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
Warning: The chapter contains scenes that show illegal use of drugs. Please read at your own risk ****** **** Jules and his friends usually meet in a bar club where they will rent one VIP room. Usually, they will ask women to come into their room and take drugs with them. But this time, they didn’t ask women to come and only brought drugs. Taking a sniff on Mariju*na, Matthew, the son of a owner of Humic Electronic, stared at Jules and said, “We haven’t seen you for a long time.” Preparing the injection, Yel laughed as he said, “You didn’t know? Jules’ grandfather sent him to their vacation house as punishment.” “What the hell, you are not a kid anymore,” Lance teased. “You can only say that because you don’t know my grandpa,” Jules said. Lance offered him a sachet of drugs, but Jules declined. “I didn’t come here for that,” Jules said. “Just give me money, you damn ass. I will pay you later. Okay?” Matthew, Lance and Yel looked at each other. Actually, they also didn’t call
Victoria chased after her husband outside the police station. The Chairman already abandoned his grandson. If Sonny leaves Jules unattended, then it means Jules will be imprisoned for taking drugs. This is not his first offense, and it will be hard to get out, unless the Chairman and the Vice President help him. “Honey! Please! Don’t go!” Victoria begged. She grabbed her husband’s arm and stopped him from going. Sonny looked back with a sharp look in his eyes. “You can’t leave your son like that, Sonny. He will end up locked in there!” Sonny removed Victoria’s hand from his arm and said, “Well, I guess Jules already anticipated that before getting addicted from dr*gs. Let him get what he deserves.” “B-But what about your son’s future? Are you really going to abandon him like father?” “I don’t see a reason for me not to leave that b*stard alone.” “There is!” Victoria shouted as she pointed at the police station. “HE IS YOUR SON! HE HAS YOUR BLOOD, SONNY!” “And?” Victoria’s e
The Hamington Computer Software company was put in jeopardy because the CEO of the company was involved in drugs. Prosecutors came in and out of the company to investigate. But that is not the only problem that will come today. “Who are you?!” Jules' secretary asked the bunch of men, who came inside the company with the contract with them. “Good day. We are representatives of Hour Investment Company. Mr. Jules Solice failed to pay his loans with the given time. Therefore, as per the contract states, we will solicit Hamington Computer Software Company.” “W-What?” the secretary stuttered. “That’s impossible. Why would…” “If you are doubting, then you can check the contract as well as Mr. Jules’ signature.” The secretary grabbed the contract and read the contents. As he read it, his pupils dilated in terror. Not only did Jules agree that he would give the Hamington Computer Software Company, but he also gave his 6% shares from the corporation! This is an unfair contract, but the i
2 days ago… When Gaston was having a meal with his father, he talked about buying Hamington’s shares. “Is that true?” John asked. “Chairman Harold’s grandson was involved in drugs?” “Yes. I was trying to fix a problem with Hopkins Mall employees. There are VVIP club members who harassed the employees. It seemed my uncle, the former CEO of the Mall, let them go.” John sighed after hearing that. “It’s a good thing that I dismissed Leo from handling the Mall. Then, what happened to those members?” “I filed a lawsuit against them. But they didn’t attend the hearing. Therefore, trying to get a hold of them, we found them high on drugs with Chairman Harold’s grandson, Jules. They are friends.” “Oh no. Harold must be having a hard time.” “Yes. Because Jules didn’t only get involved with drugs, but he lost his shares from Hamington too.” “He lost shares? How?” “Mr. Edgar Himber decided to run an investment Company called ‘Hour Investment.’ He told me that Jules came to him, borrowi
Gaston punched Edgar in the face. “Ack!” Edgar winced in pain as he stumbled on the ground. They were in the back garden of the mansion, talking in silence, when Gaston suddenly hit Edgar in the face. Sitting on the ground while touching his jaw, Edgar looked upon Gaston. “You betrayed me, Edgar!” Gaston shouted. As an answer, Edgar only smirked at him. “I helped you with your hoverbike, yet you did this to me?!” With a dogmatic sneer, Edgar stood up. “I am thankful that you helped me. However, things have changed right now. I am no longer the small fish in the tank, Levi. I have the rights to do what I want.” “But you promised me that you would sell Jules’s share to me!” “I did. But there are people who offered more than you did. Mr. Sonny will pay triple the amount. If you can raise the bid, I might give it to you.” “Huh!” Gaston scoffed. “You will regret this, Edgar. I am the heir of Hopkins. Once I inherited my father’s wealth, $60 million is a piece of cake.” “What to
