CHAPTER 6: DID YOU SIGN THE DIVORCE AGREEMENT ?
Giovanni’s eyes widen on seeing Hudson and he had to look around before allowing the stand-men to let him, on entering in, Hudson pulled Giovanni into a tight hug and Giovanni’s face went sour as he felt unexplainable pains all over him. He couldn’t even lift up his arms to push him away. Thinking of it now, Giovanni didn’t notice it before but after seeing how Hudson hug him, his whole body hurts too much." To be honest, I’m hurt! " Giovanni managed to say as he couldn’t endure the pain anymore. His band-aid are now already filled with blood like it’s just being wrapped around him to stop the bleeding. Hudson pulled out of the embrace and his eyes almost pip out of its socket." Who… what.. ion think this is legal.. who did you offend? What happened? Who did this to you? " He asked, wiping his tears as he fixated his surprise gaze on Giovanni’s body. he sniffled and made to touch him but Giovanni was quick to assert. He moved back a little and Hudson apologized sincerely;" I’m really sorry… For real, bro! I really am… I didn’t know Florence could be that selfish… I… I’m sorry…" Hudson cried, apologetically, his hands clasped together." Who’s he? " Mr. Golden asked and Adam replied; " He’s the Gilbert’s heir. " Mr. Golden chuckled disdainfully. He walked up to him and asked; " Do you know who I am? " Hudson looked down at his toes as he answered carefully." Yes sir! " Mr. Golden nodded and walked up to him. He raised his head up to look at him by his chin.*Slap * Mr. Golden landed a resounding slap on Hudson’s left cheek, shocking everyone. Giovanni’s eyes widen as he watch Hudson stagger back in shock.*Slap * Another one and Giovanni yelled; " Dad!!! " Hudson’s eyes widen on hearing that and he asked in disbelief; " Dad? " Mr. Golden nodded and replied; " Yeah! Dad and this second slap is for me being his dad. " As if that wasn’t enough, another resounding slap met Hudson already burning cheek." Dad! that’s okay… He’s really nice to me, he’s different from everyone. " Giovanni defended, trying to save Hudson from his father’s continuous slap." Where were you? What were you doing when my son was being maltreated? "Mr. Golden asked angrily. even though he didn’t show it, he just couldn’t accept the fact that he has a son out there and he’s been treated this badly just because he was lost. How dare them?" I’m really sorry, sir… I really am! " Guilt was eating Hudson up really bad and all he could say was sorry as tears stream down his cheek. Mr. Golden scoffed loudly and asked; " Sorry? If sorry could patch things up, then, continue saying it till my son will heal. Look at him, does it look like sorry will make him get better? " Hudson sniffle, wiping his uncontrollable tears with the back of his palm." I really don’t know what else to say…I didn’t know this will happen. If I had known, I’d have stayed in town, I’m really sorry. " Giovanni walked up to him and pull him closer to himself, patting him by his shoulder." Do you know who made my son like this? " Mr. Golden asked and he shook his head. that was when Giovanni realized it too that he doesn’t know those thugs from the cell back there at the police station and at the units where he was taken to when he arrived here." Your stupid grandmother sent thugs to beat up my son back at the police station so that he won’t have the gut to say anything for himself in defense. As if that wasn’t enough, she rushed the trial and what did your sister say? " Addams took it from there as he showed them the video." I’m Mr. Giovanni Smith wife and his wife, I’ll say am really disappointed and embarrassed in this type of situation. " She stopped, as tears gathered up in her eyes." I’ve loved my husband since we were married and I’ve seen him as a priceless gem only me has. I… I had no idea that my husband will be this ruthless… he was so innocent back then, I could remember his cute and innocent behavior and one night, everything changed so fast that I couldn’t believe it. he… I’m really sorry for this. " She said, wiping her tears off.In the video, the yes watching her were full of pity, some were proud of her to have put up with her husband. Then, the judge ordered; " You may continue! "" That night, he came home with a million-dollar cash… I was so scared and decided to ask but he… I was hit instead and he threatened me not to tell anyone. I wanted to scream out for help but… *sniffle * I couldn’t. it was as if his eyes were everywhere I am and when this happened, he wanted to use my baby brother as his bait but… I had no choice since it’s concerning my family…"Tears fell uncontrollable from her eyes and Giovanni didn’t know when he burst out laughing. He laughed till he felt his stomach hurt so much. That was when he finally stopped." Who would have thought my wife is such a good actress? " Giovanni asked and Hudson remained silent, not knowing what to say. Now, he’s eager to know how much she was offered for her to agree on this." I’m not a bad person but I just can’t help my heart sinking till it’s covered in blood. Like… Hudson… I’m not even sure if I should trust you. " Giovanni ventured, inserting one hand into his pocket and Hudson quickly averted his gaze to him." What do you mean? Believe me when I say I’m ready to go any length in helping you… I can really do anything g to get your forgiveness… Just give me the order and I’ll carry it out for you. " Hudson cajoled with full determination and Giovanni nodded." The headline news is important as it is… Dad! you’ll attend the press conference by yourself, okay? Addams will take