04/03/2023
🔖🩹Becoming the son-in-law of a wealthy family, he was forced to attend a major dinner. However, at the dinner party, a big man recognized his ring, and it turned out that his true identity was the heir to the super consortium.
Ch1
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. Grey didn't understand why she would lie to him.
Grey opened the door, Nora and several friends were dancing together.
He was really unhappy, he called Nora’s name several times but she didn’t hear him 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 had been saving up for four months to buy her a nice birthday present. Working as a delivery man was the most stressful work ever and Grey had to go hungry sometimes especially when he was bent on satisfying his girlfriend.
The music stopped, and Grey looked around the apartment. The apartment was the first thing Grey did with his salary while he got a room outside the league.
But he almost didn’t recognize the room again. The wall paint was now cream in color. There was a huge home theater around and a large TV set. The chairs have also been altered which shocked Grey because he doesn’t remember getting new types of furniture.
All Nora’s friends saw Grey coming in, but they didn’t care about him at all, they all knew that Grey was only a delivery man, and he even had no money for a birthday party for his girlfriend.
"See the wretched boy! Who invited him here anyway?" A feminine voice hissed suddenly and Grey turned towards the speaker.
“Is he your boyfriend, that delivery man?” The woman with heavy makeup looked at Grey, “I don’t think he deserves such a beautiful girl like you.”
Nora was awkward, but in fact, she totally agreed with what the woman said. She was a Havard student now, and Grey? Only a delivery man.
Although he paid for all of her costs in university. And he met her recently after he had struggled with college as well.
Grey had a lot to ask them. Like why won't she come to the party with her girlfriend? Nora was the celebrant and she was his girlfriend.
Grey however decided to let the matter slip. He had always gone through insults like that in the past, especially the first time he entered Harvard to see his girlfriend.
Though, Harvard was a place he was familiar with. But he had always gone through insult even when he was still a student in Harvard.
He realised something quickly; how the riches trampled on the poor, what happened whenever you aren't rich or whenever your family goes bankrupt.
It was something Grey decided to get used to since he woke up in the orphanage.
"OMG! Seth is coming!" Tracy, the woman insulted Grey squealed happily and Grey turned around.
Hearing Seth’s name, Nora rushed to the door. Grey was surprised, why was she so excited about Seth’s coming?
Grey looked at the door, a handsome man came in, he was wearing a fancy Armani suit, with a smile on his face, every girl in the room was looking straight at him.
Seth came into the room, seeing Nora and holding her hand naturally, Nora felt a bit nervous since Grey was still there, but she didn’t refuse Seth’s act.
Wait a moment! Who the heck was Seth to her?
Well, Nora started working at KK corporation and it belonged to Seth. Nora did it to save money for school.
And Grey wondered how the two got together to the extent that they could hold hands in such a manner.
Grey walked closer anyway with the box in his hand.
“Nora, happy birthday!” he greeted with a smile, ignoring the stares and the murmuring coming from the background.
Nora went stiff for a moment before she and Seth turned to look at him.
There was a disgusted look on Seth's face as he beheld Grey for a moment.
“You told me you broke up with this guy already and I clearly said I don’t want to see him at this party.” Seth complained.
Grey thought he didn’t hear it well at first. He looked over at Nora, ignoring Seth's words. It could be a prank anyway.
Grey stretched out the box, “I got you a present.”
Nora eyed the box for a moment, took it, and threw it away. “Are you blind or deaf? Or both? Can’t you hear all he’s words?”
Grey went still for a moment. He still doesn’t even believe that someone was ordering his girlfriend around in the house he got for her. Life was really full of sarcasm.
“Damn Nora, why will you throw away his gift? He could have saved up all the salary he earned two months ago for this.” Tracy hinted with sarcasm.
“Seriously?” Seth laughed, “how could you move with such a pauper. This guy can’t take care of you.”
“I know,” Nora accepted, “I just pitied him as to why I stood in the relationship but I’m fed up with that. I need someone to take care of me.”
Ch2
Grey 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.
“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 man in my company, how about…1000 dollars per month?” Seth taunted.
Tracy laughed, “Oh! That’s very kind of you Mr. Seth, if I were you, I wouldn’t talk a word to this homeless beggar. Hey loser, why don’t you just get on your knees and lick shoes? This is your job interview!”
Seeing people insult Grey, Nora said nothing but staring at Seth smiling, she must thought that she made the right choice to be with Seth, instead of Grey.. More whispers filled his ears as he proceeded to kiss Seth’s shoe.