Victoria walked around Hopkin’s department store with three bodyguards with him. She’s wearing a red dress top with a fur coat. She’s also wearing sunglasses and gloves. Everyone in the mall glanced a look at the woman, who was decorated with gold and diamonds from head to toe. Victoria made it so obvious that she was someone she shouldn’t mess with. “Are you sure that the kid is really working in this place?” Victoria asked her guard. “Yes, Madam. Her name is Jillian Hurton. She’s working as a saleslady in this place.” Victoria stopped walking, and so did her guards. She removed her sunglasses and gawked at the guard. “Give me her picture.” “Yes, Madam.” The guard got the picture from the pocket of his suit and gave it to Victoria. She was about to look at the picture when suddenly, a boy bumped into her. “Ah!” She accidentally dropped the picture. The picture slid on the smooth ceramic tiles and went somewhere beneath the clothes rack. “Sh*t,” Victoria murmured in a low
“Madam! I found it!” Victoria’s guard handed me the picture which she dropped a while ago. Meeting Jillian and Divine in the mall was a coincidence. Victoria’s real purpose for visiting the mall is to meet the child who was connected to the murder case that happened 20 years ago. ‘I had to see her so I could save my son!’ She was about to look at the picture for the second time. No luck, someone interrupted her again. “What are you doing here?” “Oh my!” Victoria hid the picture, hugging it in panic and then putting it inside her handbag before she turned around. Her eyes trembled at the sight. Behind her stood the CEO of the Hopkins Mall. It was Levi Hopkins, the man she used to disparage in the past. ‘I kept bumping into him! Why am I so lucky?!’ “G-Gaston. You’re here? I didn’t expect to see you,” Victoria awkwardly responded to the CEO. That was a lie. Why was she surprised to see Gaston when everyone knew that he is the CEO of this mall? “Madam, your acting is sloppy
January 3, 2024. The World Health Organization declared that the Covid-19 pandemic, who claimed millions of lives over the past year, is no longer a global health emergency. Thanks to Dr. Yuhana’s research and the cure that Hamington and Hopkin’s Medical Research Corporation revealed. “Dr. Yuhana is there!” “Quick!” When Yuhana walked out of the Medical Research building, many reporters waited for her outside. They were all eager to get an interview to the doctor who invented the medicine that saved millions of people around the glove. Wearing her white doctor’s gown, Yuhana looked at the reporters, which were blocked but the Corporation’s guards. “Dr. Yuhana! How did you come up with the medicine?” “It is true that you and the two corporation foresaw the virus and created the cure before it appeared?” “You created the medicine against a deadly virus within a year! Any thoughts?” “Dr. Yuhana, please answer the question?!” Smiling, Yuhana opened her lips, and everyone shut th
A deadly virus from an animal affected of SARS and MERS will kill million of people starting from December of 2022. Dr. Yuhan, who heard it, could hardly believe what she just heard. “He’s insane. It is impossible to guess a virus that hasn’t arrived yet,” she mumbled before she heard a kid groaning in pain. Yuhan quickly moved up and examined the kid. "Tumbo lako vipi?" (How's your stomach?) she asked to a kid who showed symptoms of the Waterborne disease. "Inauma," (It hurts) he said while pressing his stomach. The only treatment for this is drinking plenty of safe water, rest, and take over-the-counter diarrheal medication. But... "Una maji, daktari?" (do you have some water, doctor?) he asked with teary eyes. ‘What should I do? I didn't get any today,’ Yuhana worried. "Where should I get some water?" she murmured as she tied her hair up. "Excuse me," a voice called her. When she tilted his head, she saw Gaston. "Do you need some help?" Since the day Gaston came there,
With approximately 30.37 million km2 area, Gaston arrived at the second largest continent in the world – Africa. Gaston saw the breathtaking natural landscapes, rich cultural diversity, and wildlife safaris. Although he was amazed at the country’s beauty, he was aware that he didn’t come here just to take a vacation. Upon his research, Dr. Yuhan was sent to Democratic Republic of the Congo, Maneima to do a research about the waterborne disease around the town. Enduring the very hot weather, Gaston went to the Maneima to find the doctor. He didn’t take his guards with him, as he doesn’t want to appear like a super rich person. Instead, he only too Secretary Lanceil with him. “Are we there yet?” Secretary Lanceil asked to Gaston. Gaston looked back and saw his secretary catching his breath. He wanted to laugh at him. “That’s why I told you that you didn’t need to come with me,” Gaston said while walking. “How can I do that, Sir? You are my boss,” Lanceil answered. Not long after
By 31 December 2022, the World Health Organization will inform the world about the cases of pneumonia in Wuhan City, Province of China. It will be the start of the pandemic virus named Covid-19. Gaston cannot stop a virus from spreading. But he found out a way to minimize the casualties it would result. And also, things to do to maintain the economy growth of the world. That was the reason why he offered Griffti to run a huge Medical project with him before November ends. ‘With Hamington’s construction’s ability, it is possible,’ Griffti thought. “But I don’t know why he suddenly thought of that,” he added. Gaston helped him and the Hopkins to grow because he saw the future six months before he died in the past. But now, Gaston has no idea about what will happen in the next months and years. “Gaston is crazy,” Edgar said. Sitting inside the Hour Investment Company, which became their hangout place, Griffti looked at Edgar. “Did Gaston come to you and ask you to do things al
