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The Lost Son's Return Chapter 45
The air in the banquet hall buzzed with an unusual hum. It was filled with gossip and speculation. They still didn't understand how Sofia had managed to embarrass Brian the way she had did. No one had ever stood up to him ever, because they were always afraid of him and his family's influence. But not only did she stand up to him, she kicked him out of the banquet hall! How daring was that? Indeed it was daring, but also impressive at the same time because not a lot of people in the banquet hall would have the courage to stand up to him.Even Josh was thankful of her help. Honestly he didn't know what he would have done had she not intervened. He feared he would have been forced to fight Brian, but he wasn't a fighter so that would have ended very badly for him.Sofia stood next to Josh as they had a conversation. She sipped her champagne, eyes narrowed as she glanced at Josh, a slight frown appearing across her face as he asked. “So, I don't get a thank you for my intervention, and
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Lucas's hands, once casually tucked in his pockets, clenched into fists, and his jaw clenched so tight. He looked into Sofia's eyes, his eyes dark and cold. The sight of her hand intertwined with another man's hand made him feel jealousy. He couldn't believe that, it had only been a week. Actually, not even a week, and he had already been replaced by this… guy!Lucas felt betrayed, like she'd cheated on him, even though they weren't dating anymore, and she had made it clear that there was nothing going on between them. Well, in his heart, they were still dating and she was not allowed to with be anyone else, it didn't matter that she didn't want him.Sofia could see the anger in Lucas' eyes, but she couldn't care less. She would have cared if it was in the past, but after everything he had put her through, she honestly didn't care for him anymore. Memories of his past infidelities, and the hurt he had put her through, through their two years relationship lingered in her mind, fueling h
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Lucas couldn't accept the fact that Sofia had moved on, that too with someone who looked inferior to him. He could just tell by Josh's humble demeanor that he was nowhere near his own level.Brian, was determined to keep Josh away from Sofia, hoping to convince her to reconcile with her. Despite Sofia's consistent rejections since their breakup, Lucas, in his misguided perspective, believed she still harbored feelings for him, which she chose not to acknowledge.He saw Josh as someone who stood in his way. Well, not for long, as he had a plan to make sure Josh doesn't stand in his way anymore.Meanwhile, unbeknownst to Josh that he had made some new enemies, he was carefree and engaged in a conversation with Andrea while sipping on a cocktail. Andrea took a sip of her drink, her eyes curiously landing on Josh. "So, how's college life treating you?"Josh opened his mouth, and he was about to reply to Andreas' answer, however before he could, someone abruptly bumped into him. The bump s
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Luca's sudden attack on him in the restroom flabbergasted Josh. He stumbled back, his mind reeling as he tried to process what was happening. He did not expect that at all. The cold look in Lucas's eyes was unmistakable, and Josh's initial confusion turned into a surge of anger. He couldn't believe that Lucas would just intrude his privacy and punch him! How dare he do that? Josh was fighting the urge to retaliate, but he stopped himself, knowing that if he did that, he might escalate things. Josh didn't want that because it wouldn't be in his best interest if things escalated.Their eyes met, the atmosphere in the restroom tensing with each passing second. The anger in Josh's gaze was unmistakable, and it looked as though he just might retaliate. In fact, the thought of hitting Lucas back crossed his mind.Josh had grown tired of being mistreated. When would it finally stop? When were people finally going to start giving him the respect he deserved? Those were the questions going on
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Josh slowly woke up, his surroundings a bit blurry. As he opened his eyes, he found himself on an unfamiliar bed. Confused, he quickly sat up, realizing this wasn't his room. He glanced around, the room, looking for a clue of where he was, but he couldn't find any. Memories of the previous night came back. He remembered the events of the previous night, the sudden attack in the restroom, and the sudden appearance of the man who had been trying to kidnap hi for sometime. Josh pieced together that it was during their conversation that he had been knocked out, realizing that the man was responsible for his current situation.Fear gripped his heart as he comprehended the seriousness of the situation. He had been kidnapped! Again! The first time he had been kidnapped he had managed to escape, by jumping out the of the car, but this time it, looked like he had no way out. Josh wondered what they wanted with him? Why would they kidnap him.Josh's heart beat violently in his chest as he sca
