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2023-01-02 19:43:17"Wait, you're Gustav? The designer Gustav?" Johnathan asked in amazement.
Gustav walked closer quickly and bowed his head to Johnathan and so did his assistants.
"Yes Master Cross, that's me. It's my absolute pleasure to meet you and to be of service to you. These two with me are my assistants Lynette and Tori" Gustav said and remained to bow until Johnathan told him and his assistants to raise their heads.
"So Gustav, what brings you here? Don't tell me that you, the famous Gustav is going to be styling me?" Johnathan asked and the smirk Gustav had was all the evidence he needed.
"If the young master will just stand like this, I would like to take your measurements," Gustav said, showing Johnathan the exact position to stand in and Johnathan followed, acting very happy to oblige.
"Lynette, bring me the tape, and Tori, go bring me the materials we'll need from outside the room" Gustav instructed and his two assistants rushed to do as was told.
While Gustav and his assistants did their work, Abraham couldn't help but notice the grin Johnathan has been maintaining all this time and he became curious.
For someone who was wearing over-worn clothing when he found him laying unconscious by the school fountain, Abraham didn't think that Gustav would be someone his master was knowledgeable about.
Yes, Gustav is famous but it's amongst people who are invested in the fashion world or rich enough to afford one of his designs. So, how and why was Jonathan this ecstatic to meet the flamboyant man is what Abraham thought.
"Master Johnathan, if you don't mind me asking this but how did you get interested in Gustav's and his work?" Abraham asked and Johnathan looked at him as he tried to think.
Johnathan started to blush bashfully.
"What's the matter Master Cross? Why are you acting embarrassed?" Gustav while amending the fabric on Johnathan's body looked up at him and asked.
"Well, it's kind of embarrassing to say but the way I found out about Gustav was because my girlfriend at the time, Molly, wanted one of his designs for her birthday. Unfortunately, it was too expensive for me to afford and all I could give her was a cheap copy of the one she wanted. Let's just say she didn't appreciate it" Johnathan started chuckling bashfully.
Gustav's eyes widened in surprise.
"You couldn't afford one of my designs? That doesn't sound right for someone of your stature Master Cross" Gustav said and Johnathan looked at Abraham guiltily.
"Is there any reason why someone like you couldn't afford my design Master Cross?"
"The reason for that is a very long and personal one designer Gustav so I would appreciate it if you just act like the master didn't say anything just now" Abraham instructed.
Gustav looked at his assistants who were giving Johnathan a clean haircut and they both looked at him before they all looked at Johnathan.
The three gestured zipping their mouths shut and throwing away the keys.
"I and my assistants will just pretend like we didn't hear anything," Gustav said, putting the finishing touches on the suit he was making for Johnathan.
Johnathan couldn't wait to see what he looked like wearing one of Gustav's designs for the fire time.
Only a couple of months ago and he couldn't even afford a new pair of socks for his rather expensive school uniform but now he's being dressed by freaking Gustav of all people?
Is this a dream or reality?
"Done!" Gustav said, same time as when his assistants finished their job styling Johnathan's hair and the three stepped away from Johnathan to see how he looked.
"Tori, go bring the mirror in here so that the master can see what he looks like" Gustav instructed and Tori went to do just that.
Lynette cleaned the mess they had made.
When Johnathan saw what he looked like after all the improvements he's made physically in the last couple of months mixed with the work Gustav and his assistants have done for him, Johnathan couldn't believe that it was him in the mirror.
"You look handsome Master Cross," Tori said.
"Looking like a true ladies killer Master Cross, that suit fits you perfectly," Lynette said and Johnathan smirked.
Hearing these two beautiful women compliment him like this was a boost in confidence Johnathan didn't think he would appreciate this much.
"I do look good don't I? Thanks" Johnathan smirked.
"Thanks for the wonderful work designer Gustav. I know it must have been strange getting a request to come to make a suit for someone in a hospital from an influential family like the master's" Abraham said as he stepped closer to get a better look at Johnathan.
Surprisingly, Gustav shrugged as he was handing his tools to his assistants.
Johnathan who saw the shrug Gustav did through the mirror got curious.
"What's with the shrug designer Gustav? Are you saying that you've been in a similar situation like this before?" Johnathan asked.
"Yes Master Cross, I have. Not so long ago I was requested to make a suit for someone very important who so happens to have been in the hospital at the time" Gustav said nonchalantly.
What he said sparked curiosity in Johnathan and Abraham.
Johnathan chuckled and Abraham grunted
"Surely, whoever this person is, they couldn't have been as influential as Master Johnathan now could they?" Abraham smirked.
