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
“Am I late?” Gaston asked. From Griffti and Sonny, all the attention went to the former secretary of the Chairman. Ever since Gaston found his father and became the heir of the Hopkins group, no one expected to see Gaston in any of Hamington’s meetings. But now, he’s here! Why?! Gaston looked at Griffti and Divine, who was sitting on the left side of the meeting hall. There was still an empty chair next to Griffti. And so, Gaston walked forward. With every step he takes, pairs of eyes follow. Gaston’s aura was so different from before. Just like the old saying, status, wealth and good clothes change a man. The scene-stealer perched next to Griffti. “We didn’t expect that Sonny would know your secret,” Gaston whispered to Griffti. Griffti looked at his Auntie, Uncle, and Cousin. They were all shocked to see Gaston attend the meeting! “Did you hear everything?” Griftti responded in a low voice. Gaston responded, “I was standing outside. Unfortunately, I didn’t witness everyth
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