Chapter 20

Chapter 20: unbelievable Avery‘s eyes showed how angry she was, in fact, it looked as though she was in a rage, with eyes almost turning red. She picked up her phone and turned to leave the living room.

Grey walked after her. “I can help you with the problem you are facing,” he blurted out but quickly regretted it.

Avery turned to look at him again, with eyes filled hatred.” Stop saying nonsense, Grey. There‘s absolutely nothing you can do.”

“But I have a job now. I‘m now a manager in Alfred‘s company,” he declared.

“Oh,” she smirked.” Do you think that shows your position is permanent? Alfred might treat you well today but he might get fed up with you tomorrow. He might discard you like trash! Don‘t you get it?” She explained.

Grey regarded her for a moment. “He can‘t,” he pointed out. Avery sighed. “How the heck did I end up with you Grey? How did you get inside my room? How did you ruin my life?” She screamed the last part.” You are useless, you don‘t have a family, no parents, and nothing. Damn! What the fuck can you seriously do with Alfred?” She expressed sadly.” I’m not going to do this,” she finished up and walked away.

Grey stared behind her for a moment, shocked but not angry. Well, he had initially thought he was nobody with everything he went to. Most times, he wanted to die.

But who would have thought that the orphan was the next Hercules?

Grey‘s phone made a vibration and a message popped up on his phone. The sender was Philip, one of his classmates in college.

He had been an object of ridicule even in college because he had to work per time to sponsor himself.

He worked as a barman, as a delivery man, and almost every dirty work. And his course–mates ridiculed him for it.

The message read; ‘There‘s a reunion tomorrow evening. Make sure you are there.‘ Grey knew they wanted to ridicule him, as they have always been doing. Just that, he would disappoint them soon. He walked into one of the maids‘ quarters since he was sure that Avery wouldn‘t let him enter her room.

Grey‘s phone rang suddenly as he lay on the bed. It was Alfred.

“Hello.”

“Hi Grey, I got feedback from my secretary and I will proceed as you‘ve said. That aside, I saw the video of you on the internet and I‘ve paid who I had to so that it could be brought down.”

Grey nodded briefly. “Thank you Alfred. Also, I have changed my mind, Alfred. Give me a position lower than a manager.” Alfred went quiet for a moment.” Why?”

“I need your help, Alfred. And I don‘t want to let Robinson know my worth. So, I‘m going to tell them that I traded my position to help them,” he explained “That‘s great actually. You can keep hiding your identity with that. That aside, there‘s an auction coming soon. It‘s the best time to see Aphrodite, your last elder” Alfred suggested, Grey thought for a moment.” Alright.”

The morning came earlier than Alex imagined. When he walked out of the maids‘ quarter, he saw Avery walk out of her room as well. She was in a short blue shirt that matched her yellow top so well. Avery was a beautiful girl, no doubt about it.

“Avery,” Emma called and that was when Grey saw that Emma was also around. “The breakfast is ready.”

Grey stared at Avery for a moment and watched her move to the table. Benjamin was on there already and eating “Are you going to watch from there?” Lucy said suddenly and came out of his room as well.

Grey looked up at him, “Good morning”

“What‘s so special in the morning?” Emma spoke and hissed.

Grey moved closer and pulled out a chair beside Avery. “Thank you so much for this meal,” he said truthfully.

It would be trouble for him if he would have to cook before going to work.

Though, he knew he might have to get to his house that day as well.

“Avery, Where did Grey sleep last night?” Lucy asked suddenly as he poured himself a glass of water.

Avery shuddered slightly. “I don‘t know,” she whispered.

“Does it matter, dad? They aren‘t even married!” Emma cut in quickly.

“Grey will be having a court wedding with Avery today. These two should be ready for it,” he stated with seriousness.

“Grandfather,” Avery called helplessly. “Please, I didn‘t want to marry him.”

“Oh, well, you should have thought about that before you slept with him. Do you remember the ‘Will‘ of my father? You shouldn‘t forget since that actually got effective when your mother met Benjamin.”

“But dad, these rules are old. We shouldn‘t make this our family custom. We should let her marry who she wants,” Emma argued.

Lucy went silent for a moment. “Grey should bring his stuff to this house and the court wedding should proceed. And they shall stay in the same room as a couple,” he affirmed in a solid voice, “Then, I have to show you what your son–in–law really is,” Emma blurted in suddenly. She reached for her phone and pressed some buttons. “There is a video of your so–called son in law fighting in public.

Since you‘ve painted him as hers at the party, your granddaughter‘s name is also in mud,‘ she found the video and played it for Lucy. Apparently, she had saved it before Alfred did his work.

“I didn‘t_,“Grey started to defend himself but Lucy cut through his word.

“Shut it there, Grey!” He yelled and watched the video for another moment.” I knew this was the kind of guy that he was from the beginning. I just don‘t understand why Avery would link up with someone like him.”

Grey stared at the food and he suddenly didn‘t even want to eat.

“But, I don‘t care,” Lucy continued. “This rule was made by my father and I won‘t go against it. And that should also remind you about all I have said!” He looked over at Avery.” The two companies under you will be withdrawn and given to Smith. You can handle the one you‘ve been handling because that will be your only inheritance,” Lucy finished up, got up, and walked out.

Avery burst into fresh tears.

“No! He can‘t take everything away from my daughter and still expect her to marry this good for–

nothing son of a pauper. What will my daughter eat? How would she grow well?” Emma lamented.

Grey looked up again.” I can actually take care of her. Also, I‘ve spoken with Alfred and he‘s ready to help you. Though, I ended up exchanging the favor with a manager‘s position,” he revealed.

“Lies!” Emma spurted out. “How can you even let go of the manager‘s position when the salary can‘t even take care of my daughter?” She yelled at him.

Benjamin instead looked at him.” What do you mean? You got employed at Alfred‘s company?

Grey nodded slightly. “That‘s very impossible!” Emma shouted at him, her angry blinding her. Avery sobbed quietly.” Well, Grey is the grandson of Alfred‘s friend,” she said softly. Though, she doubted he could help her.

Emma and Benjamin looked shocked at the news, “What! Alfred knows this orphan?” Emma asked surprisingly.