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Even after being told that he was not in danger, Josh was still skeptical to trust the man. And why would he trust someone who had kidnapped him? He was still very much wary and confused.The old man gestured for Josh saying, “I assume, you'd like to get back home as soon as possible.” He pointed to a seat beside him, “So, I think we should do this quickly.” The old man's demeanor seemed genuine, he didn't look like someone who would hurt Josh, or at least that's what he portrayed, wanting Josh to believe he was a good person, so that he could lower his guard.Josh was relieved slightly to hear the man talking about him going home, it seemed like he intended to let him go. The thought of home brought concern for his grandfather, Giovanni, and his brother, Antonio. Josh couldn't shake the worry that they might be concerned, especially since he hadn't returned home the previous night, and his phone remained off.Slightly at ease, Josh walked over towards the seat and sat down on a sof
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Josh's eyes lingered on the picture of his mother, a mix of emotions playing across his face. And the realization that the old man sitting across from him was telling the truth, slowly dawned on him after seeing his mom in the family picture. Josh raised his gaze from the picture and looked at the old man.Eduardo looked over at Josh. “I hope that I proved everything to you.” Josh was still shocked, finding it hard to believe that the man seated across from him was really his grandfather. He tried finding reasons why this man wouldn't be his grandfather and was just lying but honestly he couldn't find any. At the moment everything proved that he was indeed related to this man.In response to Eduardo's statement, Josh hesitated for a moment before finally nodding. "It's... it's a lot to take in," he admitted, his voice carrying a hint of confusion and realization. The family picture and the DNA test was enough to convince him that the man sitting across from him was his grandfather fr
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Looking up from his desk to look at Josh woth a stern look, Giovanni finally spoke up. “So, how did your meeting with Eduardo go?” He asked, his question taking Josh by surprise. How did Giovanni know that he had met with Eduardo?Josh couldn't help feeling relieved upon realizing that his grandfather had called him over to discuss his meeting with Eduardo. However, he also couldn't help feeling very surprised at how Giovanni had found out about his interaction with Eduardo. “How… did you know that I met Mr Eduardo?” Josh asked with a curious gaze. Giovanni’s gaze was serious as he replied. “How I found out doesn't matter.” As he said that he sighed before continuing, “What matters is that you stay away from Ramirez, Josh.” His tone was serious but also concerned at the same time. And he was indeed concerned. Giovanni had been trying to avoid Josh meeting the Ramirez family this whole time, he had even instructed Antonio to make sure that didn't happen. Now that it had happened, he
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Josh moved quickly down the stairs, his heartbeat thundering in his chest as he pursued the mysterious figure. Hoping to catch up to him and ask him questions.The shadowy intruder was swift, sprinting through the mansion’s dimly lit corridors with ease, his footsteps barely making a sound. Despite Josh's best efforts, he struggled to keep up, his shoes hitting the polished floor heavily as he turned corner after corner, desperate to close the distance."Hey! Stop!" Josh called out, but the figure showed no sign of slowing down. Josh picked up pace, and he could feel frustration building up inside him, with each second, the man’s elusive speed almost mocking him. Although Josh was trying his best to run fast and catch up,his attempts were futile, he couldn't catch up with the man.They reached the grand staircase leading to the main entrance, and just as Josh rounded the last bend, he caught a little glimpse of the figure slipping out of a side door into the night. By the time Josh ma
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Josh knew some people had expected him to act differently, more ruthlessly, more like a true ‘De La Cruz.’ Giovanni hadn’t said much, but the silence bothered him. It was a silence that spoke volumes, making Josh wonder if his grandfather shared the same doubts as the others.Not wanting to dwell on it any longer, Josh pulled out his phone, deciding to put the night behind him. He quickly dialed his bodyguard and driver to come and pick him up, hoping to escape the weight of the evening as soon as possible.Not long after he made the phone call, a sleek black Rolls-Royce pulled up in front of him. His bodyguard stepped out of the vehicle and silently opened the door, waiting for Josh to get in. As Josh took a step forward, ready to leave the night behind, he heard the soft but distinct sound of footsteps approaching him from behind.Josh paused on his tracks, his hand resting on the car door, and glanced back over his shoulder, catching sight of a familiar figure moving toward him. H
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Lilith had no comment on Josh’s actions. She could see Mrs. Washington’s disappointment, the frustration appearing on her face as she watched the man who was supposed to be the future son-in-law of their family display complete weakness in front of more than a hundred people. Mrs. Washington shook her head in disdain, her voice dripping with scorn as she continued to speak on Josh. “What a disgrace,” she murmured, loud enough for those around her to hear. Her displeasure with Josh was justifiable according to herself. How could a soon to be son-in-law of hers act like that? He let someone who had put hands on him earlier walk away without a consequence? To her, it wasn’t just a show of weakness from Josh, it also revealed a lack of self-respect. If Josh had any, he would show no mercy and would have taught the man who dared to disrespect him a lesson. “Giovanni must be very disappointed. Total weakness from Josh. A real De La Cruz would’ve made Walton pay. No hesitation, no mercy.”
