CHAPTER 1: UNEXPECTED BETRAYALThe wide muscular body stood at the age-old center of a mall, staring up at the billboard as it announced the early news in the morning. He was on his way to carry out the errands of his mother-in-law when the sudden news that’s gotten the whole city in an uproar made him stop. " We are live at the City Hall of the Gilbert where a lot of evidence was found for embezzlement and drug trafficking. News has it that the last child of the Gilbert, Mr. David Gilbert is the one handling the company where these evidence was found. billions of dollars, gold bars, drugs that are highly prohibited in the country and files supporting the indications of money laundering. " " What the fuck is this? Okay! I know he’s hungry for money but he can’t do this just for money? This is so stupid! " He finally uttered, shaking his head in disbelief as his eyes glued to the billboard. Then, his phone made a loud buzz from his pocket, startling those beside him who are also watch
CHAPTER 22: WHY AM I HERE?" Yeah, we had history! " He replied, with a light smile on his lips. Addams stood up right, then, asked; " History? Care to elaborate? " Jeremy snickered, heaved a sigh, then, inquired, staring at Addams; " You do know he’s gay, right? " Addams nodded and replied; " Yeah, just found out about that! " Jeremy nodded, then, added; " We were once in love but we couldn’t work out because of his sister. " " You’re gay, too? And you were once in love with Hudson? " Addams inquired, in surprise and Jeremy nodded with a smile. Addams lips slightly parted in alter shock as he kept staring at Jeremy. Jeremy noticed his quietness and had to face him to check on him only to find him staring at him. " What? Is it that shocking? " He asked and Addams chuckled dryly, then, implored, still surprised; " What more can be shocking than that? What now happened, what about his sister? " Jeremy heaved a sigh, then, diverted his attention to Florence, making Addams looked there
CHAPTER 21: YEAH, WE HAVE HISTORY" Patient Killen in ward 301 is nowhere to be found!!! " It kept repeating the same thing but the Doctor instructed them to ignore it and continued doing it until some Doctors appeared and inquired worriedly; " Patient Killen? What are you doing to these people? " They all stopped on hearing that.The Doctor instructing them, then, replied; " They are my visitors! " Lady Gilbert and his grandchildren eyes all widen in surprise on hearing that. They couldn’t help but to let their curiosity win over as they asked; " Is he patient Killen from 301? " The Doctors all gazed at them and they replied questioningly; " How come you don’t know who he is if you’re here to visit him? "" We do not even know him, we just met him and he came to us… I mean… We are not his visitors! " Abel tried to explain and before they could blink, they were surrounded by some nurses. They looked around and asked in confusion; " What’s going on? " the Doctors and Nurses all smile
CHAPTER 20: THEY ARE MY VISITORSHudson was about to touch him when he noticed a red dot. His eyes widen as he rushed to him and immediately, a loud gunshot was heard. They all covered their young masters up in fear and Jeremy’s whole body shook as blood spurt out on his face. His eyes widen as they glued to Hudson who went down on his knees immediately. Thinking it was Hudson that got shot, the stand-men was about to rush to him but their eyes almost poked out of their sockets as they noticed Giovanni. His suits were soaked in blood and he stood still with a nonchalant expression. Addams hands dropped as he witnessed the scene and without waiting, Sam ordered in a horrific voice; " Go get the car, young master is bleeding!!! " Addams looked down at Hudson and noticed that the bullet passed through Giovanni’s body to his. Jeremy’s eyes welled up on in tears as he knelt in front of Hudson who has his eyes shut in agony. He raised his head up and made him lean on his chest as the tea
CHAPTER 19: IN RISK" Thank y’all for coming to this banquet, it’s a great honor to have this kind of party thrown after all the things that has happened. We appreciate y’all for finding it in your time to attend this party tonight but the biggest appreciation goes to the Golden. Having one of them here is like having every of the family member so, we’ll love to appreciate him better by giving him a round of applause. " Anthony proclaimed and a big round of applause was what followed." Not wasting anymore of our time, I’ll love to call the lady of the family on stage to address tonight’s occasion, welcome Lady Gilbert on stage with a big round of applause!! " Lady Gilbert smiled widely as she ascend the stage, taking over from Anthony who stood by her side. " Good evening everyone! It’s an honor to be here tonight and to get the chance to address this occasion. Well, as we all know, having someone big amidst a lot of people must be addressed properly so, I’ll love for Mr. Golden to
