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
Gaston hurried and searched for his childhood friend.If Divine came here to confront Jillian, Gaston knew that Divine would make a mess. And he was right.As soon as he stood up near the entrance of the luxury brand shop, he saw Divine holding her reddened cheek. Her eyes were watery, and she looked very pitiful.“WHY? WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS? DID I DO SOMETHING WRONG?” Divine asked Jillian.Jillian’s eyes were wide open as if she couldn’t believe what she was seeing right now.Gaston didn’t mean to pull Jillian into this mess. But it seems like from the beginning, Jillian was destined to get entangled with the Solice family.Clenching his fists, Gaston asked, “What the hell is this?”Both women turned their heads to him.“Gaston!” Divine gasped and ran to Gaston while holding her cheek.Jillian was left in her place with a pale face.“T-That saleslady slapped me,” Divine said, wrapping her arms around Gaston’s arm.Jillian looked at the arm wrapping around Gaston and then back to Div
Victoria went back to her car after the heated discussion in the mall. “Gaston is dating that saleslady? Huh! It seems that he still couldn’t get rid of the commoner blood. Why waste time with unworthy people?” Whether it is true or not, Victoria knew that this would affect her daughter a lot. “Divine really has feelings for Gaston,” Victoria uttered while sitting in the backseat of the car. Although she and her daughter weren’t close, Victoria knew that Divine was sincere. “She needs Gaston to have power. But deep inside, I know that my daughter was sincere.” ‘And sometimes, sincerity was dangerous.’ Victoria knew how poisonous love works. Because she’s been there. ‘I love my husband but if he chose to leave me, I will ruin his life.’ Victoria rummaged through her handbag and got the picture. When she grabbed the picture, she looked at it and was shocked. “Ahhh!” She shouted and then threw the picture away. “Are you okay, Madam?” the driver asked. “N-No,” Victoria said
“WHAT?! WHAT HAPPENED TO MY SHARES?!” Jules’s loud voice echoed inside the prison. Today, his lawyer came to visit and inform him of what happened outside while he was locked up. He was so surprised to hear that Hamington Computer Software was acquired by Hour Investment Company and that he lost his shares in Hamington Corporation. “HOW DID IT HAPPEN? W-WHY?” he asked. The lawyer gave him the documents to explain the situation. “This is the copy of the contract you signed with Hour Investment Company,” the lawyer said. “I hate reading this much. Can’t you just tell me?” “The reason why you lost the Hamington Computer Software and your shares was that you didn’t read the contract first. So, please, read it.” Grunting, Jules picked up the documents and read the content. In the contract, it says that if Jules failed to pay the loan within the given period, then he agreed to surrender his Hamington Computer Software and his Hamington shares. Beneath the contract, Jules saw his sig
Sonny arrived at the Hour Investment company. Unlike his son, Sonny read the contract carefully. The contract states that there will be a 2% interest rate on his loan. Sonny had to use his shares in the Hamington Corporation as his collateral until he could pay his debt. If Sonny cannot pay the loan within three months, all of his shares will belong to Hour Investment Company. Sonny looked at Edgar Himber, who introduced himself as the owner of this company. ‘This man targets big shots. He will use their shares and properties as collateral and offer a huge amount of money to lend. That’s a good tactic for someone who’s starting,’ Sonny thought. “Did you read it carefully?” Edgar asked. “This is the same tactic you used with my son, didn’t you?” “Do you feel bad that I did it to your son, Mr. Jules?” Edgar asked. “No. I am amazed that you took advantage of his foolishness. However, I am not different.” “I am looking forward to that. Getting back my money with interest will mak