
Gaston stared at the hoverbike track which, Griffti designed. While looking at the track, he reminisced about his conversation with Chairman Harold yesterday. [“Twenty years ago, I accidentally saw a record where your son, Sonny, was put on trial. The records are missing so I couldn’t see all the details. But I am just wondering if there will be a case when the Solice family was involved in a… murder case twenty years ago.” “How… How did you know about that?” At the Chairman’s question, Gaston figured out that something really happened in the past. “Is the Solice family was really involved in a murder case years ago?” Gaston inquired. Harold’s trembling hand put the cup back on the table. He took a deep breath and then stared at Gaston. “I don’t think I am talking about this after a long time,” Harold said with a sigh. He nodded his head and added, “Yes. My son, Sonny, was involved in a murder case before. But he wasn’t a suspect, but a witness.” ‘A witness? An evil man like