" Don't worry Tom, I promise you will get a necklace." Ferdinand said, leaving Tom puzzled." How? I can't beat Damien in a bidding war, I don't have that much money." Tom complained." Just trust me, when the next necklace is being offered, place your bidding after the first three people." Ferdinand instructed." Uhh.. okay, but what do you have in mind?" Tom asked, feeling puzzled." Just watch," Ferdinand simply replied with a smirk.The next item to be displayed was a painting of a woman coming out of the well, naked, with the description, ' The Naked Truth' Written on it."$2000,000," Damien confidently called out his price." $4000,000," Ferdinand doubled Damien's price without hesitation." What are you doing Ferdinand?" Tom asked, feeling concerned."Just trust me," Ferdinand replied.Damien looked surprised when Ferdinand doubled up his price. 'Oh the game is on,'he thought to himself." Fifty million dollars," Damien comfortably called out, then he looked at Ferdinand and
"Nah… I think I'll pass on that one, but you guys can go ahead to the party and have some fun." Ferdinand replied.As Ferdinand's friends left for the party, he decided that he would go try something this evening that he had always wanted to do, but was short on cash.He had always wanted to treat himself to a meal at one of the most prestigious restaurants in town. As he walked through the ornate doors, the opulent decor and the buzz of chatter from well-dressed patrons made him feel delighted.Making his way to his table, Ferdinand couldn't help but notice a group of young people at a nearby table, all dressed in designer clothes and exuding an air of sophistication. Among them was a striking young woman, her long blonde hair cascading down her shoulders, and her flawless makeup highlighting her sharp features. She was surrounded by friends, laughing and chatting animatedly.Like everyone else, her beauty caught Ferdinand's eyes, but he reminded himself that the last beautiful girl
Ferdinand found himself enjoying the cozy little restaurant, known as the ' Twilight Garden Bistro' , the scent of delicious food wafting through the air. Seated across from him was the captivating pretty lady which he met when he came in, with a gentle smile and kind eyes. She introduced herself as Elizabeth, exuding grace and politeness. Ferdinand, intrigued by her presence, couldn't help but ask, "Are we the only ones here tonight, Elizabeth?""Yes, it's been a slow day," Elizabeth replied with a soft voice, her eyes reflecting a hint of worry. "I'm Ferdinand. It's a pleasure to meet you, Elizabeth," Ferdinand said, offering a warm smile.As they settled in, Ferdinand glanced around and noticed that the restaurant, though small, had a certain charm to it. He asked for the menu, and as he sampled the dishes, he was pleasantly surprised by the burst of flavors and the exquisite presentation. "This food is exceptional, Elizabeth. It's truly remarkable," Ferdinand praised, impress
With a tone of finality, Damien's father announced, "No allowance for you for the next six months. You need to learn the consequences of your actions."As Damien opened his mouth to protest, his father's deadly gaze silenced him. "Leave my office now, Damien," his father commanded, his voice brooking no argument.And with a heavy heart and a mind filled with regret, Damien turned on his heel and left, knowing that the repercussions of his folly would linger long after he had exited his father's presence. Damien left his father's mansion and drove through the familiar streets, heading back to his luxurious apartment in one of the best estates around Berkeley University. The anger in his heart fueled his reckless driving. Arriving at his upscale apartment, Damien stormed in with determination, carrying the painting in his hands. He placed it in the middle of his living room, his gaze burning into the artwork as his mind raced with thoughts. His anger bubbled over as he pondered his
As Ferdinand turned the corner into the quiet street, the sudden appearance of Duke's vehicle startled him. The car screeched to a halt, and Duke urgently called out for Ferdinand to get in.Without hesitation, Ferdinand swiftly hopped in the car, feeling relieved as the door slammed shut behind him."Thank you, Duke. I owe you one," Ferdinand gasped, his breath coming in short, ragged breaths."No time for thanks now, Ferdinand. We need to get out of here," Duke replied tersely, his eyes scanning the surroundings for any sign of the shooter.Just then, a sharp noise rang out as the gunman continued to fire at the bulletproof car, the bullets bouncing off the sturdy exterior of the bullet proof vehicle, until it was out of sight.Once the danger had passed, Duke instructed his driver, Patrick, to pull over to the side of the road. Ferdinand let out a shaky breath, his hands trembling as he tried to calm his racing heart."Who was that shooter, Ferdinand?" Duke asked, his voice edge
Few days after the assassination attempt,Ferdinand's phone rang, and he picked up."Hey, Ferdinand, I've got some exciting news for you!" Duke's voice came through."Oh, Duke! What's the good news?" Ferdinand inquired."The Twilight Garden Bistro has been completely transformed! We've increased the building, hired fifty more workers, and expanded the menu!" Duke announced.Ferdinand's mouth dropped open as he extremely was surprised to hear the information. "Wow! That's amazing! How did all of that happen so quickly?" "Well, you know, with the right financial resources, anything is possible." Duke pointed out.Ferdinand nodded, "I'm thrilled to hear that! Thank you, Duke.""Oh, and there's more. Elizabeth has agreed to sign the paperwork. The restaurant is officially opening today. Will you be able to make it?" Duke inquired."I'm afraid I won't be able to attend Duke. Could you represent me instead? Please give my regards to Elizabeth." Ferdinand declined as he wasn't ready for his
Since it was the weekend, Serah had decided to visit her mother. She took a train to the destination.Her home was found in a quaint little town called Glasgow. Which nestled between rolling hills and whispering forests, where the sunsets painted the sky in hues of crimson and gold.Back then she and Ferdinand would play to their satisfaction as kids. A small white house stood surrounded by a garden blooming with vibrant flowers. This was where Serah's mother resided. After walking for a while, Serah finally arrived at her mother's doorstep, a smile lighting up her face as she dropped her bag which was in her hand. The door swung open, revealing her mother's face as she welcomed her daughter with open arms, "Serah, darling, it's so wonderful to see you! Come in, come in."Serah embraced her mother tightly before extending the bag towards her, "Mom, I brought something for you. Your favorite cookies."Her mother's eyes sparkled with delight as she peeked into the bag, "Oh, you know m
The Twilight Garden Bistro Restaurant was a sight to behold. As Grandma entered the restaurant, her eyes widened in amazement at the beauty that surrounded her. The elegant decor, soft lighting, and the fragrant scent of fresh flowers in the air took her breath away."Tom, this is too much," Grandma whispered, her voice filled with awe. "Can you afford all this?"Tom smiled reassuringly at his grandmother. "Don't worry, Grandma. Since the restaurant is new in town, they're offering a fifty percent discount for today."Grandma's eyes sparkled with delight as she followed Tom to the counter to book two family-sized tables for the birthday celebration. The customer service agent greeted them warmly and quoted a price of ten thousand dollars for the reservation.Tom's jaw dropped in shock. "But what about the fifty percent discount?" he asked, his voice tinged with confusion.The customer service agent shook their head. "I'm sorry, sir. There's no fifty percent discount promotion currentl