CHAPTER 18: I DIDN’T KNOW YOU TWO ARE SUPER CLOSE" Since you’re short of words, can you please vacate to your table? your attention isn’t needed here, anymore! " Hudson inquired, gesturing them to move ahead. Mr. Everdeen shifted his bow-tie uncomfortably before retorting with an unusual smile; " Hudson Gilbert, we’ll soon become family and you’ll be needing my help so, why don’t you refrain from joining these two…. It’ll benefit the both of us! "" How? " Hudson couldn’t help but ask. As far as he can remember, Mr. Everdeen wanting Florence to be married to Grey is because he has the Golden heir on his side. The Everdeen are truly wealthy but they are absolutely nothing compared to Jeremy, not to talk of his father, to not even go to the Golden heir at all." You and I know that us being in-laws is to your own benefit and not my family so, whatever you’re thinking that’s putting ideas into your head that it’ll benefit the both of us, trash it! " Hudson added with a sinister, obscure
CHAPTER 17: GREY EVERDEEN.TWO WEEKS LATERDecorative lights and illuminants lit up the whole household of the Gilbert’s mansion. Tonight was the banquet for the project the Gilbert family had secured two weeks ago. It was as if time was running on its own and thinking being in-laws with the Everdeen will make things easier for her, the acceptance for the party still took longer than she expected. Many top billionaires around Golden City are currently in the garden where the banquet will be held. Everywhere was screaming wealth. The decorations, the banquet tables and chairs that are uniquely decorated, including the decorative lights hung around the whole household. Everything there was just screaming wealth. Inside the mansion is the family with their favorable guests, congratulating them on their rare opportunity and while doing that, most of them were present to come humiliate Giovanni as usual. He stood beside Hudson, both men cladded in black suits, making them look elegant. I
CHAPTER 16: HE’S GAY" You do not have a say on this matter and this has been decided so, take it or take it, that’s it! " She purred and made to leave when Giovanni nonchalantly bellowed in a voice that held authority which sent chills down their spines; " When I say no, it’s a no! I have all say on this matter and it’s accept it or quit! That’s it! " Hudson was the first to look sideways to check if there’s nothing going on with Giovanni and he could swear that he hasn’t for once seen that expression of his before. Is he going to reveal who he is but now’s not the right time to do that, there’s still a lot to handle. All the family members all went mute on hearing that tone.Florence stood still on her spot with dropped jaw, staring endlessly at her useless husband. Did she just misheard or there’s this power his tone held? No way! Who is he to be speaking humbly and why does he not want to sign the divorce agreement? She looked around and heaved a sigh before taking her seat." Wh
CHAPTER 15: CHANGE OF TONE" How come nothing’s wrong with you both? " Florence asked, staring at both Hudson and Giovanni who’s currently in the dining, having supper. They came back home after Jeremy has dealt with the siblings to his heart content. Giovanni didn’t volunteer to go to the restaurant just because he wanted to go, he knew better than anyone that his in-laws are toxic than what they look like, so, he took the outing to his advantage by reaching out to Jeremy who is holding grudge against the family for some reason known to him, Giovanni and Hudson." When did Jeremy even come back, wasn’t he out of the City? " Mrs. Gilbert asked and Amy groaned loudly when her mother-in-law helped her dab her bruise. Giovanni chuckled from where he’s sitting, looking at them, they are obviously not going to recover anytime soon so, it’s fun to do what he just did." I heard Grandma is throwing a party! " Hudson furrowed, calling in attention and they all faced Lady Gilbert. She looked u
CHAPTER 14: DECEITFUL PLAN FAILEDGiovanni tilt his head a little on hearing that for a rethink, then, an idea struck into his head, making him agree; " Okay, I’m in! " Amy grinned widely on hearing that, making her face Hudson who nodded once before he could be ask. So, she looked back at her supportive team and they all nodded before getting on their feet. " Where are we going to have fun? " Giovanni asked and Amy gave a short reply; " At the Young Emperor Hotel and Suite! " Giovanni nodded and his eyes became lit on hearing that. " Hold on! Isn’t that supposed to be new? " He asked and they all faced him with knitted brows, furrowed at him in confusion. He raised a brow at them and Hudson elaborated; " There are Young Emperor properties around the world that’s ruled by Addams Golden and now that the heir is now here, he’s going to be taking full control of it! " Giovanni mouthed an oh as he nodded continuously." Speaking of heir, why is he in hiding, anyways? " Amy asked no one