Chapter 21 Who are the Lourds. To some they’re the richest family in the city, to some the most powerful, to some a set of inhumane people. In knowing about the Lourds, a little bit of the rumor speculations are true, to be considered, validating who the Lourds are. They’re the richest, the most powerful, and definitely inhumane.They rule the city. They’re like the air conditioning the whole of the city. Included in all operations, ranging from the equipments furnishing every citizen’s homes, to the amenities catering their survivors. Every single things. The petroleum gassing up a car, equipment in manufacturing tools for workers , the Lourds has a hand in everything. The Lourds as a legacy, as the wealthiest conglomerate company out there, they have everybody’s respect, as well as their secret aversion. And today, a new heir arises. Weeks ago that has been keen subject for the media, for the journalists to write about, the hot topic keeping the whole city on edge.Grandfather

Chapter 23 Marco spent some time getting to know his grandfather before he took him further into the house, at the living room was the whole family waiting for his arrival and introduction. “Your father was my only son, but I also adopted a few,” he spoke out in a warm voice, “Here is my first ever adopted daughter, and beside her is her husband. They’re finally expecting their first child, she’s four months pregnant.” Marco halted in front of the woman. His placid gaze colliding with her shady one, she curved a little smirk. “Welcome to the family, Marco.” She mouthed audibly, lowering her gaze as a different aura settled around her. Marco smiled at her, ignoring her greeting and shifting right to those standing next to her. It was a girl, around his age or a little older. “I’m Marie, who I am is complicated. But welcome, I’m glad you’re back and alive.” She also smiled, and through her voice, Marco deduced she wasn’t being fake and was actually sincere with her welcome. “Nice

Chapter 26 Marco was left to his thinking. Cassius allowed the pending silence dominated their conversation, leaving his grandson to flat out his thoughts. A minute ticked by, and a deep sigh emanated from Marco’s throat. He cleared his throat. “I have something very important to discuss with you about today,” Marco started, although conflicted on how he’d table the discussion. He commended his bravery for standing up against the hatred leveled against him down when he was introduced to the family, and how his idea of countering the enemies coming for him was to hide away and let someone else do the job. Doesn’t look very notable, but he was still going to say it. “So……..” Marco went on narrating to Cassius how it began, from himself visiting his new home and his encounter with the hired assassin. No detail was singled out, how he escaped the assassin and developed the idea of pursuing his lie to the assassin and drawing out his enemies. “Wow!” Cassius gasped, evident in his

Chapter 28Gina was ushered into the room, not knowing what was in store for her arrival. Her eyes trailed on a knelt Dren on the floor, to Marco who sat far from him on a cushion. She questioned the scene in her mind, unable to voice out her quizzical thoughts. Eventually, she was brought to Marco and made to stand in front of him. Marco stood up, his height dominating hers instantly as he looked down at her face, seeing the little fear seeping out from her timid gaze. He moved closer, touching her chin and tipping her head forward to look him straight in the eyes. “You said you love me, how true is that?” Marco quested, keeping their gaze attached as he anticipated her response. Gina altered the eye contact, looking away from him to Dren that was on the floor, and the men standing in different spots around the room. “What is going on? What is happening? Why is he here?” Gina questioned on her own, pointing at Dren in reference to her last question. Marco heaved a deep breath,

Chapter 30“You want me to kill somebody all in the name of proving my love for you?” Her eyes twitched with disbelief, scoffing with her mind unable to come in terms with the request. “Not anybody, you’re killing the same man you chose over me. And this shouldn’t be a problem, you can kill for me can’t you? Just like I would kill and die for you. Unless of course you don’t love me.” Marco shrugged, seeming a little bit unhinged. Gina shook her head, in front of her was not the man she met and fell in love with. The man in front of her is now someone else, what changed? How did he change? She wasn’t expecting him to. Was it because he almost died, and that she betrayed him? Could those two things altered his personality and mould him into someone this cynical. “I’m not killing him, Marco. I love you, and you need to believe me when I say I do from the bottom of my heart. But killing this innocent guy is not something I’ll do prove my love for you.” Gina declined his demand, never