CHAPTER 480: THE SETUP

"Please, I'm begging you.Let me go," she beseeched softly.

She was in the same position several minutes later but she couldn't bring herself to adjust.She had never felt so scared in her entire life.

Grey regarded her for a moment, and several thoughts slipped in.

There were times in their lives when Avery wasn't even scared of him.

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Grey shook his head briefly.

"No, you seemed to have misunderstood me, Avery.I heard that some notable people are staying here for a few days.Since you are just about to create a branch here.How about we get some investors?"

Avery stared, still shocked and unable to form a word.She didn't believe him.

Grey had been using some mean words and his voice had gotten even thicker as if he was trying to scare her.And well, that went well because Avery was so scared at that moment.

Grey nearly laughed at the way Avery was quiet.She seemed so submissive when she was quiet.He browsed through his phone until he was at the news that came out several hours ago about the special members in the city.He stretched it out to Avery.

"See?"

Avery regarded Grey for a moment before she looked at the screen.

Seeing the news, she slowly released the breath she didn't know she was holding.

"Are you for real? They ate currently here?"

She got excited and took the phone to read through.

Grey nodded once.

"Yes, they are."

"But their location isn't here.Are you sure about this?"

"I can't be wrong, Avery.Besides, we have two more wealthy people you can approach.Do you know that Charles of Jacksonville is also in this suite at this moment?"

Avery's eyes went round with another shock.

"You mean Charles of Hercules?"

Grey nodded once.

"Even though Hercules is dead, don't you think we could still use him? I mean he's still rich, isn't he?"

"Of course," Avery admitted and got down.

"Especially all Hercules's elders.They are all rich.If we can get one or two to be my investors, it would be the best for me.Do you have a plan?"She looked up at Grey and waited.

Grey nodded once.

"I really do.But I think we will have to split up at this point.I will meet with Charles and I think you should meet the special members.I'm sure they would hear you out better since you are a lady," he suggested.

Avery sighed.

"You want us to split up?"

"Isn't that the fastest way? If we decide to go together, we are going to waste time and I heard that Charles will be leaving the suite today.What if we aren't able to have this opportunity until he returns to Jacksonville?"

Avery watched him for a moment.

"You seemed to know a lot about Jacksonville, for a mafia lord that is based in Italy," she muttered.

Grey smiled.

"I know more than you could imagine," he took a long strides forward, to cover the space between them.

“Like the fact that you are safe whenever you are with me," he muttered thickly.

Avery's eyes went wide as a series of emotions exploded in her.

Somehow, the guy in front of her was affecting her ina way she couldn't see.

Was it because she already fell in love with Grey before they divorce? And because the man in front of her resembled Grey a lot? That was why she couldn't stop falling.

"B_but what was_," she started but failed and gave up.

"You mean what I said in the car?"

He laughed and stepped away slowly.

"I was merely teasing you, Avery," he took the phone and turned to leave.

"I will meet you here in an hour.I hope you can finish your task by then."

Too shocked, Avery waited until Grey was gone.She tried to stabilise her heavy breathing.She needed to if she was going to meet three important people that were in the position of selecting the new King of the world.

Come to think of it, that was fast approaching.

So, that meant they were in Italy for the Italian Billionaire Club.

And yes, according to David, there was no telling when they would leave.

David had so much information or maybe it was because he was a mafia lord.

Though, she was still surprised at the fact that David knew a lot about Jacksonville.She finally released a sigh.

"Nice, David.I'm going to pay you back for almost giving me heartache," she muttered stubbornly before she started towards the main entrance.

Grey smiled softly.

His plan actually worked.

Avery was too shaken up to follow him immediately.

That was the plan actually.

He wasn't going to meet Charles but the special members.

Fortunately for him, he would be done before Avery requested an audience.

He just needed a few minutes with them.

And Grey was sure of himself.

His gaze searched around as he entered the lobby.

There were two guys in a suit by his left.

Grey sneezed out loud suddenly and quickly brought out a nose mask.He bent almost immediately, as he wore the nose mask.He sneezed again and felt the man’s gaze turn on him.

They watched him for a few minutes until he was actually out of sight.

Grey moved to the elevator.

There were three other men that entered the elevator with him.

Just as the elevator was closing, there was a loud yelp.

"Stop the damn elevator!"

One of the men from earlier screamed.

Fortunately, the door closed before they could get close.

They must have found him suspicious too late.

"Who are they and why did they want us to stop?"

One of the men asked.

Grey ignored them and got off the elevator.

The floor where the special members were was quiet.

Just as he got to the room, the door opened and several men hurried out.

"Where are you from?"

One of the men regarded Grey for a moment.

"Italy billionaire club?"

Grey shook his head for a moment.

"From Jacksonville."

The man raised skeptical brows.

"Jacksonville? In Italy?"

"Yes, something came up.I need to see the members quickly.I have something to report.And it's kind of urgent."

The man regarded Grey for a moment.

"Pull down the mask," he announced.

Grey slowly pulled down the mask.

One of the men standing looked at him, with eyes gone wide with shock.It seemed like he recognised him.