Chapter 179

#178 “Benjamin is Sophia’s Half- brother.”

Alexander paced anxiously in front of his mother’s villa, his mind a whirlwind of worry and frustration.

His private jet sat waiting nearby, but he couldn’t bring himself to leave without speaking to his mother first. If his father’s threats were true, Sophia could be in grave danger, and he couldn’t bear the thought of leaving her unprotected.

Despite the lingering anger he felt towards Sophia, his love for her burned fiercely in his heart, driving him to ensure her safety at any cost. As he approached the villa, his footsteps echoed loudly against the pavement, his urgency palpable in the air.

“Mom!” Alexander called out as he burst through the door, his voice ringing with urgency. “I need to talk to you, it’s important!”

Caroline appeared at the top of the stairs, her expression full of confusion and concern. “My God, Alexander, what’s going on?” she exclaimed, her voice rising with alarm. “Why are you shouting?”

“My father. He appeared,” Alexander said breathlessly, his voice tinged with urgency.

Caroline’s eyes widened in surprise as she motioned for Alexander to sit down, her concern growing with each passing moment. “Sit down, dear. Take a deep breath. What did he tell you?” she asked, her voice calm and reassuring despite the turmoil brewing within her.

“He’s threatening to expose some secrets about our family,” Alexander replied, his words tumbling out in a rush. “He claims he has evidence that could ruin everything. I need to warn Sophia before it’s too late.”

Caroline’s expression darkened with concern as she listened to her son’s words. “What kind of secrets?” she inquired, her mind racing with the implications of his revelation.

Alexander shook his head, frustration evident in his voice. “I don’t know all the details yet, but it involves deals made by our grandfathers. Secrets about the origins of Stone Enterprise, and… and Sophia’s family too.”

Caroline’s eyes widened in alarm at the mention of Sophia. “Sophia? Is she in danger?” she asked, her voice trembling with worry.

“I don’t know, but I have to find out,” Alexander said determinedly, rising from his seat. “I need to talk to her. I need to make sure she’s safe. But before that, you have to tell me writhing you know.”

Caroline hesitated for a moment, grappling with the weight of the information she held. She knew she had to trust her son, but revealing the truth would expose the darker aspects of their family’s history.

“Alexander, there are things you need to understand,” she began, her voice tinged with apprehension.

“The secrets your father is referring to… they involve deals that were made decades ago. Deals that shaped the foundation of our family’s fortune.”

Alexander’s eyes narrowed as he listened intently, his mind racing with questions. “What kind of deals?” he pressed.

Caroline took a deep breath, steeling herself to reveal the truth. “They were deals made with the Venillia family, a powerful Mafia organization. Your grandfather and Sophia’s grandfather were both involved, trading favors and information in exchange for protection and influence.”

“I don’t understand why it had to go there?” Alexander asked, his voice heavy with frustration and confusion.

Caroline sighed, her gaze distant as she struggled to piece together the fragmented memories of the past. “The details are not clear to me. Your grandfather was a secretive man,” she explains. “I know that apart from business, Sophia’s grandfather and your grandfather were very good friends.”

The revelation left Alexander reeling, his mind racing with unanswered questions. He got up to leave, realizing that he wouldn’t find the clarity he seeks here.

“Where are you going?” Caroline asked concern etched into her features.

“To Sophia’s,” Alexander replied tersely.

“Why don’t you call her?”

“Because she is not answering her phone. I don’t understand what’s going on and my nerves are on edge and I have to go,” he explained, his frustration evident.

“Wait, why isn’t she picking up?”

“I do not know. I thought everything was fine, but she left with Benjamin and hasn’t spoken to me since.

He just sends me pictures of the two of them with messages about how happy they are.”

“This is bad. That’s very bad,” said Caroline.

Caroline’s pacing quickened nervously, and Alexander reached out to stop her.

“I’ll be fine. I will talk with her,” he reassured her, though his own doubts linger.

“You don’t understand, Alexander. Sophia and Benjamin cannot be together,” Caroline interjected, her voice tinged with urgency.

“Do tell. I am furious,” Alexander retorted, his anger bubbling to the surface.

“No, not about that,” she said, her lips pursed nervously.

“What are you not telling me, mother? “Alexander pressed, his voice tight with apprehension.

Caroline took a deep breath, steeling herself before dropping the bombshell. “Benjamin is Sophia’s half-brother,” she confessed, her words hanging heavy in the air.

“WHAT?” Alexander screamed, his voice echoing with disbelief. “How is it possible?”

Caroline’s expression remained somber as she explained, “Sophia’s father and Benjamin’s father are the same person. They hid this truth to protect Sophia’s family from scandal. Sophia’s parents paid a substantial sum to the other woman to raise Benjamin quietly, without revealing his true parentage.

Despite the secrecy, Sophia’s father wanted to take responsibility, allowing the two children to grow up as friends, unaware of their shared lineage. This is one of the secrets your grandfather had to protect, and Sophia’s grandfather assisted him in return for his silence.”

Alexander’s mind raced as he struggled to process the shocking revelation. The implications of Sophia and Benjamin being half-siblings shook him to his core.

“I have to find Sophia,” Alexander declared, his resolve firm as he rose from his seat. “I need to tell her the truth.