Grey looked up at once and watched the smirk on Seth’s face. He got up quickly and punched him on the face.
Seth's guardians rushed out, they tried to arrest this loser, Seth shouted badly, he never imaged he would be attacked by a delivery man.
They came after him and he ran as fast as his legs could carry him. He ran for a moment until he got to a garden on the side of the road. He jumped inside and hid behind some flowers.
The men stopped at his exact location and their gaze searched around before they left.
Grey stayed for some minutes before he walked out of the garden. He felt all the sadness he had been having all day. He had been trying to fit into society but it seemed like the world wasn’t even meant for people like him.
That apart, why couldn't he just love like everyone else? Why does he have to fall victim to love? After all, he had done to her. He even gave her half of his salary. He did everything for her.
Why then did it all have to happen as it did?
Grey felt the tears under his eyes but valiantly wiped them off. He wasn’t going to cry. He was only going to get drunk.
Grey walked into Layon bar. Layon is one of the most popular bars in the city. Now he broke up with Nora, he had enough money for himself. After drinking 4 bottles of beer, he started feeling funny halfway and suddenly, he fainted on the floor.
His eyes went closed and he fell into a deep slumber.
A man took a step closer to the bar and stopped. He was a tall man in a tuxedo suit that complemented his dark hair.
"I said you should find anyone! I must settle it all for tonight!" He screamed annoyingly and turned towards Grey. He regarded him for a moment and a smile exploded on his face.
"Don't bother you, idiots!" He screamed once more and beckoned one of his guards closer.
"Yes Boss," the man said.
Smith was still looking at Grey. "Get that man inside room 409."
The man raised skeptical brows. "That's where madam Avery is?But..."
Smith turned to give him an icy glare. "Did I say I don't know that? Just do what I asked and stop asking foolish questions!" He yelled again. It looked like he loved yelling.
The man bowed slightly and looked back to beckon two men over.
"But..." Smith said suddenly and the man turned to look at him again. " Get his trousers off. That should do the trick." there was a smug on his face as he made the suggestion.
The men complied and soon got inside the room where Avery was, sleeping. They carefully placed Grey on the bed beside her.
Though, it was a miracle that she didn't stir at all, till they did their job and walked out of the room.
It was like forever when Grey finally opened his eyes. Actually, he felt more comfortable which aided the alcohol in his system. He turned on the bed until his hand touched skin.
Violently, his hand was yanked away and a huge slap landed on his face, accompanied by a loud squeak.
Ch3
"What the heck have you done to me!" The feminine voice screamed.
Grey blinked once and tried to concentrate even though the slap hurt him so much. He sat up and his gaze searched around quickly.
Unable to understand where he was, he looked back at Avery. "Who are you and why am I here?"
How did he get into bed with a stranger and his trouser was even missing. What had happened?
The realization of it struck him suddenly and his heart made a sudden thud.
Avery gave him a dirty glare. "What sort of question is that? I should be asking you!"
While Avery was furious and tried to figure out what happened, the door opened suddenly and Smith walked in, with a wide smile on his face. "I knew you were always with men. I just don't know why grandfather wouldn't trust me on it."
"What the heck are you saying!" Avery snapped. " I know nothing. I don't even know how this idiot got on my bed!" She argued.
Smith smiled and took out his phone to take a shot. Grey was watching the drama, unable to ascertain what was really happening.
Avery got up quickly. " Please, don't do this. I have no idea how it happened!" She pleaded and moved closer to him.
Smith scoffed. " Too late, I have already sent it to my grandfather."
"No!" Avery yelled and fell to the floor. She couldn't stop the mad beating of her heart. The thought of how much her grandfather would be disappointed in her ate her raw.
"Hey! What am I doing here!" Grey yelled suddenly, finally able to locate his voice. At first, he thought he was dreaming. He remembered getting drunk but nothing else and wondered what could have happened.
He looked up at Grey."Hey, you shouldn't scream. You are caught up in this as well." then, he looked down at Avery. "Save your tears sister," Smith mocked. "Because grandfather will be here soon."
Avery looked up at Smith with surprise. "What do you mean?"
"Well, grandfather stayed in the kingdom's room yesterday night after I told him about the scandal you were always doing behind his back."
"But that was nonsense!" Avery snapped. " I have never done this! And you know it!"
"Well," Smith shrugged. " Maybe and maybe not. But you’ll lose your right of inheritance, you break our family law!"
