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
On the rooftop of a sixty-floor skyscraper, a man named Joe stood, his silhouette against the city skyline as he puffed on his cigar, the smoke intertwining with the evening breeze. Lost in his thoughts, he gazed down at the bustling city below, seeming to be in a contemplative mood.As if breaking through his thoughts, a familiar voice approached from behind. "Careful, Joe, you might fall off the building," joked his friend Samuel as he joined Joe on the rooftop. Samuel was a jovial man, always ready with a quip or a smile, but he noticed that Joe was uncharacteristically serious.Ignoring the joke, Joe continued to stare into the horizon. Sensing the change in his friend's mood, Samuel asked gently, "How was your date with Catrina?"Joe finally turned to face Samuel, his expression unreadable. "Cancelled," he replied in his usual cold tone. Samuel raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Why? I thought you were into her," he asked.Joe's response was unexpected. "I felt no connection with
Today was Marcus's last bachelor party before his wedding to Sophie, the air was filled with excitement and anticipation. Ferdinand, usually a man of elegant taste, surprised everyone with his dressing style.He was dressed in a crisp black suit that contrasted sharply with his fair complexion. But there was something off about Ferdinand's attire. Instead of the formal attire expected at such an event, he was dressed like a wind servant, complete with flowing robes and a feathered mask, ready to serve his friend Marcus in any way he could.Marcus raised an eyebrow at his friend's unusual choice of outfit. "Ferdinand, what's with the costume?"Ferdinand smiled mischievously behind his mask. "I decided to dress the part of a servant tonight, Marcus. It's my way of ensuring that you have a night to remember."Marcus chuckled, shaking his head in amusement. "You never cease to surprise me, my friend. But I wouldn't expect anything less from you." He clapped Ferdinand on the back, gratef
“You heard me servant bo… Ferdinand Hawthorne?” Samuel paused when he saw Ferdinand's face after he took off his mask.“ Boss, it is wise if we leave here.” Samuel whispered to Joe.“ Why?” Joe asked.“ He is Ferdinand Hawthorne, the multi-billionaire.” Samuel replied in panic.“ What the fuck? You don't expect me to believe this is Ferdinand Hawthorne, do you? This common wine servant? Samuel, don't be naive.” Joe said loudly.But Samuel was sure it was Ferdinand. The pictures and videos of Ferdinand, and the magazines, were enough to make almost everyone know Ferdinand.He just shook his head as he knew his stubborn friend was about to put himself in trouble.“Listen, servant boy, since you wanted to know who I was, I will give you a reply…I am someone who can buy your entire family and everything they own. I am Joe Reins, sole heir to the Reins empire. “Joe boasted.“ He he, Joe didn't mean to say that, please forgive him, we are going now, bye.” Samuel said sheepishly, while drag
(Dear Reader, I am currently in a contest, and I would love it if you leave a review about this book, thank you.) When Ferdinand returned home, he explained all what happened at the cemetery to Grandpa. “Grandpa was left puzzled. Can you describe this old man you are talking about?” Grandpa asked “ He seemed to be in his late sixties, and he had a big scar across the left section of his face.” Ferdinand replied. Grandpa's sudden reaction came as a surprise to Ferdinand. He looked totally shocked as his eyes were left wide open. “Thompson?” Grandpa said barely above a whisper. Ferdinand, who was finding it hard to follow, asked. “ Who is Thompson Grandpa?” “He is my youngest brother.” Grandpa replied. “ Your youngest brother?” Ferdinand asked. Ferdinand had been living with Grandpa for years now, and he had totally left out the fact that he could have relatives out there too. “ Yes, my youngest brother. Only three people know about the symbols of the chosen ones.
