“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
“In this meeting, we will discuss the next Chairman of Hamington.” There was a gnawing silence in the meeting hall before the murmur buzzed like roaring thunder. “What? The new Chairman?” “All of a sudden?” “Chairman Harold, we weren’t told about this!” “This is so sudden, Chairman!” Amidst the loud complaints, Sonny was wordless while sitting on the chair. His hands clenched above the long table. If today is the day, then Sonny is in trouble. Right now, he doesn’t have his shares. To save the Hamington Credit Card Company, Sonny used his shares as collateral. He vowed to get it back next week before the meeting that he arranged together with the other shareholders. ‘I bought Jules’ shares. I saved the Hamington Credit Card Company. But will everything be in vain? Just like this?!’ Where did it go wrong? Sonny thought so hard. Then, in the middle of the noises, his eyes went to Gaston. The Hour Investment Company came into his mind. ‘Don’t tell me he…’ The unfinished t
“I HAVE THE SECOND-HIGHEST SHARES IN HAMINGTON. Which is… 16%.” Victoria, Divine, and Chairman Harold were surprised to know that Gaston held the second-highest shares. If there are people who weren’t shocked, then that’s Griffti and Sonny. Griffti knew this because Gaston discussed it with him. Meanwhile, Sonny had a clue ever since Gaston came to this meeting. “Is that… real?” Harold asked Gaston. “Yes, Chairman,” Gaston answered. “H-How did you get t-that shares?!” Victoria asked in an unusually loud voice. “I am the owner of Hour Investment Company,” Gaston announced. Murmurs buzzed. Sonny and Divine glared at Gaston. They were so mad that Gaston succeeded in misleading them. ‘Gaston made a fool out of me!’ Divine thought. “H-Hour Company? Isn’t that Mr. Edgar’s Company?” someone inquired. Gaston nodded his head. “Partly, yes. Mr. Edgar is the CEO of the company. However, I own the full authorization of Hour.” “Then what is the connection between being the owner of