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The room was filled with the murmur of the crowd, their astonished whispers growing louder as they wondered what Giovanni's grandson was going to do to the person who had wronged him earlier. It was no longer a secret that Chris Walton had dared to attack Josh De La Cruz at this event earlier. No doubt a foolish and dangerous move from Mr Walton. Everyone knew he was about to face serious consequences for that. So, would Giovanni's grandson exact his revenge on Mr. Walton? The anticipation filled the air, with everyone eager to see how Josh would handle the situation and what retribution Walton would face.It wasn't about if he was going to get his revenge or not? The answer was already obvious. He was A De La Cruz, so of course he was going to get his revenge from the person who had wronged him! The real question was; how was Josh going to take his revenge? What was he going to do to Mr Walton?The event attendees watched intently as their gaze shifted between Josh and Giovanni, eag
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Chris Walton struggled to accept the revelation. How on earth could Josh be related to Giovanni De La Cruz, let alone be his grandson? It all sounded like a made-up lie to him. However Giovanni had no reason to deceive him, so Chris had no choice but to believe it. It had to be the truth.It wouldn't even matter whether he chose to believe it or not anyways, because either way, Giovanni was involved and he was on Josh's side.The truth was undeniable, Josh was indeed Giovanni's grandson. A wave of regret washed over Chris as he began to realize how bad this was. He had made a big mistake. Only if someone had told him that the young man who had approached him and introduced himself earlier was actually a De La Cruz, then Chris wouldn't have been so rude to him. Chris had taken the fact that Josh had been nice and humble towards him earlier as weakness. He thought Josh was just a nobody who wasn't on his level and was unworthy of his respect or attention. Plus the fact that Amelia was
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Giovanni’s face darkened, his expression turning icy upon hearing Mr. Walton's disrespectful reference to Josh. He couldn't believe that someone would be bold enough to insult his grandson in front of him. Even if Giovanni hadn’t been there earlier, Giovanni wondered why anyone would disrespect his grandson in the first place. Hadn’t they realized who Josh was already? Giovanni had made a point of introducing Josh to many people that night to ensure his identity was known, so he assumed Mr. Walton was aware of who Josh was. The fact that Mr. Walton had still gone on to insult him seemed baffling to Giovanni. It was as if they were daring fate itself, how could anyone be so reckless as to insult his grandson in front of him? Were they tired of living?The insult aimed at his grandson was unacceptable, and Giovanni couldn’t stand by silently. Fixing his gaze on Mr. Walton, Giovanni’s voice was low but filled with menace. “You’ll refrain from insulting my family in my presence,” he said
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After speaking with Vincenzo for a while, Antonio left him upstairs and returned to the venue. As he approached Giovanni, he appeared deep in thought.Giovanni, noticing Antonio’s preoccupied expression, asked, “Is everything alright?”Startled from his thoughts, Antonio quickly forced a smile and replied, “Yeah, everything’s fine.” He chose to lie, not wanting to reveal his encounter with Vincenzo. Antonio knew that if Giovanni discovered that Vincenzo, the traitor, was at the event, it would only lead to trouble.Meanwhile.As the night progressed, Josh and Bianca finally parted ways. However they exchanged numbers, something Josh didn't expect to happen, but he was atill very happy. He was still surprised that she had taken a liking to him. Because he wasn't used to people taking a liking to him. That was one of the reasons he never had many girlfriends in his 20 years of life, and the only girlfriend he had turned out to be the worst human being, only dating him because of a bet.
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Mrs Washington looked at Lilith, her response seemed to surprise her. The indifference in her daughter’s voice and demeanor was noticeable, and Mrs. Washington’s eyebrows raised in a mixture of surprise and concern. She had expected a different reaction from Lilith, one that might have aligned more closely with her own sense of decency and respect. Mrs Washington was deeply concerned that her family’s reputation might suffer if word got out that her future son-in-law was behaving like a playboy. Though she could tell that Josh wasn’t truly a playboy, his recent actions were troubling and contradicted the image she expected him to uphold. The way he was acting at the event, instead of being with Lilith, he was with someone else and she worried what the people who knew about his engagement Lilith would think. They would probably say he didn't respect them.Knowing she had to do something and put an end to Josh's disrespectfulness of her family, Mrs Washington had no choice but to walk
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As he reentered the venue, Josh decided to not think much about the mysterious caller, or about Chris Walton. He found himself trying to focus on the present. The pulsating pain was a constant, but so was his desire for revenge. He was determined to make Chris Walton regret ever crossing him, but he needed to keep his composure and look for the right opportunity. For now, he would have to navigate through the night with a balance of patience and resolve.Returning to the bar, Josh felt a mix of relief and anticipation. The evening had taken an unexpected turn with the phone call and another clue sent to him by the mysterious person in the envelope, but he didn't want to think about that for now. He was eager to return to the pleasant company of Bianca. he felt a genuine connection with her, something he hadn't expected.The brief but enjoyable conversation they’d had before the interruption had been a welcome distraction, and he found himself looking forward to continuing their chat.
