“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
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.