CHAPTER 12: RUDE COMEBACKSYOUNG EMPEROR GROUPFlorence stepped out of the car with a heavy sigh on witnessing the sky scraper building right in front of her. Above the building, at the top has YOUNG EMPREROR GROUP built on it and down at the ground floor has the same thing, built in nothing but gold. It’s screaming nothing but wealth. It’s worth all the wealth pondered on it. Who would I’ve thought that in her entire life, she’ll ever set foot on this ground? She looked around and saw all the luxurious cars parked at the large park. She heaved a sigh for the umpteenth time for that day and looked sideways on hearing Jones voice; " You need not to worry, you see this company, my mom was the one that chose the building plan and how it should be decorated, that’s how close we are to the Golden! " Florence couldn’t help but to smile widely, if she has someone who’s as close as this to the Golden, then, life wouldn’t be difficult for her, right? She smile widely and that was when she re
CHAPTER 13: DECEITFUL PLAN 1NEXT DAYThe family gathered around, in the sitting room, watching the morning news which has Florence on it with a headline that says; IN CASE YOU’VE FORGOTTEN WHO YOU ARE, READ MY LIPS, YOU’RE ADOPTED! Said by the granddaughter of the Gilbert who snitched on her husband just for money. " How did go secure a project become go tarnish the Gilbert family image?!!! " Mrs. Gilbert yelled, loudly in anger as she glared at Florence who shook on her seat. She’s sitting alone on a one-sitter couch with over-sized black top that reached her knee." All this noise you’re making doesn’t change the fact about my deal, right? " Hudson asked, entering the sitting room with Giovanni beside him. It’s an early morning, so, they went out for a jog. He later secured the project with Young Emperor Group yesterday after Florence was beaten to pulp and was later thrown out like a piece of garbage." Is that what’s important right now? " Mrs. Gilbert asked, sending daggers of
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
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 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 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 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 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