Upon hearing Matt's decision, the entire Hordes family smiled in satisfaction. They were glad that Matt had made up his mind to marry Avery.
Hillary finally spoke up, "We're pleased with your decision, Matt, and Avery can't wait to have you as her fiance," he said smiling at Matt, then he shifted his gaze to Don and gave him a disdainful look.
"You liar! The Torres family will have nothing to do with you, since it was Avery who got the contract and not you!"
"Now, let someone kick the ass-hole out of this place!" Hillary ordered.
Don couldn't believe his ears. How could the Torres family play such a dirty game with him? He had fulfilled every condition they requested just to get married to Avery, and now they were obstinate!
"I'm not going to leave here without my wife! I have fulfilled my own side of the deal; therefore, it's left for the Torres family to fulfil theirs!" Don spoke authoritatively.
"And who the hell do you think you are?! Avery is not your wife and she can never be. You don't belong to her class, and a low-life like you isn't meant for such a beauty. Therefore, do yourself some good and get out of here!" Matt glared at Don.
However, as Matt approached Don, Don was quick to recognize him.
He was the same man he had seen in a picture a year ago. While in Malone City, Don had gotten some additional information about the death of his parents from a private investigator.
The investigator had shown him the picture of a man whom he said had been secretly involved in the death of his parents.
Suddenly, Don remembered his name on the spot.
"Matt Forte?" he asked, furrowing his brows.
"Why mention my name, garbage? I promise to hit you the next time you call that name!" Matt threatened, lifting his hand to intimidate Don, but Don grabbed his hand which made him retreat.
"Now, listen Matt! Edward Simon is my fiance, and we'll be getting married. You had better stay away from me because I can never get married to you!" Avery yelled at Matt.
Unknown to the members of the Torres family, all Matt wanted was Avery's body, and her influence. He only wanted to sleep with her, and as a member of the Belle Spirale group, he believed she could use her influence to help him win the forthcoming elections. He believed that if she could campaign for him, she would win the hearts of people to vote in his favour, because of the impacts the Belle Spiralle Group had made in West Coast.
He planned to dump her after that, since he had no love for her but only saw her as a tool to get what he wanted!
"SLAP! SLAP!! SLAP!!!"
Before Avery could say anything more, she felt slaps on her face. It was Alice.
"How dare you address the Premier's son in such a manner? Don't you have any sense?" Alice growled.
"Avery!" Someone called, making everyone turn in the direction of the voice. It was Steffan Torres, Avery's grandfather. He just arrived a day ago.
"Avery, if you want my blessings instead of a curse, you'll stop that argument and resolve to marry Matt Forte. Can't you see that the man you insist on getting married to is only a useless piece of trash who has no family backbones?
He has no money or fame. Matt here has everything you need in a man. He has fame, money, and a strong family background. In fact, he's one of the next candidates for Senate in Boston."
"Let everyone get ready for the official family introduction that will be taking place between our family and the Forte family next week!" Hillary announced.
"Wow! The whole room was full of thunderous claps and cheers. The family introduction was a signal that Avery would soon be getting married to the only heir of the wealthy and influential Forte family in Grand City.
"I can't wait to see those two get married!"
"Their marriage would be a match made in heaven."
Members of the Torres family passed different comments in excitement.
Hillary seemed to be more excited than everyone else. Avery's marriage to the Forte family would be an advantage to his political career. Devin Forte, Matt's father had cut ties with him for a year now, but he was glad that Avery's marriage to his son would bring them together once again.
Aside from that, he would easily attain the position he wanted if Matt won as Senate. Hillary believed that his family ties with the Forte family would affect his political career for good!
Don left the Torres mansion unperturbed. He knew that he would win at the end. The Torres family were only drawing closer to their graves every passing day.
His interest was to get Avery out of their midst and make every one of them pay with their blood!
Avery followed Don out of the house with her face flushed red in anger. She wondered what a wicked and self-centred family she had. How could they repay the man who had helped to transform her life, in such a manner? They were simply cruel and heartless!
Back at the house, the Torres family celebrated the contract Avery had won for Eastel Holdings.
The news was now broadcasted all over TV stations in Grand City that Exorus Empire had signed a collaboration with Eastel Holdings on their upcoming CSR project, so Eastel Holdings would finally be removed from the blacklist of companies in Grand City.
Hillary was so proud of this; he was also determined to prove himself and his company through this opportunity. Without wasting time, he walked towards a shelf in the living room and brought out an envelope.
"Jones, you will need to present this document on behalf of Eastel Holdings as regards the upcoming CSR project with Exorus Company, first thing tomorrow morning," he informed.
The next day, Jones was at Exorus Empire. Coincidentally, Don was also at Exorus Empire on a business tour.
Just as Don approached the entrance, Jones spotted him.
"Loser, what are you doing in a place like this?! Oh, I see... you've come to seek a job as a cleaner.
Listen, fool. Exorus Empire can never have dealings with a pathetic low-life like yourself. Even their guards have university degrees and certificates, and I'm sure a nonentity like yourself has none.
It's better not to waste your time, because no matter how hard you try, they'll never employ such a good-for-nothing scumbag like yourself!"
Don chuckled casually. He knew that this arrogant fool would soon weep.
"From the first time I met you, I noticed how foolish you are, and you haven't ceased to confirm it. What makes you think I came here to look for a job? I should be the one asking what business a jerk like yourself has to do with Exorus Empire..."
"Don't mess with me!" Jones grabbed the collar of Don's shirt, but Don flung his hand away immediately.
"How dare you compare your miserable self with me? I'm a top executive at Eastel Holdings, and I came here on behalf of the company.
Gold-digger! You've tried so hard to marry Avery so you could connect with my family, that's why you lied about the collaboration.
I'm just about to mess things up for you. When I go in there, I'll make sure that I mention your name to the authorities, so you're not given any job!" Jones sneered.
Don smirked at Jones' threats. Right now, he couldn't wait to cancel the collaboration!