Grey got out of bed and moved to the door. The door opened suddenly and some men rushed inside. Grey je**ed back in fear, while Avery stood up to wipe off the tears that were on her cheeks already.
"Grandfather." Smith called softly as an old man walked inside the room. There was a dark frown on his face as he looked at Avery.
He slowly traced it to Grey and grimaced at the kind of clothes he was putting on.
Lord Lucy looked back at Avery. "I'm disappointed, Avery."
"No, grandfather. It's not what you think!" she protested helplessly.
Lord Lucy shook his head slightly. " You know the rule, Avery. Yet, you broke it."
Grey had slowly succeeded in getting to the door unnoticed and was about to walk out when the men blocked his way.
"Where do you think you are going, young man?"
Grey turned to look at Old Lord, and his heart made a skip. He didn't even understand anything. It still seems like a dream to him.
"From today henceforth, you will be my grandson-in-law."
"What! Why?" Grey yelled, unable to conceal his outburst. What the heck happened? He was drinking hours ago but he's suddenly an in-law?
"What is that supposed to mean? How could you sleep with my granddaughter and you still have the gut to say that? Were you going to sleep with her and run off?"
Grey stared for a moment and realized that all gazes were on him, except for Avery who was sobbing quietly. He cleared his throat meaningfully. "That's not what I mean. I meant to say it shouldn't be because I don't even know her and nothing happened between us, and I'm sure of that."
The Lord glanced down at his shorts. Grey followed the path of his gaze and sighed. He was busted already. He hadn't noticed that he wasn't even wearing a trouser.
"How dare you joke with me!" He screamed at him. "And for that, " he looked up at one of the men. "Beat him up!"
"What!" Grey’s eyes almost went out of the socket.
He had an argument at the tip of his mouth but the sudden slap that landed on his cheek robbed him of the words.
He landed on the floor as several hands collided on his body, each hitting him so hard that it felt like he might die.
At once, he saw an image of him standing abreast someone else whose face he didn't see.
He je**ed out as the men stepped aside. He coughed out blood and managed to look around the room. Lucy wasn't in the room again and the men were walking out one after the other.
Grey closed his eyes instantly when he realized he was feeling dizzy and he knew with the pain coming from his nose means that it was broken. His body hurts so much that it felt like all his bones were all broken.
"Pitiful." Smith mocked. "Avery, you should check your husband and make sure he's not badly injured. So, you guys won't lose face for Robinson. You know you have to be at the party tonight, right?" he laughed and finally strode out of the room.
"What have you done to me!" Avery sobbed harder from behind him.
Some men rushed in again and Grey's heart skipped another beat. At first, he thought they were back to give him another beating of his life. Instead, they moved to Avery.
"Madam, your car is ready," one of the men announced.
Grey curled up into a fist of the ball, with pains rolling in him.
Avery didn't answer the man and sobbed for another moment before she finally stood up. She looked over at Grey.
"You ruined my life, I hate you!" she took a step and stopped. " One of my men will drive you home. He will be at your house so we can go to the party tomorrow. You should also go to the hospital for a check-up. My grandfather will kill you if you don't come to the party." with that, she walked out of the room with some men except for one.
Ch4
Grey staggered back to get his trouser from the bed. He was still feeling dizzy when he managed to slip his trouser on.
The man sensing his actions guarded him to the car. Grey only had to tell the driver his address and didn't even know when they got home.
When he stepped out, he stopped suddenly as he felt peace overtaking him. Suddenly, he wasn't feeling pain as he initially was. It felt like he was healing up. The pain coming from his nose was also gone.
Grey was still in confusion, too many things happened to him in 24 hours, what he wanted to do is sleeping. He hoped all the things were dream, when he woke up, nothing happened.
But it was true.
In the morning, Avery’s man knocked his door and woke him up, he had to show up on the party today, as he is the fiancee of Avery now.
The drive to the party was longer than Grey had expected. Dressed in a black suit that he had struggled to buy after his third salary, and a black shoe, Grey complimented it with his goodlook.
Avery didn't talk to him when he got to her house. And the view that greeted him told him the reason why she was so upset. Grey was a pauper and nobody but Avery was a billionaire.
For Grey, he never wanted any of it as well and didn't even remember the previous chapter of his life. It felt like life was playing tricks on him.
He had to visit the hospital last in the night and the doctor confirmed that he broke some ribs but he would be fine.
Grey played with the big ring on his finger. Actually, the ring was the only living thing he found on himself after he woke up in the orphanage years back. Though he didn't remember anything about it, the ring gave him a sense of belonging.
