Chapter 50
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"Contact those publishing companies and shut them down! No one will take their opportunity to steal what I build the most!" Calvin roared as he arrives at his company. The downfall of their band spread all over the Philippines in just a blink of an eye.
Ernaline was already crying with great resentment. A few days ago they even had a plan on how to retrieve what is for them. But it turns out that even their album to be released has got it all!
"Call an emergency meeting to all investors and call Luther for me to talk about this matter. I can't believe there is someone who wants to mess with me!" Calvin shouted into his office followed by his secretary.
Sav pulled Ernaline away from the mob of staff to call the publishing companies that spread fake news about them.
"God damn it!"
Sav and Ernaline were startled after entering the recording studio. They arrived in Perth’s madness. The center table was cracked; the chair as well as the equipment they used for recording was all ruined.
"Oh my god! What did you do Dezrail?"
Saviel was surprised as she approached Perth.
"What the hell?" Ernaline looked behind her and saw the other band members just arriving.
"What the! Why didn't you call us right away Dezrail and you broke the equipment? You know that's important to us why did you pile up your anger?" Jasper said before entering the studio.
"Shut up Jas you can't help! Surely he can change that, right Dezrail? All right, just break there--" Kaizen.
"You're not helping either," Kyle growled at Kaizen but the man just laughed, and he and Jasper high-fived.
"I'll kill those bastards, god damn it!"
Ernaline jumped in shock when Perth punched the wall. They were all silent because of Perth’s angry face.
"Calm down Dezrail. We don't know who the protagonist is," Sav comforted the man.
"I will find that bastard using all my strength and I will pay him with his own life!" Ernaline felt frightened when she saw Perth's angry eyes blazing.
This is not him!
"Violence is prohibited Dezrail, you know that," Senri said to Perth but the man still didn't calm down.
"We can't solve this if we're just questioning and prioritizing temper!" Saviel.
"You have a point, Sav."
"Why don't you use your power to know who's behind all of this?"
The men fell silent at what Saviel said.
"Dezrail will take care of that," Jasper answered.
"He's barking on the wrong tree then!" Ernaline unconsciously moves her feet towards Perth and holds his hands covered with his blood.
"Calm down Perth." Said Ernaline.
Perth's eyes glazed over as he turned to her. It doesn’t seem to be the Perth Dezrail she loves. He's like the other person she never met in her entire life.
The man's expression suddenly softened when he saw the fear in Ernaline's eyes. Perth let out a sigh before clasping her hand and intertwined it.
"I'm sorry baby."
Perth kissed Ernaline’s forehead before saying those words.
"So, what are we gonna do?" Kyle ask.
"What else? Let's go outing!" Jasper received a strong rebuke from Kaizen, Senri, Saviel, and Kyle.
"We are already in trouble, outing is still on your mind. What if I deport you to Palawan?" Kaizen said.
"I'm just suggesting. Why so hot-headed?" Jasper replied to the man.
"I have a plan." They all turned to Perth when it said ‘that.
What plan does he have in mind?
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Saviel wore a dark blue cocktail dress to Ernaline for the party.
"Do I have to do this Sav?" Ernaline asked apprehensively. After the ordeal they were facing, an invitation came to their condo with Perth and Serenity's name written on it.
It’s an engagement party.
"We'll just go there to witness Dezrail's humiliation of Serenity later," Sav replied while fixing her hair in front of a vanity table.
They talked about attending Dezrail's engagement party as their vocalist and leader and also giving him moral support. Dezrail didn't want to agree especially since Ernaline was there but the woman herself liked it so Dezrail did nothing but let his girl do what she wanted to happen.
After Sav arranged for her, the two women immediately came out. Kaizen, Jasper, Senri, and Kyle await them. They will go to the venue at the same time.
"Already done?" Kyle inquired as they got down. The two women nodded softly before following the four men wearing their respective suits.
Ernaline was amazed at the beauty of the venue, according to Saviel - which is owned by Rent.
"The thickness of Serenity's face is different, isn't it?" Saviel whispered to Ernaline as they entered the venue. They spotted prominent personalities in the industry, politicians, and business tycoons. Even Ernaline’s parents are there so she approached them together with her friends.
"Baby," Ernaline's Mother greeted her warmly when the woman saw her. Ernaline kissed her mother, Saviel and the four men with them followed.
"What are you doing here, Mom?" Ernaline asked Mother.
"We were invited baby, you know business matters." Her mother answered. "Oh my, you are all handsome. How are you?" Mrs. Montenegro greeted her daughter’s childhood friends.
"We're okay Auntie. We miss you," Kyle replied politely.
"Is my older brother is here, Ma?" Ernaline asks.
"He’s with us earlier. I think he’s talking with some businessman here, you know your older brother is hardworking when it comes to business,"
Ernaline frowned and said goodbye to her Mother.
"Your Mommy is beautiful, that's why Reiden and you are both handsome and beautiful," Saviel said with a shudder as they walked away from Ernaline's parents.
They spot a table where no one is occupying so they decided to just sit there and wait. Near the mini stage was the table where they were sitting. Just in case Dezrail seemed to see them quickly.
Tonight, the engagement party of Fynrell and Ford will be held. Ernaline wanted to protest but Perth said he would take care of it and not worry about the girl anymore. Perth also confirmed that he has no longer felt anything towards Serenity but rather Ernaline is the one he loves.
"I think I'm nervous Sav," Ernaline whispered to Saviel next to her. Kaizen was also quiet just in front of them. The men were not in the mood to flirt with other visitors at the venue.
"Why are you nervous? Are you the one with the engagement?"
"Silly! What if Perth is doomed?"
"Trust me, Ernaline, Dezrail can handle himself. It's easy so all you have to do is sit next to me and be quiet." Ernaline's eyes just rolled in emptiness after Saviel said that.
Just as Saviel said Ernaline was silent.
"Good evening ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming tonight. This engagement party is one of the most awaited parties in the high societies, right?" said the host.
Ernaline turned to Saviel next to her as she felt disgusted and was mumbling something. Ernaline just let the woman go and listened in front.
"I won't take it long in front of you, please welcome William Ford," applause erupted throughout the venue as an elderly man climbed up who Ernaline thought was only the same age as her Father.
"Thank you very much. Good evening again and thank you for coming. We all gathered here to witness the union of my daughter and her boyfriend Perth Dezrail Fynrell."
"What kind of stupidity is Dezrail doing again?" Jasper whispered disgustedly.
"He said nothing about his plan. Let's just wait." Kaizen replied.
Ernaline hardly grips her hands, she’s not feeling good about this. It looks like something bad is going to happen.
"Please welcome, my beautiful daughter Serenity Ford together with their daughter and Perth Dezrail Fynrell."
Their jaws dropped as Serenity and Dezrail climbed the stage. Serenity is smiling while wearing a white dress, holding in her hand a beautiful girl wearing a red gown. Ernaline covered her mouth as she watched Serenity, Perth, and the child. They are looking for a happy family.
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