The Unknown Billionaire

Chapter 21

That night in the hospital, Vere was sound asleep on the couch next to his mother's bed but suddenly he woke up when he heard a movement. When he opened his eyes, Vere was shocked to see his mother struggling. Vere instantly stood up and punched the emergency button in the room. 

The doctor and nurses quickly arrived and led him out of the room. Vere could see the medical professionals trembling through the glass window as he was outdoors, including the nurses and doctors. Vere began to cry at that point since he felt so helpless watching his mother in that circumstance.

That time Vere noticed the exchanging anxious glances of Dr. Lewis and the nurses. Suddenly as minutes passed Dr. Lewis went out of the room, approached Vere, and reached out to touch Vere's shoulder. 

"Mr. Vere, we did everything within our capabilities to save your mother, with a compassionate voice he said, but I regret to inform you that, despite our best efforts, your mother didn't make it and she didn't respond. I'm truly sorry to convey that your mother has passed away." 

Hearing those words, Vere rushed into the room, his gaze falling upon the nurses who had been there, as their faces filled with sorrow. Vere approached his mother's bedside slowly, and there he saw her lifeless form. He held her tightly, as Veres' tears streamed down his face. It was the moment he had always dreaded, where he couldn't bear to let his mother go. 

That time a profound sense of loss, Vere managed to whisper through his tears, " I won't leave you. I love you so much, forever and I will always be Mom."

 Dr. Lewis placed his hand on Vere's shoulder once more, offering words of comfort. "Mr.Vere, your mother is at peace now. And she's in a better place." Vere nodded, still clinging to his mother's lifeless body, unable to let go, and feeling the deep emptiness that her absence had left behind.

Mira arrived with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fuentez amidst the unfolding events, to visit Vere's mom but they didn't expect that Veres's mother passed away. That time their tears welled up in their eyes and offered their condolences and support and they embraced Vere.

 "We're so sorry to hear about your mother Vere”, Mr. Fuentez said, as he placed his comforting hand on Vere's shoulder. 

“Your Mom was such an inspiration to you, and you dedicated all your efforts to her. We're here for you son." A voice filled with sympathy Mrs.Fuentez added, " Vere, your mother was a remarkable woman, and we can see how much she meant to you, Vere. You've been through a lot of struggles  together." 

Veres spirit momentarily weakened by the loss of his mother, nodded appreciatively, his voice trembling with emotion as he replied, "Thank you, Mira, Mr. and Mrs. Fuentez. My mom was my rock, my source of inspiration in everything. I've faced every struggle for her." Mira, offering a supportive hug, said, "We're here to help you through this, Vere.”

“ Lean on us whenever you need to."

 In the midst of their shared grief, Vere found solace in the presence of his friends, knowing that he wouldn't have to face this difficult journey alone.

As Vere found comfort in the advice and presence of his in-laws Miras parents Mr. and Mrs. Fuentez, he managed to stifle his tears and grief, if only for a moment. Just then, his personal assistant, James, arrived, and they discussed the arrangements for his mother's wake.

 In the wake of Vere's late mother, many of Vere's business partners, employees, and a few relatives paid their respects. Over the course of five days, heartfelt condolences were shared, and stories of Vere's mother's kindness and strength were remembered.

 After the wake, as the attendees began to leave, only Vere and Mira remained. Vere was grateful to his wife Mira for her unwavering support; it reminded him of challenging times he had before. 

And Vere looked at her. With tears in his eyes, Vere hugged her tightly, and said, "Mira, I remember back that day at my lowest point when I was thrown onto the streets, it was you who gave me the courage to keep going." Mira smiled and replied, "Vere, I'll always be here for you. Your mother raised a remarkable son, and I know she's proud of you." 

With Vere's mother now laid to rest, they left the cemetery together, leaning on each other for strength and finding solace in their enduring love.

The air was heavy with grief as Vere and Mira walked away from his mother's grave, leaving behind the somber cemetery. Waiting for them by the car were Mr. and Mrs. Fuentez, their faces etched with sympathy and support.

 As They shared an emotional hug they conveyed their unwavering commitment to Vere in his time of need. As they settled into the car, it drove away from the cemetery, leaving the memories of the burial behind. Upon their arrival at Vere's mansion, his personal assistant, James, awaited them with a stack of documents in hand.

 He sensed the importance of the matter and didn't want to delay in delivering the news to Vere.

 Vere, though still grappling with the fresh pain of loss, didn't hesitate to review the documents. As he perused the pages, his gaze shifted to Mr. and Mrs. Fuentez, who sat nearby, their concern palpable. 

The documents in his hands revealed a shocking revelation, a twist in the story that sent chills down Vere's spine. The pain of his mother's loss was now compounded by the unexpected information he had just uncovered. 

As Vere processed the contents of the documents, a sense of urgency filled the room, and the previously mournful atmosphere turned into a suspenseful and thrilling tale of intrigue. 

At that moment, as James and Vere exchanged meaningful glances, they weighed their options on whether to disclose the contents of the documents to Mr. and Mrs. Fuentez. The atmosphere was charged with suspense, and the decision they made was a pivotal one.

Ultimately, Vere and James decided to keep the information to themselves for the time being, choosing to shield Mr. and Mrs. Fuentez from the shocking revelation. Vere set the documents aside and addressed James, saying, "We'll address this tomorrow. I need some rest now."

However, the curious expressions on the faces of Mr. and Mrs. Fuentez and even Mira did not escape their notice.

"What's wrong?" Mr Fuentez asked with curiosity. 

"Nothing Dad, it's just a small problem in the office and needs to be fixed as soon as possible," Vere replied. There was an unspoken tension in the air, and it left everyone wondering about the secrets lurking beneath the surface. But Vere doesn't want to give some worries to Mr and Mrs Fuentez. 

James nodded, promising, "I'll call you later, and we'll meet at the office tomorrow as planned." 

The following morning, Vere and James arrived at the office early, determined to confront the issue head-on. The documents they had discovered contained troubling information about Mr. and Mrs. Fuentez's company, indicating that it had been hacked and was on the verge of collapse. 

Vere couldn't believe that just days after his mother's passing and his hospital stay, another crisis had befallen him. 

As they delved deeper into the investigation, Vere's emotions ranged from shock to anger. It was a thriller unfolding in the corporate world, and Vere was determined to uncover the truth and protect the Fuentez family from further harm. 

With each revelation Vere realized that he was in for a tumultuous ride, both in his personal life and in the treacherous business world.