With a blank expression, Gustav said "Definitely not as influential or important as Master Cross or the Cross family. This person was way more"
Abraham's eyes widened and Johnathan looked dumbfounded.
"That's ridiculous, there's only a handful of people that could fit that description designer Gustav. Surely you don't mean that it was someone from one of the seven—" Abraham said but Gustav's cut him off mid-sentence.
"That's exactly what I'm saying Mr. Abraham, this person is that important. I was sworn into an oath of silence concerning this person so like I kept silent about what Master Johnathan said earlier, I would appreciate it if you two do the same for me and this individual" Gustav pleaded but Abraham wanted to press more.
"It's fine designer Gustav, we won't bother you into saying what you don't want to," Johnathan said before Abraham could force Gustav to say more and Abraham conceded.
"Thank you, Master Cross," Gustav said as he and his assistants bowed their heads to Johnathan and he permitted them to raise it.
"So what's next?" Johnathan asked.
"I already have your measurements printed in my mind Master Cross so I'll go make some more clothes for you when I return to my shop back in Polaris and I'll send them over to you when they're done. Trust that they will all be to your liking" Gustav said.
Johnathan smirked "There's no problem there designer Gustav. I know I can always trust your work to be the best possible"
"And Abraham, what's our plans now that I've been dressed?" Johnathan asked.
"Then there's nothing keeping us here Master Johnathan. It's time we return home to go see your grandfather. While you were being dressed he sent a message telling us to hurry up" Abraham said and Johnathan nodded his head.
All five of them would leave the hospital room and hospital entirely, get into their cars with escort and leave the military barracks with immediate effect, heading for the Cross mansion.
The car Gustav and his assistants were in separated from Johnathan's and they were taken to the airport to return home to Polaris while Jonathan and Abraham's escort continued for the Cross mansion.
Soon after, Johnathan's escort drove through the massive gate of the Cross mansion and when they parked, Abraham lead Johnathan to go meet his grandfather.
Johnathan was stunned by all the amazing things he saw on their way to see his grandfather.
The insanely expensive furniture, sculptures, art pieces, beautiful maids, and the rest were enough to accept the fact that he wasn't the same poor boy from some months ago.
The two stopped in front of Johnathan's grandfather's study room door and Abraham knocked on it.
"Master, it's Abraham and I've brought the young master with me like you asked," Abraham said and they waited for a response.
Johnathan's heart would beat increasingly fast from the thought of meeting his grandfather for the first time.
He wondered what type of man was he going to be behind that door. A nice old man like most grandfathers are or a stern and serious one worthy to rule over all this wealth?
Would he be someone like his father Jaxon who was a mix of both, kind and serious when he needs to be? He was about to find out
"Abraham, you have my permission to come in," Johnathan's grandfather said and Abraham opened the door.
Abraham walked into the room first to greet the man who had been waiting there for them then when he raised his head he faced the open door and said.
"Master Johnathan, you can come in now"
Johnathan walked into his grandfather's study slowly and nervously until he was standing in front of his grandfather who sat behind his desk.
"Master, this is your grandson, Young master Johnathan, and Master Johnathan allow me to introduce you to your grandfather and current ruler of the Cross Empire, Master Zebadiah Cross"
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For those who enjoyed Anthony’s backstory and would like to follow it, The Midnight Heir is a book of its own. It follows Anthony’s adventures up until the Summit and beyond that.What was given here is just the first 22 chapters of a book with more than 300 chapters so you guys just barely scratched the surface. Please go check out that book if you find Anthony’s story and character interesting. I wrote that book before Wish To Be Rich so you can see the difference in writing skill and quality— not to say that it doesn’t have quality cause it does.I’ve said what I want to say so for now, this is goodbye from Johnathan Cross and the crew. If this book gets the love it deserves then I’ll be back to continue with a new volume. I’ve already mapped out everything that’s going to take place. There’ll be higher stakes, cross-overs, more world-building, interesting relationships, and all that jazz.I promise that future volumes will be bigger but that’s only if the book gets traction.Befor
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The paramedic who had the syringe in his hand paused, jaw dropped, leaning back and filled with utter confusion.Anthony who was seeing all of this instantly got a look of disgust aimed at Franklin and what he just did."What the hell is wrong with you? Why would you do that, take away the only thing that’s saving your life right now?!" Anthony asked while he grimaced.He pulled himself away from Franklin and then with the anger still in him but now also mixed with a state of confusion, he pushed a weakened Franklin to the ground."Just what the hell do you want from me?!" Anthony yelled in an exasperated manner, looking down at Franklin who was holding on to his neck and trying to breathe in as much air as he possibly could.Contrary to being the one who had inflicted pain on everyone else, physically or otherwise, Anthony looked like he was in more agony than anyone else, huffing and trying to find a way to get calm."Alright you fool, that's enough from you. Just take a look at wha
