CHAPTER 271

Chapter 271: The truth!

Caramel felt her head fly off at the announcement. She couldn't say anything for a moment as she tried to take in all the words that Alex had spoken.

Caramel shook her head briefly. "That's not possible. Why would that happen? Why would he die?"

Alex sighed, a bit angry at the word. "He killed himself, Caramel. He was guilty of impersonating Hercules and had to kill himself, especially after the news concerning the death of Hercules resurfaced," he explained.

Caramel's hands flew to her head in desperation as the tears started to stream down her face.

"No! That can't be! Grey can't be dead!" She yelled.

Alex sighed.

"You have to forget about him, Caramel. He's all in the past, you have to move on."

Caramel collapsed on the floor as she sobbed harder.

"Leave me alone, Alex."

"I will stay until you are fit enough."

"Don't bother, Alex. I can handle myself. Leave!" She said in a firm voice.

Alex regarded her for a moment, "I will check on you tomorrow morning," he turned around and left.

Caramel couldn't stop crying. She almost choked. How could Grey die? Why would he meddle in such a difficult task? Maybe Charles threatened him.

Giovanni killed her foster mother and Hercules's men killed her beloved man.

Caramel got up suddenly as her mind went to Beatrice. If anything was really wrong with Grey, then Beatrice would know. In fact, he would be able to confirm it.

She looked around for her car keys. She didn't even bother with changing clothes, she didn't even remember to do so.

She drove out faster towards Beatrice's house.

Her heart was beating really fast and she couldn't stop it. The tears were flowing really fast but she couldn't stop them. She couldn't imagine losing Grey.

Grey sighed as his phone rang suddenly. Caramel refused to answer her phone and Grey wondered if Alex had really gotten to her.

Would Alex try something like that so fast?

It was James calling and Grey wondered why that was.

"Hello, James."

"You haven't gotten familiar with Mattee?"" He laughed. Content is property © .

Grey joined in. "Yes, how are you doing? Why are you calling so late?"

"Oh," there was a hesitation as Grey stepped out of the house. He moved to the garden. "I heard the news about you. You know, information flies faster."

Grey nodded once. "Were you worried I wasn't Hercules?"

"I was a bit if my father hadn't told me you were your father's double," James responded.

Grey smiled softly as he stared at the falling star. Grey had always seen falling stars as a good omen. It definitely meant that his plan would work out well.

"Great or I might have decided to fly to Italy tomorrow and show you my tattoo."

James laughed.

"Well, that's not necessary because I will be coming to Jacksonville soon. With the news currently circulating, you might need an appearance with your men. I will grace the meeting and let them know we are an alliance," he revealed.

"I will appreciate it so much, James. Thank you. I will let you know when that will be."

"Alright. For now, I will be in Jacksonville. Call me anytime."

"Alright," Grey said and the line went off.

Everyone seemed bothered about the news.

Grey turned around and walked inside the house. He hesitated as a soft voice reached his ears.

"Mom, where is Grey? Why aren't you talking?" Caramel sobbed.

"Please, tell me."

Beatrice didn't know if she was supposed to let Caramel know the current situation, so she kept mute as if expecting Grey to show up with a solution for her.

Caramel was really sobbing hard as if she had already heard the news of his demise. It was palpably clear to Grey that Alex had already met with Caramel that night. And he wondered what he told her exactly.

"Caramel," he whispered.

Caramel stopped sobbing all of a sudden as she turned around slowly to look at Grey. She went into shock for a moment before she eventually rushed toward Grey and she ended up in his embrace.

She sobbed as her arms went around him.

Grey pulled her back after some minutes.

"What did Alex tell you?"

Caramel was shocked at the question. She didn't expect Grey to ask her something like that.

"How?"

Grey smiled.

"I know he must have told you I killed myself after he left me to die."

Caramel's eyes went gobsmacked.

"But" she hesitated.

"Are you really impersonating Hercules?"

"You have stopped being inquisitive with me. Are you about to start?"

Caramel took in a deep breath.

"I Know, Grey but why? Why can't you tell me who you really are?" She blurted out.

"Why must I hear about you from others? I mean I should know you, can't I?"

"I'm not impersonating Hercules, Caramel. Everything Alex told you was all lies."

Caramel regarded him for a moment.

"Then who are you?"

Grey looked at her and slowly wiped off her tears. "I’m just me, Caramel. I'm just Grey, your boyfriend."

Caramel shook her head briefly.

"There's something you aren't telling me, Grey. Alex told me he requested the strand of hair from me so that he could see if it matched Hercules’. Why is that so?" She looked away as she tried to pull up an explanation. She was so confused and after the conversation she had with Alex, more questions were cuddling up inside her.

Grey couldn't say anything for a moment as he continued to look at her.

"Why aren't you talking?" Caramel felt more agitated and frustrated.

"Caramel, stop!" Beatrice called softly but Caramel shook her head briefly.

"No mom! I need the answers! And," she turned to look at Beatrice.

"I need to know what is between you two. How did you know each other and who are Grey's real parents?" She rushed the questions.

Grey was confused for a moment. He didn't know if he was supposed to tell her the truth or not.

Caramel said suddenly as she looked back at Grey.

"Are you Hercules?