What nobody knew was that Tobin had already made a little research on these men, and Giovanni was the main target. Whatever he said, his men will follow.The room was empty now with only Tobin and the old man."How did you know that name? Who else have you told, huh!" Giovanni demanded.Tobin remained in his relaxed position. "Does it matter? What you have done all these years ago, I can bring it back to light." He said.Giovanni was impatient. Being in the navy for long, he struck an attack by jumping forward to stab Tobin. But he was faster. Tobin easily managed to lean, evading the knife, and he regained balance and struck the knife away from Giovanni."Are you mad, old man! You attack me? Why would you do something so stupid! There's camera everywhere." Tobin yelled out.Giovanni crept to his knees. "I--I'm sorry. I'm Sorry! I...please don't tell anyone about me!" he cried out.This made Tobin even more shocked. "Well listen to me, and listen good. If you try any funny attacks,
Tobin was well dressed that morning. He had just two suits but he treated them nice, ironed them and kept them well. Now, he was at the company where he had been invited for an interview. He was positive this time. "Good morning, sir." He said to the man handling the interview. That man used to be friendly before but now, his face was squeezed into a frown. Tobin quickly replied. "Good morning, sir." Even though the man looked younger than him, he still respected him. "I'm sorry but we can't offer you the job anymore. Please leave now." He said bluntly. Tobin couldn't believe his eyes. "Sir, please hold on. It's just that, I--" "I will call the security now if you don't leave." The man said. Someone walked in and called him Mr. Ken. "Mr. Ken, please hear me out." Tobin said but before he could continue, Ken had already called security to chase Tobin away...one would think he was a thief. Robin's ego was suddenly crushed like a berry fruit under a car tire. With swollen eyes and
Hello, Mr. Smith." The old man introduced himself to Tobin. He went ahead to lead him inside the mansion. Tobin was feeling a little scared even to enter such a big house, but he was interested in what the man had to say after referring to him as 'young master'. He sat down on the mighty chair and was offered what to drink. "No, I'm fine, please." Tobin said. He didn't even have the stomach to eat anything as fear and anxiety had paralyzed his insides. "My name is Federico Alonzo, your family's butler." The man was saying but Tobin cut him off. "Family butler? What are you saying please?" "When you were young and little, you were the young master of this whole household, sire. But your family was betrayed." There was a scowl on his face. "We lost them all, sadly to an unfortunate accident." "Wait, my parents?" Suddenly, his memory was blurred. How come he couldn't remember a damn thing? "The shock must have left you without these memories. That's why you can't remember anything
Hailey had received a call from her mother, Cami, and it seemed urgent. She picked up from her laptop and the video call connected through. Her mother was a little bit skinny despite her two surgeries and millions of money spent on beauty tips. Her full lips was in a pause as the call went through. She saw her daughter staring at her and her eyes widened. "Oh my goodness, Rosa, Justin! Come and look at your sister. See how thin and unkempt she is!"Hailey frowned at how dramatic her mother could be. Her siblings had popped their heads through the screen too, observing her. "Indeed she looks so thin." Rosa, Hailey's younger sister said. Justin was the last born and only boy. He was always so reserved and hated interfering with his family in general. He popped his head to stare at Hailey but with no comment, he went back to his business, leaving just Rosa and her mother."Of course she is. Since she's been married to such a poor man, what else do you think!" Cami said."Yes mother.
Tobin purposely played dumb but when he and his wife reached home, he explained the context of the bid at his firm, and promised to teach her how to place it and win. He would use his connection as the CEO to win the offer for her so she can become the family CEO.He told his wife to trust him and do as he has said, because he has inner information as he worked at that firm now.Hailey was certainly not sure but she trusted her husband and did just as he'd asked her to after lots of persuasion. She placed the bid for her family without noticing the others.It was Tobin's first day at work. He was well dressed and made sure he smelled nice. He had gone for a quick shopping the night before, getting his wife some new fancy attires too. He lied the company had provided a free bonus fee that allowed them to make quick shopping for a few expensive and quality outfits. He was at work now and people still stared at him with a surprising look, probably wondering who he was. His secretary, Ho
The day for announcement came, and even though the winner wouldn't be announced until six in the evening, the Blanco family were already around. Cami dressed like a queen, long gown and hair wrapped neatly in a bun. Her daughter, Rosa followed in her footstep, leaving only Justin in a casual wear. He had an headphone plugged to his ear so no one actually knew if he could hear anything or not."Look at this place even, such a garbage hole." Rosa said in disgust."Of course dear. They're so poor, what do you expect?" Her mother replied.Tobin and his wife could only stare as they continued to insult them. Suddenly, Rosa got up."Sister, where are you going to?" Hailey asked."Water. I need some water in the fridge, why are you acting like I've come to steal or something!" she scoffed."No, I'm just asking--""-let her take it, Hailey." Tobin said. He was already getting angry now. Why would they all come to his house like that?She took some water along with one of the best wines from
Soon enough, the news was tuned in and the whole family gathered before the TV's screen to hear winner's announcement. A lady was now talking in the TV. Immediately, Tobin could recognize her. She was the secretary at his firm. "Hello everyone, I'm Holly Reinfred, secretary from Smiths Automobiles, and I bring you news concerning the bidding of our contract." She began to say, and everyone tensed up, ears sharply pointed with attention. "I will be representing Mr Smith, our firm's CEO..." When she brought up his name, Tobin had to pause and stare around with an awkward expression on his face. His heart pounded loud and be was now wondering if anyone of them had somehow linked it to the fact that his name had just been called out.After a while, he realized thay none of them seemed to notice, even his wife. He gave a relief sigh.The lady continued to talk, as she thanked the names mentioned. She announced also that more names could be added, and from there, Tobin had began to reali
"You brat, what is a wretched man like you doing here?" Sandro said.Tobin rolled his eyes. He had to careful around men like him. Men like Sandro were pigs and he had to be careful, else he would drag him into the mud."Sandro, what a surprise, what's a man like you doing in this really important place?" Tobin said with an amused tone.Sandro frowned. "Listen to me, you have no idea who you're messing with.""I'm not messing with anyone. Mind your business, and I'll mind mine." Tobin said, not so smiley now."Ha! Look at you trying to talk to me like a man when you've been stripped off that right a long time ago. You're here for another pathetic interview, aren't you?" Sandro said mocking him.Tobin couldn't help but remember all the time when he had been searching for a job and was always getting declined. So, this fool knew about it too. They mocked him and were sure he would never find a job.He remembered what his mother in law had said the night before that she was waiting for h