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Chaos ran wild as many of the patients in the main entrance of The Meteor Garden hospital scattered for either their safety or as a knee-jerk response to Anthony and Franklin.Some were patients with high sensitivity like epilepsy, autism, or Tourette so the sudden act of violence was enough to trigger them.Being among the few staff there and a proactive one at that, the nurse behind the counter hurriedly grabbed the landline and put out a call."Can we get some medics over here in the main area, right now?! We need as much help as possible with handling the patients and also to put a stop to a visitor who's gone crazy!" she yelled into the mouthpiece then slammed the landline back on itself.The nurses were able to get to the more mentally balanced patients who only fell to the floor while trying to move away from Anthony and Franklin.As for those currently going crazy, they needed more serious help from the paramedics who were able-bodied enough to appropriately handle the situati
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["Hello? Who is this?"] Finally, after three attempts his call was answered."This is Anthony, Mr's Faller. I was just calling to see how Samuel was doing" he sat in the bed with his shoes off but still had his casino dealer outfit on.["Umm, he's fine. It's already way past his bedtime so he should be in bed sleeping. Is anything the matter?"]After hearing this, Anthony second-guessed himself on if Samuel was okay or not.Anthony thought that he might just be worrying for nothing. "It's nothing, I just wanted to call since it's been a while since I last did, that's all" he smiled["It has been a minute since you called but honestly I can't blame you, not when you and my husband have something so serious like Ama— Oh, sorry I mentioned that"] she covered her mouth.Anthony chuckled as a way to lighten the mood "You don't have to be ma, I also know how this has shaken your family so don't hold yourself on my account. I'll be just fine" he smiled["I'm glad to hear that and you make su
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'The features, the resemblance, it's all so uncanny' Even in the intensity of the reproach, a conflicting thought lingered in Franklin's mind as he stared at Anthony.Anthony's face didn't undergo any negative changes after being accused, he remained as unfazed and stoic as ever "What are you talking about Sir, cheating in what game?""Don't play dumb with me kid, the others may have been too distracted to notice but I had my eyes on you the entire time and I know sleight of hand when I see it. Nothing can escape these trained eyes of mine" Franklin said."Okay sir, sounds like you're talking about a magic show you must have gone to. Sleight of hand? How does that have anything to do with me, a simple part-timer?" Anthony scrunched his eyebrows, tilting his head to the left."Why you!" Franklin exclaimed, smacking his tongue afterward.'Who is this kid? He couldn't be him could he?' Franklin's glare became even more intense and with that, it was evident that he wasn't going to back do
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"Ah! I caught you!" Exclaimed a panting voiceSeeing Samuel getting shoved and falling towards the street, Anthony screamed out his name, reflexively reaching out with one of his hands even though the distance between them was too great that he wouldn't even be able to do anything.The driver of the incoming truck panicked and smashed the brakes as hard as he could.Unfortunately, the distance between them was so small that their impact was certain, but still, he tried. The truck's tires skid forward, about to hit Samuel while at the other side of the road Anthony watched, unable to do anything.Suddenly, his eyes flicked to a few meters behind Samuel where he saw a man, an aged man in a carton brown pants suit, reaching out for Samuel.Everything happened so fast that before Anthony knew it the aged man had grabbed onto Samuel's wrist, then pulled the preteen towards himself.*VROOM*The truck passed, nobody was hit and the person on the passenger seat, whose heart felt like it was
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He picked up his ID card, not caring about what she had going on beside him."Okay, good luck with that" he started heading for the exit but…"Good thing you said that because you're the one who's gonna need it" she smirked and he stopped with his hand on the knob, turning around to face her."What's that supposed to mean?!" He asked with a frown, sensing that what she said was a threat.She got up, walked back to her seat, and sat down without any restraint that it almost broke the spring in the seat.She continued stuffing her mouth with her food while glaring evilly at Anthony."What did you mean by t—" he asked again but then she interrupted him."Since you're looking to work for a restaurant of this level, you should also know that there are benefits or I should say, connections, that being the manager has presented me with. Businessmen, lawyers, doctors, politicians, Mobsters, and even families in the Hierarchy all pay a whopping amount of money just to reserve seats around my t
