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
“I know who stole the funds.” When Gaston told everyone that he knew who stole the funds from Hamington Credit Card Company, Divine’s hands trembled on the table.She tried to keep her grimace from sneaking out.‘No way. There’s no way Gaston would find out that I stole the funds to ruin my father,’ Divine thought inside her head.There are only two people who knew the truth about the stolen funds. Divine, the main perpetrator, and the vice president of the Hamington Credit Card Company, the acquaintance.‘The vice president already flew outside the country. I have nothing to worry about,’ Divine thought.Besides, even if Gaston rejected her, she believes that Gaston will never pull her down.Or so she thought. “It is Ms. Divine Solice,” Gaston announced in front of everyone.Divine froze in her seat as if she was in total paralysis. With widened eyes, she peered at Gaston.“Ms. Divine stole $200 million from the Credit Card Company. She did it with the help of the Company’s vice pr
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