How was that even possible? The watch was the only one in the country then. There was no way anyone would have imitated it then unless the person just saw it.Could someone have brought it?“Yes, I didn't expect to see you here either, after all that we have discussed.”Avery smiled softly. “The last time I checked, you can only advise me but you can't order me around. Anyways, enjoy the party,” she finished and walked away while swinging her body left and right.Grey regarded her for a moment and turned to Charles. “Are you sure about it?”Charles nodded once. “I'm so sure. Unless there's already an imitation of it, if not, that's the watch we have been looking for,” he explained.Grey shook his head briefly. “How is that even possible?Maximo looked at Grey. “Is everything alright?”Grey nodded once. “The watch around Avery's neck looks like my father's watch. Maybe it's a limitation anyway.”“Maybe but I doubt it is, unless she doesn't know. Avery is a woman of high status. Don't yo
Grey relaxed back in his chair. Perhaps there was more Avery knew about him.Charles turned to look at him, with raised brows.Grey shrugged slightly, a silly smile playing on his face.“We defeated our enemy, did we not?” Maximo laughed and the men joined in.“I have an announcement to make,” Grey said suddenly, as he grabbed a bottle of vodka.All the mafia men focused their attention on him, each wondering what Grey could have to say.But they were still smiling. A huge smile was spread across their faces.“Well, as you all know. I'm the new billionaire boss of the world.”They all nodded. Everyone knew that.“And well, I was just thinking about it and realized it didn't really sit well with me, being someone like that and also taking up the title of the boss here. I mean in Italy.”Maximo gathered confused brows. “So, what are you trying to say?”“I'm stepping down,” he said at once.Everyone was shocked, including Charles because he hadn't discussed it with Charles. It was his fi
“Are we going home, boss?” Jimmy asked suddenly, pulling Grey out of his thoughts.He released another sigh. He didn't think it would be okay to leave Avery hanging like that since he had no idea what her plan was.But what does she know?Aside from that, he needed to get the watch back. If Alfred was right, then what they needed to bring Giovanni down was in it.So, there was no need to avoid the meeting.“No, we are not going home,” he decided. “We are going here,” he said and stretched the phone out to Jimmy.Jimmy took the phone and regarded the address for a moment, then he proceeded to ask for the GPS.Grey relaxed in his chair while Jimmy pulled out into the street.They drove for a while until they entered an estate.Grey was confused for a moment. He thought Avery was in the hotel but this looked like a personal property.Security guards were by the entrance and forbade any entrances.One of them moved closer to them. “I'm sorry but you won't be allowed entry unless you call
“Avery_” Grey muttered, and tried to push away but Avery persisted.“Avery!” Grey called again, finally pushing Avery away. A frown was firmly on his face. “What are you doing?”Avery scoffed. “Tell me you didn't want that as much as I do?”Grey scoffed. “Is that why you called me?”“No!” Avery responded, turned away, and got out of the car.Grey released a relief sign and got down as well. He followed Avery inside the house. The house wasn't only big on the outside but also the inside.The furniture was exquisite.“I just need to ask some questions. You are acting strange,” Grey said suddenly just as Avery was about to walk out of the living room.Avery didn't reply, instead, she stepped out.Grey released a frustrated sigh. There was really something off with Avery. Grey wondered what was going on in her head.The kiss from earlier…He felt like things were falling in bad places. Could Avery have regained her memory? Does she remember things now?“Are you curious as to how I got thi
“You met with Dylan, Avery?”Avery nodded once. “I did. Well, there's no way I wouldn't associate with him. He came one day and suddenly wanted to do business with me. He's a great deal. So, I couldn't refuse him,” she explained.Grey released a sigh. Avery doesn't know who she was messing with. And if Grey wasn't careful, he might lose her. And he couldn't let that happen, sincerely.“And,” Grey sat very well. “Has there been anything else? Like did he say anything?”Avery regarded him for a moment. “Like what?”Grey cleared his throat meaningfully. He wasn't ready to explain further. Since Avery was starting to see things in a different limelight, he was scared that she would find out more.“And did you tell him anything about us?”“Well, I told him I was acquainted with you. He seemed to know actually. Though, I wonder why but then, I figured out you must be a mafia boss too.”Grey groaned inwardly. He didn't know how he was supposed to tell her to stay away from Dylan. Even when h
Avery took a step closer to him. “A loveless marriage, you say?”Grey nodded once. “Are you satisfied now? Will you listen to me?”Avery regarded him for a moment. Different thoughts went through her mind in a sort of crazy confusion.But at least, she was able to understand where the feeling was coming from.If truly it was a loveless marriage, then her parents would definitely know about it. Until she confirms it, she won't fully trust Grey.“Yes, I will,” Avery said, with a nod. “I will do everything you want.”Grey smiled softly and the action made Avery skip a beat. It was truly love and nothing less.She just didn't understand a lot of things. In fact, she still had problems remembering a lot of things. And it felt like a part of her was missing and she was desperate to find out.“You will tell Dylan that if he wants anything, he should contact me. Tell him you don't want to have anything to do with him.”She nodded once. “I will have my secretary give you the documents so that
The blaring of music from the house was the only evidence that Grey needed to know that his girlfriend, Nora, was really celebrating her birthday. But she told him she wouldn't. And Grey didn't understand why she would lie to him. They've been dating for six months now. Grey opened the door, and Nora and several friends were dancing together. Grey was really unhappy, he called Nora’s name several times but she didn’t hear that because of the loud music. Rushing to her, Grey grabbed Nora’s hand, Nora held his hand too and turned her face to Grey with a sweet smile. But when she saw Grey’s angry face, her smile disappeared. “Why did you come here?” Nora asked calmly. Grey said,” I think you told me that you wouldn’t celebrate your birthday, so now what’re you doing? Why are you lying to me?” Nora responded mockingly, “I had a lot of friends. They have decided to celebrate for me. It wasn't a big deal, anyway you didn't even have money to do it for me!”. Grey was in silence, he h
Grey looked back at Nora, at the woman he gave his heart to the moment he was lost, the moment it felt like he would never find happiness in life. He stared up at Seth for a moment, at the arrogance and the stupid smirk on his face. Well, he had everything under his control while the only thing Grey had was Nora. But not anymore. Nora was going to leave him as well. “Nora, is this true? Or is this a prank?” He asked softly. Nora sighed, “Yes Grey, we are breaking up. Here’s Seth, my new man,” she introduced and Tracy squealed with happiness. Grey doesn’t even know what was making her so happy. If he ever had a way to pay back, the first person he would teach a great lesson was Tracy. And the sad thing was that she never loved him. And he really thought they both had something for each other. Grey bit back his tears, he wouldn’t cry. “Poor guy, you didn’t even touch this woman’s hands right? You’re really pathetic.” “If you can lick my shoes, I may give you a job as a security