November of 2022.Gaston came back to the present.The $30 million Gideon watch that he bought from Switzerland vanished into thin air. But Gaston didn’t regret anything. Traveling in the future was worth it.Gaston and Jane went back to the country. And once they were back, Jane went to visit Gaston’s father, John.“How was your trip to Switzerland?” John asked to Jane.Jane fidgeted her fingers above her lap. She and Gaston hadn’t told John that they are not in a relationship.“Did Gaston confess to you?” John teased the lady.Jane’s face reddened, and it was enough for John to figure out what happened.“So, are you two dating?” he asked.Jane’s mouth opened and closed several times. She couldn’t say the truth, or lie in front of Gaston’s father.John laughed at Jane’s reaction. He understood that Jane wanted Gaston to tell this to John, and therefore he stopped teasing the lady.“Don’t worry. I will wait for Gaston to tell me everything.”“T-Thank you, Uncle,” Jane said.“Don’t nee
Griffti, the Chairman of the Hamington Corporation, was working alone in his office. Even though years passed by, he was still having a hard time defeating his disease. Especially after his grandfather died in the hands of his cousin, Divine. ‘Will there be a day when I will feel peace?’ Griffti asked that to himself. Knock knock. He looked at the door of his office. “Sir, it’s me,” his secretary announced. “Come in.” The secretary came in, but he stopped and stood from a great distance. Serving Griffti, the secretary knew that his boss hates close contact. Or else, his panic disorder will attack. “Chairman, I need to report something.” “Tell me.” “You received mail.” “You could have just sent it to my email account.” “N-No. The mail was a real letter.” “Real letter?” “Yes. The man said that I should deliver this directly to you.” Frowning, Griffti responded, “Throw it away. You should be careful and stop receiving suspicious thing from a random stranger.” “Sir, the m
Gaston and Edgar hung out at the rooftop of the apartment building where Edgar was living.Looking at the bright City, they drink beer together.“It’s fortunate that my father didn’t take you to prison,” Gaston said to Edgar.Edgar glared at him.“I thought I am going to die while his guards were chasing after me. Be thankful that you are my friend.”“Yes. Thank you so much, Edgar.”“Huh! As long as you know.”The two of them took sips on their beers.“So, what is your plan now? You talked to Jurgen and stopped his death. But you still have one day left. Do you have another plan?”‘If I will go back to the present, I might as well learn more things in this time that will help me,’ Gaston thought.“Edgar, you still following the economic reports around the world, right?”“Of course! Even if I am living like this, I am still hoping that someday, I would be given a chance to start a business again. I have a lot of ideas, especially after the pandemic.”“Then, can you tell me everything t
“That’s right. I am the friend who died for you, Jurgen.” What did Jurgen feel when he saw his best friend? Remorse. Guilt. Happiness. “You’re alive. You are… alive.” Crying, Jurgen went close to Gaston. He held his shoulder, as he wanted to make sure that this is not an illusion which he usually saw every day. “I am so happy. So happy!” Jurgen cried out loud. His knees gave in, and he knelt on the ground, lowering his head. When Gaston saw it, he felt the pain inside his chest. Gideon was right. Jurgen regretted everything and he was willing to end his life for Gaston. “Sorry, Gaston. Please, forgive me,” Jurgen cried, kissing the floor. Gaston only looked down at him. “I was wrong. I gave up our friendship just for my greed. I… I deserve to die, Gaston.” Gaston knew Jurgen was serious because he did end his life just to turn back time. “I thought that if I have your life, if I became rich, and if I got Divine, I will be happy,” Jurgen added. “But no. Ever since you d
Edgar had no choice but to listen to Gaston’s story.Of course, he could hardly believe that a dead person came back alive.But Gaston knew one way to convince him.“So, you mean, in another world, another time, the two of us succeeded in launching the Protix Hoverbike?” Edgar asked in disbelief.Gaston nodded his head.Although it was unbelievable, the news made Edgar so happy.“That was… awesome,” Edgar uttered, and he burst out crying. “I was miserable for years after my wife abandoned me and sold my invention to another company. I spent years in jail, and now, I am living so hard.”Gaston stared at his friend and mourned his grievance.“Actually, I still could not believe that you are Gaston and you traveled from another time. But hearing this made me so fucking happy.”A smile spread on Gaston’s lips. Even the other time, Edgar believed him although he could not understand all of Gaston’s words.“Then, I have a question,” Edgar said. “If everything you said is true, why did you