Blake was shocked that his cousin never cared about the fact that he just returned from a war to save the organization which she currently worked in as a manager, but she cared so much about her stupid outfit." You slapped me?" Blake asked in disbelief." Should I do it again for you to be sure?" Zara asked back.The rest of the employees looked at Blake with the same hatred."Because he returned from a battle alive, he now thinks he is some sort of a hero.""Pfft, hero my ass. He should have died there."Blake decided to ignore all the comments around him. He took one last glance at Kira before walking away.Blake couldn't believe that after fighting off his ass for three years for the Thomson Company, the employees still treated him like thrash in his own late father's organization. How quickly the dead are forgotten. If his father was still alive, no one would have dared to even look him in the eyes.Even his cousin who was years younger than him, had the gods to slap him like a
The sun was really hot in the desert, making the sand shining under the sun. Blake and his team were standing outside a big bank in the Sahara desert. It was strange to see a bank in the middle of all that sand. The bank belonged to a gang called the Treble mafia, and they were there to get something for the boss. Steve was sitting in a van with the rest of the team, watching the security cameras while Blake was getting ready to go in.The Don had announced that anyone who retrieved a particular artifact from the Treble Mafia Gangs, then he will be made the next occupant of The Don's sit at the mafia table. "It's super hot today, but we've got a job to do," Blake said adjusting his sunglasses."I've got your back, boss," Steve replied on the radio, keeping an eye on the cameras.As Blake went inside, the rest of the team got ready for anything that might happen outside. When Blake set off the bank's alarm, their quiet sneaky plan turned into a big fight.“Take 'em down, Blake! St
"What the hell? Who are these bunch of nobodies? Do you know who you are messing with?" Zambora asked as he stood up from the ground.Blake and Steve decided to take off their disguise.Zambora chuckled when he saw both of them." So it's you guys? Have you come to save Cynthia? Hope you have brought the rest of my money, or else no one is leaving this place alive." He threatened."We won't be paying you, and you will be the only one dying here tonight," Blake said in a cold tone.Cynthia immediately left Zambora's side and ran towards Steve and Blake." You'll have to kill Zambora. Don't let him live. And when you are done, you must take over his base.This way, your new identity will be praised all over Ozark." Hades explained.Blake never wanted Cynthia to see the monster side of him, so he turned to Steve and requested, "Steve, go with Cynthia, I'll handle him." Steve nodded and he led Cynthia out of the room.Zambora immediately took out his gun and pointed it at Blake." Since y
" If you intervene now, you will call a lot of attention to yourself and Kai will soon find you." Hades explained." But I don't care about that." Blake complained." I know, but we need to act smart if we want to win this war. However, I don't plan to leave Cynthia in the hands of the Axe gang.You will have to change your identity and disguise yourself before carrying out any operation from now on.With that said, your quest tonight is to save Cynthia before the sun rises. Failure to do so, you will meet death. The chosen one of the golden hand must not be weak." Hades concluded.As uncle Martin stood there in tears, Blake placed his hand on his shoulder and said, " don't worry old man, I promise to bring her back to you by tomorrow morning."Uncle Martin looked at Blake, surprised." How do you plan to do that?" He asked.Blake smiled," just trust me."Steve understood what Blake meant as he had witnessed Blake's powers first hand, but uncle Martin was uncertain." Blake, I apprecia
Blake approached Cynthia, and greeted,"hey." Cynthia blushed and shyly avoided his eyes as he greeted her back."Hey, Blake How did you sleep?" asked Blake, trying to start a conversation."I slept okay, thanks. And you?" responded Blake politely."I slept well too," she responded.Since Blake would be living as a guest at Cynthia's home, he decided to be helpful. "Do you need any help?" he inquired. "Oh, I'm just finishing up here, but if you'd like, you could join me at the pig farm," Cynthia suggested."Sure,"Blake smiled.As they entered, they were greeted by the playful oinks and snorts of the pigs. The farm was muddy, and the pigs were happily rolling around in the slop.This was a life Blake hadn't experienced all his life, so he decided to enjoy it.He noticed a cute piglet and tried to pet it, but it playfully sprayed him with mud. Blake pushed the piglet away to make it stop, and the piglet felt offended by this and ran up to its mother, squealing.A few seconds later, B
