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 which they don’t know about.Fleets of super-expensive cars drove into the area as stand-men rushed out of almost fifteen of them and they all jogged to a limousine, guarding it closely. Some opened the doors and Mr. Golden himself came out with Mr. smith, who’s his father. The Golden has an investigator in the police team, Andrea Golden.They all marched to the stage with flashes of cameras flickering on them. The reporters weren’t playing at all, none of them wants to miss the factual moments and it’s taking the picture of the moments and exactly what they are going to say." The live will start now! " Carly Lawrence, the head reporter for the Golden Air news proclaimed and Andrea came forward with a lot of files in her hand." Starting from the actual news that cause an uproar early in the morning last two weeks. It was first announced that Mr. David Gilbert was the one involved in the Embezzlement, Money laundering, Drug trafficking and other illegal acts but was alter announced that it was their live-in-son-in-law, Mr. Giovanni Smith that set up the façade wanting their son to take the blame.No investigation was carried out and due to how it was connected to the Golden family, we had to investigate privately. " Before she could proceed, many questions started pouring in;" How is it related to the Golden family? "" Was your company part of the company’s money that was embezzled? "" Why don’t y’all sit quietly, take the videos and not ask questions? Any reporter that violates the rule of asking question will be thrown out, not out of here though, just out of the publishing industry. " Carly warned coldly and everywhere went dead silent.Then, Andrea proceeded; " Mr. David Gilbert was once an acquaintance of the Golden family but when they found out about him being a fraud, they had to send him away. So, when this kind of incident occur, we had to take action against it and not let someone else fall his victim.Without any further explanation, we reveal to you, the evidence that clearly shows that Mr. David Gilbert is a prime suspect in the case and not Mr. Giovanni Smith. Along the line in our investigation, we found out that Mrs. Gilbert, the grandmother of the Gilbert family also bribed the thugs in the prison to murder Mr. Giovanni Smith so that he won’t be able to expose their secrets.We are now announcing to the people of Accolade Hills to not blame the Gilbert family for this deed as they are just doing it for family sake. It’s also a good example of Unity among them. This evidence will be submitted at the police station and if by chance, something like this happens in the future, the Gilbert family will be charge guilty for it even if… they are not guilty. "On saying that, Andrea stepped aside and allowed her uncle to step on stage. Mr. Golden walked up to the stage and announced; " It’s been twenty-three years since we last saw the heir of the Golden family who went missing with his mother. His mother’s dead body was found but he wasn’t. so, I’m using this opportunity to announce that the Golden Heir has been found but won’t be shown to the public for security purpose.He asked me to deliver the message that goes as; " He stopped for a while, as Sam handed him a letter. He unfold it and cleared his throat before reading it;" I’m sorry for not coming out today and at the same time, I’m happy to announce my grand welcome back. I’ll be launching my new company and as a starter, I’ll be needing partnership so, any company that meets up my requirements and is accepted to partner up with me, I’ll invest in that company and will legalize the company’s product across the world. " He folded back the paper and cleared his throat one more time before proclaiming;" If you want to partner up with my son’s company, all your details should be sent to Addams Golden, he’s my son’s general manager. " With that, he left the stage and Carly took over." Thank you for your cooperation and I’m glad to announce the end of the live. Thank you so much, my fellow dedicated reporters and I pray our hard work pays off. "The family got on their feet and was about to leave when the reporters hovered around them. The stand-men were fast enough to cover them from the hungry reporters." Mr. Golden, how do you feel about your son’s return? " Reporter A asked and Mr. Giovanni was fast to reply that; " Uhm.. What can I say? I’m really happy about it… I don’t know if y’all can understand but a father without his child is like a barren and any lady that goes through that understands how hell is like… so, I’m really happy for my son’s return. "" We also heard that your son went missing last twenty-three years because of a conflict that occurred in your family, is that true? " Another reporter asked and Mr. Giovanni scoffed loudly." So? Are you saying that one of my family caused the tragic incident last twenty-three years? " He asked, and the reporter chuckled awkwardly." If you don’t know something or you’re not sure about it, keep your mouth shut and I hope y’all learn from this. You don’t mess with the Golden family and whatever happens in the family remains in my family. Which company is she working for? " Mr. Golden asked and the reporter hands fell as realization dawn on her." It’s Breaking News First…" Sam replied and Mr. golden proclaimed; " From hereon, this lady is now fired from her company and I’m passing this order that no company should hire her ever again. " With that, he stormed off angrily.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 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 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