So, he loved wearing it even though it was old-fashioned already.
"Can you please remove the ring? It's old-fashioned and annoying," Avery said softly.
Grey looked at her for a moment. " I'm sorry but I can't. The ring is all that I am."
Avery scoffed just as the car pulled to a sudden stop. It seemed like they'd arrived at the party hall already. Diamond hall was the venue for the party and it was one of the top-notch in the state. Billionaires love to party in it because of its designs and high-quality taste.
Actually, Grey had never imagined he could be entering such a building so soon in his life.
When they walked inside, the first person Grey saw was Seth. He was walking towards them with a lady whose hand was locked in his. Apparently, it seemed like Seth saw them first.
"What the heck are you doing here?" Seth sounded surprised.
Avery sighed. " He's my husband."
"Husband?" Seth was suddenly afraid, because he knew he’s nothing compared to Lucy Family, but since Grey had a wife from Lucy family, why he wanted to be with Nora?
"Oh, see a dear cousin and her homeless husband," Smith said suddenly, coming to join the others.
Seth was confused, but soon Smith explained, “He is just a son-in-law in Lucy family, the lowest person in our home, lower than servants!”
"I have a home!" Grey said at once, already boiling with anger.
Hearing Smith’s words, Seth suddenly burst into laughter. " Then, I'm going to put your good-for-nothing husband into jail. He should learn to be one."
Avery stepped forward. " You will not speak to him that way. He's here as an invitee and as important as you are."
Seth laughed the more. " You should be ashamed of marrying him. He's nothing but a loser and well, he's not as important as I am because he has nothing! Absolutely nothing!" He muttered with a smug face.
"Seth, what is happening here?" A rich baritone voice boomed again, and everyone turned to look at him. He was dressed in a luxury suit that cost more than 40 thousand dollars.
Apparently, he was very wealthy.
"Don't mind him, Mr. Alfred," Seth said quickly. "This guy is a criminal and a loser. He should be kicked out of the party." he opined.
Avery sighed and looked away with embarrassment while Smith gave Seth a pleasing smile.
Alfred nodded at him and looked over at Grey, at his old suit. "I don’t remember I invited you. Who’re you?"
Avery explained, “Sir, he’s my…husband, he didn’t mean to mess your party, I’ll let him leave right now.”
Alfred looked at Avery, “Little princess of Lucy family? Ok, just let him leave, I won’t give him an extra punishment.”
“Ok, I’ll leave.” Grey reluctantly raised his hand.
At this moment, Alfred suddenly noticed the ring on Grey's finger. Shock flickered across his face as he noted the inscription on the ring, though he couldn't really see it clearly.
"What are you waiting for! Get the good-for-nothing guy out of the hall at once!" Seth yelled when Alfred's guardians stood back.
Alfred raised a hand to stop them and looked up at Grey. "May I see you for a moment?"
Grey stopped. , “Are you talking to me?”
“Yes young man, don’t leave, come with me.” Alfred said, he shaked his hand, his guardians then surrounded Grey.
Avery was scared, Alfred is the most powerful and rich man in the city, even Lucy family can’t disobey his order, not to mention to rescue a son-in-law from him. Although Avery hated Grey, she didn’t want him to be killed.
“Don’t worry girl, I won’t hurt him.” Alfred saw the worry on Avery’s face, he comforted her, which he seldom does.
Grey's feet felt heavy as he followed and well, couldn't stop feeling out of place. He entered a room and the door closed behind him. He looked behind him, while fear crawled into him.
"Don't be scared," Alfred said suddenly. "I just need to check something."
Grey looked at him and raised a brow. "What is that?"
Alfred looked down at the ring. "May I have a look?"
Grey clenched his teeth angrily. "I'm not giving you this ring! It's mine and I don't care if it's old-fashioned but it's mine! I’m wearing it from born!"
" What?" Alfred gathered his brows. " No, I mean I'm not taking it. I just want to check out something, please."
Grey hesitated for a moment and slowly stretched the ring out.
Alfred took it and looked over at the inscription. The word was clear as the day. There was a big 'Hercules' on it. Alfred's heart skipped a beat as he looked up at Grey, his body shuddering slightly.
This old man was very excited, he mumbled, “Hercules, Hercules…”
Grey didn’t know what happened but he didn't dare to move. Suddenly Alfred got on his knee, the old man cried.
“Finally we found you, Master!” ....To be Continued....
