Secretly The Billionaire Boss by Debbie chocolate novel Chapter 499

"What the fuck!" Avery released a chuckle. "You are kidding, right? Is this a joke to you?"

"Does this look like a fucking joke to you?" Chloe asked, half yelling.

Avery was taken aback. "What!" She repeated, half-conscious. "There's no fucking way! How?"

"I didn't believe it either, initially. I mean it wasn't possible. How could Grey be Hercules? How would Hercules be the man that we do insult," Chloe made a rumble of laughter as if she was still finding it difficult to accept the truth, even at that moment?

"I mean_," Chloe took her seat. "I only saw him with the rest of the elders and they very much respected him. But later on, when I appeared at the party. Yes! The party!"

Avery's eyes went wide. "The party where you danced with Hercules?"

Chloe nodded quickly. "Yes. I was able to confirm it that day and he made me promise not to tell anyone under any circumstances," she revealed.

Avery couldn't move. She had never felt so shocked in her entire life. She couldn't think about it for a moment. How could Grey be Hercules?

"No," Avery shook her head slowly. "It's not possible."

"Have you ever wondered why he always wears a mask? I bet it's because of you. What do you think would happen if Giovanni finds out that you are Hercules's wife? Or the rest of these mafia lords? You will be in danger," she released another sigh. "He has always been trying to protect you but what did we do to him in return?"

Avery turned away quickly and her heart rate increased. Beads of perspiration broke off on her forehead, even though the AC was fully active.

It felt like her head was in a fog and she couldn't breathe.

Then, it all came back at her quickly. Protos Pubblicita was owned by Hercules. If truly Grey was Hercules, then he owned Protos Pubblicita. That meant he was the one that really wanted to give the contract to her. And when Smith stepped in, he stopped it and insisted on Avery or the contract would be withdrawn.

Chloe was right! He had always protected her but she didn't even know.

Her heart sank as the feeling of sadness enveloped her.

"That's why Grey was pronounced dead the moment Hercules was. It wasn't a coincidence. It was because they were both the same," Chloe explained. "I can't believe he's dead, I just can't!" She sobbed softly.

Avery looked back at Chloe as tears streamed down her cheeks. "He's not dead," she muttered.

Chloe regarded her for a moment. "What?"

Avery shook her head briefly. "He's alive. He's not dead. I saw him."

"What do you mean? Hercules is alive?"

Avery managed a smile, amidst the tears. "Yes, he is. He's currently in Jacksonville."

"Oh my!" Chloe jubilated. She was actually glad about the news. "That's nice, actually. I'm so glad he's alive."

Avery nodded once. "I am as well."

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"I can't believe you! I can't believe you lost him! You fools!" Alex yelled in anger.