CHAPTER 8: HIS PURPOSE
After 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, making him turn his phone off. He looked back to check who it is and met his mother, glaring daggers at him." To the hall! " She ordered, coldly before leading the way and David followed. They reached there and the family are already gathered at the table, except one person of course, Hudson!He slowly went to his seat and Mrs. Gilbert cleared her throat before proclaiming; " Yeah… This has happened and we were lucky to have the Golden not take this matter farther than this… like, what if Florence hasn’t met Addams Golden? What would have happened to the Gilbert family? " She asked and Florence smile proudly, her ego surfacing in the atmosphere." I don’t care about the news or something, what will happen to Giovanni? If we don’t take him in and the people out there finds out, we are surely going to be the center of attention again and this time, it will be worst. The only advantage this news brought us is that we were noticed by the Golden family. " Abel, David’s cousin stated and they all went silent.They were all still silent when Hudson appeared, not sparing anyone glance. He was on his phone with his eyes glued to it, then, Mrs. Gilbert asked; " Where are you going? " He raised his head up and gave a simple reply; " Going to pick Giovanni up… " without holding up for anyone’s opinion, he left immediately.Mrs. Gilbert heaved a rough sigh, rubbing the bridge of her nose. Then, asked; " You said he didn’t sign the divorce paper, right? " Florence looked up sharply on hearing that and all eyes fell on her." Grandma… Please, I’m not going back to him! " She protested, tears gathering up in her eyes and Mrs. Gilbert chuckled softly before getting on her feet, hitting her stick on the ground." You have to go back to him, whether you like it or not. So, bear the cross and act like the lady you are! " She scolded, walking away afterwards. Florence pushed her seat off, stomping out of the hall too.[; " Oh my! Oh my!! Oh my!!! Who the hell in here did you offend? Oh my God!! "] She groaned in frustration as the words she uttered to him in the prison the other day rang in her." Even if I want to act all innocent, I was the prime witness to his case, how will I even tell him it was a mistake on my side when it’s obvious that it was on purpose? " She groaned in irritation, banging the door behind her on entering their room.[" You? Make them regret? Inside this prison you’re in? Giovanni, wake up… it’s your end time and let me tell you, I’ve never for once loved you… I just had to put up with it till the right time comes and when I saw my baby brother was in danger, I had to pull you in for it. "]" Arrghh!!! " She screamed loudly, ruffling her hair in frustration. Does this have to occur? Everything was going well for her yesterday and now, this has to happen?" Giovanni!!! You son of a bitch, asshole, an irritation mustered up face, a pig dumb, dirty scum!!! You are just a luck chaser, you idiot! " She screamed out, venting her frustration in the air.***Minutes later, Hudson drove into the compound and screech to a halt, rushing down to help Giovanni out. The stand-men around watch Giovanni in pity as Hudson help him out. He’s putting on an up and down joggers, giving him the best fit of the guy he really is. Anyone who doesn’t know him before might think he’s a new guy who’s just arrived in the country.He was looking so freaking hot that any lady with a heart whatsoever will drool over and over for him. They reached the sitting room and met the family there, obviously waiting for them. Then, Giovanni mumbled, his grip on Hudson’s material tightening; " I think… uhm… I want to go to my room. "Florence descended the stairs staring hard at Giovanni who didn’t even notice her. She couldn’t stop staring at the angel-made-like with a demon beauty. She quickly arranged herself and quavered; " Giovanni… " On hearing that, Giovanni chuckled inwardly and looked up slowly to meet her gaze on him." I don’t think Giovanni has the time to take in all your words now, he needs to rest up and mind you, no one should check up on him. " He warned, taking Giovanni away from them.They both entered Hudson’s room and Giovanni heaved a rough sigh, ruffling his hair as he walked up to the bed. Then, he whisper yell; " How am I going to keep up with this? It’s frustrating! " Hudson chuckled and joined him on the bed." Did you see Florence? She was trying to put on a façade. " Hudson uttered and Giovanni exhaled loudly." I just want to sleep all my worries off… if Addams call, tell him to announce the company opening next three days. " He declared and he lay on his back, dozing off instantly. Hudson kept staring at Giovanni and he lower his gaze a little before he muttered amidst gritted teeth;" Even if you insist it’s your game to play, I’ll make sure to be a weapon you’ll be using for the rest of the game. "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 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