CHAPTER 273
Chapter 273: The plan
Alfred pulled up in front of Grey's house. It was morning already when Alfred remembered it was Hercules's anniversary.
Though the elders planned to visit his tombstone that evening he had to inform Grey that morning.
Grey insisted on going before he would sit to plan with the elders. And Alfred accepted.
Grey walked out of the house in black sweatpants and a grey t-shirt.
"Good morning, Hercules."
"Good morning, Alfred," he responded as he entered the passenger's seat.
" Let's go."
Alfred nodded once and drove out into the street. He didn't say anything until they got to the cemetery. When he looked at Grey, it felt like he zoomed out of the world.
"Grey," he called before Grey jerked back. He looked at Alfred and he saw a drop of tears. Grey was trying to act strong but he still missed his parents. It was a pity he lost them at such a tender age and to even think he wouldn't be able to take revenge because was one of the elders that caused the death of his father.
"Let's go," Grey said and got out of the car.
Alfred sighed and got out as well. He led him to the cemetery and showed him Hercules's tombstone. It was one of the biggest and most designed tombstones.
Grey fell to the floor in front of it. It was the first time after ten years that Grey was visiting his father and he felt like an unfilial son.
Grey stood still for almost an hour without saying a word. Alfred didn't want to leave him, so he stood still with him until he finally got up and looked at Alfred.
"Let's go. I'm ready," he finished and walked to the car with a straight expression.
They drove right to Alfred's house. Charles, Maria, Tiana, Don, Luciano, Jayden, and Jimmy were already in the house, waiting for them. Only Gregory arrived late after Alfred and Grey had entered the house.
"A minute's silence for the previous Hercules before we proceed," Alfred said suddenly and they all went silent. Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.
It took a minute before a sigh of relief escaped them.
"It's CCS day. Are you attending?" Gregory asked.
"If you do, Giovanni and the rest would know that you are alive," Charles revealed.
Grey nodded briefly.
"Yes, I want them to know that. I will be winning the CCS award, thanks to James."
Charles already told the elders about James. Only Tiana, Don, and Maria don't know since they were among the elders.
Alfred nodded briefly.
‘That's great. But what about the news that has already been spread about Hercules?"
Grey sat well and looked at the elders one after the other.
"Maria and Jimmy will be the ones to do this because it's only Maria I trust from Protos Pubblicita," he explained
"What plan do you have?" Gregory demanded.
"Instead of the tag name, we will be having a painless tattoo for all our men. A viper by the neck. It will be an identification for all our real men. Giovanni has already withdrawn his men. So, it will be easy to gather our men."
‘What about the men that left because they thought Hercules didn't exist?"
Grey looked at Charles. "If one of my men is unwilling to continue with my legacy, even after my death, then they don't deserve to be called my man," he declared.
The men looked at themselves and nodded briefly.
"I will get one of my men for that. When are we meeting?" Jayden responded.
"Gregory will be the one to get us a ship. I'm going to buy one with my money and have my name on it. There will be a declaration today and it's happening very fast, after CCS. We mustn't give Giovanni the chance to send his spy before we confirm our men," he announced.
Gregory nodded once. "I will handle that then."
Grey nodded as well. "I'm going to be needing Don and Tiana to get a bitch for me. Jane should be in my estate as late as possible."
"Noted Boss," Don and Tiana chorused.
Grey nodded at that and looked at Jimmy.
"You are going to help Maria with this because she wouldn't be able to involve workers from Protos Pubblicita. I don't know who to trust yet."
"Alright Boss," Jimmy affirmed.
"I'm going to be having a short declaration to the public to combat the news going on about my existence," he expressed.
"Do you have what to say or will you give me hints and let me provide what you should say?" Maria demanded
"I have. Just get it prepared. You and Jimmy."
"You can choose a room to do that," Alfred said quickly and pointed in a particular direction.
Maria nodded and looked over at Jimmy. "We will need to get something. I think we should get it started now or," she turned to look at Grey.
"When will you be having it?"
"Before I go for CCS. You should get ready now as you've decided."
Maria nodded once and looked at Jimmy. They both stood and walked out of the living room.
‘Wait Grey, are you going to show your face to the world as Hercules?" Alfred inquired.
Jayden and Luciano nodded briefly. ‘That's a good question. I was going to ask you exactly that."
Grey smiled softly.
"No, I'm not going to do that. I have a nice plan but I'm not going to show it now until later. I will let you know," he assured them.
Gregory stood up suddenly, " I need to go ahead with the assignment that Hercules gave me," he looked at Grey. "I will give you a call when I'm done," he assured
Grey nodded once. "Alright."
Gregory walked out and Jayden stood as well.
"I will look for someone that can help us with the tattoo too," He brought up as well.
Grey nodded and he walked out as well.
Alfred sat well. "I will deal with other things, though I will be attending CCS as well and I'm sure Giovanni will be present."
The door opened suddenly and Richard walked inside.
Alfred looked at him.
"Any information?"
Richard shook his head.
"No. There's no news about the Boss's death," he revealed.
Grey smiled and looked at Alfred.
"I told you."