care of all the press publishing companies and Hudson! " Giovanni halt, finally facing him." Is Florence getting married? " He asked and Hudson furrowed his brows in confusion as he asked too; " Is she? "" If she’s not, why does she want the divorce so bad? " Giovanni asked no one in particular and Sam finally spoke; " She might just want to get rid of you! "" Yeah! I’d have the same thought if I were you but I was her husband… that’s not how she does her things. " Giovanni replied and Hudson asked; " Did you sign the divorce agreement? "CHAPTER 7: FALLING INTO HIS TRAP"No! I didn’t, why? " He asked and Hudson released a sigh of relief." The company David is taking care of belongs to you. So, if you had sign it, the company would have officially belong to Florence. " Giovanni mouthed an oh and he snapped his fingers;" More reasons for them to put the illegal charges blames on me! Woah… so, I own that company? " He asked, lying on the bed as a wide smile appeared on his lips." If you really want to work for me, why don’t you get me as much as information as you know. " Giovanni smile widely, staring at Hudson." Okay! As you wish. " Hudson replied and Giovanni nodded.***NEXT MORNING- THE GOLDEN AIR NEWSLive, at the Golden Air News, there are reporters everywhere, all set their cameras, ready to take in the live that’s going to be the headline news of the whole of Accolade Hills. The reporters all received a text message from the Golden family that there will be an announcement today regarding a particular news w
CHAPTER 8: HIS PURPOSEAfter the live ended, many people who streamed it started cutting out from the real videos, posting it online with shady comments, directing to the Gilbert’s family. David stood at a corner, picking on his fingers as he read the hateful comments about him and his family. He couldn’t help but to just cuss out everyone. " The Gilbert family are filled with scoundrels; they should just run out of money and go broke till infinity. " He read aloud and he hissed loudly, scrolling up to check on another comments. " I hate how dishonest they are and the old hag, how spiteful she’ll be to even send thugs to beat her son-in-law to death. "" So? what if he’s a live-in-son-in-law? Does he deserve all these kind of shit? " David scoffed, then, chuckled afterwards." Like, you guys hated live-in-sons-in-law, what happened now? " He asked, no one in particular as he couldn’t help but continue reading the hateful comments. Then, he heard footsteps approach him from behind,
CHAPTER 9: THE UNEXPECTEDTHREE DAYS LATERIt’s been three days since everything has been revealed and also, three days that Giovanni has been out of prison. The Gilbert family are all around the table, including Hudson and Giovanni. The meeting today isn’t like any other, it’s about the new company that’s own by the Golden heir. They all sat patiently waiting for Mrs. Gilbert, none talking to one another. The silence there can make a pin drop sound clear. Giovanni was enjoying the silence when Abel spoke up; " Yeah, I understand it’s part of family but Giovanni doesn’t need to be here. " Giovanni almost rolled eyes at him but he had to suppress himself and just put up with it." It’s none of your business whether he’s here or not. " Florence snapped and Hudson made a disgusting face at her. He scoffed and face back his work." Florence, doing this doesn’t suit you… we all know how you ganged up with us to get rid of your good for nothing husband. " Jeremy, one of the sons-in-law mock
CHAPTER 10: THROW HIM OUT!!!All eyes widen on witnessing the impossible reality that just occurred. Many unanswerable questions couldn’t be helped but ask as all eyes glued to Giovanni who has a satisfying smirk on. Then, he looked at his palm in an instant with widen eyes. A loud gasp escaped his lips as he stared around at everyone and found eyes ogling at him." Oh my Lord! I didn’t do that, right? " He asked in bewilderment as his eyes landed on Hudson who is in a trance of shock. He has never for once thought Giovanni will slap his mother, it doesn’t hurt him though, it’s just that it’s unbelievable." Wh-at did you… Oh my God!!! I’m not believing this! Did you just slap my mom? " David asked, clenching his jaw hard. He pressed his lips together, getting up from his seat. Then, he pointed at Giovanni with an exasperated sigh…. " Who do you think you are? "" Why is that important now? Look at your mom, she’s turning pale! " Abel notified them and that kind of brought them all ba
CHAPTER 11: ARE YOU GAY?" Get in here this instant, there’s an insolent fool here who thinks highly of himself! " She mumbled, glaring hard at Giovanni who’s currently coughing, due to how hard he laughed earlier. In no seconds, the security entered and Mrs. Gilbert pointed at Giovanni before screaming loudly; " Throw him out!!! " The security men cladded in black suits marched forward and threw Giovanni in their arms as if he was just a sack of an unwanted trash. With that, they exit the conference room with him on one of the man’s shoulder. He didn’t bother to retaliate, he just settled on the security man shoulder till they were out of sight. Mrs. Gilbert cleared her throat after throwing daggers of glares at Hudson who walked back to his seat without opposing what just happened. " Grandma! What is Mr. Jones and Mr. Hills doing here? " Florence asked, staring at the top two youngest successful businessmen in the whole of Golden City. The two men are likely to be with Mrs. Gilbe
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 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