Blake and Steve finally arrived at the police station, and they hurriedly stepped out of the car and headed inside. Approaching the officer at the reception, they greeted him with a polite "Good day, officer.""Good day," the officer replied, looking up from his desk. "How can I help you gentlemen today?"Blake took a deep breath before responding, "We're here to seek refuge because some people are after our lives."The officer's eyebrows furrowed in concern as he asked, "Who are these people?""They are assassins sent by my uncle, Kai," Blake replied grimly.The officer's reaction to hearing the name Kai was somehow suspicious. "And your name?" The officer asked."Blake Thomson." Blake replied.Without revealing much emotion, the officer told Blake, "I need to make a call. Please wait here; I'll be back shortly."As the officer walked away to another table and picked up a fixed phone to make his call, Blake's instincts kicked in. He felt a sense of unease creeping over him. His se
"Go ahead, say it." Blake demanded." First of all, I want to apologize for what I did back at the company." Steve began." What did you do?" Blake asked curiously."Kai made me do it. He threatened to fire me if didn't delete the evidence about Kira's fake act." Steve confessed.At this point, Blake's anger was boiling red. " What did you just say? Do you know what you did to me?" He yelled."I know, I am sorry Blake, I don't know how I'll ever make up for this mistake, but that's not all I came here for. I have something to show you." Steve said as he took out his laptop.He loaded a video, and it showed CCTV footage of Kai and Zara planning to kill Blake." Your life is in danger, Blake, and I suggest you leave town immediately. Given that Kai is one of the big six mafia bosses on earth, I suggest that you leave planet earth." Steve suggested." Where will I get the funds to board a spaceship?" Blake asked, and all of a sudden, a knock was heard outside of the door.Blake placed hi
Blake decided to go back to the spot where his dead parents once lay.As he looked at the picture, he traced the direction where his father's finger was pointing.The direction led him to a particular spot on the wall which had some cracks there, indicating that there was a hidden hole on the wall.When he opened it, he saw a strange box inside, and inside the box he saw a strange glove.Somehow he realized that he had seen the glove somewhere before, then he remembered that he had seen his grandfather wearing it in one of his old photos.And also, he had seen his great grandfather wearing one in his photos too. It looked like some family inheritance passed down from generation to generation, but he wondered why he had never seen his father wearing it, and why his father had never shown him before.As he looked at the glove, he felt drawn to it, and he decided to try it on, to see what it could do, though he found it strange that the glove was only available for his left hand.He to
Kai stormed into the surveillance room where Steve was monitoring the numerous screens displaying different sections of the premises. Steve turned around knowing that whatever Kai came there for wasn't good."Steve, are the cameras in the manager's room functioning properly?" Kai asked impatiently.Steve nodded, "yes sir, they are working fine."Kai's expression turned serious as he leaned in closer to Steve. "Did you see what happened in the manager's office just now?"Steve hesitated for a moment before replying fearfully. "Yes, I saw everything." Kai's eyes narrowed and a fierce look appeared on his face.he leaned back and crossed his arms. "If you want to keep your job, you'll do as I say. Delete the footage from the manager's office and tell everyone that the camera was faulty, so nothing was recorded." He threatened.Steve hesitated, his expression conflicted as he weighed his options. With a heavy sigh, he gave in to Kai's demands, his fingers swiftly deleting the evidence
The next day, Blake carefully chose a sharp suit because he knew he needed to look like a boss, or better still, one of the big six.As he stepped out the door, he arranged his tie and nodded his head. "Today's gonna be a great day." He smiled. But just then…"Good morning Mr Blake, you look good, going somewhere?" Martha's voice greeted from her backyard.Blake's smile quickly faded as he sighed. He couldn't blame Martha for being so nosey because she lived alone with her angry cat."Good morning Mrs Martha, good to see you too, and yes I am going somewhere, see you." Blake quickly left to avoid further questions."Wait… I… I wanted to… oh boy, there he goes again. I wanted to tell him that I had some breakfast to spare." Martha shook her head as she went back in. Blake quickly headed to the Thomson Company, his mind focused on the impending handover. Because he couldn't wait to take over his father's company, he almost entered Kai's office without knocking again.But he controll