Secretly The Billionaire Boss by Debbie chocolate
Chapter 279

Chapter 279: Preparation

Grey looked down at his men from a corner. Even though they were worried about the fact that some of their men might pull back at the news, the turn-up was still massive. Hercules has a lot of men and Gregory got the right ship for it.

Grey's eyes searched around quickly for Caramel as if he would see her amid the crowds.

The ship has taken off already and Grey knew that she would be inside somewhere. He didn't know if he was doing the right thing by letting her in but he sure knew that he would lose her if he didn't. And well, Caramel might eventually find it out and the funniest part is that it might be clear to Alex sooner than later who he was.

And he wouldn't be able to harm Caramel. He wouldn't! There was no way he would order something like that.

Gregory walked closer to him. "Boss! We are far from the shore already. I think we should start whatever you plan," he informed.

Grey let out a sigh and looked at him. "Gather the elders, I'm coming out soon," he ordered.

Gregory nodded briefly and walked away.

Grey entered the dressing room.

The door opened almost immediately and Aphrodite stepped inside. Grey eyes went wide with surprise.

"What are you doing here? I thought you were in Italy?"

Aphrodite smiled. "You didn't think I would miss something so important like this for anything? You are my first task, you should have called me," she complained.

Grey smiled softly. "I didn't want to disturb you. You were so busy over there."

Aphrodite moved closer to him and stopped in front of him." I am your left hand. I am like your mother among the elders. This shouldn't have happened without me. I don't want to miss this either," she said softly.

Grey sighed and pulled her into a bear hug. "I'm sorry, Novia. Thanks for coming," he pulled back and grinned wildly. "Put a smile on me, Novia."

Aphrodite smiled and turned away. "You sure know how to get me. Let's get you dressed."

Grey hesitated. "With you here?"

Aphrodite laughed. "I'm not leaving Grey. Oh," she turned over to him again and there was a teasing smile on her face. "Are you worried? That I would see your nakedness? Never mind, I'm fit for it. I'm your mistress after all," she announced.

"But." Grey started, still skeptical but Aphrodite cut in quickly.

"I know you and Avery have divorced."

"Yes, we have," he confirmed. "But I have a girlfriend already. N

Aphrodite nodded briefly. "A girlfriend but not a wife. I still have a chance." She muttered.

Grey didn't understand what Aphrodite was talking about. He opened his mouth to say something else but Aphrodite was quick to talk.

"Oh, at least I forget, Matee is here," she announced.

Grey was surprised again, "what! He was?"

Aphrodite smiled and took a blue suit. "He said he wouldn't miss the whole thing for anything. He really likes you."

Grey smiled at this. "Yes, he does. He gave me a bulletproof t-shirt."

"Really? That's great! I'm glad you guys are working very well together. It would help you to take over as the king of this city." She voiced out, dropped the suit, and pulled Grey's shirt slowly until it was off his body.

Grey thought about it for a moment. "If Giovanni doesn't try to kill me as Hercules, I will let him off. There are a lot of mafia lords in Italy. It wouldn't be bad if we have two here in Jacksonville," he pointed out. "Do you seriously think that Giovanni has no hand in your father's death? I don't believe it," she announced and bent to pull off the trouser. It looked like Aphrodite was stylishly undressing Grey.

Well, he couldn't pull her off because she wouldn't leave. So, he let her satisfy herself.

"You were gone already when I saw Leo. And I'm sure none of the elders informed you."

Aphrodite hesitated and looked up at him. "Inform me about what?"

"Leo killed my father. I saw him do it and Charles confirmed it. So, Giovanni has no hands in it," he announced.

It was Aphrodite's turn to be shocked. "What! Charles' father murdered the previous Hercules? But why?"

Grey looked away. "He wouldn't say, I mean that was what he made Alfred believe. Alfred told me he has temporary memory loss," he explained.

Aphrodite couldn't say another word. Everything continued in silence. After Grey had entered the shower, she couldn't stop thinking about the news. Could Charles have been in it all with his father? The reason why that is, would be blaring them right in the face. After Hercules was dead and Grey was found lost, Charles took over everything. Well, they knew his father was close with Hercules. So, it was only normal that Charles would be Grey's right hand and the one responsible for the management of his properties.

If Grey hadn't shown up, Charles would have automatically inherited everything.

But another question lingered on. If Leo really killed Grey and he saw it. Why didn't he make sure that Grey died as well? In fact, Grey got missing. It looked as though Leo was keeping Grey safe intentionally. And Aphrodite was going to find out about everything from Leo. She would see if truly Leo had lost his memory.

Grey walked out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his waist.

Aphrodite turned to look at Grey. "Where's Leo, Grey?"

Grey hesitated for a moment. "Why are you asking me? I mean I'm not his keeper, or am I?"

Aphrodite regarded him for a moment. "You didn't let him on the ship, right?"

Grey nodded briefly. "I didn't. Why would I let him on my ship? He should be grateful that I spared him."

Aphrodite shook her head briefly. "You shouldn't have, Grey! What if Giovanni gets to him? Wait," she hesitated. "If that happens, then there's more to this that we don't know."