The next morning, Anabel couldn't shake off the events of the previous night, the nagging feeling of unease still lingering in the back of her mind. She decided to confront Ferdinand about Serah's behavior, determined to get to the bottom of the matter."Ferdinand, we need to talk about Serah," Anabel began as they sat together in the study, the morning sunlight streaming through the windows.Ferdinand looked up from his papers, his brow furrowing in concern as he sensed the seriousness in Anabel's tone. "What is it, my love? Has something happened?"Anabel recounted the events of the previous night, her words measured and precise as she described catching Serah in Ferdinand's office. She voiced her suspicions and concerns, seeking answers from Ferdinand.Ferdinand listened attentively, his expression thoughtful as he processed Anabel's words. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke calmly, "Anabel, I understand your worries. But I assure you, Serah has nothing to hide. She is si
As his grandfather began to speak, Ferdinand listened intently, his eyes widening with shock and disbelief as he learned the truth about what had happened all those years ago."Long ago, Shawn was a partner of mine in one of my organizations," his grandfather started."But in secret, he was practicing document and signature forgery, and he wanted to steal my business documents and put all the Hawthorne companies under his name."Ferdinand gasped, his eyes widening with shock and disbelief as he realized the true extent of Shawn's treachery and deceit."But I caught him, Ferdinand," his grandfather said with pride. "I caught him red handed, and I reported to the authorities, then they had him thrown in prison for fifteen years."Ferdinand nodded his head, his eyes filled with a sense of admiration and respect for his grandfather's strength and courage."As compensation for the damages he caused, I was given his share of the company by the court… And I've been running it ever since, wi
Tonight, Ferdinand found himself in a night club as he was trying to get some quiet time. He saw it as the best way to get a break from the drama that had been taking place at the Hawthorne Mansion, even if just for a little while.As he drank the contents of his glass, a sudden collision jolted him out of his thoughts. The liquid splattered across his shirt, but before Ferdinand could react, the man with a sheepish grin was already wiping away the spilled drink with tissues."Sorry, mate. My bad," the man said. When he caught a glimpse of Ferdinand's face, his eyes widened in recognition. "Wait... you're Ferdinand Hawthorne!"Ferdinand managed a small smile, acknowledging the man's realization. " Yes, that's me." Ferdinand replied." OMG," I never thought I'd see you in such a place, I am so honored." The man commented.They shared introductions, with the man revealing himself as Blake, a self-proclaimed admirer of Ferdinand's. Their conversation flowed effortlessly as they exchan
As Drake and Sarah hurriedly exited the imposing Hawthorne mansion, relief washed over them like a wave. Their hearts raced with adrenaline as they hailed a cab to take them to the secret location of serah's father. Serah nervously glanced around as they settled into the cab, a flicker of doubt in his eyes. "Do you think we were followed, Drake?" he asked, unable to shake the feeling of unease that lingered in the air. Drake, ever the optimist, flashed him a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, Serah, We were careful. I'm sure everything will be fine." He patted her arm gently, trying to ease her worries. But little did they know, a dark van lurked in the shadows, tailing them closely as they made their way through the city streets. The cab eventually came to a stop at a seemingly abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town. Drake and Sarah paid the driver and stepped out, clutching the stolen documents tightly. The air was charged with anticipation as they approached the entrance
“You have always been a liar, so I don't have any reason to believe you now, and I don't care about things of the past, and that includes you.” Ferdinand replied to Mr Shawn.“ Very well we'll see about that.” Shawn said with a smile.The police officers took Shawn, Drake and Serah away, and Ferdinand took his car home, but before he got home, he bought an expensive gift for Anabel.When he got home, he explained everything that happened to Grandpa, of course, leaving what Shawn said out.Grandpa couldn't help but feel proud of the grandson he had.Ferdinand felt the urge to ask Grandpa about what Shawn spoke of, but he decided to brush it off.Ferdinand left Grandpa and went to see Anabel. “ Hey honey, I'm back.” Ferdinand said.Anabel was surprised to see that Ferdinand came back so early.“ What happened to your trip, did you cancel it?” Anabel asked, feeling concerned.“ No, I mean yes. The truth is, I wasn't supposed to travel, I just made it all up.” Ferdinand replied.“ Hmm, t
Ferdinand was taken aback by Aunt Rose's sudden actions. "Aunt Rose, please stand up," he urged, feeling uncomfortable with her kneeling before him.But Aunt Rose remained steadfast. With tears in her eyes, she begged Ferdinand to consider releasing Serah, to give her another chance at redemption.Ferdinand sighed softly, a mix of memories and emotions flooding his mind. "Serah was my childhood friend, and she was once my girlfriend," he admitted quietly. "I can't hold onto my anger forever. If she promises to change her ways, I will consider releasing her."A glimmer of hope shone in Aunt Rose's eyes as she nodded fervently. "I have spoken to her, Ferdinand. She is willing to change, to make amends for her mistakes."Ferdinand nodded solemnly, a sense of resolution in his voice. "Very well then. I will pay her a visit and see for myself."Aunt Rose's eyes lit up with gratitude as she stood up, her expression filled with relief and gratitude. "Thank you, Ferdinand. Thank you for your
Till now, Ferdinand had seen Mr X as a cold heart man with no emotions, maybe because of his looks. But today, Ferdinand had seen a new side of him.Anabel was right to believe in change. If a criminal like him could change his ways, what More of Serah?“Very well then, Mr Shawn. I give you my word. I will release Serah if you give me all the answers I need, beginning with who is The Don and what connection does he have with the death of my parents?” Ferdinand questioned.“The Don was a great Mafia boss. One of the most feared Mafia bosses of the underground businesses.” Mr Shawn replied.Ferdinand nodded, his eyes showing his longing to hear more. “ Go ahead,” he urged.“ So, like I said, The Don was a powerful mafia boss, but there were other Mafia bosses who were just as powerful, and one of them named Kai happened to have a disliking for The Don.They became blood enemies, ready to bring each other down with every means they had.At first The Don seemed to be winning, but he ha
As Ferdinand entered Grandpa's chamber at the Hawthorne mansion, he found the elder man seated by the glass wall overlooking the bustling city. Grandpa appeared engrossed in the morning newspaper until Ferdinand's arrival caught his attention.“Ah, Ferdinand, the Talk of the Town! Come in!” He said with a big smile.Ferdinand raises an eyebrow “What do you mean, Grandpa?”Grandpa handed Ferdinand the newspaper, where an article boldly portrayed his rise from a humble university student to a renowned figure, mentioning his past struggles.But some of the details were exaggerated. They mentioned that Ferdinand went for days without food.Ferdinand chuckled, “they make it sound like I survived on air and ambition. It wasn't that dramatic.”“But it must have been tough for the grandson of a multi billionaire to go through such hardships.” Grandpa commented.Ferdinand fell silent for a moment before turning to Grandpa with a more serious expression.“Grandpa, can you tell me again how my