CHAPTER 5: HUDSON GILBERT
After Giovanni left Florence, she huffed, trying to calm her breath, then, pick up her bag and left. On her way out of the correctional center, she bumped into a man due to how she was fuming and was eager to go home. She wanted to raise her voice on the person when her eyes suddenly widen on seeing who it is." There’s no way I’m dreaming, right? " She blurted out without thinking and the guy raised a brow at her." Are you Addams Golden? " He looked around and replied; " Yeah, I am. Do I not look like him? " He asked, helping her with her bag. A wide smile appeared on her lips and she bow a little." I’m sorry for bumping into you. " She apologized, tucking her hair behind her ear. Addams nodded and asked; " What’s your name? " Florence thought she was hearing things and asked; " Huh? "" Your name, what’s your na…?" He didn’t allow him to complete his question before she quickly replied; " It’s Florence, Florence Gilbert! " Her smile radiating elegantly. If Addams didn’t know her, he’d have thought he met the most innocent soul on Earth and to ruin the situation, Addams asked; " Oh! You’re the girl whose husband was accused of embezzlement and other illegal acts? " Florence gulped nothing down her throat as she cursed Giovanni inwardly." Yeah… the fact that he’s the poorest son-in-law in the whole of Accolade Hills… I’ve lived with him all my life and didn’t notice anything until he suddenly came home one night with a million-dollar cash… I was stunned that I couldn’t believe what I was seeing and the next day, he left home earlier than before. So, since then, I started noticing him. " Florence elaborated, sounding so believable." Woah! Women!!! " He mumbled and exhaled." If you don’t mind, can we exchange business cards, so, we can meet up frequently. " Florence added and he had to took a long stare at her before dipping his hand into his inner jacket and brought out his business card. He handed it over to her and she bit her lower lip, seductively as she gave out hers too.Without waiting any longer, he walked away and Florence couldn’t help but admire his angelic feature till he was out of sight. She screamed loudly in her head as she entered her car, beaming with smiles all over. She can’t wait to flaunt this card in front of her friends. She’s already imagining her grandmother’s expression in her head.****Addams entered the VVIP unit and exhaled, shutting the door behind him. He met the gaze of his father and brother staring intently at him and he looked back, with an awkward snicker before he finally walk up to where they are both sitting." He’s Addams Golden, he’s some few month older than you, so, he’s your elder brother. " Mr. Golden proclaimed and Addams faced Giovanni who’s silent and not making attempt to do anything. Mr. Golden nudge Giovanni to say something but he didn’t so, an idea pop into Addams head as he proclaimed;" I saw Florence out and exchange cards with her, where do you want to start avenging your vengeance? " Giovanni cleared his throat and declared; " I’m Giovanni Smith! " Addams chuckled with a nod and he stretch his hand out for a shake which Giovanni took." That doesn’t mean I trust you though! " Giovanni affirmed and Addams rub the bridge of his nose before bringing out Florence business card." My vengeance should be starting by now if only it’s like in the series but I’ll have to heal up and make sure to be right on track before plotting any plan but for now, we have something huger to deal with. " A smirk appeared on Giovanni’s lips on saying that and he snickered coldly on thinking about it." In case you don’t know, I’ll love for you to still be in here for the time you’ll be using in recovering. Addams will be taking acre of things for you and these stand-men will be here for your availability. Here’s your personal black card…" Mr. Golden stated, handling him a square-shaped box and he opened it to meet his black card there. Behind it is boldly written GOLDEN HEIR" What does this indicate? " He asked, showing the GOLDEN HEIR to his father and Addams replied in Mr. Golden stead; " It indicates as a pass… wherever you go or are and you bought something, if you show them the name, you’ll not be charged. Not only that, you can also show-off your power with it since it’s the only existing designated black card of the Golden that’s existing. " Giovanni’s jaw dropped and he stood slowly from his seat.So… what they mean now is that what he’s holding isn’t just a black card but a powerful authority indication. Is he dreaming or what? Yeah! He’d say that he’s not understanding a thing in what’s going on but this? At first, it was the heir thing and now, he’s holding a limited designated black card?" How sure am I that this is not a dream? " He asked and Mr. Golden pressed his finger on the band-aid on him. He shrieked up at the pain and glared at him." You were asking how sure you are that you’re not dreaming…" He defended and Giovanni looked away. A wide smile appeared on his lips and he start imagining the look that’ll be on his wife’s face after finding out who he really is. The stupid old woman, his beloved sons and his gullible mother-in-law." I’ll make y’all pay for all you did to me… just hold up and watch how I ruin your life from the depth. " A sinister smile settled on his lips and Sam ran in, with heavy breath." There’s a man outside who insists on seeing young master! " He managed to utter it out amidst his heavy breath and Giovanni asked; " Did he mention name? "" Giovanni!!! " Giovanni shook and the stand-men immediately went to block the entrance. Giovanni who was wondering who it might be rushed to the entrance and his eyes widen on seeing Hudson…" Hudson Gilbert? "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 l
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